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shp4man · 10-17-2016, 08:54 PM

Just picked up this truck today, been lurking on this forum and got some great ideas here. Another "long stepper".

Got a good deal and truck made it home through 22 miles of city traffic. It overheated and and the brakes are kind of scary, but it made it. Yes, those are Ford hubcaps.

This is the "as found" set of pictures.

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-17-2016, 09:04 PM

The reason it over heated and had brake problems are the ford hub caps. Gotta throw those in the scrape yard.

Nice truck! Plans?

**Mathew21** · 10-17-2016, 09:53 PM

Welcome, Looks nice solid truck to start with.

**DPowers** · 10-17-2016, 10:15 PM

Welcome aboard.

midnight rambler · 10-17-2016, 10:27 PM

Welcome from San Diego. Look for the c10 club San Diego. Get that thing running then come cruise with us.

shp4man · 10-17-2016, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

The reason it over heated and had brake problems are the ford hub caps. Gotta throw those in the scrape yard.

Nice truck! Plans?

Maybe just clean it up, take off that funky box, fix the side mount spare and make it a driver. For now. No 572 CID 600 HP right now.

I'm a mechanic at a Ford Dealer, so these Chevys are really exotic to me.

shp4man · 10-17-2016, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by midnight rambler

Welcome from San Diego. Look for the c10 club San Diego. Get that thing running then come cruise with us.

Thank you, I'd enjoy that!

**Captainfab** · 10-17-2016, 11:48 PM

Welcome to the forum

Aside from the hood, the body looks to be in nice shape.

Lokin4AReason · 10-18-2016, 12:34 AM

welcome to the show and nice project

**Clyde65** · 10-18-2016, 08:20 AM

Welcome! Any wrencher is better than......a lawyer for instance.

chevy_mike · 10-18-2016, 10:39 AM

Welcome from another San Diego C10'er.

jbgroby · 10-18-2016, 10:40 AM

I'm not sure, but your spare needs air......

jtrichard · 10-18-2016, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

I'm not sure, but your spare needs air......

IT has plenty of air but the sidewalls are a little weak

shp4man · 10-18-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jtrichard

IT has plenty of air but the sidewalls are a little weak

I was thinking of repainting the interior, but leaving the outside just like it is. Except put some Chevy hubcaps on it.

What do you think? I'm an old fart, but the younger guys I know all say to leave the paint as is.

cooperhw · 10-18-2016, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by shp4man

I was thinking of repainting the interior, but leaving the outside just like it is. Except put some Chevy hubcaps on it.

What do you think? I'm an old fart, but the younger guys I know all say to leave the paint as is.

You could probably clean that paint up and have it buffed and would be surprised at how good it could look.
I would def. want to take that 4 speed gearbox shifter retaining ring and install it where it goes soon. Otherwise the shifter might come out in your hand while driving down the road.
Very cool looking truck.
P.S. I'm an old San Diego guy. Actually more El Cajon area. Moved away in 82.

shp4man · 10-18-2016, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

You could probably clean that paint up and have it buffed and would be surprised at how good it could look.
I would def. want to take that 4 speed gearbox shifter retaining ring and install it where it goes soon. Otherwise the shifter might come out in your hand while driving down the road.
Very cool looking truck.
P.S. I'm an old San Diego guy. Actually more El Cajon area. Moved away in 82.

Thanks-Good info. I had no idea what that thing on the shift lever was.

jbgroby · 10-18-2016, 02:41 PM

interesting shifter, I had to do a double take as the pictures has the clutch peddle lined up perfect with the e-brake handle and I was trying to figure out how you used the clutch.....

Malo83 · 10-18-2016, 03:42 PM

Now that's a Hot Rod!

jtrichard · 10-18-2016, 08:34 PM

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I would def. want to take that 4 speed gearbox shifter retaining ring and install it where it goes soon. Otherwise the shifter might come out in your hand while driving down the road. .[/QUOTE]

NOT sure what that is on the shifter but it don't look like the retainer at all to me
blew pic way up and looks like retainer is in place still no idea what that thing is on the stick

flashed · 10-18-2016, 08:40 PM

If you decide to part with those hubcaps I might be interested ,I collect old hubcaps and dont have any like those ,and WELCOME to the best truck site there is .

