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05-31-2012, 09:28 PM
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Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
And I'm fairly mechanically illiterate. Am I biting off too much? Truch has very little rust, but needs a fair amount of cosmetic work. We'll see what happens mechanically. Any tips for me? I'll put pics up next week.
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06-01-2012, 06:34 AM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
We all started out that way. Here's your chance to learn the wonderful world of auto repair.
 I'm self taught on most subjects. Couldn't afford someone to weld for me so I bought a welder and learned. Same with painting, bodywork, mechanicals and just about everything else.  Best advice, ask plenty of questions here and have fun along the way.
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06-01-2012, 08:23 AM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
Welcome from TN.
Congrats on the purchase. We need pics !
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Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 *Currently underway* 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet *Sold* 1985 Silverado Short Fleet *Sold* 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride) |
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06-01-2012, 02:20 PM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
gidday mate-welcome aboard
best way to learn is to dive right in exactly like your planning to do theres heaps of info on here about every part of these old trucks so don't be afraid. great satisfaction doing it yourself! looking forward to the pictures mark
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1969 stepside-305/4spd/12 bolt posi http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477157 1968 pontiac lemans convertible-350/pwrglde/10 bolt 1934 oldsmobile sedan-350/350/12 bolt posi 1930 model a pickup-350/350/jag ind 1928 model a roadster-283/350/9" |
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06-01-2012, 10:25 PM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
....there is no better way to learn ...do it...make mistakes...correct them...move on...I've learned from my mistakes more than anything....lots of info and great guys and girls here to help
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06-03-2012, 08:08 PM
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Location: Bluffton, SC
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
here are the pics.
Besides leaking oil and the speedo not working (a nice surprise on the way home), it ran great. |
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06-03-2012, 09:47 PM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
Sweet!!!
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06-03-2012, 10:43 PM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
Nice for a first truck!
 I would give only one piece of advice on not being mechanically inclined and owning an old rod. Make sure it ain't your daily driver. Cuz when you get to work on them and learn the basics of wrenchin' for the fun of it... it makes for a lot more good fun in the end. Fixin' stuff on a 40 year old rod cuz you have to have it for work the next morning and it's 9:30pm... sucks bigtime. Ask me how I know! Gary
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06-03-2012, 10:48 PM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
Hey Melnickta ...
 to the forum and  from Ohio. You sir have a very  ride 
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06-04-2012, 02:42 AM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
thats a cool looking truck
have you got painted toenails??? mark
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1969 stepside-305/4spd/12 bolt posi http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477157 1968 pontiac lemans convertible-350/pwrglde/10 bolt 1934 oldsmobile sedan-350/350/12 bolt posi 1930 model a pickup-350/350/jag ind 1928 model a roadster-283/350/9" |
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06-04-2012, 06:10 AM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
With old stuff a simple tool set and a few manuals anyone can work on it,I love old cars and trucks just because everything on them is simple it works or not lol.
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06-04-2012, 06:14 AM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
Nice looking truck. Have fun with it. Every one on this board is great when you have questions.
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06-04-2012, 07:16 AM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
Nice truck! My wife wants a stepside.
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06-04-2012, 08:27 AM
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Re : WELCOME ! 70 Chevy C/10 stepside.
Nice rig there .
As mentioned , these are dead simple and nearly everything on it , can be taken carefgully apart & repaired , no need to $pend $$ on Mechanics IMO . Resist the urge to take the whole truck apart , therin lies madness and frustration . What's under the hood ? .
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06-04-2012, 10:09 AM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
That is much nicer than most start off with. Good luck and keep postin pics!
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06-04-2012, 10:25 AM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
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seriously though, a wealth of info and helpful members on this site. WELCOME!!
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Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!! |
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06-04-2012, 10:58 AM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
Nice lookin truck ! Step or fleet, I like em all !
So what are the plans for it?
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Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 *Currently underway* 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet *Sold* 1985 Silverado Short Fleet *Sold* 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride) |
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06-04-2012, 05:14 PM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
Those are the toes of the woman I married 5 weeks ago. She wasn't too thrilled about me buying it (an understatement, to say the least), especially so soon after the wedding.
I appreciate all of the words of encouragement. It has a 350 V8 that has Holly Carbs on Edlebrock headers. I'll put up a pic of the engine bay soon. My plans are to 1. Fix the speedo 2. Stop oil from leaking 3. Fix the bed 4a. Put something on there to tow the boat, likely a Reese hitch 4b. Get a radio that doesn't have a cassette player 5. Get Seat cover and newer door panels 6. Make all of my friends jealous. That's the plan |
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06-04-2012, 05:22 PM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
Nice Truck....Much better shape then the truck I bought in dec... So Im in the same boat and so far it has been a great learning experience...
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06-04-2012, 05:32 PM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
nice starting point welcome to the site and enjoy the ride
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06-04-2012, 05:37 PM
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Re : The Facts , Jack ~
Try to explain to her that you having an old truck to fiddle with will save you $ by being able to haul things with it plus it's better for you to be tinkering on it than be off getting loaded in some bar....
My ex thought being a drunk was better than being a Mechanic , she's gone , I'm not drunk and I love my truck .As you get it sorted out she'll come around , at least she drives it ! .
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06-04-2012, 06:17 PM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
She is driving it,youre halfway there!!!
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06-04-2012, 08:58 PM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
Congrats on your new truck and new marriage! Keep working on them both, and they will last you a lifetime.
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06-05-2012, 08:25 PM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
Nice truck and welcome to the board
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06-06-2012, 11:10 AM
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Re: Buying my first old truck...70 Chevy c10 stepside.
congrats man! i just bought a 70 stepside a few days back a lot like yours but its red. looks great and nice to see the wifey driving it
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