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Benchracer · 02-04-2022, 04:30 PM

I've been soaking up a lot of great tech and ideas on the Forum for a while now. Glad to see all the content! The time has come to dive into our truck.

1971 C-10 Custom
350
Auto
Factory A/C
92,000 miles

Backstory: This was a handed down family vehicle from a dear friend. This was her "grandad's wood truck". He would drive it to the woods every weekend. Cut wood all day and haul it back for the family to use for living, heating and cooking. It was passed down a few generations but stopped running one day. It sat in a driveway for a year before the family pushed in into the garage. We found it 25 years later still in the garage! We brought it home a few years later.

It has sat in our shop for over 5 years. My wife has claimed it so, let me be clear: This is her truck. I have been reading, learning and preparing for the day that we can dive into this. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, my Bronco was totaled. We are using the insurance settlement to get this on the road. Super Excited!!

I have lots of ideas and the search is my favorite tool here.

Plans: As minimal restoration as possible (only fix what is broken). Get it driving, work on the mechanical stuff as it breaks or needs attention. The cab corners and rockers are already scheduled for later this summer. Until then, I will be working to get it running and driving. Drive it all the time.

HUGE shout out to Liz for getting me set up here. I still have a lot to learn on posting and whatnot.

Here we go!

**Getter-Done** · 02-04-2022, 04:43 PM

Great story.

Looking forward to you fixing up your Wife's truck

Welcome to the Forum.

68Gold/white · 02-04-2022, 09:26 PM

If you care to say, what part of Okie Dokie land are you from? Doesn’t have to be specific. If you desire to remain anonymous, I like that idea too....

Benchracer · 02-07-2022, 01:15 PM

68Gold/white,

We are in the Owasso area.

***Liz*** · 02-15-2022, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benchracer

68Gold/white,

We are in the Owasso area.

Glad to be able to help. Welcome

**The Rocknrod** · 02-04-2022, 10:57 PM

Welcome to the forum.

May70 · 02-07-2022, 04:23 PM

Pretty truck, do you plan on doing the metal work?

**scotts62** · 02-12-2022, 10:51 AM

Welcome!

Good looking project

Benchracer · 02-21-2022, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by May70

Pretty truck, do you plan on doing the metal work?

May70,

Thanks! The plans for the metal work are evolving. I am not skilled in that area. It is scheduled to go to Andy's Hotrods and Restoration here locally. They are going to do the metal work and seal it up. Possibly paint those sections to blend in with the patina.

LT7A · 02-21-2022, 03:31 AM

Great looking truck and I like your plan for it. Really hoping that you will do a build thread so that we can follow along. Welcome to the forum!

Benchracer · 02-21-2022, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT7A

Great looking truck and I like your plan for it. Really hoping that you will do a build thread so that we can follow along. Welcome to the forum!

LT7A,

Thanks! I had not thought of doing a build thread until you mentioned it. I'll look into that. There are some amazing ones on here!

02-04-2022, 04:30 PM	#1
Benchracer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Ok Posts: 19	Introduction from OK I've been soaking up a lot of great tech and ideas on the Forum for a while now. Glad to see all the content! The time has come to dive into our truck. 1971 C-10 Custom 350 Auto Factory A/C 92,000 miles Backstory: This was a handed down family vehicle from a dear friend. This was her "grandad's wood truck". He would drive it to the woods every weekend. Cut wood all day and haul it back for the family to use for living, heating and cooking. It was passed down a few generations but stopped running one day. It sat in a driveway for a year before the family pushed in into the garage. We found it 25 years later still in the garage! We brought it home a few years later. It has sat in our shop for over 5 years. My wife has claimed it so, let me be clear: This is her truck. I have been reading, learning and preparing for the day that we can dive into this. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, my Bronco was totaled. We are using the insurance settlement to get this on the road. Super Excited!! I have lots of ideas and the search is my favorite tool here. Plans: As minimal restoration as possible (only fix what is broken). Get it driving, work on the mechanical stuff as it breaks or needs attention. The cab corners and rockers are already scheduled for later this summer. Until then, I will be working to get it running and driving. Drive it all the time. HUGE shout out to Liz for getting me set up here. I still have a lot to learn on posting and whatnot. Here we go! Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10 (all original)

02-04-2022, 04:43 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,403	Re: Introduction from OK Great story. Looking forward to you fixing up your Wife's truck Welcome to the Forum. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

02-04-2022, 09:26 PM	#3
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,405	Re: Introduction from OK If you care to say, what part of Okie Dokie land are you from? Doesn’t have to be specific. If you desire to remain anonymous, I like that idea too....

02-07-2022, 01:15 PM	#4
Benchracer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Ok Posts: 19	Re: Introduction from OK 68Gold/white, We are in the Owasso area. __________________ 1971 Chevy C-10 (all original)

02-04-2022, 10:57 PM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Introduction from OK Welcome to the forum. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-07-2022, 04:23 PM	#7
May70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 643	Re: Introduction from OK Pretty truck, do you plan on doing the metal work? __________________ 70 C20 Build link : Project Montezuma http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=794479 How to repair that rusted out 67-72 c10-c30! Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/MaycoCustomRestorations

02-12-2022, 10:51 AM	#8
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Introduction from OK Welcome! Good looking project __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-21-2022, 03:31 AM	#10
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,619	Re: Introduction from OK Great looking truck and I like your plan for it. Really hoping that you will do a build thread so that we can follow along. Welcome to the forum!



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