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02-10-2008, 08:37 AM
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hey guys my name is bob from suisun city california. i just bought a 71 chevy c10 and want to start restoring it. i think i can get a lot of help from you all as it seems like you guys know more about all this than i do. LOL
i have done some of the basics like new plugs, wires, battery cables/terminals, and alternator. the bench seat was really bad so i found a new one for $30 that is in really good shape out of a 73 ford f 250 and i put that in two days ago and im gonna recover it later the way i want to match the interior. the engine is a 307. i dont know much about cars or anything so im in the process of learning. if you guys can give me tips on where to find parts (hard to find ones i mean) like the windshield washer pump i need and an old style steering wheel to replace the terrible looking one i have now, or any ideas you might have would be great. thanks guys Bob 
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02-10-2008, 09:25 AM
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Welcome to the 67-72 Truck Board from West Michigan!
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02-10-2008, 10:05 AM
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Tot Roddin'
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 to the board from Mid-MO!!!You've come to the right place to find information, parts and other's that love these trucks as much as you do.
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02-10-2008, 10:07 AM
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Happy Camper
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Welcome aboard from across the river (Antioch)
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02-10-2008, 10:44 AM
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02-10-2008, 11:06 AM
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Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal.  We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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02-10-2008, 11:19 AM
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Welcome!
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02-10-2008, 02:58 PM
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I am in Vacaville. Let me know if you need some parts or a little bit of helpful information.
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02-10-2008, 03:27 PM
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welcome from surrey, bc!
windshield washer pump: http://lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.asp?page=149 Steering wheels: http://classicparts.com/searchprods....t_on=&sort_by=
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02-10-2008, 11:07 PM
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Welcome ........This site rocks........
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02-10-2008, 11:34 PM
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Welcome to the board from Texas
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02-10-2008, 11:48 PM
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Its always something!
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Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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02-10-2008, 11:56 PM
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Bob,
welcome , i'm over in brentwood. if you're ever over this way stop in and say 
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02-11-2008, 12:25 AM
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Welcome from socal!
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02-11-2008, 12:28 AM
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....and a Big Welcome from The Heart of Arkansas!!
Suisun City, Fairfield, Vacaville....all in the same vicinity of CA. Nice area. "Nice breezes, too". No bugs, leave the patio doors open...can't say that about my location.
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02-11-2008, 12:39 AM
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Welcome from the bottom end of Mississippi!
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02-11-2008, 01:41 AM
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welcome to the board. i dont know how far you are from Corona Ca. but Brothers trucks is there, in my Opinoin thier the best for parts. its gettting tot he point where nothing is hard to find for these anymore..more an more folks are maken stuff for these trucks, the problem is finding good quality made parts, if you got any questions just ask someone here will be able to help. but on a side note..you should quit now while your ahead this is a bad addiction that is impossible to kick......JUST SAY NO!!..
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02-11-2008, 02:19 AM
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02-11-2008, 03:43 AM
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Will it run today?
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Welcome from Texas and also a 71' owner. I grew up in Fairfield, but haven't been there in ~20 years, at least. Still have family in Fairfield and Vacaville though.
Cheers, David
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02-12-2008, 01:39 AM
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thanks bowtieboy93, those links are awesome!!! its dangerous for me to look at those sites because i want so many things i found there!!!! LOL every time i go to those sites i need to tell myself, "i have bills to pay too!" LOL but all in time ill get everything i want for my truck.
hey got a question, my hood is not lining up at the point near the windshield, i have already tried to adjust the bolts at the hinges but when i do and finally get it to line up right, the hood does not want to latch properly in the front. by not lining up right i mean the hood is up higher in the back than it is in front. adjusting the bolts just dont seem to be working i tried 2 or 3 times and every time, i fix the back while messing up the front. WTF???? how can i fix this? you think i need new springs on the hinges? they seem to be working but maybe they're just too old and not as strong as they need to be to hold down the back of the hood? Possible???
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02-12-2008, 01:44 AM
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In all likelihood, the springs are weak, and the hood hinges are tweaked. If you want to check with a local dealer, here's the GM parts numbers for the hinges: LH = 391-1705; RH = 391-1706. They're in their parts catalog under Cat. Gp. 08-015. The springs are under group 08-013. I don't have the part number in front of me, but I can get it.
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02-12-2008, 01:48 AM
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chevLoRay, have any idea on how much they cost??
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02-12-2008, 01:57 AM
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hey guys i found these springs for my hood. can u check them out and let me know if you think they will work. im sure then will, springs are springs, i think. LOL but as i am new to all this, just want to hear from the experts. thanks guys
http://classicparts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=38-414
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02-12-2008, 02:05 AM
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From cold western Michigan. I would pull the hood hinges off and take them out of the equation. Then lay the hood on the truck and see if it lines up correctly. If it doesn't then you may have to tweek the fenders or whatever is out of line. If the hood looks good then it's the hinges or weak springs like the other guys have said. Good luck and send us some of your weather. LOL
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02-12-2008, 02:10 AM
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never thought of that. ill try that today. thanks
ps. i cant send you this weather because its an awesome 78 degrees right now and if i do then we'll be cold over here like you are over there!! LOL
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