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bradr241 · 02-07-2005, 04:08 PM

Howdy, all!

I just bought my first Chevy truck...a '69 C10! It doesn't run, due to a blown head gasket, but I was able to buy it for $800. That may not sound like a bargain to some, but around here, it's the best I've seen. I'd been looking for one (the right one) for several months, following the theft of my previous ride--let's just say it was of Japanese manufacture, ok?

My goal is to make this thing a daily driver (and my only car), but I have a long way to go before it'll be roadworthy and reliable. The game plan, as of right now, is to tear it apart, clean up the chassis, reassemble the mechanicals with as many new parts as my budget allows, then put it back on the road ASAP. I plan to do the tedious body work later on, as time allows.

jhow66 · 02-07-2005, 04:20 PM

Good start--where are you located?

krue · 02-07-2005, 04:21 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! That looks like a steal for $800. What part of the country are you in?

Oh yeah and check out the FAQ submission page for lots of good info on our trucks!

Hook'em · 02-07-2005, 04:22 PM

Welcome aboard from Texas. Looks like a great project!

bradr241 · 02-07-2005, 04:52 PM

jhow66 and krue -- I'm in Upland, CA...about 50 miles east of L.A. (though I thought y'all'd be able to tell it was So Cal from the sunshine!

) I really hope it turns out to be a good deal. The body is about 90% good. The only significant rust areas are the back/bottom of the left rear fender, the right front fender tip (big surprise, eh?), and (ugh) the drip rail.

Joe67 · 02-07-2005, 04:58 PM

Welcome

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*chevytruckfan* · 02-07-2005, 05:23 PM

that is a nice straight truck. If I might add since the body looks in good shape if the frame looks as good as the body and since it is your only vehicle, don't tear it down all the way. Get the engine running (A blown head gasket is not that hard to replace.)replace the motor if necessary and anything that involves safety like the braking and fuel system and start driving especially since you want to "put it back on the road ASAP." Then work on what it needs as you drive it and time/budget allows. It will be a whole lot more fun and you will also have something to drive. Have fun!

bradr241 · 02-07-2005, 05:25 PM

Well, I do have borrowed temporary transportation, an '88 GMC SportSide...it could be worse!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-07-2005, 06:01 PM

WELCOME 2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

TRUCKGUY · 02-07-2005, 06:15 PM

welcome to the board really a cool place

*Randy70C-10* · 02-07-2005, 06:36 PM

$800 was a bargain for a truck that appears to be as solid as yours. Welcome to the board from Virginia!

**Canadian694x4** · 02-07-2005, 10:31 PM

Welcome To The Board From The Great White North!

Rod · 02-07-2005, 11:37 PM

Welcome.

powell72 · 02-08-2005, 12:25 AM

Welcome. Have fun with your new truck.

Warbones · 02-08-2005, 02:30 AM

Sounds like you are off to a really great start with a good gameplan!.Congrats!!!

HeavyD · 02-08-2005, 02:32 AM

Not look like a bargain? That thing is mint compared to what we get for that cash up here. Nice truck..you did well.

mrwilmoth · 02-08-2005, 03:02 AM

good find, ive been looking for months also (trader, etc) how did you come across this one? I live in berdoo just down the way.

71Chevy4-speed · 02-08-2005, 03:54 AM

Welcome to the board! Looks like another one got stolen from somebody.... 800 bucks....didn't you at least feel bad? lol jokin. Welcome from Alaska.

bradr241 · 02-08-2005, 11:02 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone, but I have been hanging around here since September... This board did a lot to confirm my desire to buy this truck in the first place.

for all who think I "stole" it from the PO -- I would categorize this as a "50 foot truck" .... it looks great until you get much closer than 50 feet. I cleverly chose a picture to post that doesn't let you see how bad those drip rails are! Plus, the dash is nearly completely stripped. I did feel a little bad about the sale price, but it wasn't like I beat the guy down on the price. He was only asking $1000, and my offer was equal to the best one he'd had so far.

mrwilmoth -- I did find this truck in the Auto Trader "classic/antique" version (it appeared both in print and online). And for the life of me, I didn't find any better source for ads. For a couple months, it's been part of my morning routine to check the ads online.

Blue Beard · 02-08-2005, 02:05 PM

Welcome from SW Washington State...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-08-2005, 07:05 PM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. Nice looking starting point for a project best of luck to ya..

bigcdawg99 · 02-08-2005, 07:47 PM

Congrats on your find! I agree with chevytruckfan. There is a lot you can do without completely tearing down the truck. It sounds like you could get it on the road pretty quickly. Then weekend projects until you're ready to take the time (and money) for a full frame off. Take it from someone who has a frame in the garage and a disassembled truck along the side of my house. Have fun man!

