11-10-2007, 05:25 PM | #1 |
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NC rookie
I'm new to the board and new to restoration in general. I've been viewing the board for a while for inspiration and have learned a lot already. This seems like a great community and I'm happy to join and plan to become a supporter soon. For those interested, heres my story to date:
My Grandfather had a blue 72 C10 as a farm truck in VA when I was a kid. I have very little mechanical experience, but when I needed a truck for stuff at the house, I couldn't resist the excuse to buy an old Chevy. I spent the last 8 years building my house and guess I was looking for the next learning project. I found this truck online, paid $1500 and drove it back form Nashville to Charlotte about 18 months ago. Appears to be very original. The PO said the original 350 was replaced with a "HighOutput350 from a 74 MonteCarlo or Camero". Runs pretty well, but does need help. Lots of rust in the typical places. Wiring is a mess. I guess you can see the options on the sticker. Anyone think I'm in over my head? |
11-10-2007, 08:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: NC rookie
Welcome to the boards from Canada. Looks like you have a good truck to start with there. I'd say fix the things that absolutely need fixing and enjoy driving it for a while. That will give you some time to figure out what you would eventually like to do with it.
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11-10-2007, 08:38 PM | #3 |
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Re: NC rookie
Welcome to the site
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11-10-2007, 09:32 PM | #4 |
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welcome from down the road in Mt.holly, NC if u know where that is
nice looking truck. |
11-10-2007, 09:35 PM | #5 |
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Re: NC rookie
No, not over your head, I agree with C10-Driver, do what you need to. Once you are settled in start tackling the resto if that is what you want to do.
Welcome aboard from Northern California
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11-10-2007, 09:45 PM | #6 |
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Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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11-10-2007, 09:46 PM | #7 |
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Welcome to the board from OVER HERE IN concord,NC.
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11-11-2007, 12:43 AM | #8 |
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Welcome from AZ!!!!Great lookin truck!!!!!!!!!!
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11-11-2007, 01:03 AM | #9 |
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Welcome to the board from Texas
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11-11-2007, 08:25 AM | #10 |
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to the board from Mid-MO!!!
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11-11-2007, 10:10 AM | #11 |
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from South Texas! With a community like this one behind you you can't be in over your head!
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11-11-2007, 10:10 AM | #12 |
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Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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11-11-2007, 03:30 PM | #13 |
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From CT!
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11-12-2007, 04:11 PM | #14 |
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Re: NC rookie
Thanks for the great encouragement!
I think I will be taking C10 Driver's suggested approach. I'm enjoying some of your build threads. Hope to see some of you NC folks at a local meet someday! |
11-12-2007, 08:11 PM | #15 |
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Welcome to the board from Iowa.
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11-13-2007, 02:24 AM | #16 |
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to the boards
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11-13-2007, 10:37 PM | #17 |
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From Knoxville Tn.
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11-15-2007, 12:37 AM | #18 |
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Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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11-16-2007, 04:34 AM | #19 |
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to the board from East Tn.
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