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oj70chevy · 04-27-2006, 11:33 AM

I just downloaded some pictures of 70 C/10 and thought I would share them. Please let me know what you think. I’ll start with it was passed down from my father when he passed away several years ago. He bought it from the original owner in a small town named Old Dime Box for $400.00. And just if your wondering yes there is another town called Dime Box (that’s where my father lived). The original owner used it to haul feed from his feed store to ranches for a few years till he bought a flat bed Chevy and parked this one under a huge oak tree. Well he drained the gas, primed the oil, and got a new battery. First try and it started right up. It is all original with 49,675 miles on the one barrel straight 6cyl 250. So far I have installed a new carb, alternator, water pump, and a radiator. I also had it painted by a friend that us to do custom paint jobs

. The color is hugger orange with white. I also had the seat, dash pad, and sun visors done in white leather to match. The steering wheel was a special order from grant. I also converted the gauges from dummy lights to gauges and had that painted hugger orange to match. I still need to add carpet, the wood in the bed, and springs for the rear.

thecatseye66 · 04-27-2006, 11:37 AM

Sweet!
Dig those red guages...

Your kids? Cute!
What are your plans for the rest of the truck?
Chris

Tynee · 04-27-2006, 11:39 AM

Me Likey! Did you have a lot of rust repair to fight?

mocwon · 04-27-2006, 12:00 PM

Looks very nice. Nice gaps and panel alignment too.

Know exactly where Dime Box and Old Dime Box are... driven through there many times; kind'a like a wide place in the road.

thejoker · 04-27-2006, 12:13 PM

Real nice! I think you should give it to me.

JKR

HeavyD · 04-27-2006, 01:02 PM

That is a great looking truck. Still has original style wipers on it too..nice touch.

76bonanza · 04-27-2006, 01:03 PM

Were did you get that rearview from does it mount to the original arm? Or windshield. I can seem to find a cool one that will fit the stock arm.

boraxman · 04-27-2006, 01:23 PM

Looks great but I would get some nice polished wheels for sure.

TruckinDaddy · 04-27-2006, 01:32 PM

Tell you what, just leave the wheels alone and send me the truck. I'll save you a lot of hassle at the tire shop!

Awesome truck! And I really like the white wheels with the white roof.

Tynee · 04-27-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TruckinDaddy

Awesome truck! And I really like the white wheels with the white roof.

I wouldn't change the wheels. The look nice with the white roof and the white interior.

oj70chevy · 04-27-2006, 02:07 PM

First off THANK YOU for all the kind words.

Thecatseye66 = the gauges are actually the same color as the truck hugger orange.
Tynee = that would be a yes. I still have some small places that have rust in the bed where it meets the wood. I hope to be replacing the wood and be fixing that when I come across some money.
Mocwon = I need to change the gas cap. When the truck was shot he did not covers the cap all the way around. And as for dime box it’s 35 miles from Bastrop east on 21, and dime box is another 3 miles from there on 141.
TheJoker you must be joking.
76Bonanza = I got it from LMC about 4 years ago. I have checked back and called them but then do not that one any more (or at least that’s what I was told a year ago. Also it did come with its own mounting arm so it mounts in the original location.
Boraxman = I would but I want to try to keep it looking old school.

cstanley · 04-27-2006, 02:10 PM

"...there's only one store in dime box Texas,
and it's off on a side road there..."

nice truck. i've got family from deanville nearby. never ran into a deal like that, though.

Mongo · 04-27-2006, 02:14 PM

Nice looking ride. BTW did you know someone stole the front bumber? it seems to be missing?? J/K

oj70chevy · 04-27-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mongo

Nice looking ride. BTW did you know someone stole the front bumber? it seems to be missing?? J/K

Yha, i took it off to have it recromed.

72shadetree · 04-27-2006, 11:35 PM

sweet ride

kelsfine69 · 04-27-2006, 11:49 PM

Dont cut that Dash for a Radio....Call me...

**Palf70Step** · 04-28-2006, 05:40 AM

Excellent looking truck.

Joe67 · 04-28-2006, 07:23 AM

Very nice truck - congrats

nutsforchevys · 04-28-2006, 09:14 AM

I like it!! Very Nice

texascowboy593 · 04-28-2006, 12:18 PM

cstanley...I recognize that Max Stalling reference...lol That is one sweet ride you got there OJ...thx for sharing!

weasle · 04-28-2006, 01:23 PM

Looking good. Keep up the good work!!

1969 C/K CST · 04-28-2006, 02:05 PM

Looks really sharp. Like the color combo. Still in limbo over the wheels. Truck rallies painted white maybe?

jbon64 · 04-28-2006, 10:00 PM

big thumbs up !!!!

matthufham · 04-28-2006, 10:20 PM

i love it. that instrument cluster looks awesome too.

weasel29gm · 04-28-2006, 10:31 PM

Nice work!!! Shows you don't have to spend big bucksto have a sweet ride!!!

