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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Albany, NY
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New To Forum and 69 C-10
Hello All,
I'm new to the site and I just bought a 69 short bed step side. First time I've ever owned a C-10 (We had a 72 I6 three on the tree growing up in the 70's). I've owned over the years 10 60's Mustangs and still have a 69 Fastback. The truck has a 350 AT/PS/PB/AC, Heavy Duty suspension, 3.07 gears, split drive shaft and is a CST. I bought it from the original family in UT and had it shipped (Lost the passenger side mirror on the car carrier. It fell off and dented a Porsche below it!). It only has 82K original miles. I'm really impressed with how well it drives. The only weird thing is there is a noise only in the 35-40 mph coming from the middle of the cab that I can't figure out. Plans are to keep it fairly stock with the following exceptions: - Rally rims (I've been reading up on this and looking for the best solution) - Disc brakes - Over drive AT (Since this will be a daily driver. I'm super happy it has 3.07 gears since so far I'm getting 16mpg) I have a million questions, but for now, here are some pictures: Delivered! ![]() Bugs collected from acrossing this great nation. ![]() Washed ![]() ![]() Note the black GMC in the background that is being replaced. ![]() First 350 I've ever owned. ![]() Pheasant was put there by the original owner who has passed. Might keep it as a tribute to him. ![]() Nice bed ![]()
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
My dad had that same phesant sticker on his camper but he drove a ....ugh ford jdp:
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
Wow, what a time capsule!
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
Beautiful truck....can't get em much nicer than that
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
Nice find....wish mine was in that shape when I got her. And welcome aboard!!
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Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
Fantastic looking truck you have there.
Welcome to the board and please keep us up to date...
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
Very nice. Looks like a pretty nicely equipped truck (ie. power brakes). A lot of the stepsides are not too well equipped.
That looks like a dealer installed AC unit. Does it work well?
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
Thanks everyone. Yea, I'm thinking I really lucked out in finding this one. Although it does have some issues in the inner cab corners, I will just patch those until it needs a repaint since welding will make too much heat. The 350 is a crate motor with only 1,500 on it, well when I got it, that is.
At the risk of getting the Bow Tie purists upset, here's an image of my other 69. The way I figure it, all of the big three made some pretty cool cars. Hell even AMC had the AMX, I've re-engineered the front suspension on it and put a rack and pinion steering in also. handles awesome. ![]()
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
The AC needs to be charged. Everything is there and works. The compressor clutch turns on and off as well as the blower. I'm not sure if I will tackle charging or finding why it leaked since we may be over the hot part of the summer here in NY.
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
Looking good Jim! A nice find, and it sounds like you're going to really enjoy it.
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
DGulliver,
Do you have any pictures of you truck that show your wheel/tires? What size are you running? It's hard to tell from the small picture but your truck looks like what I'm shooting for.
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Thanks, Jim - 69 Short Step CST 350 AC/PB/PS - 69 Short Step 307 Man Column/PS |
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
Welcome aboard from Central Florida! Great lookin stepper and the Stang is hot too. I'll get that info you asked about tonight.
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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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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
That's funny. Your hot part of the summer is over, and we have another 6-8 weeks before it really breaks.
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
Welcome from the rocky mountains of Colorado! You found a real nice stepper.
Enjoy the process of making it YOUR truck. BTW my favorite F*** is a 69 Boss 429 Stang but don't tell. all the best Dirk. |
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Re: New To Forum and 69 C-10
very nice truck! welcome
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