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01-22-2014, 07:58 PM
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New user, here!
Hey everyone, i'm new to the forum. My grandpa gave me his 1971 Chevrolet C10 as a graduation present when i graduated high school about three years ago. he bought the truck brand new and it has 130K original mile, with the original 350 and 3 on the tree trans. i have a ton of plans for this truck and just wanted to share my story on here!
sorry for the bad pic, gonna get more as soon as i can |
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01-22-2014, 08:01 PM
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Re: New user, here!
Hi and Welcome to the forum. You will find much great information on this site to assist you with your needs. Great looking project.
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01-22-2014, 08:03 PM
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Welcome, nice lookin rig you got there.
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01-22-2014, 08:04 PM
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Great looking truck! A very nice gift. I joined this forum a few months ago and am amazed by the wealth of knowledge among our members. Dive in and don't be afraid to ask questions! Welcome aboard!
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01-22-2014, 08:07 PM
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Welcome to the club!! Thats a sweet truck you have there, what a great start! Unfortunatly the only way we can let you post any more is if you get alot more pictures for everyone, LOL... Every one likes to see interior pix as well as the spid, (info on the inside of the glovebox door) You're definately in the right place, again welcome!!!! WOW! 3 more posts before I finished typing, you guys are fast!!
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01-22-2014, 08:09 PM
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Re: New user, here!
Thanks, everyone! i am gonna get more pics soon, i don't have a garage where i live so i still keep it at my grandparents. will get more pics asap though lol.
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01-22-2014, 08:17 PM
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Very straight looking first truck. It will be an addiction for the rest of your life. Also hello from Western Kentucky. I'm located close to Paducah.
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01-22-2014, 08:19 PM
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I'm already addicted, lol. i have so much planned for it!
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01-22-2014, 08:34 PM
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Nice! welcome!
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01-22-2014, 08:40 PM
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Re: New user, here!
Hey 1971chevc10 ....
 to the forums and  from Ohio. in keeping the truck in your family as that is a very  truck.  As other have said these forums have lots of info.
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01-22-2014, 08:45 PM
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The only thing I would do is clean it up and drive it....  LockDoc
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01-22-2014, 08:48 PM
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Lockdoc - not doing much more than that. gonna get the interior fixed up, new wheels, and other minor things. not changing it too much
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01-22-2014, 08:52 PM
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hello from florida,great looking truck. i agree with LocDoc leave it alone and just drive it. they are only original once.
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01-22-2014, 09:01 PM
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Awesome, it is always nice to have a heirloom like this. Welcome to the madness and remember.... it didn't happen if there are no pictures.
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01-22-2014, 09:04 PM
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Welcome to the Forum and it's a nice lookin truck, thanks for posting.
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01-22-2014, 09:05 PM
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Quote:
.. You guys are brutal!!!LockDoc
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01-22-2014, 09:08 PM
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You take care of that Grandpa of yours. He must truly love his grandson.
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01-22-2014, 09:10 PM
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only other pic i have on my phone..
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01-22-2014, 09:14 PM
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Re: New user, here!
Nice Rig
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01-22-2014, 09:22 PM
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Welcome to the board from TN! Nice looking truck.
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01-22-2014, 09:41 PM
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Thanks!
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01-22-2014, 10:00 PM
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Re: New user, here!
Also, what exhaust do yall think sound good with the 350? right now it has 20+ year old glasspacks on it, and its rather... loud, lol. I don't want it to be quiet but i also don't want it to be obnoxious.
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01-22-2014, 10:05 PM
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Mangaflow or flow asters. Depends on what you like. Check out there website for sound files to give you a general idea of there sound. I prefer magnaflows myself.
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01-22-2014, 10:10 PM
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Welcome from Canada and you will make friends and learn lots from this website. And as was said, more pics please. The cab lights on your tuck are real cool...
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01-22-2014, 10:31 PM
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Aloha and welcome from Hawaii! Great looking truck. You are truly blessed to get a C10 like that! I didn't get one till I was my 30s! Ha ha you passed mini trucks right up! Lucky guy!
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