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Pont406 · 08-21-2007, 12:35 AM

Hello, I am new here. I just bought a 69 cst-10 truck. Truck is in ok shape. Motor is a little tired. I want to make sure that this truck is safe to drive first. I already checked and replaced brakes. I am into Pontiacs and this is my first chevy. I am not to consern with drivetrain because it will have a pontiac 455 soon. Any problems with front suspension and what to look for? It's all original with 92k miles. Thanks

FELON'S · 08-21-2007, 12:53 AM

Ya...you definately scored big time. With it being that original, why put in the 455?

corn · 08-21-2007, 01:03 AM

Looks like its in excellent condition. Do whatever you want with the engine. I like odd combo's...

retselgerg · 08-21-2007, 02:15 AM

I love 69's my favorite trucks, nice score... i would up grade to disc breaks

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-21-2007, 03:37 AM

to the board

thats deffintily a nice truck and will make a nice sleeper as is with that 455 in there

by the way welcome to the addiction

Pont406 · 08-26-2007, 10:13 PM

Thank you for comments guys. I am almost done. I had to replace heads and cam. It's 9:1 comp now. Still might be too high. Do you guys know what stock stall converter rated at and gear ratio for the 12 bolt rear? I will reuse chevy trans. I ordered trans adapt plate from jegs. I should be done in 2 weeks. Here are couple pics. First one is the mess that came with the truck. Thanks

streetstar · 08-26-2007, 10:21 PM

Thats a clean Poncho motor there, but with only 92k on that truck, the motor should not be too tired unless the PO ran around with the air cleaner off like in the pic.
An hour with a fistful of plugs, wires and a new hei, along with some timing light magic would probably do wonders

bad6772 · 08-26-2007, 10:26 PM

great looking truck and welcome from indiana

**Boog** · 08-27-2007, 08:44 PM

It looks better than ok to me. Unless it's got hidden rust and bucket full of body filler... 455 Indian power too!

Texasdeere · 08-27-2007, 09:03 PM

To answer your question about the front end. If you plan on driving the truck much I would upgrade to front disc brakes if it hasn't already been done. I think the front suspension on these trucks is good. Usually check the tie rod ends, idler arms, and the upper and lower ball joints for excessive play.

Nice clean truck

Longhorn Man · 08-27-2007, 09:16 PM

being that your truck is an automatic, it should have the 3.07 gear in it unless it was optioned otherwise. As you know, a 455 loves gears like that.
I say go for it on the engine swap. The easiest way would be to go get some engine stands from a 73 - 87 chevy 2 wheel drive, they are very flat and dirt cheap. (my truck had a pontiac 350 in it when i first got it, but I went with a cad engine) I don't know what hoses he had, but the rad was the stock chevy unit (350 small block was stock in my truck) With the starter on the oposite side, you could just get a long battery cable, but in my opinion, you'd be better off locating an Aux battery tray out of an other truck. They were semi common in longhorns, and custom camper trucks, and then the large trucks with built up campers would be fairly likely to have it too.

Welcome to the board!
And I agree with the rest... that is a real sweet looking survivor there.

pk ripped · 08-27-2007, 09:19 PM

Love the green color too, great first truck!!!

krue · 08-27-2007, 09:21 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Love the truck and the engine too!

sb69chevy · 08-27-2007, 09:25 PM

Love it! Welcome from Missouri!

weasel29gm · 08-27-2007, 09:44 PM

Yep like the rest, good lookin' ride!!!!!

Ole Blue 68 · 08-28-2007, 12:52 PM

Nice lookin' truck! The rockers and cab corners even look pretty good in the picture.

I would definitely do the disc upgrade.

And show us some pics after you drop that 455 in.

72BlckButy · 08-28-2007, 01:27 PM

from Mid-MO! Great looking truck and a great start.

Bishops Trucks · 08-28-2007, 01:51 PM

Nice score. Put the motor in and have fun with it.

Piece of Work · 08-28-2007, 05:55 PM

Welcome from the other coast! Definitely switch to disc brakes.

-Mark

HUEVUDO · 08-28-2007, 10:40 PM

Congrats

**70cst** · 08-28-2007, 10:54 PM

& Pont406
That is a very nice 69cst! It's amazing because when I was young I absolutly hated the olive green colors now that I have a two-tone Olive Green 70cst...&...I find those colors pleasing to the eyes. Maybe it's an old age thing. Great find and make that truck your truck. I have had my truck for about six years and I finally have the funds to do a resto.
Long live the CST's!!!

**72 Super** · 08-29-2007, 07:49 PM

Welcome from Maryland! looks like a very nice solid truck and goodluck with the engine swap.

ChevLoRay · 08-29-2007, 08:07 PM

Being that you are a Pontiyakker, you may know that GMC used Pontiac engines for many years. My '38 GMC had a flathead Pontiac in it. Until GMC came out with the V-6 in '60, Pontiac was the big engine.

So putting a Pontiac engine in these trucks isn't out of line. A 455 hooked to a TH400 will be sweet. I'm an ex-Pontiyakker and no longer own any. I liked them, up until the energy crisis of '73 made the gummint act even more to make me not like what we had to choose from.

Welcome from Arkansas. Good luck on your project. Looks like you are well on your way.

72armyswbtruck · 09-10-2007, 01:06 AM

I had a GMC with a pontiac 455 in int and in order for it to mount up the PO cut the frame in order to clearance the oil filter, just an FYI but they make a relocater kit for that application so you don't have to cut the frame.

