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Kixx · 04-19-2003, 10:26 PM

Hello All, First I would like to say this is a GREAT WEB SITE !!!!

Its a 70 stepside c-10 very basic, inline 6 & all. Just wondering what the general opinion is.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-19-2003, 10:40 PM

Welcome from Virginia! (I'm a transplant from Orlando)

I have a 70 as well, dropping a new ZZ3 in!

Kixx · 04-19-2003, 10:52 PM

Randy took a look at you web site very cool.

lunatic · 04-19-2003, 10:55 PM

Welcome from BC

,nice looking truck....

krue · 04-19-2003, 10:56 PM

That's a good looking truck already.

krue · 04-19-2003, 10:56 PM

Welcome to the board BTW!!!

Gordo · 04-19-2003, 11:10 PM

Whatever floats your boat, it's your truck. Stock is sweet but street is neat! Welcome from Connecticut!

Smooth68 · 04-19-2003, 11:13 PM

hey its just an old truck - Start with the mods! Welcome from Arkansas.

JoetheMobster · 04-20-2003, 02:08 AM

Personally, I'm a fan of both!

Damn - the British Columbia crowd is getting bigger!

toms68cst · 04-20-2003, 08:49 AM

Either way is fine with me.

Blue Beard · 04-20-2003, 10:22 AM

Let your truck be like you, an individual extension of yourself.

Personalize it in a way you like and you can't go wrong.

trailwart · 04-20-2003, 10:28 AM

your truck, your choice.

*Gee_Emm* · 04-20-2003, 11:20 AM

I voted for original cuz IMO you just don't see enough of them around.

*dtlilly* · 04-20-2003, 11:27 AM

Welcome from W. Tennessee.

I voted original, but get some nice rims for it.

Project1970 · 04-20-2003, 12:29 PM

I voted mod; of course, to me, mod would be updating the running gear, a small lowering job, and cutting the dash for a real radio.

Slammed, shaved, bagged, and chopped is something completely different altogether (and also very cool, hehe)

**PICKMUP** · 04-20-2003, 02:55 PM

There's an old saying, "If your name is on the title-you can do anything to it you like". Build it your way!

Cheesewagon · 04-20-2003, 03:58 PM

I voted mod. Maybe updateding the running gear as other people have said for saftey wise. Maybe some stock rally's. But It's your truck have as much fun with as you want.

And by the way welcome from Northern Ohio.

weasel29gm · 04-20-2003, 04:50 PM

Howdy from W VA, I think after you drive it awhile you start to want to rod it a little. Get a budget, swap meet, and buy smart and you will turn it to a sharp ride. Enjoy and have fun!!!!!!!

Lucky59 · 04-20-2003, 05:59 PM

I'd say street, that way you can make ur truck, ur own. Stock is nice, but.... its stock, hehhe if you see what I am saying. LOL
Welcome from Saskatchewan BTW

Lucky

**CPNE** · 04-20-2003, 08:11 PM

Since you asked ORIGINAL. I don't mind new wheels, engine/tranny swaps, comfort and convenience upgrades but my taste definately does not lend to extreme modifications. I agree with Gee Em, not enough box stock looking ones being brought back.

But its YOUR truck. Welcome.

**Palf70Step** · 04-20-2003, 08:32 PM

I was beginning to wonder if 70 steps were anything but ugly green.

personnally I am not a total purist...always like my touch....but to me nothihng radical.

What ever you feel comfortable with...But your's look a lot better than what mine started as.

My $.02....keep the side spare. I think that is one of the neatest character traits of our shgort steps.

Love them

An wlecome to the board from South Mississippi.

72MARIO · 04-20-2003, 08:35 PM

Modify update drive line (I would'nt want to pop the hood to show a inline 6) But no redneck hack jobs they piss me off.

gr8scott51 · 04-20-2003, 10:43 PM

Until you modify it, that is the General's truck. Make it your own. Look at lots and lots of trucks first to get good ideas. Take your camera to every show and swap meet in your area. Read every Classic Truck and Early Classic Truck you can get your hands on. I kept my spare tire rack and fender, most will tell you to get rid of it. Decide how you are going to use it. Cruiser or worker? We love to give our opinions, but you get to decide. Have fun!!

Welcome from Bremerton, Washington!

SWINGSAX68 · 04-20-2003, 11:30 PM

If it ain't been said yet....GET A HONDA....
LOL....
Naw...if it ain't been said, many guys on this site might NEVER tell you to do it one way or the other.....it is your choice...it looks to be a keeper though. Those 6 cylinder are good motors too...
have fun...I've come along way on my truck, it didn't even have an engine or tranny when I started, but you will learn as I did that you will apreciate it a lot as it becomes something more than just your name on the title.

Stout72 · 04-21-2003, 02:50 PM

If it's real close to original now, stay original. There's not too many of them out there that are just like the day they rolled off the showroom floor. If you've got tinkering in your blood, go out and find another one that needs help and modify to your liking. Just my $.02.

Welcome to the Board from sunny (almost) California!

