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Offline Just-speed

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« on: May 02, 2008, 07:51:14 pm »
Ok well like the first post I have too moved from the S-10 world to the full size life. I'm 29 and have been wrenching for as long as I can remember. my last money pit was an 87 ext cab S-10 that I converted about 6 years ago to a 420hp small block with a list it of mods that would take me allnight to list. After doing a burnout in second gear about three months ago with 8000lbs on a trailer behind me and destroying my entire drivetrain including riping the floor wide open with flying metal I retired the truck to thejunk yard and went on the look for an 73-87 full size. I found one about 3 weeks ago. A sweet 84 silverado that was 100% stock. (was) This thing had everything inlcluding factory A/C that worked. The body is awesome. Power windows and locks work. 4x4 works. came stock with quad shocks etc. Very nice truck.  I have since replaced stock 305 with  healthy 350 I built and replaced stock 700r4 witn one my good friend friend built for me which includes racing servo, extra clutch packs, manual valve body and 3500 stall 10inch converter. I have changed thegears to 4.56 and replaced the rubber with 35 12.50's. Lifted it 2 inches and will keep plugging along til I have it where I want it. I love the truck. Already mounted new Hot Rod Air A/C compresser and now working on finding new shocks and getting brakes to work correct.  I look forward to learning from you guys.   

I will post often and thanks for having me.
Just-speed
(mike)
Let GM go belly up! I got what I wanted. Thanks for building the best truck ever.

Offline mp76k10

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2008, 08:31:27 pm »
welcome from VT.  Where you from?
truck?  what truck?

Offline choptop

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2008, 10:54:20 pm »
Welcome from West Texas
76 C10 Choptop,76 C10 Swb
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Offline ccz145a

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2008, 11:17:49 pm »
Welcome from AL
1975 C10 Silverado LWB, 454CID, TH400, 10bolt 3.42
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Offline Just-speed

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2008, 03:16:56 am »
Florida!    Plenty of Sun, ladies and no emission laws.....lol
Let GM go belly up! I got what I wanted. Thanks for building the best truck ever.

Offline Blazin

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Re: Newbie
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2008, 03:30:49 am »
Welcome aboard from New Hampshaa!
Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs