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Texasdeere · 10-25-2006, 06:33 PM

I finally got around to picking up this truck after much negotiation, weather delays, etc. I picked it up from the body shop where it has been for the past few years. I plan on tinkering with it, getting it running and rounding up some parts for it. Then a trip back to a body shop near by to finish it off. So it will be a while, at least a year and a half before I can save up the $$$ for the paint and body work. I plan on going original except for wheels and a few mild engine and exhaust mods. This truck will be driver when I finish.

jsbgump · 10-25-2006, 06:42 PM

Nice truck you got there

action · 10-25-2006, 07:06 PM

nice

stllookn · 10-25-2006, 07:15 PM

Sweeet! Put an air cleaner on it and drive it!

texascowboy593 · 10-25-2006, 07:35 PM

well done! You gonna keep the toolbox bedside or cover it up?

Texasdeere · 10-25-2006, 08:21 PM

I do have the air cleaner, just had it off when I took the picture. I would like to keep the toolbox but the cover is one of the few still missing parts and I heard that it was in pretty bad shape. I will most likely cover it up with a replacement panel.

How common was it for a Chevy to have a GMC tailgate with a Chevrolet panel over it?

arkracing · 10-25-2006, 08:36 PM

Nice Truck:

Stupid question though - what type/brand of trailer is that??? - how long? width? - looks to be a well made one.

Texasdeere · 10-25-2006, 08:55 PM

The red trailer is my neighbors. I just borrowed it for the truck haul because my "pipe top" would be a little tight and I would have to remove the bike mounts too. If you want, I can find out what brand it is tomorrow maybe. I know it weighs about 1850lbs empty, 18 feet long I believe, looks to be standard width and it seems well designed for vehicle hauling.

jimmydean · 10-25-2006, 09:37 PM

That is a good looking truck to start with. Lots of great options too.

Texasdeere · 10-25-2006, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

Sweeet! Put an air cleaner on it and drive it!

It wouldn't take much to make it road worthy again. I would need to start with a new windshield, prime it and then put it all back together.

Texasdeere · 10-25-2006, 09:54 PM

"arkracing"

Here is that trailer info for you. Got the name off one of my full size pictures.

http://www.mac-lander.com/products.asp

http://www.mac-lander.com/frame_stan...ed_trailer.asp

Looks like the 18' standard series but with four D-rings.

Blue'72 · 10-25-2006, 09:56 PM

Whoa!! I almost scrolled past the motor. I had to go back cause I thought I saw a rat!

Texasdeere · 10-26-2006, 10:31 AM

Actually there were two rats. I left some snacks for the other one

arkracing · 10-27-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasC10

"arkracing"

Here is that trailer info for you. Got the name off one of my full size pictures.

http://www.mac-lander.com/products.asp

http://www.mac-lander.com/frame_stan...ed_trailer.asp

Looks like the 18' standard series but with four D-rings.

Thank You!!!!

**LockDoc** · 10-27-2006, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasC10

It wouldn't take much to make it road worthy again. I would need to start with a new windshield, prime it and then put it all back together.

TexasC10,

When you go to remove the windshield try this:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...shield+removal

LockDoc

shaneschevys · 10-27-2006, 10:49 PM

Looks like a solid well optioned truck.

**truckdude239** · 10-27-2006, 10:52 PM

the gmc and chevy tailgate will interchange so i've been tolded

blacktruck · 10-27-2006, 10:55 PM

mine started out much the same as your's.. "get it running and maybe do a little body work to it" routine. i ended up doing an engine swap because i wanted more power and reliability.

Texasdeere · 10-30-2006, 04:39 PM

I finally had some time to mess with the truck today. I drained the tank and put in some fresh gas, filled the carb bowl with some gas too and got her running. I also topped off some of the fluids. The trans was so low it wouldn't even move.

I got to looking a little closer at the tailgate and it was definitely off of another truck (found some blue paint), It must have been replaced a long time ago.

I think I will remove the tint from the windows next.

hvychve · 01-17-2007, 03:51 PM

texas.. nice truck, that is exactly the color of what mine use to be, and you got to love that box in the bed. hope you dont fill it in, but rather try and find the door and hindges that everyone wants big bucks for......

Texasdeere · 01-29-2007, 10:18 PM

I have been getting a little work done to the truck this past month. I removed the tint and then it sat for a good while. I pulled off the wheels and put on some 15x8 rallys. I used the old tires and just had them turned around. Completely re-built the brakes only re-using the lines, the booster and propvalve. They were shot and alot of parts missing on the rears. I installed the front end body work, door latches and cleaned up under the hood some. I have driven it around about 5 miles or so. I found some worn out front end pieces and the front bumper is tweaked. I need to rebuild the carb too. The fuel line was already cut so I added another fuel filter because there is a lot of trash in the fuel tank coming up.

