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theseeker411 · 01-29-2017, 10:30 PM

What's up y'all.

Picked up this guy yesterday from a buddy of mine the other day in Sacramento. Made it all the way back to Orange County in a single night. Got a 307, 3 on the tree that was changed to a floor shifter by the PO. Got a new clutch and exhaust, but other than that it's all stock. Needs a couple of things, most importantly a better system than the un-boosted manual brakes, and a fuel level sensor since the gauge isn't really trustworthy. I'm planning on eventually doing a 4/6 drop and some 15" 8/10 wheels.

**mongocanfly** · 01-29-2017, 10:52 PM

Looks like you got yourself a really clean truck there..build time!!

theseeker411 · 01-30-2017, 12:09 AM

Thanks! Its got a few minor rust spots here and there, but nothing terrible. Been researching what to do to upgrade the brakes, but I'm not sure which route to take for a budget upgrade. Not really gonna touch the motor for now, so I don't need any thing over kill, but it does need to stop effectively in L.A. traffic.

UKNOWME · 01-30-2017, 12:19 AM

Let's see some more pics!

theseeker411 · 01-30-2017, 12:26 AM

Kinda need a new seat too. 7 hours on that worn out bench wrecked my back.

And yes, the back bumper is ugly as sin. I've got a new stock rear bumper and brackets ready to go on.

UKNOWME · 01-30-2017, 01:09 AM

That interior picture isn't the same truck.

theseeker411 · 01-30-2017, 01:13 AM

Dangit, I didn't even look before I posted that! I have a bunch of other trucks saved on my photobucket and posted that without really looking at it. My bad.

moregrip · 01-30-2017, 01:38 AM

A gem!

3drburb · 01-30-2017, 01:48 AM

Congrats. It looks like a solid one.

theseeker411 · 02-20-2017, 12:55 AM

Did a little bit of work on the truck over the last couple of days.

Got a new booster/master from CPP. Gotta say, I love the added stopping power.

Found a guy in the high desert selling a bench for cheap. No more sitting on duct tape.

Ordered some shoulder belts that should be here this week. Got a fan/clutch and new belts that I gotta put in, and the carb really needs to be cleaned and rebuilt. Oh and a radio would be nice. Slowly getting there.

Matt Man · 02-20-2017, 01:22 AM

So how did California like bringing in a gross polluter instead of a prius or electric car?

Looks like a very clean 73 I am jealous.

theseeker411 · 02-20-2017, 01:28 AM

Haha, well my buddy in Sacramento brought it down from WA, but he never registered it here. Couple of bucks at AAA to bring the registration up to date took care of that. Gotta love having a pre-76, no smog ever.

It's got a bit of rust from it's time in the PNW, but nothing terrible.

El Dorado Jim · 02-20-2017, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theseeker411

Haha, well my buddy in Sacramento brought it down from WA, but he never registered it here. Couple of bucks at AAA to bring the registration up to date took care of that. Gotta love having a pre-76, no smog ever.

It's got a bit of rust from it's time in the PNW, but nothing terrible.

nice truck, and noooo smog!!!I only have pre smog vehicles,so nice to drive old classics...

01-29-2017, 10:30 PM	#1
theseeker411 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Irvine Posts: 6	My new 73 What's up y'all. Picked up this guy yesterday from a buddy of mine the other day in Sacramento. Made it all the way back to Orange County in a single night. Got a 307, 3 on the tree that was changed to a floor shifter by the PO. Got a new clutch and exhaust, but other than that it's all stock. Needs a couple of things, most importantly a better system than the un-boosted manual brakes, and a fuel level sensor since the gauge isn't really trustworthy. I'm planning on eventually doing a 4/6 drop and some 15" 8/10 wheels.

01-29-2017, 10:52 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,622	Re: My new 73 Looks like you got yourself a really clean truck there..build time!!

01-30-2017, 12:09 AM	#3
theseeker411 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Irvine Posts: 6	Re: My new 73 Thanks! Its got a few minor rust spots here and there, but nothing terrible. Been researching what to do to upgrade the brakes, but I'm not sure which route to take for a budget upgrade. Not really gonna touch the motor for now, so I don't need any thing over kill, but it does need to stop effectively in L.A. traffic.

01-30-2017, 12:19 AM	#4
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: My new 73 Let's see some more pics! __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

01-30-2017, 12:26 AM	#5
theseeker411 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Irvine Posts: 6	Re: My new 73 Kinda need a new seat too. 7 hours on that worn out bench wrecked my back. And yes, the back bumper is ugly as sin. I've got a new stock rear bumper and brackets ready to go on.

01-30-2017, 01:09 AM	#6
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: My new 73 That interior picture isn't the same truck. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

01-30-2017, 01:13 AM	#7
theseeker411 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Irvine Posts: 6	Re: My new 73 Dangit, I didn't even look before I posted that! I have a bunch of other trucks saved on my photobucket and posted that without really looking at it. My bad.

01-30-2017, 01:38 AM	#8
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 810	Re: My new 73 A gem! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 250/3spd (current project truck) 1976 Chevy C10 350/350 Heavy Half (future project truck)

01-30-2017, 01:48 AM	#9
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: My new 73 Congrats. It looks like a solid one.

02-20-2017, 12:55 AM	#10
theseeker411 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Irvine Posts: 6	Re: My new 73 Did a little bit of work on the truck over the last couple of days. Got a new booster/master from CPP. Gotta say, I love the added stopping power. Found a guy in the high desert selling a bench for cheap. No more sitting on duct tape. Ordered some shoulder belts that should be here this week. Got a fan/clutch and new belts that I gotta put in, and the carb really needs to be cleaned and rebuilt. Oh and a radio would be nice. Slowly getting there.

02-20-2017, 01:22 AM	#11
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: My new 73 So how did California like bringing in a gross polluter instead of a prius or electric car? Looks like a very clean 73 I am jealous. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

02-20-2017, 01:28 AM	#12
theseeker411 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Irvine Posts: 6	Re: My new 73 Haha, well my buddy in Sacramento brought it down from WA, but he never registered it here. Couple of bucks at AAA to bring the registration up to date took care of that. Gotta love having a pre-76, no smog ever. It's got a bit of rust from it's time in the PNW, but nothing terrible.



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