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    new guy from ireland

     



    hello CHR im new to the forum.i have a couple of american cars,71 corvette 98 corvette and my latest project a 1938 chevy stepside pu.building a rod out of that using the motor from the c3,thats hopped up edelbrock heads cam decent carb and ignition,headers 700r4 gearbox from gearstar.behind that i have the rear axle assembly from the c3.up front got ifs from fat man power steering and big brake conversion.i bought the truck in the uk but it came from a dry state in the us .so is virtually rust free.i cant wait to get it running again but i have a long way to go yet.working on a stainless exhaust system at the momentall the best
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    welcome to chr. my ancestors came from ireland. sounds like you have some really great rides.
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    virginia sounds interesting, lot of history,whats the weather like there hotrod heaven?
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    we wish. alot like yours. 4 seasons. sometimes mild winters and sometimes brutal cold.
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    Hey, Welcome Nunattax!! I'm glad you finally got your post to work! Look forward to seeing more pics of your progress on the 38 Chev and other stuff.:

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    yep see your on now welcome
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    Welcome to a great site!
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    thanx for the welcome lads ,the problem with my posts was i had a link to my website covering. the build of the 38,seems this isnt allowed for new members.any way im starting on the exhaust tomorrow ill take some photos and post them up all the best nunattax
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    my 38

     



    P9290283.JPG first time out

    PA060302.JPG trial fitting the bodywork

    P9290288.JPG 71 vette IRS in a 38 chevy
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    PA050298.JPG rear end shot
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    great looking build
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    Quote Originally Posted by nunattax View Post
    thanx for the welcome lads ,the problem with my posts was i had a link to my website covering. the build of the 38,seems this isnt allowed for new members.any way im starting on the exhaust tomorrow ill take some photos and post them up all the best nunattax
    hey if you need help with that EX i come over and give you a hand i am sure i can find some of my kin over there as well come to think of it i better not and stay home .get more then hand full of us together you never know whats going to happen
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    .get more then hand full of us together you never know whats going to happen[/QUOTE]



    come on over ,theres plenty of mccarthys about .we could start a revolution and over through this government
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    Quote Originally Posted by nunattax View Post
    .get more then hand full of us together you never know whats going to happen


    come on over ,theres plenty of mccarthys about .we could start a revolution and over through this government[/QUOTE] well i think the McC tried that and they gave us the boot :HMMM
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    if at first you dont suceed try.......................again
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