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09-25-2012, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Fort Worth
Posts: 49
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New Guy... Old Truck...
New here. Finally talked my dad out of this truck. He's had it for 10 years, parked for that whole time. Hasn't been on the road since 86, according to the registration on the plate.
1964 C-10 SWB 230ci, 3 spd. I hope to make it a daily driver by Thanksgiving...Fingers crossed. Thanks for all the tips and tricks posted.   
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09-25-2012, 11:35 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Jackson, MS
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Re: New Guy... Old Truck...
I feel ya, took my uncle around 10 years to get my truck from him. My profile pic shows how it looked when I first got it.
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09-25-2012, 11:35 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Monroe,Iowa
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Re: New Guy... Old Truck...
Welcome, and Looks like a great start.
What ever you do take your time but get it safe and a be able to drive so you don't lose the desire to work on it. |
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09-25-2012, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: fayetteville nc
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Re: New Guy... Old Truck...
Welcome from NC. Great looking truck and history. What plans do you have in store for it?
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1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer |
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09-25-2012, 11:52 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Fort Worth
Posts: 49
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Re: New Guy... Old Truck...
I have already started the motor build. I wanted to keep the 230 and hot rod it with a full Offenhauser set-up but it just isn't practical at this point. I am putting a 350 in it. Something mild, 325hp ish. Still on the fence with the transmission, 700R4 for the overdrive or just go with the tried and true TH350 and just compensate with the rear-end gear. I do about 15 miles each way on the highway. (Any advice on this is much appreciated)
Already ordered new wheels so that I can roll it around once I pick out tires. Putting A/C in it for sure, probably Vintage Air. New fuel cell where the spare is. Lots of replacement parts, bushings, mounts, weatherstripping, windows.... Lots to do! |
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09-25-2012, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,771
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Re: New Guy... Old Truck...
Welcome! Good Luck! x2 on making sure it is safe... brakes, tires...
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Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709 |
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09-25-2012, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
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Re: New Guy... Old Truck...
Welcome Looks to be pretty straight!
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09-25-2012, 12:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Fort Worth
Posts: 49
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Re: New Guy... Old Truck...
Body is very straight. Had a big homemade brush guard on it and I suppose that is what protected it. It am probably going to leave the paint and body as-is. I am digging the patina'd look and mine happens to be authentic.
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09-25-2012, 12:40 PM
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Senior Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Posts: 8,356
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Re: New Guy... Old Truck...
Good for you! Welcome to the forum.
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09-25-2012, 03:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
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Re: New Guy... Old Truck...
Welcome Aboard
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DON Proverbs 27:17  US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD |
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09-25-2012, 09:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Leander, TX
Posts: 969
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Re: New Guy... Old Truck...
Great looking truck. You and I are in the same spot. I just started working on my truck last week. I am jealous though you have a fleetside and the original bench seat. Look forward to watching your build. I hope to have mine running in the next few months as well.
Bret
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09-26-2012, 03:33 AM
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Rollin' Old Skool
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Posts: 5,371
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Re: New Guy... Old Truck...
 glad to see another one saved & becoming road-worthy once again! looks like a very solid truck to start with, & i like your idea of keeping the patina...good luck, & have fun 
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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09-27-2012, 12:30 AM
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60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
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Re: New Guy... Old Truck...
Welcome to the forum
 It's good to see yet another one being put back on the road. Keep us posted on your progress.
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