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71 C10 In Progress · 02-10-2008, 08:37 AM

hey guys my name is bob from suisun city california. i just bought a 71 chevy c10 and want to start restoring it. i think i can get a lot of help from you all as it seems like you guys know more about all this than i do. LOL

i have done some of the basics like new plugs, wires, battery cables/terminals, and alternator. the bench seat was really bad so i found a new one for $30 that is in really good shape out of a 73 ford f 250 and i put that in two days ago and im gonna recover it later the way i want to match the interior.

the engine is a 307. i dont know much about cars or anything so im in the process of learning.

if you guys can give me tips on where to find parts (hard to find ones i mean) like the windshield washer pump i need and an old style steering wheel to replace the terrible looking one i have now, or any ideas you might have would be great. thanks guys

Bob

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-10-2008, 09:25 AM

Welcome to the 67-72 Truck Board from West Michigan!

Jim

72BlckButy · 02-10-2008, 10:05 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You've come to the right place to find information, parts and other's that love these trucks as much as you do.

Jerry Jones · 02-10-2008, 10:07 AM

Welcome aboard from across the river (Antioch)

Cyclone44 · 02-10-2008, 10:44 AM

from Knoxville Tn....

krue · 02-10-2008, 11:06 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

corn · 02-10-2008, 11:19 AM

Welcome!

extd56 · 02-10-2008, 02:58 PM

I am in Vacaville. Let me know if you need some parts or a little bit of helpful information.

bowtieboy93 · 02-10-2008, 03:27 PM

welcome from surrey, bc!

windshield washer pump:
http://lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.asp?page=149

Steering wheels:
http://classicparts.com/searchprods....t_on=&sort_by=

harmsy · 02-10-2008, 11:07 PM

Welcome ........This site rocks........

71 C10 In Progress · 02-12-2008, 01:39 AM

thanks bowtieboy93, those links are awesome!!! its dangerous for me to look at those sites because i want so many things i found there!!!! LOL every time i go to those sites i need to tell myself, "i have bills to pay too!" LOL but all in time ill get everything i want for my truck.

hey got a question, my hood is not lining up at the point near the windshield, i have already tried to adjust the bolts at the hinges but when i do and finally get it to line up right, the hood does not want to latch properly in the front. by not lining up right i mean the hood is up higher in the back than it is in front. adjusting the bolts just dont seem to be working i tried 2 or 3 times and every time, i fix the back while messing up the front. WTF???? how can i fix this? you think i need new springs on the hinges? they seem to be working but maybe they're just too old and not as strong as they need to be to hold down the back of the hood? Possible???

ChevLoRay · 02-12-2008, 01:44 AM

In all likelihood, the springs are weak, and the hood hinges are tweaked. If you want to check with a local dealer, here's the GM parts numbers for the hinges: LH = 391-1705; RH = 391-1706. They're in their parts catalog under Cat. Gp. 08-015. The springs are under group 08-013. I don't have the part number in front of me, but I can get it.

jsbgump · 02-10-2008, 11:34 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

shaneschevys · 02-10-2008, 11:48 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

**jerry moss** · 02-10-2008, 11:56 PM

Bob,
welcome , i'm over in brentwood. if you're ever over this way stop in and say

crzngmychvy · 02-11-2008, 12:25 AM

Welcome from socal!

ChevLoRay · 02-11-2008, 12:28 AM

....and a Big Welcome from The Heart of Arkansas!!

Suisun City, Fairfield, Vacaville....all in the same vicinity of CA. Nice area. "Nice breezes, too". No bugs, leave the patio doors open...can't say that about my location.

**Palf70Step** · 02-11-2008, 12:39 AM

Welcome from the bottom end of Mississippi!

Premium72 · 02-11-2008, 01:41 AM

welcome to the board. i dont know how far you are from Corona Ca. but Brothers trucks is there, in my Opinoin thier the best for parts. its gettting tot he point where nothing is hard to find for these anymore..more an more folks are maken stuff for these trucks, the problem is finding good quality made parts, if you got any questions just ask someone here will be able to help. but on a side note..you should quit now while your ahead this is a bad addiction that is impossible to kick......JUST SAY NO!!..

powerbench · 02-11-2008, 02:19 AM

Chevyholic · 02-11-2008, 03:43 AM

Welcome from Texas and also a 71' owner. I grew up in Fairfield, but haven't been there in ~20 years, at least. Still have family in Fairfield and Vacaville though.

Cheers,
David

71 C10 In Progress · 02-12-2008, 01:48 AM

chevLoRay, have any idea on how much they cost??

