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Lassiter · 11-10-2007, 05:25 PM

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?

C10-Driver · 11-10-2007, 08:37 PM

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.

***Liz*** · 11-10-2007, 08:38 PM

Welcome to the site

clemson71guy · 11-10-2007, 09:32 PM

welcome from down the road in Mt.holly, NC if u know where that is
nice looking truck.

Jerry Jones · 11-10-2007, 09:35 PM

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

krue · 11-10-2007, 09:45 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

BigDaddyDave · 11-10-2007, 09:46 PM

Welcome to the board from OVER HERE IN concord,NC.

brianthelion02 · 11-11-2007, 12:43 AM

Welcome from AZ!!!!Great lookin truck!!!!!!!!!!

jsbgump · 11-11-2007, 01:03 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

72BlckButy · 11-11-2007, 08:25 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

BACKYARD88 · 11-11-2007, 10:10 AM

from South Texas! With a community like this one behind you you can't be in over your head!

shaneschevys · 11-11-2007, 10:10 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

Old Chevy Mech · 11-11-2007, 03:30 PM

From CT!

Frank

Lassiter · 11-12-2007, 04:11 PM

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!

**1971K54X4** · 11-12-2007, 08:11 PM

Welcome to the board from Iowa.

L0WRIDE · 11-13-2007, 02:24 AM

to the boards

Cyclone44 · 11-13-2007, 10:37 PM

From Knoxville Tn.

**Ron 586** · 11-15-2007, 12:37 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

earl87gta · 11-16-2007, 04:34 AM

to the board from East Tn.

11-10-2007, 05:25 PM	#1
Lassiter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 13	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? Attached Images

11-10-2007, 08:37 PM	#2
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	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. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

11-10-2007, 08:38 PM	#3
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,822	Re: NC rookie Welcome to the site

11-10-2007, 09:32 PM	#4
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	Re: NC rookie 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
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	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 __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-10-2007, 09:45 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: NC rookie Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-10-2007, 09:46 PM	#7
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: NC rookie Welcome to the board from OVER HERE IN concord,NC.

11-11-2007, 12:43 AM	#8
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: NC rookie Welcome from AZ!!!!Great lookin truck!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

11-11-2007, 01:03 AM	#9
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: NC rookie Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-11-2007, 08:25 AM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: NC rookie to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-11-2007, 10:10 AM	#11
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: NC rookie from South Texas! With a community like this one behind you you can't be in over your head! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

11-11-2007, 10:10 AM	#12
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: NC rookie Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

11-11-2007, 03:30 PM	#13
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: NC rookie From CT! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

11-12-2007, 04:11 PM	#14
Lassiter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 13	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
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: NC rookie Welcome to the board from Iowa. __________________ Korey 1955 Bel Air 2 door hardtop 1971 Blazer 4x4 1973 Z-28 Prostreet



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11-13-2007, 02:24 AM	#16
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: NC rookie to the boards __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

11-13-2007, 10:37 PM	#17
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: NC rookie From Knoxville Tn.

11-15-2007, 12:37 AM	#18
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: NC rookie Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

11-16-2007, 04:34 AM	#19
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: NC rookie to the board from East Tn. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

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