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messed up c-10 · 01-14-2003, 05:51 PM

Ok I have decided that I'm going to try for OU which means I wont be selling my truck when I go to college. So what should I do first?

Tom · 01-14-2003, 06:41 PM

I choose option #4- build up big block
YEAH BABY!!!!

blazer-k5 · 01-14-2003, 06:49 PM

383

messed up c-10 · 01-14-2003, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom
I choose option #4- build up big block
YEAH BABY!!!!

Yeah if only I could. Also that 383 build up includes a new exhaust system.

blazer-k5 · 01-14-2003, 06:54 PM

If he could afford it ha ha.

low 84 · 01-14-2003, 07:38 PM

383 dood!

messed up c-10 · 01-14-2003, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by blazer-k5
If he could afford it ha ha.

Maybe if your vo-tech buddies would build it I could afford it.

Myride · 01-14-2003, 08:33 PM

383

gchemist · 01-14-2003, 08:50 PM

Pay for school first. Then after you start making the big $$$ do it all!!

messed up c-10 · 01-14-2003, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gchemist
Pay for school first. Then after you start making the big $$$ do it all!!

I don't know if it could make it five years before that.

*mike reeh* · 01-14-2003, 09:59 PM

man tough call. I would probably have to pick #2. exterior/paint. Only because if you put it off it may never get done, and the body will only keep rusting and denting, etc. You can always build a motor or install a radio.... plus its so rare to see a NICE looking 73-87 on the road.. lots of them have work done but when you see one that looks really nice, it stands out, and youre like "wow" thats a sweet looking truck, regardless of whatever else is done to it. Now that my truck is mechanically done, I dont see myself doing the paint body anytime soon because I keep putting it off (Too much time & $$! but what else is new?)

oh well just my opinion. take it with a grain of salt

mike

79BIG10 · 01-15-2003, 12:58 AM

Depends. If your engine is good condition then I would look into a tranny (if needed), then the interior. You want to be comfortable driving. Exterior is a good chioce but I'd want to have everything else done before then. Even if it means primering a fender or something then so be it. The paint is the last thing I'm doing.

bill_ont_canada · 01-15-2003, 02:28 AM

In my Humble opinion, Body and Paint.

If it runs ok you may as well be lookin' great.

Low87 · 01-15-2003, 10:51 AM

I say cowl hood and paint, and call me about the cowl hood!

BigRed · 01-15-2003, 11:01 AM

383, that's what I'm doing

That's something you can build everything else around.

messed up c-10 · 01-17-2003, 06:13 PM

thanks for all your input guys. My computer is really screwed up right now so I wont be able to post as much for now. It looks like the 383 is winning so far. The price on the 383 will be over $3000, the interior will be around $1300, and the paint and hood would be around at least $500.

View Poll Results: What should my next improvement be?
Interior: Bucket seats, floorshifter, new gauges and radio	3	20.00%
Exterior: New cowl hood and paint job	5	33.33%
Engine: 383 build up.	7	46.67%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

01-14-2003, 05:51 PM	#1
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	Your Opinions please Ok I have decided that I'm going to try for OU which means I wont be selling my truck when I go to college. So what should I do first? __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

01-14-2003, 06:54 PM	#5
blazer-k5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mcloud,Ok Posts: 157	If he could afford it ha ha. __________________ No trees were killed to send this note but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. AKA. RABIDJOE... if you have to ask you prob don't want to know. Ive had my shots dont worry 1960 235 4SPD C30 Last edited by blazer-k5; 01-14-2003 at 07:16 PM.

01-14-2003, 07:38 PM	#6
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	383 dood! __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

01-14-2003, 08:50 PM	#9
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Pay for school first. Then after you start making the big $$$ do it all!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-14-2003, 06:41 PM	#2
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	I choose option #4- build up big block YEAH BABY!!!! __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

01-14-2003, 06:49 PM	#3
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01-14-2003, 09:59 PM	#11
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	man tough call. I would probably have to pick #2. exterior/paint. Only because if you put it off it may never get done, and the body will only keep rusting and denting, etc. You can always build a motor or install a radio.... plus its so rare to see a NICE looking 73-87 on the road.. lots of them have work done but when you see one that looks really nice, it stands out, and youre like "wow" thats a sweet looking truck, regardless of whatever else is done to it. Now that my truck is mechanically done, I dont see myself doing the paint body anytime soon because I keep putting it off (Too much time & $$! but what else is new?) oh well just my opinion. take it with a grain of salt mike

01-15-2003, 12:58 AM	#12
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Depends. If your engine is good condition then I would look into a tranny (if needed), then the interior. You want to be comfortable driving. Exterior is a good chioce but I'd want to have everything else done before then. Even if it means primering a fender or something then so be it. The paint is the last thing I'm doing. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-15-2003, 02:28 AM	#13
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	In my Humble opinion, Body and Paint. If it runs ok you may as well be lookin' great. __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

01-15-2003, 10:51 AM	#14
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I say cowl hood and paint, and call me about the cowl hood! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

01-15-2003, 11:01 AM	#15
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	383, that's what I'm doing That's something you can build everything else around. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

01-17-2003, 06:13 PM	#16
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	thanks for all your input guys. My computer is really screwed up right now so I wont be able to post as much for now. It looks like the 383 is winning so far. The price on the 383 will be over $3000, the interior will be around $1300, and the paint and hood would be around at least $500. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter



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