Thanks, Karl…I’ll ring him on Monday. Dave
From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Karl Eastman Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 6:35 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] RE: to restore or not to restore - just getting started Dave, Call Nathan the owner at GM SPORTS in San Jose, California Nathan's number is (408)432-8498 or 432-8784 His website is www.gmsports.com You can also call the owner of Mustangs Only in Santa Clara California, for a referral. Either one of them should know of a local bay area restorer with a good reputation. _____ From: "d...@kvederis.com" <d...@kvederis.com> To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 8:22 PM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] RE: to restore or not to restore - just getting started First and foremost, THANK YOU, to all of you who took the time to answer my post. I found all of your comments quite helpful to shape my thinking about what to do with my truck. I was looking at the options as extremes: from restore 100% orginal to rodding it out. I now realize there are lots of "in-betweens" that make sense. So, I now have a plan. I am going to preserve as much as I can - especially the cosmetic parts. But, where I can improve safety (e.g., dual cylinder brakes), reliability (e.g., 12 volt electricity) and driveablility on today's highways (e.g., improved rear end gear ratio) I will do those things without angst. Thanks for having me in your group and, again, for taking the time to respond. I am pretty excited about getting this project underway. Now, does anyone know any good restoration shops (that aren't outrageously priced) located in either Las Vegas or northern California (Bay Area)? Dave ---In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, <mbaggese@...> wrote: It's your truck....do as ya see fit. My dad bought his '57 new...went from a 6 to a 283 and the current 454/th400...got shiney chrome that Chevy didn't think of in the day...made lots of changes and it's still a '57 Chevy PU. Enjoy the truck...my suggestion? get it running, drive it and see what you want to change...might be a frame off or a new rubber grommet to keep wing from coming into the cab. Enjoy it:) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Arizona Pride!" <tikuayla@...> To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 2, 2013 4:59:12 PM Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] to restore or not to restore - just getting started Well, since we don't have your address to snail mail you, we need to use the inter-web. I need to run out and get some kerosene for our lanterns, now. As for myself; I live in the mid 50's as much as I can. ________________________________ From: " fiftyone5window@... " < fiftyone5window@... > To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, September 2, 2013 3:31 PM Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] to restore or not to restore - just getting started In a message dated 9/2/2013 2:31:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bailey.tad@... writes: I guess the basic question is "Do you want a vintage truck or do you want a new truck that looks like a vintage truck?". Naw, I want a vintage truck with some modern innerds. I don't understand how folks can use some modern technologies, like email - but insist their trucks have positive grounds and dipper oiling systems. I was born in '45, must I remain there too ? Yeah, Vets are a precious human commodity, we thank every generations Vets ! thanks, Don Fiftyone5window [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
