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mightyatom · 03-23-2010, 01:35 AM

Hi All,
I am Jay and I am originally come from England. Moved to San Jose, CA about 10 years ago and have no plans to leave. I bought a 1972 350ci Chevrolet C10 fleetside a week ago, the body is solid and engine transmission seem fine but the electrics look much worse then I first thought so I think I am going to be asking quite a few questions going forward. I have never had greater than a 4 cylinder car before so imagine the smile on my face when I drive this truck. The sound of the engine just makes me grin ear to ear.

My first job was to get the fuel gauge working, I changed the temperature sender and now it registers but the running temperature is very high so may need more work to understand why. Next job looks like it may be the engine mounts as they seem in a very bad state.

I have read a bunch of posts already and am learning a great deal. Great site and very knowledgeable users so looking forward to learning more and improving my truck.

Mr_Mac · 03-23-2010, 01:41 AM

Welcome aboard Jay! There is something almost magical about a guy's first V8...isn't there?

petey-pablo · 03-25-2010, 04:05 PM

Wel

from Fremont nice truck ....

mightyatom · 03-25-2010, 04:26 PM

Thanks but it needs a lot of work. The electrics are the biggest issue I think but I am just trying to get it stable at present as it is running hot. Also need to replace the engine mounts so loads to do this weekend. Hopefully I can get it as nice as yours one day.

Jay

68,69 K20 · 03-25-2010, 06:17 PM

Welcome from NY

03-23-2010, 01:35 AM	#1
mightyatom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 76	Hello from San Jose Hi All, I am Jay and I am originally come from England. Moved to San Jose, CA about 10 years ago and have no plans to leave. I bought a 1972 350ci Chevrolet C10 fleetside a week ago, the body is solid and engine transmission seem fine but the electrics look much worse then I first thought so I think I am going to be asking quite a few questions going forward. I have never had greater than a 4 cylinder car before so imagine the smile on my face when I drive this truck. The sound of the engine just makes me grin ear to ear. My first job was to get the fuel gauge working, I changed the temperature sender and now it registers but the running temperature is very high so may need more work to understand why. Next job looks like it may be the engine mounts as they seem in a very bad state. I have read a bunch of posts already and am learning a great deal. Great site and very knowledgeable users so looking forward to learning more and improving my truck.

03-23-2010, 01:41 AM	#2
Mr_Mac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 23	Re: Hello from San Jose Welcome aboard Jay! There is something almost magical about a guy's first V8...isn't there? __________________ "just as the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." Matthew 20:28 Classic Truck Shop

03-25-2010, 04:05 PM	#3
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Hello from San Jose Wel from Fremont nice truck .... __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

03-25-2010, 04:26 PM	#4
mightyatom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 76	Re: Hello from San Jose Thanks but it needs a lot of work. The electrics are the biggest issue I think but I am just trying to get it stable at present as it is running hot. Also need to replace the engine mounts so loads to do this weekend. Hopefully I can get it as nice as yours one day. Jay

03-25-2010, 06:17 PM	#5
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: Hello from San Jose Welcome from NY __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin



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