My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KcLevi · 08-04-2009, 10:07 PM

Well got me a little toy. Its a 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Long bed 1/2 ton 2wd. No bondo seems to be original paint. Cab corners are great floors great. Rockers rusted but most of these are rusted I looked at many lately. This was kinda what I was looking for in a truck. 1. Had to be super cheap. 2. 67-72 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd. I also was wanting original paint no bondo. I would rather see the rust. The patina of this truck is what I was looking for. Kinda weird to some but I am geeked about this truck. I feel im a simple man I am as happy as the guy that just got his new 26+ wheels. This thing is awesome to me. Its a 350 small block. With 3 speed manual trans. No air no power steering. Plain and simple. It runs but tires are old and carb is in need of being replaced or rebuilt. Well here it is.

dave2953 · 08-04-2009, 10:16 PM

to the board from North Georgia! It looks like you found a really sound truck to play with. You've definitely found the place on the web for these trucks. You can learn more than you wanted to know about these trucks here. What are your plans for it?

816allen · 08-04-2009, 10:18 PM

Man i love the truck, cant wait to see it in person and hit some shows!
Great find man looks freakin sweet!!!!

KcLevi · 08-04-2009, 10:31 PM

Plans for truck are this. Clean up what paint is there (already started after these pics taken). Get it running good rebuild/replace carb. Get better/new tires. SLAM the truck static drop. Cruise it like it is Shined/Slammed/Rusted! SSR!!!!!!!!

72BlckButy · 08-04-2009, 10:57 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

Be sure to mark you calendar for the Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (September 11-13).

Nice looking truck!

chrislehr · 08-04-2009, 11:10 PM

Congrats - what did you pay? Welcome from Austin

**70cst** · 08-05-2009, 12:55 AM

from Ohio... 70 C10's rock!

sjarrett71 · 08-05-2009, 12:56 AM

License it and drive that bad boy! Welcome to the board!

longhorn70gmc · 08-05-2009, 01:41 AM

I like the truck, good deal! I like the Hub Caps too.

threeonthetree · 08-05-2009, 02:11 AM

Very
Nice
Can't wait to see what you do with it!

**Joesjunk** · 08-05-2009, 05:28 PM

Hey, Its Joe from work!! The truck looks great! Can wait to see it in person.

mclairmo · 08-05-2009, 05:35 PM

Very nice and all original. It's nice to not have to inherent someone else's idea of a cool modification. I like your plans for it.

tcb-1 · 08-05-2009, 05:47 PM

uh oh. you know Joe?? well I guess that makes you all right in my book!

Welcome from Shawnee! Nice to have another KC area truck on here!!

Longhorn Man · 08-05-2009, 07:05 PM

i'm diggin it.
welcome to the forums

factorystock · 08-05-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn70gmc

I like the truck, good deal! I like the Hub Caps too.

I agree. Sometimes we forget most trucks orginally had this style small cap. Put a wet sos pad to those caps and they will shine. They are first generation chrome caps not the stainless steel used in later years.

KcLevi · 08-05-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Hey, Its Joe from work!! The truck looks great! Can wait to see it in person.

Hey Joe I got the carb from that truck Chris bought from you what six years ago? Decided to slap it on after sitting well over six years it runs better than the old one on there. I will get better pics up. Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I installed a fuel filter in between the tank and pump and all the old laquer thinner ummm I mean gas looks nasty. You know kinda like gas from a 40 year old gas tank should look. One thing to me that I thought was cool was the chrome door edge guards I thought they looked factory then noticed it was on the SPID label in the glove box foir the chrome dooor edge guards. Well I will update pics in a day or two.

Jim_PA · 08-05-2009, 09:04 PM

A lot of the early-mid 90's trucks around here seem to need rockers too. I used to think these trucks were bad for rust, but seeing late model stuff in just as bad condition in that area makes me wonder.

Mayo · 08-05-2009, 09:46 PM

nice truck

Ol'Rover · 08-06-2009, 08:13 AM

looks reletivly solid, any big rot on it?

KcLevi · 08-06-2009, 09:38 PM

Well guys truth be told I was on my way with camera to take pics of interior.....phone rings.....its the wife....15yr old daughter wrecked our 99 Tahoe....so no pics. Every ones ok. So arghhh I didnt want this!!!

KcLevi · 08-09-2009, 07:48 PM

Couple of interior shots. Also started to buff out what paint is there. Looking good to me so far I am happy!

I have buffed the whole drivers bed side. Also middle of drivers door. Have not done fender or upper and lower of door yet.

KcLevi · 08-09-2009, 08:08 PM

Not sure but could be this or add a 100,000 to this.

Any way to soften the old vinyl back up?

The reason I got this truck. My other projects are to far out. Thats why I chose this truck was to keep it simple and just slam it. My son loves cars and going to cruises and we never have a car ready to go. Well now we do.

I guess I like this side the most.

Hey whats this little orange box that say FRAM on it on the fender well?

KcLevi · 08-09-2009, 08:36 PM

Why its a dip stripr. Thats how its worded.

