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My '77 · 08-05-2005, 07:16 PM

Just bought my first truck and thought this might be a good place to hook up with. It's a '77 C10 Custom Deluxe, 2WD, 1 owner with 39,502 miles. A friend of mine lived next door to the old gentleman who bought it new.

I wanted something to knock around with on the weekends and, on the rare occassion, pull a open car trailer. I'm fighting the temptation to show it at local shows, although it would not take much to do pretty well in the local shows.

I have some good pictures but they are too large to be uploaded. What is the largest file size and how do I resize a file?

Looking forward to learning something new.

P.S. Thanks to Jeremy/OneFaastC10 for helping with the pictures.

*1FaastC10* · 08-05-2005, 08:36 PM

email em to me at OneFaastC10@aol.com, i can resize them for you.

Russell · 08-05-2005, 08:47 PM

wow, only 40 000 miles? That thing has gotta be gorgeous!

bigarmzz · 08-05-2005, 08:56 PM

"I wanted something to knock around with on the weekends"

geeze....i'd just take something like that to shows

i'd be afraid of hurting it with only that many miles on it

a28doc · 08-05-2005, 11:42 PM

Im all the time knocking round in mine usu with a hammer or a wrench in the driveway haha!!
Doc
PS welcome to the board

*1FaastC10* · 08-06-2005, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell

wow, only 40 000 miles? That thing has gotta be gorgeous!

you havent seen the pics yet, but i have.

Russell · 08-06-2005, 12:04 AM

Post em up you jerk!

You know perfectly well that this thread is useless without pics

*1FaastC10* · 08-06-2005, 12:04 AM

Dick, i just noticed you're from Valpo. we've got another member on the board from Valpo too, his name is Nick, and i believe he's got a '77 as well. must be something about northern IN and '77s, i've got one too.

*1FaastC10* · 08-06-2005, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell

Post em up you jerk!

You know perfectly well that this thread is useless without pics

i'll let Dick post his own pics, unless of course he wants me to post em.

i just got an email confirming mine from the resize. i'd guess they'll be up in the next few minutes.

bigblock73 · 08-06-2005, 01:37 AM

That is a nice looking truck!! Welcome to the board from Minnesota.

Russell · 08-06-2005, 02:50 AM

Man, that thing IS Clean!

IMO, the topper, running boards, and hub caps gotta go

Chrome front bumper with bumperettes would be very slick too

But, it isn't my truck, so I better get bustin my butt to make mine nice again :P

Very nice man!

My '77 · 08-06-2005, 09:03 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Yeah, I know the cap and boards really make this thing look like an "old man's truck". Of course, it was owned by a 89 year-old guy. Speaking as a 56 year-old, I'm not quite there yet (I have noticed that "there" gets pushed back every year).

At the moment, by wife is not quite as pumped about this thing as she will be. For you married guys/persons, that translates into laying low on the improvements for a bit. This is not the first time a motor vehicle followed me home from an auction, so I have been through this before.

Again, thanks for the assistance with the pictures and welcome.

**N2TRUX** · 08-06-2005, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by My '77

Thanks for the warm welcome......
At the moment, by wife is not quite as pumped about this thing as she will be. For you married guys/persons, that translates into laying low on the improvements for a bit......

Hey, we all know that program. Just make sure you keep us posted when you do make improvements. The good thing about this forum is you have someone to blame things on that doesn't live close by....

Welcome to the forum.....

86swb · 08-06-2005, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell

Man, that thing IS Clean!

IMO, the topper, running boards, and hub caps gotta go

Chrome front bumper with bumperettes would be very slick too

And this is coming from a 61 year old who was just 21 the other day.

86swb · 08-06-2005, 11:33 AM

Oh, by the way, welcome to the board. You will really injoy it here. A bunch of nice guys and gals. Welcome from Kentucky

Russell · 08-06-2005, 12:41 PM

Haha, I guess being the ripe age of 18, I am expected to tear all my toys apart and blow all my money on em

Again, welcome to the forum from the Great White North (aka, Northern Alberta

)

86swb · 08-06-2005, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell

Haha, I guess being the ripe age of 18, I am expected to tear all my toys apart and blow all my money on em

You got it.

*1FaastC10* · 08-06-2005, 01:59 PM

Russell, at almost 25, im still doing the same thing.

*1FaastC10* · 08-06-2005, 02:28 PM

Nick goes by "Phuloi68" here, BTW.

**Phuloi68** · 08-06-2005, 09:10 PM

Thanks for the heads up. Just a reminder to you about the swap meet car show in valpo aug 21-22. The spring one was good plus there was 5500 motorcycles. Last falls aug show was decent for a small community. There probably won't be any motorcycles this show but there will be some nice cars and trucks.
It's at the Porter County fairgrounds just a little south of rt 30 on the 49 bypass.

My '77 · 08-06-2005, 11:52 PM

On behalf of all of us in Valpo, thanks for the plug. Actually, I help with the show. On Saturday they have an auction and on Sunday, a judged car show. There is a cruise on Saturday night sponsored by Valpo Vettes. Lots of vendors. I believe this is the 22nd show.

**Phuloi68** · 08-07-2005, 06:59 PM

Didn't that truck come from Wanatah about a week or two ago???

My '77 · 08-07-2005, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phuloi68

Didn't that truck come from Wanatah about a week or two ago???

