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Neal70C10 · 12-20-2004, 07:03 PM

Hi all
I bought a 70 C10 a few months back. It's supposed to be a really nice driver when I'm done. The kid I bought it from, didn't know anything about the truck because he bought it off another guy that did all the work. I just installed a Bowtie Overdrives level 3 700r4. It made alot of difference when cruising down the highway to and from work. I know the original owner put alot of work into it with the roll pans and shaving emblems and such. I feel kinda bad, changing back to the bumpers and adding the mirrors again. It was a very clean look but not really what I wanted.

I hope the photo shows up
Anyway I will have a ton of questions I'm sure. This looks like a very active board, which is great. Take Care
Neal

Curbstone Mech · 12-20-2004, 07:08 PM

Hi Neal
Nice truck! Do it up your way, its your truck now.

boraxman · 12-20-2004, 07:22 PM

Welcome from So. Cal.

Bill72BB · 12-20-2004, 08:03 PM

Nice Truck , Welcome from SoCal again.

69burban · 12-20-2004, 08:03 PM

I'm a newbie too. Workin on a 69 Suburban. Welcome!!

krue · 12-20-2004, 08:11 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

**Palf70Step** · 12-20-2004, 08:38 PM

Very nice truck. Welcome from the end of Mississippi below Krue.

longhorn71 · 12-20-2004, 10:09 PM

nice truck Neal.welcome from alberta canada

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-20-2004, 10:35 PM

Welcome from southern oregon very nice ride you ... Got anymore pics???

Neal70C10 · 12-20-2004, 11:04 PM

The truck has Roddoor panels and a 60/40 Leather Power Seatsout of a late model something. (Any Ideas??) I'm taking out the seats and going to cover a bench seat in a nice leather and also going to recover the door panels in a tweed. The black carpet is coming out too and gonna go with a tan/saddle . I ordered some bed floor halves from Tabco. It also has a 400 small block. Haven't decided on what to do with that though. I'm thinking aluminum heads and maybe roller cam. Take care
Neal

toms68cst · 12-20-2004, 11:19 PM

Welcome aboard. That's a really sweet truck you have there.

flatblack67c-10 · 12-20-2004, 11:39 PM

welcome to the board from another newbie!! looks like the seats are out of a 95-98 chevy truck. REALLY sweet truck!!!

HeavyD · 12-21-2004, 01:45 AM

Very nice truck. Can I ask why you don't like the seats? Need more room? How is the sitting position for you with those seats? Do you have enough legroom?What color are they? They are from 95-98 truck? I ask because I am looking for new seat ideas and thought yours looked Ok in there. Thanks.

Blue Beard · 12-21-2004, 08:47 AM

Welcome from SW Washington State....

Nice ride, if its not exactly what you wanted....I'd take it off your hands.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-21-2004, 09:07 AM

WELCOME 2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

Neal70C10 · 12-21-2004, 10:24 AM

The seats are fine! The powered movement works and the color is nice. I just think I want a more original style seat. The leg room is fine for me. I'm 6'2". I think the leg room will get even better when I rip the gas tank out soon. Again alot of stuff the previous owner did, was nice but not exactly what we would have done. It's a great truck. I think that I will learn alot at my own pace, because atleast it's driveable and already looks nice.
Neal

*72CSTC5* · 12-21-2004, 10:51 AM

Nice truck. Building a 2wd Blazer. Welcome from Deer Park, Tx.

Wootdog · 12-21-2004, 06:24 PM

Been here for awhile. These people are a wealth of knowledge. And seeing the pics of everyones truck, get you motivated to do more. Kerry

GreyHoundSteve · 12-21-2004, 06:39 PM

Where you at Neal? Thats a great looking truck!

mr402 · 12-21-2004, 07:02 PM

Neal, That is a great looking truck. Welcome from Moss covered Oregon. If you don't like those seats there's a few of us on this board that would be happy to take them off your hands.

JayDubBlazer · 12-21-2004, 07:46 PM

Wow that is a nice looking truck, you have a good truck to customize the way you want

grayw0lf · 12-21-2004, 10:23 PM

Welcome from Alabama!

Neal70C10 · 12-22-2004, 12:46 AM

I'm from Clarksville, Tn. I bought the truck from a guy in Fayetteville, Tn. If by some chance the original owner/restorer is on here I would love to know a little more about the truck. Tonight I replaced the bushings in the drivers side door hinge. Not hard but then I had to pull the hood, and then the fender in order adjust the hinge so it would close properly. Man that was alot of work and kinda fun at the same time. The passenger side just needs an adjustment and no bushing. So tomorrow, off comes that fender as well. I probably should have just bought all new hinges. Oh well, Take care guys, and thanks for taking an interest and also making me feel welcome. As for the seats, I will probably let them go cheap, but only after I'm completely satisfied with the new covered bench.
Neal

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-22-2004, 09:35 AM

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I'm from Clarksville, Tn. - Neal

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**Yukon Jack** · 12-22-2004, 10:38 AM

Nice truck! Welcome to the board.

