Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gkolmatycki · 12-19-2006, 07:49 PM

Hey everyone I live in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. I own a restorted '69 Chevy C10 Longhorn. I bought the truck for $550.00 about 8 years ago from a farmer that had it sitting in his front yard for sale. I worked on it throughout junior high, high school, & university as money came available. Now it is appraised at almost $13,500. It was a very long project but paid off in the end. Now I have a classic cruiser to be proud of, plus it gets more attention than any new truck. Here is a picture of what it basically looks like.

I'm somewhat new to this website & have been reading many of the posts. Maybe I can get a few more tips from some of you guys/gals on here for my truck.

krue · 12-19-2006, 08:59 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Looks like you could give us some tips.

Post some more pics!

jsbgump · 12-19-2006, 11:11 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

poncho_villa · 12-19-2006, 11:47 PM

Nice truck! It's not too often you see a 283 in that year of truck. Can you tell us your method of lowering the stance. Looks like it sits just right.

Rollie396 · 12-20-2006, 01:10 AM

welcome from Lloyd.

gkolmatycki · 12-20-2006, 11:03 AM

All I used to lower my truck were lowering springs. 2" drop coils up front & 3" drop coils in the rear. To make some extra room for the michelin tires in the back I had to use 1" wheel spacers in the rear.

I know the 307 replaced the 283 in '69, but that is what was in the truck when I bought it. The 283 engine was rebuilt back in the mid '90's, the previous owner gave me some receipts when I bought the truck. It is basically stock right now with a 2 BBL, but I plan to put an edelbrock intake with a 4 BBL & K&N air filter on it this winter. Maybe get the heads rebuilt or look at buying the World Products S/R Torquer 305 heads, drop in a mild performance cam, the basic goodies to spruce the old engine up a bit. All I did to the engine so far is clean it up & paint it chevy orange, buy some new spark plugs, accel spark plug wires, & add an HEI distributer.

It may not be a powerhouse with 300+ HP, but there isn't too many people around here that can say the have an old venerable 283 under their hood. I just like to be different because everybody has a 305 or a 350.

gkolmatycki · 12-20-2006, 11:07 AM

I'd be glad to post some more pics, when I get a chance. I'm hopefully getting a digital camera for X-mas.

Pickles · 12-20-2006, 11:07 AM

Welcome from Ky, nice truck

gkolmatycki · 12-20-2006, 11:28 AM

I have a few pictures that I took with my camera phone a while ago. The quality kind of sucks but you get the idea.

Here is what my rear end looks like.

And here is what my engine look like.

This is a window decal I bought off E-Bay that I will be putting on my back window to represent.

56chevy1300 · 12-20-2006, 01:47 PM

Hi! I'm also new to this forum...I have already got some great advice.

So do you attend the Endless Summer show and shine at the Sherwood Park Alliance Church in August? I hope to have my truck done by next year's show.

Later,

Ross

gkolmatycki · 12-20-2006, 02:03 PM

I attend the show, but I don't enter my truck in the show. Don't get me wrong my truck looks great and all, but it isn't really show worthy. There are some minor imperfections in the paint & the engines not completed. It's just a cruiser that I drive during the spring & summer when the weather permits.

shaneschevys · 12-20-2006, 04:05 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

***Liz*** · 12-20-2006, 07:57 PM

Welcome to the site

***Josh*** · 12-20-2006, 08:26 PM

Welcome to the site, Hope you enjoy your stay here.

Can you please change you avatar to somethign a little more family friendly? This is a family and we try to keep avatars etc. clean as we can.

Thanks, Josh

gkolmatycki · 12-21-2006, 11:01 AM

No Problem

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-21-2006, 04:34 PM

From West TN

FarmTruk · 12-22-2006, 02:05 AM

Howdy from Wallburg, NC. That there's one fine '69.

CAL 58 GMC · 12-23-2006, 11:17 AM

Welcome to the board from central Califorina!

86swb · 12-25-2006, 06:41 PM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. Nice truck.

86swb · 12-25-2006, 06:42 PM

By the way, is that a spray in bed liner in the bed of your truck?

Kurt L · 12-25-2006, 07:03 PM

Welcome From Fl Where The Girls Run Around Almost [well You Know].welcome Sit Down Take Off Your Shoes Your Gonna Be Here Awhile.

albertarose · 12-28-2006, 12:07 PM

Sweet truck ..they are getting harder to find all the time !..Im in Cold Lake , let me know if you have parts to trade...I have some stuff too,hope to get My 69 back on the road this summer...I have been hunting for a chevrolet stepside tailgate in good shape for 10 years plus here in Alberta ..hows it going with the engine hop up ? I bet it goes like stink on 07!

Leon

gkolmatycki · 12-28-2006, 03:25 PM

Yeah, I have 1/8" thick spray in bed liner in the bed of my truck. I got a shop in town to do it for me. It was around $100. Looks good though, the chrome/wood bed looks better but i'd have to take better care of it if I installed that.

**Ron 586** · 01-15-2007, 01:57 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

**Canadian694x4** · 01-15-2007, 04:45 AM

Welcome To The Boards From A Fellow Canuck!

