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Sooner84 · 05-04-2011, 02:14 PM

I wont be getting a z71 or 4x4 though so i cant really go off those numbers.. And if i do get a new truck itll be better than the 9 or 10 mpg i figure i get now...

Pop's C-10 · 05-04-2011, 02:56 PM

Get a 4 banger baby square( S-10) 82-93..

**scotts62** · 05-04-2011, 06:39 PM

My dad gets 18mpg out of a 2006 chevy crew 2wd, depends on how you drive and you can tell how he drives because mine would be 14 out of the same truck

**l79m20** · 05-07-2011, 10:03 PM

Ive got an 02 Silverado shortwide with 2" drop shackles that gets around 21 mpg. Its an auto 2wd roll up windows and manual locks. But it only has 64k miles. May actually sell it soon too. Oh yeah has the 4.3 v6.

Sooner84 · 05-15-2011, 11:07 PM

Ive decided to keep it. I dont know what i was thinking, although 9 and a half mpg's can make you think, and a drive it quite a bit.. But I cant let this truck go! Anyways changed the oil, fuel filter, oil filter, and air filter today, which was much needed

dougminton · 05-16-2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sooner84

Ive decided to keep it. I dont know what i was thinking, although 9 and a half mpg's can make you think, and a drive it quite a bit.. But I cant let this truck go! Anyways changed the oil, fuel filter, oil filter, and air filter today, which was much needed

A decision you won't regret.

sumran · 05-16-2011, 08:51 AM

Glad you are keeping it. It will never be an economy vehicle, but I hope you can improve your mileage.

mcbassin · 05-16-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sooner84

Ive decided to keep it. I dont know what i was thinking, although 9 and a half mpg's can make you think, and a drive it quite a bit.. But I cant let this truck go! Anyways changed the oil, fuel filter, oil filter, and air filter today, which was much needed

Glad to hear that for sure!

JohnC · 05-21-2011, 10:41 AM

Glad to hear it man. I know how depressing the gas situation is right now. However, you would have really kicked yourself down the road for selling it. Trust me I know more times than I would care to share.

**scotts62** · 05-21-2011, 10:59 PM

CoreyLeo223 · 05-24-2011, 10:25 AM

I might have missed it in here, but have you thought about an engine swap, Lq4 / 4L60e maybe get you around 20-22mpg?

If you look hard enough you can find the whole package for $2-3K and after spending that you still save money after years of paying at the pump with 9-10mpg.

Sooner84 · 05-24-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CoreyLeo223

I might have missed it in here, but have you thought about an engine swap, Lq4 / 4L60e maybe get you around 20-22mpg?

If you look hard enough you can find the whole package for $2-3K and after spending that you still save money after years of paying at the pump with 9-10mpg.

Yeah i have, but i just dont have the money or time for that.. Hopefully in the future though

CoreyLeo223 · 05-24-2011, 07:28 PM

Yeah I hear ya on the money thing, thats why my trucks are just sitting there. Good Luck with it. And btw you got a sweet lookin truck there my friend

Sooner84 · 09-18-2011, 09:01 PM

Well guys its about time for an update, theirs good news and bad news..
Bad news first.. A few weeks ago i rearended someone, luckily i was only going about 5 if that, their trailor hitch went through my grill, and best my lower grill panel and grill support.

Sooner84 · 09-18-2011, 09:07 PM

Now on to the good news! One of my bestfriends has a 84 k10. He had a stock grill he gave me, and i found a lower grill panel with trim on it and grill support at a salvage yard. So it "only" cost me $25. I got out lucky.. Also i added a little twist to the "new" grill that i think turned out awesome.

my4by2 · 09-18-2011, 09:26 PM

Looks even better than before! Hate it that you had the accident though.

Sooner84 · 09-18-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by my4by2

Looks even better than before! Hate it that you had the accident though.

Thanks, I really like this look better than before. Just wish it didnt have to happen that way..

baclay9 · 09-18-2011, 09:44 PM

The stock grill looks so much better. Awesome truck man.

**scotts62** · 09-18-2011, 10:17 PM

Looks good!!

Reziel_1983 · 09-21-2011, 01:06 AM

Nice truck, really like the paint and the stance it has! I'm also restoring my truck with my dad, also my first vehicle.

Reziel_1983 · 09-21-2011, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sooner84

Ive decided to keep it. I dont know what i was thinking, although 9 and a half mpg's can make you think, and a drive it quite a bit.. But I cant let this truck go! Anyways changed the oil, fuel filter, oil filter, and air filter today, which was much needed

Been there... I understand what you mean though, I'm in college and I live at home so I drive back and forth to class all day and... it costs a lot... lol. But I don't think I could sell my truck... I just like it too much.

juiceman650 · 09-21-2011, 02:09 AM

Wow man, that's an awesome truck. I too started my 75 C10 with my dad when I was 16. It was close to being completed and I ended up getting t-boned on my way to school back in May. It sucks, but I'm slowly buying new parts to get her looking pretty again!

JohnC · 09-28-2011, 09:51 AM

Sorry to hear about the motivation to swap grills, but it turned out good. If you want I have a set of 85-87 headlight buckets. I always liked them better than the 83-84 ones. Just my .02 though.

mcbassin · 09-28-2011, 11:15 AM

Man,
Sorry to hear about the crunch of the old grill but the new one looks great.

JohnC · 09-30-2011, 09:05 AM

Saw your truck at Academy the other evening. The grill looks even better in person!