Yeah, I picked it up at an auction last Saturday. Some friends of ours lives next door to the gentleman who owned it.

static22 · 08-07-2005, 11:16 PM

When you hit 40 or 45K take it too the local dealership for the recommended factory check up and watch the expressions on thier faces.

amscholtz · 08-08-2005, 12:01 PM

I wish my '77 looked like that, it has the same paint color, but some rust to go with it. What engine/trans combo does it have? Definately agree with removing the topper, running boards, and hubcaps.

08-05-2005, 07:16 PM	#1
My '77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 22	Newbie Truck Owner Just bought my first truck and thought this might be a good place to hook up with. It's a '77 C10 Custom Deluxe, 2WD, 1 owner with 39,502 miles. A friend of mine lived next door to the old gentleman who bought it new. I wanted something to knock around with on the weekends and, on the rare occassion, pull a open car trailer. I'm fighting the temptation to show it at local shows, although it would not take much to do pretty well in the local shows. I have some good pictures but they are too large to be uploaded. What is the largest file size and how do I resize a file? Looking forward to learning something new. P.S. Thanks to Jeremy/OneFaastC10 for helping with the pictures. Attached Images Last edited by My '77; 08-06-2005 at 12:10 AM.

08-05-2005, 08:47 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	wow, only 40 000 miles? That thing has gotta be gorgeous! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

08-05-2005, 08:56 PM	#4
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	"I wanted something to knock around with on the weekends" geeze....i'd just take something like that to shows i'd be afraid of hurting it with only that many miles on it __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

08-05-2005, 11:42 PM	#5
a28doc '87 V20 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 1,073	Im all the time knocking round in mine usu with a hammer or a wrench in the driveway haha!! Doc PS welcome to the board __________________ '86 K5 Blazer 4x4 FOR SALE '87 v20 4X4 '99 S10 Blazer 4X4

08-06-2005, 12:04 AM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Post em up you jerk! You know perfectly well that this thread is useless without pics __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

08-05-2005, 08:36 PM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	email em to me at OneFaastC10@aol.com, i can resize them for you.

08-06-2005, 01:37 AM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	That is a nice looking truck!! Welcome to the board from Minnesota. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-06-2005, 02:50 AM	#11
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Man, that thing IS Clean! IMO, the topper, running boards, and hub caps gotta go Chrome front bumper with bumperettes would be very slick too But, it isn't my truck, so I better get bustin my butt to make mine nice again :P Very nice man! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 08-06-2005 at 02:51 AM.

08-06-2005, 09:03 AM	#12
My '77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 22	Thanks for the warm welcome. Yeah, I know the cap and boards really make this thing look like an "old man's truck". Of course, it was owned by a 89 year-old guy. Speaking as a 56 year-old, I'm not quite there yet (I have noticed that "there" gets pushed back every year). At the moment, by wife is not quite as pumped about this thing as she will be. For you married guys/persons, that translates into laying low on the improvements for a bit. This is not the first time a motor vehicle followed me home from an auction, so I have been through this before. Again, thanks for the assistance with the pictures and welcome. Last edited by My '77; 08-06-2005 at 09:05 AM.

08-06-2005, 11:33 AM	#15
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Oh, by the way, welcome to the board. You will really injoy it here. A bunch of nice guys and gals. Welcome from Kentucky __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-06-2005, 12:41 PM	#16
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Haha, I guess being the ripe age of 18, I am expected to tear all my toys apart and blow all my money on em Again, welcome to the forum from the Great White North (aka, Northern Alberta ) __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 08-06-2005 at 12:42 PM.

08-06-2005, 01:59 PM	#18
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	Russell, at almost 25, im still doing the same thing.

08-06-2005, 02:28 PM	#19
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	Nick goes by "Phuloi68" here, BTW.

08-06-2005, 09:10 PM	#20
Phuloi68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 1,114	Thanks for the heads up. Just a reminder to you about the swap meet car show in valpo aug 21-22. The spring one was good plus there was 5500 motorcycles. Last falls aug show was decent for a small community. There probably won't be any motorcycles this show but there will be some nice cars and trucks. It's at the Porter County fairgrounds just a little south of rt 30 on the 49 bypass. __________________ Phuloi68 Indy survivor Norwood survivor Big Sandy survivor for those who fight for it... F R E E D O M has a price the protected will never know. Last edited by Phuloi68; 08-07-2005 at 05:35 AM.

08-06-2005, 11:52 PM	#21
My '77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 22	On behalf of all of us in Valpo, thanks for the plug. Actually, I help with the show. On Saturday they have an auction and on Sunday, a judged car show. There is a cruise on Saturday night sponsored by Valpo Vettes. Lots of vendors. I believe this is the 22nd show. Last edited by My '77; 08-06-2005 at 11:53 PM.



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08-07-2005, 06:59 PM	#22
Phuloi68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 1,114	Didn't that truck come from Wanatah about a week or two ago??? __________________ Phuloi68 Indy survivor Norwood survivor Big Sandy survivor for those who fight for it... F R E E D O M has a price the protected will never know.

08-07-2005, 11:16 PM	#24
static22 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 62	When you hit 40 or 45K take it too the local dealership for the recommended factory check up and watch the expressions on thier faces.

08-08-2005, 12:01 PM	#25
amscholtz On the Rocks Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville, Wisconsin Posts: 79	I wish my '77 looked like that, it has the same paint color, but some rust to go with it. What engine/trans combo does it have? Definately agree with removing the topper, running boards, and hubcaps. __________________ 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 4.3L V6 1977 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe 454/400

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