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indyracer · 07-30-2006, 10:38 AM

My best friends mother is selling her 1970 CST10. This truck has been in my life since we became friends in probably 1975. It has been in his family since it was new. His uncle bought it new, then it went to his grandpa and when he passed it went to his mom. Growing up, I have spent many of hours riding in the bed of this truck. I was born in 1972 so I pretty much know the entire history of it. The back glass is broken but she has a new one for it. The camper shell has only been off a few times in its long history. Here are some pics of it now and I am paying $400 for it. Do you think this is a decent opportunity?

**Canadian694x4** · 07-30-2006, 12:12 PM

Looks like a steal for 400...does it still run?

indyracer · 07-30-2006, 01:29 PM

Crap... I put this in the wrong place. It needs to be in the trucks not the suburbans forum, Sorry...

Yes it runs. Just needs a starter.

krue · 07-30-2006, 01:31 PM

No problem, I'll move it for ya! Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Looks like a good solid truck for the money.

**Palf70Step** · 07-30-2006, 01:41 PM

Here is another south Missisippi welcome for you. Looks like a great truck to start with.

Longhorn Man · 07-30-2006, 04:19 PM

That looks to be a screaming deal even at twice the price.

You wanna double your money?

xshadow · 07-30-2006, 04:32 PM

I just paid that for just a bed...and it has bondo in it and the lights have been welded over.......

67chevy2wd · 07-30-2006, 04:34 PM

Welcome to the board. I would have to say that you are crazy if you don't buy it. A whole truck that looks solid for that price that is awesome.

**Ron 586** · 07-30-2006, 05:47 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. You've had over $400 worth of memories in it. It's a keeper for sure.

see ten · 07-30-2006, 05:59 PM

Always good to hear about one getting saved! Looks like you have a 72 door on the passenger side, may have had some repairs performed at some point in its history.

Longhorn Man · 07-30-2006, 06:11 PM

Right you are... good eye.

Hook'em · 07-30-2006, 08:33 PM

That is a great score at $400. Wheel off the front, shell off of the back and 4 hubcaps and you will be turning heads.

ChevyCrazy67 · 07-30-2006, 09:13 PM

sweet ride man. welcome from south alabama.

**truckdude239** · 07-30-2006, 09:28 PM

i'd jump on that like flys on ..... its a great steal

indyracer · 07-30-2006, 09:32 PM

May I ask how you can tell it has a '72 passenger side door?

Thanks for the comments. I have committed to buying it, now I just need to go and pick it up. It is an hour from my home so maybe I will have it in a week or so.

Longhorn Man · 07-30-2006, 09:42 PM

If you look on the door, on the inside, over the door panel, but under the vent window, you'll see a small indentation, with a screw in it.
That is a 1972 only door.

indyracer · 07-30-2006, 09:49 PM

Cool, thanks for the tidbit of info about that...

Longhorn Man · 07-30-2006, 10:04 PM

We are full of it.

Tid bit's of info that is.

Pretty much any question you'll have, can be answered here.

**special-K** · 07-31-2006, 07:49 AM

When do women fart?

Hook'em · 07-31-2006, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

When do women fart?

Come on Longhorn Man. With 50,000 posts, surely you don't see questions around here that you can answer.

Moptop · 07-31-2006, 09:06 AM

Hey Tony-

You're truck has EXACTLY the same interior, color, pattern, everything as my 1971 C/20. I love it! I've had my truck only 10 years, gave 2Gs for it and my wife and I are already way sentimental over it. So I can't see how you could do anything OTHER than buying it. You MUST buy that truck.

Still, there's nothing quite like having a spare tire mounted to the grill to make it look like grandpaw's truck. lol

roughedup72 · 07-31-2006, 09:30 AM

Yep you'd be nuts to pass on that. Congrats on the major score. The seat looks like its in great shape also. If the camper cover has only been off of it a couple of times then the bed floor is probably arrow straight just like mine.

**Yukon Jack** · 07-31-2006, 09:44 AM

Welcome to the board and congrats on the purchase of a great truck.

Jerry Jones · 07-31-2006, 10:13 AM

I have paid more $$$ for truck in worse condition for sure. Welcome from California.

indyracer · 07-31-2006, 10:17 AM

It is starting to sound like I have finally got lucky with a great find. I can't wait to get it home. Maybe Saturday if everything goes good this week. Someone here at work was looking at the pictures and brought up that it has ram horn manifolds and there may be a good chance that it has some high compression heads on it. Won't know until I get it home, but things keep sounding better all the time.

I spoke with my friend this morning and him or I can't remember anything happening to it for there to be a different door on the passenger side. We are going to ask his mom about it. Would there have been any reason to change the door to get the step that is on the passenger side? He took a quick look in the bed and says he doesn't think there is any rust in it. He thinks maybe the rocker panels may need replaced and that maybe the rear cab mounts are bad. There may be a little work needed, but it sounds like I am still getting a steal. I will post more pics and updates when I get it home.

07-30-2006, 10:38 AM	#1
indyracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, IN Posts: 134	How about this 1970??? My best friends mother is selling her 1970 CST10. This truck has been in my life since we became friends in probably 1975. It has been in his family since it was new. His uncle bought it new, then it went to his grandpa and when he passed it went to his mom. Growing up, I have spent many of hours riding in the bed of this truck. I was born in 1972 so I pretty much know the entire history of it. The back glass is broken but she has a new one for it. The camper shell has only been off a few times in its long history. Here are some pics of it now and I am paying $400 for it. Do you think this is a decent opportunity? __________________ Cheers, Tony A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. 1970 Chevy CST10 (Green) 2005 Silverado Z71 2000 Pontiac Bonneville Last edited by indyracer; 07-31-2006 at 08:36 AM.

