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DingoDan · 07-30-2011, 11:06 AM

I am buying a 1968 Chevy C-10, stepside pickup tomorrow and have some questions.
First off it is all original except for a dual-exhaust system and a few nick-nacks replaced on the engine. Drums around, oil-painted bed rails, and the body looks amazing. I read on all these forums for the places to check for rust and there was nothing to note. One family owned, from grandfather to father to daughter, and now it's leaving the family to be mine.
I just got back from a deployment and wanted to start the journey of restoring a classic.
It has the inline 6, three on the tree. My question is, how can I keep the 3 on the tree but upgrade the trans to something a little more stout and reliable. I plan on dropping a 350 in it or a 4 bolt diesel. It will be my daily drive/show truck.
Also the front brakes are out, and there seems to be a good amount of oil/grease behind the wheels. Any resources to tell what to replace, whether the drums need replaced or if it's the master cylinder?

07-30-2011, 11:06 AM	#1
DingoDan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1	New 1968 and some questions. I am buying a 1968 Chevy C-10, stepside pickup tomorrow and have some questions. First off it is all original except for a dual-exhaust system and a few nick-nacks replaced on the engine. Drums around, oil-painted bed rails, and the body looks amazing. I read on all these forums for the places to check for rust and there was nothing to note. One family owned, from grandfather to father to daughter, and now it's leaving the family to be mine. I just got back from a deployment and wanted to start the journey of restoring a classic. It has the inline 6, three on the tree. My question is, how can I keep the 3 on the tree but upgrade the trans to something a little more stout and reliable. I plan on dropping a 350 in it or a 4 bolt diesel. It will be my daily drive/show truck. Also the front brakes are out, and there seems to be a good amount of oil/grease behind the wheels. Any resources to tell what to replace, whether the drums need replaced or if it's the master cylinder? Attached Images __________________ Project: 1968 Chevy C-10 Stepside One-family owned vehicle.