12-20-2004, 07:03 PM	#1
Neal70C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Clarksville, Tn Posts: 17	Newbie saying hello Hi all I bought a 70 C10 a few months back. It's supposed to be a really nice driver when I'm done. The kid I bought it from, didn't know anything about the truck because he bought it off another guy that did all the work. I just installed a Bowtie Overdrives level 3 700r4. It made alot of difference when cruising down the highway to and from work. I know the original owner put alot of work into it with the roll pans and shaving emblems and such. I feel kinda bad, changing back to the bumpers and adding the mirrors again. It was a very clean look but not really what I wanted. I hope the photo shows up Anyway I will have a ton of questions I'm sure. This looks like a very active board, which is great. Take Care Neal

12-20-2004, 07:08 PM	#2
Curbstone Mech Active Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Carroll County Maryland Posts: 300	Hi Neal Nice truck! Do it up your way, its your truck now. __________________ 68 short fleet 383 stroker, 700r4 373:1 posi 72 GMC 3/4 ton- weekly driver 700r4 351;1 posi

12-20-2004, 07:22 PM	#3
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Welcome from So. Cal. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

12-20-2004, 08:03 PM	#4
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Nice Truck , Welcome from SoCal again. __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

12-20-2004, 08:03 PM	#5
69burban Garage Built Rides Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 83	Hi from New Mexico I'm a newbie too. Workin on a 69 Suburban. Welcome!!

12-20-2004, 08:11 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-20-2004, 08:38 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Very nice truck. Welcome from the end of Mississippi below Krue. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-20-2004, 10:09 PM	#8
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	nice truck Neal.welcome from alberta canada

12-20-2004, 10:35 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Welcome from southern oregon very nice ride you ... Got anymore pics??? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-20-2004, 11:04 PM	#10
Neal70C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Clarksville, Tn Posts: 17	The truck has Roddoor panels and a 60/40 Leather Power Seatsout of a late model something. (Any Ideas??) I'm taking out the seats and going to cover a bench seat in a nice leather and also going to recover the door panels in a tweed. The black carpet is coming out too and gonna go with a tan/saddle . I ordered some bed floor halves from Tabco. It also has a 400 small block. Haven't decided on what to do with that though. I'm thinking aluminum heads and maybe roller cam. Take care Neal

12-20-2004, 11:19 PM	#11
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Welcome aboard. That's a really sweet truck you have there. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

12-20-2004, 11:39 PM	#12
flatblack67c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dover, AR Posts: 120	welcome to the board from another newbie!! looks like the seats are out of a 95-98 chevy truck. REALLY sweet truck!!! __________________ was 67 chevy swb fleet now muticolored 69 step, 350/350, 3.73 posi, converted to 5 lug, torq thrust II 17x8 front 17x9.5 rear, factory air cab, fuel cell. future plans: shaved wiper cowl, shave stake pockets, phantom grille, and silver paint... 68 camaro ss396 project 54 f*rd project truck

12-21-2004, 01:45 AM	#13
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,177	Very nice truck. Can I ask why you don't like the seats? Need more room? How is the sitting position for you with those seats? Do you have enough legroom?What color are they? They are from 95-98 truck? I ask because I am looking for new seat ideas and thought yours looked Ok in there. Thanks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-21-2004, 08:47 AM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome from SW Washington State.... Nice ride, if its not exactly what you wanted....I'd take it off your hands. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-21-2004, 09:07 AM	#15
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	WELCOME 2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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12-21-2004, 10:24 AM	#16
Neal70C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Clarksville, Tn Posts: 17	The seats are fine! The powered movement works and the color is nice. I just think I want a more original style seat. The leg room is fine for me. I'm 6'2". I think the leg room will get even better when I rip the gas tank out soon. Again alot of stuff the previous owner did, was nice but not exactly what we would have done. It's a great truck. I think that I will learn alot at my own pace, because atleast it's driveable and already looks nice. Neal

12-21-2004, 10:51 AM	#17
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Nice truck. Building a 2wd Blazer. Welcome from Deer Park, Tx.

12-21-2004, 06:24 PM	#18
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Welcome from Virginia Beach, Va. Been here for awhile. These people are a wealth of knowledge. And seeing the pics of everyones truck, get you motivated to do more. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

12-21-2004, 06:39 PM	#19
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	Where you at Neal? Thats a great looking truck!

12-21-2004, 07:02 PM	#20
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Neal, That is a great looking truck. Welcome from Moss covered Oregon. If you don't like those seats there's a few of us on this board that would be happy to take them off your hands.

12-21-2004, 07:46 PM	#21
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Wow that is a nice looking truck, you have a good truck to customize the way you want __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

12-21-2004, 10:23 PM	#22
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Welcome from Alabama! __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

12-22-2004, 12:46 AM	#23
Neal70C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Clarksville, Tn Posts: 17	I'm from Clarksville, Tn. I bought the truck from a guy in Fayetteville, Tn. If by some chance the original owner/restorer is on here I would love to know a little more about the truck. Tonight I replaced the bushings in the drivers side door hinge. Not hard but then I had to pull the hood, and then the fender in order adjust the hinge so it would close properly. Man that was alot of work and kinda fun at the same time. The passenger side just needs an adjustment and no bushing. So tomorrow, off comes that fender as well. I probably should have just bought all new hinges. Oh well, Take care guys, and thanks for taking an interest and also making me feel welcome. As for the seats, I will probably let them go cheap, but only after I'm completely satisfied with the new covered bench. Neal

12-22-2004, 10:38 AM	#25
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Nice truck! Welcome to the board. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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