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Old 02-28-2017, 10:31 PM   #1
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Just picked-up a '76 C10

My wife and I found it at the Decatur Swap Meet over the weekend. My wife had been wanting something with an automatic she can putt around town in.

Our plans for now are to go through the fuel and brake systems and do whatever else it takes to make it reliable for her.

How we found it


Getting delivered to our place by the seller


The body is pretty rough...


I think it's missing part of the door latches
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Old 03-01-2017, 12:27 AM   #2
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Re: Just picked-up a '76 C10

I'd just get it mechanically sound,
Buff it out
Maybe a set of hubcaps
And drive it
She'll definitely get plenty of looks!
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Old 03-01-2017, 01:12 PM   #3
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Re: Just picked-up a '76 C10

I agree with Chevyland. CLR and some gentle Scotch-Brite will remove most of that rust and leave the paint behind. I'd probably try to do a little bit of straightening on that right front fender, but just leave it in place since the color and patina match the rest of the truck.
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Old 03-01-2017, 01:16 PM   #4
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Re: Just picked-up a '76 C10

Super cool find and one of my favorite color combos on a Square!
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Old 03-01-2017, 07:53 PM   #5
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Re: Just picked-up a '76 C10

looking good will be a fun truck
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Old 03-02-2017, 06:06 AM   #6
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Re: Just picked-up a '76 C10

I LOVE IT! Get it reliable and put some rallies on it
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Old 03-02-2017, 10:11 AM   #7
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Thanks everyone. I got it to fire-up and run, but I haven't been able to get gas from the gas tank to fuel pump. Since it's been sitting, I ordered a tank, sending unit and fuel pump.

The back half of the mastr cylinder was dry, so I'll be going through the brakes, too. My plan is to just make it reliable, for now, but I would like to find some 15x8 wheels that will take a stock hub cap.

I'd also like to find another green plaid seat cover for it.

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