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beeftip · 10-14-2006, 02:13 AM

Why didn't he just go for the gusto?

1970 CST-10
HD Springs and chrome wheel covers is about the only real options that this joker ordered. Otherwise it's plain-jane. 3 on the tree, manual drum brakes, no A/C, 6 lug axles(ok, he didn't have a choice about that).

So now I have to spend all kinds of money to upgrade to automatic trans., 5 lug power disc brakes, A/C, bucket seats(cuz my wife is vertically challenged and it sucks being a passenger when she drives), 3.73 rear end(I have no idea what I've got, I'm afraid to look), etc.

The first owner should have foreseen that I'd be buying the truck 35 years later without researching it first. Actually, he should have waited a year and bought a 1971 so I could have disc brakes. He should have ordered air conditioning too! He obviously had no concern for my needs.

I'm going to end up dumping $25,000 grand into a truck I paid $6000 for just to get it the way I want. What did these things cost new? Like $850?

Is this vehicle a good candidate for a "restification"? I'm thinking "Copperhead" but with a milder engine and more stock interior. Or would I be better off selling it and finding something with better starting options? It just seems a shame to molest such an orginal truck, but the bottom line is that it sucks to drive it more than 50 miles.

Here's some pics. Thanks for letting me rant, I already know what I'm going to do anyway, but I just like to see myself type.

I'm just hoping one of you will enable my new addiction... I mean hobby.

Darren

CG · 10-14-2006, 02:45 AM

A shame to mess up a nice truck like that. Im not sure if you're being tounge in cheek or not? If you really are going to copperhead it, at least you're starting with a complete, straight and looking to be pretty rust free rig. Thats going to save you a ton of money down the road. Have fun.

Aarons72s · 10-14-2006, 02:55 AM

She is asurvivor just get an original am/fm and show it. Iwould sell it and just look for A truck that is fairly straight but ready for a rebuild ( tired engine, fairly worn) to start your project. Just my opinion.
Aaron

jay-dawg · 10-14-2006, 03:00 AM

that's a nice truck. I'm with the others, but it's your truck.

Jay

Brad · 10-14-2006, 03:14 AM

Welcome and nice truck! I would leave it just the way it is, but make additions that you can convert back to stock if needed.

junkyardjohn · 10-14-2006, 06:25 AM

YEH... I'D BE PISSED TOO AT SOME S.O.B. FOR NOT ORDERING THE TRUCK I WANTED 35 YEARS LATER, & THEN NOT TAKING CARE OF IT & LETTING IT BECOME A RUSTED , DENTED POS. MY QUESTION IS.... WHY DID YOU BUY THAT.... THING.... IN THE FIRST PLACE??. YOU SAID YOU PLAN ON GIVING IT THE COPPERHEAD TREATMENT??? ARE YOU PLANNING ON CHOPPING THE FRAME TO MAKE IT A SHORTBED & PUTTING SOME 24" WHEELS ON IT WITH SOME AIRBAGS??? I'D BET THAT THE ORIGINAL OWNER WOULD BE MORE THAN A LITTLE PISSED IF HE HAD ANY IDEA WHAT YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR IT. I THINK YOU SHOULD SELL IT BEFORE YOU GET IN TOO DEEP. YOU'LL SURELY GET $2500 OR $3000 BACK IF YOUR VERY VERY FORTUNATE.

JOHN
ON SECOND THOUGHT... BRING THAT.....THING DOWN TO ME (IF IT'LL MAKE IT UP ON A TRAILOR) & I'LL PART THAT SUCKER OUT IN ABOUT 6 HOURS, & I'LL GIVE YOU $1700 CASH MONEY & A BUS TICKET HOME. JOHN

OH... & WELCOME FROM SOUTHERN KY. NICE TRUCK YOU HAVE THERE. I HOPE YOU KNOW I'AM JOKING. JOHN

TruckinDaddy · 10-14-2006, 06:43 AM

That's a sweet ride. But I am partial to the bare bones models. Mine came with the same options, minus the wheel covers and a radio.

Have fun with your truck.

indyracer · 10-14-2006, 07:52 AM

That is a good lookin' truck. My options would be to leave it as is and just do a few updates. Or, fresh paint, some new wheels, lots of motor, different tranny, probably some brake upgrades and off I go. JMO

Again, sweet truck. Wish mine was half that nice.

Welcome from Indiana...

Texasdeere · 10-14-2006, 07:59 AM

Beautiful Truck! But I am with Aaron on this one. Wouldn't touch it!

