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02-13-2012, 12:43 AM
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new in TN
hey guys in here and getting ready to possibly buy my first chevy of this era. im looking at a 68 c-10 long box with a 6cyl and 3spd on the floor. any pit falls to watch out for on these trucks. thanks
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02-13-2012, 09:36 AM
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Re: new in TN
What's up buddy ! Welcome to the board from Chattanooga.
The main thing I would suggest is rust. Be careful and selective on the truck you buy unless you're really good with metal work, etc. Rust repair gets expensive really quicky. Otherwise ,.. have fun with it ! Build it how you want it. Let me know if I can help you with parts, etc. Later
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02-13-2012, 10:09 AM
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Re: new in TN
Welcome from Central Florida!
Yep, rust is a killer. Take a flashlight and a magnet with you when you go look at these things and take your time, they built lots of these so be patient and you will find a good one.
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02-13-2012, 11:36 AM
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Re: new in TN
Welcome from SW Fl , my girl friend lives in TN
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02-13-2012, 11:53 AM
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Re: new in TN
Welcome from Kentucky! I used to live in Tennessee and was born in Central Florida!
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02-13-2012, 12:39 PM
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Re: new in TN
Welcome to the board.
The biggest problem with these trucks is they love to eat money. 
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02-13-2012, 12:48 PM
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Re: new in TN
Nothing like cruising with the window down and your elbow up on the door though ..
I'll pay for that vs. driving my Hybrid to the shop for maintenance. Just my .02. They all cost money. I had a BMW 335 for a while and it was cool and all .. and prob one of the fastest cars I have ever owned. But, tires, maintenance, etc. It's all the same money to me. Invest in something that depreciates, or invest in something that appreciates (to a point) ? Just opinion I guess. I say let's save them all. They're not making trucks like this anymore.
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02-13-2012, 01:15 PM
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Re: new in TN
If the one you are looking at is too rusty I know of one near me that is very solid and priced right .And welcome from Georgia .
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02-13-2012, 03:30 PM
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Re: new in TN
This one looks clean with what looks like fresh paint and it's under 2k
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02-13-2012, 03:42 PM
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Re: new in TN
http://tricities.craigslist.org/cto/2840096707.html
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02-13-2012, 03:50 PM
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Re: new in TN
I likes it ,good looking truck.
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02-13-2012, 03:53 PM
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Re: new in TN
Hopefully will be mine soon
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02-13-2012, 03:56 PM
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Re: new in TN
Good looking truck,,,,,, You might want to take a magnet with you and see if it will stick to the rockers and cab corners.
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02-13-2012, 04:02 PM
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Re: new in TN
Taking creeper flashlight and magnet
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02-14-2012, 10:43 AM
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Re: new in TN
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02-13-2012, 06:04 PM
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Re: new in TN
Welcome to the board, I'm right up the road from you in Blountville. Looks like a decent truck from the pics, but pics can be very decieving.
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02-13-2012, 06:33 PM
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Re: new in TN
Welcome to the Forum from the Show Me State.
Good luck with your future purchase.
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02-14-2012, 12:51 AM
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Re: new in TN
if any one wants a project seen this one
http://tricities.craigslist.org/cto/2794138952.html |
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02-14-2012, 09:11 AM
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Re: new in TN
Welcome to the board from Sevierville, TN. Do you ever come down to the rod runs in Pigeon Forge?
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02-14-2012, 02:26 PM
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02-14-2012, 05:35 PM
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Re: new in TN
Well ?????????
Did you go look at it?
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02-15-2012, 12:18 AM
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Re: new in TN
Gonna try to this weekend the weather has been little sketchy and with wife and little ones with gotta be safe
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02-23-2012, 01:06 AM
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Re: new in TN
Looked at one today for 1500 but needs serious body work a fender both doors rockers cab corners and possibly patches in floors was a small block with 2 barrel carb and a 3spd
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