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whitesswj · 01-03-2004, 11:41 PM

Guys, i have a 68 C10 long bed with a 250, no P/S, no P/B. 3 on tree. Has nice saw blade like wheels. 15x8 in front and 15x10 in back. Wood floor for Bed. Very Straight! ( well for the most part ). Has orginal under bed Spare rack. Traded title for title w/ the past owner for an 89 Caviler - worth about 500. RUNS GREAT!!
I Got it on 10-2-03 and i've adjusted the valves - very easy, put a new oil pan gasket, timeing cover gasket, water pump gasket, and valve cover gasket, and new 235/75R15 GoodYear Wranglers on it (good deal at Walmart 4 for 200 minus discount (i work there). The guy is pretty much giving me anything he has to help fix this truck. Like the passenger side front inner fender, a rear bumper, The Front "Letters" if he can find them, (this guy is an awesome guy).
I have a Motorcycle that i can't title in MO that he is trading me a 67 250 for straight. (HELP WITH MODIFICATIONS TO THIS 250). I plan on makin this engine comparable to a stock v8 but i like the I6 so i'm stickin w/ em.
If anyone has any advice and tips or what ever else you have to offer, FYI's, etc. Let me hear them!!
I'm 20 and this is my first resto project.
This C10 is my everyday truck and my 2nd love (I got it after my wife

).

whitesswj · 01-03-2004, 11:42 PM

Oh, i need a new hood hinge badly! help me out!

whitesswj · 01-03-2004, 11:44 PM

one more thing, there is no wood in that wonderful Wood floor bed!

Paul72 · 01-04-2004, 12:28 AM

Welcome to the board from MN!

I can't help you on the parts you need, but you're in the right place - these guys know a LOT and someone always seems to have the part you need. Also there are a couple of vendors here - great guys!

Any pics?

Paul

EdB · 01-04-2004, 12:32 AM

I can't help much on parts but welcome from S. Miss.

EdB

toms68cst · 01-04-2004, 12:42 AM

Welcome aboard from another 68 freak. Sounds like a heck of a good trade. (For you that is!)

Paul72 · 01-04-2004, 12:43 AM

If you hurry there's a pair on e-bay - $10 right now. Ends in about 20 min

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2451594528

Hood hinges, that is

Mrs72shadetree · 01-04-2004, 12:58 AM

Welcome from Virginia

whitesswj · 01-04-2004, 01:05 AM

this is the first fornum that i've ever tried to be a part of due to the fact that everyone was so hateful. with in an hour from my first post. i feel welcome. It would be past me to say that many are Christians here or just as we would say back home in arkansas, "just a bunch of good ole' folks". thanks guys for all of your help!!
Steven!

Longhorn Man · 01-04-2004, 01:07 AM

Welcome from soggy central Ohio.
We have a couple members out in your neck of the woods. (I can think of one in your town)

whitesswj · 01-04-2004, 01:15 AM

Well put him/er in touch w/ me. whitesswj@squaredc.net
anyone in the MO AR TX KS or OK area email me!

Oh, pics will be on the way!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-04-2004, 01:19 AM

Welcome to the board this is the gratest bunch of gm truck mind's you will ever meet..

junkyardjohn · 01-04-2004, 02:35 AM

WELCOME FROM NORTHERN NEVADA. MOST OF THE PEOPLE HERE ARE KNOWLEGABLE & HELPFUL. IT'S WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST TRUCK BOARD ON THE PLANET. YOU'LL LIKE IT HERE. JOHN

**Canadian694x4** · 01-04-2004, 05:14 AM

Weclome From The Great White North!

Lippyp · 01-04-2004, 06:40 AM

And welcome from the international section from across the water in the UK. There are specs on the bed wood posted on one of the vendors boards so that if you are handy with wood you can make your own http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72%20BedWood%20Info.htm. There are also loads of great vendors that are board members on here that can supply you with parts. I have dealt with two personaly, Wes from www.ClassicHeartbeat.com and www.gmcpauls.com, they were both great and very helpful.

*rage'nrat638* · 01-04-2004, 09:50 AM

welcome from the rust belt...you'al be addicted soon....watch and see....

check out the parts board....happy shopping

**Palf70Step** · 01-04-2004, 10:03 AM

Welcome from south Mississippi.

