Hi from Julian,CA

• May 3, 2026

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SquareDad

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K30

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454

Hi there.
Just bought my 1979 K30 about a month ago. I have not done much to it yet besides vacuum out the mouse turds and replaced an electrical fuel pump with a mechanical pump. Other than that, just driving it around town for now and figuring out its quirks.
I’m also just getting to a stopping point on my 1955 Pontiac wagon project, so I’m excited to get going on this truck!
I have always wanted a square body and finally got the opportunity to pull the trigger on one that was sitting in my neighbors yard for years.
My dad had a 78 truck and my mom had a 89 suburban when I was growing up and am just floored to have one of my own! I’m sure I’ll have tons of questions. Thanks for having me!

 

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• May 3, 2026

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Ken B

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Ken B said:

Welcome from Indy....lots of good people I'm here with tons of knowledge . They have helped me with all my questions

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Lots of good people IN here.....sorry typo

 

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Welcome Brian! There is a WEALTH of knowledge on this forum. Pay attention and you'll soon discover what I mean.
I lived just South of you in Ramona, CA for 5 years. Almost lost everything we had during the Cedar Fire...got lucky and made it out!

 

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straydog371 said:

Welcome Brian! There is a WEALTH of knowledge on this forum. Pay attention and you'll soon discover what I mean.
I lived just South of you in Ramona, CA for 5 years. Almost lost everything we had during the Cedar Fire...got lucky and made it out!

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Not cool you almost lost everything, but cool you know Ramona. yea thanks for having me. I’m really excited to get into my truck. I’ve got tons of questions. Once I get familiar with this site, I’ll post some!

 

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Have you got pictures of your Pontiac?

 

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