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05-16-2011, 12:39 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Rockford, IL
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Took the plunge
Since I am new to the site figured I would post up and say hi. I have been toying around with getting a new project since I am to a point on the existing one (2005 GTO) that there wasnt anything more I really wanted to do to it right now. Since I just past a birthday (best reason I could come up) I figured now was a good time... so I started looking for a C10 and finally found a 1979 stepside project that doesnt seem too bad.
  It was sitting in a garage for 12 years..   Only real issue is finding parts and fixing the bed. But the previous owner had a parts (some even new in the boxes sitting there)   So now the hunt for info and parts begins.. haha 
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05-16-2011, 12:45 AM
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Master Procrastinator
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Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada
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Re: Took the plunge
welcome to the site, looks like a good start
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05-16-2011, 12:56 AM
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What Hump?
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: New River AZ
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Re: Took the plunge
Welcome from Phoenix AZ.
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05-16-2011, 01:03 AM
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05-16-2011, 10:28 AM
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What Hump?
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Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454 |
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05-16-2011, 08:22 AM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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Re: Took the plunge
looks great .. what are your plans for it? You may want to try our site vendors for parts and dont forget to keep us updated with lots of pics and if you want you can start a build thread in that section to document your progress..
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05-16-2011, 03:57 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Zootown, MT
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Re: Took the plunge
Hey welcome to the best boards around from MT! Great looking project I like the steppers. Looks like its in pretty decent shape. Good luck on the parts hunt. Cant wait to see some progress on it
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05-16-2011, 04:55 PM
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The One And Only !!!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Hole in the woods Florida
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Re: Took the plunge
Welcome Aboard from Floridua !
Looks like a good start for a project, Shouldn't have any problems finding the parts you need other than a 350 grille emblem for 73-74's..... 
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05-16-2011, 06:57 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: ottawa,canada
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Re: Took the plunge
you've got a nice little project truck there!
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05-17-2011, 08:42 AM
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Re: Took the plunge
hi looks like a real good start
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05-17-2011, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: memphis
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Re: Took the plunge
welcome & post some pics of th GTO
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05-17-2011, 10:50 PM
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 Under there is a 403 LS2.. setup for Forced Induction if I ever get the itch   BC racing coilovers in front, and 5/16 raised drag springs and shocks in back.pretty much every bushing replaced.  the green LED's swapped over to Blue. Also the stereo was upgraded and extra lights put in the trunk.... sucks getting old.  Older pic before the coilovers..  Axle stubs replaced with something that wont twist and snap off in the pumpkin. I will take breaking bolts over Axle's any day (even though its a PITA sometimes) |
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05-17-2011, 04:09 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Antigonish Nova Scotia
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Very Nice Start to a future project (money pit) lol
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05-17-2011, 10:55 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
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Re: Took the plunge
Welcome to the forum PokeyC10. Looks like you have a great start to a nice truck.
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05-18-2011, 12:07 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Earlysville, Va.
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welcome from Va. lots of potential there bro . Take your time & ask for advise . Iwish Ihad been on this forum before I started redoing my 84 . Ended up doing stuf over which ios very costly.
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05-18-2011, 09:49 PM
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05-20-2011, 08:52 PM
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Re: Took the plunge
that motor looks sweet
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05-21-2011, 12:53 PM
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Re: Took the plunge
Thanks Pop's!!
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