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first, what a great website!

i've been lurking around here for quite a while. last month i finally bought a '71 highboy. not pristine, but exceptional condition for around these parts. i absolutely love it.

the truck is a bear right now. geared low. crappy mileage. manual steering. grabby brakes. whinning transmission. still i love it. not everyone understands....

this winter i want to upgrade the susp/drivetrain. been researching disc brake conversions, power steering upgrades, a 4bt conversion, etc. i want to make the beast more driveable/usable but keep the old truck patina. its easy to bite off more then you can chew!

i am automotively handy, recently built a racecar, but am new to the vintage truck thing and very much look forward to the challenges and adventure. this website is a godsend for me.

later,
kevin
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Welcome to the site........and remember ......... :nopix:
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Welcome from GA! :yt:
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Hey Kladd...

A big webfoot welcome to ya from the great Pacific Northwest...
Were Bumps rule and chebbies drool...

you might wanna post some pics of yer rig... there are some of us that a real pic junkies and need a good fix...

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Washington...The land where rust is like the family pet...Ya learn to live with it and clean up after its mess... KaptnKAOS

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Welcome to the site from N.C. Man some of these are rough about seeing pictures aren't they? Ok so am I LOL. Welcome to the site and what they said when you can.
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:D welcome!
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Welcome from Wisconsin!!!

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welcome from south carolina :fr:
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Welcome aboard!
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i will find my camera then!

and who bought the 4bta out of biddeford ME?
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Welcome from Tennessee.
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Welcome from one of the few Northeasterners here.
Steve

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Howdy from TEXAS! :fr:
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Welcome from the Heart of Dixie!
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attempting to post a pic finally of my highboy...
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