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farmingwithJesus

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Puerto Rico
First Name
Maria
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
Custom Deluxe 10
Engine Size
v6
Saludos,

I'm Maria. I moved from Texas to Puerto Rico to start a nonprofit farm. I recently purchased a 1986 Chevy Custom Deluxe 10. Years ago, I dated a guy who used to take rusted old cars from fields and turn them into show winners. He didn't teach me anything because he thought that wasn't a woman thing, so here I am. I've remodeled a few houses, and I've changed a starter and alternator on a 1984 Camaro I used to have, so I know I can learn. I'm hoping I can ask dumb questions and not get dumb answers haha.
 

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HotWheelsBurban

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Carol
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1990
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R2500 Suburban
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350
Saludos,

I'm Maria. I moved from Texas to Puerto Rico to start a nonprofit farm. I recently purchased a 1986 Chevy Custom Deluxe 10. Years ago, I dated a guy who used to take rusted old cars from fields and turn them into show winners. He didn't teach me anything because he thought that wasn't a woman thing, so here I am. I've remodeled a few houses, and I've changed a starter and alternator on a 1984 Camaro I used to have, so I know I can learn. I'm hoping I can ask dumb questions and not get dumb answers haha.
Welcome to the forum, from Houston, Texas. I grew up wrenching on square body trucks and our GM and Mopar cars with my Dad, he taught me a lot. Got some other learning from cousins and friends, now I'm working on my OBS trucks (and hoping to be able to get another square body truck to work on).
I'm a firm believer that girls can and should know about cars and trucks; how they go together, how they work, and how to fix them. There's not many of us on here, or on the GMT400/OBS trucks forum, but there's good guys on both of them who are usually willing to teach us.
 

farmingwithJesus

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Location
Puerto Rico
First Name
Maria
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
Custom Deluxe 10
Engine Size
v6
Welcome to the forum, from Houston, Texas. I grew up wrenching on square body trucks and our GM and Mopar cars with my Dad, he taught me a lot. Got some other learning from cousins and friends, now I'm working on my OBS trucks (and hoping to be able to get another square body truck to work on).
I'm a firm believer that girls can and should know about cars and trucks; how they go together, how they work, and how to fix them. There's not many of us on here, or on the GMT400/OBS trucks forum, but there's good guys on both of them who are usually willing to teach us.
Thank you for the welcome and encouragement, HotWheels! I put myself through college as a single mom and became a Reading Specialist in Tarrant Co., so I know how to learn new things and I have determination. Hopefully, there are a few guys on here willing to teach me some of their skills. I just started a nonprofit down here and I want to pass on what I learn to other people. I'm starting a farm with just me and my daughter and I need this truck to run well.
 

Mr Clean

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454 BBC, & 383 Stroker
We have a wealth of knowledge here. I'm sure we can help you with anything you need. If you need parts, There are many people that have parts trucks, or we can steer you on where to get some parts. Good luck with the truck, and don't be afraid to ask questions. We are like a big family here, and we try to help each other out as much as possible.
 

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