Bishops Trucks · 10-14-2006, 08:25 AM

That truck is to clean to mess with. My opinion is to keep that and find another one to molest. That's what my wife said my problem is, I have a hard time getting rid of one when I find another one I like. I bought my last one when she was visiting her family in Ohio. What a surprise when she got home. It's been five months and were still married. What a good woman.

RSRXION · 10-14-2006, 09:07 AM

I agree with most others, keep it stock and find another one to build. Use this one to pull your Copperhead re-creation to the shows. There are a lot of good candidates out there to build or customize and you'll have no trouble finding a project truck .

Remember this one thing ... A car or truck can be many things , many times...BUT IT CAN ONLY BE ORIGINAL ONCE. If that is the original paint, interior etc ... you'd be nuts to make any permanent changes.

Just my .02, Dean

roughedup72 · 10-14-2006, 10:34 AM

wouldnt touch it, its worth more as is.

wibilly · 10-14-2006, 10:39 AM

looks to me like you got a very nice truck, now you need to find a project

bcanini · 10-14-2006, 10:44 AM

I agree with all the others here, That's too nice of a truck to touch! She survived this long keep her that way. Purchase one that straight but needs work, sell that one and be a few bucks ahead for awhile.

Brian

weasel29gm · 10-14-2006, 10:57 AM

Put on a set of TT'2 and drive it!!!!!!!!!!

QKENUF4U · 10-14-2006, 11:20 AM

man, you can have my truck if you give me that one. ive already done all the hard parts (bb,turbo 400,tubbed,rollpan etc.) drive it out to phoenix for me and you can drive mine home.
only things i would change on that truck would be the tranny (auto since i hate standards) and front brakes.
i only wish mine was that clean/perfect.

jhow66 · 10-14-2006, 11:29 AM

My brother-in-law brought this one new for $3750.00. Still has it.

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2006, 02:36 PM

I hate to break the news to y'all... that ain't a stripped down model. That is a top of the line CST package.
While, I will agree that it is YOUR truck, and you should do to it as you see fir... consider this plan;
get some buckets (or don't let her drive), maybe toss a quickie 350?th350 in there, install a van tilt to make it more comefortable on the cheap...that'd get you the shifter you'd need too... then, drive it for a year or so as is. Maybe add some tunes, rims... light mods. See if the stocker look kinda grows on you.
You can use the excuse that you are saving up the money to redo it when some one razzes you about the old stock truck.

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2006, 02:38 PM

Oh yeah, the inline with a 3 speed will have a 3.73 onless the SPID label says otherwise... at least, 37 years ago it woulda.

**clay68c10** · 10-14-2006, 03:12 PM

Drop it and drive it.

Texasdeere · 10-14-2006, 03:29 PM

If you lived a lot closer I would be tempted to trade you a 72 C10, Cheyenne Super, long bed, A/C, 402, TH400 with Tilt project truck for it plus some cash. Problem is I am all out of cash!

corn · 10-14-2006, 05:05 PM

Wow, thats a nice one! Not really as "plain jane" you may think. I have the factory cst buckets in mine but like your bench more, just tell your wife she cant drive it. Drop in a big inch motor, an auto trans, lower it & enjoy.

No wait, after you do all that bring it to me... & bring the title.

ThatOneBlue67 · 10-14-2006, 07:53 PM

Keep it stock looking but drop in a nice V8. Change the rims but I wouldn't go so far that people would wanna steal them. So you stay classic but with a nice small block under the hood. Make your wife use a pillow or strap wooden blocks to her feet

And just rough it without the A/C

I do.

roj2323 · 10-14-2006, 10:54 PM

hey if your that concerned about it i know where there is a 70 chevy with disk brakes and power steering for $3000. it's actuly in good shape and i would have bought it if i hadn't purchased his 69 gmc 2 months ago. it's red if it matters.

as for the one you just bought i wouldn't do anything but sell it simply because you want to build a truck not drive it right away. there's no sence in molesting an all original truck.

timcos · 10-14-2006, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Why didn't he just go for the gusto?

1970 CST-10
HD Springs and chrome wheel covers is about the only real options that this joker ordered. Otherwise it's plain-jane. 3 on the tree, manual drum brakes, no A/C, 6 lug axles(ok, he didn't have a choice about that).

You are so funny. I love this place...what comic relief.

If it were mine...I would add a/c from vintage air, tunes and drive that baby for another 35 years.

I am funny that way.

You are lucky dude.

