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Location: Crescent Valley, NV
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New here and a project in hand
Hi everyone. This is my first post on this site.
I just aquired a 1969 Chevy C-20 2wd P/U. I was trying to find somone the other day, and in his yard, I found this. I talked to him about it. He wanted "a couple days to find the title, a day to clean it out, and I really feel like being a Jew today, so how about $40. That will pay off my bill at Sam's and get me another pack of cigarettes." That was after we had been messing with it for a couple hours, and was able to get it running. We got it to my house yesterday, and I put some more time in it. I can get it to start and run, but only if I put gas in the carb. I am getting fuel all the way to the carb, but not into the carb. I think everything is varnished up from sitting for about 10 years. It is all original the best I can tell. It still has the AM radio, and I ran the number on the motor, and found out it is a 307. Not sure if I should be excited or nervous about that. I can't figure out what I want to do with it. I like the idea of just keeping the motor stock, and redoing the body, as it is in rough shape, but I think it is servicable. This will not be my first go-around. A few years back, I did a 1985 Ford F150 that I got from a Junkyard, and ran it into the ground. I was in high school then, and really didn't know what I was doing, but is sure was fun. I live in a really dusty area, and have no garage, so I am not wanting to go haywire with details, but just make it nice and serviceable. I will also be using this as a daily driver, errand runner, load the 4 wheeler in the back and go for a ride, pick-up. I have a 2003 Dodge ¾ p/u that is my main rig, and will be used for hunting in the winter (lion hunting), and anytime I will be going outside of the valley on the dirt roads. (not many paved roads in the valley either). Any ideas? Thanks, and I hope to post often. Marcial |
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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Re: New here and a project in hand
welcome! 40$ thats the best deal ive ever heard of! that truck should clean up with some work. this place is great lots of info!
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John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
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Location: Winona Lake, IN
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Re: New here and a project in hand
Welcome to the board!!! Congrats on the helluva deal you got!!
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Atoka, TN
Posts: 240
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Re: New here and a project in hand
welcome. nice find. dont be nervous about the 307. it is a great engine. i used to have one in my 68. ran the dog s^&* out of it and it never gave me any troubles. thats more than i can say about any 350 i have ever had.
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Kill Bill...et
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa
Posts: 366
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Re: New here and a project in hand
Good score. $40 won't even fill my tank! I can't believe you got a runner for that price! Hopefully the dry Nevada weather's been good to that old timer. Welcome to the board!
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Salina, Kansas
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Re: New here and a project in hand
id spend money to rebuild carb. fuel pump and filters and drive the heck outta it
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1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796 |
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: San Francisco, CA USA
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Re: New here and a project in hand
40 bux and it runs? Some people have all the luck! Congrats.
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Registered User
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Location: Crescent Valley, NV
Posts: 40
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Re: New here and a project in hand
Ha Ha - Luck is a good word! I have actually never been THIS lucky when it comes to stumbling on good deals, lol... Gonna go out in a few minutes and mess with it a little more.
Marcial |
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: tijuana b.c.
Posts: 221
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Re: New here and a project in hand
good truck and great deal welcome and good look with the lions
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