New guy from San Diego - 73 Super10 shortbed 454 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gandalf · 11-26-2006, 02:21 PM

Hi all.

This looks like the right place to be! Some knowledgable and enthusiastic folks here. I love learning all about the history and options of these old Chevy's. I've always liked these 73-77(ish) shape trucks even though I'm not a truck guy. So get ready for some questions - I have a ton of 'em.

I needed something to move my "other projects and parts" around so that was the perfect excuse to buy this truck. Was for sale just 5min from home and I like the short, fleetside look. It's a 2 owner truck with 73k miles so it's in not too bad shape. The fact that it is a factory 454 and auto sealed the deal. Has an Edlebrock carb and headers w/dual exhaust. Could do with a tune but otherwise runs ok. Has a 14-bolt rearend cover (POSI and "Optional Axle ratio" based on the RPO sheet) - I'd love to know what ratio it has in it.

I can find little info on these 73+ yr trucks - esp with the factory big block in them. Are they rare or something? Already I can tell N2TRUX is my hero! I'm after that same stance but without making it a full resto (I have enough of those on my plate already). I'm a fan of the Pro-tour look and I can think of nothing better than using this to get around in.

Anyway - just wanted to say Hi and can't wait to mix it up with the people here and maybe meet some locals too.

Gandalf

**FleetsidePaul** · 11-26-2006, 04:21 PM

Welcome to the board from another So. Cal. guy.

looks like a really nice truck, you cant beat a shortbed with a big block.

**Canadian694x4** · 11-26-2006, 06:35 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

krue · 11-26-2006, 06:36 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Ironclad454 · 11-26-2006, 06:51 PM

Welcome, I just so happen to own a 73 Cheyenne Super C/10 with a factory 454 as well. If you have any questions just ask, great group of people here. Someone will be able to answer.

jsbgump · 11-26-2006, 07:15 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

1969k10stepside · 11-26-2006, 11:53 PM

Welcome to the site from South West Indiana

*bskylerj* · 11-27-2006, 12:12 AM

Welcome from Washinton State

CAL 58 GMC · 11-27-2006, 12:13 AM

Welcome to the board from central Califorina!

shaneschevys · 11-27-2006, 01:56 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-27-2006, 03:39 AM

Hi, welcome to the best board around from Montana. Awesome looking ride you got 2!

71SWBChevy · 11-27-2006, 01:36 PM

to the board from KY!

**BOSS** · 11-28-2006, 12:24 PM

Welcome to the board from Missouri and thanx for joining up

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-28-2006, 06:58 PM

From West TN

**Ron 586** · 11-28-2006, 10:46 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. Nice truck.

11-26-2006, 02:21 PM	#1
Gandalf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 9	New guy from San Diego - 73 Super10 shortbed 454 Hi all. This looks like the right place to be! Some knowledgable and enthusiastic folks here. I love learning all about the history and options of these old Chevy's. I've always liked these 73-77(ish) shape trucks even though I'm not a truck guy. So get ready for some questions - I have a ton of 'em. I needed something to move my "other projects and parts" around so that was the perfect excuse to buy this truck. Was for sale just 5min from home and I like the short, fleetside look. It's a 2 owner truck with 73k miles so it's in not too bad shape. The fact that it is a factory 454 and auto sealed the deal. Has an Edlebrock carb and headers w/dual exhaust. Could do with a tune but otherwise runs ok. Has a 14-bolt rearend cover (POSI and "Optional Axle ratio" based on the RPO sheet) - I'd love to know what ratio it has in it. I can find little info on these 73+ yr trucks - esp with the factory big block in them. Are they rare or something? Already I can tell N2TRUX is my hero! I'm after that same stance but without making it a full resto (I have enough of those on my plate already). I'm a fan of the Pro-tour look and I can think of nothing better than using this to get around in. Anyway - just wanted to say Hi and can't wait to mix it up with the people here and maybe meet some locals too. Gandalf Attached Images __________________ 73 Shortbed 454 Last edited by Gandalf; 11-26-2006 at 02:42 PM.

11-26-2006, 04:21 PM	#2
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: New guy from San Diego - 73 Super10 shortbed 454 Welcome to the board from another So. Cal. guy. looks like a really nice truck, you cant beat a shortbed with a big block. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

11-26-2006, 06:35 PM	#3
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: New guy from San Diego - 73 Super10 shortbed 454 Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

11-26-2006, 06:36 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New guy from San Diego - 73 Super10 shortbed 454 Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "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"

11-26-2006, 06:51 PM	#5
Ironclad454 Registered loser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Williston ND Posts: 289	Re: New guy from San Diego - 73 Super10 shortbed 454 Welcome, I just so happen to own a 73 Cheyenne Super C/10 with a factory 454 as well. If you have any questions just ask, great group of people here. Someone will be able to answer. __________________ -Nate- There is no replacement for displacement 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8L S/C V6- DD 1973 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super C/10 LWB 454/TH350

11-26-2006, 07:15 PM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New guy from San Diego - 73 Super10 shortbed 454 Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-26-2006, 11:53 PM	#7
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: New guy from San Diego - 73 Super10 shortbed 454 Welcome to the site from South West Indiana

11-27-2006, 12:12 AM	#8
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: New guy from San Diego - 73 Super10 shortbed 454 Welcome from Washinton State

11-27-2006, 12:13 AM	#9
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11-27-2006, 01:56 AM	#10
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New guy from San Diego - 73 Super10 shortbed 454 Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

11-27-2006, 03:39 AM	#11
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: New guy from San Diego - 73 Super10 shortbed 454 Hi, welcome to the best board around from Montana. Awesome looking ride you got 2! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-27-2006, 01:36 PM	#12
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: New guy from San Diego - 73 Super10 shortbed 454 to the board from KY! __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

11-28-2006, 12:24 PM	#13
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11-28-2006, 06:58 PM	#14
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11-28-2006, 10:46 PM	#15
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