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05-16-2012, 02:29 PM
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Registered User
 Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Arlington VA
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New member with a new truck
I'm relatively new to the board and have always loved these trucks. I learned how to drive on a 1967 C20 4-speed that is long gone. I just purchased this 1970 C10 from a guy in Benton, Kansas. Truck showed up on a carrier a couple weeks ago and it appears to be in fine condition. She coughed some blue smoke the first couple times I started her, but after regular driving for a couple weeks, that problem seems to have gone away for the time being. I think this thing sat around for a long time without seeing much driving.
On the off chance any members are familiar with this particular vehicle or its history, please let me know. Seller did not have any specifics on its restoration. It may have come from St. Louis. My plans include a disc brake conversion and I was wondering if anyone knew whether these wheels would be compatible with 12" rotors...I suspect not, in which case I will be looking for a set of wheels that ARE compatible while still maintaining the rally wheel appearance. Any recommendations on specific rims would be welcome. Thanks! My attempt to include a link to some photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/78710716@N02/ flickr dot com/photos/78710716@N02/ |
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05-16-2012, 02:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Posts: 1,050
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Re: New member with a new truck
Welcome!
I can't seem to view the flickr photos from my computer, but what color is it? Engine, trans? Last edited by 29od1; 05-16-2012 at 02:50 PM. |
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05-16-2012, 03:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Arlington VA
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Re: New member with a new truck
Gold/white, 350, automatic, looks like someone did a frame off restoration a few years ago, except for the trans, which is pretty old and grimy looking, unlike the rest of it, which is beautiful.
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05-16-2012, 03:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Wichita, Kansas
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Re: New member with a new truck
I was just wondering because Benton is just on the north side of Wichita. There is a guy over there that sells classic cars and goes to Barrett-Jackson and other auctions and then resells them. I haven't seen that truck, but some other members might have some insight into it.
Sounds like a nice ride though. |
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05-17-2012, 01:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fruitland Park, FL
Posts: 4,021
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Re: New member with a new truck
Looks like a really nice truck you have there. Welcome from Central Florida!
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70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 |
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05-17-2012, 03:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northern Calif.
Posts: 3,653
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Re: New member with a new truck
Very nice looking truck!
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05-17-2012, 11:57 PM
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Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
Posts: 21,365
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Re: New member with a new truck
Hey klavey ...
 to the forum and  from Ohio.  on your new 70  . Only very special people own and drive 70 trucks 
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.  1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc   JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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