04-19-2003, 10:26 PM	#1
Kixx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central, FL. Posts: 30	New to the Forum --Original !! or Go for Modifications ?? Hello All, First I would like to say this is a GREAT WEB SITE !!!! Its a 70 stepside c-10 very basic, inline 6 & all. Just wondering what the general opinion is. Attached Images __________________ 70 StepSide factory original for now 6 banger & all...

04-19-2003, 10:52 PM	#3
Kixx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central, FL. Posts: 30	Randy took a look at you web site very cool. __________________ 70 StepSide factory original for now 6 banger & all...

04-19-2003, 10:56 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	That's a good looking truck already. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-19-2003, 10:56 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board BTW!!! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-19-2003, 11:10 PM	#7
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Whatever floats your boat, it's your truck. Stock is sweet but street is neat! Welcome from Connecticut! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

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04-19-2003, 10:40 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Welcome from Virginia! (I'm a transplant from Orlando) I have a 70 as well, dropping a new ZZ3 in!

04-19-2003, 10:55 PM	#4
lunatic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: BC Posts: 929	Welcome from BC ,nice looking truck....

04-19-2003, 11:13 PM	#8
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	hey its just an old truck - Start with the mods! Welcome from Arkansas. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

04-20-2003, 02:08 AM	#9
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	Personally, I'm a fan of both! Damn - the British Columbia crowd is getting bigger! __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

04-20-2003, 08:49 AM	#10
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,281	Either way is fine with me. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-20-2003, 10:22 AM	#11
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Let your truck be like you, an individual extension of yourself. Personalize it in a way you like and you can't go wrong. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-20-2003, 10:28 AM	#12
trailwart Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 356	your truck, your choice. __________________ 72 chevy 3\4 ton 4 speed 4x4 84 1\2 ton 4x4 (gone but not forgotten, thanks for the memories) 1999 suburban 4x4 1982 chevrolet S-10 V-8 (Thanks uncle EARL)

04-20-2003, 11:20 AM	#13
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	I voted for original cuz IMO you just don't see enough of them around.

04-20-2003, 11:27 AM	#14
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Welcome from W. Tennessee. I voted original, but get some nice rims for it.



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04-20-2003, 12:29 PM	#15
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I voted mod; of course, to me, mod would be updating the running gear, a small lowering job, and cutting the dash for a real radio. Slammed, shaved, bagged, and chopped is something completely different altogether (and also very cool, hehe) __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

04-20-2003, 02:55 PM	#16
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Do what you like There's an old saying, "If your name is on the title-you can do anything to it you like". Build it your way! __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

04-20-2003, 03:58 PM	#17
Cheesewagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA Posts: 409	I voted mod. Maybe updateding the running gear as other people have said for saftey wise. Maybe some stock rally's. But It's your truck have as much fun with as you want. And by the way welcome from Northern Ohio. __________________ '91 suburban 350 TBI - R 700 4 new daily driver '72 Cheyenne Super 49,000miles 350/350 frame up resto w/ matching numbers.

04-20-2003, 04:50 PM	#18
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Howdy from W VA, I think after you drive it awhile you start to want to rod it a little. Get a budget, swap meet, and buy smart and you will turn it to a sharp ride. Enjoy and have fun!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

04-20-2003, 05:59 PM	#19
Lucky59 Do you feel Lucky...? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 452	I'd say street, that way you can make ur truck, ur own. Stock is nice, but.... its stock, hehhe if you see what I am saying. LOL Welcome from Saskatchewan BTW Lucky __________________ 1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE

04-20-2003, 08:11 PM	#20
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Since you asked ORIGINAL. I don't mind new wheels, engine/tranny swaps, comfort and convenience upgrades but my taste definately does not lend to extreme modifications. I agree with Gee Em, not enough box stock looking ones being brought back. But its YOUR truck. Welcome. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

04-20-2003, 08:32 PM	#21
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	I was beginning to wonder if 70 steps were anything but ugly green. personnally I am not a total purist...always like my touch....but to me nothihng radical. What ever you feel comfortable with...But your's look a lot better than what mine started as. My $.02....keep the side spare. I think that is one of the neatest character traits of our shgort steps. Love them An wlecome to the board from South Mississippi. __________________ 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!

04-20-2003, 08:35 PM	#22
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Modify update drive line (I would'nt want to pop the hood to show a inline 6) But no redneck hack jobs they piss me off. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

04-20-2003, 10:43 PM	#23
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Until you modify it, that is the General's truck. Make it your own. Look at lots and lots of trucks first to get good ideas. Take your camera to every show and swap meet in your area. Read every Classic Truck and Early Classic Truck you can get your hands on. I kept my spare tire rack and fender, most will tell you to get rid of it. Decide how you are going to use it. Cruiser or worker? We love to give our opinions, but you get to decide. Have fun!! Welcome from Bremerton, Washington! __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

04-20-2003, 11:30 PM	#24
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04-21-2003, 02:50 PM	#25
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	If it's real close to original now, stay original. There's not too many of them out there that are just like the day they rolled off the showroom floor. If you've got tinkering in your blood, go out and find another one that needs help and modify to your liking. Just my $.02. Welcome to the Board from sunny (almost) California! __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)