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KyzrSoze · 01-27-2003, 10:34 PM

I just purchased a chevy pickup, and as a result found my way to your discussion board. There is obviously a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm here. I noticed as well that many of you cruise ebay loooking for trucks, so you may have seen the one that I purchased a few days ago. It is a 1983 C10 - 250 6 cylinder, 4 speed, power steering and brakes. Its main plus is that it has an original 37K miles, and is very clean and original. I wavered a little about buying it, but I think that it will make a good foundation for upgrading, so I took the plunge.

I'll be looking for advice very soon.

ocbaud · 01-27-2003, 10:38 PM

welcome

that truck looks pretty nice. if i were you i would loose the bug shield and then loose the 6 banger

gchemist · 01-27-2003, 10:53 PM

Welcome to the board.
The truck looks very nice for an '83. Just look at mine. No paint.

But runs a like a beast!.

You got one very nice original truck. They are hard to comeby especially with such low miles.

LOHRTBT · 01-27-2003, 11:33 PM

Nice truck! Welcome!

Big Paul · 01-27-2003, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ocbaud
if i were you i would loose the 6 banger

Don't listen to him.

Welcome!

Prerunner1982 · 01-27-2003, 11:45 PM

leave up to the mini truck guy to defend the 6 banger...OH..and welcome...

bigblock73 · 01-28-2003, 12:11 AM

Welcome!!!

I like your truck..very clean!

I too would keep the 6cyl...how many guys on this board can say they have a straight six (except kaos)?? If I purchase another 73-80 it will have a built six...dare to be different.

-Jeff

Prerunner1982 · 01-28-2003, 12:19 AM

does a I6 in a Jeep count?

**swervin ervin** · 01-28-2003, 12:40 AM

Welcome. Jump right in and have some fun.

Nice truck.

ElGracho · 01-28-2003, 01:02 AM

That is a sweet truck. There are a lot of nice things that come along with such a low mileage truck.

Welcome to the board!

Big Paul · 01-28-2003, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Prerunner1982
leave up to the mini truck guy to defend the 6 banger...OH..and welcome...

Theres nothing wrong with a 6. I6's count too.

Just wait and see i've got something up my sleeve.

Wojo · 01-28-2003, 01:18 AM

Welcome,
NICE looking truck ! Keep the six...

Wojo

75C10, inline six

KyzrSoze · 01-28-2003, 01:26 AM

Yes, Im sure that the six will have to step aside at some point - but I'll take my time with that. I don't want to be too quick to start carving up such a well preserved vehicle.

First, the bug shield will go

as well as the big rig mud flaps. A set of 15" truck rallys will be installed. Then I will sit back and give it some thought before taking the next step.

bill_ont_canada · 01-28-2003, 02:58 AM

Your truck looks great Keep the six.

I only wish I could find a good six for mine... There is nothing like the sound of Split manifold dual exhausts with cherry Bombs on a Chevy straight six.

Bitter Beard · 01-28-2003, 03:49 AM

Welcome to the board man, some really great folks here.

I say ditch the 6 and get a 12! :p

BB

ironwood · 01-28-2003, 03:55 AM

Too bad your truck is a 1/2 ton or I would have bought your stock wheels off of you (well to tell you the truth I don't have the money for them right now anyway)
Truck looks great!

79BIG10 · 01-28-2003, 05:56 AM

Welcome to the board

I agree keep the 6cyl. Low miles on it would be a great thing to change head, cam and intake to make that thing a powerhouse. Great looking truck as well

BigRed · 01-28-2003, 10:19 AM

Welcome aboard!! There are definitely not many 6cyl's left around. However, they can be modified and made to get some good power out of. Here are some pics of a local guy's truck that modified his 6 and it pushes about 290hp.

Pics

Low87 · 01-28-2003, 11:48 AM

Welcome to the board!

Myride · 01-28-2003, 12:58 PM

nice truck welcome

9teen69 · 01-28-2003, 01:17 PM

Welcome! Keep it original since it is so clean now. You can always find an inexpensive rough one for customizing.

PHOENIX · 01-28-2003, 01:23 PM

I think a 6 is cool. Only because you dont see many of them. If I had one I would probly get a 350 or something, but I would like to see a really clean truck at a show with a 6 in it.

Welcome to the board.

