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MistaGavin · 12-09-2010, 02:37 AM

Hey guys, I recently bought a 1970 CST-10 2wd long bed, big block(still runs strong), auto, bucket seats, ect. I have wanted one of these ever since my sister had and old 72 in high school that my dad built up for her. I saw the truck was for sale by the original owner so I went to look at it this summer, and he didn't like my first offer. I went back a couple months later just as the snow began to fall. The truck was still there so I offered him 1000 cash on the spot. He accepted so I took it home.

The bad thing about it is that it was rolled back in '71 (yeah 1971) and the bondo on the roof needs to be redone. It could use a new driver side fender, grille, and obviously the notorious rocker panels. I have already began acquiring small parts such as taillight bezels (originals were beat up bad), interior dome light, some new mirrors, Chevy hubcaps, and some other small stuff. Pretty much my entire Christmas and birthday lists are truck parts (I'm a poor college student).

As soon as 2nd semester is done my father and I plan on replacing the old points distributor with HEI, installing MSD wires, running the exhaust out behind the doors, replacing plugs, the big project of removing the ugly mustard colored paint that was slapped over the stock medium olive paint, and repainting it a brighter green and black.

So I have a few questions, How do I remove the stock trim so that I can reuse it? Will i need new trim clips? What do you guys think from the pictures? I read these forums a lot, so general advice or wisdom to my situation would be handy. I included some pictures of the build sheet as well. Thanks guys, Mike

**too much stuff** · 12-09-2010, 06:40 PM

That is a nicely equipped truck. I see lots of potential. The lower trim will have some 3/8ths nuts on the back side. The ends of the truck will have some phillips screws. Some of them may have a push in style also. Which means you will have to get on the backside and squeeze it together.
Welcome to the board, Eric

akpackfan · 12-09-2010, 09:07 PM

Hey Mista,

I'm in Wasilla and about one year ago I bought a '71 C10 from a guy down here. Been replacing body and engine parts the past year and finally got to drive it for a few days this fall before the snow flew. Driving these old trucks feels so right...... especially with Thrush glass packs and Cragar SS wheels

Maybe we can help each other with the issues that come up being way up here (parts, mostly).....

Zoomin · 12-09-2010, 09:37 PM

Wow - now I know 5 people that live in Wasilla!

akpackfan · 12-09-2010, 11:47 PM

Other members from this board? BTW, I lived in Yukon for 2 years.

MistaGavin · 12-10-2010, 12:23 AM

Yeah, the shipping on big items is what would kill me. I'm pretty sure the last time I checked it cost just as much to ship a fender as the fender itself. I will probably just try to find one from a junkyard. I will also probably try to save the grille as a new one costs just as much as the truck!(from LMC anyway)

Zoomin · 12-10-2010, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akpackfan

Other members from this board? BTW, I lived in Yukon for 2 years.

Nah - just the former governor and her family.

kcsa75 · 12-10-2010, 12:08 PM

My ex Father-in-Law lives on Finger Lake between Wasilla and Palmer.

If you've never been it's worth the trip. Pictures don't do it justice!

MistaGavin · 07-19-2011, 11:19 AM

UPDATE:

Well fellas after months of metalwork, cursing, justifying a 19 year old college kid spending 1000 dollars on paint for a 1000 bondo baby, and buying new reproduction parts as fast as I could earn the money, I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The Colonel should be on the road in two weeks, hope to get my new grille bolted on today.

The paint is PPG Deltron 2010/11 Camaro Synergy Green. At 127.50 a quart, this stuff sure shows imperfections, probably worse than gloss black would. Regardless, it's exactly what I wanted, presentable and LOUD

rsavage · 07-20-2011, 06:06 AM

Your truck is looking great. Nice work!

eagleuh1 · 07-20-2011, 06:47 AM

Nice. Like the green.

sanford66 · 07-20-2011, 12:26 PM

Nice job, that green is going to turn some heads! Joseph

**70cst** · 07-20-2011, 06:05 AM

Hey MistaGavin ...

