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70 shorty · 11-01-2004, 09:48 PM

I'm a veteran over at Nasty Z28.com because I have an 81 Z28.I just got a 70 stepside shortbed this past wknd. It's a bare bones truck with a .60 over 250, an RV cam, header, Clifford intake and Holley 390 4BBL. It's a 3spd stick with a Hurst Shifter on the floor. All the mechanicals are pretty much brand new, the 6 cylinder only has a couple hundred miles on it. I got it from my uncle because he could never get it to run right. It had been sitting for 4 years. I got it started but it won't run worth a crap. It's popping and is very hard to start. I ran a fuel line to a gas can because the tank is rusty as far in as I can see, so I'm now looking to get a new one. The big downside on the truck is the body is junk. It's all there (well what's not rusted away). I can't find a panel on it that doesn't have rust. Based on some suggestions I did make sure the frame was solid. I almost forgot to mention the best part. It was free! My uncle had to get rid of it because he had too much junk in his yard and his homeowners insurance was about to skyrocket. Anyway, just wanted to say Hi, and you'll probably be hearing a lot from me as I try to get this thing running good.

68w/sbc406 · 11-01-2004, 09:52 PM

nice score. mine used to have a 25o and you just cant kill those things. it leaked soooooo much oil that i didnt bother to check it, i just put in 3 quarts in when the lifters started getting loud. when i tore it out the timing was advanced 28 degrees and it was only running on 4 cylinders. i could still lay a patch between 2nd and 3rd and chirp 4th

72 3/4 ton · 11-01-2004, 09:54 PM

I remember the clifford intakes.
Welcome.
I'm a newbe too but I spend a lot of time at thirdgen.org and used to spend some time at nastyz28 but I've put my 71 rs Z28 on hold.

Hunter · 11-01-2004, 09:58 PM

'Nuther Newbie, out here in AZ. LOTS of great info and the most knowleg... knowledgea.... SMART and informed guys and gals I've ever ran into in one place. If it is about Chevy trucks and is known, they know it!
Welcome. H.

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2004, 10:01 PM

Hello from another newbie here too!
You've come to THE place for truck info. you can look at the other truck boards, but they don't even compare.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-01-2004, 10:01 PM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon... Great place to be lot's of vey knowledgable people on here...

krue · 11-01-2004, 10:03 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Lots of members in Va. Sounds like the timing could be off.

TugOwar · 11-01-2004, 10:07 PM

Howdy from Texas.

N242MUCH · 11-01-2004, 10:10 PM

welcome to the board 70 shorty, just like longhorn said ,you can find a lot of parts and advise on this page. so dont be scared you ask about anything. there are no stupid questions. but be aware there are a lot of praksters or jokers. its all in fun, there a bunch of good guys.

68w/sbc406 · 11-01-2004, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Hello from another newbie here too!

yeah.....right

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2004, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

yeah.....right

I was wonderin who was gonna notice that!

Brainchild · 11-01-2004, 10:19 PM

Well you have come to the right place.And looks like you are from the right place as well (Mechanicsville, VA)

c-1072 · 11-01-2004, 10:29 PM

Hey down there welcome from ny . I am new here and these guys realy make you feel welcome .

*Randy70C-10* · 11-01-2004, 10:38 PM

Welcome from Virginia Beach, look me up if you get out this way sometime. There are a few of us over here.

**raggedjim** · 11-01-2004, 10:44 PM

Welcome to the board from Ky. Good luck on the truck.

Randy, I used to live on 87th Street in Va. Beach (close to Ft. Story) Had a lot of fun there , but moved to get away from the ex-wife!

Rg

useRc10 · 11-03-2004, 02:26 PM

Welcome from Mechanicsville as well...i drive an '85 black/silver blazer and also have a blue '72 nad my dad has a red '70 burb...maybe you've seen me. any pics of your cars?

-Nick

Mudder · 11-03-2004, 03:01 PM

Welcome..........

R 78 PROJECT · 11-03-2004, 03:19 PM

Welcome from TEXAS

Bill72BB · 11-03-2004, 03:35 PM

Welcome from SoCal .

STEVE A WILBURN · 11-03-2004, 03:37 PM

Hello From North Alabama

BET68 · 11-03-2004, 03:46 PM

WELCOME FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

NEVER BUY A TRUCK YOU CAN'T PUSH!!

***Liz*** · 11-03-2004, 03:47 PM

welcome from the other side of north carolina

70ChevyLongbed · 11-03-2004, 03:54 PM

Aloha from Tennessee!

