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Gibble · 04-16-2003, 10:42 AM

Well after my '94 mustang picked a fight with a '90 buick and well...it's only half a mustang now...anyhow, I bought an '86 C10, it needs work, but I only shelled out $850 CAD for the truck, so spending some money to repair it is now big deal.

It's a plain Jane C10 longbox, 305 (I think), I need to do some body work, rocker panels, cab corners, doors and rear fenders.

Cab Corners are only about $15 each, and I think rocker panels are about the same. So for the most part, body work will be simple, cut, grind, weld, grind, lather, rinse repeat

But the interior...it's lacking to say the least. I NEED a new dash, and I would rather get a real dash, and not just a cover. I'm also looking for buckets, new door panels, visors...and a headliner would be nice (can it be added if the truck didn't come with one?)

Besides wreckers and the buy and sell, where should I start looking for parts, are there any good online sources.

Thanks.

ps The front bumper of a Mustang is no match for the rear bumper of a buick

Low87 · 04-16-2003, 10:50 AM

Welcome! Glad to see you come over from the Dark Side.

There's a pretty good number of Canucks here. Got any pictures of the truck?

Ol' Grey · 04-16-2003, 10:53 AM

Here's a short list to get you started on finding parts.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=46214
Welcome to the forum!

Gibble · 04-16-2003, 10:57 AM

I'll take some pictures tonight (crosses fingers) I seem to always forget to take before pictures.

My first car, a 1984 2.2 Charger that I had for 4(?) years I have ZERO pictures of ... and it's dead now

My second car, a 1986 Mustang I only have AFTER, AFTER pictures of, I bought it, restored it, and never took a picture of it until it burst into flames...damn block heater cord shorted I think b/c it wasn't running at the time.

My third car, the 1994 Mustang, I have pictures of it...I just need to get an after picture when I got to the insurance place hopefully this week (This car was just bad luck, it was keyed, rear ended, and the rear window shattered all in two months, after that was fixed I unfortunately wrote it off...oops)

...sadly I've written off all three vehicles

But since you should find flaming ford pics humorous
http://www.caffeinatedgeek.ca/hosted...s/flamingford/

LOHRTBT · 04-16-2003, 11:01 AM

Welcome and we are looking forward to pics!! We looooove pics! lol

Ol' Grey · 04-16-2003, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gibble
Well after my '94 mustang picked a fight with a '90 buick and well...it's only half a mustang now...

My first car was a 1998 Camaro SS. 326rwhp/340rwtq with aftermarket airlid, K&N, exhaust cutout, Hurst shifter, descreened/P&P'd MAF. Bought it new when I was 19. It was my pride and joy until I had a head-on with a Dodge Caravan. I know what it feels like to lose one in an accident. They're better off in a scrapyard. They never run the same after a major wreck.

http://www.fbody.com/members/2k2soms...ip98ss1198.htm

Gibble · 04-16-2003, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Body-
Custom fender clearance on passenger front side
Clearcoat disappear mod
Metallic flake disappear mod
Sun faded paint mod
Custom rust in various spots
Custom Junkyard rear bumper after tree incident
Junkyard bumper “modification” by wife’s Altima
Diamond tread aluminum bed rail caps and tailgate guard
Protective finish by not washing for three years

LOL grey, when are you getting "speed holes"?

Ol' Grey · 04-16-2003, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gibble

LOL grey, when are you getting "speed holes"?

Hehehe, I'm gonna avoid those.

I do have a "weight reduction" hole in the bumper from a CB antenna.

tblough · 04-16-2003, 01:38 PM

I'm getting an error loading the link posted to another thread but www.classicindustries.com has a pretty good catalogue you can download in .pdf format. Has new dashes and a slew of other stuff.

CRRoy71 · 04-16-2003, 04:05 PM

Might want to check out Lmc and order one of there catalogs.

MSL · 04-16-2003, 04:10 PM

welcome aboard. i didnt even know half these companys until i joined this board they are alot of help.Good luck in your project as always pics when you get some.

Gibble · 04-16-2003, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CRRoy71
Might want to check out Lmc and order one of there catalogs.

Thanks for the tip

I allready know the first things to be done are the body work, exhaust and hopefully bucket seats...well actually I'll probably put the stereo in first, but you have to have music while you work :p

bill_ont_canada · 04-17-2003, 02:59 AM

Hey Welcome to the board Gibble.

Don't forget about Ebay always a source of parts and everything else.
What are your plans for your truck?, gona do any mods or keep it stock??

