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LOW DOUGH · 09-09-2009, 10:58 AM

oh man! looks good, but we need bigger pics!

mcbassin · 09-09-2009, 11:16 AM

Truck looks solid! Hope you don't mind sharing Bigger pics:

LOW DOUGH · 09-09-2009, 11:55 AM

I was right. It does have disk brakes/5 lug on the front.

LOW DOUGH · 09-09-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

Uh, It's got disk brakes. And it's a 70. It has later model steel wheels on it. Am I right? Still looks like a very solid truck.

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LOW DOUGH · 09-09-2009, 12:00 PM

Bigger pics... That's what I wanted to see. The truck look GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!

7dguy · 09-09-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

Bigger pics... That's what I wanted to see. The truck look GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks...

Looking for a new steering wheel, 6 lug hubs for the front and am wondering if those mirrors were an option in 1970.

Anyone???

*2tons of fun* · 10-06-2009, 02:33 AM

the reason it has five in th efront is because of the disc brake swap, you need to swap you rear to match or get to the junk yard to scalp up all the parts for the 6lug disc swap.

TheOldGM · 10-06-2009, 07:31 AM

You didn't get screwed. I look at it this way; What for 9K can you get in a used truck? Not much, and to get one that looks cool, drives cool, and is what you wanted, how did you go wrong? I am in the same position as you. I am driving a nice survivor daily that will be my son's some day (he doesn't know). Till then, I will enjoy it and worry about resto closer to his 16th birthday.

snaus32 · 10-06-2009, 08:19 AM

looks like a great deal to me! nice truck I picked up my 67 for 2500 and have dumped 4500 into it already still needs paint. nice find

72BlckButy · 10-06-2009, 08:22 AM

You definitely got a screamin' deal...

big_al_71 · 10-06-2009, 08:57 AM

Definetly a really nice truck.....

**70cst** · 10-06-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 7dguy

Thanks guys; most of you anyway.

Not remorseful whatsoever, just seeing if I'm indeed the couple grand behind to begin with that I suspect I might be (depending on it's scarcity).

REAL QUESTION IS: How many of these little creatures were made? (Short, Wood, Fleet, CST/10 400)

My dilemna is that it's SUCH a quality starting point on one hand (deserving a proper resoration IMHO) vs. a new factory matched colored paint job and calling it a day. Problem is it's dark gold (Fugly!).

Thanks again for the insights...

As far as numbers...those statistics are no longer avaliable but the productions numbers in 1970 were low when compared to 71-72 model years due to the UAW union strike in 1970. I believe the reasons for no stats is because of a fire which destroyed a lot of GM records. As far as "scarcity" ... From various readings I would say a truck like yours were less than 10% of the C10's produce that year with your options. Reason I remember is I too have a fully loaded 70cst BB C10 and the factory options such as 402BB, ac, buckets etc were not highly desirable back in those days like they were in later years so the production numbers are low. It was in 67-72 that our trucks went from being a work truck to a work/passenger truck. You will find more 71-72 trucks with creature comforts than say a 67-68 model year. Also we need to keep in mind that scarcity or rare does not always make it desirable...but in this case it does. Did you get ripped...thats your call because only you can decide if your were ripped. From what I can see...if a truck like yours were for sale in the midwest that would be a very good deal but in todays times the prices are a little soft. After 2 years of restoration my truck hopefully will be completed in about a month. For the most part it will remain stock with the exception of a 2/4" drop and 5 lug with disc brakes added. Thats my story and I will stick to it.

charv712 · 10-06-2009, 02:30 PM

$9000 for that...???!!??.........Whoops....

mcbassin · 10-06-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by charv712

$9000 for that...???!!??.........Whoops....

"whoops" are you just being a smarta$$?

charv712 · 10-06-2009, 04:29 PM

Yes, just being a smartass

72CST4x4 · 10-06-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 7dguy

Thanks...

Looking for a new steering wheel, 6 lug hubs for the front and am wondering if those mirrors were an option in 1970.

Anyone???

The mirrors look like the ones on my 70 CST except the stalks on mine are painted.

mcbassin · 10-06-2009, 10:03 PM

Truly amazing how unmolested this truck is. Just try to find one with this equipment and no rust. Yep you can buy a nice restored truck for what $10K-30K. Not very many original trucks out there any more.

7dguy · 10-11-2009, 12:29 PM

what are all the parts needed for the swap and any ideas where i can find them

7dguy · 10-11-2009, 12:34 PM

yes this is a long then line of what longhorn told me...more pics of yours???

09-09-2009, 10:58 AM	#101
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? oh man! looks good, but we need bigger pics!

09-09-2009, 11:16 AM	#102
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? Truck looks solid! Hope you don't mind sharing Bigger pics: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-09-2009, 11:55 AM	#103
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? I was right. It does have disk brakes/5 lug on the front.

09-09-2009, 12:00 PM	#105
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? Bigger pics... That's what I wanted to see. The truck look GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!

10-06-2009, 02:33 AM	#107
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? the reason it has five in th efront is because of the disc brake swap, you need to swap you rear to match or get to the junk yard to scalp up all the parts for the 6lug disc swap.

10-06-2009, 07:31 AM	#108
TheOldGM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 18	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? You didn't get screwed. I look at it this way; What for 9K can you get in a used truck? Not much, and to get one that looks cool, drives cool, and is what you wanted, how did you go wrong? I am in the same position as you. I am driving a nice survivor daily that will be my son's some day (he doesn't know). Till then, I will enjoy it and worry about resto closer to his 16th birthday. __________________ Gas flows from more places then my rear....

10-06-2009, 08:19 AM	#109
snaus32 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mcgraw, ny Posts: 204	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? looks like a great deal to me! nice truck I picked up my 67 for 2500 and have dumped 4500 into it already still needs paint. nice find

10-06-2009, 08:22 AM	#110
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? You definitely got a screamin' deal... __________________ -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)

10-06-2009, 08:57 AM	#111
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? Definetly a really nice truck..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-06-2009, 02:30 PM	#113
charv712 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chico California Posts: 16	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? $9000 for that...???!!??.........Whoops....

10-06-2009, 04:29 PM	#115
charv712 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chico California Posts: 16	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? Yes, just being a smartass

10-06-2009, 10:03 PM	#117
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? Truly amazing how unmolested this truck is. Just try to find one with this equipment and no rust. Yep you can buy a nice restored truck for what $10K-30K. Not very many original trucks out there any more. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-11-2009, 12:29 PM	#118
7dguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: vacaville, ca Posts: 92	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? what are all the parts needed for the swap and any ideas where i can find them

10-11-2009, 12:34 PM	#119
7dguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: vacaville, ca Posts: 92	Re: I get screwed? 70 CST/10 400, Short Fleet? yes this is a long then line of what longhorn told me...more pics of yours???



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