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Old 11-17-2019, 02:37 PM   #1
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Ideals on c10

What would you do with this truck got from guy started putting it together. Any ideals are pictures
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Old 11-17-2019, 02:47 PM   #2
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Old 11-17-2019, 04:20 PM   #3
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Re: Ideals on c10

Nice truck. At this point you already have the patina theme going. I would attempt to get it road worthy, check brakes and running gear. From there I would drive it, a lot! I love the wide wheels!
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Old 11-17-2019, 04:36 PM   #4
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Re: Ideals on c10

I like the truck just the way it looks, and agree with above, get it running and drive it!
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Old 11-17-2019, 05:01 PM   #5
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I'd spray it down with ATF, let it set overnight, then wash the rust off with soap and water. Follow that up with a good buffing and about 4 coats of good wax.
I'd also hose out the cab corners, rocker panels and inner fenders. get ALL the dirt mud N crud out of there, and let it dry.
I would steam clean the under side, and engine compartment, paying extra attention to nooks and crannies (what the hell are crannies?)
After that, I'd do gear oil, brakes, u joints, grease the chassis, get it running, evaluate what is necessary to make it safe and dependable.
Also, I would start looking for a grill and bumper.
Looks like a fun project, good luck, have fun, keep us posted.

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Old 11-17-2019, 06:28 PM   #6
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Re: Ideals on c10

^^^What Russ said X2^^^

I think crannies are the parts where the sun don't shine... perhaps even in between those parts... You may need some lube to get to the deeper cranny regions.
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Old 11-17-2019, 09:47 PM   #7
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Thanks for the input on the truck
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Old 11-17-2019, 10:08 PM   #8
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I think you should give it to me , Im not that far away . It looks great just like it is . Make it safe and drive it .
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Old 11-18-2019, 08:07 AM   #9
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I would paint it. It looks like it could be a nice looking truck with a paint job
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Old 11-18-2019, 07:39 PM   #10
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I'd spray it down with ATF, let it set overnight, then wash the rust off with soap and water. Follow that up with a good buffing and about 4 coats of good wax.
I'd also hose out the cab corners, rocker panels and inner fenders. get ALL the dirt mud N crud out of there, and let it dry.
I would steam clean the under side, and engine compartment, paying extra attention to nooks and crannies (what the hell are crannies?)
After that, I'd do gear oil, brakes, u joints, grease the chassis, get it running, evaluate what is necessary to make it safe and dependable.
Also, I would start looking for a grill and bumper.
Looks like a fun project, good luck, have fun, keep us posted.

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I’m curious about “spraying it down with ATF”?
What does this do, and how much of a mess is it to clean off?
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I would paint it. It looks like it could be a nice looking truck with a paint job
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I would paint it. It looks like it could be a nice looking truck with a paint job
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3rd agree. The patina fad is on the way out, and 10 years to late in my opinion. Paint it or plastic coat it.
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Old 11-19-2019, 06:07 PM   #13
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I've got two good fender and door I'm going to. Change out this week end if it dont rain
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Old 11-19-2019, 06:09 PM   #14
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I've got two good fender and door I'm going to. Change out this week end if it dont rain then putting a stock 350 in 400 trans I have to get drive made
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Old 11-21-2019, 11:25 PM   #15
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I’m curious about “spraying it down with ATF”?
What does this do, and how much of a mess is it to clean off?
Just helps remove surface rust, without harming what's left of the paint. you'll still have to scrub, but it will take a little less elbow grease, ATF is a great rust remover and has a lot of detergent in it.Spray it on with a spray bottle or pressure pump, let it set, wash it off with Dawn soap and warm water. a little messy, but works pretty good and is cheap.
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Old 11-22-2019, 07:13 PM   #16
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^ People wash with CLR to do the same thing right - to remove the rust? Would CLR be a little better for the environment than ATF?
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