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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Taylorsville, KY
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Hello from Taylorsville KY
Hello everyone...
I now have a '68 C10... which I hope to enjoy in the near future.... ![]() Sold my '58 Apache after changing jobs. I know I already have too much invested, but I ready to go even further (some anyways - pocketbook get dry at times) because I really enjoy the truck. I hope to be on the road fairly soon. I need a motor, some smaller parts, and advise, so I hope to find some good stuff here. a few pics attached... Any or all comments welcomed. Thanks for allowing me in to the group. |
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Hebron
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Re: Hello from Taylorsville KY
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Taylorsville, KY
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I actually got this truck at a good price. But I got talked into buying this hot-rod engine (replacing a 6 cyl) + other stuff...... Lot's of $$$$, and now, I don't like it. I'm just not a hotrod guy... I want nice and smooth. :-) Hardly wants to idle (lopes - high test gas - 500+ HP - etc...)... So now, I'm looking to getting a new crate engine... that should be this spring/summer if all goes well. Last year it was a new roof, the year before was a new HCAV unit.... I haven't drove it 100 miles since installed. The truck was a forestry vehicle. The original miles are just over 67,000. It was the standard green 'National Park vehicle'... The guy I bought it from had been restoring it, and then had a heart attack. A few shortcuts were made on the final steps (no back bumper, not original tail lights, etc...). But overall, I thought it was something I could tinker with (in my limited mechanical world)... Til I got with the engine deal. Ah well, I've said more than intended. I hope to sell my engine to a 'Rodder', and purchase a nice replacement. Get my time behind the wheel - :-) That's what I am looking towards. The bed wood (in my opinion) is deceiving in photo. It needs to be redone (sanded and stain/poly).. But that is something I can do - :-D Too wordy... I hope that doesn't give me bad marks. Thanks for the comments. |
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Location: Murray, Kentucky
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Re: Hello from Taylorsville KY
Nice looking truck. I know what you mean about the engine. As I get older I prefer a dependable engine over the hot ones, makes for less drama in my life.
Good luck, Rg
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
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Re: Hello from Taylorsville KY
Nice truck you have there .Summit usually has the best prices on GM crate motors with free delivery .
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Taylorsville, KY
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Rear Bumper Spare Tire Mount Speedometer Gear RPM Converter and the list goes on. But, that's part of the fun. |
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Taylorsville, KY
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Re: Hello from Taylorsville KY
Yes. I am looking into Summit, and Jegs. Mainly, waiting to see if the guy wanting to buy my engine can come up with the money. I had told him "no hurry", but that may have been a mistake. Now, with no specific deadline, I'm not sure he gets my issue. I'm going to tell him he has until June before I list it elsewhere. I don't really want to take it out until I know it's sold (so I can run it for another potential buyer if needed).
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Hebron
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Re: Hello from Taylorsville KY
Hey zorro, let me suggest an idea. mention to your potential engine buyer you've had an interest from someone else and he needs to let you know ASAP, maybe that'll get him to make a decision. if he's serious about buying, then he'll jump, if not, then he wasn't serious to begin with. Rear bumper or rear roll pan? Just my opinion but the back end of your truck looks clean as is.
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