10-14-2006, 02:13 AM	#1
beeftip Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marshall, WI Posts: 20	I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... Why didn't he just go for the gusto? 1970 CST-10 HD Springs and chrome wheel covers is about the only real options that this joker ordered. Otherwise it's plain-jane. 3 on the tree, manual drum brakes, no A/C, 6 lug axles(ok, he didn't have a choice about that). So now I have to spend all kinds of money to upgrade to automatic trans., 5 lug power disc brakes, A/C, bucket seats(cuz my wife is vertically challenged and it sucks being a passenger when she drives), 3.73 rear end(I have no idea what I've got, I'm afraid to look), etc. The first owner should have foreseen that I'd be buying the truck 35 years later without researching it first. Actually, he should have waited a year and bought a 1971 so I could have disc brakes. He should have ordered air conditioning too! He obviously had no concern for my needs. I'm going to end up dumping $25,000 grand into a truck I paid $6000 for just to get it the way I want. What did these things cost new? Like $850? Is this vehicle a good candidate for a "restification"? I'm thinking "Copperhead" but with a milder engine and more stock interior. Or would I be better off selling it and finding something with better starting options? It just seems a shame to molest such an orginal truck, but the bottom line is that it sucks to drive it more than 50 miles. Here's some pics. Thanks for letting me rant, I already know what I'm going to do anyway, but I just like to see myself type. I'm just hoping one of you will enable my new addiction... I mean hobby. Darren Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy CST-10 3 speed manual (3 on the tree, baby! Woo Hoo!) GM Goodwrench rebuilt crate motor Manual Drum Brakes Permanently foggy windshield Weak Wiper Motor Squeaky Clutch and Brake Pedal Really Cool Green Paint It's for sale!

10-14-2006, 02:45 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... A shame to mess up a nice truck like that. Im not sure if you're being tounge in cheek or not? If you really are going to copperhead it, at least you're starting with a complete, straight and looking to be pretty rust free rig. Thats going to save you a ton of money down the road. Have fun.

10-14-2006, 02:55 AM	#3
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... She is asurvivor just get an original am/fm and show it. Iwould sell it and just look for A truck that is fairly straight but ready for a rebuild ( tired engine, fairly worn) to start your project. Just my opinion. Aaron Last edited by Aarons72s; 10-14-2006 at 02:58 AM.

10-14-2006, 03:00 AM	#4
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... that's a nice truck. I'm with the others, but it's your truck. Jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

10-14-2006, 03:14 AM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... Welcome and nice truck! I would leave it just the way it is, but make additions that you can convert back to stock if needed. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-14-2006, 06:25 AM	#6
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... YEH... I'D BE PISSED TOO AT SOME S.O.B. FOR NOT ORDERING THE TRUCK I WANTED 35 YEARS LATER, & THEN NOT TAKING CARE OF IT & LETTING IT BECOME A RUSTED , DENTED POS. MY QUESTION IS.... WHY DID YOU BUY THAT.... THING.... IN THE FIRST PLACE??. YOU SAID YOU PLAN ON GIVING IT THE COPPERHEAD TREATMENT??? ARE YOU PLANNING ON CHOPPING THE FRAME TO MAKE IT A SHORTBED & PUTTING SOME 24" WHEELS ON IT WITH SOME AIRBAGS??? I'D BET THAT THE ORIGINAL OWNER WOULD BE MORE THAN A LITTLE PISSED IF HE HAD ANY IDEA WHAT YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR IT. I THINK YOU SHOULD SELL IT BEFORE YOU GET IN TOO DEEP. YOU'LL SURELY GET $2500 OR $3000 BACK IF YOUR VERY VERY FORTUNATE. JOHN ON SECOND THOUGHT... BRING THAT.....THING DOWN TO ME (IF IT'LL MAKE IT UP ON A TRAILOR) & I'LL PART THAT SUCKER OUT IN ABOUT 6 HOURS, & I'LL GIVE YOU $1700 CASH MONEY & A BUS TICKET HOME. JOHN OH... & WELCOME FROM SOUTHERN KY. NICE TRUCK YOU HAVE THERE. I HOPE YOU KNOW I'AM JOKING. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 10-14-2006 at 07:05 AM.