**Captainfab** · 10-18-2016, 11:19 PM

I saw that but just assumed it was a rubber shifter boot of some sort.

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Originally Posted by jtrichard

NOT sure what that is on the shifter but it don't look like the retainer at all to me
blew pic way up and looks like retainer is in place still no idea what that thing is on the stick

shp4man · 10-19-2016, 09:44 AM

I think I figured out why it's overheating- cranked it up last night and determined that after the thermostat opens, only the side tubes of the radiator get hot, the middle stays cool. Plugged. Hope to flush it, but if not, guess a new one costs about $250 from Rockauto.
Also, an exhaust leak, plus the accelerator pump in the carb doesn't work, and about a thousand other little things. A little at a time, though.
I think I'm keeping that ammo box on the step, but the funky old thing in the bed has to go.

cooperhw · 10-26-2016, 11:59 AM

check out this one I had and sold last year.

3/4ton long step side.

Your trucks younger brother.

shp4man · 10-26-2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

check out this one I had and sold last year.

3/4ton long step side.

Your trucks younger brother.

Nice truck! Rust free AZ vehicle, always liked that commercial vehicle/utilitarian look.

ImpalaJim · 10-26-2016, 07:57 PM

Welcome and sweet truck!!

10-17-2016, 08:54 PM	#1
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 549	New guy from San Diego. Just picked up this truck today, been lurking on this forum and got some great ideas here. Another "long stepper". Got a good deal and truck made it home through 22 miles of city traffic. It overheated and and the brakes are kind of scary, but it made it. Yes, those are Ford hubcaps. This is the "as found" set of pictures.

10-17-2016, 09:04 PM	#2
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: New guy from San Diego. The reason it over heated and had brake problems are the ford hub caps. Gotta throw those in the scrape yard. Nice truck! Plans? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-17-2016, 09:53 PM	#3
Mathew21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: New guy from San Diego. Welcome, Looks nice solid truck to start with. __________________ It only has original paint once

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10-18-2016, 12:34 AM	#9
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10-18-2016, 02:41 PM	#17
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: New guy from San Diego. interesting shifter, I had to do a double take as the pictures has the clutch peddle lined up perfect with the e-brake handle and I was trying to figure out how you used the clutch..... __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

10-18-2016, 03:42 PM	#18
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: New guy from San Diego. Now that's a Hot Rod!

10-18-2016, 08:34 PM	#19
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	Re: New guy from San Diego. [QUOTE= I would def. want to take that 4 speed gearbox shifter retaining ring and install it where it goes soon. Otherwise the shifter might come out in your hand while driving down the road. .[/QUOTE] NOT sure what that is on the shifter but it don't look like the retainer at all to me blew pic way up and looks like retainer is in place still no idea what that thing is on the stick

10-18-2016, 08:40 PM	#20
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: New guy from San Diego. If you decide to part with those hubcaps I might be interested ,I collect old hubcaps and dont have any like those ,and WELCOME to the best truck site there is .

10-19-2016, 09:44 AM	#22
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 549	Re: New guy from San Diego. I think I figured out why it's overheating- cranked it up last night and determined that after the thermostat opens, only the side tubes of the radiator get hot, the middle stays cool. Plugged. Hope to flush it, but if not, guess a new one costs about $250 from Rockauto. Also, an exhaust leak, plus the accelerator pump in the carb doesn't work, and about a thousand other little things. A little at a time, though. I think I'm keeping that ammo box on the step, but the funky old thing in the bed has to go.



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10-26-2016, 11:59 AM	#23
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: New guy from San Diego. check out this one I had and sold last year. 3/4ton long step side. Your trucks younger brother. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

10-26-2016, 07:57 PM	#25
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