By the 1977 Sea 10

[Sea10]

I purchased this truck 2 weeks ago in the Jacksonville Fl area.

1977 C-10 step
350 paired a 3 speed manual plus low
has the heavy duty springs from the factory(took me a while to decipher that vin code)

Known issues: Oil pressure gauge isnt reading, temp gauge not responding, AC needs work/replaced but it is all there, thermostat housing/gasket leak, horn isn't connected, radio is wired incorrectly, carb air cleaner stem needs replaced...has a little rust but the frame looks clean.

Drivers side valve cover leaked. Took it off and discovered a 2 inch crack in the side of the cover. replaced it with new edelbrock signature series black valve cover, tall T wing nuts/studs, and long hold downs. Oil pressure gauge is now working.

Replaced the thermostat with a new 180 degree thermo. The old one was nasty, lots of corrosion. I also replace the housing with one from NAPA. Turns out its crap and the plug bolt in the top leaks. Not sure what to do about the leak. it is very tight. I read a thread lock may help or plumbers tape. Not sure if Teflon take can handle the temperatures. Thoughts?

I have always wanted a truck and I recently sold my 1966 Impala SS convertible so I made the leap into a fun old truck. I want this to be my daily driver soon.

I paid $4100, how do you all think I did?