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10-16-2003, 03:41 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Salem, Oregon
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Introduction...
I've been posting here for a couple of weeks now & thought I'd better introduce myself.
My name is Ripley and I'm from Salem, Oregon. 2 weeks ago I bought my truck from an aquaintance from the local car/autocross club. It's a 2-owner, father and son truck. I'm the 3rd owner. Looks just like the '76 C10 posted yesterday from North Dakota asking how much it was worth. Specs: 1977 Silverado C20 longbed, wood bed, 454 BB, TH400 Trans, oil and tranny coolers, AC, Power Windows, Cruise, Tilt, Tach, HD Brakes 16" slotted mag wheels, 31.5" Schwab Wild Country tires. Chrome bumpers front and rear w/receiver hitch. Set up for trailer brakes. I've been looking for a good, affordable truck for about a year now and had been focusing on '71 - '72 models, but this one came along at the right time and the right price. The truck has a few minor issues I have been working on such as the headliner, fixing the linkage in the DS door, cleaning, fixing the rusted battery tray, changing the oil (7 quarts, wow!) and air filter and misc. bulbs that were burnt out. My kids and I spent a good 2 days with cleaner wax bringing the paint back to life. This is my first V8, so it's a learning experience for me. All my other cars are/have been either I4, I6, or V6. The only major issue is getting the brake pedal to return on it's own. Currently I have to pull it back up with my toe to get the brakes to release. It's either the master cylinder, or the booster from what I've been able to figure out. Had the system checked at Les Schwab last weekend, and they said everything looked great as far as the rest of the system is concerned. Anyway, that's me and thanks for all the help so far! Hopefully I'll have something to contribute soon.
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Ripley Bryant Salem, Oregon '77 Chevrolet Silverado 20 - 454 BB, TH400, Factory wood floor longbed '75 Fiat X1/9 - my AutoXer '77 Fiat X1/9 - her AutoXer '81 Fiat 2000 Spider - under construction '00 Dodge Neon - Commuter '00 Dodge Grand Caravan - Family bus |
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10-16-2003, 03:45 PM
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Slots go on anything!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
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Welcome! Sounds like you have a nice start, but the 454 will overpower what brakes you have left. There is a lot of good info here, it's a nice place to be.
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10-16-2003, 05:19 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Beaverton, OR
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Welcome to the board fellow Oregonian! The more time you spend here, the more you will learn about our trucks. A lot of good advice and even some good clean fun!
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Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400 |
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10-16-2003, 05:29 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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welcome to the board. Youll find that these 73-87 trucks are more affordable to own and restore and in time will increase in value as the older 67-72 trucks have. Theyre very dependable and i am in the process of restoring my 76 for my son to drive. I have both the 76 and 86, the latter has 185 K miles on it.
as for your brake problem it sounds to me like the brake booster as opposed to the master feel free to ask us all for advice and all thats why we are all here!
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10-16-2003, 05:30 PM
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Happy to be here
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Welcome to the forum. You won't find a better bunch of guys (and gals) anywhere else on the net. Everyone here is more than willing to share what knowledge we have.
Better get those brakes fixed quick. That sounds kinda scary like they are 
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10-16-2003, 09:39 PM
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Senior Member
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Welcome Ripley!
Hope you enjoy your stay here! |
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10-16-2003, 09:52 PM
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been here longer than Liz
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Location: Broken Arrow, OK
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Welcome!
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10-16-2003, 10:11 PM
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Another welcome!
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10-16-2003, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: DFW, TX
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Welcome! Sounds like a nice truck you have there! I'd love to have that 454.
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10-16-2003, 11:06 PM
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You want it when???
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: I live in memphis,tenn. been here for almost 30 years.
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Welcome to the board Ripley...nice folks on here...I'm Jim
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10-17-2003, 01:55 AM
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Stylin
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Tuttle, OK
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Welcome aboard Ripley
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10-17-2003, 02:18 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
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welcome aboard
 Glad to see new people. Just a little free advice on your big block. Make sure you research the parts you want since they are normaly 1 1/2 - 2 times as much as SBC. Make some bad choices like me and it will really sting when you get the bill
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10-17-2003, 09:52 AM
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Did someone say MUD?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Pullman,WA
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Welcome man hope this forum helps ya like they have helped me. I Love this forum lol
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Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up! |
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10-17-2003, 10:15 AM
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BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe!
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Welcome!
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10-17-2003, 10:52 AM
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You get what you pay for
 
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Welcome to our home away from home.
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10-17-2003, 10:58 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
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Hey Ripley... welcome.
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