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FrankieD · 02-04-2011, 07:15 PM

I hope this is the right place to post this. I just picked up a 1970 C-10 with a 307 w/a granny 4 speed. The truck has a story which is kind of cool yet sad, the guy I bought it off of his dad bought, rebuilt and sold the 67 to 72's. Well the guys Dad died so he went out to Cali and brought back the rust free 70 I bought and and a sweet 71 K-10 that was all redone. My 70 has all the Cali registration's from 1970 till this kids Dad bought it in 05 it looks like it was a one owner. The truck has been repainted Pearl Blue and White from the original Tan there are recites for every thing he did and every penny he spent on it. All I have to do to it is put the interior together including the windshield ,rear window, recover the seat and put the trim back on. I like the CST seat covers does ay one know where to get one. I am really happy to find this truck most every thing the Chicago area and mid west are rust buckets.

I am partial to the 69 & 70's because my Dad bought a brand new 69 Custom/Deluxe for $2400 and 6 months later he sold it to me for$1800. It was Black and White with a 307 3 spd and it had marker lights which you don't see on any. Yea I am an old fart 63 I was 22 when I got it rode her hard and sold her wet.

Since the 70 is 2wd I am looking for ideas on wheels and tire sizes I am thinking about going to 16" wheels but not sure about tire sizes I want wide 12" on the rears and skinner on the front but I don't know what is out there in sizes any more. I have 6 lug on it now would it make more since to change it to 5 lug? I would like to stay with something like the Outlaw 1 or II

Sorry for the book, any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

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**Palf70Step** · 02-04-2011, 07:17 PM

Welcome to the board. This place is full of all kinds of info and some of the best truck crazy folks you'll ever meet or almost meet. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your truck.

FrankieD · 02-04-2011, 07:30 PM

Thanks I will post some as soon a I get them from my Nephew I picked it up the day before the big snow storm and forgot to take pictures so I took some after I got it to his house with his camera. It is stored in his garage until at least mid March

**68 Stepside** · 02-04-2011, 09:49 PM

Welcome to the board! Where is Gilberts? Seems I've heard of it before.

**72 Super** · 02-04-2011, 09:56 PM

Welcome from Maryland.

Bagged72c10 · 02-04-2011, 10:03 PM

hey i live in Woodstock thats about 30 min. away from Gilberts. Welcome to the site, lots of great info and really nice ppl.

trkfrk · 02-05-2011, 12:14 AM

Sounds like a really nice ride.... I can't wait to see the pictures. Welcome to a awesome group of people.

vectorit · 02-05-2011, 12:51 AM

Welcome to the board!
Gotta put up some pics of that baby!

**N2TRUX** · 02-05-2011, 01:06 AM

Welcome to the forum FrankieD.

**70cst** · 02-05-2011, 02:35 AM

Hey FrankieD ...

and

from Ohio. Glad to have you on board. We luv lots of pictures.

sanford66 · 02-05-2011, 02:42 AM

Welcome from Kansas. We need some pics!! Joseph

VA72C10 · 02-05-2011, 03:50 AM

Welcome to the board! Looking forward to seeing the truck!

steelscout · 02-05-2011, 12:15 PM

Welcome To the site from Washington State

PICTURES Please

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FrankieD · 02-05-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 Stepside

Welcome to the board! Where is Gilberts? Seems I've heard of it before.

Gilberts is next to Elgin rt72 & I-90 nice little town 3 bars and 2 churches but don't speed through it they will get ya.

**yote1234** · 02-05-2011, 12:24 PM

welcome from az......

FrankieD · 02-05-2011, 12:30 PM

Thanks every one I tried going back to boating last year but it was a pain now I am back to my first love I will get pix up as soon as I can. I am trying to figure this site out
how do I find the threads that I posted on?

**70cst** · 02-05-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankieD

Thanks every one I tried going back to boating last year but it was a pain now I am back to my first love I will get pix up as soon as I can. I am trying to figure this site outhow do I find the threads that I posted on?

Hey...when you figure this site out let me know because I haven't yet.

FrankieD · 02-05-2011, 01:35 PM

Well here are some pix:

VA72C10 · 02-05-2011, 01:41 PM

very nice!!!!

FrankieD · 02-07-2011, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagged72c10

hey i live in Woodstock thats about 30 min. away from Gilberts. Welcome to the site, lots of great info and really nice ppl.

Yep Go to Farm and Fleet a lot my Sis works at the hospital on rt 14, I hope to go to some of the local shows when I am done with her.

steelscout · 02-07-2011, 06:28 AM

Beautiful truck!!!!

