Hello from Springtown Texas
 

Hey guys!
Just picked up a 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 1/2 with a 454
The body is straight, paint is good for it's age.
Had to get a battery, fuel pump, tranny seals, timing belt service and tune up, not bad for 350.00 though.
pictures to follow.
Glad I found this place!

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Welcome from Knoxville Tn......

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hat's up fellow texan..!

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Welcome from the Show Me State, Gotta get pic's!!

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Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

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:welcome2: to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. :D

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Welcome from FT worth!

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Hey thanks for the warm welcome!
Add a new steering box to the repairs, should have some pictures to post within a week.
I have the original brochure for 1973 and owners manual that was in the glove box....I thought that was pretty cool :)

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gotta get pictures of your truck brother

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:welcome2: from Waco

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Springtown. That place is full of hicks and troublemakers.

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I'm the latter....I wish I would have known you last week I would have invited you to a big party. :metal:
I am a singer songwriter, I played and had 2 other bands, brisket,etc and a shinner keg.....oh well there's always next time:)

Yep i will take some pics, i will have my truck back ina week.....a friend is putting in the steering box for me.

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And from what I hear at least one guy that powder coats? He's pretty pretty good from what everyone says, but for some reason the name escapes me? Hopefully he will introduce himself?:lol: Would be good to not have to ship parts !!

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Welcome aboard from Northern California!

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hey man welcome from somebody not to far from you!!!

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:welcome2: FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

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a good powdercoat guy is good to find

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Welcome to the board from Georgia! :welcoem:

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OK, here's a link to pics of my new old truck!

http://www.billyblaze.net/chevy/chevy.html

Let me know what you think:)

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As you can tell from the engine baypic, I need to gunk the engine.
Also I have discovered that it needs some brake work.
The engine is running pretty strong, however I think the quadrajet needs to be rebuilt or replaced with a edlebrock or holly.....which carb would you guys suggest for this 454? model #and make?

Any help is appreciated :)

Also any idea where I might be able tto pick up another set of stainless steel hubcaps to match the ones on the truck?

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Welcome to an awesome site, and hello from central Indiana!

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Nice Truck!!!

If you are going to keep it stock then I am a really big fan of the Quadrajet. You might be able to find someone local to rebuild but when I lived in Ft. Worth...no such luck a few years ago. They are really not that difficult to rebuild BUT...the throttle shafts wear and that is there #1 problem when getting a few miles on them.

I dealt with a guy in Wisconsin...Sparkys (414) 447-7500 who does nothing but rebuilds Quadrajets. Give him a call and I bet you will like the results.

As far as hubcaps...Those are very easy to come buy...watch on this website as I see them quite often...Also...Ebay has those.

Good luck!

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awesome news! Thanks :)

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Welcome to the board from southern oregon....

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Thanks again all, for the very warm welcome....i look forward to using these forums a lot once I have access to the other threads....lol
I am excited about restoring the old truck....she's in pretty good shape already :)