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GREG 418

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Hey everybody.

 

Like the title says I am from Coaldale, Alberta. I searched this place out to find a place to find info on my truck and read about other peoples trucks, mods, what problems they have been haveing and how they fix them.

 

I am not really a GM specific fan, in fact most of my previous rides have been fords, but ever since about 1990 I have liked the GM light trucks better and so I have ended up with two in a row now. I had a 95 Z-71 but didn't like the power so I have upgraded to a 98 Z-71. Nice truck, it is a loaded Xcab short box indigo blue on navy interior and I have added 05 GMC Z-71 17" wheels and tires.

 

I also have an 86 ford F-150 that is a Rcab short box 2wd with the 5.8L H.O. and is also loaded.

 

Lastly I have a 92 5.0 mustang that I have built a 418cid windsor for and am in the process of getting together.

 

Everything I own is and always will be a street driver.

 

I am 27 years old.

I farm with my dad.

That is about all I can think of right now.

 

Greg

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Welcome!!! :seeya:

 

what do ya farm in alberta? glad to see you're into farmin, but what truck do ya'all use on the farm if all you have is street rides?

 

Its great to have ya here on this great forum, feel free to chime in~

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Thanks for the warm reception guys.

 

Peterbiltchrome we have a small mixed operation here.

 

We raise about 300 head of feeder cattle every year.

We also have broiler chickens, and we do a little custom farming on the side. Baling and hauling and we also recently bought a bigger combine (99 TX-66) for some extra custom work.

We only farm a half section ourselves right now, but I have been looking for a little more land. Prices are rediculous here these days.

 

As for farm trucks we have.....

a 67 international three ton with a 16' grain box.

74 GMC 2500 custom long box 2wd that dad bought new. Currently being retired.

76 Chevy C65 Tandem with a 20' grain box.

84 ford F-150 Rcab long box 2wd, semi retired.

84 ford F-250 Xcab long box 2wd dually.

Dads personal vehicle is a 96 chevy like mine.

Brothers personal vehicle is a 98 GMC like mine only 2wd.

99 ford F-250 Super Duty Rcab long box 2wd, current main farm pickup.

 

We really do have a pretty good fleet when you add my two trucks in there, for only three people anyways.

 

We are also looking for a new truck to put a 20' silage/grain box onto.

 

Greg

 

hehehe just noticed your sig, not a big fan of deere are ya pete?

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