Gibble · 04-18-2003, 09:09 PM

As requested, a pic

MSL · 04-19-2003, 12:48 AM

Looks like you gots some good rust spots on the side there. or as most say body cancer. still looks like a very good project. you should have no problems getting parts to fix that,

*1FaastC10* · 04-19-2003, 02:52 AM

Gibble, i jsut bought an '86 C10 as well. mine is factory 2 toned, being the same color blue as yours, with a darker blue stripe. mine is a Silverado, with every option but power windows and locks (that will change soon) found mine at a local car lot, where it had been purchased new, and then set on the lot for consignment. one owner, 114,000 mi 5.0/700R4 truck. i just got the new trans in today, and should be putting the pipes on it in the morning. hopefully my "spare" 700R4 isnt trash.

04-16-2003, 10:42 AM	#1
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	Just got an '86 C10 Well after my '94 mustang picked a fight with a '90 buick and well...it's only half a mustang now...anyhow, I bought an '86 C10, it needs work, but I only shelled out $850 CAD for the truck, so spending some money to repair it is now big deal. It's a plain Jane C10 longbox, 305 (I think), I need to do some body work, rocker panels, cab corners, doors and rear fenders. Cab Corners are only about $15 each, and I think rocker panels are about the same. So for the most part, body work will be simple, cut, grind, weld, grind, lather, rinse repeat But the interior...it's lacking to say the least. I NEED a new dash, and I would rather get a real dash, and not just a cover. I'm also looking for buckets, new door panels, visors...and a headliner would be nice (can it be added if the truck didn't come with one?) Besides wreckers and the buy and sell, where should I start looking for parts, are there any good online sources. Thanks. ps The front bumper of a Mustang is no match for the rear bumper of a buick

04-16-2003, 10:50 AM	#2
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Welcome! Glad to see you come over from the Dark Side. There's a pretty good number of Canucks here. Got any pictures of the truck? __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

04-16-2003, 10:53 AM	#3
Ol' Grey A work in progress Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 104	Here's a short list to get you started on finding parts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=46214 Welcome to the forum! __________________ Marc Cook 1986 Chevy Silverado C-10 LWB Gunmetal Grey Metallic 5.0L HO, 700-R4, '73 12-bolt rear Long tube headers, 2.5" dual exhaust dumped before the axle. 1988 GMC Sierra SLE 4WD 5.7L, 700-R4, stock everything 6000LB winch

04-16-2003, 11:01 AM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Welcome and we are looking forward to pics!! We looooove pics! lol __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-16-2003, 01:38 PM	#9
tblough Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 42	I'm getting an error loading the link posted to another thread but www.classicindustries.com has a pretty good catalogue you can download in .pdf format. Has new dashes and a slew of other stuff. __________________ tblough I love my Truck! '84 Custom Deluxe C10 LWB Inline 6 250ci 4.1L 2wd

04-16-2003, 10:57 AM	#4
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	I'll take some pictures tonight (crosses fingers) I seem to always forget to take before pictures. My first car, a 1984 2.2 Charger that I had for 4(?) years I have ZERO pictures of ... and it's dead now My second car, a 1986 Mustang I only have AFTER, AFTER pictures of, I bought it, restored it, and never took a picture of it until it burst into flames...damn block heater cord shorted I think b/c it wasn't running at the time. My third car, the 1994 Mustang, I have pictures of it...I just need to get an after picture when I got to the insurance place hopefully this week (This car was just bad luck, it was keyed, rear ended, and the rear window shattered all in two months, after that was fixed I unfortunately wrote it off...oops) ...sadly I've written off all three vehicles But since you should find flaming ford pics humorous http://www.caffeinatedgeek.ca/hosted...s/flamingford/

04-16-2003, 04:05 PM	#10
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Might want to check out Lmc and order one of there catalogs. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

04-16-2003, 04:10 PM	#11
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	welcome aboard. i didnt even know half these companys until i joined this board they are alot of help.Good luck in your project as always pics when you get some.

04-17-2003, 02:59 AM	#13
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	Hey Welcome to the board Gibble. Don't forget about Ebay always a source of parts and everything else. What are your plans for your truck?, gona do any mods or keep it stock?? __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

04-18-2003, 09:09 PM	#14
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	As requested, a pic

04-19-2003, 12:48 AM	#15
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Looks like you gots some good rust spots on the side there. or as most say body cancer. still looks like a very good project. you should have no problems getting parts to fix that,

04-19-2003, 02:52 AM	#16
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	Gibble, i jsut bought an '86 C10 as well. mine is factory 2 toned, being the same color blue as yours, with a darker blue stripe. mine is a Silverado, with every option but power windows and locks (that will change soon) found mine at a local car lot, where it had been purchased new, and then set on the lot for consignment. one owner, 114,000 mi 5.0/700R4 truck. i just got the new trans in today, and should be putting the pipes on it in the morning. hopefully my "spare" 700R4 isnt trash.



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