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01-27-2003, 10:34 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Georgia, USA
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Hi all - my first post
I just purchased a chevy pickup, and as a result found my way to your discussion board. There is obviously a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm here. I noticed as well that many of you cruise ebay loooking for trucks, so you may have seen the one that I purchased a few days ago. It is a 1983 C10 - 250 6 cylinder, 4 speed, power steering and brakes. Its main plus is that it has an original 37K miles, and is very clean and original. I wavered a little about buying it, but I think that it will make a good foundation for upgrading, so I took the plunge.
 I'll be looking for advice very soon.
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01-27-2003, 10:38 PM
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Garage Queen Material
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: USA
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welcome
 that truck looks pretty nice. if i were you i would loose the bug shield and then loose the 6 banger 
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01-27-2003, 10:53 PM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX
Posts: 6,431
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Welcome to the board.
The truck looks very nice for an '83. Just look at mine. No paint.  But runs a like a beast!.  You got one very nice original truck. They are hard to comeby especially with such low miles. |
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01-27-2003, 11:33 PM
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BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe!
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Yukon, OK
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Nice truck! Welcome!
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01-27-2003, 11:43 PM
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Iamnotanofficerofthelaw
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Turlock, California
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Don't listen to him. Welcome!
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01-27-2003, 11:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Edmond, OK
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leave up to the mini truck guy to defend the 6 banger...OH..and welcome...
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01-28-2003, 12:11 AM
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yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
Posts: 13,824
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Welcome!!!
I like your truck..very clean! I too would keep the 6cyl...how many guys on this board can say they have a straight six (except kaos)?? If I purchase another 73-80 it will have a built six...dare to be different. -Jeff |
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01-28-2003, 12:19 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Edmond, OK
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does a I6 in a Jeep count?
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01-28-2003, 12:40 AM
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You get what you pay for
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Cherryville, NC
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Welcome. Jump right in and have some fun.
Nice truck.
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01-28-2003, 01:02 AM
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Gentleman Jim Driver
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Poulsbo, WA
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That is a sweet truck. There are a lot of nice things that come along with such a low mileage truck.
Welcome to the board!
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01-28-2003, 01:06 AM
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Iamnotanofficerofthelaw
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Turlock, California
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Theres nothing wrong with a 6. I6's count too. Just wait and see i've got something up my sleeve. 
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01-28-2003, 01:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Kent, WA
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Welcome,
NICE looking truck ! Keep the six... Wojo 75C10, inline six
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01-28-2003, 01:26 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Georgia, USA
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Yes, Im sure that the six will have to step aside at some point - but I'll take my time with that. I don't want to be too quick to start carving up such a well preserved vehicle.
First, the bug shield will go as well as the big rig mud flaps. A set of 15" truck rallys will be installed. Then I will sit back and give it some thought before taking the next step.
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01-28-2003, 02:58 AM
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Nobody is perfect...
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: London,Ont,Canada
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Your truck looks great Keep the six.
I only wish I could find a good six for mine... There is nothing like the sound of Split manifold dual exhausts with cherry Bombs on a Chevy straight six. 
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01-28-2003, 03:49 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: AZ
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Welcome to the board man, some really great folks here.
I say ditch the 6 and get a 12! :p BB |
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01-28-2003, 03:55 AM
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$640 truck// doesn't run
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Buckley,Wa
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Too bad your truck is a 1/2 ton or I would have bought your stock wheels off of you (well to tell you the truth I don't have the money for them right now anyway)
Truck looks great! |
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01-28-2003, 05:56 AM
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I'm back with 2nd truck!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,774
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Welcome to the board
I agree keep the 6cyl. Low miles on it would be a great thing to change head, cam and intake to make that thing a powerhouse. Great looking truck as well
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01-28-2003, 10:19 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: DFW, TX
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Welcome aboard!! There are definitely not many 6cyl's left around. However, they can be modified and made to get some good power out of. Here are some pics of a local guy's truck that modified his 6 and it pushes about 290hp.
Pics
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01-28-2003, 11:48 AM
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been here longer than Liz
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Broken Arrow, OK
Posts: 2,437
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Welcome to the board!
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01-28-2003, 12:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 292
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nice truck welcome
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01-28-2003, 01:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Austin, Texas
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Welcome! Keep it original since it is so clean now. You can always find an inexpensive rough one for customizing.
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01-28-2003, 01:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 4,703
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I think a 6 is cool. Only because you dont see many of them. If I had one I would probly get a 350 or something, but I would like to see a really clean truck at a show with a 6 in it.
Welcome to the board.
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01-28-2003, 02:13 PM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Re: Hi all - my first post
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Great looking truck, but I agree with Ocbaud, loose the bug/stone shield. As far as the 6 goes, if it works for you and you don't need the extra muscle, enjoy it.I realize that my 305 doesn't have quite the jamb that many of our trucks have, but I can't complain about the 20+ mpg. So have fun.  
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