[old-chevy-truck] Re: My Feedback to Southern Motor Co

2006-11-02 Thread vwnate1
Thanks Walt ; Good info there . I'll pass on looking it the site as I acutally _LIKE_ my old POC work truck with all it's glaring faults : rust , dents , Bondo , cheapo paint job and leaks ~ let's not forget all the various places it piddles it's vital fluids out of either . -Nate Walt

[old-chevy-truck] Re: My Feedback to Southern Motor Co

2006-11-01 Thread Walt
The Southern Trucks are totally new with 3 yr/36k warranty. Extra space in cab, chopped top. Go to their web page, also on news stand now "Custom Trucks" magazine article. (on the cover) The cab that I talked about is a new original style. Chevs of the 40's has it and I'm sure other vendors will.

[old-chevy-truck] Re: My Feedback to Southern Motor Co

2006-11-01 Thread vwnate1
I didn't realize these were _NEW_ trucks , I thought they were high dollar rebuilds . I don't want a new truck no matterhow different it looks . Throphies ~ _?TROPHIES?_ !!?? pfui . -Nate Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the

[old-chevy-truck] Re: My Feedback to Southern Motor Co

2006-10-31 Thread Walt
Eric, right on. Some do not have the pride factor. They have the $$ to get there. Building is not their thing. For them the new truck can be it. Don't get me wrong, the Southern truck is a beauty, but my $$ can be much less and greater enjoyment. They know everyone will not buy, that is why they a

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: My Feedback to Southern Motor Co

2006-10-31 Thread hotfireaustin
Walt, these were my thoughts when I saw the website and remember the pride factor of doing it yourself can't be priced. Although for me it will be a whole lot less <$55,000! and the joy (pain at times) will be ongoing for years. Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 92 Suburban Motor City In a mess

[old-chevy-truck] Re: My Feedback to Southern Motor Co

2006-10-31 Thread vwnate1
Bravo Charlie ! well said . Why not pop in a HEMI ~ or maybe a Chrysler 318 ? they're arguably better engines and Chrysler still makes and sells this engine in crate from very cheaply , plus the Direct Connection division still makes affordable FACTORY racing parts ~ this means true bolt up ,

[old-chevy-truck] Re: My Feedback to Southern Motor Co

2006-10-31 Thread Walt
The GM 4200 inline 6 engine could have been a good choice for emission passing. Panoz has used Fords a long time. While we that know 235-261, 302, 250, 292's are good engines to choose (I would use the 250 or 292), and I am not for the Ford, they are using what they have been using and have de