New member from Houston - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

knomadd · 07-18-2012, 07:00 PM

Hello all! Just joined a few days ago and have been searching posts almost the entire time. There are a lot of nice trucks on here and a lot of knowledgeable people.

I recently (a week and a half ago) purchased a 71 Chevy C-10 SWB with a 350/TH350 combo. I found it on Craigslist about an hour away from where I'm located. I don't have a lot of big plans for it just yet, but I've wanted a 67-72 C10 for several years. The plan for the next few years is to just enjoy it and drive it as often as possible. I need to make a few changes during that time, but this won't be a frame off resto for quite some time.

I plan on rewiring the whole truck, replacing the gauges (accessory gauges don't work) with a factory replacement and add a tach, relocating the gas tank under the bed (fuel cell in the bed now) and add A/C and overdrive. Eventually I want to change the wheels too. They're currently 22's of unknown brand, but I want to go with 20's for a little more sidewall (protection for the wheels). Getting many ideas from several others on this site so far.

**Clyde65** · 07-19-2012, 11:40 AM

Welcome and I like your truck. Im not a fan of the tiny sidewalls either.

1ATony · 07-19-2012, 02:51 PM

Great looking truck...very cool.

egaray281 · 07-19-2012, 03:50 PM

nice truck!!!!!!!!!

nate_g_2003 · 07-27-2012, 03:29 PM

nice! what part of Houston are you in?

egaray281 · 07-27-2012, 03:30 PM

im in sw in the sugarland area weres everyone else from?

CC69Rat · 07-27-2012, 03:47 PM

Welcome to the forum. There is also a newer from Houston I talk to quite a bit. His forum ID is 'cericd'

Pretty good dude .. shoot him a PM if you want. His first name is Chris and he just bought a 70 SWB.

knomadd · 08-01-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nate_g_2003

nice! what part of Houston are you in?

Thanks! I'm actually in Rosenberg, SW of Houston.

knomadd · 08-01-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Welcome to the forum. There is also a newer from Houston I talk to quite a bit. His forum ID is 'cericd'

Pretty good dude .. shoot him a PM if you want. His first name is Chris and he just bought a 70 SWB.

Thanks, I've actually been following your build thread. Your indecision on wheels is helping me find what i want to get. But I'm like you when it comes to making a decision about the wheels. I've been looking to replace the wheels on my GTO for about a year now. I can't seem to decide. I think I've got them picked out, but I just can't afford them yet.

CC69Rat · 08-02-2012, 12:19 PM

That's about where I am too. I'm thinking Into Pentia at this point but well see how it goes.

07-18-2012, 07:00 PM	#1
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	New member from Houston Hello all! Just joined a few days ago and have been searching posts almost the entire time. There are a lot of nice trucks on here and a lot of knowledgeable people. I recently (a week and a half ago) purchased a 71 Chevy C-10 SWB with a 350/TH350 combo. I found it on Craigslist about an hour away from where I'm located. I don't have a lot of big plans for it just yet, but I've wanted a 67-72 C10 for several years. The plan for the next few years is to just enjoy it and drive it as often as possible. I need to make a few changes during that time, but this won't be a frame off resto for quite some time. I plan on rewiring the whole truck, replacing the gauges (accessory gauges don't work) with a factory replacement and add a tach, relocating the gas tank under the bed (fuel cell in the bed now) and add A/C and overdrive. Eventually I want to change the wheels too. They're currently 22's of unknown brand, but I want to go with 20's for a little more sidewall (protection for the wheels). Getting many ideas from several others on this site so far. Attached Images __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

07-19-2012, 11:40 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: New member from Houston Welcome and I like your truck. Im not a fan of the tiny sidewalls either. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-19-2012, 02:51 PM	#3
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: New member from Houston Great looking truck...very cool.

07-19-2012, 03:50 PM	#4
egaray281 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: houston,tx Posts: 175	Re: New member from Houston nice truck!!!!!!!!!

07-27-2012, 03:29 PM	#5
nate_g_2003 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gregory, TX Posts: 413	Re: New member from Houston nice! what part of Houston are you in? __________________ -Nathan- 1972 GMC K2500 Suburban "The Project" 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Z71 "The Daily Driver" 2005 Ford F150 Lariat SCrew 2WD "The Daily Driver" SOLD 1995 GMC Sierra C1500 SLE "The Daily Driver"SOLD 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 2DSC 2WD Flareside "The Daily Driver/Project"SOLD

07-27-2012, 03:30 PM	#6
egaray281 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: houston,tx Posts: 175	Re: New member from Houston im in sw in the sugarland area weres everyone else from?

07-27-2012, 03:47 PM	#7
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: New member from Houston Welcome to the forum. There is also a newer from Houston I talk to quite a bit. His forum ID is 'cericd' Pretty good dude .. shoot him a PM if you want. His first name is Chris and he just bought a 70 SWB. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-02-2012, 12:19 PM	#10
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: New member from Houston That's about where I am too. I'm thinking Into Pentia at this point but well see how it goes. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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