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KW5413 · 09-16-2021, 10:09 AM

Well, its been a long journey through the on-boarding process but, I am finally here. Special thanks to Jcfcamero for allowing me to intrude on his life and helping me get here.

Moving on...While not new to classic / muscle cars, I am new to the C 10 world...and I am excited. A few months ago I acquired a '69 Rest-O-Mod. This is a BIG move for me since most of my vehicles have leaned more to the original side of the spectrum. Previous vehicles: '70 Nova SS (documented) recently sold. '72 El Camino sold, '78 Trans Am sold and '76 "T" Top Cutlass Salon...selling. Thinning out the herd, so to speak.

As for the C 10...Original long bed with professional short bed conversion, lowered. 350 C.I. West Coast Engine, crate. Rated 400 H.P. at flywheel. 700r4 transmission. Vintage Air, upgraded interior, Dakota gauges, power steering, power windows, etc. Looks to have a 2" drop spindle in the front and 4"(?) drop in the rear. Drives straight and true but, stiff on bumps and rough roads.

There are some "didn't get dones" on this truck, mostly body fitment issues that I will ultimately resolve. I added sun visors and LED head lights and hood pop springs. Along with a few other odds and ends to date.

Being a California truck the wipers were removed. I am in North Texas and though I never plan on driving in the rain...it do happen. I will be adding Rain Gear under cowl wiper system...soon.

Sorry for the long winded post but, it took me while to get here so catching up all at once LOL! I would attach pictures but, when I go to "manage attachments" it tells me I need to "log in". I will try again later.

Again, glad to be here.

KW5413 · 09-16-2021, 10:11 AM

Here are some pics...

eager_adventurer · 09-16-2021, 10:56 AM

Everything about the truck is beautiful including the truck bed.

KW5413 · 09-16-2021, 11:35 AM

She quickly gets down the road at a high rate of speed, too. Very fun to drive. Not that I endorse speeding, of course. I read it in a book.

**cwcarpenter98** · 09-16-2021, 03:19 PM

Welcome! That green is a great looking color

**thegarty** · 09-21-2021, 06:30 AM

Welcome to the group. Sweet truck!

72Teeroy · 09-27-2021, 06:55 AM

Welcome very nice truck keep us posted on the beauty

yuccales · 10-02-2021, 11:47 AM

Beautiful truck! Deep rally wheels always look great!

**Louisvillekytruck** · 10-02-2021, 01:04 PM

Great looking truck

**Getter-Done** · 10-02-2021, 11:21 PM

Welcome

I like the tail Gate Letters the most.

Well maybe the green paint

Nice Truck

**HO455** · 10-11-2021, 02:28 PM

Ohwwwww! Green! Just the best!
Yes I like it! Those green rally wheels put it over the top.

KW5413 · 10-11-2021, 03:07 PM

I keep thinking about changing out wheels for 20 inchers but, always fall back to...Why?

**HO455** · 10-23-2021, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KW5413

I keep thinking about changing out wheels for 20 inchers but, always fall back to...Why?

Exactly. Think how much gas you could buy and then drive that beauty with the money spent on 20's.

**The Rocknrod** · 10-21-2021, 12:14 PM

Nice truck, welcome.

**68bowtie** · 10-29-2021, 12:10 AM

I really like that firewall design.

LT7A · 10-31-2021, 02:17 AM

Welcome! That is a very nice truck.

09-16-2021, 10:09 AM	#1
KW5413 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 493	New To Site... Well, its been a long journey through the on-boarding process but, I am finally here. Special thanks to Jcfcamero for allowing me to intrude on his life and helping me get here. Moving on...While not new to classic / muscle cars, I am new to the C 10 world...and I am excited. A few months ago I acquired a '69 Rest-O-Mod. This is a BIG move for me since most of my vehicles have leaned more to the original side of the spectrum. Previous vehicles: '70 Nova SS (documented) recently sold. '72 El Camino sold, '78 Trans Am sold and '76 "T" Top Cutlass Salon...selling. Thinning out the herd, so to speak. As for the C 10...Original long bed with professional short bed conversion, lowered. 350 C.I. West Coast Engine, crate. Rated 400 H.P. at flywheel. 700r4 transmission. Vintage Air, upgraded interior, Dakota gauges, power steering, power windows, etc. Looks to have a 2" drop spindle in the front and 4"(?) drop in the rear. Drives straight and true but, stiff on bumps and rough roads. There are some "didn't get dones" on this truck, mostly body fitment issues that I will ultimately resolve. I added sun visors and LED head lights and hood pop springs. Along with a few other odds and ends to date. Being a California truck the wipers were removed. I am in North Texas and though I never plan on driving in the rain...it do happen. I will be adding Rain Gear under cowl wiper system...soon. Sorry for the long winded post but, it took me while to get here so catching up all at once LOL! I would attach pictures but, when I go to "manage attachments" it tells me I need to "log in". I will try again later. Again, glad to be here. Last edited by KW5413; 09-16-2021 at 11:31 AM.

09-16-2021, 10:11 AM	#2
KW5413 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 493	Re: New To Site... Here are some pics... Attached Images

09-16-2021, 10:56 AM	#3
eager_adventurer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 50	Re: New To Site... Everything about the truck is beautiful including the truck bed.

09-16-2021, 11:35 AM	#4
KW5413 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 493	Re: New To Site... She quickly gets down the road at a high rate of speed, too. Very fun to drive. Not that I endorse speeding, of course. I read it in a book.

09-16-2021, 03:19 PM	#5
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: New To Site... Welcome! That green is a great looking color __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

09-21-2021, 06:30 AM	#6
thegarty New Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Dodge, NE Posts: 10	Re: New To Site... Welcome to the group. Sweet truck!

09-27-2021, 06:55 AM	#7
72Teeroy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Santa Fe,Tx Posts: 119	Re: New To Site... Welcome very nice truck keep us posted on the beauty

10-02-2021, 11:47 AM	#8
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,773	Re: New To Site... Beautiful truck! Deep rally wheels always look great!

10-02-2021, 01:04 PM	#9
Louisvillekytruck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 1,109	Re: New To Site... Great looking truck

10-02-2021, 11:21 PM	#10
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,415	Re: New To Site... Welcome I like the tail Gate Letters the most. Well maybe the green paint Nice Truck __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

10-11-2021, 02:28 PM	#11
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,362	Re: New To Site... Ohwwwww! Green! Just the best! Yes I like it! Those green rally wheels put it over the top. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-11-2021, 03:07 PM	#12
KW5413 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 493	Re: New To Site... I keep thinking about changing out wheels for 20 inchers but, always fall back to...Why?

10-21-2021, 12:14 PM	#14
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New To Site... Nice truck, welcome. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-29-2021, 12:10 AM	#15
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: New To Site... I really like that firewall design. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

10-31-2021, 02:17 AM	#16
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,626	Re: New To Site... Welcome! That is a very nice truck.



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