Sacto67 Build diary

[sacto67]

I'm new to the forum and just bought my 2nd 67-72 Chevy C10 two days ago. My first C10 was a 69 which I owned about 13 years ago. I owned it when my wife and I first got together. We worked on it together and she really enjoyed it. We sold it to buy a more family friendly vehicle when we had our first child. Ever since she has told me how she would love to get another C10 so we could work on it together.

Last week I came across a 67 C10 sitting on the side of a guys barn under a tree. We got to talking and he told me he would sell it to me for $600. It's a SWB stepside which started off as an Air Force truck, was sold to the school district the guy worked for, then he bought it. A metal USAF acquisition plate is still riveted to the grove box.

Te guy told me it ran 11 years ago when he parked it because it needed some front suspension repairs. He said he started the repairs but just never finished it.

It is VERY basic, no power steering, no power brakes, no a/c, no radio, 3 on the tree with the I6 engine. There will be some changes of course with all of that.

I lucked out because the truck needed tires to roll for transport. I found a local guy selling a set of wheels and tires the exact same size/style as I had on my 69 (295/50/15) for $150. The tires only have about 6 months tread left but for $150 it'll get it rolling.

I haven't had a chance to brows the forum too much yet so if anyone has any initial suggestions for a truck that's been sitting for 11 years I'm up for it.

Enough talk here's the pics!





Washed up with the wheels on it.