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[Frnknsteen]

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I live in southern Indiana and just picked up a 1971 C10 Deluxe long bed with a 250 inline-6, with coil spring rear. I am normally a Mopar guy (Don't hate me! , but have always liked the 67-72 Chevy trucks.

Bought the truck from a friend that was going through some issues and decided to sell. Told him if he regretted it down the road that I would sell it back to him for what I had into it. Doesn't look like is regretting it, so I guess I have a new project.

Truck is in pretty good shape. He said "It was restored about 10 years ago" but as all know, that means different things to different people. In truth,... the truck may have been painted about 10 years ago, but that's about it. I knew that from looking at it before buying, so no issues there.

Since I bought it, I've replaced the temp sensor, water pump, leaky valve covers, rebuilt the carb, replaced the roached dash pad, and am getting ready to clean up some interior items like the worn out window cranks, worn shifter lever and anti-rattle bushing.

I will be working my way through various projects that this needs like redoing the front and rear suspensions and steering for a start. Motor and trans will need going though too at some point.

Looking forward to picking your brains as I learn about 67-72 Chevy trucks!

[72 tigger]

Welcome from northern IN- I've been to Spencer. Need pics of your truck. This is a great place to learn

[truckster]

Welcome to the board!

[Ol Blue K20]

Welcome from smokey California. ...

[Getter-Done]

Welcome from Tn.

[Frnknsteen]

Thanks for the welcomes! Don't have any pictures with me today, but I will take some tonight and post them.

Being new here,... can I post them directly, or do I have to put them online somewhere else and link to them? I don't see an "upload photos" button.

Do I use the paperclip "attach" tool at the top (next to the smilies icon)? I will try by attaching pics of my Barracuda and Charger

[Frnknsteen]

Ok,... That worked. Learn something new every day!

[choctawchevyclassics]

Originally Posted by Frnknsteen

Thanks for the welcomes! Don't have any pictures with me today, but I will take some tonight and post them.

Being new here,... can I post them directly, or do I have to put them online somewhere else and link to them? I don't see an "upload photos" button.

Do I use the paperclip "attach" tool at the top (next to the smilies icon)? I will try by attaching pics of my Barracuda and Charger

My favorite Barracuda body. Welcome aboard...Nice C10 pics...

[jessemthompson]

Welcome aboard. Post pictures

[specialtyretail]

Welcome from Missouri. Todd Rusk is up in Indiana and is an invaluable source for parts and info, a good guy. Keep us updated. Thanks, Fred.

[plowro8]

Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Welcome from Missouri. Todd Rusk is up in Indiana and is an invaluable source for parts and info, a good guy. Keep us updated. Thanks, Fred.

What does Todd do, sell parts or mechanic? I would love to network with some other Indiana guys.

[Lanman1972]

Welcome, you've come to the right place. Very helpful forum for all your questions.

[72 tigger]

Todd sells parts- he’s in the Terre Haute area- not far from you. Nice Mopars

[Getter-Done]

Nice Pictures .
One of my (dream ) cars
Is a Mopar product

[bill3rail]

Love the 250 I6!
Bill

[flashed]

Very nice truck , Welcome .

[35boulder]

Nice truck. Like the color. Enjoy.

[Coley]

Nice truck and welcome to the forum.
That is a great combo to have...and I6 with the Power steering and power brakes options which makes it easy to drive.
Looks like it might be an automatic?...hard to tell.
you don't see may PS/PB/Auto- 6 cylinder trucks tho'.
The good news is that if you ever change over to a V-8 you will already have the 3:73/1 rear end ratio which is a nice gear to have in the back.
Do you have any pics of the interior?....you might have the highlander option?

Either way, very nice truck and welcome to the forum.

All good
Coley

[Frnknsteen]

Originally Posted by Coley

Nice truck and welcome to the forum.
That is a great combo to have...and I6 with the Power steering and power brakes options which makes it easy to drive.
Looks like it might be an automatic?...hard to tell.
you don't see may PS/PB/Auto- 6 cylinder trucks tho'.
The good news is that if you ever change over to a V-8 you will already have the 3:73/1 rear end ratio which is a nice gear to have in the back.
Do you have any pics of the interior?....you might have the highlander option?

