Hi all - my first post
 

I just purchased a chevy pickup, and as a result found my way to your discussion board. There is obviously a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm here. I noticed as well that many of you cruise ebay loooking for trucks, so you may have seen the one that I purchased a few days ago. It is a 1983 C10 - 250 6 cylinder, 4 speed, power steering and brakes. Its main plus is that it has an original 37K miles, and is very clean and original. I wavered a little about buying it, but I think that it will make a good foundation for upgrading, so I took the plunge.

http://prod.bsis.bellsouth.net/coDat...7083chevy2.jpg

I'll be looking for advice very soon.

welcome:)

that truck looks pretty nice. if i were you i would loose the bug shield and then loose the 6 banger:D

Welcome to the board.
The truck looks very nice for an '83. Just look at mine. No paint. :whine: But runs a like a beast!. :bowtie:

You got one very nice original truck. They are hard to comeby especially with such low miles.

Nice truck! Welcome! :D :D

Don't listen to him. :D

Welcome!

leave up to the mini truck guy to defend the 6 banger...OH..and welcome... :D

Welcome!!!

I like your truck..very clean!

I too would keep the 6cyl...how many guys on this board can say they have a straight six (except kaos)?? If I purchase another 73-80 it will have a built six...dare to be different.

-Jeff

does a I6 in a Jeep count?

Welcome. Jump right in and have some fun.

Nice truck.

That is a sweet truck. There are a lot of nice things that come along with such a low mileage truck.

Welcome to the board!

Theres nothing wrong with a 6. I6's count too. :D

Just wait and see i've got something up my sleeve. ;)

Welcome,
NICE looking truck ! Keep the six...

Wojo

75C10, inline six:D

Yes, Im sure that the six will have to step aside at some point - but I'll take my time with that. I don't want to be too quick to start carving up such a well preserved vehicle.

First, the bug shield will go :) as well as the big rig mud flaps. A set of 15" truck rallys will be installed. Then I will sit back and give it some thought before taking the next step.

Your truck looks great Keep the six.

I only wish I could find a good six for mine... There is nothing like the sound of Split manifold dual exhausts with cherry Bombs on a Chevy straight six.:cool:

Welcome to the board man, some really great folks here.

I say ditch the 6 and get a 12! :p

BB

Too bad your truck is a 1/2 ton or I would have bought your stock wheels off of you (well to tell you the truth I don't have the money for them right now anyway)
Truck looks great!

Welcome to the board :)

I agree keep the 6cyl. Low miles on it would be a great thing to change head, cam and intake to make that thing a powerhouse. Great looking truck as well :)

Welcome aboard!! There are definitely not many 6cyl's left around. However, they can be modified and made to get some good power out of. Here are some pics of a local guy's truck that modified his 6 and it pushes about 290hp.

Pics

Welcome to the board!

nice truck welcome

Welcome! Keep it original since it is so clean now. You can always find an inexpensive rough one for customizing.

I think a 6 is cool. Only because you dont see many of them. If I had one I would probly get a 350 or something, but I would like to see a really clean truck at a show with a 6 in it.

Welcome to the board.

Re: Hi all - my first post
 

Well, in that case, you've certainly come the the right place. Welcome aboard.

Great looking truck, but I agree with Ocbaud, loose the bug/stone shield.:D As far as the 6 goes, if it works for you and you don't need the extra muscle, enjoy it.

I realize that my 305 doesn't have quite the jamb that many of our trucks have, but I can't complain about the 20+ mpg.

So have fun.

:canada: :bowtie: :flag: