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acool66 · 04-04-2011, 08:20 PM

I just wanted to show the newest member of my family, and say hello to the C10 faithful. Let me know that you all think. Hey did you see the curtains.

Joemomma1 · 04-04-2011, 08:23 PM

I like.
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**scotts62** · 04-04-2011, 08:32 PM

Nice!

aboard!

**tazattitude** · 04-04-2011, 08:40 PM

Very nice!!!!

likaroc13 · 04-04-2011, 08:47 PM

wow, very nice...we need more details!

kalirodding · 04-04-2011, 08:56 PM

Nice truck. Looks just like mine, but better paint.
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REDNOSE65 · 04-04-2011, 09:02 PM

Cool man, I dig it. Welcome and what are your plans???

acool66 · 04-05-2011, 12:32 AM

Thanks you guys. Of course I do have plans. 1st the camper is history and the wiring is a nightmare, a total splice and dice birds nest everything is going a complete gut. Next are the brakes, 6 to5 lug power discs front and new rear drums. Then wheel and new tires, the tires dated 5-92 no kidding almost 20yrs. that should keep busy for a while. I will post pics of the process.

kieth · 04-05-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by acool66

Thanks you guys. Of course I do have plans. 1st the camper is history and the wiring is a nightmare, a total splice and dice birds nest everything is going a complete gut. Next are the brakes, 6 to5 lug power discs front and new rear drums. Then wheel and new tires, the tires dated 5-92 no kidding almost 20yrs. that should keep busy for a while. I will post pics of the process.

I would rethink he 6 to 5 lug conversion, I converted mine to 5 x 5 and wish I had not, there are a lot of nice 6 lug wheels and tire combos that are available I used a 91 burb front crossmember which you could use also but it will only cost you $200.00 to go with new 6 lug drop spindles, you will pay the difference later trying to find 5 x 5 wheels JMO

MikeN · 04-05-2011, 09:53 AM

It would be a shame not use those stock wheels and hubcaps. They look perfect on that truck IMHO.

**N2TRUX** · 04-15-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kieth

I would rethink he 6 to 5 lug conversion, I converted mine to 5 x 5 and wish I had not...... you will pay the difference later trying to find 5 x 5 wheels....

Thats the oddest advice I have ever heard. Maybe if your stuck on stock wheels and caps, but certainly not in aftermarket. There a gazillion wheels out there in 5x5 pattern. Trying to find a 6 lug wheel with the correct backspace is much harder to locate.

Regardless, the 73-87 disc conversion is the best bang for the buck.

chillware · 04-05-2011, 12:35 AM

nice truck man! Good luck on your project and be sure to post pics along the way!

**Captainfab** · 04-05-2011, 01:47 AM

Welcome to the forum

That is a very nice, clean and straight looking truck. What does it have for an engine and trans?

Pop's C-10 · 04-05-2011, 06:31 AM

Welcome

Q.8 · 04-05-2011, 08:56 AM

oooh...cute girl.

Str8axle · 04-05-2011, 12:05 PM

That's a hot truck!!! Welcome to the board.

glos55 · 04-05-2011, 01:16 PM

Welcome to the site!!!! About your plans........ I'd slam it and keep the camper on it.

Revoh · 04-05-2011, 02:06 PM

I like it!

1LoC10 · 04-05-2011, 02:15 PM

looks great

markeb01 · 04-05-2011, 10:11 PM

Welcome to the forum. Nice looking ride, look forward to progress/updates.

**jocko** · 04-05-2011, 10:45 PM

I'm with Glos55, slam it and keep the camper! (I'd never do that, but I'd love to see someone else do it!!) All kidding aside - that's a sweet truck, with or without the cap.

Regarding the comments on the 6 vs 5 lug stuff, I know folks are divided on this, and I fall on the 6 lug side of the fence - I agree with keith, there's lots o 6 lug wheel options. I never dreamed I'd prefer 6 lug, just seems like blasphemy for a guy that grew up with 5 lug cragars on old bel airs. BUT, I've seen the light, and I personally prefer the 6 lug on the trucks. But what I think doesn't matter - all you should do is pick the wheels you "must" have, and that decision will make your 5 or 6 lug question elementary...

trevota · 04-07-2011, 11:55 PM

very nice truck

franky69c10 · 04-08-2011, 12:03 AM

Welcome

what part of AZ r u from

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Andyboy · 04-14-2011, 10:45 PM

Nice truck! I agree with MikeN about the hubcaps

mr andrerson · 04-15-2011, 01:07 AM

id like to see where u go with this!!!

04-04-2011, 08:20 PM	#1
acool66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: arizona Posts: 38	Im new here and this is my 66 shorty I just wanted to show the newest member of my family, and say hello to the C10 faithful. Let me know that you all think. Hey did you see the curtains. Attached Images

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04-05-2011, 12:32 AM	#8
acool66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: arizona Posts: 38	Re: Im new here and this is my 66 shorty Thanks you guys. Of course I do have plans. 1st the camper is history and the wiring is a nightmare, a total splice and dice birds nest everything is going a complete gut. Next are the brakes, 6 to5 lug power discs front and new rear drums. Then wheel and new tires, the tires dated 5-92 no kidding almost 20yrs. that should keep busy for a while. I will post pics of the process.

04-05-2011, 09:53 AM	#10
MikeN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 805	Re: Im new here and this is my 66 shorty It would be a shame not use those stock wheels and hubcaps. They look perfect on that truck IMHO.

04-05-2011, 12:35 AM	#12
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04-05-2011, 01:16 PM	#17
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04-05-2011, 10:45 PM	#21
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Im new here and this is my 66 shorty I'm with Glos55, slam it and keep the camper! (I'd never do that, but I'd love to see someone else do it!!) All kidding aside - that's a sweet truck, with or without the cap. Regarding the comments on the 6 vs 5 lug stuff, I know folks are divided on this, and I fall on the 6 lug side of the fence - I agree with keith, there's lots o 6 lug wheel options. I never dreamed I'd prefer 6 lug, just seems like blasphemy for a guy that grew up with 5 lug cragars on old bel airs. BUT, I've seen the light, and I personally prefer the 6 lug on the trucks. But what I think doesn't matter - all you should do is pick the wheels you "must" have, and that decision will make your 5 or 6 lug question elementary... Last edited by jocko; 04-15-2011 at 02:15 PM.

04-07-2011, 11:55 PM	#22
trevota Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: maple ridge BC canada Posts: 58	Re: Im new here and this is my 66 shorty very nice truck

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04-14-2011, 10:45 PM	#24
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Im new here and this is my 66 shorty Nice truck! I agree with MikeN about the hubcaps

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