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award280 · 03-19-2008, 06:58 AM

Well, I finally managed to find a decent truck, for a decent price, and convince the guardian of the family treasury to let me get. The stars must be in alignment.

My first car many moons ago was a 1980 Chevy LWB. Seeing as I can't remember that far back, I will be picking the collective brains of the forum to get her sorted out.

Anyway, here she is.

And just to confuse the hell out of you guys, here's the air cleaner.

I know....It's awful, but funny. I bought the truck from a mustang guy.

gchemist · 03-19-2008, 07:00 AM

Nice work truck. A little TLC is all it needs.

Welcome back!

andresco50 · 03-19-2008, 07:12 AM

Nice project truck!!!

andresco50 · 03-19-2008, 07:14 AM

What's TLC & LWB??

retselgerg · 03-19-2008, 07:22 AM

tht has sum serious potential........

Pyrotechnic · 03-19-2008, 07:30 AM

Welcome fellow Austinite !

Nice truck. That air cleaner cracks me up.

gchemist · 03-19-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by andresco50

What's TLC & LWB??

Tender Love & Care
Long Wheel Base

Curly86 · 03-19-2008, 02:25 PM

nice but I thought Texas trucks didn't rust

award280 · 03-19-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Curly86

nice but I thought Texas trucks didn't rust

They will if you let them. The good news is that there is no rust in the cab corners, floors or rockers. And the bed is solid.

Now if I can just figure out if my stumble is a vac leak or if its accelerator pump related.

cochino12 · 03-19-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by award280

Now if I can just figure out if my stumble is a vac leak or if its accelerator pump related.

Maybe it the air cleaner?

Nice truck just a little cleaning and some shiny paint is all it needs

Bishops Trucks · 03-19-2008, 04:56 PM

I had to do a double take on that engine shot, just about messed myself. Welcome to the sit, looks like a nice project.

86swb · 03-19-2008, 05:19 PM

All is nice except that air cleaner. No one should ever do that to a Chevy.

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

72BlckButy · 03-19-2008, 11:10 PM

I see tons of potential...

jchav62 · 03-20-2008, 01:32 AM

Nice truck... change that air cleaner quick! Before it causes anymore damage...

**N2TRUX** · 03-20-2008, 08:31 AM

Cool truck. BTW- Where is Ausitn, TX? ...

streetstar · 03-20-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Curly86

nice but I thought Texas trucks didn't rust

Any truck that is 20-30 years old can find a way to squeak some rust in here or there, just not nearly as bad as our neighbors to the north and northeast

award280 · 03-20-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Cool truck. BTW- Where is Ausitn, TX? ...

It's in central Texas, just inside Typo County. Thanks hehe.

generalee · 03-21-2008, 01:57 AM

i've got the exact same. that's crazy. an '82 lwb c10 with a ford 302 in it.
too bad too.i would definitely pitch the air cleaner cover if i were you as soon as you can. your truck, body wise, is in a lot better shape than mine. and i'm in texas too. trucks do rust down here, if they stay out long enough.

03-19-2008, 06:58 AM	#1
award280 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5	Joined the club....again. Well, I finally managed to find a decent truck, for a decent price, and convince the guardian of the family treasury to let me get. The stars must be in alignment. My first car many moons ago was a 1980 Chevy LWB. Seeing as I can't remember that far back, I will be picking the collective brains of the forum to get her sorted out. Anyway, here she is. And just to confuse the hell out of you guys, here's the air cleaner. I know....It's awful, but funny. I bought the truck from a mustang guy.

03-19-2008, 07:00 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Joined the club....again. Nice work truck. A little TLC is all it needs. Welcome back! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-19-2008, 07:12 AM	#3
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Joined the club....again. Nice project truck!!! __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

03-19-2008, 07:14 AM	#4
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Joined the club....again. What's TLC & LWB?? __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

03-19-2008, 07:22 AM	#5
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: Joined the club....again. tht has sum serious potential........ __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

03-19-2008, 07:30 AM	#6
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Joined the club....again. Welcome fellow Austinite ! Nice truck. That air cleaner cracks me up.

03-19-2008, 02:25 PM	#8
Curly86 You want it there when??? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisburg Ky Posts: 393	Re: Joined the club....again. nice but I thought Texas trucks didn't rust __________________ 1986 Silverado Flatbed 400 SB with 350 turbo 1997 Ford Explorer with 302 mydrive to work ride 1978 Gmc Midas RV 21ft with 46,000 actual miles 2003 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 327 and Tweety Bird Yellow Big Sandy Survivor 09 Trucks in the Blue Grass Survivor 09 TNCTC Streetcruzin

03-19-2008, 04:56 PM	#11
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Joined the club....again. I had to do a double take on that engine shot, just about messed myself. Welcome to the sit, looks like a nice project. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

03-19-2008, 05:19 PM	#12
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Joined the club....again. All is nice except that air cleaner. No one should ever do that to a Chevy. Welcome from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-19-2008, 11:10 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Joined the club....again. I see tons of potential... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-20-2008, 01:32 AM	#14
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Joined the club....again. Nice truck... change that air cleaner quick! Before it causes anymore damage... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-20-2008, 08:31 AM	#15
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Joined the club....again. Cool truck. BTW- Where is Ausitn, TX? ... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-21-2008, 01:57 AM	#18
generalee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 24	Re: Joined the club....again. i've got the exact same. that's crazy. an '82 lwb c10 with a ford 302 in it. too bad too.i would definitely pitch the air cleaner cover if i were you as soon as you can. your truck, body wise, is in a lot better shape than mine. and i'm in texas too. trucks do rust down here, if they stay out long enough.



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