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Jimjific · 08-07-2013, 01:12 PM

Hello All,

I'm new to the site and I just bought a 69 short bed step side. First time I've ever owned a C-10 (We had a 72 I6 three on the tree growing up in the 70's). I've owned over the years 10 60's Mustangs and still have a 69 Fastback.

The truck has a 350 AT/PS/PB/AC, Heavy Duty suspension, 3.07 gears, split drive shaft and is a CST. I bought it from the original family in UT and had it shipped (Lost the passenger side mirror on the car carrier. It fell off and dented a Porsche below it!). It only has 82K original miles. I'm really impressed with how well it drives. The only weird thing is there is a noise only in the 35-40 mph coming from the middle of the cab that I can't figure out.

Plans are to keep it fairly stock with the following exceptions:
- Rally rims (I've been reading up on this and looking for the best solution)
- Disc brakes
- Over drive AT (Since this will be a daily driver. I'm super happy it has 3.07 gears since so far I'm getting 16mpg)

I have a million questions, but for now, here are some pictures:

Delivered!

Bugs collected from acrossing this great nation.

Washed

Note the black GMC in the background that is being replaced.

First 350 I've ever owned.

Pheasant was put there by the original owner who has passed. Might keep it as a tribute to him.

Nice bed

quick60 · 08-07-2013, 01:17 PM

My dad had that same phesant sticker on his camper but he drove a ....ugh ford jdp:

Nice ride you have there. I like it.

JAA · 08-07-2013, 01:18 PM

Wow, what a time capsule!

tommys72 · 08-07-2013, 01:34 PM

Beautiful truck....can't get em much nicer than that
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JIMINITWIN'72 · 08-07-2013, 01:47 PM

Nice find....wish mine was in that shape when I got her. And welcome aboard!!

alsriv2 · 08-07-2013, 01:56 PM

Fantastic looking truck you have there.

Welcome to the board and please keep us up to date...

**FL71C10** · 08-07-2013, 01:58 PM

Very nice. Looks like a pretty nicely equipped truck (ie. power brakes). A lot of the stepsides are not too well equipped.

That looks like a dealer installed AC unit. Does it work well?

Jimjific · 08-07-2013, 02:07 PM

Thanks everyone. Yea, I'm thinking I really lucked out in finding this one. Although it does have some issues in the inner cab corners, I will just patch those until it needs a repaint since welding will make too much heat. The 350 is a crate motor with only 1,500 on it, well when I got it, that is.

At the risk of getting the Bow Tie purists upset, here's an image of my other 69. The way I figure it, all of the big three made some pretty cool cars. Hell even AMC had the AMX, I've re-engineered the front suspension on it and put a rack and pinion steering in also. handles awesome.

Jimjific · 08-07-2013, 02:11 PM

The AC needs to be charged. Everything is there and works. The compressor clutch turns on and off as well as the blower. I'm not sure if I will tackle charging or finding why it leaked since we may be over the hot part of the summer here in NY.

DGulliver · 08-07-2013, 02:37 PM

Looking good Jim! A nice find, and it sounds like you're going to really enjoy it.

Jimjific · 08-07-2013, 04:04 PM

DGulliver,

Do you have any pictures of you truck that show your wheel/tires? What size are you running? It's hard to tell from the small picture but your truck looks like what I'm shooting for.

**RenoKeene** · 08-07-2013, 04:15 PM

Welcome aboard from Central Florida! Great lookin stepper and the Stang is hot too. I'll get that info you asked about tonight.

**FL71C10** · 08-07-2013, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimjific

The AC needs to be charged. Everything is there and works. The compressor clutch turns on and off as well as the blower. I'm not sure if I will tackle charging or finding why it leaked since we may be over the hot part of the summer here in NY.

That's funny. Your hot part of the summer is over, and we have another 6-8 weeks before it really breaks.

gvw5400 · 08-07-2013, 05:57 PM

Welcome from the rocky mountains of Colorado! You found a real nice stepper.
Enjoy the process of making it YOUR truck. BTW my favorite F*** is a 69 Boss 429 Stang but don't tell. all the best Dirk.