02-04-2011, 07:15 PM	#1
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Hi First Post I hope this is the right place to post this. I just picked up a 1970 C-10 with a 307 w/a granny 4 speed. The truck has a story which is kind of cool yet sad, the guy I bought it off of his dad bought, rebuilt and sold the 67 to 72's. Well the guys Dad died so he went out to Cali and brought back the rust free 70 I bought and and a sweet 71 K-10 that was all redone. My 70 has all the Cali registration's from 1970 till this kids Dad bought it in 05 it looks like it was a one owner. The truck has been repainted Pearl Blue and White from the original Tan there are recites for every thing he did and every penny he spent on it. All I have to do to it is put the interior together including the windshield ,rear window, recover the seat and put the trim back on. I like the CST seat covers does ay one know where to get one. I am really happy to find this truck most every thing the Chicago area and mid west are rust buckets. I am partial to the 69 & 70's because my Dad bought a brand new 69 Custom/Deluxe for $2400 and 6 months later he sold it to me for$1800. It was Black and White with a 307 3 spd and it had marker lights which you don't see on any. Yea I am an old fart 63 I was 22 when I got it rode her hard and sold her wet. Since the 70 is 2wd I am looking for ideas on wheels and tire sizes I am thinking about going to 16" wheels but not sure about tire sizes I want wide 12" on the rears and skinner on the front but I don't know what is out there in sizes any more. I have 6 lug on it now would it make more since to change it to 5 lug? I would like to stay with something like the Outlaw 1 or II Sorry for the book, any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com/ Last edited by FrankieD; 02-04-2011 at 07:25 PM. Reason: typo

02-04-2011, 07:17 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,768	Re: Hi First Post Welcome to the board. This place is full of all kinds of info and some of the best truck crazy folks you'll ever meet or almost meet. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your truck. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 02-04-2011 at 07:18 PM.

02-04-2011, 07:30 PM	#3
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: Hi First Post Thanks I will post some as soon a I get them from my Nephew I picked it up the day before the big snow storm and forgot to take pictures so I took some after I got it to his house with his camera. It is stored in his garage until at least mid March

02-04-2011, 09:49 PM	#4
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: Hi First Post Welcome to the board! Where is Gilberts? Seems I've heard of it before. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

02-04-2011, 09:56 PM	#5
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,682	Re: Hi First Post Welcome from Maryland. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

02-04-2011, 10:03 PM	#6
Bagged72c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 14	Re: Hi First Post hey i live in Woodstock thats about 30 min. away from Gilberts. Welcome to the site, lots of great info and really nice ppl.

02-05-2011, 12:14 AM	#7
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Hi First Post Sounds like a really nice ride.... I can't wait to see the pictures. Welcome to a awesome group of people. __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

02-05-2011, 12:51 AM	#8
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Hi First Post Welcome to the board! Gotta put up some pics of that baby! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

02-05-2011, 01:06 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Hi First Post Welcome to the forum FrankieD. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-05-2011, 02:35 AM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Hi First Post Hey FrankieD ... and from Ohio. Glad to have you on board. We luv lots of pictures. __________________ 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!

02-05-2011, 02:42 AM	#11
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Hi First Post Welcome from Kansas. We need some pics!! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

02-05-2011, 03:50 AM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Hi First Post Welcome to the board! Looking forward to seeing the truck! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-05-2011, 12:15 PM	#13
steelscout Words under my name Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 181	Re: Hi First Post Welcome To the site from Washington State PICTURES Please Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 Chevy CST/10 "Project: Bloody Knuckles" my slow going project. 2010 VW Golf, daily driver Wrench Rookie Last edited by steelscout; 02-05-2011 at 12:16 PM.

02-05-2011, 12:24 PM	#15
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,325	Re: Hi First Post welcome from az...... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

02-05-2011, 12:30 PM	#16
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: Hi First Post Thanks every one I tried going back to boating last year but it was a pain now I am back to my first love I will get pix up as soon as I can. I am trying to figure this site out how do I find the threads that I posted on? __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/



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02-05-2011, 01:35 PM	#18
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: Hi First Post Well here are some pix: __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

02-05-2011, 01:41 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Hi First Post very nice!!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-07-2011, 06:28 AM	#21
steelscout Words under my name Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 181	Re: Hi First Post Beautiful truck!!!! __________________ 69 Chevy CST/10 "Project: Bloody Knuckles" my slow going project. 2010 VW Golf, daily driver Wrench Rookie

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