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06-20-2008, 10:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: bangor maine
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new here
hey everyone, im new to the forums,im 16 y/o i just bought a 87 c10 custom delux the other day and found this place wich has tons of info.. i will get pics of the truck soon, nothing special yet but i plan on working it into somthing nice, its my first vehicle aside feild bombers.. right now its a junk 4.3 with a turbo 350.. i plan on swapping for a 350 small block within a month or 2, then im gona try and install bucket seats and a floor shifter.. im also gona cut one coil off the front sprins and get a 4 inch lower kit for the rear.. are these normall plans for the begining of a build?
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06-20-2008, 10:29 PM
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Arrived on a Pale Horse
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SnagTown Indiana
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Re: new here
There are no such things as "normal" plans. Every truck owner plans his build to be unique to his likes, and the overall picture of what he wants/needs the truck to be. Welcome, from central Indiana. Post some pictures of your project when you get a chance.
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06-20-2008, 10:47 PM
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the pollock
Join Date: May 2008
Location: abilene, texas
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Re: new here
welcome, yeah definatley nothing "normal" on a build everyone does theirs different no matter how much the same they try.. .. .
these trucks are so easily customizable it will even tually become an extension of you
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06-20-2008, 11:51 PM
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Manual Transmission Club
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Grand Junction CO
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Re: new here
I always say start with the breaks, steering, and suspension. It doesn’t matter what you do to it, if you can’t control it or stop it, it’s not worth it. Other then that just be ready to replace stuff you didn’t plan on replacing and you’ll be fine. Good luck and welcome from Colorado’s West Slope.
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06-21-2008, 12:04 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: bangor maine
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Re: new here
well idk how much these truck usually go for but i paid 3k for mine, the ladie has owned it for 10 years... she was building it for her dad but he died 2 years ago, he drove it around town at the most so the frame has some rust from sitting in the grass and thats the only defect, she has 6800$ in receipts over the last 5 years.. the drivetrain only has 45 thousand miles on it, body and frame 80 somthing thousand..
and thanks for all the welcomes. Last edited by stump; 06-21-2008 at 12:04 AM. |
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06-21-2008, 12:47 AM
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6.0 powered square
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mesquite texas
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Re: new here
It sounds like your building a budget truck, be aware that a bunch of things will break your go out when your replacing some thing that you wanted to, when was looking for new wheels then my transmission went out after I fixed my transmission, then my carburater commited sucied, good luck on your truck
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06-21-2008, 07:15 AM
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You want it there when???
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Lewisburg Ky
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Re: new here
Welcome from Southern Ky and good luck on your truck and take your time and you will find plenty to do to it.
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06-21-2008, 07:55 AM
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great southern land
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: perth - australia
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Re: new here
welcome from australia
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06-21-2008, 09:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Springfield Mo.
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Re: new here
Welcome from Missouri! You will like it here. Lots of knowledgeable people here that can give you help when you need it.. Got any pics of your truck yet? ...Joe
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06-21-2008, 05:27 PM
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lucky knuckles
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: orlando, florida
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...set a budget and then double it. every couple of months
once you get your static drop all sorted, you'll want bags a month later. little by little just pick away at it, it'll get there. welcome from orlando, florida. 
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06-21-2008, 05:33 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: new here
 to the board from Mid-MO!!!
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06-22-2008, 11:52 AM
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Right on the line, baby!
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Phila, PA 19130
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Re: new here
Sounds like you're already getting lots of great info. Welcome from Philadelphia-
-Todd
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