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Offline bikerlaw

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New guy from Mechanicsville, VA. with a GMC.
« on: March 30, 2014, 08:20:58 pm »
Hello everybody. Yet another new guy dropping in on your forum. Long story short, I have not owned a truck of any brand for many years. A few months ago, to help out my brother, I bought a cheap Chevy S10. I was instantly hooked! As soon as my bro got back on his feet, I sold the S10 and bought this 1987 GMC 2500. I stumbled on this rig, totally by accident and bought it on the spot. I am now completely hooked on Chevy trucks. I have all kinds of plans for this old girl, but paint and a 3/4 drop kit are the biggest "must do's". The truck runs absolutely awesome, doesn't smoke, doesn't leak and pulls like a bandit. Gotta' love 350's! What I was really concerned about was finding a solid, rust free truck. Though its not showroom new, it truly is a rock solid unit in almost completely original condition, except for the fuel tanks. I can't wait to dig into her and start fixing her up. I have been skimming your forum and its given me SO MANY awesome ideas, I am almost dizzy. I will have a million question and hope to post a ton of pics.

Here's a couple BEFORE pics, you can be sure there will be many, many after pics.





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Re: New guy from Mechanicsville, VA. with a GMC.
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2014, 09:37:31 pm »
welcome from maryland
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Re: New guy from Mechanicsville, VA. with a GMC.
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2014, 10:11:29 pm »
Welcome from NW Indiana
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Re: New guy from Mechanicsville, VA. with a GMC.
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2014, 11:39:22 pm »
Welcome from Utah! Looks like a you may have a rust issue starting on the cab corners. Clean truck though.

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Re: New guy from Mechanicsville, VA. with a GMC.
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2014, 12:24:44 am »
welcome from the PNW.

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Re: New guy from Mechanicsville, VA. with a GMC.
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2014, 05:49:46 am »
Thanks for all the welcomes!

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Re: New guy from Mechanicsville, VA. with a GMC.
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2014, 07:24:34 am »
     Welcome from California, looks to be a very nice start to a project for sure.
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Re: New guy from Mechanicsville, VA. with a GMC.
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2014, 07:33:31 am »
Welcome from Michigan
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Re: New guy from Mechanicsville, VA. with a GMC.
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2014, 09:40:45 am »
Nice truck.  Welcome from Central TX.
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Re: New guy from Mechanicsville, VA. with a GMC.
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2014, 07:23:10 pm »
Thanks for the props guys. I have been drumming up parts all day. Can't wait for a bit of warm weather to get started on the body work.

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Re: New guy from Mechanicsville, VA. with a GMC.
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2014, 11:59:08 pm »
Welcome from South Carolina.


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