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Low Truck FNG · 05-20-2003, 05:46 PM

This is my new project. An 86 C10 Silverado. My Dad passed away last July and I bought his truck from my step-Mom for $1000. I tried to give her $2500 but a grand is all she would take. He had bought the truck a few years before and it was his baby. He rebuilt the 350 engine and added an Edelbrock intake manifold and an upgraded exhaust system. Everything is in great shape and all the electrical items and a/c works great (except the windows are SOOO slow). 120,000 miles on the odometer. I drove it back from Reno to Phoenix in July (110 degrees) loaded down with tools and toys left to me and my brothers, and it ran like a top. It needs shocks and the tranny pan gasket leaks. I think my wife will learn to hate this truck! Let the project begin.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-20-2003, 05:48 PM

nice truck sorry about the dad but step mom was real cool about selling it to you so cheap.... and dont worry wives will hate anything you like if ya stay married long enoough cars trucks boats etc and its funny cause therye so much allike too on a good cold morning when ya really need either one a wife or a motorized piece of equipment neither one will turn over

apstguy · 05-20-2003, 06:27 PM

Sorry about your father. Nice clean truck.

About the windows: use silicone spray in the window channels. Make the windows move SOOO much faster. I took the door panels off to get the entire channel.

TIMSPEED · 05-20-2003, 07:06 PM

Sorry about your father dude. That's pretty much how I got my truck, my dad died and left it to me. I guess a lot of us get these trucks this way.

But yours looks MUCH better than mine did when I got it. Is it already dropped?? If not..drop it 3/5 with some Doestch Tech Shocks

Low Truck FNG · 05-20-2003, 07:26 PM

Not dropped yet. I'm new to the lowering movement (grew up in small town-lifted-4x4-hell) so I'm taking it slow to figure out the best way to go. Plus I'll need to get the tires and wheels before it's dropped. It'll take a while for me to hide... I mean save enough money for all that! I'm looking at all the really nice trucks you guys have and getting a lot of good (and expensive) ideas. I'll be asking questions! Bear with me!

gchemist · 05-20-2003, 07:55 PM

Welcome to the site. Hope the trucks brings to you as much joy as your dad had with it. Good luck with the project. If you need some inside scoop on dropping a truck checkout my website. I have pics of my drop and other info.

solidaxel · 05-20-2003, 10:00 PM

Your Dad had good taste, take care of the truck like he did and it will last another 120,000mi. Do yourself a favor and go to AutoZone and order their Bilstine shocks, they have a real good price on them and they are the best upgrade I have made to my 78 and my 55. I have had many shocks of different brands and these ride the best and work the best They are the last shocks you will buy.

the baron · 05-21-2003, 06:32 AM

I was just kidding

Good advice about wives:I tell mine that if I didn't have the truck I spend time ( & sweat & tears ) on , I should go to the local pub drink some beers and come back home drunk & pissed...So she has the choice !
it works any time...

I'm just kidding again

I think she may not complain , as I don't drink ( too much) ,don't smoke , don't look at other women ( when she's with me ) , don't watch that stupid soccer on TV...
And she loves to drive my truck sometimes , when I allow her to (happens little , as she cannot distinguish the front from the rear

)

Nice truck you have , nicer than mine anyway

The Baron
____________________________________________________
1979 C10 2WD LWB (Olds 350 , auto tranny )
1977 Chevy Impala Sedan 250ci ( "Ye Old Reliable" )
1960 Girl Friend ( frame still good , body has some dents

)

MSL · 05-21-2003, 04:08 PM

Srry to hear about your dad. you have a nice truck as for dropping it thats your choice but mines staying stock height.

Have fun

05-20-2003, 05:46 PM	#1
Low Truck FNG Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 51	My New Project 86 C10 This is my new project. An 86 C10 Silverado. My Dad passed away last July and I bought his truck from my step-Mom for $1000. I tried to give her $2500 but a grand is all she would take. He had bought the truck a few years before and it was his baby. He rebuilt the 350 engine and added an Edelbrock intake manifold and an upgraded exhaust system. Everything is in great shape and all the electrical items and a/c works great (except the windows are SOOO slow). 120,000 miles on the odometer. I drove it back from Reno to Phoenix in July (110 degrees) loaded down with tools and toys left to me and my brothers, and it ran like a top. It needs shocks and the tranny pan gasket leaks. I think my wife will learn to hate this truck! Let the project begin. Attached Images

05-20-2003, 05:48 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	nice truck sorry about the dad but step mom was real cool about selling it to you so cheap.... and dont worry wives will hate anything you like if ya stay married long enoough cars trucks boats etc and its funny cause therye so much allike too on a good cold morning when ya really need either one a wife or a motorized piece of equipment neither one will turn over __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-20-2003, 06:27 PM	#3
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Sorry about your father. Nice clean truck. About the windows: use silicone spray in the window channels. Make the windows move SOOO much faster. I took the door panels off to get the entire channel. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

05-20-2003, 07:06 PM	#4
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Sorry about your father dude. That's pretty much how I got my truck, my dad died and left it to me. I guess a lot of us get these trucks this way. But yours looks MUCH better than mine did when I got it. Is it already dropped?? If not..drop it 3/5 with some Doestch Tech Shocks __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-20-2003, 07:26 PM	#5
Low Truck FNG Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 51	Not dropped yet. I'm new to the lowering movement (grew up in small town-lifted-4x4-hell) so I'm taking it slow to figure out the best way to go. Plus I'll need to get the tires and wheels before it's dropped. It'll take a while for me to hide... I mean save enough money for all that! I'm looking at all the really nice trucks you guys have and getting a lot of good (and expensive) ideas. I'll be asking questions! Bear with me! __________________ Brian '86 C10 Silverado, 350/700

05-20-2003, 07:55 PM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Welcome to the site. Hope the trucks brings to you as much joy as your dad had with it. Good luck with the project. If you need some inside scoop on dropping a truck checkout my website. I have pics of my drop and other info. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-20-2003, 10:00 PM	#7
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Your Dad had good taste, take care of the truck like he did and it will last another 120,000mi. Do yourself a favor and go to AutoZone and order their Bilstine shocks, they have a real good price on them and they are the best upgrade I have made to my 78 and my 55. I have had many shocks of different brands and these ride the best and work the best They are the last shocks you will buy. __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-21-2003, 06:32 AM	#8
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	Keep the truck , throw the wife I was just kidding Good advice about wives:I tell mine that if I didn't have the truck I spend time ( & sweat & tears ) on , I should go to the local pub drink some beers and come back home drunk & pissed...So she has the choice ! it works any time... I'm just kidding again I think she may not complain , as I don't drink ( too much) ,don't smoke , don't look at other women ( when she's with me ) , don't watch that stupid soccer on TV... And she loves to drive my truck sometimes , when I allow her to (happens little , as she cannot distinguish the front from the rear ) Nice truck you have , nicer than mine anyway The Baron ____________________________________________________ 1979 C10 2WD LWB (Olds 350 , auto tranny ) 1977 Chevy Impala Sedan 250ci ( "Ye Old Reliable" ) 1960 Girl Friend ( frame still good , body has some dents )

05-21-2003, 04:08 PM	#9
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Srry to hear about your dad. you have a nice truck as for dropping it thats your choice but mines staying stock height. Have fun



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