I think its kinda cool.

The guy I got truck froms buddy who owned the truck his daugther did this.

08-04-2009, 10:07 PM	#1
KcLevi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas City ks Posts: 87	My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 Well got me a little toy. Its a 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Long bed 1/2 ton 2wd. No bondo seems to be original paint. Cab corners are great floors great. Rockers rusted but most of these are rusted I looked at many lately. This was kinda what I was looking for in a truck. 1. Had to be super cheap. 2. 67-72 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd. I also was wanting original paint no bondo. I would rather see the rust. The patina of this truck is what I was looking for. Kinda weird to some but I am geeked about this truck. I feel im a simple man I am as happy as the guy that just got his new 26+ wheels. This thing is awesome to me. Its a 350 small block. With 3 speed manual trans. No air no power steering. Plain and simple. It runs but tires are old and carb is in need of being replaced or rebuilt. Well here it is.

08-04-2009, 10:16 PM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 to the board from North Georgia! It looks like you found a really sound truck to play with. You've definitely found the place on the web for these trucks. You can learn more than you wanted to know about these trucks here. What are your plans for it? __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

08-04-2009, 10:18 PM	#3
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 Man i love the truck, cant wait to see it in person and hit some shows! Great find man looks freakin sweet!!!!

08-04-2009, 10:31 PM	#4
KcLevi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas City ks Posts: 87	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 Plans for truck are this. Clean up what paint is there (already started after these pics taken). Get it running good rebuild/replace carb. Get better/new tires. SLAM the truck static drop. Cruise it like it is Shined/Slammed/Rusted! SSR!!!!!!!!

08-04-2009, 10:57 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. Be sure to mark you calendar for the Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (September 11-13). Nice looking truck! __________________ -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)

08-04-2009, 11:10 PM	#6
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 Congrats - what did you pay? Welcome from Austin

08-05-2009, 12:55 AM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 from Ohio... 70 C10's rock! __________________ 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!

08-05-2009, 12:56 AM	#8
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 License it and drive that bad boy! Welcome to the board! __________________ -Scott-

08-05-2009, 01:41 AM	#9
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 I like the truck, good deal! I like the Hub Caps too. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

08-05-2009, 02:11 AM	#10
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 Very Nice Can't wait to see what you do with it! __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

08-05-2009, 05:28 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 Hey, Its Joe from work!! The truck looks great! Can wait to see it in person. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

08-05-2009, 05:35 PM	#12
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 Very nice and all original. It's nice to not have to inherent someone else's idea of a cool modification. I like your plans for it.

08-05-2009, 05:47 PM	#13
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 uh oh. you know Joe?? well I guess that makes you all right in my book! Welcome from Shawnee! Nice to have another KC area truck on here!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

08-05-2009, 07:05 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 i'm diggin it. welcome to the forums

08-05-2009, 09:04 PM	#17
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 A lot of the early-mid 90's trucks around here seem to need rockers too. I used to think these trucks were bad for rust, but seeing late model stuff in just as bad condition in that area makes me wonder.



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08-05-2009, 09:46 PM	#18
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 nice truck __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

08-06-2009, 08:13 AM	#19
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 looks reletivly solid, any big rot on it? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

08-06-2009, 09:38 PM	#20
KcLevi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas City ks Posts: 87	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 Well guys truth be told I was on my way with camera to take pics of interior.....phone rings.....its the wife....15yr old daughter wrecked our 99 Tahoe....so no pics. Every ones ok. So arghhh I didnt want this!!!

08-09-2009, 07:48 PM	#21
KcLevi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas City ks Posts: 87	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 Couple of interior shots. Also started to buff out what paint is there. Looking good to me so far I am happy! I have buffed the whole drivers bed side. Also middle of drivers door. Have not done fender or upper and lower of door yet. Last edited by KcLevi; 08-09-2009 at 07:50 PM.

08-09-2009, 08:08 PM	#22
KcLevi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas City ks Posts: 87	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 Not sure but could be this or add a 100,000 to this. Any way to soften the old vinyl back up? The reason I got this truck. My other projects are to far out. Thats why I chose this truck was to keep it simple and just slam it. My son loves cars and going to cruises and we never have a car ready to go. Well now we do. I guess I like this side the most. Hey whats this little orange box that say FRAM on it on the fender well?

08-09-2009, 08:36 PM	#23
KcLevi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas City ks Posts: 87	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 Why its a dip stripr. Thats how its worded. I think its kinda cool. The guy I got truck froms buddy who owned the truck his daugther did this. More from the bad side. They used some good crayons from factory to mark front cross member.

08-09-2009, 08:40 PM	#24
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 i like it and welcome!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

08-15-2009, 05:34 PM	#25
KcLevi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas City ks Posts: 87	Re: My New pick em up truck! 1970 C-10 SCORE!!!!!!! Got me a new...well alot nicer gas tank. 15.00 is all it cost me. Now need to drain the trans fluid out of my old tank then swap it out.

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