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P-stone · 11-18-2007, 06:30 PM

Hey guys, my name is Preston and I'm from Va Beach, VA. I recently acquired a 1972 C10 that is 2wd with the 5.7 and manual three speed. The man I bought the truck from was the original owner and very sad to see her go.

The motor and transmission are both original numbers matching, but have about 1.5k miles on a rebuild. The shifter has also been relocated from the column to the floor. The truck sat for over a year when I got it, so I had to replace the battery and pull the gas tank to drain and clean it, hence the missing interior in the picture. I've yet to crank it over as I still need to do a few maintenance odds and ends. Also, do you guys know what the stock differential gear ratios are?

Future plans for the truck are going to be somewhat in a truck rod theme. Lowered, tubbed, and possibly a stroked small block. I'm only 22 and have pretty much been into Honda's for the last few years. I'm now wanting to do something different, and since this truck practically fell into my lap, I'm taking it as a sign. I've always been a fan of truck rods and am very excited to see where this may go. I've still got my Integra as a DD, so this truck is going be a complete project. Without any certain deadline, there should be no excuse for shortcuts. I will get motor shots up tomorrow morning.

Both of my uncles were into older trucks and I helped wrench on them a little bit at when I was younger. One liked lifted while the other preferred lowered. I feel like I am somewhat getting back to my roots as well and would love to possibly wrench on it with the uncle that is still alive.

I look forward to learning and contributing to this forum

Thanks guys,
Preston

P.S. - I also know the grill is from an earlier year, can you help me with what year that might be?

The daily driver

C10-Driver · 11-18-2007, 07:44 PM

Welcome from Canada. Glad to have you aboard. Looks like that truck has been resting under a tree for a while.

Cyclone44 · 11-18-2007, 08:18 PM

From Knoxville, It has a 69 or 70 grille in it, Looks like a good truck to start with....George

shaneschevys · 11-18-2007, 10:16 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

krue · 11-18-2007, 10:52 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

jsbgump · 11-19-2007, 01:00 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

L0WRIDE · 11-19-2007, 01:30 AM

to the boards

Bishops Trucks · 11-19-2007, 02:23 AM

From Vienna, Austria. Looks like a nice solid project. Keep us posted with your progress.

brianthelion02 · 11-19-2007, 04:18 AM

Welcome from AZ!!!!!!!!!

86swb · 11-19-2007, 04:35 PM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

**1971K54X4** · 11-19-2007, 09:19 PM

to the board from Iowa.

Old Chevy Mech · 11-19-2007, 09:52 PM

From CT!

Frank

72BlckButy · 11-20-2007, 03:18 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

**Ron 586** · 11-21-2007, 02:02 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-23-2007, 10:14 AM

Welcome To The Board From Southern Oregon..

LOW DOUGH · 11-23-2007, 10:47 PM

Welcome From Texas

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-27-2007, 01:48 AM

From West TN

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-27-2007, 03:57 AM

From the other side of VA

11-18-2007, 06:30 PM	#1
P-stone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeastern VA Posts: 4	Hello from SoVA! Hey guys, my name is Preston and I'm from Va Beach, VA. I recently acquired a 1972 C10 that is 2wd with the 5.7 and manual three speed. The man I bought the truck from was the original owner and very sad to see her go. The motor and transmission are both original numbers matching, but have about 1.5k miles on a rebuild. The shifter has also been relocated from the column to the floor. The truck sat for over a year when I got it, so I had to replace the battery and pull the gas tank to drain and clean it, hence the missing interior in the picture. I've yet to crank it over as I still need to do a few maintenance odds and ends. Also, do you guys know what the stock differential gear ratios are? Future plans for the truck are going to be somewhat in a truck rod theme. Lowered, tubbed, and possibly a stroked small block. I'm only 22 and have pretty much been into Honda's for the last few years. I'm now wanting to do something different, and since this truck practically fell into my lap, I'm taking it as a sign. I've always been a fan of truck rods and am very excited to see where this may go. I've still got my Integra as a DD, so this truck is going be a complete project. Without any certain deadline, there should be no excuse for shortcuts. I will get motor shots up tomorrow morning. Both of my uncles were into older trucks and I helped wrench on them a little bit at when I was younger. One liked lifted while the other preferred lowered. I feel like I am somewhat getting back to my roots as well and would love to possibly wrench on it with the uncle that is still alive. I look forward to learning and contributing to this forum Thanks guys, Preston P.S. - I also know the grill is from an earlier year, can you help me with what year that might be? The daily driver Last edited by P-stone; 11-18-2007 at 07:26 PM.

11-18-2007, 07:44 PM	#2
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Hello from SoVA! Welcome from Canada. Glad to have you aboard. Looks like that truck has been resting under a tree for a while. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

11-18-2007, 08:18 PM	#3
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Hello from SoVA! From Knoxville, It has a 69 or 70 grille in it, Looks like a good truck to start with....George

11-18-2007, 10:16 PM	#4
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11-18-2007, 10:52 PM	#5
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11-19-2007, 01:00 AM	#6
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11-19-2007, 02:23 AM	#8
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11-19-2007, 04:18 AM	#9
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11-19-2007, 04:35 PM	#10
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11-19-2007, 09:19 PM	#11
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11-19-2007, 09:52 PM	#12
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11-20-2007, 03:18 PM	#13
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11-21-2007, 02:02 AM	#14
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11-23-2007, 10:14 AM	#15
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