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Offline mick1775

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Another new guy from Texas
« on: December 22, 2010, 10:58:21 am »
Howdy from God's Country. I'm a bit new to truck and car repair. Bought an 86 K10,  figured it would be a good vehicle to learn on. I've lurked here for a little bit and have already found out more than I thought was possible.
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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2010, 11:01:30 am »
Welcome from Georgia. Anything is possible when you throw enough knowhow or money at it.
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Offline Grim 82

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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2010, 11:11:09 am »
Welcome from ND. So what's on the to-do list for your 86?
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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2010, 11:22:08 am »
Welcome to the site!
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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2010, 11:37:16 am »
Welcome from Ohio and an 86 K10 owner.
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Offline mick1775

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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2010, 11:43:36 am »
Quote from: Grim 82 on December 22, 2010, 11:11:09 am
Welcome from ND. So what's on the to-do list for your 86?

Everything.

Interior:
Replace Dashboard and guages
Weather stripping for doors and windows

Exterior:
Replace a couple panels and a couple other spots that rusted

Suspension:
Replace front leaf springs
Tie Rods
Shocks

Engine:
Remove EGR (if legal)
Install electric fan

 
Drivetrain:
U joints on rear shaft
T-Case leak where the halves come together

And anything else that comes up

At least the brakes where overhauled before I got it.

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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2010, 01:05:42 pm »
Welcome from New Hampshire. You found the right place.
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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2010, 01:17:04 pm »
Welcome from South Carolina.
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Offline zieg85

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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2010, 02:19:49 pm »
Welcome from NW Indiana
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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2010, 02:31:02 pm »
Welcome
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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2010, 04:33:49 pm »
Hello from Illinois
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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2010, 07:20:31 pm »
Welcome!
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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2010, 11:14:47 am »
     Welcome from California
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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #13 on: December 25, 2010, 05:59:47 pm »
welcome from good ol Brazoria County
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Re: Another new guy from Texas
« Reply #14 on: December 26, 2010, 07:59:12 am »
Welcome from Louisiana. There are some of the sharpest, most creative and just plain nice guys in here that you will find anywhere. You will learn a lot more in the future.
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