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10-19-2005 #1
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Another New guy in CA
I decided it was finally time to register here, so that I could post to the forums, rather than jus reading them. I'm an Air Force Combat Weatherman living in Ventura, CA. I have a couple of projects that I'm working on in-between deployments, spending time with the kids, and taking care of the honey-do list.
One is a '64 Lemans convertible with a BBC/M-20 combo.
Progress has been pretty slow, but it would help if I'd quit changing directions every couple months. I put tall spindles and 12"/11" GM disc brakes on, and now I'm considering a truck-arm rear suspension. I'd like to put rack & pinion steering on, but haven't found one that has the right dimenions or the correct amount of travel. Once I do, it'll take a few u-joints and a little creativity to route the steering past the crossmember and headers, but that's half the fun.
My other project (more of a driver, but always a project) is a '79 Chevy C10 SNB. I've had it for 10 years and it's gone through a few changes. The engine went from a 400 Pontiac to a 402 BBC, and now it's a 454 BBC. I've added bucket seats and built a custom center console. A few years ago I added an aluminum driveshaft and changed the rearend to a Lincoln disc brake 9". Presently it houses 3.00:1 gears, but I also have a 3.50 center section that can be swapped in when the mood hits me. The rear bumper was taken from a late 70's El Camino and narrowed to fit. Later on at some point I'd like to replace the big block with a small-block and a 700r4. That would make it a much better driver (gas $$) than it is now. Maybe while I'm at it I'll finally install all of the A/C parts that are in a box in the garage.
Once I figure out how to add pics I'll put a few up here.
Take Care,
Chris a.k.a. the Weatherman
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10-19-2005 #2
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Welcome to the site.
As for adding pics, click the icon (5th from the right, bottom row) that has the little mountain looking pic on it. Copy the web addy into the box and it will post up.
10-19-2005 #3
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Welcome Chris, good to see another SoCal guy on the site. That Pontiac is an interesting project. Love to see pics of that.
Frank
10-19-2005 #4
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Welcome to the site, Chris. We're glad to have you.
10-19-2005 #5
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Welcome to the site, Chris.
10-21-2005 #6
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Welcome aboard from the West coast. You will find the input on your project here much more useful now that you have begun posting.
Laramie Torres
01-02-2006 #7
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Welcome!!!! I am in the Air Force also, stationed at Vandeberg, Near Lompoc CA...
2003 SVT Cobra/ 1989 Saleen Convertible #243/1966 A Code Fastback /1965 C Code Fastback/1951 F1 "Lil Red"
01-03-2006 #8
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Very cool Chris,
I am just over in Fillmore which is just down the 126 freeway from you. Right in the middle of finishing up the DSE coilover conversion to my 73 Nova SS. I own a Sheetm metal and machine shop in Simi also. Always ready to help out a local PT guy. Even more on a cool out of the norm car like yours.
Jake
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