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68c10owner · 10-26-2008, 08:29 PM

I`ve been a member for a a while but always had a 60`s truck. Well today I picked up a pretty clean 84 shortbed stepside. It`s pretty basic. It has a 305/700R4 set up. Nothing fancy at all, just a clean driver. I have some plans for it but for now it`s just going to be my daily driver. I`ll get some pics up soon.

**N2TRUX** · 10-26-2008, 08:34 PM

Cool! Glad to have ya here in the 73-87 section...

72BlckButy · 10-26-2008, 09:00 PM

Can't wait to see the pics of your new truck...

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-26-2008, 09:09 PM

Sounds good

**old Rusty C10** · 10-26-2008, 09:13 PM

we gotta see pics!! congrats on the purchase

68c10owner · 10-26-2008, 11:29 PM

Thanks guys. I`ll get some pics up tomorrow.

68c10owner · 10-27-2008, 12:31 PM

Here are some pics. The camera died before I could get some engine shots but it`s a bone stock 305. I paid $1600 for it. It has a fresh tranny, new tires, new steering box and tie rods, pioneer cd player, and a bunch of recipts for work done recently that are about $3000 in repairs. THere is some minor dents here and there but I didn`t see any rot at all. It looks like it was a old utility truck because it was orange/yellow originaly and is pretty basic, no carper or gauges and there are 2 plugs on the roof where there were lights or something. Did I get a decent deal?

**Palf70Step** · 10-27-2008, 12:35 PM

Sweet and clean looking stepside~!!

84 400 · 10-27-2008, 07:48 PM

i think you got a decent deal if it has a new trans and all. I like the bare bones truck. crank windows and alll that equals less things to break. Nice truck

68c10owner · 10-27-2008, 08:11 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah they crank but I just found out that the driver window pops out of the door if you don`t guide it when rollong it up and the driver wing window is sealed shut and the wing lock is ready to fall off but other than that it`s ok. Passed smog today with only needing a new gas cap.

**N2TRUX** · 10-27-2008, 08:47 PM

You got a good deal. Nice thing about these trucks is all that's easy to fix, and parts are cheap as well as abundant.

68c10owner · 10-27-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You got a good deal. Nice thing about these trucks is all that's easy to fix, and parts are cheap as well as abundant.

Yeah I had a 75 GMC years ago and briefly had a 84 suburban a couple years back so I got a bunch of catologs and there is plenty of parts available which is a big reason I was looiking for a 73-87 truck.

On a side note, I just found a 87 TBI engine still running in the truck for $200. The guy said if I help him pull it I can have any of the electrical stuff I want. Is that a decent deal? Is it worth it to go that route or should I stick with a carb?

D13 · 10-28-2008, 06:30 AM

Nope. You got taken. You better drive it to michigan and drop it off in my drive today. You can drive my rusty 87 diesel home in exchange.

Seriously, nice score. Rust free sheet metal would cost that here in Michigan. That it rusn is a serious plus.

Cherub · 10-28-2008, 07:51 AM

welcome and nice looking truck

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-28-2008, 03:11 PM

Looks like you got a good deal to me. What are your plans for your truck? ...Joe

68c10owner · 10-28-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseDale3and8

Looks like you got a good deal to me. What are your plans for your truck? ...Joe

Well I just pidcked up a 93 chevy seat today so that will be the first change. I want to finish building my 350 and drop that in to replce the 305. I thought about going TBI since I foundd a whole set up cheap but I don`t think it`s a practical swap right now. I also want to lower it, maybe a 4/6 or 5/6, and some different wheels and tires. I also might swap the bed for a fleetside I found for $100. It`ll be a long road since it`s going to be my daily driver so no long periods of down time and the fact that I`m broke,lol. Took just about every last penny for me to buy the truck in the first place since I didn`t plan to spend this much.

1984 swb chevy · 10-28-2008, 11:47 PM

Looks like a nice start. I would keep the step side if it is in good condition.

keith61760 · 10-29-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 68c10owner

I also might swap the bed for a fleetside I found for $100.

Looks good. Too bad you weren't closer to Fresno, we could just swap beds.

68c10owner · 10-29-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 1984 swb chevy

Looks like a nice start. I would keep the step side if it is in good condition.

Thanks. The bed isn`t too bad but the front panel has some dents from stuff hitting it and some thoer minor stuff.

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Originally Posted by keith61760

Looks good. Too bad you weren't closer to Fresno, we could just swap beds.

Well depending on how long it would take to actually swap beds it might be a possability in the future.

jchav62 · 10-28-2008, 03:36 PM

Very nice truck! Welcome to this side of the board...

