I just got a 71 c10

[mattsz]

I just got a 71 c10 and this is my second vehical and iIm 15. What should I do to it? Do any body have any parts that I might be able to use? I got this truck for $900 a couple of weeks ago . What do you all think? I am the 3rd owner and it has 90 thousand original miles. It has rust in all of the normal places. I got a new tailgate and a set of ralley wheels withe the rings and centers for a $100 a couple of weeks ago.

[heavy71chevy]

id clean that motor up first and find out why its covered in oil and sludge..exspecially pay close attention to the intake edges...its an
OK start but you got to start somewhere i reckon...is the options list still on the back of the glovebox door? it looks like itll be back with alil effort..what kinda shape is the roof and drip rails in?
It looks like it needs maitence hellabad to..belts hoses prolly plugs,,notice that there upper water hose is bulgin? that can leave you stranded my man...but overall decnt looking project you got there?

[mattsz]

The rear main sill has a leak. I have all ready looked at that. The roof and drip rails are fine. The option code is still in the glove box. It is an Cheyenne with factory tint. It was yellow and white originally. Im going to paint it yellow.It is a 5 lug with front disc.

[71chevylowrider]

Looks like a good deal for $900 any history on it? with all those different colors, It looks like someone has been doing some replacing of alot of body parts getting it ready to someday be painted, I've seen alot worse looking trucks here be turned into bada$$ Hot Rods or even show pieces, any idea why it has a 70 front end?

[mattsz]

The guy I bought it from said the hood and grill was dinged up so he put a better front end on that he had. I want to put it back to the originall front end. The bed is the only other part that is not original. The other one the guy said broke in to when he took it off. The truck has never been wreacked.

[dan42]

I was gonna say, it's got a coat of many colors - but that's O.K., it gives it character. Have fun with it, make it safe, and above all, start making memories with it. You're young - don't get too serious on that truck - enjoy it!

[mattsz]

This truck is going to be one I drive in the winter to keep my Camaro out of the snow and salt.

[mattsz]

Where is a good place to get parts?

[71chevylowrider]

New parts? there's some great vendors on this board, used parts? I think You'll have to ask someone more familiar with your part of the country, ya never know, there might be a cool junkyard with many of these trucks just waiting. Good luck, & enjoy, part of the fun is the hunt.

[byrd]

Welcome to the board from a fellow Kentuckian!! Where are you located?

[BACKYARD88]

from South Texas. As far as used parts go you can subscribe (by following the likn in my sig.) and post a WTB ad in the classifieds section. There are alot of members here that are great to deal with.

[mattsz]

Im 30 minities north of louisville.

[mattsz]

It wont let me post a parts wanted ad.

[heavy71chevy]

you have to pay the twenty five bucks to post WTB or FS..but you dont have to pay to buy parts from the classifieds...your a member but a free one like me

[mattsz]

Okay thanks

[retodd7711]

welcome from Tennessee. where should you start?
First with a thorough cleaning then diagnostics, make a list of issues that can leave you stranded. Look at safety issues, brakes tires possible fire hazards.
Remember chrome won't get you home make a reliable ride first, then get some bling. again welcome to the board

[mattsz]

The truck has new tires and i have checked all of the wiring, fixed the rear brake lights, made sure all the lights work, greased all of the front end and tighted the shock up that was lose. Im going to the junk yard tomorrow to get some body parts. Thanks

[retodd7711]

Quick question. Does it run? If so what issues have you seen?

[mattsz]

It runs fine. The trans goes into gear easy and the clutch is strong. The front end needs to be lined up. Im going to rebuild the front with all new parts so im no wooried about it now. it drives fine except the sterring wheel is not straight. It could use some new shocks also.

[mattsz]

you must be a subscriber to post wtb ad's or want for free ads

click the link in my sig and enjoy the full benefits of the site

[mattsz]

Today i sent my ralley wheels off to be sanblasted so I can paint them ralley silver when they get back.

[RedZ71]

i was noticing the 70 front end too...

the body panels look rediculously straight! (heh and i was wishing my cab-bed alignment looked as good as yours! HAHA) looks like a good find to me!

and, welcome!

[jgrh64]

check the radiator outside for a green color and or missing fins . check how clean coolent is and pressure check it- better to find out now when it's warm than in the dead of winter if it's bad

[mattsz]

Thanks, Im going to put new radiator hoses on today so I will cheeck that out. The body is really straight but has some rust in the rockers and passenger cab corner. It also has some rust in the front of the bed floor nothing major.

[68Stepbed]

Welcome from East TN! That's a decent project for a project price. PM sent.