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Pickupmanx2 · 02-25-2010, 01:17 AM

Evening all, just wanted to say hey, I am an old Ford truck guy, but I have a soft spot for ALL old things, so I ended up buying a 1970 C10 yesterday, it has the 400/400 combo, A/C, PS/PB , nice running old truck, has an exhaust leak, and needs a tune up, but it all works! I will post some pictures as soon as the rain stops and I can take some. I am not new to old trucks, I have a 77 F150 4x4 and a 63 F250 4X4, and have had quite a few older trucks. But I am new to Chevys, so I will be browsing and asking questions as they come, I am a member over at ford-trucks.com, and this has a VERY similar format, so here I am.
VIN is CE140Z144440 model # is CE10934, and it has all this on the glovebox door: BX2, C60, F59, JM1, L47, NA9, U63, V46, Z62, 600, A11, B85, F51, G50, J70, M49, N40, V43, Z53, 526
Does the rear axle have a tag as to the ratio? It is a 12 bolt, what were the common ratios?
Any other info is great,
Thanks
Joe

jayman68 · 02-25-2010, 01:29 AM

Welcome from NW Washington. Glad you finally saw the light... just had to say it.

you should be able to get all the answers you need here. good luck with the project.

SBC · 02-25-2010, 02:50 AM

Welcome from another Californian but you used the f-word a little too much up there. haha. you would be very lucky to find the tag still on your rearend but other guys will chime in and help you with all the questions you have. we all love pics here too, can never have too many.

powell72 · 02-25-2010, 06:50 PM

First off welcome, I'm assuming because you say 400 and have L47 listed your truck is a big block (no small block 400's offered in this trucks, too early). All 2wd 1/2 ton BB trucks came with 3.08's, and all the 1/2 tons have 12 bolts also.

Post up some pics when you can, sounds like a great truck. We won't give you too a hard time on the Ford thing, there are a few blue oval trucks I like myself.

Pickupmanx2 · 02-25-2010, 08:35 PM

Thanks Gents! 3.08's!! I thought they felt pretty tall, seems to be almost loafing at 60mph. And I did start driving on a 1956 Apache100, 3 on the tree, it was the first full size engine I rebuilt, the 235 inline 6, I didn't talk to my dad for almost a month after he sold it to our neighbor/my boss, but years later, and 2 frame offs he has done to it, I understand that he had the ability and MONEY to take care of it then and now, me as a kid would have run the wheels off probly!
Yep, not trying to use the f-bomb to much here

, but want to give somewhat of a background of experience and mechanical abilities, I am not prejudiced to any old truck, and as my Dad said years ago, I'd rather drive anything than have to push the SoB! I Love old trucks and cars, and appreciate all old iron, but I prefer trucks. I do all the work on my old trucks, and USUALLY enjoy it, dropping fuel tanks,,, not so much.
Thanks Again, and hopefully I can take some pictures Sunday, it is supposed to be nice!
Joe

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-25-2010, 09:29 PM

Welcome from southern oregon....

**70cst** · 02-25-2010, 10:06 PM

And there's a reason why I'm feelin' so high because we have another 1970 C10 owner in the fold. Sounds like you have a very nice truck with loads of options. Is it a CST truck? With all those options it might be. Oh by the way...

and

from Ohio!!!

silverstreak · 02-25-2010, 11:22 PM

Here's a link to breakdown your vin and model number
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html

And here's one for the RPO codes on the glove box door.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3806724

big_al_71 · 02-25-2010, 11:29 PM

welcome from south florida.....how about some picts of the new old ride?

Pickupmanx2 · 02-26-2010, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

welcome from south florida.....how about some picts of the new old ride?

Hopefully Sunday after church, supposed to be nice, and yes it is a nice old truck, Thanks for the welcomes, I am looking forward to driving it!

mrein3 · 02-26-2010, 09:21 AM

On your rear axel tube, RHS, facing forward, inboard of the shock mount you should see a three letter code. Some time ago I found a website with those codes and what ratio the factory put in for that code. Sorry I don't remember that link any more. I had it in my favorites two or three hard drive crashes ago.

*vegaschevy* · 02-26-2010, 11:58 AM

PICS!!!!

Or it didn't happen!