and

from Ohio

transformation. Great work

12-09-2010, 02:37 AM	#1
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Some Questions From a New Owner Hey guys, I recently bought a 1970 CST-10 2wd long bed, big block(still runs strong), auto, bucket seats, ect. I have wanted one of these ever since my sister had and old 72 in high school that my dad built up for her. I saw the truck was for sale by the original owner so I went to look at it this summer, and he didn't like my first offer. I went back a couple months later just as the snow began to fall. The truck was still there so I offered him 1000 cash on the spot. He accepted so I took it home. The bad thing about it is that it was rolled back in '71 (yeah 1971) and the bondo on the roof needs to be redone. It could use a new driver side fender, grille, and obviously the notorious rocker panels. I have already began acquiring small parts such as taillight bezels (originals were beat up bad), interior dome light, some new mirrors, Chevy hubcaps, and some other small stuff. Pretty much my entire Christmas and birthday lists are truck parts (I'm a poor college student). As soon as 2nd semester is done my father and I plan on replacing the old points distributor with HEI, installing MSD wires, running the exhaust out behind the doors, replacing plugs, the big project of removing the ugly mustard colored paint that was slapped over the stock medium olive paint, and repainting it a brighter green and black. So I have a few questions, How do I remove the stock trim so that I can reuse it? Will i need new trim clips? What do you guys think from the pictures? I read these forums a lot, so general advice or wisdom to my situation would be handy. I included some pictures of the build sheet as well. Thanks guys, Mike Attached Images

12-09-2010, 06:40 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,713	Re: Some Questions From a New Owner That is a nicely equipped truck. I see lots of potential. The lower trim will have some 3/8ths nuts on the back side. The ends of the truck will have some phillips screws. Some of them may have a push in style also. Which means you will have to get on the backside and squeeze it together. Welcome to the board, Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-09-2010, 09:07 PM	#3
akpackfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 38	Re: Some Questions From a New Owner Hey Mista, I'm in Wasilla and about one year ago I bought a '71 C10 from a guy down here. Been replacing body and engine parts the past year and finally got to drive it for a few days this fall before the snow flew. Driving these old trucks feels so right...... especially with Thrush glass packs and Cragar SS wheels Maybe we can help each other with the issues that come up being way up here (parts, mostly).....

12-09-2010, 09:37 PM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Some Questions From a New Owner Wow - now I know 5 people that live in Wasilla! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

12-09-2010, 11:47 PM	#5
akpackfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 38	Re: Some Questions From a New Owner Other members from this board? BTW, I lived in Yukon for 2 years.

12-10-2010, 12:23 AM	#6
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Re: Some Questions From a New Owner Yeah, the shipping on big items is what would kill me. I'm pretty sure the last time I checked it cost just as much to ship a fender as the fender itself. I will probably just try to find one from a junkyard. I will also probably try to save the grille as a new one costs just as much as the truck!(from LMC anyway)

12-10-2010, 12:08 PM	#8
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Some Questions From a New Owner My ex Father-in-Law lives on Finger Lake between Wasilla and Palmer. If you've never been it's worth the trip. Pictures don't do it justice! __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

07-19-2011, 11:19 AM	#9
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Re: Some Questions From a New Owner UPDATE: Well fellas after months of metalwork, cursing, justifying a 19 year old college kid spending 1000 dollars on paint for a 1000 bondo baby, and buying new reproduction parts as fast as I could earn the money, I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The Colonel should be on the road in two weeks, hope to get my new grille bolted on today. The paint is PPG Deltron 2010/11 Camaro Synergy Green. At 127.50 a quart, this stuff sure shows imperfections, probably worse than gloss black would. Regardless, it's exactly what I wanted, presentable and LOUD Attached Images __________________ You're not old, it IS loud! 1970 CST-10 BB 400 Last edited by MistaGavin; 07-19-2011 at 11:27 AM.

07-20-2011, 06:06 AM	#10
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Some Questions From a New Owner Your truck is looking great. Nice work! __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

07-20-2011, 06:47 AM	#11
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Some Questions From a New Owner Nice. Like the green.

07-20-2011, 12:26 PM	#12
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Some Questions From a New Owner Nice job, that green is going to turn some heads! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

07-20-2011, 06:05 AM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Some Questions From a New Owner Hey MistaGavin ... and from Ohio transformation. Great work __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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