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corkscrew · 08-28-2006, 07:43 PM

Hello board this is my first post and i wanted to get some experienced posters give me some comments. I am a 16 year old man who just purchased a 1970 chev and is in mint condition. Only a few spots of rust.

What can i do to enhance the performance of my rebuilt stock 350 motor?
It has a cam already BTW.

For the mirrors which ones work well on the truck. I got those little 4 inch ones and they are driveing me nuts!

I can Post picks if you want.

Is there a way to get better lights? the lights on it do not show much stuff!

Any things to look at that could make it look good because the truck is mainly stock. Thanks guys.

**john** · 08-28-2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by corkscrew

I can Post picks if you want.
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and pics are required.

corkscrew · 08-28-2006, 11:13 PM

How can you put on pictures without putting them on the internet first?

Chevyman680063 · 08-29-2006, 12:33 AM

LMCTruck has the Crystal Clear Headlights for $29.95 each. You can also get the ion blue bulbs (similar to what some newer cars use) to use in these headlights instead of the white bulb that comes with the headlights. The ion blue bulbs are $12.95 each. If you upgrade to these headlights it would be a safe bet to get the heavyduty headlight harness to match for $29.95. LMC also offers the tripod style headlights for $69.95 each. I'm not sure if the headlights have a glass or plastic lens though. Their website is www.lmctruck.com if you just want to check them out.

krue · 08-29-2006, 12:54 AM

You can upload your pictures using the "manage attachments" button on the reply/new post page.
Welcome from South Mississippi!

corkscrew · 08-29-2006, 02:59 PM

Testing to see if the picture comes...I got some more to post!

Jerry Jones · 08-29-2006, 03:24 PM

More!!!

corkscrew · 08-29-2006, 03:27 PM

Here Is the exterior.

corkscrew · 08-29-2006, 03:31 PM

Engine is kinda tough to see.

corkscrew · 08-29-2006, 03:34 PM

engine-350 with edelbrock carb and valve covers.

Jerry Jones · 08-29-2006, 03:43 PM

Lookin good corkscrew, I was 25 years older than you before I got a truck that nice. Welcome to the board from No. Cal.

corkscrew · 08-29-2006, 03:50 PM

Out of curiosity Jerry how much would you pay for a truck like this?

corkscrew · 08-29-2006, 03:41 PM

I am looking to add horsepower and i may think about putting a 383 in it. What you guys think?

70-Chevy · 08-29-2006, 04:35 PM

Welcome to the board, you'll find more ideas on this board than you could have ever imagined. Take care, keep truckin!

Chris

Orange · 08-29-2006, 04:49 PM

Looks nice! Welcome to the board!
That color is very bright out in the sun like that.

Stick with that Amsoil filter if you like the 2-stage type.
Out of testing the different kinds of them, the Amsoil was the only one that never broke down. The Accel brand did break down. The Amsoil one though stood to the test.

If you like paper ones, that's a different story altogether...

kingsolver72 · 08-29-2006, 04:45 PM

Looks like you found a pretty clean truck young man.

meathead95 · 08-29-2006, 04:46 PM

go to the faq board and look for the thread on the headlight relays it will be the cheapest way to get good lighting. as for the mirrors i plan on using some off of a mid 90's miata. welcome to the board from nashville

**truckdude239** · 08-29-2006, 05:14 PM

man oh man oh man wish that was mine dont ever sell it you might regett it

corkscrew · 08-29-2006, 05:47 PM

so orange you are saying i shouldnt change anything so far with the air filter? I am going to purchase a edelbrock air intake but thats it. I might eventually upgrade to a bigger engine.

72LoBurb · 08-29-2006, 07:44 PM

Good looking truck, especially for a young guy; you're lucky, I didn't get my 'burb 'til I was 35.

What part of Alberta are you from?
Welcome from Edmonton

corkscrew · 08-29-2006, 07:47 PM

Im just outside of edmonton on a farm What you got?

Jerry Jones · 08-29-2006, 08:12 PM

Well, I don't know, it would depend on a few things. I can tell you that my truck does not have some of the nice mods that yours has, and I paid $5200 for it. Here is mine for comparison.

RiCo · 08-29-2006, 08:14 PM

looks good man, im 16 yearold and and just got a 68 c-10. not as in nice as condition as yours, but itll do.

72LoBurb · 09-02-2006, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by corkscrew

Im just outside of edmonton on a farm What you got?

72 Suburban, it's medium olive...sort of medium olive(a little lighter and more metallic). Still slowly working on it, as budget allows.
If you go to any cruises in Edmonton, you've probably seen it.

