Rusty Bowtie

General Category => General Discussion - Intros => Topic started by: YBNORML on November 11, 2013, 09:18:38 PM

Title: Another new guy
Post by: YBNORML on November 11, 2013, 09:18:38 PM: Hey guys, I have been a die hard Chevy guy for as long as I can remember. Which is kinda weird since my automotive mentors ( two uncles ) are both die hard Ford guys.

I bought my first chev at 14, a 68 c-10. Still got it! After a few S10's I added a 72 2wd blazer to my collection. I have recently decided that I wanted something prewar. I'm a family man so it had to sit more than 2 people. I settled on a 2dr coach. I lucked out and found one in amazing shape.
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: YBNORML on November 11, 2013, 11:56:30 PM: I am really excited to dig into this project. But I have come to realize how much I don't know about these cars. Kinda weird for me as I I know my C-10's inside and out, so expect a lot of questions:).
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: EDNY on November 12, 2013, 07:08:35 AM: YBNORML

Welcome to the forum.....let the questions flow. Good to see another Canadian signed up, I'm almost Canadian myself since I live about 800 yards from Quebec/NY border ;D

BTW: I like your car....looks great as is!

Ed
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: TFoch on November 12, 2013, 07:11:25 AM: YBNORNL,
Welcome to the forum. My first truck was a 67 C10 Short Bed. Wish I still had it! Looks like you have a good car to start with for your project. There are plenty of good Chevy and GM guys on here that can hopefully answer the questions you have. Good luck and keep us updated.
Tom
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: YBNORML on November 15, 2013, 12:59:52 AM: Thanks for the welcome guys. The car is in amazing shape! I have not found any real rust and the wood is in awesome shape as you can see in the pic. The c-10' are definately my first loves:)

I don't plan on digging into this project for awhile. Got a few other projects to complete first. Always collecting parts though.

I do have an overall build theme in mind though :

Fender less, mild small block, 5 speed, 4" chop? Basically traditional styled but with a more modern chassis and drivetrain as my wife has expressed quite a bit of interest in driving it.
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: munch on November 15, 2013, 08:23:31 AM: I have a 1930 Coach, what year is yours?
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: themoose on November 15, 2013, 08:56:10 AM: YBNORML

Welcome ...You Chevy sure does look like it's in great condition. Looking forward to seeing the build come together. The fact that you wife wants to drive it too is the best insurance that you will finish the project. ;D

Moose
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: chopper526 on November 15, 2013, 10:49:36 PM: Welcome, YB, looks like a great foundation!
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: 62131 on November 19, 2013, 09:46:37 PM: Welcome YB from KY. looks like you have a good start there.
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: logride on November 19, 2013, 10:04:25 PM: Welcome, this is a interesting place for Chevy owners!

I like the 5 speed idea, overdrive is great.
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: ghost28 on November 20, 2013, 09:08:21 PM: Love the early chevy coaches and yours looks like a solid project. These guys have a lot of answers if you have the questions. Welcome to the site.
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: Jan Bogert10 on November 22, 2013, 10:16:31 PM: welcome, i also had a '63 short bed coustom fleetside. i loved that little truck
you'll find the answers to ur questions here. great place. JAN
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: YBNORML on November 23, 2013, 01:24:17 AM: Thanks for the welcomes guys. I have been reading everything I can get my hands on, that includes this forum and a few others. There are a lot of sweet projects on here.

Although everything else I have built is off topic, is it alright to post a few pics here?

Oh, the coach is a 29'.
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: ghost28 on November 23, 2013, 06:58:16 PM: Quote from: YBNORML on November 23, 2013, 01:24:17 AM
Thanks for the welcomes guys. I have been reading everything I can get my hands on, that includes this forum and a few others. There are a lot of sweet projects on here.

Although everything else I have built is off topic, is it alright to post a few pics here?

Oh, the coach is a 29'.
There is an area for everything and nothing is off topic. Well within reason.HEHE
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: EDNY on November 23, 2013, 09:12:58 PM: If there isn't a specific category...only take a minute to make one!
Title: Re: Another new guy
Post by: sixball on November 24, 2013, 01:15:19 PM: Wow, Your '29 looks solid. That was the first Chevy 6 and started a great GM inline tradition. It would be fun to build one of those.