08-21-2007, 12:35 AM	#1
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	just bought my first c-10 Hello, I am new here. I just bought a 69 cst-10 truck. Truck is in ok shape. Motor is a little tired. I want to make sure that this truck is safe to drive first. I already checked and replaced brakes. I am into Pontiacs and this is my first chevy. I am not to consern with drivetrain because it will have a pontiac 455 soon. Any problems with front suspension and what to look for? It's all original with 92k miles. Thanks Attached Images

08-21-2007, 12:53 AM	#2
FELON'S Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PHOENIX Posts: 35	Re: just bought my first c-10 Ya...you definately scored big time. With it being that original, why put in the 455?

08-21-2007, 01:03 AM	#3
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: just bought my first c-10 Looks like its in excellent condition. Do whatever you want with the engine. I like odd combo's...

08-21-2007, 02:15 AM	#4
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: just bought my first c-10 I love 69's my favorite trucks, nice score... i would up grade to disc breaks __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

08-21-2007, 03:37 AM	#5
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: just bought my first c-10 to the board thats deffintily a nice truck and will make a nice sleeper as is with that 455 in there by the way welcome to the addiction __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-26-2007, 10:13 PM	#6
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: just bought my first c-10 Thank you for comments guys. I am almost done. I had to replace heads and cam. It's 9:1 comp now. Still might be too high. Do you guys know what stock stall converter rated at and gear ratio for the 12 bolt rear? I will reuse chevy trans. I ordered trans adapt plate from jegs. I should be done in 2 weeks. Here are couple pics. First one is the mess that came with the truck. Thanks Attached Images

08-26-2007, 10:21 PM	#7
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: just bought my first c-10 Thats a clean Poncho motor there, but with only 92k on that truck, the motor should not be too tired unless the PO ran around with the air cleaner off like in the pic. An hour with a fistful of plugs, wires and a new hei, along with some timing light magic would probably do wonders

08-26-2007, 10:26 PM	#8
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: just bought my first c-10 great looking truck and welcome from indiana

08-27-2007, 08:44 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,140	Re: just bought my first c-10 It looks better than ok to me. Unless it's got hidden rust and bucket full of body filler... 455 Indian power too! __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-27-2007, 09:03 PM	#10
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: just bought my first c-10 To answer your question about the front end. If you plan on driving the truck much I would upgrade to front disc brakes if it hasn't already been done. I think the front suspension on these trucks is good. Usually check the tie rod ends, idler arms, and the upper and lower ball joints for excessive play. Nice clean truck

08-27-2007, 09:16 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: just bought my first c-10 being that your truck is an automatic, it should have the 3.07 gear in it unless it was optioned otherwise. As you know, a 455 loves gears like that. I say go for it on the engine swap. The easiest way would be to go get some engine stands from a 73 - 87 chevy 2 wheel drive, they are very flat and dirt cheap. (my truck had a pontiac 350 in it when i first got it, but I went with a cad engine) I don't know what hoses he had, but the rad was the stock chevy unit (350 small block was stock in my truck) With the starter on the oposite side, you could just get a long battery cable, but in my opinion, you'd be better off locating an Aux battery tray out of an other truck. They were semi common in longhorns, and custom camper trucks, and then the large trucks with built up campers would be fairly likely to have it too. Welcome to the board! And I agree with the rest... that is a real sweet looking survivor there.

08-27-2007, 09:19 PM	#12
pk ripped Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Biloxi, Mississippi Posts: 17	Re: just bought my first c-10 Love the green color too, great first truck!!!

08-27-2007, 09:21 PM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: just bought my first c-10 Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Love the truck and the engine too! __________________ "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"

08-27-2007, 09:25 PM	#14
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: just bought my first c-10 Love it! Welcome from Missouri! __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

08-27-2007, 09:44 PM	#15
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Re: just bought my first c-10 Yep like the rest, good lookin' ride!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 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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08-28-2007, 12:52 PM	#16
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: just bought my first c-10 Nice lookin' truck! The rockers and cab corners even look pretty good in the picture. I would definitely do the disc upgrade. And show us some pics after you drop that 455 in.

08-28-2007, 01:27 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: just bought my first c-10 from Mid-MO! Great looking truck and a great start. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 08-28-2007 at 01:27 PM.

08-28-2007, 01:51 PM	#18
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08-28-2007, 05:55 PM	#19
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: just bought my first c-10 Welcome from the other coast! Definitely switch to disc brakes. -Mark __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

08-28-2007, 10:40 PM	#20
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: just bought my first c-10 Congrats

08-28-2007, 10:54 PM	#21
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: just bought my first c-10 & Pont406 That is a very nice 69cst! It's amazing because when I was young I absolutly hated the olive green colors now that I have a two-tone Olive Green 70cst...&...I find those colors pleasing to the eyes. Maybe it's an old age thing. Great find and make that truck your truck. I have had my truck for about six years and I finally have the funds to do a resto. Long live the CST's!!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-29-2007, 07:49 PM	#22
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: just bought my first c-10 Welcome from Maryland! looks like a very nice solid truck and goodluck with the engine swap. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

08-29-2007, 08:07 PM	#23
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: just bought my first c-10 Being that you are a Pontiyakker, you may know that GMC used Pontiac engines for many years. My '38 GMC had a flathead Pontiac in it. Until GMC came out with the V-6 in '60, Pontiac was the big engine. So putting a Pontiac engine in these trucks isn't out of line. A 455 hooked to a TH400 will be sweet. I'm an ex-Pontiyakker and no longer own any. I liked them, up until the energy crisis of '73 made the gummint act even more to make me not like what we had to choose from. Welcome from Arkansas. Good luck on your project. Looks like you are well on your way. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-10-2007, 01:06 AM	#24
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: just bought my first c-10 I had a GMC with a pontiac 455 in int and in order for it to mount up the PO cut the frame in order to clearance the oil filter, just an FYI but they make a relocater kit for that application so you don't have to cut the frame. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

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