*Zilverado* · 01-28-2003, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KyzrSoze

...I'll be looking for advice very soon. [/B]

Well, in that case, you've certainly come the the right place. Welcome aboard.

Great looking truck, but I agree with Ocbaud, loose the bug/stone shield.

As far as the 6 goes, if it works for you and you don't need the extra muscle, enjoy it.

I realize that my 305 doesn't have quite the jamb that many of our trucks have, but I can't complain about the 20+ mpg.

So have fun.

01-27-2003, 10:34 PM	#1
KyzrSoze Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 4	Hi all - my first post I just purchased a chevy pickup, and as a result found my way to your discussion board. There is obviously a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm here. I noticed as well that many of you cruise ebay loooking for trucks, so you may have seen the one that I purchased a few days ago. It is a 1983 C10 - 250 6 cylinder, 4 speed, power steering and brakes. Its main plus is that it has an original 37K miles, and is very clean and original. I wavered a little about buying it, but I think that it will make a good foundation for upgrading, so I took the plunge. I'll be looking for advice very soon. __________________ ...and like that - he's gone

01-27-2003, 10:53 PM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Welcome to the board. The truck looks very nice for an '83. Just look at mine. No paint. But runs a like a beast!. You got one very nice original truck. They are hard to comeby especially with such low miles. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-27-2003, 11:33 PM	#4
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Nice truck! Welcome! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-27-2003, 11:45 PM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	leave up to the mini truck guy to defend the 6 banger...OH..and welcome... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-28-2003, 12:19 AM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	does a I6 in a Jeep count? __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-27-2003, 10:38 PM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	welcome that truck looks pretty nice. if i were you i would loose the bug shield and then loose the 6 banger

01-28-2003, 12:11 AM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Welcome!!! I like your truck..very clean! I too would keep the 6cyl...how many guys on this board can say they have a straight six (except kaos)?? If I purchase another 73-80 it will have a built six...dare to be different. -Jeff

01-28-2003, 12:40 AM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Welcome. Jump right in and have some fun. Nice truck. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-28-2003, 01:02 AM	#10
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	That is a sweet truck. There are a lot of nice things that come along with such a low mileage truck. Welcome to the board! __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

01-28-2003, 01:18 AM	#12
Wojo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 16	Welcome, NICE looking truck ! Keep the six... Wojo 75C10, inline six

01-28-2003, 01:26 AM	#13
KyzrSoze Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 4	Yes, Im sure that the six will have to step aside at some point - but I'll take my time with that. I don't want to be too quick to start carving up such a well preserved vehicle. First, the bug shield will go as well as the big rig mud flaps. A set of 15" truck rallys will be installed. Then I will sit back and give it some thought before taking the next step. __________________ ...and like that - he's gone

01-28-2003, 02:58 AM	#14
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	Your truck looks great Keep the six. I only wish I could find a good six for mine... There is nothing like the sound of Split manifold dual exhausts with cherry Bombs on a Chevy straight six. __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

01-28-2003, 03:49 AM	#15
Bitter Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 27	Welcome to the board man, some really great folks here. I say ditch the 6 and get a 12! :p BB

01-28-2003, 03:55 AM	#16
ironwood $640 truck// doesn't run Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Buckley,Wa Posts: 122	Too bad your truck is a 1/2 ton or I would have bought your stock wheels off of you (well to tell you the truth I don't have the money for them right now anyway) Truck looks great!

01-28-2003, 05:56 AM	#17
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Welcome to the board I agree keep the 6cyl. Low miles on it would be a great thing to change head, cam and intake to make that thing a powerhouse. Great looking truck as well __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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01-28-2003, 10:19 AM	#18
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Welcome aboard!! There are definitely not many 6cyl's left around. However, they can be modified and made to get some good power out of. Here are some pics of a local guy's truck that modified his 6 and it pushes about 290hp. Pics __________________ Scott Shelbourne

01-28-2003, 11:48 AM	#19
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Welcome to the board! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

01-28-2003, 12:58 PM	#20
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	nice truck welcome

01-28-2003, 01:17 PM	#21
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Welcome! Keep it original since it is so clean now. You can always find an inexpensive rough one for customizing. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

01-28-2003, 01:23 PM	#22
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I think a 6 is cool. Only because you dont see many of them. If I had one I would probly get a 350 or something, but I would like to see a really clean truck at a show with a 6 in it. Welcome to the board. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

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