Howdy, new guy here

[Stape]

Hey folks, new here, so far enjoy the site. I'll give ya the gouge on me, in the Navy, work Biomedical services up here, from North Texas, hence the Texas flag even though I'm in Bremerton Wa. Was always a Chevy guy (don't flame me yet) had a few gow jobs, some good some not. Long story short, I tried a dodge, beautiful, jacked up to the sky head turner, but thats it, the POS never ran, spent more time in the shop than my driveway. Went looking for a good honest truck and came across a 85 Ford F250 Diesel 4x4. Loved the thing, reminded me of cruising around with my pops, no destination, just hanging out, maybe plink some cans out in the woods and such, call it nostalgia, any how, I am military, and the F 250 was too heavy to haul on a car dolly or trailer, I am going to Ct in a few months, so needed a truck. Now, I ride a motorcycle, one of my three, year round, if theres ice on the road, I got a seperate set of hoops for one of my bikes that has studs, but rain or shine, I ride a motorcycle, but a mans gotta have a truck, you know what I mean? Anyhow, I sold my 250 and with that cash, I came across a gorgeous 1969 F100 SWB. I almost didn't go to look at it cause I was tired of going to look at these rusted out POS's, but I went, and was rewarded with a straight, absolutely 99.9% rust free truck. Straight, seams line up, no rust inside or out or under. Rebuilt rear, tranny and a fresh 390 all with reciepts. Nice wheels, rallies with old cone ford hub caps and beauty rings, new tires, good brakes, thing tracks good, stops and launches straight. Truck is all black and chrome, new dash, all factory gauges work, aftermarket tilt wheel. Think rockabilly/misfits/punk/retro greaser cool truck. Anyway, I dig it. Purrs like a litten rollin down the road, fires right up, doesn't leak a drop. So, just wanted to drop in, give you quick history of why I am here, and let you all know that I look forward to taking part of this board. Looks like a great place with great folks, plus, the truck came along with a bunch of stuff, hood, doors, tailgate, chrome, but the truck is solid and I don't need it, so might be looking at doing some swapping, but anyways, you guys will see me around. Thanks, take care, and have a happy and safe 4th.

[kaptnkaos]

Hey Stape...

A big webfooted welcome to ya...
I'm only about a hour down the canal from ya...
There are a couple other local members as well...
Before anyone else gets ya... you'll need to post some pics of yer truck

otherwise someone will do this to ya...

just wanted to warn ya... the guys here like to hit ya quick
so to keep from gettin' hit with...

you need to post some pics quick, cause everyone here knows that...




KaptnKA S

[69F110]

Stape,

Welcome from Louisiana! I am in the Army.

We're glad you're here and hope you enjoy the place.

[Stape]

Just got done taking pics, lemme run to the store for some brew and I'll post em up (provided this site isn't one of those "hard to post pics sites" I'm an E-tard as it is) Be back in a few and thanks!

[67RED]

from liberty south carolina

[AlleyCat]

Hi and welcome from Pennsylvania.

[Stape]

ok, see if these pics come up......no promises! Nevermind, says the pic is too big....arggggg!

[AlleyCat]

Stape, upload them to Photobucket then resize them to forum/blog size.I think it's 640 x 800 pixels or something real close.

[TheEskimo]

Welcome from California, looking forward to the pics. Sounds like a really nice score you got.

[Stape]

yea, I scored big time. Bout time, I always seem to be a day late and a dollar short. Shes a clean ride.

[Mugwump]

Another California welcome.

Can't wait to see the bump! Sounds like a beaut.

[smclaren]

I came across a gorgeous 1969 F100 SWB.

Me too .....

Welcome to the site, Mate !!!

[basketcase0302]

Stape,

I always seem to be a day late and a dollar short.

Story of my life too!

from Bartow, Florida.

Sound like you got one awesome truck for sure.

Jeff

[1970FordTK]

Welcome from North Carolina.

[69twotone]

Welcome to the forum