Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
 

And I'm fairly mechanically illiterate. Am I biting off too much? Truch has very little rust, but needs a fair amount of cosmetic work. We'll see what happens mechanically. Any tips for me? I'll put pics up next week.
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We all started out that way. Here's your chance to learn the wonderful world of auto repair. :lol:

I'm self taught on most subjects. Couldn't afford someone to weld for me so I bought a welder and learned. Same with painting, bodywork, mechanicals and just about everything else. :D

Best advice, ask plenty of questions here and have fun along the way.

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Welcome from TN.

Congrats on the purchase. We need pics ! :D

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gidday mate-welcome aboard
best way to learn is to dive right in exactly like your planning to do
theres heaps of info on here about every part of these old trucks so don't be afraid.
great satisfaction doing it yourself!
looking forward to the pictures
mark

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....there is no better way to learn ...do it...make mistakes...correct them...move on...I've learned from my mistakes more than anything....lots of info and great guys and girls here to help
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here are the pics.

Besides leaking oil and the speedo not working (a nice surprise on the way home), it ran great.

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Sweet!!!
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Nice for a first truck! :)

I would give only one piece of advice on not being mechanically inclined and owning an old rod. Make sure it ain't your daily driver. Cuz when you get to work on them and learn the basics of wrenchin' for the fun of it... it makes for a lot more good fun in the end. Fixin' stuff on a 40 year old rod cuz you have to have it for work the next morning and it's 9:30pm... sucks bigtime. Ask me how I know! :lol:

Gary

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Hey Melnickta ...

:welcome2: to the forum and :hi: from Ohio. You sir have a very :c2: ride :metal:

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thats a cool looking truck
have you got painted toenails???
mark

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With old stuff a simple tool set and a few manuals anyone can work on it,I love old cars and trucks just because everything on them is simple it works or not lol.

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Nice looking truck. Have fun with it. Every one on this board is great when you have questions.

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Nice truck! My wife wants a stepside.

Re : WELCOME ! 70 Chevy C/10 stepside.
 

Nice rig there .

As mentioned , these are dead simple and nearly everything on it , can be taken carefgully apart & repaired , no need to $pend $$ on Mechanics IMO .

Resist the urge to take the whole truck apart , therin lies madness and frustration .

What's under the hood ? .

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That is much nicer than most start off with. Good luck and keep postin pics!

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AND... You sir have very pretty toes too.... JUS KIDDIN'!!!:lol:
seriously though, a wealth of info and helpful members on this site. WELCOME!!

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Nice lookin truck ! Step or fleet, I like em all ! :D

So what are the plans for it?

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Those are the toes of the woman I married 5 weeks ago. She wasn't too thrilled about me buying it (an understatement, to say the least), especially so soon after the wedding.

I appreciate all of the words of encouragement. It has a 350 V8 that has Holly Carbs on Edlebrock headers. I'll put up a pic of the engine bay soon.

My plans are to

1. Fix the speedo
2. Stop oil from leaking
3. Fix the bed
4a. Put something on there to tow the boat, likely a Reese hitch
4b. Get a radio that doesn't have a cassette player
5. Get Seat cover and newer door panels
6. Make all of my friends jealous.

That's the plan

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Nice Truck....Much better shape then the truck I bought in dec... So Im in the same boat and so far it has been a great learning experience...

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nice starting point welcome to the site and enjoy the ride

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Try to explain to her that you having an old truck to fiddle with will save you $ by being able to haul things with it plus it's better for you to be tinkering on it than be off getting loaded in some bar....

My ex thought being a drunk was better than being a Mechanic , she's gone , I'm not drunk and I love my truck :lol: .

As you get it sorted out she'll come around , at least she drives it ! .

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She is driving it,youre halfway there!!!

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Congrats on your new truck and new marriage! Keep working on them both, and they will last you a lifetime.

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Nice truck and welcome to the board

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congrats man! i just bought a 70 stepside a few days back a lot like yours but its red. looks great and nice to see the wifey driving it :)