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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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Hello everyone, been surfing this site for a long time and figured it was about time to jump into the forum.

Been running a numbers matching '73 for the past 7 years, and luckily have not had to do too much to her. Replaced the sideyokes in the diff this spring and while there replaced bushings and u-joints. Have kicked myself since then for keeping the 3.08 gears.

On my wish list are headers and sidepipes and possibly Vortec heads. Not sure if I want to do too much to this engine, or keep it safely aside and seek an alternate form of horsepower. I'm sure I will be asking many questions about your experiences.

I'm located about 60 miles SW of Chicago, have wife and two kids who all enjoy the hobby. My son is only three and he informed me the other day that someday he was going to be the one driving and I was going to have to be the rider! I think it's great he likes the car so much, but not sure if I'm ready for him to be the driver!

I know it's been posted 1000 times, but what is the easiest way to post a picture? I'm already registered at photobucket. Thanks in advance.

Later, MX
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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To post pictures just copy the bottom line under the picture you want to post from photobucket the line Img

Then past in the text message.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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Hiyas Check out the Great Lakes section for local gatherings.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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hi good to see ya
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Welcome aboard!
My L48 is slightly warmed over but I too have the 3.08's
I'll be doing a gear swap in the future. Probably go with 3.55's.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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I drove through Morris this summer.
I had been down at the Braidwood Nuclear Site and came back through your town.

73 -- the best of both worlds -- Chrome AND Rubber bumpers

Your picture post should look something like this:

" IMG http://www.website.com/userinfo/foldername/filename.jpg /IMG "

There are supposed to be brackets [ ] around the IMG and /IMG
and work like this:

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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:25 PM
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Thanks Dean for the instructions. Here it is.

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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Welcome!

I changed from 3.08 to 3.70's and its a big difference. I have looked into Vortec heads and if my engine ever quits I decided I would get them.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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Very nice vette.

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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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Thats a nice looking 73 you have there. It shines pretty good in that photo.

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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MXMagnum
Thanks Dean for the instructions. Here it is.


Nice, very nice indead.

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Very clean looking vette. Thanks for sharing the pic. Got some more you want to post?
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Eddie 70
Very clean looking vette. Thanks for sharing the pic. Got some more you want to post?
Takes a good picture from about 10'. I'll post more pictures, but need to load into photobucket first. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
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Nice car. Try to keep the john out of the background next time!!!!!!!!!!
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