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1972 Shorty Owner
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona.
Posts: 796
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Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Hello eveyone,
I am new here but have been watching and reading this site for months. I just bought a 1972 Chevy C-10 Shortbed. She's very clean from what i can tell with only a little rust on the bottom of the doors and on the driver side corner of the cab. The motor is a 350 bored .30 over, TH350 tranny. I have a few questions if any of you would be willing to help me decide. The truck as of now has a automatic tranny, but still has the clutch pedal and the floor mounted shifter. I was wondering if any of you know what the damage would be if i converted the truck back to manual or if its even worth it. As far as i know, everything is stock besides the motor and the tranny. Also i was wondering if anyone knows how i could find out what the original sticker price for the truck was when it was sold in 1972. I found the original warranty in the glove box from the first owner with the metal plate still attached. I feel like i got a great deal for the truck when i bought her this week. I got the truck for 2k as it is. She runs great and sounds awsome. The guys mentioned there is a "RV" camshaft in the motor. Is that good or bad? I have a picture of the truck in my profile. I think the paint is original. I will post some pics up when i get home from work. Thanks in advance for any input! -Hart |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chatsworth, So Cal!
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
# 1 welcome to the site
# 2 Nice truck # 3 you stole it at 2K Where are you located? SFV here.
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1972 Shorty Owner
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona.
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
I'm in the Navy stationed in Lemoore. Its near Fresno.
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1972 Shorty Owner
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona.
Posts: 796
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
I also had some questions about the gauge cluster. I am pretty sure that all of my gauges need to be replaced. The gas gauge deffinatley doesnt work, the speedometer needle just bounces around and my oil pressure gauge is always pegged at "H". my question is is it a better idea to replace the entire set? Should i just look at the wiring or the circuit board? I'm not to sure which way to go. I have seen some pretty nice aftermarket gauges but i'm not sure where to go to buy them or if they even will work in my truck.
I'm sure someone here can point me in the right direction. |
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Arizona
Posts: 835
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Welcome! Be sure to use the FAQ thread as it will answer and give you idea's on a lot of stuff. Nice truck also! and thought I got a good deal, your deal was smokin!
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Location: Danville, CA
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
$2K?! Are you kidding me? That's like clubbing a baby seal! Nice work.
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Senior Member
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Location: Studio City, Calif.
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Welcome from Studio City,Cal. That's a real nice truck. The gauges I would inspect one at a time.The speedo possibly just needs a new cable.The gas Gauge may need a new sending unit (behind the seat,top-center of tank) or maybe just a new float or something. The oil Gauge may need replacement.
On a newly purchased vehicle I like to start by looking closely at the brakes,fuel lines,front suspension and other vital systems so I don't get stranded (or killed). The RV cam will give you better low-end grunt at the expense of high rev horsepower.I had one in my last '69 and it was incredible up to about 4000 RPM,then quickly ran out of steam.-Brian
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chatsworth, So Cal!
Posts: 226
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Cool! Well nice truck, you did good!
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Big Block
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Durham, N.C.
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Very nice truck for 2K. You got a great deal.
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To The Levy
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: california
Posts: 391
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
If you only paid $2k for that shorty, you deffinately stole it, good deal,
As far as the gauge issue goes, I would check one at a time, the oil gauge is completely seperate , it runs a line to the engine at the back of the intake, if it is reading pegged all the time and never moves , even when shut off, I would suspect the gauge is bad, as far as gas gauge, the sender plugs into the fuse panel , labeled fuel, I think, I would check to see if its plugged into correct position, and if so , I would sweep test the sendor, remove sendor and with key on move the arm slowly to see if it matches the movement of the arm, some use brass floats on the end of the arm , and if the float gets a pin hole , it will fill up with gas and never float again, your gauge will read empty all the time, Speedometer, I would try lubing you cable , If that dont work you could check the cable by hookin up a drill and spin it while someone watches the speedo head, you may go reverse on the drill to read correctly , cant really remember, this will elimnate any gear issues you might have on the extension housing gear or speedo drive gear. if all is still not working on the speedo, you may want to check to see if its completely hooked up on the back of head, if so, sounds like maybe a head problem. I (my own prefference) would leave the auto and remove all the reamins of the manual. thats my opinion only. Rv cam's were just a way to call a one step above stock, maybe alittle longer duration and a little larger lift. these cams were usually used by people that wanted a little extra ooomph. without having to degree a cam or do the math to verify if valve to piston clearance was an issue , they could bet they were playn it safe with just using an rv cam. |
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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1972 Shorty Owner
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona.
