An Old School Newbie
 

Well after lurking here for a couple weeks finally took the plunge and registered. Refered here by "flash", A big thanks there!! Little about myself:

61 yrs. young, 62 in April. Been a Bowtie man all my life with two exceptions, 1 : '69 Mach 1, 351 4spd Mustang and 2: '74 Dodge Charger 318 A/T

Just retired last summer after 36 years with the Boeing Company working flightline transportaion for the most part, some as a flight line mechanic. Moved aircraft in/out and around the ramp and hanger postions. 747 to include AF1 Presidential 747, 767, 757,737,KC-135 Tankers, B-52 Bombers, A-6, Russian Antonov 225..etc.
Ran cranes from 12t up to 65t, lift trucks 2,000lb. up to 80,000lb.

Graduated in '67, spent three years in US Army. 16 month Germany 12th CAv/3rd Armd Div, 12 months sunny south east asia, (aka Viet Nam) 84th Engr. Bn (Const.)

Married for 39 years to very understanding wife whom I met on a blind date long ago. (Luv ya' Dear, if she's reading over my shoulder, LOL.

Presently am working on my '71 Chevelle. 2dr coupe with non-original 350 sbc, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, old school Carter AFB 4BBL, swapped in original buckets and console, "built" 700R4 trans, dual exhaust, 15x7 and 15x8 rallies with Coopers GT's

Welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.

Grumpy

Welcome Gary, I would have loved to own any of the vehicles that you have.

I am now thinking that we have Grandsport, Gary, owner of a 1970. And now 71-SS350, Gary, owner of a 1971. Do I see a trend here ?

Welcome to the Site.
Glad to have you aboard, and thank you for your service..

Ray

Welcome aboard ,got any pics of your cars ,past and/or present .We like trucks too. Glad you decided to join us.

Not sure if I can do this or not but will try and post a couple pics. Am quite the "tech challanged" indiviual, LOL. The pickup is my '71 long bed 4x4 I recently restored, behind it is my '55 2dr. wagon, another project in the wings, and in my garage is a '57 210 2dr. sedan, 283 w/dual WCFB carbs, Muncie 4spd and Mr. Gasket shifter. To many projects, now that I'm retired hope to get some work done on them instead of just gathering parts and wishin'. Also just finished building a 35' x 50' shop where the '55 is sitting.

:pHi there Gary,welcome! Waving We won't hold it against you being a friend of Flash.

And yes Nancy,there is a trend.Garys will control the world in the year 2099.

Welcome, I like the car and the truck too.

Thanks for your service to our country.


Fortunately I won't be around to see that day. :p

Welcome Gary. I am a fan of long roofs also, gots a 59 Sedan Delivery.

Yep those Army days are something to remember I got caught up in the first lottery of '69! I was on 8" SP Howitzers near the DMZ of Korea. The plane got diverted from Bein Hoa while in the air ... my biggest fear was the possibility of having to do my time in Germany!.

Boy I like that truck and want to see more of the 55 wagon. You dont happen to need a 55 2dr hardtop to go with your collection do you ? I have one that needs to find a new home .I just havent had the heart to advertise it too much yet ,seems nobody has any money .