71 C10 In Progress · 02-12-2008, 01:57 AM

hey guys i found these springs for my hood. can u check them out and let me know if you think they will work. im sure then will, springs are springs, i think. LOL but as i am new to all this, just want to hear from the experts. thanks guys

http://classicparts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=38-414

71 C10 In Progress · 02-12-2008, 02:10 AM

never thought of that. ill try that today. thanks

ps. i cant send you this weather because its an awesome 78 degrees right now and if i do then we'll be cold over here like you are over there!! LOL

**VetteVet** · 02-12-2008, 02:05 AM

From cold western Michigan.

I would pull the hood hinges off and take them out of the equation. Then lay the hood on the truck and see if it lines up correctly. If it doesn't then you may have to tweek the fenders or whatever is out of line. If the hood looks good then it's the hinges or weak springs like the other guys have said.
Good luck and send us some of your weather. LOL

02-10-2008, 08:37 AM	#1
71 C10 In Progress Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suisun California Posts: 5	New member here hey guys my name is bob from suisun city california. i just bought a 71 chevy c10 and want to start restoring it. i think i can get a lot of help from you all as it seems like you guys know more about all this than i do. LOL i have done some of the basics like new plugs, wires, battery cables/terminals, and alternator. the bench seat was really bad so i found a new one for $30 that is in really good shape out of a 73 ford f 250 and i put that in two days ago and im gonna recover it later the way i want to match the interior. the engine is a 307. i dont know much about cars or anything so im in the process of learning. if you guys can give me tips on where to find parts (hard to find ones i mean) like the windshield washer pump i need and an old style steering wheel to replace the terrible looking one i have now, or any ideas you might have would be great. thanks guys Bob

02-10-2008, 09:25 AM	#2
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02-12-2008, 01:39 AM	#11
71 C10 In Progress Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suisun California Posts: 5	Re: New member here thanks bowtieboy93, those links are awesome!!! its dangerous for me to look at those sites because i want so many things i found there!!!! LOL every time i go to those sites i need to tell myself, "i have bills to pay too!" LOL but all in time ill get everything i want for my truck. hey got a question, my hood is not lining up at the point near the windshield, i have already tried to adjust the bolts at the hinges but when i do and finally get it to line up right, the hood does not want to latch properly in the front. by not lining up right i mean the hood is up higher in the back than it is in front. adjusting the bolts just dont seem to be working i tried 2 or 3 times and every time, i fix the back while messing up the front. WTF???? how can i fix this? you think i need new springs on the hinges? they seem to be working but maybe they're just too old and not as strong as they need to be to hold down the back of the hood? Possible??? __________________ ----------------------------- Bob Currently restoring a 1971 Chevy C-10

02-12-2008, 01:44 AM	#12
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New member here In all likelihood, the springs are weak, and the hood hinges are tweaked. If you want to check with a local dealer, here's the GM parts numbers for the hinges: LH = 391-1705; RH = 391-1706. They're in their parts catalog under Cat. Gp. 08-015. The springs are under group 08-013. I don't have the part number in front of me, but I can get it. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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02-11-2008, 12:28 AM	#17
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New member here ....and a Big Welcome from The Heart of Arkansas!! Suisun City, Fairfield, Vacaville....all in the same vicinity of CA. Nice area. "Nice breezes, too". No bugs, leave the patio doors open...can't say that about my location. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Re: New member here Welcome from Texas and also a 71' owner. I grew up in Fairfield, but haven't been there in ~20 years, at least. Still have family in Fairfield and Vacaville though. Cheers, David __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite!

02-12-2008, 01:48 AM	#22
71 C10 In Progress Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suisun California Posts: 5	Re: New member here chevLoRay, have any idea on how much they cost?? __________________ ----------------------------- Bob Currently restoring a 1971 Chevy C-10

02-12-2008, 01:57 AM	#23
71 C10 In Progress Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suisun California Posts: 5	Re: New member here hey guys i found these springs for my hood. can u check them out and let me know if you think they will work. im sure then will, springs are springs, i think. LOL but as i am new to all this, just want to hear from the experts. thanks guys http://classicparts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=38-414 __________________ ----------------------------- Bob Currently restoring a 1971 Chevy C-10

02-12-2008, 02:10 AM	#24
71 C10 In Progress Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suisun California Posts: 5	Re: New member here never thought of that. ill try that today. thanks ps. i cant send you this weather because its an awesome 78 degrees right now and if i do then we'll be cold over here like you are over there!! LOL __________________ ----------------------------- Bob Currently restoring a 1971 Chevy C-10

02-12-2008, 02:05 AM	#25
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,718	Re: New member here From cold western Michigan. I would pull the hood hinges off and take them out of the equation. Then lay the hood on the truck and see if it lines up correctly. If it doesn't then you may have to tweek the fenders or whatever is out of line. If the hood looks good then it's the hinges or weak springs like the other guys have said. Good luck and send us some of your weather. LOL __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative. Last edited by VetteVet; 02-12-2008 at 02:06 AM.

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