10-14-2006, 06:43 AM	#7
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... That's a sweet ride. But I am partial to the bare bones models. Mine came with the same options, minus the wheel covers and a radio. Have fun with your truck. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

10-14-2006, 07:52 AM	#8
indyracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, IN Posts: 134	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... That is a good lookin' truck. My options would be to leave it as is and just do a few updates. Or, fresh paint, some new wheels, lots of motor, different tranny, probably some brake upgrades and off I go. JMO Again, sweet truck. Wish mine was half that nice. Welcome from Indiana... __________________ Cheers, Tony A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. 1970 Chevy CST10 (Green) 2005 Silverado Z71 2000 Pontiac Bonneville

10-14-2006, 07:59 AM	#9
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... Beautiful Truck! But I am with Aaron on this one. Wouldn't touch it!

10-14-2006, 08:25 AM	#10
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... That truck is to clean to mess with. My opinion is to keep that and find another one to molest. That's what my wife said my problem is, I have a hard time getting rid of one when I find another one I like. I bought my last one when she was visiting her family in Ohio. What a surprise when she got home. It's been five months and were still married. What a good woman. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

10-14-2006, 09:07 AM	#11
RSRXION Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 227	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... I agree with most others, keep it stock and find another one to build. Use this one to pull your Copperhead re-creation to the shows. There are a lot of good candidates out there to build or customize and you'll have no trouble finding a project truck . Remember this one thing ... A car or truck can be many things , many times...BUT IT CAN ONLY BE ORIGINAL ONCE. If that is the original paint, interior etc ... you'd be nuts to make any permanent changes. Just my .02, Dean __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin

10-14-2006, 10:34 AM	#12
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... wouldnt touch it, its worth more as is. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

10-14-2006, 10:39 AM	#13
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... looks to me like you got a very nice truck, now you need to find a project __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-14-2006, 10:44 AM	#14
bcanini "Taste It" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 280	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... I agree with all the others here, That's too nice of a truck to touch! She survived this long keep her that way. Purchase one that straight but needs work, sell that one and be a few bucks ahead for awhile. Brian

10-14-2006, 10:57 AM	#15
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... Put on a set of TT'2 and drive it!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......



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10-14-2006, 11:20 AM	#16
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... man, you can have my truck if you give me that one. ive already done all the hard parts (bb,turbo 400,tubbed,rollpan etc.) drive it out to phoenix for me and you can drive mine home. only things i would change on that truck would be the tranny (auto since i hate standards) and front brakes. i only wish mine was that clean/perfect.

10-14-2006, 11:29 AM	#17
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... My brother-in-law brought this one new for $3750.00. Still has it. Attached Images __________________ 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

10-14-2006, 02:36 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... I hate to break the news to y'all... that ain't a stripped down model. That is a top of the line CST package. While, I will agree that it is YOUR truck, and you should do to it as you see fir... consider this plan; get some buckets (or don't let her drive), maybe toss a quickie 350?th350 in there, install a van tilt to make it more comefortable on the cheap...that'd get you the shifter you'd need too... then, drive it for a year or so as is. Maybe add some tunes, rims... light mods. See if the stocker look kinda grows on you. You can use the excuse that you are saving up the money to redo it when some one razzes you about the old stock truck.

10-14-2006, 02:38 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... Oh yeah, the inline with a 3 speed will have a 3.73 onless the SPID label says otherwise... at least, 37 years ago it woulda.

10-14-2006, 03:12 PM	#20
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... Drop it and drive it. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

10-14-2006, 03:29 PM	#21
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... If you lived a lot closer I would be tempted to trade you a 72 C10, Cheyenne Super, long bed, A/C, 402, TH400 with Tilt project truck for it plus some cash. Problem is I am all out of cash!

10-14-2006, 05:05 PM	#22
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... Wow, thats a nice one! Not really as "plain jane" you may think. I have the factory cst buckets in mine but like your bench more, just tell your wife she cant drive it. Drop in a big inch motor, an auto trans, lower it & enjoy. No wait, after you do all that bring it to me... & bring the title.

10-14-2006, 07:53 PM	#23
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... Keep it stock looking but drop in a nice V8. Change the rims but I wouldn't go so far that people would wanna steal them. So you stay classic but with a nice small block under the hood. Make your wife use a pillow or strap wooden blocks to her feet And just rough it without the A/C I do. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

10-14-2006, 10:54 PM	#24
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: I'm mad at the first owner of my truck... hey if your that concerned about it i know where there is a 70 chevy with disk brakes and power steering for $3000. it's actuly in good shape and i would have bought it if i hadn't purchased his 69 gmc 2 months ago. it's red if it matters. as for the one you just bought i wouldn't do anything but sell it simply because you want to build a truck not drive it right away. there's no sence in molesting an all original truck.

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