Get to know fellow 73-87ChevyTrucks.com members!(NO Replies)

[PrchJrkr]

I'm Brad from Southern MD. Married 21 yrs, daughter 18, son 9. My driver is a 1987 LWB 350/700R4 Silverado I got from the original owner. It's got 270K on the original engine, and on it's 3rd trans due to the OO trailering horses.

My project is a 1976 K-10 SWB 350/TH-350. Original engine was a 400. I believe the OO still has it stored somewhere, but I haven't checked it out. I remember when he bought it new. That's when my interest switched to the square body trucks. I've acquired a 350 4-bolt. I tend to like the 350s because parts are easier to find, not to mention cheaper. Original fleetside bed was rusted away, as the 2nd owner was a commercial fisherman and hauled live crabs in it. I located a SWB stepside bed from the same period to replace it. I've finally gathered all the sheet metal to start the restore. Most of the patch panels came from 73-87chevytrucks.com when they were just starting out. Yes, I've been collecting parts THAT long.

[zieg85]

Joined back in July... 45 years young, married going on 21 years, 2 boys 14 and 17.  Live in NW Indiana and love Chevy/GMC trucks.  I have had a bunch of these 73-87's over the years as well as a 64, 65, 69 and two 72's.  Just sold some of my projects so I can concentrate on one when the weather breaks.  I picked up a 1986 C-10 Custom Deluxe with no options at all.  Nice straight Tennessee truck with very little rust and 70K original on the clock.  My weekend driver is my 85 C-20 Scottsdale in my avatar.  I started as a mechanic and switched to the paint field.  Best forum ever!!!

[JRConnieK10]

Hi my name is J.R. 41 years old from Wilmington,Oh. Married to an awsome wife and business partener We are in the bailbond business and do fugetive recovery together. 5 children, 4 boys 22,15,11,& 10 and a daughter 18 my grandaughter is 3 1/2. I have a few projects  my 85 k10 I've had for 22 years and the 83 k10 we're building for my 15 year old also an 86 k5 that is a project for my 22 year old but he don't get much time to work on it. I love the site alot of great info and alot of helpful people willing to share thoughts and ideas I always look forward to see whats new and whos working on what. Keep up the great work.

[choptop]

Hello all, my name is Kelly. I am 34 and my wife and i have been married for 14 years and she is aChevy pickup nut. She is one of a kind and I have a 3 year old daughter who claimed my 76 Choptop Chevy as her own the day I got it. I have been under the hoods of cars of all type since I was 11, and have been taught by many old time racers, and still learn more everyday. I am self employed ,and I built and repair electronic control systems for industrial engine. Square bodies rule, but I have 22 vehicles total ranging from 1939 to 2004. Its an addiction I can't shake. My weekend cruiser is an 86 GMC Extended Cab

1976 Chevy SWB ( Prostreet Project)
1976 Chevy SNB  ( 4 inch Chop & dropped)
1977 Chevy C20 Silverado
1979 Chevy C10 LWB
1981 Chevy C20 ( Wifes truck. 540 hp 468cid, just need to finish body and paint)
1986 Extended Cab C10

[Mr. Lee K30]

My name is Lee and I'm from Oregon (near Portland).  I'm 23 and working full-time as a machinist for my day job.  Recently I bought a 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab 3+3 and its my first Chevy truck.  Can't wait to really get goin on it as it was a family-owned and bought (original paperwork in the glove box) thats mostly stock and has a HUGE amount of potential 

[bmaier]

Hey everyone, my name is Brandon, 20 years old, and i'm from Grand Forks, North Dakota. I have an amazing and very supportive girfriend, no children, no pets. I own a '79 K10 Bonanza, SWB, 350/350 combo with a NP203, 4" lift with 32's I drive on everyday and 35's I use for mudding and whatnot. This is my first chevy pickup I have ever owned, it used to be my dads until i bought it from him almost 2 years ago now. I've grown up in a family of Chevy/GMC supporters. I used to drive an '87 S-10 blazer, then a '94 talon and now my '79 K10. We also have an old C50 on our farm that I have to drive every weekend which is fun. I love this site, there is a lot of useful information that I have found and I'm still looking and people have been very helpful in the questions I have had about my own pickup. Well, if anyone is every in my area let me know, there aren't too many of us around here to hang out with that have Chevy's. My MSN is bmaier21@hotmail.com.

