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#101 |
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
Thank you
And if anyone has a recommendation for a dash pad source, I’d be appreciative. Would like to replace mine.
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
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.
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
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
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I use the Dashes Direct pad. No drama with installation!
https://dashesdirect.com/product/196...-gmc-dash-pad/ Best price is through Summit.
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1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... ![]() 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... ![]() 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels |
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
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.
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
I just read through this thread. Nice truck and a great find. I'm subbing to watch and possibly offer advice if needed.
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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.
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1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... ![]() 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... ![]() 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels |
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
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.
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I need to get that old carb pulled off and addressed along replacement of the rubber fuel lines. Those are really old and soft.
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
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 |
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
Bruce, you have me second guessing myself now. How would I positively confirm?
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
Not Bruce, but if it is a 250, it should say L22 on the SPID according to this website-
https://outintheshop.com/options.html
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Then again, I don’t have L26 stamp either so who knows
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
![]() 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/
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
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
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
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.
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
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 ![]()
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
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.
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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.
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
That’s super nice!!
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I ordered the Brothers tailgate trunions and will do those before I install the rear bumper..appreciate your help
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Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA
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!
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