I can say one thing for sure, I haven't found any major problems yet

and I am having a blast working on it!

I still have a lot to do but here are some up to date pictures:

projectking · 01-29-2007, 10:34 PM

looking great!!!

10-25-2006, 06:33 PM	#1
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Picked up my C10 Project Truck I finally got around to picking up this truck after much negotiation, weather delays, etc. I picked it up from the body shop where it has been for the past few years. I plan on tinkering with it, getting it running and rounding up some parts for it. Then a trip back to a body shop near by to finish it off. So it will be a while, at least a year and a half before I can save up the $$$ for the paint and body work. I plan on going original except for wheels and a few mild engine and exhaust mods. This truck will be driver when I finish. Attached Images Last edited by Texasdeere; 12-04-2006 at 10:49 PM.

10-25-2006, 06:42 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck Nice truck you got there __________________ 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

10-25-2006, 07:06 PM	#3
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck nice

10-25-2006, 07:15 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck Sweeet! Put an air cleaner on it and drive it! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-25-2006, 07:35 PM	#5
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck well done! You gonna keep the toolbox bedside or cover it up? __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

10-25-2006, 08:21 PM	#6
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck I do have the air cleaner, just had it off when I took the picture. I would like to keep the toolbox but the cover is one of the few still missing parts and I heard that it was in pretty bad shape. I will most likely cover it up with a replacement panel. How common was it for a Chevy to have a GMC tailgate with a Chevrolet panel over it?

10-25-2006, 08:36 PM	#7
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck Nice Truck: Stupid question though - what type/brand of trailer is that??? - how long? width? - looks to be a well made one. __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

10-25-2006, 08:55 PM	#8
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck The red trailer is my neighbors. I just borrowed it for the truck haul because my "pipe top" would be a little tight and I would have to remove the bike mounts too. If you want, I can find out what brand it is tomorrow maybe. I know it weighs about 1850lbs empty, 18 feet long I believe, looks to be standard width and it seems well designed for vehicle hauling. Last edited by Texasdeere; 10-25-2006 at 09:41 PM.

10-25-2006, 09:37 PM	#9
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck That is a good looking truck to start with. Lots of great options too.

10-25-2006, 09:54 PM	#11
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck "arkracing" Here is that trailer info for you. Got the name off one of my full size pictures. http://www.mac-lander.com/products.asp http://www.mac-lander.com/frame_stan...ed_trailer.asp Looks like the 18' standard series but with four D-rings. Last edited by Texasdeere; 10-25-2006 at 09:58 PM.

10-25-2006, 09:56 PM	#12
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck Whoa!! I almost scrolled past the motor. I had to go back cause I thought I saw a rat! __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

10-26-2006, 10:31 AM	#13
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck Actually there were two rats. I left some snacks for the other one

10-27-2006, 10:49 PM	#16
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck Looks like a solid well optioned truck. __________________ 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**

10-27-2006, 10:52 PM	#17
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck the gmc and chevy tailgate will interchange so i've been tolded __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

10-27-2006, 10:55 PM	#18
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10-30-2006, 04:39 PM	#19
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck I finally had some time to mess with the truck today. I drained the tank and put in some fresh gas, filled the carb bowl with some gas too and got her running. I also topped off some of the fluids. The trans was so low it wouldn't even move. I got to looking a little closer at the tailgate and it was definitely off of another truck (found some blue paint), It must have been replaced a long time ago. I think I will remove the tint from the windows next.

01-17-2007, 03:51 PM	#20
hvychve To The Levy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 391	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck texas.. nice truck, that is exactly the color of what mine use to be, and you got to love that box in the bed. hope you dont fill it in, but rather try and find the door and hindges that everyone wants big bucks for......

01-29-2007, 10:18 PM	#21
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck I have been getting a little work done to the truck this past month. I removed the tint and then it sat for a good while. I pulled off the wheels and put on some 15x8 rallys. I used the old tires and just had them turned around. Completely re-built the brakes only re-using the lines, the booster and propvalve. They were shot and alot of parts missing on the rears. I installed the front end body work, door latches and cleaned up under the hood some. I have driven it around about 5 miles or so. I found some worn out front end pieces and the front bumper is tweaked. I need to rebuild the carb too. The fuel line was already cut so I added another fuel filter because there is a lot of trash in the fuel tank coming up. I can say one thing for sure, I haven't found any major problems yet and I am having a blast working on it! I still have a lot to do but here are some up to date pictures: Attached Images

01-29-2007, 10:34 PM	#22
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Picked up my C10 Project Truck looking great!!! __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

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