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Old 03-07-2013, 09:39 PM   #1
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I have 87 chevy 10 4.3 and im looking to restore it. it runs and has no mechanical problems but i would love help on the step to making a classy truck
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Old 03-07-2013, 10:20 PM   #2
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Re: I need help im new

Well that dont tell us what u really need or are u looking for someone to help u work on it?

There are many people here that know how to do things the right way so if u need help on the how just ask and say what u r doing
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Old 03-08-2013, 04:33 AM   #3
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You do realize that once you start, you will never finish. Are you planning on something differnt for the engine, or are you going to stick with the 4.3?
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Old 03-08-2013, 10:00 AM   #4
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Re: I need help im new

Post some pics and lets see what you've got and then the suggestions will fly, btw welcome to the board.
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Old 03-10-2013, 01:30 PM   #5
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Take a look at my build/intro thread linked below and see if that generates any ideas.

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Old 03-19-2013, 01:47 AM   #6
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I have 87 chevy 10 4.3 and im looking to restore it. it runs and has no mechanical problems but i would love help on the step to making a classy truck
Lol I been there dude I have a 82 Silverado i baught as my first truck 2 years ago.I have to really caution that you should do everything yourself because if you don't you will waste more then what goes in the truck from labor and other nonsense.if you can't do it yourself other then paint of course then have someone you can trust or close do it!Also when I got my truck or any old truck for that matter I had alot of wire problems in the steering colum usually and it was a little pricey because i had the work done by a mechanic.I wish i knew more about trucks or atleast took the time to learn i would of definetly done it all different.I also had to fix the chrome detailing in the cab which cost the most,all the chrome accesories because it was totally trashed.The vinyl bench seat should not cost alot I had it done for 150$ tops including doors so don't let them stiff you on bs vinyl.Thats preety much all I can tell you there is not steps to take other then to be very hands on and salvage what you can if your not building a show stopper and just need a badass truck to get around like me.Your truck can be finished in whatever time frame you give totally depends how conservative you are and how much cash flow you got PERIOD good luck.
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Old 03-19-2013, 07:43 AM   #7
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Lol I been there dude I have a 82 Silverado i baught as my first truck 2 years ago.I have to really caution that you should do everything yourself because if you don't you will waste more then what goes in the truck from labor and other nonsense.if you can't do it yourself other then paint of course then have someone you can trust or close do it!Also when I got my truck or any old truck for that matter I had alot of wire problems in the steering colum usually and it was a little pricey because i had the work done by a mechanic.I wish i knew more about trucks or atleast took the time to learn i would of definetly done it all different.I also had to fix the chrome detailing in the cab which cost the most,all the chrome accesories because it was totally trashed.The vinyl bench seat should not cost alot I had it done for 150$ tops including doors so don't let them stiff you on bs vinyl.Thats preety much all I can tell you there is not steps to take other then to be very hands on and salvage what you can if your not building a show stopper and just need a badass truck to get around like me.Your truck can be finished in whatever time frame you give totally depends how conservative you are and how much cash flow you got PERIOD good luck.
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agreed. just check check out other members build threads, your sure to find many ideas.
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Old 03-19-2013, 09:29 AM   #8
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Re: I need help im new

Welcome to the site. Is your truck an S10 or R10? 4.3 are more common on S10 and S15trucks.
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Old 03-19-2013, 12:17 PM   #9
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Welcome. Like others have said start reading in the build threads section and you will be overwelmed by ideas. Post some pics of your truck and give us some insight as to what you want to accomplish.
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