Orange · 08-31-2006, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corkscrew

so orange you are saying i shouldnt change anything so far with the air filter? I am going to purchase a edelbrock air intake but thats it. I might eventually upgrade to a bigger engine.

08-28-2006, 07:43 PM	#1
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 254	Ideas for a 70 C-10 Hello board this is my first post and i wanted to get some experienced posters give me some comments. I am a 16 year old man who just purchased a 1970 chev and is in mint condition. Only a few spots of rust. What can i do to enhance the performance of my rebuilt stock 350 motor? It has a cam already BTW. For the mirrors which ones work well on the truck. I got those little 4 inch ones and they are driveing me nuts! I can Post picks if you want. Is there a way to get better lights? the lights on it do not show much stuff! Any things to look at that could make it look good because the truck is mainly stock. Thanks guys.

08-28-2006, 11:13 PM	#3
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 254	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 How can you put on pictures without putting them on the internet first?

08-29-2006, 12:33 AM	#4
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 LMCTruck has the Crystal Clear Headlights for $29.95 each. You can also get the ion blue bulbs (similar to what some newer cars use) to use in these headlights instead of the white bulb that comes with the headlights. The ion blue bulbs are $12.95 each. If you upgrade to these headlights it would be a safe bet to get the heavyduty headlight harness to match for $29.95. LMC also offers the tripod style headlights for $69.95 each. I'm not sure if the headlights have a glass or plastic lens though. Their website is www.lmctruck.com if you just want to check them out.

08-29-2006, 12:54 AM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 You can upload your pictures using the "manage attachments" button on the reply/new post page. Welcome from South Mississippi! __________________ "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"

08-29-2006, 02:59 PM	#6
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 254	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 Testing to see if the picture comes...I got some more to post! Attached Images

08-29-2006, 03:24 PM	#7
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 More!!! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

08-29-2006, 03:27 PM	#8
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 254	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 Here Is the exterior. Attached Images

08-29-2006, 03:31 PM	#9
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 254	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 Engine is kinda tough to see.

08-29-2006, 03:34 PM	#10
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 254	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 engine-350 with edelbrock carb and valve covers. Attached Images

08-29-2006, 03:43 PM	#11
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 Lookin good corkscrew, I was 25 years older than you before I got a truck that nice. Welcome to the board from No. Cal. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

08-29-2006, 03:50 PM	#12
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 254	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 Out of curiosity Jerry how much would you pay for a truck like this?

08-29-2006, 03:41 PM	#13
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 254	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 I am looking to add horsepower and i may think about putting a 383 in it. What you guys think?

08-29-2006, 04:35 PM	#14
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 Welcome to the board, you'll find more ideas on this board than you could have ever imagined. Take care, keep truckin! Chris __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

08-29-2006, 04:49 PM	#15
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 Looks nice! Welcome to the board! That color is very bright out in the sun like that. Stick with that Amsoil filter if you like the 2-stage type. Out of testing the different kinds of them, the Amsoil was the only one that never broke down. The Accel brand did break down. The Amsoil one though stood to the test. If you like paper ones, that's a different story altogether... __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

08-29-2006, 04:45 PM	#16
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,244	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 Looks like you found a pretty clean truck young man. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith



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08-29-2006, 04:46 PM	#17
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 go to the faq board and look for the thread on the headlight relays it will be the cheapest way to get good lighting. as for the mirrors i plan on using some off of a mid 90's miata. welcome to the board from nashville __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

08-29-2006, 05:14 PM	#18
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 man oh man oh man wish that was mine dont ever sell it you might regett it __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-29-2006, 05:47 PM	#19
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 254	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 so orange you are saying i shouldnt change anything so far with the air filter? I am going to purchase a edelbrock air intake but thats it. I might eventually upgrade to a bigger engine.

08-29-2006, 07:44 PM	#20
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 Good looking truck, especially for a young guy; you're lucky, I didn't get my 'burb 'til I was 35. What part of Alberta are you from? Welcome from Edmonton

08-29-2006, 07:47 PM	#21
corkscrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 254	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 Im just outside of edmonton on a farm What you got?

08-29-2006, 08:12 PM	#22
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 Well, I don't know, it would depend on a few things. I can tell you that my truck does not have some of the nice mods that yours has, and I paid $5200 for it. Here is mine for comparison. Attached Images __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

08-29-2006, 08:14 PM	#23
RiCo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 19	Re: Ideas for a 70 C-10 looks good man, im 16 yearold and and just got a 68 c-10. not as in nice as condition as yours, but itll do. Attached Images

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