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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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Hi, I'm new to this. My name is Marty, I have owned several F-body cars among others. My latest is a '99 T/A, with the LS1. Would like to find out more about the LS1 & the LS1Tech club. I live North of Pittsburgh, but work in Downtown. I like tinkering with cars, have been doing it since I was 13, (50 now). Would like to find other people, hopefully in my area, To talk, or bounce ideas around. My latest purchase, was the '99 T/A, it needs lots of work. For starters, I'm not getting any oil to the top end ? This is a new animal to me (the LS1). I haven't done any major motor work in years, but the T/A followed me home, and I just had to keep her, like the puppy with the big sad eyes. My wife puts up with me though. At the moment I have eight various cars, trucks, & a van. Would like to hear from any enthusiast, but locals, would be cool. Well, enough rambling, hope to hear from some of youy. Thanks, Marty.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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from the north hills ive got parts and connections if you need anything let me know and ill see what i can do.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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hey welcome aboard! im from saxonburg ( about 45 min north of pittsburgh )! you'll learn everything you need to know from this site.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 30th t/a
hey welcome aboard! im from saxonburg ( about 45 min north of pittsburgh )! you'll learn everything you need to know from this site.
Hi, I'm from Natrona Hts. Right up the road. Wish I had your ride, they are sweet. Mine is just a plain T/A, but someone stole the interior, and I'm having problems getting oil to the top end. Just bought it a week ago, & it's been too cold to tinker with it much. Thanks for the reply. Martyp
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BLULS1Z28
from the north hills ive got parts and connections if you need anything let me know and ill see what i can do.
Hi thanks for the replies. I just bought her a week ago, she needs a lot of work. For starters, no oil up top, then after I figure that out, I have to find an interior. But it's been too cold to tinker with it. And after buying her, my funds are a bit low. I live in Natrona Hts, (up Rte.28) . I'm around the North Hills alot. Friend of mine drives school bus for N/A. Out @ Rahal all the time getting other peoples cars fixed. Again, Thanks for the replies. Martyp
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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Good choice on the TA! Welcome. You'll find this site pretty heplful
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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my camaro is in wexford every day it sit next to firestone so you probally have seen it there or flyin up or down 19. benz or jag?
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BLULS1Z28
my camaro is in wexford every day it sit next to firestone so you probally have seen it there or flyin up or down 19. benz or jag?
Mostly Benz (S500, S55's, S600), 1 Jag (yuk) . they are my bosses cars. I can't afford the high dollar toys.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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Good choice on the TA! Welcome. You'll find this site pretty heplful
Thanks for the welcome.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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talked to a friend hes gonna get back to me on your oil problem and if hes got a interior
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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So far, everyones been pretty cool. I was on Fbody.com, and really got no replies. Don't know what's up with that. I just like cars.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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greensburg here, welcome
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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Welcome to LS1tech youngster I'm north of Butler PA. Post up in the internal engine forumn and I'm sure you'll get some help there.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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Welcome, my project car is southeast of Pittsburgh but I work in D.C. now... I used to be at the Butler Auto Auction every Wednesday for the sale, which is up your way. You should find a lot of good help on this forum, I know I do!

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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by FastKat
Welcome, my project car is southeast of Pittsburgh but I work in D.C. now... I used to be at the Butler Auto Auction every Wednesday for the sale, which is up your way. You should find a lot of good help on this forum, I know I do!

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Is that a Jag, that you're putting a real motor in ?
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom the roofer
Welcome to LS1tech youngster I'm north of Butler PA. Post up in the internal engine forumn and I'm sure you'll get some help there.
Thanks for the welcome, I also have a camp up North. Youngster ?
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Im right up the road from ya in Fawn Twp. I live out 908 past the brew thru.
You can check my cardomain site in my sig to see what mine looks like in case you see me. I just moved out there from Arnold so I will be terrorizing all the ricers in the heights this summer.
-Brandon
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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Also originally from North Hills. Good luck.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by martyp
Thanks for the welcome, I also have a camp up North. Youngster ?
You said you were 50. I'm older than you
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Hey as long as your still tinkerin' with cars, and bein' drag race director, age doesn't matter. Us older guys have seen some pretty neat cars come & go. As for Onyx_Rock, yeah I've seen a ton of those "Jap Traps" around here. Nice hearing from everyone.
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