Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA

[Luke87gt]

Thank you

And if anyone has a recommendation for a dash pad source, I’d be appreciative. Would like to replace mine.

[Jessdigs]

Very nice truck. I'm currently restoring my 70 in Concord. Maybe I'll see you around the local shows soon. Good luck with it.

[Rust_never_sleeps]

I have one of these, on the recommendation of Grumpy. It has a hard plastic core.
https://www.truckandcarshop.com/truc...2/t60_028.html

[1970cstblazer]

I use the Dashes Direct pad. No drama with installation!

https://dashesdirect.com/product/196...-gmc-dash-pad/

Best price is through Summit.

[Luke87gt]

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

I use the Dashes Direct pad. No drama with installation!

https://dashesdirect.com/product/196...-gmc-dash-pad/

Best price is through Summit.

Order placed, thank you for the recommendation. If you have any recommendations on the install procedure, that would be helpful!

[Richard]

I have a dashes direct dash in hand that I purchased many years ago before they discontinued the stock style and only offer the urethane. Best of luck to those with the current offerings.

[Ol Blue K20]

I just read through this thread. Nice truck and a great find. I'm subbing to watch and possibly offer advice if needed.

[1970cstblazer]

The easiest way to remove and install a dash pad is to have the cluster, radio and glovebox removed to access the nuts. Otherwise it is easy.

[67carry-all]

RE: gas fumes in the garage. Seems like there may be a few potential sources for this, especially the leak at the carb. However, I'd also suggest replacing that gas cap. My truck that otherwise appeared leak-free had a cracked gas cap gasket and filled the garage with fumes. Replacing with a new cap took care of the issue. Make sure it's a "year-appropriate" cap, meaning it's a vented vs. a non-vented cap. Classic Heartbeat, a forum vendor, supplied a nice locking cap.

[Luke87gt]

Originally Posted by 67carry-all

RE: gas fumes in the garage. Seems like there may be a few potential sources for this, especially the leak at the carb. However, I'd also suggest replacing that gas cap. My truck that otherwise appeared leak-free had a cracked gas cap gasket and filled the garage with fumes. Replacing with a new cap took care of the issue. Make sure it's a "year-appropriate" cap, meaning it's a vented vs. a non-vented cap. Classic Heartbeat, a forum vendor, supplied a nice locking cap.

Thank you, I did replace the gas cap gasket (but kept original cap) which resulted in a much tighter fit. The original gasket was badly cracked all around the perimeter.

I need to get that old carb pulled off and addressed along replacement of the rubber fuel lines. Those are really old and soft.

[Bruce F]

Nice truck

The engine could be a 230. I have a 69 Short Step low option (ex US government truck) and thought it was a 250 until the machine shop found out it wasn't at rebuild time.

Bruce

[Luke87gt]

Originally Posted by Bruce F

Nice truck

The engine could be a 230. I have a 69 Short Step low option (ex US government truck) and thought it was a 250 until the machine shop found out it wasn't at rebuild time.

Bruce

Bruce, you have me second guessing myself now. How would I positively confirm?

[Steeveedee]

Not Bruce, but if it is a 250, it should say L22 on the SPID according to this website-
https://outintheshop.com/options.html

[Luke87gt]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Not Bruce, but if it is a 250, it should say L22 on the SPID according to this website-
https://outintheshop.com/options.html

I don’t have the L22… hmmm I guess it could be a 230

Then again, I don’t have L26 stamp either so who knows

[Steeveedee]

For all I know, the 230 was standard on 1/2T and the 250 was standard on the bigger trucks. That would make sense. But who would order the 230 in a bigger truck? Probably the same guy who ordered a heater delete. I'll put money on someone knowing the answer.

Trivia: the Chevy II/Nova came standard with a 143 Cu In 4 cylinder for many years. It's why one could see "250" on the fender of a Nova, as that was an option. The dealer I worked at right out of high school sold three Novas to the local school district. Absolute strippers. One had the optional "Torque Drive" transmission, which was a Powerglide that had to be shifted manually if one wanted to start out in first. Those Novas were utter dogs. If you care to see some embarrassing Chevrolet history, https://www.curbsideclassic.com/auto...er-powerglide/

[68bowtie]

The original engine in that truck was a 250.

Page 8 of this pdf for a CS vin.

https://www.gm.com/content/dam/compa...olet-Truck.pdf

[Luke87gt]

I received the dash pad (saddle) and replacement lenses today that I’ve started installing (from SummitRacing)

- 2 grill lights (little rectangular ones)
- 4 side markers
- 2 backup lenses
- 2 tailight lenses

The side markers arrived with a thick foam pad resulting in my stock side marker screws being too short, ugh

I’ll have to get some pics.

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

The original engine in that truck was a 250.

Page 8 of this pdf for a CS vin.

https://www.gm.com/content/dam/compa...olet-Truck.pdf

Good to know, thanks! Makes me wonder about BruceF's SPID.

[Luke87gt]

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

The original engine in that truck was a 250.

Page 8 of this pdf for a CS vin.

https://www.gm.com/content/dam/compa...olet-Truck.pdf

Ok thank you, back to 250 😀

[KevinK7]

Like a few others, I just read this whole thread, that truck looks super clean, nice score.
Regarding the fuel smell/system, worth noting (since I ran into this myself) is to check the sending unit pickup 'sock' (filter). This is typically a nylon mesh and over the years can get brittle and 'disintegrate'.
After having my carb rebuilt, I started having major gas issues (leaking into the intake). What I initially thought was a poor rebuild, turned out to be fragments of the pickup sock preventing the float needle from seating.

Best of luck with the truck, I'll be following along

[Luke87gt]

I got the new reflectors installed, they look pretty good.

I did have to get new slightly longer screws as the ones that came on the truck were too short with the new thick foam gasket.

[Luke87gt]

And some of you may have seen in the other thread but I did pick up a little 350 this weekend. It may be a while before I get to around to the swap however.

[68bowtie]

That’s super nice!!

[Luke87gt]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Mark a painters stick, center of the bolt holes and measure. The holes are in the frame rail walls, and take 1/2" bolts. The rear hole is generally say 1.4" from the back of the rail, so the forward hole is 5"-7.1" in front of that. If leaf springs, wow, might be 5.3", I can tell you how to modify what's available. I'm only aware of 3 patterns, perhaps there are more, as common brackets have more than one bolt pattern. FWW, the bumper brackets extend approx. 8" behind the frame rails. Technically, I measured everything Also FWW, reproduction brackets aren't very good, and may need to be flattened to sit flush to the bumper.

Do you have leaf springs or coils?

I have coils.

I ordered the Brothers tailgate trunions and will do those before I install the rear bumper..appreciate your help

[Luke87gt]

Finally got the full set of 275/60/15 BFG Radial T/A tires to go onto the 15x8 truck rallies.

Should have those on soon!