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CosmicDad · 03-02-2019, 01:36 PM

Hello,

Just getting around to saying "Hello" despite cruising around the forums for a while now. I recently bought a 65 C10 Shortbed Stepside. Been a fun truck to work on so far. A bit challenging as the previous owners had done some part swapping and trying to figure out exactly what I have.

What I think I have is a 65 C10 with a 78 C10 350 and TH400 at least that is what I deciphered from the engine block code, who knows if I did that right but so far the parts are matching up!!

Changed out all the fluids first. The wiring was a nightmare from the previous owner so currently finishing up a complete rewire with the help of a Painless wiring kit. No!! It has not been painless but a lot of that probably falls on the installer

Very near future plans consist of a brake overhaul (new master cylinder, lines, etc.) At least the new owner converted to a 5 lug disc front/ drums rear set up but the brakes definitely need work doesn't stop nearly as well as I would like.

Anyways, just thought I would say "Hello" from TN. Look forward to talking with everyone.

hotsam · 03-02-2019, 08:25 PM

Welcome from Waaaaayyyyy east TN. Tri-Cities (Bristol area)

**Getter-Done** · 03-02-2019, 08:50 PM

Hello Neighbor
Glad you Posted pictures of that nice truck.
I am a few - - - hours away

**Grumpy old man** · 03-03-2019, 07:44 AM

There are a lot of nice trucks in Tn Your not far away over there in the (Secret city )

**A1971Blazer** · 03-04-2019, 04:27 PM

Welcome...nice truck...I'm over near Lenoir City

**straight6chevyguy** · 03-05-2019, 01:29 PM

Welcome to the forum!

blue27 · 03-12-2019, 10:20 PM

Welcome from another TN member! Congrats on the new ride.

Eric302 · 03-12-2019, 10:41 PM

Welcome, it's always fun trying to figure out what a previous owner has done.

03-02-2019, 01:36 PM	#1
CosmicDad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Posts: 2	New owner in East Tennessee Hello, Just getting around to saying "Hello" despite cruising around the forums for a while now. I recently bought a 65 C10 Shortbed Stepside. Been a fun truck to work on so far. A bit challenging as the previous owners had done some part swapping and trying to figure out exactly what I have. What I think I have is a 65 C10 with a 78 C10 350 and TH400 at least that is what I deciphered from the engine block code, who knows if I did that right but so far the parts are matching up!! Changed out all the fluids first. The wiring was a nightmare from the previous owner so currently finishing up a complete rewire with the help of a Painless wiring kit. No!! It has not been painless but a lot of that probably falls on the installer Very near future plans consist of a brake overhaul (new master cylinder, lines, etc.) At least the new owner converted to a 5 lug disc front/ drums rear set up but the brakes definitely need work doesn't stop nearly as well as I would like. Anyways, just thought I would say "Hello" from TN. Look forward to talking with everyone. Attached Images

03-02-2019, 08:25 PM	#2
hotsam Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East TN. Posts: 371	Re: New owner in East Tennessee Welcome from Waaaaayyyyy east TN. Tri-Cities (Bristol area) __________________ 1972 k10 Custom 10 Deluxe, short bed 4x4, 454, 4 speed (Sold) 1985 K30 Dump Truck 1986 Jeep CJ-7 1955 2 door 210 post

03-02-2019, 08:50 PM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 9,873	Re: New owner in East Tennessee Hello Neighbor Glad you Posted pictures of that nice truck. I am a few - - - hours away __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 85 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-03-2019, 07:44 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: New owner in East Tennessee There are a lot of nice trucks in Tn Your not far away over there in the (Secret city ) __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

03-04-2019, 04:27 PM	#5
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,408	Re: New owner in East Tennessee Welcome...nice truck...I'm over near Lenoir City __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

03-05-2019, 01:29 PM	#6
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 1,022	Re: New owner in East Tennessee Welcome to the forum! __________________ 1965 Chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 Chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 Chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 Chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 1999 Chevy k1500 Suburban 5.7L auto 4x4 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 1971 Mercury Monterey wagon 400 auto Plus other misc. ... To many projects!

03-12-2019, 10:20 PM	#7
blue27 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: East, TN Posts: 3	Re: New owner in East Tennessee Welcome from another TN member! Congrats on the new ride.

03-12-2019, 10:41 PM	#8
Eric302 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 11	Re: New owner in East Tennessee Welcome, it's always fun trying to figure out what a previous owner has done.



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