05-04-2011, 02:14 PM	#126
Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb I wont be getting a z71 or 4x4 though so i cant really go off those numbers.. And if i do get a new truck itll be better than the 9 or 10 mpg i figure i get now... __________________ 1984 chevy swb(1st truck, sold..) 2001 RCSB silverado, 5.3 with a little extra 2004 ECSB Silverado LT, 5.3 cam & bolt ons, 4l60e shift kit/stall, g80 & 3.73s My first (1984 c10) Build

05-04-2011, 02:56 PM	#127
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Get a 4 banger baby square( S-10) 82-93.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

05-04-2011, 06:39 PM	#128
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb My dad gets 18mpg out of a 2006 chevy crew 2wd, depends on how you drive and you can tell how he drives because mine would be 14 out of the same truck __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-07-2011, 10:03 PM	#129
l79m20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reading, Kansas Posts: 628	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Ive got an 02 Silverado shortwide with 2" drop shackles that gets around 21 mpg. Its an auto 2wd roll up windows and manual locks. But it only has 64k miles. May actually sell it soon too. Oh yeah has the 4.3 v6.

05-15-2011, 11:07 PM	#130
Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Ive decided to keep it. I dont know what i was thinking, although 9 and a half mpg's can make you think, and a drive it quite a bit.. But I cant let this truck go! Anyways changed the oil, fuel filter, oil filter, and air filter today, which was much needed __________________ 1984 chevy swb(1st truck, sold..) 2001 RCSB silverado, 5.3 with a little extra 2004 ECSB Silverado LT, 5.3 cam & bolt ons, 4l60e shift kit/stall, g80 & 3.73s My first (1984 c10) Build

05-16-2011, 08:51 AM	#132
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Glad you are keeping it. It will never be an economy vehicle, but I hope you can improve your mileage. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737

05-21-2011, 10:41 AM	#134
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Glad to hear it man. I know how depressing the gas situation is right now. However, you would have really kicked yourself down the road for selling it. Trust me I know more times than I would care to share.

05-21-2011, 10:59 PM	#135
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-24-2011, 10:25 AM	#136
CoreyLeo223 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatka, FL Posts: 29	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb I might have missed it in here, but have you thought about an engine swap, Lq4 / 4L60e maybe get you around 20-22mpg? If you look hard enough you can find the whole package for $2-3K and after spending that you still save money after years of paying at the pump with 9-10mpg. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 lwb 305 1984 Chevy C10 swb (planning an LSx swap) 2005 Ford Crown Vic A4 (patrol car) SOLD...1998 Camaro Z28 SOLD...2005 GTO

05-24-2011, 07:28 PM	#138
CoreyLeo223 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatka, FL Posts: 29	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Yeah I hear ya on the money thing, thats why my trucks are just sitting there. Good Luck with it. And btw you got a sweet lookin truck there my friend __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 lwb 305 1984 Chevy C10 swb (planning an LSx swap) 2005 Ford Crown Vic A4 (patrol car) SOLD...1998 Camaro Z28 SOLD...2005 GTO

09-18-2011, 09:01 PM	#139
Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Well guys its about time for an update, theirs good news and bad news.. Bad news first.. A few weeks ago i rearended someone, luckily i was only going about 5 if that, their trailor hitch went through my grill, and best my lower grill panel and grill support. __________________ 1984 chevy swb(1st truck, sold..) 2001 RCSB silverado, 5.3 with a little extra 2004 ECSB Silverado LT, 5.3 cam & bolt ons, 4l60e shift kit/stall, g80 & 3.73s My first (1984 c10) Build

09-18-2011, 09:07 PM	#140
Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Now on to the good news! One of my bestfriends has a 84 k10. He had a stock grill he gave me, and i found a lower grill panel with trim on it and grill support at a salvage yard. So it "only" cost me $25. I got out lucky.. Also i added a little twist to the "new" grill that i think turned out awesome. __________________ 1984 chevy swb(1st truck, sold..) 2001 RCSB silverado, 5.3 with a little extra 2004 ECSB Silverado LT, 5.3 cam & bolt ons, 4l60e shift kit/stall, g80 & 3.73s My first (1984 c10) Build

09-18-2011, 09:26 PM	#141
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Looks even better than before! Hate it that you had the accident though. __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

09-18-2011, 09:44 PM	#143
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb The stock grill looks so much better. Awesome truck man.

09-18-2011, 10:17 PM	#144
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Looks good!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62



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09-21-2011, 01:06 AM	#145
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Nice truck, really like the paint and the stance it has! I'm also restoring my truck with my dad, also my first vehicle. __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

09-21-2011, 02:09 AM	#147
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Wow man, that's an awesome truck. I too started my 75 C10 with my dad when I was 16. It was close to being completed and I ended up getting t-boned on my way to school back in May. It sucks, but I'm slowly buying new parts to get her looking pretty again!

09-28-2011, 09:51 AM	#148
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Sorry to hear about the motivation to swap grills, but it turned out good. If you want I have a set of 85-87 headlight buckets. I always liked them better than the 83-84 ones. Just my .02 though.

09-28-2011, 11:15 AM	#149
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Man, Sorry to hear about the crunch of the old grill but the new one looks great. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-30-2011, 09:05 AM	#150
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My first project truck - 84 Chevy swb Saw your truck at Academy the other evening. The grill looks even better in person!

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