Posts: 796
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Thanks for all the help guys! I am going to open up the gauge cluster today and try the gas gauge tip that hvychve recamended. Also you mentioned that the oil pressure gauge feeds from the the intake. Could this be an intake issue?
What about after market gauges with better lighting ...anyone know of a good site i can check out or do any of you use after market gauges ..... if so which ones ...pics? |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Loveland Co.
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Sweet truck, 2K is a deal and a half. I can't imagine that's original paint though, since you don't have side markers in the bed for starters. Plus it just looks too nice to be 35 years old.
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Lexington Park, MD
Posts: 47
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Nice truck!! Must be in great shape from living in California. Dunno if its the weather but, IMO I would wet sand, polish then wax that thing. My truck had that oxidized look when i first bought mine, looks great now. Good luck with the gauges (mine were the same condition) I replaced mine because i didnt think about troubleshooting them. But now looks "nicer" whenever i look at my cluster.---Andy
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whats a wrench
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SAN DIEGO
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
very good deal
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1972 Shorty Owner
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona.
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
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Well your probably right about the paint. Dont let the pic fool you though ... it was rainning that day and the paint has zero clear coat. Its like a primer texture now. Back to one of my other questions. Do any of you happen to know what the sticker price was for these trucks when they were sold back then. I cant seem to find this info anywhere .....first time google has ever let me down! -Hart
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"Taste It"
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Keizer, Oregon
Posts: 280
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Drive it like you stole it!! cause you did.
Nice truck and welcome Brian
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"Taste It"
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Keizer, Oregon
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
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71 Chevrolet short fleet Cheyenne air cab/tilt w buddy buckets pretty stock other wise. ![]() ![]() 2007 Silverado Crew with the MAX Pack and loaded 2007 CX-9 "Hopefully when I die.. my wife wont sell my stuff for what I said I paid for it" It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission. ![]() Last edited by bcanini; 02-24-2007 at 09:58 AM. |
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Keep On Keepin' On
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 417
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
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The Best Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Fort Hood, TX
Posts: 178
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
AWESOME find for 2k!!! Im originally from Fresno, currently serving in the Army right now. Make sure to hit up early classics its in Fresno and they can answer any questions you may have and they have every part you need for a resto!
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: MinneSNOWta
Posts: 1,381
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Welcome to the site!!!
and i agree that truck was a steal. ![]() I just got out of the navy last june, DC2 (SW/AW).
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: san bernardino ca
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
good looking truck. for the guages try jeg.com or summit.com otherwise for stock look up venders on this site. tons of them. great for restoring original look. did that 2k come with a title, is it salvage. NO! then you just stole from that poor 2k richer little old lady.
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SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: eleanor wv usa
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Goes to show one can find a deal once in a while!!!! Congrats and welcome
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1972 Shorty Owner
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona.
Posts: 796
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
Thanks again everyone .....
Yes i have the title and no its not a salvage title ... I was thining about digital gauges also but thats later on. Right now i just want working gauges so i know my truck is safe. I still cant beleive i got it that cheap. I low balled the guy a bit, made the offer and he accepted. I have been trying to get the guy to sell it since October! He finally broke!
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: ** THE FALL GUY **CHICAGO IL
Posts: 5,883
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Re: Hello From Cali! - Lots of questions.
very nice truck..as stated drive it like you stole it
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