Either way, very nice truck and welcome to the forum.

All good
Coley

Thanks Coley,... It is a 3spd manual on the column. Yeah, I liked that it had the power steering and brakes. Previous owner changed it over to newer HEI distributer and ignition.

I didn't take any pictures of the interior because I have it all pulled apart putting the new dash pad, Retrosound stereo, and window cranks and door handles. I will post some when I can. The interior was in pretty good shape. The only thing I don't like is it appears they replaced the bench seat upholstery because it is a completely different shade of green. There is more blue in it or something,.... it just doesn't look right to me.

[Frnknsteen]

Originally Posted by Coley

Nice truck and welcome to the forum.
That is a great combo to have...and I6 with the Power steering and power brakes options which makes it easy to drive.
Looks like it might be an automatic?...hard to tell.
you don't see may PS/PB/Auto- 6 cylinder trucks tho'.
The good news is that if you ever change over to a V-8 you will already have the 3:73/1 rear end ratio which is a nice gear to have in the back.
Do you have any pics of the interior?....you might have the highlander option?

Either way, very nice truck and welcome to the forum.

All good
Coley

Finally got the Retrosound stereo installed and the interior back together. Thought I'd post up some pics of the interior.

Coley,... What is the "Highlander Interior" and how do I know if I have it? Sorry, but while I like these years of trucks, I have a lot to learn about the different options.

Oh, ... yeah, and the 80 something Camaro steering wheel is next to go. Just have to decide what to put back in there. I found that I can order repop steering wheels, but wow are they proud of them!! $$. Need something more period correct though!

[ncpetersc]

Originally Posted by Frnknsteen

Finally got the Retrosound stereo installed and the interior back together. Thought I'd post up some pics of the interior.

Coley,... What is the "Highlander Interior" and how do I know if I have it? Sorry, but while I like these years of trucks, I have a lot to learn about the different options.

Oh, ... yeah, and the 80 something Camaro steering wheel is next to go. Just have to decide what to put back in there. I found that I can order repop steering wheels, but wow are they proud of them!! $$. Need something more period correct though!

I think "Highlander" is the plaid seats. Orange, Blue, or Avocado I think. Oops forgot grey.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635040l

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by Frnknsteen

Bought the truck from a friend that was going through some issues and decided to sell. Told him if he regretted it down the road that I would sell it back to him for what I had into it.

If it were me I’d want to give him a time frame. Let’s say a year down the road he suddenly “regrets” selling it to you after you’ve really made it the way you want, got all the bugs out and have hundreds (if not more) hours in it. Does he still have the option then? I guess I’m leary of open ended deals. It could create a problem between friends....oh and welcome to the forum bud! This place has the potential to be a serious addiction😂

[Frnknsteen]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

If it were me I’d want to give him a time frame. Let’s say a year down the road he suddenly “regrets” selling it to you after you’ve really made it the way you want, got all the bugs out and have hundreds (if not more) hours in it. Does he still have the option then? I guess I’m leary of open ended deals. It could create a problem between friends....oh and welcome to the forum bud! This place has the potential to be a serious addiction😂

Makes sense Cornerstone, and thanks for the welcome. I don't think he is going to be interested in getting it back, but you make a good point. We've talked and he has seen us running around and the fixes we have done.

Talked to him recently and he said it was nice to see that someone was enjoying it, taking care of it, and fixing the things it needed. He and his wife still have his old Montego and just bought a newer Mustang convertible, so I really don't think he is regretting it at all. I was mainly worried that he would have seller's regret right after selling it, but he has moved on without regret.

[72 tigger]

Nice truck- hope you can enjoy it for years. Thanks for the pics

[Coley]

Interior looks good !
As for the Highlander option, I think it was a '72 option only and it looks like you have a '71 so you might be a year early for that.
No problem tho'...it looks like your seat was redone at some point and apart from the steering wheel, it looks pretty clean and stock.
If you decide to put the seat back to stock fabric that is available from quite a few sources all in a pre-sewn and fit package.

Nice truck tho'....hard to find them in original condition like that.

All good
Coley