Mt Airy · 08-07-2013, 07:32 PM

very nice truck! welcome

08-07-2013, 01:12 PM	#1
Jimjific Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 145	New To Forum and 69 C-10 Hello All, I'm new to the site and I just bought a 69 short bed step side. First time I've ever owned a C-10 (We had a 72 I6 three on the tree growing up in the 70's). I've owned over the years 10 60's Mustangs and still have a 69 Fastback. The truck has a 350 AT/PS/PB/AC, Heavy Duty suspension, 3.07 gears, split drive shaft and is a CST. I bought it from the original family in UT and had it shipped (Lost the passenger side mirror on the car carrier. It fell off and dented a Porsche below it!). It only has 82K original miles. I'm really impressed with how well it drives. The only weird thing is there is a noise only in the 35-40 mph coming from the middle of the cab that I can't figure out. Plans are to keep it fairly stock with the following exceptions: - Rally rims (I've been reading up on this and looking for the best solution) - Disc brakes - Over drive AT (Since this will be a daily driver. I'm super happy it has 3.07 gears since so far I'm getting 16mpg) I have a million questions, but for now, here are some pictures: Delivered! Bugs collected from acrossing this great nation. Washed Note the black GMC in the background that is being replaced. First 350 I've ever owned. Pheasant was put there by the original owner who has passed. Might keep it as a tribute to him. Nice bed __________________ Thanks, Jim - 69 Short Step CST 350 AC/PB/PS - 69 Short Step 307 Man Column/PS

08-07-2013, 01:17 PM	#2
quick60 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 233	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 My dad had that same phesant sticker on his camper but he drove a ....ugh ford jdp: Nice ride you have there. I like it.

08-07-2013, 01:18 PM	#3
JAA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 75	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 Wow, what a time capsule!

08-07-2013, 01:34 PM	#4
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 Beautiful truck....can't get em much nicer than that Posted via Mobile Device __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

08-07-2013, 01:47 PM	#5
JIMINITWIN'72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 21	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 Nice find....wish mine was in that shape when I got her. And welcome aboard!! __________________ It is what it is, Cause it was what it was...

08-07-2013, 01:56 PM	#6
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 Fantastic looking truck you have there. Welcome to the board and please keep us up to date... __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

08-07-2013, 01:58 PM	#7
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 Very nice. Looks like a pretty nicely equipped truck (ie. power brakes). A lot of the stepsides are not too well equipped. That looks like a dealer installed AC unit. Does it work well? __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

08-07-2013, 02:07 PM	#8
Jimjific Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 145	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 Thanks everyone. Yea, I'm thinking I really lucked out in finding this one. Although it does have some issues in the inner cab corners, I will just patch those until it needs a repaint since welding will make too much heat. The 350 is a crate motor with only 1,500 on it, well when I got it, that is. At the risk of getting the Bow Tie purists upset, here's an image of my other 69. The way I figure it, all of the big three made some pretty cool cars. Hell even AMC had the AMX, I've re-engineered the front suspension on it and put a rack and pinion steering in also. handles awesome. __________________ Thanks, Jim - 69 Short Step CST 350 AC/PB/PS - 69 Short Step 307 Man Column/PS

08-07-2013, 02:11 PM	#9
Jimjific Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 145	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 The AC needs to be charged. Everything is there and works. The compressor clutch turns on and off as well as the blower. I'm not sure if I will tackle charging or finding why it leaked since we may be over the hot part of the summer here in NY. __________________ Thanks, Jim - 69 Short Step CST 350 AC/PB/PS - 69 Short Step 307 Man Column/PS

08-07-2013, 02:37 PM	#10
DGulliver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern TN Posts: 227	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 Looking good Jim! A nice find, and it sounds like you're going to really enjoy it. __________________ '72 Chevrolet Step Side 350/TH350, '63 C10 Step V8 '74 Trans Am 400, '80 Trans Am Indy Pace Car Mercedes AMG S55, SLK230 Kompressor, GL450 '96 Dodge Indy Ram Official Indy Truck '99 Porsche 911 Carrera

08-07-2013, 04:04 PM	#11
Jimjific Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 145	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 DGulliver, Do you have any pictures of you truck that show your wheel/tires? What size are you running? It's hard to tell from the small picture but your truck looks like what I'm shooting for. __________________ Thanks, Jim - 69 Short Step CST 350 AC/PB/PS - 69 Short Step 307 Man Column/PS

08-07-2013, 04:15 PM	#12
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 Welcome aboard from Central Florida! Great lookin stepper and the Stang is hot too. I'll get that info you asked about tonight. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-07-2013, 05:57 PM	#14
gvw5400 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 263	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 Welcome from the rocky mountains of Colorado! You found a real nice stepper. Enjoy the process of making it YOUR truck. BTW my favorite F*** is a 69 Boss 429 Stang but don't tell. all the best Dirk.

08-07-2013, 07:32 PM	#15
Mt Airy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mt Airy MD Posts: 59	Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10 very nice truck! welcome



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