I got a surprise in the mail,,,
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Topic: I got a surprise in the mail,,,
Posted By: desertjoe
Subject: I got a surprise in the mail,,,
Date Posted: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:46am
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the other day, when I got the mail, I pull out this big ole envelope and,,,and,,,it from a Guy up in Peterborough, On. Chit,,thas way up in the really COLD country,,,and they was some icicles still clingin from the coeners,,,,,,  Well ole Gary is some sort of great guy as inside there is an authenic broshure for the 1982 Chevrolet Pickup,,just like The Black Beauty in my shop. I had been havin a "discussin" with a neighbor on whether a 454 had been available in the 82 Silverados and,,and,,there it is in the options. Called the neighbor over and he run over and I put the broshure in front of him,,,,he never said a word, just hung his head and walked off,,prolly thinkin how he was gonna have to drink that much Black Label ,,,,,,,
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Posted By: desertjoe
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2021 at 7:49am
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UMMmmm,,,by the way,,THANK YOU, Gary,,!!
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Posted By: Gary
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2021 at 8:11am
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You are very welcome Joe. Hope you find the Brochure useful. I have many fond memories working for GM of Canada in Oshawa, Ont. when they were building those very trucks - both Chevy and GMC. We held the Highest Quality Award for GM 1/2 and 3/4 ton Trucks assembled in North America for many years. Bought my first new Pick-Up in 1994, and have been driving one ever since. G |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 02 Jan 2021 at 7:51pm
Worst problem with GM trucks is their rust problem. ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Gary wrote:Posted By: Gary
Date Posted: 03 Jan 2021 at 9:51am
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GM stopped assembling Pick-Up Trucks in Oshawa "at end of 2009 Model". It was a Political Decision because GM was shutting down Plants in the US. At one time we were running 65 j/h on 3 @ 71/2 hr. shifts. We never built any Diesel Pick-Ups though. My first Diesel Tow Vehicle was a 2008 2500HD with the 6'6 Duramax. Now have a 2016 2500HD High Country with 6.6 Duramax, single rear wheels. Have been towing a 40 ft. Toy Hauler since 2009. Have been a great Truck G |