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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Upland, CA
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Howdy, all!
I just bought my first Chevy truck...a '69 C10! It doesn't run, due to a blown head gasket, but I was able to buy it for $800. That may not sound like a bargain to some, but around here, it's the best I've seen. I'd been looking for one (the right one) for several months, following the theft of my previous ride--let's just say it was of Japanese manufacture, ok? My goal is to make this thing a daily driver (and my only car), but I have a long way to go before it'll be roadworthy and reliable. The game plan, as of right now, is to tear it apart, clean up the chassis, reassemble the mechanicals with as many new parts as my budget allows, then put it back on the road ASAP. I plan to do the tedious body work later on, as time allows. |
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Knoxville Tenn.
Posts: 3,058
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Good start--where are you located?
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56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer |
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,450
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Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! That looks like a steal for $800. What part of the country are you in?
Oh yeah and check out the FAQ submission page for lots of good info on our trucks!
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. ![]() We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Upland, CA
Posts: 4
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jhow66 and krue -- I'm in Upland, CA...about 50 miles east of L.A. (though I thought y'all'd be able to tell it was So Cal from the sunshine!
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'69 C10 Fleetside LWB 0.01% Complete "What wine goes with Cap'n Crunch? I have trouble selecting a wine in the morning. Sometimes I give up." --George Carlin |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Round Rock, Texas
Posts: 858
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Welcome aboard from Texas. Looks like a great project!
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67 is sold
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Troy, Michigan
Posts: 6,738
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Welcome
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Account Suspended
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lake Placid, Florida
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Upland, CA
Posts: 4
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Well, I do have borrowed temporary transportation, an '88 GMC SportSide...it could be worse!
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'69 C10 Fleetside LWB 0.01% Complete "What wine goes with Cap'n Crunch? I have trouble selecting a wine in the morning. Sometimes I give up." --George Carlin |
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Nortonville, Ky
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A.
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$800 was a bargain for a truck that appears to be as solid as yours. Welcome to the board from Virginia!
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Born To Lose Club
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Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North
Posts: 13,306
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Welcome To The Board From The Great White North!
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Brian Smith ![]() 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154. |
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg
Posts: 4,369
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Welcome.
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Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife. |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Loveland Co.
Posts: 3,098
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Welcome. Have fun with your new truck.
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Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html |
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Navel Inspector
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wichita, Ks
Posts: 1,373
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Sounds like you are off to a really great start with a good gameplan!.Congrats!!!
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1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283 |
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#16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada
Posts: 3,180
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Not look like a bargain? That thing is mint compared to what we get for that cash up here. Nice truck..you did well.
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#17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: san bernardino, ca
Posts: 240
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good find, ive been looking for months also (trader, etc) how did you come across this one? I live in berdoo just down the way.
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Speed Limit = Floorboard
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Kasilof, Alaska
Posts: 803
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Welcome to the board! Looks like another one got stolen from somebody.... 800 bucks....didn't you at least feel bad? lol jokin. Welcome from Alaska.
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1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow" |
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#19 |
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Upland, CA
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Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone, but I have been hanging around here since September... This board did a lot to confirm my desire to buy this truck in the first place.
for all who think I "stole" it from the PO -- I would categorize this as a "50 foot truck" .... it looks great until you get much closer than 50 feet. I cleverly chose a picture to post that doesn't let you see how bad those drip rails are! Plus, the dash is nearly completely stripped. I did feel a little bad about the sale price, but it wasn't like I beat the guy down on the price. He was only asking $1000, and my offer was equal to the best one he'd had so far. mrwilmoth -- I did find this truck in the Auto Trader "classic/antique" version (it appeared both in print and online). And for the life of me, I didn't find any better source for ads. For a couple months, it's been part of my morning routine to check the ads online.
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'69 C10 Fleetside LWB 0.01% Complete "What wine goes with Cap'n Crunch? I have trouble selecting a wine in the morning. Sometimes I give up." --George Carlin |
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 8,834
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Welcome from SW Washington State...
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1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo |
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
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Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,608
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Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. Nice looking starting point for a project best of luck to ya..
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GO BIG GREEN ![]() MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
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#22 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 67
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Congrats on your find! I agree with chevytruckfan. There is a lot you can do without completely tearing down the truck. It sounds like you could get it on the road pretty quickly. Then weekend projects until you're ready to take the time (and money) for a full frame off. Take it from someone who has a frame in the garage and a disassembled truck along the side of my house. Have fun man!
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