12-19-2006, 07:49 PM	#1
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Hey everyone I live in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. I own a restorted '69 Chevy C10 Longhorn. I bought the truck for $550.00 about 8 years ago from a farmer that had it sitting in his front yard for sale. I worked on it throughout junior high, high school, & university as money came available. Now it is appraised at almost $13,500. It was a very long project but paid off in the end. Now I have a classic cruiser to be proud of, plus it gets more attention than any new truck. Here is a picture of what it basically looks like. I'm somewhat new to this website & have been reading many of the posts. Maybe I can get a few more tips from some of you guys/gals on here for my truck. __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

12-19-2006, 08:59 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Looks like you could give us some tips. Post some more pics! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-19-2006, 11:11 PM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

12-19-2006, 11:47 PM	#4
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Nice truck! It's not too often you see a 283 in that year of truck. Can you tell us your method of lowering the stance. Looks like it sits just right.

12-20-2006, 01:10 AM	#5
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB welcome from Lloyd. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

12-20-2006, 11:03 AM	#6
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB All I used to lower my truck were lowering springs. 2" drop coils up front & 3" drop coils in the rear. To make some extra room for the michelin tires in the back I had to use 1" wheel spacers in the rear. I know the 307 replaced the 283 in '69, but that is what was in the truck when I bought it. The 283 engine was rebuilt back in the mid '90's, the previous owner gave me some receipts when I bought the truck. It is basically stock right now with a 2 BBL, but I plan to put an edelbrock intake with a 4 BBL & K&N air filter on it this winter. Maybe get the heads rebuilt or look at buying the World Products S/R Torquer 305 heads, drop in a mild performance cam, the basic goodies to spruce the old engine up a bit. All I did to the engine so far is clean it up & paint it chevy orange, buy some new spark plugs, accel spark plug wires, & add an HEI distributer. It may not be a powerhouse with 300+ HP, but there isn't too many people around here that can say the have an old venerable 283 under their hood. I just like to be different because everybody has a 305 or a 350. __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

12-20-2006, 11:07 AM	#7
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB I'd be glad to post some more pics, when I get a chance. I'm hopefully getting a digital camera for X-mas. __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

12-20-2006, 11:07 AM	#8
Pickles Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 811	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Welcome from Ky, nice truck __________________ Pickles

12-20-2006, 11:28 AM	#9
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB I have a few pictures that I took with my camera phone a while ago. The quality kind of sucks but you get the idea. Here is what my rear end looks like. And here is what my engine look like. This is a window decal I bought off E-Bay that I will be putting on my back window to represent. __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

12-20-2006, 01:47 PM	#10
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Hi! I'm also new to this forum...I have already got some great advice. So do you attend the Endless Summer show and shine at the Sherwood Park Alliance Church in August? I hope to have my truck done by next year's show. Later, Ross

12-20-2006, 02:03 PM	#11
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB I attend the show, but I don't enter my truck in the show. Don't get me wrong my truck looks great and all, but it isn't really show worthy. There are some minor imperfections in the paint & the engines not completed. It's just a cruiser that I drive during the spring & summer when the weather permits. __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

12-20-2006, 04:05 PM	#12
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

12-20-2006, 07:57 PM	#13
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Welcome to the site

12-20-2006, 08:26 PM	#14
*Josh* He's got mean nasty FANGS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 6,514	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Welcome to the site, Hope you enjoy your stay here. Can you please change you avatar to somethign a little more family friendly? This is a family and we try to keep avatars etc. clean as we can. Thanks, Josh __________________ 2004 K2500 Burb 1999 C3500 1985 Cutlass Supreme 1969 C-10 1967 C-10 Panel josh@67-72chevytrucks.com

12-21-2006, 11:01 AM	#15
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB No Problem __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System



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12-21-2006, 04:34 PM	#16
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-22-2006, 02:05 AM	#17
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Howdy from Wallburg, NC. That there's one fine '69. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

12-23-2006, 11:17 AM	#18
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Welcome to the board from central Califorina! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

12-25-2006, 06:41 PM	#19
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. Nice truck. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

12-25-2006, 06:42 PM	#20
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB By the way, is that a spray in bed liner in the bed of your truck? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 12-25-2006 at 06:42 PM.

12-25-2006, 07:03 PM	#21
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Welcome From Fl Where The Girls Run Around Almost [well You Know].welcome Sit Down Take Off Your Shoes Your Gonna Be Here Awhile.

12-28-2006, 12:07 PM	#22
albertarose Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: alberta canada Posts: 162	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Sweet truck ..they are getting harder to find all the time !..Im in Cold Lake , let me know if you have parts to trade...I have some stuff too,hope to get My 69 back on the road this summer...I have been hunting for a chevrolet stepside tailgate in good shape for 10 years plus here in Alberta ..hows it going with the engine hop up ? I bet it goes like stink on 07! Leon

12-28-2006, 03:25 PM	#23
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Yeah, I have 1/8" thick spray in bed liner in the bed of my truck. I got a shop in town to do it for me. It was around $100. Looks good though, the chrome/wood bed looks better but i'd have to take better care of it if I installed that. __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System

01-15-2007, 01:57 AM	#24
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

01-15-2007, 04:45 AM	#25
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Newbie from Sherwood Park, AB Welcome To The Boards From A Fellow Canuck! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

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