70 shorty · 11-03-2004, 09:48 PM

Hey Nick, just saw your post. I don't have any pics of the Z or the truck to post. I live near Creighton and Walnut Grove. I'll have to be on the lookout for trucks. I assume the blue 72 you're talking about is the one in the picture.

useRc10 · 11-03-2004, 10:38 PM

cool...i live off pole green and run rescue at East Hanover...you live on Walnut Grove or off Anvil or Marimel or something?

11-01-2004, 09:48 PM	#1
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	new member saying Hi I'm a veteran over at Nasty Z28.com because I have an 81 Z28.I just got a 70 stepside shortbed this past wknd. It's a bare bones truck with a .60 over 250, an RV cam, header, Clifford intake and Holley 390 4BBL. It's a 3spd stick with a Hurst Shifter on the floor. All the mechanicals are pretty much brand new, the 6 cylinder only has a couple hundred miles on it. I got it from my uncle because he could never get it to run right. It had been sitting for 4 years. I got it started but it won't run worth a crap. It's popping and is very hard to start. I ran a fuel line to a gas can because the tank is rusty as far in as I can see, so I'm now looking to get a new one. The big downside on the truck is the body is junk. It's all there (well what's not rusted away). I can't find a panel on it that doesn't have rust. Based on some suggestions I did make sure the frame was solid. I almost forgot to mention the best part. It was free! My uncle had to get rid of it because he had too much junk in his yard and his homeowners insurance was about to skyrocket. Anyway, just wanted to say Hi, and you'll probably be hearing a lot from me as I try to get this thing running good.

11-01-2004, 09:52 PM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	nice score. mine used to have a 25o and you just cant kill those things. it leaked soooooo much oil that i didnt bother to check it, i just put in 3 quarts in when the lifters started getting loud. when i tore it out the timing was advanced 28 degrees and it was only running on 4 cylinders. i could still lay a patch between 2nd and 3rd and chirp 4th __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-01-2004, 09:54 PM	#3
72 3/4 ton Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Alamos, CA Posts: 19	I remember the clifford intakes. Welcome. I'm a newbe too but I spend a lot of time at thirdgen.org and used to spend some time at nastyz28 but I've put my 71 rs Z28 on hold. __________________ 72 Chevy 3/4 99 Suburban 4X4 91 S10 Tahoe 88 IROC 71rsZ28 28 Model A Tudor

11-01-2004, 09:58 PM	#4
Hunter Lovin' Arizona Since 1961 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camp Verde, Arizona Posts: 173	'Nuther Newbie, out here in AZ. LOTS of great info and the most knowleg... knowledgea.... SMART and informed guys and gals I've ever ran into in one place. If it is about Chevy trucks and is known, they know it! Welcome. H. __________________ "Religion is like a toothbrush: Everybody should have one, but I don't want yours" - Will Rogers

11-01-2004, 10:01 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Welcome to the board from southern oregon... Great place to be lot's of vey knowledgable people on here... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-01-2004, 10:01 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Hello from another newbie here too! You've come to THE place for truck info. you can look at the other truck boards, but they don't even compare.

11-01-2004, 10:03 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Lots of members in Va. Sounds like the timing could be off. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Howdy from Texas.

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N242MUCH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: AUGUSTA,KANSAS Posts: 35	welcome to the board 70 shorty, just like longhorn said ,you can find a lot of parts and advise on this page. so dont be scared you ask about anything. there are no stupid questions. but be aware there are a lot of praksters or jokers. its all in fun, there a bunch of good guys.

11-01-2004, 10:19 PM	#12
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Well you have come to the right place.And looks like you are from the right place as well (Mechanicsville, VA) __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

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c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	Welcome Hey down there welcome from ny . I am new here and these guys realy make you feel welcome .

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Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Welcome from Virginia Beach, look me up if you get out this way sometime. There are a few of us over here.

11-01-2004, 10:44 PM	#15
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,483	Welcome to the board from Ky. Good luck on the truck. Randy, I used to live on 87th Street in Va. Beach (close to Ft. Story) Had a lot of fun there , but moved to get away from the ex-wife! Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

11-03-2004, 02:26 PM	#16
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	Welcome from Mechanicsville as well...i drive an '85 black/silver blazer and also have a blue '72 nad my dad has a red '70 burb...maybe you've seen me. any pics of your cars? -Nick __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

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11-03-2004, 09:48 PM	#24
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Hey Nick, just saw your post. I don't have any pics of the Z or the truck to post. I live near Creighton and Walnut Grove. I'll have to be on the lookout for trucks. I assume the blue 72 you're talking about is the one in the picture.

11-03-2004, 10:38 PM	#25
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	cool...i live off pole green and run rescue at East Hanover...you live on Walnut Grove or off Anvil or Marimel or something? __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

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