Newbie with a 69 CST/10 long bed

[KT57]

Just a general reply to all comments with more detail of truck.
307 with 3 on the tree. Factory A/C not working. No PS or PB. Would like to convert to compfortable daily driver with ps, pub and at. But part of me enjoys the originality of the old truck. I was going to immediately do a 2.5 spindle drop, but chose to make it roadworthy and do some homework. Front drums were shot. Rears were good so I did the front and master cylinder. Only cancer is in passenger footwell by the kick panel. Other than that it's an undamaged straight California truck that has never lived more than 30 miles from me. Engine has 25k and purrs like a kitten. Might be correct year for the truck though. I have original owners manual and original build sheet.
Not original trim or side makers?
I was wondering about the mirrors. Want to replace but couldn't find the same shape from LMC or elsewhere so was scratching my head. Looks all stock under hood. Smog pump and all. I believe it is factory bumper that was repainted. I will shoot more pictures when I get home from xmas.
Also, is the master cylinder that I replaced of value as an original part? No matter what I do I plan on keeping original parts if useful or of value

[too much stuff]

Your first post made it sound as if the engine had been replaced. If it runs like you say, get it out and get some miles on it and make a decision on what to do next.
The mirrors and trim are some sort of aftermarket parts. The side markers on a CST would have the chrome trim on them, but easy to replace those.
I would say the old master cylinder has no value...
Good luck with your truck.

[KT57]

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Your first post made it sound as if the engine had been replaced. If it runs like you say, get it out and get some miles on it and make a decision on what to do next.
The mirrors and trim are some sort of aftermarket parts. The side markers on a CST would have the chrome trim on them, but easy to replace those.
I would say the old master cylinder has no value...
Good luck with your truck.

I was told the engine was replaced with a 307 crate motor which the data plate reflects was the original engine. A mechanic looked at the block # and said it matched year of production of truck. Coincidence maybe? Don't know much about researching matching #'s so maybe a quick tutorial?
Also, which would be correct mirrors for my truck? Current are floppy and need to be replaced. Also I see very few trucks with just the single lower body trim. Is this rare? Or was it originally double trim and the top trim was discarded when it was repainted?
Also someone asked about the antenna.It is loose and needs to be replaced. It's just turned an laid down.

[Coley]

Check on that motor....I don't think there was a crate replacement for a 307....at least within the last 20 years.
You might have a 350 that replaced it?
If you post up the stamped i.d/serial number or casting info on it we should be able to help....

Coley

[KT57]

Originally Posted by Coley

Check on that motor....I don't think there was a crate replacement for a 307....at least within the last 20 years.
You might have a 350 that replaced it?
If you post up the stamped i.d/serial number or casting info on it we should be able to help....

Coley

It could be that old. The truck has sat the better part of the last 10 years.
I'll try and find the number