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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Howell, MI
Posts: 403
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1966 C10 in Michigan
Hello!
![]() My wife had been wanting another single cab truck - she's had a ranger and a dakota before and misses them. I had an idea to look for an old truck we could restore together - and we found one. ![]() ![]() ![]() 1966 C-10 283, 4-spd, 39K, 139K, 239K??? It spent the first 40 years around SLC, Utah and the last few in Michigan. I had wanted to drop a modern aluminum 5.3 in it, however, my wife likes the old engine and the stinky exhaust - says it reminds her of her Dad's Volga when she grew up in Moscow. This winter (providing I can clear enough space in the garage) the project list is: Replacing the brakes for something that is dual circuit and at least discs on the front. I found a spendy kit online for about $1500, but it has to be able to be done cheaper... ![]() Changing out all the suspension bushings / BJ's / TRE's for new, modern units. New springs and shocks F&R - want to lower it about 3" total. Sway bars. Power steering - if only to reduce the number of turns lock to lock. ![]() New wiring harness. New bed floor. Repair largest rust areas - doors/rockers/cab supports ...and any misc thing that comes along. lol I'm hoping to find a reasonable deal on a pair of rustfree doors and tailgate when I visit my parents in AR this Christmas - that'll save plenty of work. As far as the engine, it looks like it will stay carbureted - but I'd like more torque than the lil 283 can provide. ![]() I have stayed away from modifying vehicles as I got older, I just seem to lose control when I work on anything - and I fear for my wallet. ![]() If anyone has info, opinions or comments they would like to share, PLEASE - do so!!! ![]() A bit of background - both my wife and I work for GM in Milford Michigan. She is an engine calibrator for the Ecotec 4-cylinder programs and I work in advanced engineering on potential production programs. I turned wrenches and ran a durability dyno to put myself through school, so I'm pretty handy. I also am not above admitting I'm wrong or learning new things from people - I tend to ask lots of questions and try to weigh every option. I also am very laid back, have a silly sense of humor and have many years of internet forum interaction under my belt - in other words, don't worry about offending me! ![]() Looking forward to learning! Scot |
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