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1973 K10 4wd Super 8

Hi Everyone,
I've been lurking around the site for awhile now. Seems like a good place to be. Here's my story. A few years back my father-n-law was asked to be an extra in the movie Super 8 and they wanted to use his truck too. That's where the 73 K10 comes in. When I first saw his truck I wanted it. It was in great shape. It was in several scenes in the movie. Funny thing is when the movie came out we all went to the premier. I told my wife and son not to say anything out loud if they see the truck on screen. Well, the first time it shows up on screen I scream like a women, "There it is, there it is!" My wife just shook her head. Fast forward a few years and she needs some love. I make my father-n-law an offer and now she's mine. I have her tucked away in storage till I can give it some attention. This is my third square body. In the past I owned a 77 K5 Blazer and a 82 K10 4wd. The first few pics are present condition and then some movie scenes.
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Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

Dang! Did your father-in-law get that much screen time?

Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

Not much screen time. Just a few drive bys in the truck. He did have fun though. Lol

Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

Cool rig! And no NP203, yay 1973!

Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

WOW your truck is famous, Good luck in the build

Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

Found set of rallies today just need the caps.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps4d8lojsg.jpg

Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

Changed my mind on the donor truck. My wife likes it too much to dis-member. She uses it at her work. Might do some light fixing up on it.

Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

It is a really nice donor.

Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

I agree. I think I'm going to sell the donor so it can stay on the road. Or trade it for a nice running 350 installed. Hauled 2 ton of gravel. Also rattled can the bed, looks a little better.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/y...psaxek42gj.jpg

Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

Pulled her out today under her power. Traded the donor truck for a nice 350. Truck now runs great.
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Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

Here's a quick video of my son driving her around at the storage facility. She's almost out of gas. Lol

http://youtu.be/bYbYlvSIv7w

Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

Almost time to bring her home from storage. I fired it up the other day and pulled it out of the unit. I also have a set of rallies and 31x10.50x15 All terrains waiting to put on. Weather has been awful.
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Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

Yep better! I love my BFGs

Re: 1973 K10 4wd Super 8

Time has come for me to pass this truck onto another enthusiast. The body work it needed was a little above my means. The new owner has assured me it will get a full restoration. Thanks for all who viewed this thread and gave your input. Good luck with you and yours.

Spencer