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Offline chris78big10

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New member from Dallas
« on: June 12, 2011, 09:43:39 pm »

 Hello all.  I have been finding myself reading this forum quite often, so why not join?
My name is Chris I'm married, two kids, three dogs and live in the Dallas, Texas area. I have a 78 Big 10 step side that has been my daily driver for 6 years or so and I love it. Everything that can leak is leaking on it (drivetrain, windows, weatherstripping, and tires). She's been good to me so I am going to return the favor.  I've been inspired by many of the builds on this site and want to see what I can do, not to mention it's the perfect time to teach my son to turn wrenches.
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Offline Grim 82

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2011, 10:10:18 pm »
Welcome from ND
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Offline big bear

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2011, 10:33:43 pm »
welcome frpm notheast ohio
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Offline chris78big10

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2011, 10:44:18 pm »
I'm trying to post some pics from my computer, having trouble. Any tips?
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Offline chris78big10

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2011, 12:08:23 am »
Well, I read somebody's post about using photobucket and here are a few pics.
It is a 78 Big 10 Scottsdale trim package, California truck, no factory a/c, manual locks and windows 350/TH350, unsure of gear ratio, very minor rust, and I'm going with a 350 with double hump 2.02/1.60 heads, street/strip cam,600 cfm carb, dual plane intake, 700r4 tranny and I'm open to suggestions on differential selection. Planning on 4" drop front and rear, air conditioning, pw,pdl, wood bed and new interior.

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2011, 06:10:38 am »
Welcome from NW Indiana
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Offline 1982 Daily Driver

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2011, 07:34:37 am »
Welcome from South Carolina
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Offline Irish_Alley

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2011, 08:07:44 am »
welcome from maryland
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Offline big bear

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2011, 11:34:45 am »
great looking truck !!
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Offline slammed79

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2011, 12:09:11 pm »
Welcome from Arizona! Nice lookin truck!
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Offline DustyRusty

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2011, 03:33:23 pm »
Welcome from Alaska, land of the midnight sun.

Looks like a great project.  I really like that you're involving your son.  A great way to bond and you can learn together.

Rusty
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Offline 69byrd

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2011, 07:05:16 pm »
Nice truck! Welcome from Tennessee
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Offline jdl71

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2011, 07:46:18 pm »
Welcome from MO. Nice ride.
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Offline chris78big10

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2011, 07:55:57 pm »
Thank you all for the warm reception and compliments.

My wife asked what I want for Father's Day and of course I replied " I would like to get the engine for my truck". That was followed by a long pause and some sighs. Oh well, can't blame a guy for trying. I guess you can never have too many neckties...
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Offline big bear

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Re: New member from Dallas
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2011, 10:09:13 pm »
lol  ...you get an A for effort.
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