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| | | | Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 16 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 16 | hi all ,,, cant talk old trucks yet as havent bought one yet but am in the throws of trying to find my ( personal choice ) prefered truck >>
yes thats right its a chevy ,,,series 2, 55, 56 ,57 , 3100 shortbed , small back window , wellside , ,,,, have been looking for a long time and now that im a bit more knowledgeable on them i have a few likes and dislkes which is makeing it hard to find the one i want
but never mind i will place an ad here and see what you all come up with haha
so anything you want to know about nz or anything drop me a note and will do best to answer
cheers to all wh read this | | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 217 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 217 | Hi Jerry, how difficult will it be for you to find a tri 5 pickup down there? They are getting tough to find, reasonably, in decent condition here. I prefer the small window models for driving, but also like the look of the big window. I also like the 55/56 grill. Sure would like to visit your country for some fishing and hunting, you guys have Yellowtail that would eat ours! Welcome and good luck in your quest. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Jerry, glad to see your "picking and choosing" and taking your time to decide what is right for you. Your "baby" will be with you for a long time and you will become very close  Treat here nice and she will do the same for you. Let us know what kind of help you need. Visit often. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 | Hi Jerry,
Awesome there is a Kiwi on this site. I arrived in Tauranga a week ago to work on the Rena wreck site off of Motiti Island. Since I have been here, have seen a lot of classic cars and trucks in the area. Totally awesome!
Welcome to the Stovebolt and the folks here are super! They can answer most any question you may have on the Chevy and GMC trucks.
If the offshore weather stays rough offshore through the weekend, hoping to go to the car show in Tauranga on Sunday.
Take care and Cheers Mate! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 16 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 16 | hi capnduane
yea it will be just about impossible to find one here the biggest downfall is we are right hand drive ?? have heard there was some produced right hand drive and went to south africa but have looked there and cant find any ? ;;;;;;;;;bummer """"""
im not that worried about condition as i can buy every repair panel i want cant i ?? '
my problem is i have found a few that are perfect for me but im not there to slap the dollars on them and score the truck !!!!!!lots for sale at a resonable price on craigs list ?? but dont really trust to send money to them hahaha just have to make the trip and do it all while over there anyway thanks for the welcome and yes fishing is great here specially where i am ,, not a big fisherman myself just whip down and get fresh from wharf when i want it haha
ok be good all
jerry ( grant )
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 16 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 16 | hey keith wheres that car show on the weekend ??? might pop up and have a look also ??? cheers | | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 | Hi Jerry,
I will get the show info from our cook. I was told the car meet was going to be near downtown Tauranga this Sunday.
Cheers! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 | Hi Jerry,
The show is on Sunday from 10:00 to 4:00 at the Mt. Maunganui College Grounds. Here is the web site: Show Off Your Wheels Auto Show
Cheers!
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