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07-05-2017, 12:39 PM
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Registered User
 Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Ventura County, CA
Posts: 88
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New to the Forum, Introduction
I'm a new guy and got a couple PM's encouraging me to post info about my truck. I've already been lurking and reading threads for a couple months, I guess I should introduce myself.
I recently retired and have a small avocado orchard in Ventura County, CA, but am moving back to So Carolina in two years once our grandson starts school (...and hopefully before Gerry Brown confiscates my guns). I learned to drive in my father's 72 K10, loved that truck, and replacing it was a 30 year retirement goal. This one was somebody's project 75% done and painted (although the guy did a lot of stuff backwards??? I'm still thankful for what he did do. she's a good truck). I didn't take many pictures of the process, but I'll post what I have. Here's what I've done so far: Interior -Cut and patch two small rust areas in floorboards, POR-15, Dynomat -New sound mat, pad, and carpet kit -New foam and skins for the bench seat -Got the original 8-track player working again (bought Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin 8-tracks on Ebay  ) -Replaced lock and ignition cylinders -Replaced water temp gauge -Install aftermarket A/C and electronic controls (in process) Suspension and Brakes -Replaced EVERYTHING with original spec stuff (drag link, tie rods & ends, bushings, springs, shackles, U-bolts, shocks (KYB), etc) -Replaced cheesy chrome diff covers with OEM black, new seals etc) -New brake pads (disc, drums, calipers, lines done by previous owner) -New 4x4 lock-outs Exterior -Replaced color matched 15x8 Rallies with 15x6 steelies and dog dishes -New Goodyear wrangler 31/10.5/R15 (33's were a stretch, but I kinda like the smaller tire. Looks more original) Engine and Fuel -Removed, scoped, and cleaned saddle tank (going back in this week after the A/C) -Install Edlebrock 1406 performance carb and intake manifold -Fixed leaking stuff e.g. New master cylinder cap, valve cover seals, etc Some pics... Last edited by CraigT; 07-05-2017 at 12:47 PM. |
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07-05-2017, 12:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Lancaster S.C.
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
Welcome to the board, nice write up and a great looking truck,,,,,,
Come on back to South Carolina,,,,,
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07-05-2017, 01:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Riverside Ca
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
Welcome to the board, Super nice truck!
Now the real info.... Where do we put in our orders for Avocados! 
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07-05-2017, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Redwood City CA
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
Where's your orchard? I grew up in Ventura and later moved to Santa Paula. Orange and avocado orchards were everywhere 30 years ago, probably all gone now.
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07-05-2017, 02:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Independence MO.
Posts: 7,709
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
Great looking truck, and good choice removing the rallys and going with white wheels and hub caps
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72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale |
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07-05-2017, 07:13 PM
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Proprietor of Dale's Corner
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vacaville , CA
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
Welcome, I love your truck. ...
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07-05-2017, 07:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Burkville Virginia
Posts: 202
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
Welcome! Your truck is gorgeous.
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07-05-2017, 07:27 PM
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Where's my beer?
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
Welcome and I too love your truck!
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07-05-2017, 07:53 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Ventura County, CA
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
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07-05-2017, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Ventura County, CA
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
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06-12-2018, 10:32 PM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Fayetteville ga.
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
Just wanted to say whats up from ATL , and that I appreciate all the knowledge. This is my ol' beater 71 stepside....THANKS AGAIN
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06-12-2018, 11:32 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northern Calif.
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
Welcome Tuff Enuff. Your old beater looks pretty darn good to me!
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06-12-2018, 11:52 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Ventura County, CA
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06-13-2018, 12:25 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Tahuya WA
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
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 Nice Stepside! 
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06-13-2018, 08:29 AM
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Florida Edition
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fruitland Park, FL
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Re: New to the Forum, Introduction
CraigT, Welcome aboard! Truck looks great.
Tuff Enuff, Welcome also. Sweet stepside! I'm kinda biased towards short steppers....
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