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05-25-2015, 06:43 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Warroad MN
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Test Drive after 24yr nap
Here's a couple videos of my Dad's 72 C10 that I recently pulled in out of the pasture after sitting for a quarter century. I put a kit in the carb, replaced distributor cap, adjusted valves(one rocker had been running off the valve) only had to change one tire. Oil change and filter. Pulled thermostat. Original coolant was in it!
Unbelievable...the bowl in the carb looked brand new. I asked Dad what he wanted to invest in it and he green lighted re-doing it. I was surprised....we're pretty tight around here. We generally only spend money on tractor tires, diesel and mac-n-cheese. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvSSYEumnKY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI0YTeHvFHM |
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05-25-2015, 09:05 AM
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Re: Test Drive after 24yr nap
Those are the moments you will cherish for life. Good times!
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Go BIG or GO home!! 1970 Custom Chevy C10 / 350 bored .30 over / 5.5/7 drop on 20" boss 338 
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05-25-2015, 10:00 AM
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Location: Bay St Louis, Mississippi
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Re: Test Drive after 24yr nap
Looks like you installed a new Gas Tank. That design may catch on.
Looks good to 25 years OUT BACK.
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1970 Custom Camper/20 1959 Morris Minor 1000 1953 Dodge B-4-KA 1953 Fruehauf 30' Lowboy 1928 Cat 30 1939 TORO Bullet Tractor |
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05-25-2015, 11:22 AM
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Location: Plainfield il.
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Re: Test Drive after 24yr nap
Great videos! Looks like you guys are having a blast.
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05-25-2015, 11:35 AM
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Location: Marianna Arkansas
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Re: Test Drive after 24yr nap
Everyone should get a project with dad, I'm lucky enough that he still goes to the shop with me everyday at 83 but I have to have him slow down and remind him he isn't 70 any more. Jim
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05-25-2015, 12:30 PM
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Location: Anaheim Hills, CA
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Re: Test Drive after 24yr nap
father/ son projects are the best! Nothing like a classic project to bring you closer.
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05-25-2015, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Williston, ND
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Re: Test Drive after 24yr nap
Awesome! Hard to believe how good these trucks were built. I bought my 70 custom/20 and it had sat for 25 years. Checked all the fluids, new battery, and it fired up. My girlfriend is from warroad. Nice little town.
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05-25-2015, 07:05 PM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Warroad MN
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Re: Test Drive after 24yr nap
Great comments everyone. I don't take for granted I can hang out w/ dad. I moved back home out of the big city party because of this. I used to make big bucks...now I drive a beater and sit on a tractor...and love it! Hey 68350, ever been up here?
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05-25-2015, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Williston, ND
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Re: Test Drive after 24yr nap
Oh yeah, been there 4-5 times. Go there every few months anymore. If you're looking for any parts, send me a private message. Might be able to help.
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68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi |
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05-25-2015, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: West Virginia
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Re: Test Drive after 24yr nap
Watching the video now......wow brother, just going by your voice, I was thinking you were a teenager!
This is great. Dad and I put the seat back into mine about an hour ago. |
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05-25-2015, 10:08 PM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Warroad MN
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Re: Test Drive after 24yr nap
lol! that kills me. I'm 57...feel like a kid tho. Thanks 68350, I'll definitely keep that in mind...happen to have a front bumper laying around?
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