beike@topcat.DEC (John P. Beike MKO1-1L38 264-5408) (12/13/84)
> With all this talk of "old and Antique" cars going around, > it seems appropriate to me that some discussion of "trucks" > ought to be included. I know I'm not the only redneck who > drives a truck on the network (I drive on the hi-way) so how > about it? I'd like to hear from those who have souped up or > somehow done restoration/rebuilding work on pickups, whether I am glad to see there is another "full size" truck owner out there. I've got a CHEVY 1975 4X4 HD 1/2 ton (Heavy Duty Emissions). I've been rebuilding since I bought it in '75. It has a RANCHO 3 1/2in lift kit with Armstrong Norsman II's, 350 4bbl with headers and dual exhausts. Off the line its pretty quick, but down hill from there (lots of low end torque). Last time I checked the top end it was about 75mph. I've also rebuilt the stock Quadrajet, and the Turbo 350 (Rebuilt with Borg Warner Parts, a shift kit and installed a 400 torque converter). Haven't touched the engine yet, it has 110,000 miles on it and still running strong. This vechile has not had an easy life, it's been 4-wheeling every where, including on the end of a tow hook. I also use the truck to plow snow which makes the truck self supporting. The best thing about owning a full size truck is we get to look down on all those other four wheelers. Lets here some more about trucks... John Beike Hudson, New Hampshire 603-884-5408 DECVAX!DECWRL!RHEA!TOPCAT!BEIKE