New To Forum and 69 C-10

[Jimjific]

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