Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

format32 · 01-04-2010, 07:06 PM

Just bought my dad's almost restored 1969 Chevy C-10.
Dont know much about it other than it's on a c-10 72 frame. High performance engine parts galore. This sucker is fast.. And with that in mind it eats gas like no tomorrow. Of course I have developed a lead foot in the process so now I have to learn how to ease off on the pedal. I still have yet to decide if I am going to keep it. My dad has only owned for for a few short years so there is no family bond with the truck yet. It's my daily driver as of now but feel like I need something else to commute to work in.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-04-2010, 07:17 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=17

format32 · 01-04-2010, 07:20 PM

Thanks for the info. Looking to find some resources and if I decide to sell would sell local only so not really looking to put ad out on the internet just yet. Hell, after driving the thing for 2 weeks I am going to be hard pressed to give it up. I love the thing already. Just really wanted to know its worth as there are not too many resources on the net to help me in that regard.

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=17

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-04-2010, 07:24 PM

That doesn't just talk about for sale adds.

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As always a basic membership on the forum comes with no charge. You may post a reply in any of the Classified Forums. You will not have the ability to offer items "For Sale", "For Trade", or make a "Wanted to Buy" or "What's it Worth" post.

Not trying to be an arss but don't want to see you start off your membership here on a bad note. WES

format32 · 01-04-2010, 07:30 PM

Post edited to remove any references that might otherwise get me in hot water.

powell72 · 01-04-2010, 07:37 PM

First off, welcome aboard. My advice would be, since you're enjoying driving it, I'd keep it for a while considering the economy. It seems like the market is flooded with old vehicles and no one with any money to buy them.

format32 · 01-04-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

First off, welcome aboard. My advice would be, since you're enjoying driving it, I'd keep it for a while considering the economy. It seems like the market is flooded with old vehicles and no one with any money to buy them.

Yeah, that's what I am thinking. I need to get a commuter car in the meantime as this guy is brutal on the gas. Any ideas or mods for these trucks to improve gas mileage?

powell72 · 01-04-2010, 07:45 PM

You didn't say what drivetrain setup it has, but somethings to look into are gearing, overdrive trannys, a gas mileage minded tune on the carb, and the obvious; after the newness wears off, ease off the gas pedal.

format32 · 01-04-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

You didn't say what drivetrain setup it has, but somethings to look into are gearing, overdrive trannys, a gas mileage minded tune on the carb, and the obvious; after the newness wears off, ease off the gas pedal.

Thanks for the info. I have a long way to go as far as learning about this truck. Reading what I can from the forum. Yeah, I am thinking the best way to conserve on gas at the moment is to remove the gas pedal

PHAT TONY · 01-04-2010, 09:51 PM

Ya know.....an afternoon could swap a h@rny motor for a "stock" motor,what is it-21 bolts? My guess would prolly be 10+ mpg difference as well.

KEEP IT!!!!!

hugger6933 · 01-04-2010, 10:05 PM

You must look into a cheap fuel injection ,like a junkyard tbi satup. An overdrive trans[ 700r4 or a 200r4] would be the best choices. Those changed all though expensive on the front end could pay for itself soon depending on you drive times. Jim

Voodoo Child · 01-04-2010, 10:45 PM

dude, dont sell it. you'll be glad in the end if you keep. had the same dilemma but waited it out.

big_al_71 · 01-04-2010, 10:50 PM

Welcome from Miami!!!!!

As far as gas mileage you can put a newer vortec engine that will definetly get the gas mileage way up.

dan42 · 01-04-2010, 11:11 PM

Either that, or do as most of us guys do, and hae another vehicle as your DD - use that one as a weekend driver. I guarantee you if you sell it, you will regret it. That's a real nice looking truck.

unclewatts · 01-04-2010, 11:29 PM

That's a sharp truck. I sure would keep it if I were you.

