Took the plunge
 

Since I am new to the site figured I would post up and say hi. I have been toying around with getting a new project since I am to a point on the existing one (2005 GTO) that there wasnt anything more I really wanted to do to it right now. Since I just past a birthday (best reason I could come up) I figured now was a good time... so I started looking for a C10 and finally found a 1979 stepside project that doesnt seem too bad.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL162.../396760251.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL162.../396760250.jpg

It was sitting in a garage for 12 years..

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL162.../396760247.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL162.../396760249.jpg

Only real issue is finding parts and fixing the bed. But the previous owner had a parts (some even new in the boxes sitting there)

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL162.../396760243.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL162.../396760253.jpg

So now the hunt for info and parts begins.. haha :metal:

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welcome to the site, looks like a good start

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Welcome from Phoenix AZ.

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THanks! I was shocked to find one in this condition without having to drive 200 miles

Thanks!!!

Wish I lived there... Parts have to be easier to find in good condition

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looks great .. what are your plans for it? You may want to try our site vendors for parts and dont forget to keep us updated with lots of pics and if you want you can start a build thread in that section to document your progress..

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You'd think it would be easier but there alot of transplants that bring their rusted buckets with them, those are usally the ones being parted.

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Hey welcome to the best boards around from MT! Great looking project I like the steppers. Looks like its in pretty decent shape. Good luck on the parts hunt. Cant wait to see some progress on it :metal:

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Welcome Aboard from Floridua !

Looks like a good start for a project, Shouldn't have any problems finding the parts you need other than a 350 grille emblem for 73-74's..... :waah:

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you've got a nice little project truck there!

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im going to lower it 2/4 or maybe 4/6 (leaning towards the 4/6) Paint.. I really like flat black primer look. Engine work.. two options, work the 350 so I can throw a 6-71 on it or pull it and toss in a Iron block LS engine stroker in with a carb. Oh I will need the vendors for parts (cross sills, maybe a bedside and other stuff I find missing), and I know I saw someone on here for interior work (door skins). and lots of searching for bucket seat swaps.

didnt even think of that... dang thats sucks.

Thanks!!! I might be lucky on that, the guy gave me several boxes of parts (gaskets, window felt, extra tail lights (alot in good condition). I might do a billet or large tubed grill.. since the original is missing

Thank you!! I was happy to find one that doesnt seem to have been hacked up.

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hi looks like a real good start

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welcome & post some pics of th GTO

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Very Nice Start to a future project (money pit) lol

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As requested..

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL.../377894266.jpg

Under there is a 403 LS2.. setup for Forced Induction if I ever get the itch

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL.../377894269.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL.../395609708.jpg

BC racing coilovers in front, and 5/16 raised drag springs and shocks in back.pretty much every bushing replaced.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL.../386361252.jpg

the green LED's swapped over to Blue. Also the stereo was upgraded and extra lights put in the trunk.... sucks getting old.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL162.../396797715.jpg

Older pic before the coilovers..

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL162.../396412813.jpg

Axle stubs replaced with something that wont twist and snap off in the pumpkin. I will take breaking bolts over Axle's any day (even though its a PITA sometimes)

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Welcome to the forum PokeyC10. Looks like you have a great start to a nice truck.

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welcome from Va. lots of potential there bro . Take your time & ask for advise . Iwish Ihad been on this forum before I started redoing my 84 . Ended up doing stuf over which ios very costly.

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Thank you... and I just watched my wallet burst into flames from the links in your signature ;) Great write ups!

Thanks and I will! the first thing is the bed, and really other then deciding if the bedsides are worth trying to save (one is pretty bad at the front bottom half) and figuring out who has what parts, I will be pretty safe on that. After that... too many questions from suspension to seats.

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that motor looks sweet

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Thanks Pop's!!