New Idaho Guy

[buspilot23]

Hello,

I purchased my 1970 C10 about one year ago. It's a long bed, that maybe someday will get cut down to be a cooler, shorter version. I've got a history of running in the aircooled VW community, and other hobbies include whiskey, photography, and travel.

Since getting my truck I've (with lots of help from a local shop) done a 4/6 drop using CPP stuff, installed a notch in the frame, and bagged the rear. Someday I'll figure out how bag the front. I decided to go with 15" Rallye wheels from Wheel Vintiques.

The interior needs some love, but I added an aftermarket steering wheel. The dash was uncut, so that is nice. I found an original Delco radio on ebay, and put it back in the hole where a previous owner had installed a *****in' Pioneer cassette player.

I had a local hot rod shop install a crate 350 from Chevy Performance (purchased from Summit Racing), did a Holley carb, aftermarket intake, and pretty much all the other "typical" aftermarket stuff. I would love to do an LSx swap, but lack the money and know how. Maybe some day.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi. I'm particularly interested in meeting other Idahoans in the C10 scene. I'm looking for the "community of the hobby," as much as just other people who have trucks.

Some pics:

1) The day it came home with me.
2) A more recent photo.
3) When you put a rented 18 foot ladder in the back to swap out a ceiling fan.

[LockDoc]

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Welcome to the board. I think there are a couple of other VW guys on here too.
Good call on freshening things up and driving it for a while. I put an LS1/4l60e in my '67 Panel Truck and I really like it, but I also have a couple of stockers to drive. Keep us posted on the progress.

LockDoc

[RedRider]

Welcome! I'm interested in those same wheels (31 series?) but they've been back ordered for almost 4 months now. I want to order a similar wheel from Speedway Motors but not sure whether my bowtie derby caps will fit on them.

[buspilot23]

Originally Posted by RedRider

Welcome! I'm interested in those same wheels (31 series?) but they've been back ordered for almost 4 months now. I want to order a similar wheel from Speedway Motors but not sure whether my bowtie derby caps will fit on them.

Thanks for the reply RedRider. Mine are actually the 35 Series because I wanted to have the wheels look like a five lug wheel, but in fact they are the six lug pattern for mounting purposes. Mine are staggered, 7's up front and 8's in the back. Those derby caps sure are a nice touch. I bet you are excited to get the wheels ordered up!

[buspilot23]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Welcome to the board. I think there are a couple of other VW guys on here too.
Good call on freshening things up and driving it for a while. I put an LS1/4l60e in my '67 Panel Truck and I really like it, but I also have a couple of stockers to drive. Keep us posted on the progress.

LockDoc

I bet you LOVE that LS1. Congratulations on the swap!