84 400 · 10-29-2008, 02:46 AM

yeah my front bed panal is bowed bad from a cooler sliding forward and then it slid back and bowed out the tail gate. goood luck on the bed hunt.

68c10owner · 10-29-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 84 400

yeah my front bed panal is bowed bad from a cooler sliding forward and then it slid back and bowed out the tail gate. goood luck on the bed hunt.

I already found a short fleet bed for $100 but I think it`ll be gone by the time I can go get it. I don`t have any time this weekend at all.

manimal · 10-29-2008, 09:58 AM

Nice truck! You got a good deal. Kinda looks like mine...

1BadC10 · 10-29-2008, 12:55 PM

Looks like a SOLID truck. Good deal!

andresco50 · 10-29-2008, 01:05 PM

Nice truck!!! good project

10-26-2008, 08:29 PM	#1
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,005	got a new truck I`ve been a member for a a while but always had a 60`s truck. Well today I picked up a pretty clean 84 shortbed stepside. It`s pretty basic. It has a 305/700R4 set up. Nothing fancy at all, just a clean driver. I have some plans for it but for now it`s just going to be my daily driver. I`ll get some pics up soon. __________________ Anthony

10-26-2008, 08:34 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: got a new truck Cool! Glad to have ya here in the 73-87 section... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-26-2008, 09:00 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: got a new truck Can't wait to see the pics of your new truck... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-26-2008, 09:09 PM	#4
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: got a new truck Sounds good

10-26-2008, 09:13 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: got a new truck we gotta see pics!! congrats on the purchase __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-26-2008, 11:29 PM	#6
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,005	Re: got a new truck Thanks guys. I`ll get some pics up tomorrow. __________________ Anthony

10-27-2008, 12:31 PM	#7
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,005	Re: got a new truck Here are some pics. The camera died before I could get some engine shots but it`s a bone stock 305. I paid $1600 for it. It has a fresh tranny, new tires, new steering box and tie rods, pioneer cd player, and a bunch of recipts for work done recently that are about $3000 in repairs. THere is some minor dents here and there but I didn`t see any rot at all. It looks like it was a old utility truck because it was orange/yellow originaly and is pretty basic, no carper or gauges and there are 2 plugs on the roof where there were lights or something. Did I get a decent deal? __________________ Anthony Last edited by 68c10owner; 03-28-2009 at 01:51 AM.

10-27-2008, 12:35 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: got a new truck Sweet and clean looking stepside~!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-27-2008, 07:48 PM	#9
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: got a new truck i think you got a decent deal if it has a new trans and all. I like the bare bones truck. crank windows and alll that equals less things to break. Nice truck __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-27-2008, 08:11 PM	#10
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,005	Re: got a new truck Thanks guys. Yeah they crank but I just found out that the driver window pops out of the door if you don`t guide it when rollong it up and the driver wing window is sealed shut and the wing lock is ready to fall off but other than that it`s ok. Passed smog today with only needing a new gas cap. __________________ Anthony

10-27-2008, 08:47 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: got a new truck You got a good deal. Nice thing about these trucks is all that's easy to fix, and parts are cheap as well as abundant. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-28-2008, 06:30 AM	#13
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: got a new truck Nope. You got taken. You better drive it to michigan and drop it off in my drive today. You can drive my rusty 87 diesel home in exchange. Seriously, nice score. Rust free sheet metal would cost that here in Michigan. That it rusn is a serious plus. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors Last edited by D13; 10-28-2008 at 06:31 AM.

10-28-2008, 07:51 AM	#14
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: got a new truck welcome and nice looking truck

10-28-2008, 03:11 PM	#15
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: got a new truck Looks like you got a good deal to me. What are your plans for your truck? ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

10-28-2008, 11:47 PM	#17
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: got a new truck Looks like a nice start. I would keep the step side if it is in good condition.



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10-28-2008, 03:36 PM	#20
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: got a new truck Very nice truck! Welcome to this side of the board... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

10-29-2008, 02:46 AM	#21
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: got a new truck yeah my front bed panal is bowed bad from a cooler sliding forward and then it slid back and bowed out the tail gate. goood luck on the bed hunt. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-29-2008, 09:58 AM	#23
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: got a new truck Nice truck! You got a good deal. Kinda looks like mine... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT Last edited by manimal; 10-29-2008 at 10:01 AM.

10-29-2008, 12:55 PM	#24
1BadC10 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 16	Re: got a new truck Looks like a SOLID truck. Good deal! __________________ 1986 Chevy Silverado (RCSB) - 5.3L/4L60E nearly complete...

10-29-2008, 01:05 PM	#25
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: got a new truck Nice truck!!! good project __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

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