If you can'tlove the one you want, love the one you're with: 1971 C10
 

Well, I am going to commit. After months of seaching I couldn't find what I wanted (rust free C10 with the right color and options) so I settled on this one. Being on the west coast, I have never purchased anything that was rusty, but it seems that I simply couldn't find a rust free truck, so $700 later, this was sitting in the driveway:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...m%2010/015.jpg

This thread will be a story about the work in progress. Basically, this will be a resto to a solid daily driver, not a frame off show truck, but a solid basic restoration. It will take a while, but I have time.

Here's the story: 1971 Custom 10 Deluxe. I am the third owner. The second owner owned it from 1978. Unfortunately while it wasn't necessarily abused, it was used and neglected, sitiing outside, so it's a little weathered.

You can see all the phots here: http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

...but here are some to get the idea

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...m%2010/016.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...m%2010/018.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...m%2010/023.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...m%2010/041.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...m%2010/039.jpg

Here's the good: Completely original, 255 horse 350, Turbo 400, 12 bolt, disc brakes, 5 lug wheels, ochre and black, straight, rust free bed.


The bad: Rust, doesn't drive very well, overall, somwhat weathered.

Call me crazy, but I am going to save it!

Keep posted!!

Re: If you can'tlove the one you want, love the one you're with: 1971 C10
 

good luck! will follow your progress!