Wootdog · 01-04-2004, 11:21 AM

I too used to live in Arkansas way back when. A little town called Mena, near the Oklahoma border. Wootdog

wrathchild · 01-04-2004, 12:25 PM

Welcome from Northern Michigan,and ditto what they said !!
Post pics asap.

69_hafton · 01-04-2004, 01:25 PM

Sounds like a good deal to me too. I really like how well my 6 runs.
I had to add an HEI distributor to get there though, the old distributor
was worn out. Wouldn't idle below 1500 rpms. Just got the book "Chevrolet
Inline Six-Cylinder Power Manual" by Leo Santucci from Amazon.com. It's ok
to dream, maybe I'll get a second engine to build while I drive the one I
have? They do some amazing things with these engines.

Hood hinges and a new wood bed are still on my list too. I'm holding out
for new GM hinge$ and new wood bed after the body work is done and it has
a new paint job. I don't see any hinges in the salvage yards that
are any better than what I've got.

Also check out inliners.org if you haven't already.

skokie · 01-04-2004, 03:43 PM

Welcome from San Jose Ca.

whitesswj · 01-13-2004, 10:06 PM

Folks, My baby got hit before I could get "good" pics up for ya. Take a look at the damage the fool left (his fault) before he ran away. Don't worry I have lots of info! Go to http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=85401

(I accidently posted in parts) so here it is in the right spot.

No, No parts yet waiting on insurance.

shuttermutt · 01-13-2004, 10:12 PM

He got ya, all right. It's nothing that can't be repaired, though. I say find that S.O.B. and make his life a living hell. As they say, "folks don't take too kindly to fellers that hit-and-run 'round here!"

D-Money · 01-13-2004, 10:29 PM

myI hate hit and runs. That totally sucks and am sorry. Accidents are really bad when they are in a truck as classic as ours. I would rather have new car hit. That can be replaced in a heartbeat.

Blue Beard · 01-13-2004, 10:29 PM

Welcome from SW Washington State.........

01-03-2004, 11:41 PM	#1
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	First post. 68 C10 Guys, i have a 68 C10 long bed with a 250, no P/S, no P/B. 3 on tree. Has nice saw blade like wheels. 15x8 in front and 15x10 in back. Wood floor for Bed. Very Straight! ( well for the most part ). Has orginal under bed Spare rack. Traded title for title w/ the past owner for an 89 Caviler - worth about 500. RUNS GREAT!! I Got it on 10-2-03 and i've adjusted the valves - very easy, put a new oil pan gasket, timeing cover gasket, water pump gasket, and valve cover gasket, and new 235/75R15 GoodYear Wranglers on it (good deal at Walmart 4 for 200 minus discount (i work there). The guy is pretty much giving me anything he has to help fix this truck. Like the passenger side front inner fender, a rear bumper, The Front "Letters" if he can find them, (this guy is an awesome guy). I have a Motorcycle that i can't title in MO that he is trading me a 67 250 for straight. (HELP WITH MODIFICATIONS TO THIS 250). I plan on makin this engine comparable to a stock v8 but i like the I6 so i'm stickin w/ em. If anyone has any advice and tips or what ever else you have to offer, FYI's, etc. Let me hear them!! I'm 20 and this is my first resto project. This C10 is my everyday truck and my 2nd love (I got it after my wife ). __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

01-03-2004, 11:42 PM	#2
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	Oh, i need a new hood hinge badly! help me out! __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

01-03-2004, 11:44 PM	#3
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	one more thing, there is no wood in that wonderful Wood floor bed! __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

01-04-2004, 12:28 AM	#4
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Welcome to the board from MN! I can't help you on the parts you need, but you're in the right place - these guys know a LOT and someone always seems to have the part you need. Also there are a couple of vendors here - great guys! Any pics? Paul __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

01-04-2004, 12:42 AM	#6
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,285	Welcome aboard from another 68 freak. Sounds like a heck of a good trade. (For you that is!) __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

01-04-2004, 12:32 AM	#5
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	I can't help much on parts but welcome from S. Miss. EdB