[hotrod24]

My name is Dusty,  I have been married for almost 1 year, no kids yet. I have 3 dogs and 2 cats, and only 1 of them lives outside.I live in North Carolina up in the boonies.I own a 78 chevy pickup, that I am going to restore from the ground up.I love Chevy's, my wife isnt as much as a fan, as I am, but....  she is supportive.I also have a black 78 grand prix that I am going to start restoring after I am finished with the pickup.

my yim hotrod22dls@yahoo.com

[dueprocess]

Hey guy and gals!!!!!!! Well i am a member of Fullsizechevy.com as many of you are too, same user name here as on that forum also!
  Well i am 29yrs old and married with 2 kids and we live in Blue Water Bay/niceville,FL. But we are both from TEXAS and will be moving back(Dallas/Ft Worth area) in about 4yrs for good!!!  My wife is Shannon/Son 4yrs: Braden/ Daughter 13yrs: Raine.
We are both active duty Air Force, she has 16yrs in and i have 10 1/2yrs.
  My garage consists of 1999Yukon/1983 C10 1/2ton Custom Classic w~6.2L Diesel V8/ 2007 CBR1000RR(black)/2008 Jetta(wifes)......
  My hobbies consist of Trucks,motorcycles,nitro RC's and few electrics for the son, car shows, anything that meets new people and makes lots of friends!!!
  I don't claim to know too too much in the truck world but can generally get by. I am always open to suggestions and can take constructive criticism!!! My family is pretty big and joking around and being a smarty pants is also welcome!!!!!!!! Hope to meet some of you guys and become a learner and helper in this forum!!!!!!!!

[gerardo0367]

Hi My name is Gerardo I'm 40 father of 5 and grandfather of 2 so far. Yes grandfather i live in Dayton NV about 30 miles south of Reno NV. I have a 79 Chevy K 5 blazer that i got for a steal.  Runs great, a little rusty.  Spent it's life in the Sierra for many winters.  Already installed a 700r4 from a 86.   I'll post some pics later of that project.  I also just picked up a 79 GMC shortbed stepside less motor.  My plan is to get rid of the stepside and replaced it with a fleetside.  I'll post some of that project soon also.  And if 2 projects weren't 1 too many, i also have a 64 GMC truck shortbed that I'm also working on.  Well that's all for now looking forward to chat with or exchange ideas with you all thanks.  Gerardo

[aedcustoms]

How's it going? I have been bitten by the bug and just purchased an '81 SWB and hope to fix it up with the help of this forum. I am an Engineer that travels a lot but will be changing jobs later this year to dedicate some time to my toys.

[Just-speed]

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)

[craazy22]

hello guys,  my name is Martin.  I live in houston, tx.  I am married, 25 years old, and have a 6 year old son,  1 year old dauther.  I love Chevy trucks.  I own 4 trucks. 02 chevy silverado, 85 k5 blazer 4x4, 83 silverado long bed, 81 silverado stepside.  they are all street legal and in perfect running condition.  I like going fishing and off-roading.  I also enjoy racing with my stepside.  my family is pretty patient with me and supporting.  I hope I can meet some people from Texas.

[rhrobert]

Hey y'all, I'm Bob. 43, married, 2  kids (17 and 7) and I live in beautiful northern Wisconsin.
Have several projects...restoring a 47 Plymouth Deluxe, 1981 Honda CB900C, and my newest addition, a 1981 GMC 2500 High Sierra Camper Special. Runs better than my newer cars, power everything, cruise, trailer brakes...I'm lovin' it.
Great forums, lots of great info here

[Bowtie4004x4]

 Hello from Missouri, I kinda skipped over this and went right for picture posting and giving my opinions

 My name is Jim, I have my outstandingly understanding wife and three kids, and a Roxie (mut, but she's smart as a whip)
 I tend to go from all out to nothing when it comes to working on vehicles, my wife says I'm obsessed at the moment with my trucks. In a couple months that will probably change..hehe
 I worked with a feller for several years and he took in everything from weedeaters to Bulldozers. I've personally re-built many tractor engines, and automotive type engines. I have a block when it comes to performance re-builds tho as I have done zero. I'm 42 years old and been working off and on for the Auto Industry in some form or another since I was 16.
  My latest projects are a '78 chevy 3/4 fleetside frame off rebuild, I hope to dive into some form of performance upgrade for the 406. Still able to run on pump gas but barely I also have a '80 chevy 3/4 fleetside that is basically junk, the frame has been repaired (rust) and it's in sad shape, but good for stump jumping 
  Just bought a 2008 Brute Force 650 4x4 kawasaki 4 wheeler, I think I'm too old for it, or maybe too young.. we will see, it's name says the story it is a horse.
 So far I have really enjoyed the forum and the info therein. Look foreward to being here and meeting you all.
 

[gztoyz]

hello. my name is roger. im married i have 3 kids 2 boys and 1 girl. i have a 77 short box with a 500hp 350 th400 and 10 bolt w/373 gears. its alot of fun and i hope to start working on the rest soon. im in the army and live in fayetteville nc. my wife has a few toys also (2000 firehawk 1of 13, 99 yukon) i also have another project car (80 camaro). we are both board members of all american muscle car club. we like to drag race alot and go to car shows.im really glad to finally get my pickup and work on it. ill have pics as soon as my wife helps me out with the computer lol. hope to see some of yall around.