04-27-2006, 11:33 AM	#1
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	let me know what you think of my truck I just downloaded some pictures of 70 C/10 and thought I would share them. Please let me know what you think. I’ll start with it was passed down from my father when he passed away several years ago. He bought it from the original owner in a small town named Old Dime Box for $400.00. And just if your wondering yes there is another town called Dime Box (that’s where my father lived). The original owner used it to haul feed from his feed store to ranches for a few years till he bought a flat bed Chevy and parked this one under a huge oak tree. Well he drained the gas, primed the oil, and got a new battery. First try and it started right up. It is all original with 49,675 miles on the one barrel straight 6cyl 250. So far I have installed a new carb, alternator, water pump, and a radiator. I also had it painted by a friend that us to do custom paint jobs . The color is hugger orange with white. I also had the seat, dash pad, and sun visors done in white leather to match. The steering wheel was a special order from grant. I also converted the gauges from dummy lights to gauges and had that painted hugger orange to match. I still need to add carpet, the wood in the bed, and springs for the rear. __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer . Last edited by oj70chevy; 04-27-2006 at 11:38 AM.

04-27-2006, 11:37 AM	#2
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Sweet! Dig those red guages... Your kids? Cute! What are your plans for the rest of the truck? Chris __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico Last edited by thecatseye66; 04-27-2006 at 11:38 AM.

04-27-2006, 11:39 AM	#3
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Me Likey! Did you have a lot of rust repair to fight? __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

04-27-2006, 12:00 PM	#4
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Looks very nice. Nice gaps and panel alignment too. Know exactly where Dime Box and Old Dime Box are... driven through there many times; kind'a like a wide place in the road. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

04-27-2006, 12:13 PM	#5
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Real nice! I think you should give it to me. JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

04-27-2006, 01:02 PM	#6
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: let me know what you think of my truck That is a great looking truck. Still has original style wipers on it too..nice touch. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man" Last edited by HeavyD; 04-27-2006 at 01:03 PM.

04-27-2006, 01:03 PM	#7
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Were did you get that rearview from does it mount to the original arm? Or windshield. I can seem to find a cool one that will fit the stock arm. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

04-27-2006, 01:23 PM	#8
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Looks great but I would get some nice polished wheels for sure. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

04-27-2006, 01:32 PM	#9
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Tell you what, just leave the wheels alone and send me the truck. I'll save you a lot of hassle at the tire shop! Awesome truck! And I really like the white wheels with the white roof. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 04-27-2006 at 01:33 PM.

04-27-2006, 02:07 PM	#11
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Re: let me know what you think of my truck First off THANK YOU for all the kind words. Thecatseye66 = the gauges are actually the same color as the truck hugger orange. Tynee = that would be a yes. I still have some small places that have rust in the bed where it meets the wood. I hope to be replacing the wood and be fixing that when I come across some money. Mocwon = I need to change the gas cap. When the truck was shot he did not covers the cap all the way around. And as for dime box it’s 35 miles from Bastrop east on 21, and dime box is another 3 miles from there on 141. TheJoker you must be joking. 76Bonanza = I got it from LMC about 4 years ago. I have checked back and called them but then do not that one any more (or at least that’s what I was told a year ago. Also it did come with its own mounting arm so it mounts in the original location. Boraxman = I would but I want to try to keep it looking old school. __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

04-27-2006, 02:10 PM	#12
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: let me know what you think of my truck "...there's only one store in dime box Texas, and it's off on a side road there..." nice truck. i've got family from deanville nearby. never ran into a deal like that, though. __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

04-27-2006, 02:14 PM	#13
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Nice looking ride. BTW did you know someone stole the front bumber? it seems to be missing?? J/K __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board

04-27-2006, 11:35 PM	#15
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	Re: let me know what you think of my truck sweet ride __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

04-27-2006, 11:49 PM	#16
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Dont cut that Dash for a Radio....Call me... __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

04-28-2006, 05:40 AM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Excellent looking truck. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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04-28-2006, 07:23 AM	#18
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Very nice truck - congrats __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

04-28-2006, 09:14 AM	#19
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: let me know what you think of my truck I like it!! Very Nice __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

04-28-2006, 12:18 PM	#20
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: let me know what you think of my truck cstanley...I recognize that Max Stalling reference...lol That is one sweet ride you got there OJ...thx for sharing! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

04-28-2006, 01:23 PM	#21
weasle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern VA\Raleigh NC Posts: 56	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Looking good. Keep up the good work!!

04-28-2006, 02:05 PM	#22
1969 C/K CST A.K.A- Crummy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC foothills Posts: 3,025	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Looks really sharp. Like the color combo. Still in limbo over the wheels. Truck rallies painted white maybe? __________________ 2003 Silverado Z71 Are fishermen all liars?

04-28-2006, 10:00 PM	#23
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: let me know what you think of my truck big thumbs up !!!! __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

04-28-2006, 10:20 PM	#24
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: let me know what you think of my truck i love it. that instrument cluster looks awesome too.

04-28-2006, 10:31 PM	#25
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Re: let me know what you think of my truck Nice work!!! Shows you don't have to spend big bucksto have a sweet ride!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

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