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07-22-2002, 10:04 PM
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Got Caddy?
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: DeSoto,MO.
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newbie!
Hello everybody! I wanted to add my pic to the board and share my enthusiasim with you. I bought this truck in march and haven't done much. The truck is a '69 c-10 lwb stepside it came with no motor in the bay but three in the bed. There is a 305 and 350 2-bolt main. The 305 is complete and the 350 needs rebuilt do you think the 350 will be good enough for a daily driver? I am currently adding power brakes and replacing all the lines with stainless steal lines. also would like to add power steering from what year would be good for the swap? I am still undecided what the finished truck will be mostly for street or strip. I would also like to see some other lwb stepsides that are done thanks for any help i might recieve.
Jim  
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07-22-2002, 10:06 PM
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Got Caddy?
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: DeSoto,MO.
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here's some more
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07-22-2002, 10:16 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Welcome to the forum.
Not many people do much with long/steps...too many thing they look funny. Slap the 305 in it so you can start enjoying it, then do up the 350 like you want it so you can have some real fun next summer. |
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07-22-2002, 10:16 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A.
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If you're looking to see a finished longstep, good luck! There aren't too many of those around, there are a couple on here though. Welcome from Virginia!!
 Nice truck!
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07-22-2002, 11:24 PM
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Location: Ohio
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Nice truck! i like longsteps...
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07-22-2002, 11:27 PM
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Location: Wingate NC
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welcome from NC
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07-22-2002, 11:54 PM
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Trying to stick with it
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Atlanta,GA
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welcome from Georgia
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07-22-2002, 11:58 PM
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Genuine smartass
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD
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Welcome from OK, that's a good lookin' find. I've got a long step also, and there's a few others on the board that have 'em. Mine's a recovering farm truck, so it's got a long way to go to get to where yours is. I agree with Longhorn on this one, slap in the 305 and build the 350 to what you want. They are a lot more fun to work on when you get to play in 'em as much as you play on 'em.
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07-23-2002, 12:03 AM
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Welcome
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07-23-2002, 12:30 AM
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"See the U.S.A....."
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Richmond TX.
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Its nice to see someone doing all the brake work first. Most guys build a bad @ss motor , drive it , then say "Damn this truck is hard to stop from 120mph!!!" Then do the brakes as an after thought.
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07-23-2002, 05:43 AM
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No, U Da Man!
Join Date: Mar 2001
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Looks like a good truck. I'm with the rest, run the 305. Welcome to the board from Mississippi. It's a great board!
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07-23-2002, 08:05 AM
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Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!!
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Welcome to the board. No eating, drinking or smoking. Please keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times. Do not exit your seat until the board has come to a complete stop. We will not be responsible for any personal property lost during the ride, and have a nice day!!!!!..........................JB
 
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07-23-2002, 11:13 AM
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Carolina Classic Trucks
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Another Welcome from North Carolina. Looks like we have another member in for the long haul! My rodstoration is in its 4th year! Have fun with your project!
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07-23-2002, 11:25 AM
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Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country
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And a big welcome from Arkansas - I come up your way occasionally for a ball game or just to get away. Went up in the arch for the first time about 1 1/2 years ago.
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07-23-2002, 02:54 PM
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Welcome from Houston!
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07-23-2002, 08:27 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Killingworth, CT. USA
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Welcome from Connecticut!
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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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07-23-2002, 09:30 PM
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Got Caddy?
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: DeSoto,MO.
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WOW!!!! Thanks alot for the big welcome guys I really appreciate it. I guess i'll stick with the 305 for now it seems like the best way to go. So next summer i will have a bigger engine to enjoy hehehehehe. One question on the power steering what do I need from a donor truck to covert it? But hey thanks for the welcome again and here's a toast for the many more posts...of the future.
Jim P.S. Here's a pic of my disc brakes. |
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07-24-2002, 01:59 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Texan in Iowa
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Love them longsteps! Here's a few pics. As said above, not many of them are "finished" but the ones that are look great!
   
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07-24-2002, 02:22 AM
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Strongman Garage
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Location: Salinas, CA
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get the steering box off a 68-80 (can go up to 87 but they have metrico ring fittings not the old SAE flare fittings) than get the pump that will work with whatever bracketry setup yu plan on using, (for long or short water pump)
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