**70cst** · 01-04-2010, 11:33 PM

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from Ohio. As others have said your truck will only get between 10-15 mpg depending on engine and rear end gearing. You have one fine looking truck and if you read the link below you will see the 67-72Chevy & GMC trucks are fast becoming ICONS similiar to the tri five (55-57) Chevy's. I would keep it if at all possible and purchase a DD (daily driver).
http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...cks/index.html

format32 · 01-05-2010, 04:46 PM

Thanks all for the feedback. Lots of options to consider. I have decided to keep it on the drive into work today. I love this thing. I plan on taking the camper shell off and lowering it a little bit. Not planning on slamming it in any way but just want it a little lower to the ground. Looking into the vortec engines but I don't really want to replace her spirit as I like the way she sounds now. Weekend driver she will be but in the meantime I am getting my old volvo fixed to offset the gas cost!

01-04-2010, 07:06 PM	#1
format32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 6	Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 Just bought my dad's almost restored 1969 Chevy C-10. Dont know much about it other than it's on a c-10 72 frame. High performance engine parts galore. This sucker is fast.. And with that in mind it eats gas like no tomorrow. Of course I have developed a lead foot in the process so now I have to learn how to ease off on the pedal. I still have yet to decide if I am going to keep it. My dad has only owned for for a few short years so there is no family bond with the truck yet. It's my daily driver as of now but feel like I need something else to commute to work in. Attached Images Last edited by format32; 01-04-2010 at 07:30 PM.

01-04-2010, 07:17 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=17 __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-04-2010, 07:30 PM	#5
format32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 6	Re: Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 Post edited to remove any references that might otherwise get me in hot water.

01-04-2010, 07:37 PM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 First off, welcome aboard. My advice would be, since you're enjoying driving it, I'd keep it for a while considering the economy. It seems like the market is flooded with old vehicles and no one with any money to buy them. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-04-2010, 07:45 PM	#8
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 You didn't say what drivetrain setup it has, but somethings to look into are gearing, overdrive trannys, a gas mileage minded tune on the carb, and the obvious; after the newness wears off, ease off the gas pedal. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-04-2010, 09:51 PM	#10
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 Ya know.....an afternoon could swap a h@rny motor for a "stock" motor,what is it-21 bolts? My guess would prolly be 10+ mpg difference as well. KEEP IT!!!!! __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

01-04-2010, 10:05 PM	#11
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 You must look into a cheap fuel injection ,like a junkyard tbi satup. An overdrive trans[ 700r4 or a 200r4] would be the best choices. Those changed all though expensive on the front end could pay for itself soon depending on you drive times. Jim

01-04-2010, 10:45 PM	#12
Voodoo Child Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Granbury, TX Posts: 52	Re: Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 dude, dont sell it. you'll be glad in the end if you keep. had the same dilemma but waited it out. __________________ Garrett '71 Fleetside Chevy

01-04-2010, 10:50 PM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 Welcome from Miami!!!!! As far as gas mileage you can put a newer vortec engine that will definetly get the gas mileage way up. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-04-2010, 11:11 PM	#14
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 Either that, or do as most of us guys do, and hae another vehicle as your DD - use that one as a weekend driver. I guarantee you if you sell it, you will regret it. That's a real nice looking truck. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-04-2010, 11:29 PM	#15
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 That's a sharp truck. I sure would keep it if I were you. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

01-04-2010, 11:33 PM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 and from Ohio. As others have said your truck will only get between 10-15 mpg depending on engine and rear end gearing. You have one fine looking truck and if you read the link below you will see the 67-72Chevy & GMC trucks are fast becoming ICONS similiar to the tri five (55-57) Chevy's. I would keep it if at all possible and purchase a DD (daily driver). http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...cks/index.html __________________ 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!

01-05-2010, 04:46 PM	#17
format32 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 6	Re: Hello All! Newbie here with a C-10 Thanks all for the feedback. Lots of options to consider. I have decided to keep it on the drive into work today. I love this thing. I plan on taking the camper shell off and lowering it a little bit. Not planning on slamming it in any way but just want it a little lower to the ground. Looking into the vortec engines but I don't really want to replace her spirit as I like the way she sounds now. Weekend driver she will be but in the meantime I am getting my old volvo fixed to offset the gas cost!



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