07-30-2006, 12:12 PM	#2
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07-30-2006, 01:29 PM	#3
indyracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, IN Posts: 134	Re: How about this 1970??? Crap... I put this in the wrong place. It needs to be in the trucks not the suburbans forum, Sorry... Yes it runs. Just needs a starter. __________________ Cheers, Tony A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. 1970 Chevy CST10 (Green) 2005 Silverado Z71 2000 Pontiac Bonneville Last edited by indyracer; 07-31-2006 at 08:37 AM.

07-30-2006, 01:31 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: How about this 1970??? No problem, I'll move it for ya! Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Looks like a good solid truck for the money. __________________ "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"

07-30-2006, 01:41 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: How about this 1970??? Here is another south Missisippi welcome for you. Looks like a great truck to start with. __________________ 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!

07-30-2006, 04:19 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How about this 1970??? That looks to be a screaming deal even at twice the price. You wanna double your money?

07-30-2006, 04:32 PM	#7
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: How about this 1970??? I just paid that for just a bed...and it has bondo in it and the lights have been welded over.......

07-30-2006, 04:34 PM	#8
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: How about this 1970??? Welcome to the board. I would have to say that you are crazy if you don't buy it. A whole truck that looks solid for that price that is awesome. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

07-30-2006, 05:47 PM	#9
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: How about this 1970??? Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. You've had over $400 worth of memories in it. It's a keeper for sure. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

07-30-2006, 05:59 PM	#10
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: How about this 1970??? Always good to hear about one getting saved! Looks like you have a 72 door on the passenger side, may have had some repairs performed at some point in its history.

07-30-2006, 06:11 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How about this 1970??? Right you are... good eye.

07-30-2006, 08:33 PM	#12
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: How about this 1970??? That is a great score at $400. Wheel off the front, shell off of the back and 4 hubcaps and you will be turning heads. __________________ Hook'em

07-30-2006, 09:13 PM	#13
ChevyCrazy67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dothan Alabama Posts: 2,604	Re: How about this 1970??? sweet ride man. welcome from south alabama. __________________ Kevin 1967 C-10 swb fleetside 1968 C-10 stepside 1999 Z71- sons dd 1999 2wd silverado-my dd 2003 Tahoe- wifes dd

07-30-2006, 09:28 PM	#14
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07-30-2006, 09:32 PM	#15
indyracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, IN Posts: 134	Re: How about this 1970??? May I ask how you can tell it has a '72 passenger side door? Thanks for the comments. I have committed to buying it, now I just need to go and pick it up. It is an hour from my home so maybe I will have it in a week or so. __________________ Cheers, Tony A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. 1970 Chevy CST10 (Green) 2005 Silverado Z71 2000 Pontiac Bonneville Last edited by indyracer; 07-31-2006 at 08:38 AM.



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07-30-2006, 09:42 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How about this 1970??? If you look on the door, on the inside, over the door panel, but under the vent window, you'll see a small indentation, with a screw in it. That is a 1972 only door.

07-30-2006, 09:49 PM	#17
indyracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, IN Posts: 134	Re: How about this 1970??? Cool, thanks for the tidbit of info about that... __________________ Cheers, Tony A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. 1970 Chevy CST10 (Green) 2005 Silverado Z71 2000 Pontiac Bonneville Last edited by indyracer; 07-31-2006 at 08:38 AM.

07-30-2006, 10:04 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How about this 1970??? We are full of it. Tid bit's of info that is. Pretty much any question you'll have, can be answered here.

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07-31-2006, 09:06 AM	#21
Moptop Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kingston Springs, Tn. Posts: 9	Re: How about this 1970??? Hey Tony- You're truck has EXACTLY the same interior, color, pattern, everything as my 1971 C/20. I love it! I've had my truck only 10 years, gave 2Gs for it and my wife and I are already way sentimental over it. So I can't see how you could do anything OTHER than buying it. You MUST buy that truck. Still, there's nothing quite like having a spare tire mounted to the grill to make it look like grandpaw's truck. lol

07-31-2006, 09:30 AM	#22
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: How about this 1970??? Yep you'd be nuts to pass on that. Congrats on the major score. The seat looks like its in great shape also. If the camper cover has only been off of it a couple of times then the bed floor is probably arrow straight just like mine. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

07-31-2006, 09:44 AM	#23
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: How about this 1970??? Welcome to the board and congrats on the purchase of a great truck. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 07-31-2006 at 09:44 AM.

07-31-2006, 10:13 AM	#24
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07-31-2006, 10:17 AM	#25
indyracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, IN Posts: 134	Re: How about this 1970??? It is starting to sound like I have finally got lucky with a great find. I can't wait to get it home. Maybe Saturday if everything goes good this week. Someone here at work was looking at the pictures and brought up that it has ram horn manifolds and there may be a good chance that it has some high compression heads on it. Won't know until I get it home, but things keep sounding better all the time. I spoke with my friend this morning and him or I can't remember anything happening to it for there to be a different door on the passenger side. We are going to ask his mom about it. Would there have been any reason to change the door to get the step that is on the passenger side? He took a quick look in the bed and says he doesn't think there is any rust in it. He thinks maybe the rocker panels may need replaced and that maybe the rear cab mounts are bad. There may be a little work needed, but it sounds like I am still getting a steal. I will post more pics and updates when I get it home. __________________ Cheers, Tony A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. 1970 Chevy CST10 (Green) 2005 Silverado Z71 2000 Pontiac Bonneville

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