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tomatocity · 06-09-2005, 10:37 PM

Time to say 'Hey'.

Tomorrow I will be flying out of Sacramento to Nebraska to buy what I thought was a 1970 Chevrolet C10. As it turns out it is a 1970 GMC C15 with a Chevy grill and tailgate. Other than that it seems to be a very nice truck at a very reasonable price. I have been hunting for a 67-72 for years and either missed the deal of my life or was scared away by the price. You would think CA would have many 67-72 trucks and they do with many of them being over priced and some of them being trashed. Don't believe that CA is a rust free state. We have the highest and lowest elevations in the continental United States which means we have lots of snow and lots of desert and lots of salt water. Two of those are havens for rust. Anyway I found this truck on eBay and we were able to make a deal. It is a frame-off rebuild, new two-tone paint, new interior, all the corners, rockers, and fenders are replaced. The gas tank has been removed and the body filled in. The 400 / 350 is average though I have a built 355 for it. My plans are to lower it with front spindles and 4" rear lowering springs + shock relocators, add a new stereo and speakers, add a 21 gallon gas tank, new aluminized 2.5" exhaust dumping out behind the rear wheels. Oh and new side mirrors. Eventually I might get around to adding wheels if I find a good deal. More to come. Hope to meet most of the Northern California and Western US members. Tim

chickenwing · 06-09-2005, 10:46 PM

Have a safe trip. Can't wait to see your new toy. 2 new Sacramento members in 2 days! Things are looking up!

***Liz*** · 06-11-2005, 10:59 AM

welcome

70short/step · 06-11-2005, 06:22 PM

Welcome aboard. Just South of you in Stockton!

longhorn71 · 06-12-2005, 08:06 PM

welcome

06-09-2005, 10:37 PM	#1
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	newbie from Sacramento CA Time to say 'Hey'. Tomorrow I will be flying out of Sacramento to Nebraska to buy what I thought was a 1970 Chevrolet C10. As it turns out it is a 1970 GMC C15 with a Chevy grill and tailgate. Other than that it seems to be a very nice truck at a very reasonable price. I have been hunting for a 67-72 for years and either missed the deal of my life or was scared away by the price. You would think CA would have many 67-72 trucks and they do with many of them being over priced and some of them being trashed. Don't believe that CA is a rust free state. We have the highest and lowest elevations in the continental United States which means we have lots of snow and lots of desert and lots of salt water. Two of those are havens for rust. Anyway I found this truck on eBay and we were able to make a deal. It is a frame-off rebuild, new two-tone paint, new interior, all the corners, rockers, and fenders are replaced. The gas tank has been removed and the body filled in. The 400 / 350 is average though I have a built 355 for it. My plans are to lower it with front spindles and 4" rear lowering springs + shock relocators, add a new stereo and speakers, add a 21 gallon gas tank, new aluminized 2.5" exhaust dumping out behind the rear wheels. Oh and new side mirrors. Eventually I might get around to adding wheels if I find a good deal. More to come. Hope to meet most of the Northern California and Western US members. Tim __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

06-09-2005, 10:46 PM	#2
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Have a safe trip. Can't wait to see your new toy. 2 new Sacramento members in 2 days! Things are looking up! __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

06-11-2005, 06:22 PM	#4
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Welcome aboard. Just South of you in Stockton! __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

06-11-2005, 10:59 AM	#3
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	welcome

06-12-2005, 08:06 PM	#5
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	welcome



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