02-07-2005, 04:08 PM	#1
bradr241 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 4	Another new poster, another old truck Howdy, all! I just bought my first Chevy truck...a '69 C10! It doesn't run, due to a blown head gasket, but I was able to buy it for $800. That may not sound like a bargain to some, but around here, it's the best I've seen. I'd been looking for one (the right one) for several months, following the theft of my previous ride--let's just say it was of Japanese manufacture, ok? My goal is to make this thing a daily driver (and my only car), but I have a long way to go before it'll be roadworthy and reliable. The game plan, as of right now, is to tear it apart, clean up the chassis, reassemble the mechanicals with as many new parts as my budget allows, then put it back on the road ASAP. I plan to do the tedious body work later on, as time allows. Attached Images

02-07-2005, 04:20 PM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Good start--where are you located? __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

02-07-2005, 04:21 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! That looks like a steal for $800. What part of the country are you in? Oh yeah and check out the FAQ submission page for lots of good info on our trucks! __________________ "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"

02-07-2005, 04:22 PM	#4
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02-07-2005, 04:52 PM	#5
bradr241 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 4	jhow66 and krue -- I'm in Upland, CA...about 50 miles east of L.A. (though I thought y'all'd be able to tell it was So Cal from the sunshine! ) I really hope it turns out to be a good deal. The body is about 90% good. The only significant rust areas are the back/bottom of the left rear fender, the right front fender tip (big surprise, eh?), and (ugh) the drip rail. __________________ '69 C10 Fleetside LWB 0.01% Complete "What wine goes with Cap'n Crunch? I have trouble selecting a wine in the morning. Sometimes I give up." --George Carlin

02-07-2005, 04:58 PM	#6
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02-07-2005, 05:23 PM	#7
chevytruckfan Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 930	that is a nice straight truck. If I might add since the body looks in good shape if the frame looks as good as the body and since it is your only vehicle, don't tear it down all the way. Get the engine running (A blown head gasket is not that hard to replace.)replace the motor if necessary and anything that involves safety like the braking and fuel system and start driving especially since you want to "put it back on the road ASAP." Then work on what it needs as you drive it and time/budget allows. It will be a whole lot more fun and you will also have something to drive. Have fun!

02-07-2005, 05:25 PM	#8
bradr241 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 4	Well, I do have borrowed temporary transportation, an '88 GMC SportSide...it could be worse! __________________ '69 C10 Fleetside LWB 0.01% Complete "What wine goes with Cap'n Crunch? I have trouble selecting a wine in the morning. Sometimes I give up." --George Carlin

02-07-2005, 06:01 PM	#9
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02-07-2005, 06:15 PM	#10
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02-07-2005, 06:36 PM	#11
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	$800 was a bargain for a truck that appears to be as solid as yours. Welcome to the board from Virginia!

02-07-2005, 10:31 PM	#12
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02-07-2005, 11:37 PM	#13
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02-08-2005, 12:25 AM	#14
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02-08-2005, 02:30 AM	#15
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02-08-2005, 02:32 AM	#16
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Not look like a bargain? That thing is mint compared to what we get for that cash up here. Nice truck..you did well. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

02-08-2005, 03:02 AM	#17
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	good find, ive been looking for months also (trader, etc) how did you come across this one? I live in berdoo just down the way.

02-08-2005, 03:54 AM	#18
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	Welcome to the board! Looks like another one got stolen from somebody.... 800 bucks....didn't you at least feel bad? lol jokin. Welcome from Alaska. __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

02-08-2005, 11:02 AM	#19
bradr241 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 4	Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone, but I have been hanging around here since September... This board did a lot to confirm my desire to buy this truck in the first place. for all who think I "stole" it from the PO -- I would categorize this as a "50 foot truck" .... it looks great until you get much closer than 50 feet. I cleverly chose a picture to post that doesn't let you see how bad those drip rails are! Plus, the dash is nearly completely stripped. I did feel a little bad about the sale price, but it wasn't like I beat the guy down on the price. He was only asking $1000, and my offer was equal to the best one he'd had so far. mrwilmoth -- I did find this truck in the Auto Trader "classic/antique" version (it appeared both in print and online). And for the life of me, I didn't find any better source for ads. For a couple months, it's been part of my morning routine to check the ads online. __________________ '69 C10 Fleetside LWB 0.01% Complete "What wine goes with Cap'n Crunch? I have trouble selecting a wine in the morning. Sometimes I give up." --George Carlin

02-08-2005, 02:05 PM	#20
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome from SW Washington State... __________________ 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

02-08-2005, 07:05 PM	#21
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Welcome to the board from southern oregon.. Nice looking starting point for a project best of luck to ya.. __________________ 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..

02-08-2005, 07:47 PM	#22
bigcdawg99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 67	Congrats on your find! I agree with chevytruckfan. There is a lot you can do without completely tearing down the truck. It sounds like you could get it on the road pretty quickly. Then weekend projects until you're ready to take the time (and money) for a full frame off. Take it from someone who has a frame in the garage and a disassembled truck along the side of my house. Have fun man! __________________ 71 GMC Shortbed Fleetside (under construction) "I like guns. You got a gun, you don't have to work out." Chris Rock

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