01-04-2004, 12:43 AM	#7
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	If you hurry there's a pair on e-bay - $10 right now. Ends in about 20 min http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2451594528 Hood hinges, that is __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

01-04-2004, 12:58 AM	#8
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01-04-2004, 01:05 AM	#9
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	this is the first fornum that i've ever tried to be a part of due to the fact that everyone was so hateful. with in an hour from my first post. i feel welcome. It would be past me to say that many are Christians here or just as we would say back home in arkansas, "just a bunch of good ole' folks". thanks guys for all of your help!! Steven! __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

01-04-2004, 01:07 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Welcome from soggy central Ohio. We have a couple members out in your neck of the woods. (I can think of one in your town)

01-04-2004, 01:15 AM	#11
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	Well put him/er in touch w/ me. whitesswj@squaredc.net anyone in the MO AR TX KS or OK area email me! Oh, pics will be on the way! __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

01-04-2004, 01:19 AM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Welcome to the board this is the gratest bunch of gm truck mind's you will ever meet.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-04-2004, 02:35 AM	#13
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	WELCOME FROM NORTHERN NEVADA. MOST OF THE PEOPLE HERE ARE KNOWLEGABLE & HELPFUL. IT'S WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST TRUCK BOARD ON THE PLANET. YOU'LL LIKE IT HERE. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

01-04-2004, 05:14 AM	#14
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01-04-2004, 06:40 AM	#15
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	And welcome from the international section from across the water in the UK. There are specs on the bed wood posted on one of the vendors boards so that if you are handy with wood you can make your own http://www.gmcpauls.com/47-72%20BedWood%20Info.htm. There are also loads of great vendors that are board members on here that can supply you with parts. I have dealt with two personaly, Wes from www.ClassicHeartbeat.com and www.gmcpauls.com, they were both great and very helpful. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission



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01-04-2004, 09:50 AM	#16
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	welcome from the rust belt...you'al be addicted soon....watch and see.... check out the parts board....happy shopping

01-04-2004, 10:03 AM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,929	Welcome from south Mississippi. __________________ 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!

01-04-2004, 11:21 AM	#18
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,677	Welcome from Virginia Beach, Va. I too used to live in Arkansas way back when. A little town called Mena, near the Oklahoma border. Wootdog __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

01-04-2004, 12:25 PM	#19
wrathchild LIKE 'EM BIG AND TOPLESS Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Frederic,Michigan Posts: 596	Welcome from Northern Michigan,and ditto what they said !! Post pics asap.

01-04-2004, 01:25 PM	#20
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	Sounds like a good deal to me too. I really like how well my 6 runs. I had to add an HEI distributor to get there though, the old distributor was worn out. Wouldn't idle below 1500 rpms. Just got the book "Chevrolet Inline Six-Cylinder Power Manual" by Leo Santucci from Amazon.com. It's ok to dream, maybe I'll get a second engine to build while I drive the one I have? They do some amazing things with these engines. Hood hinges and a new wood bed are still on my list too. I'm holding out for new GM hinge$ and new wood bed after the body work is done and it has a new paint job. I don't see any hinges in the salvage yards that are any better than what I've got. Also check out inliners.org if you haven't already. __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It

01-04-2004, 03:43 PM	#21
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,335	Welcome from San Jose Ca.

01-13-2004, 10:06 PM	#22
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	Here's the pictures you all wanted (too late) Folks, My baby got hit before I could get "good" pics up for ya. Take a look at the damage the fool left (his fault) before he ran away. Don't worry I have lots of info! Go to http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=85401 (I accidently posted in parts) so here it is in the right spot. No, No parts yet waiting on insurance. __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

01-13-2004, 10:12 PM	#23
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	He got ya, all right. It's nothing that can't be repaired, though. I say find that S.O.B. and make his life a living hell. As they say, "folks don't take too kindly to fellers that hit-and-run 'round here!" __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

01-13-2004, 10:29 PM	#24
D-Money Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CA Posts: 315	myI hate hit and runs. That totally sucks and am sorry. Accidents are really bad when they are in a truck as classic as ours. I would rather have new car hit. That can be replaced in a heartbeat. __________________ 1969 Chevy SB Truck under construction hopefully will be done early next year! Will be posting pics soon.

01-13-2004, 10:29 PM	#25
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