02-25-2010, 01:17 AM	#1
Pickupmanx2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oakhurst, Kalifornia Posts: 77	New to Chevy's, just bought a 1970 C10 Evening all, just wanted to say hey, I am an old Ford truck guy, but I have a soft spot for ALL old things, so I ended up buying a 1970 C10 yesterday, it has the 400/400 combo, A/C, PS/PB , nice running old truck, has an exhaust leak, and needs a tune up, but it all works! I will post some pictures as soon as the rain stops and I can take some. I am not new to old trucks, I have a 77 F150 4x4 and a 63 F250 4X4, and have had quite a few older trucks. But I am new to Chevys, so I will be browsing and asking questions as they come, I am a member over at ford-trucks.com, and this has a VERY similar format, so here I am. VIN is CE140Z144440 model # is CE10934, and it has all this on the glovebox door: BX2, C60, F59, JM1, L47, NA9, U63, V46, Z62, 600, A11, B85, F51, G50, J70, M49, N40, V43, Z53, 526 Does the rear axle have a tag as to the ratio? It is a 12 bolt, what were the common ratios? Any other info is great, Thanks Joe

02-25-2010, 01:29 AM	#2
jayman68 Fun Stuff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 400	Re: New to Chevy's, just bought a 1970 C10 Welcome from NW Washington. Glad you finally saw the light... just had to say it. you should be able to get all the answers you need here. good luck with the project. __________________ Jay 68 C10(project) 88 Honda Accord(DD) 93 Chevy Astro EXT 2wd

02-25-2010, 02:50 AM	#3
SBC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 202	Re: New to Chevy's, just bought a 1970 C10 Welcome from another Californian but you used the f-word a little too much up there. haha. you would be very lucky to find the tag still on your rearend but other guys will chime in and help you with all the questions you have. we all love pics here too, can never have too many. __________________ 1967 C-10 Project 2008 Suburban 2017 GMC Sierra

02-25-2010, 06:50 PM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: New to Chevy's, just bought a 1970 C10 First off welcome, I'm assuming because you say 400 and have L47 listed your truck is a big block (no small block 400's offered in this trucks, too early). All 2wd 1/2 ton BB trucks came with 3.08's, and all the 1/2 tons have 12 bolts also. Post up some pics when you can, sounds like a great truck. We won't give you too a hard time on the Ford thing, there are a few blue oval trucks I like myself. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

02-25-2010, 08:35 PM	#5
Pickupmanx2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oakhurst, Kalifornia Posts: 77	Re: New to Chevy's, just bought a 1970 C10 Thanks Gents! 3.08's!! I thought they felt pretty tall, seems to be almost loafing at 60mph. And I did start driving on a 1956 Apache100, 3 on the tree, it was the first full size engine I rebuilt, the 235 inline 6, I didn't talk to my dad for almost a month after he sold it to our neighbor/my boss, but years later, and 2 frame offs he has done to it, I understand that he had the ability and MONEY to take care of it then and now, me as a kid would have run the wheels off probly! Yep, not trying to use the f-bomb to much here , but want to give somewhat of a background of experience and mechanical abilities, I am not prejudiced to any old truck, and as my Dad said years ago, I'd rather drive anything than have to push the SoB! I Love old trucks and cars, and appreciate all old iron, but I prefer trucks. I do all the work on my old trucks, and USUALLY enjoy it, dropping fuel tanks,,, not so much. Thanks Again, and hopefully I can take some pictures Sunday, it is supposed to be nice! Joe __________________ SEMPER FI 96 F350 CC/4X/7.3/ZF5 77 F150 SB/4X/NP435/NP205 70 C10 400/400 63 F250 4X/T98/NP205

02-25-2010, 09:29 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: New to Chevy's, just bought a 1970 C10 Welcome from southern oregon.... __________________ 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..

02-25-2010, 10:06 PM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: New to Chevy's, just bought a 1970 C10 And there's a reason why I'm feelin' so high because we have another 1970 C10 owner in the fold. Sounds like you have a very nice truck with loads of options. Is it a CST truck? With all those options it might be. Oh by the way... and from Ohio!!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 02-25-2010 at 10:12 PM.

02-25-2010, 11:22 PM	#8
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: New to Chevy's, just bought a 1970 C10 Here's a link to breakdown your vin and model number http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html And here's one for the RPO codes on the glove box door. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3806724

02-25-2010, 11:29 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New to Chevy's, just bought a 1970 C10 welcome from south florida.....how about some picts of the new old ride? __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-26-2010, 09:21 AM	#11
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: New to Chevy's, just bought a 1970 C10 On your rear axel tube, RHS, facing forward, inboard of the shock mount you should see a three letter code. Some time ago I found a website with those codes and what ratio the factory put in for that code. Sorry I don't remember that link any more. I had it in my favorites two or three hard drive crashes ago. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

02-26-2010, 11:58 AM	#12
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: New to Chevy's, just bought a 1970 C10 PICS!!!! Or it didn't happen!



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