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tomlamb · 06-06-2008, 09:11 AM

I have been a lurker for several months prior to getting my 66 so I wanted to formally introduce us. She was a barn find, and had sat for years without being run. I towed her home, replaced the fuel pump, cleaned the gas tank and recently had to fix the radiator.

Her specs:
87 IROC 350 TPI motor with a TH350
2.5” drop spindles with bags in the rear
Lot’s of black widows hanging on the under-carriage

Plans?
Overdrive
Fix rust
Paint

Tim64 · 06-06-2008, 09:39 AM

Cool truck! Good luck

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-06-2008, 09:39 AM

truckn' · 06-06-2008, 09:53 AM

nice short bed welcome from east tennessee

greg64 · 06-06-2008, 09:55 AM

Welcome from BC! Neat truck.... I'd like to see pictures of the TPI. Looks like the 5 lug conversion was already done. Does it have discs on the front?

tomlamb · 06-06-2008, 10:07 AM

It does have disks in front. Not sure what kit is used but it has drop spindles. There is also the PS setup in there, again not sure what kit he used. I still have a lot of cleanup to do...

Here is a pic of the TPI

Jerry Jones · 06-06-2008, 10:11 AM

Lookin' good, welcome aboard from Northern California.

salazar44 · 06-06-2008, 11:44 PM

fricken just gave me the chills with the black widow comment! I hate them! I also had the same prob with mine as it sat in my driveway waiting for love and affection!

68c10owner · 06-07-2008, 12:19 PM

cool project. I dig the slot mags. If I keep my 62 I`ll be looking for a set for my project. Give them a good polish and keep them on there. Looks like they fit good and you don`t see too many anymore.

Frizzle Fry · 06-07-2008, 12:30 PM

Wow someone put some effort into that truck just to let it sit in a barn ...good find!

tomlamb · 06-07-2008, 01:55 PM

Thanks All,

It does looks like someone did a lot of work on it, some good some not so... I just changed the trans cross member (CPP tube one) as there was some strange unit in there and it was hitting the trans pan and causing a big leak. Had to repair the radiator and re-wire the fan so it does not corrode again. Thus far, just trying to get it running reliably before I get to rust repair, paint, and either a 5.3/4l60 swap or add a 700R4/200-4r.

I also like the old school slotted Mags so I will likely keep them.

**scotts62** · 06-07-2008, 03:10 PM

Man thats a good lookin barn queen! You got a lucky find there! Looks good, keep us posted with pics too

tomlamb · 06-07-2008, 06:57 PM

Well, it was a good day today, I got the trans cross member in and got the AC working and blowing cold and I only have 2 band aids to show for it. Next step is chasing down some electrical gremlins.

Dinos63 · 06-07-2008, 07:25 PM

nice truck, and a good find

joe231 · 06-07-2008, 09:28 PM

sweet truck!!
and a formal WELCOME!!

Tomsriv · 06-07-2008, 09:47 PM

BTW its spelled n00b.

jk, nice truck, I like the yellow.

72BlckButy · 06-07-2008, 11:01 PM

Great looking project!

Welcome to the board!

Iron-Butt · 06-08-2008, 04:21 AM

Nice truck

06-06-2008, 09:11 AM	#1
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	And yet another Noob I have been a lurker for several months prior to getting my 66 so I wanted to formally introduce us. She was a barn find, and had sat for years without being run. I towed her home, replaced the fuel pump, cleaned the gas tank and recently had to fix the radiator. Her specs: 87 IROC 350 TPI motor with a TH350 2.5” drop spindles with bags in the rear Lot’s of black widows hanging on the under-carriage Plans? Overdrive Fix rust Paint Attached Images

06-06-2008, 09:39 AM	#2
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: And yet another Noob Cool truck! Good luck

06-06-2008, 09:39 AM	#3
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: And yet another Noob __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

06-06-2008, 09:53 AM	#4
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: And yet another Noob nice short bed welcome from east tennessee __________________ chevy, it's the american way

06-06-2008, 09:55 AM	#5
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: And yet another Noob Welcome from BC! Neat truck.... I'd like to see pictures of the TPI. Looks like the 5 lug conversion was already done. Does it have discs on the front? __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt Last edited by greg64; 06-06-2008 at 09:55 AM.

06-06-2008, 10:07 AM	#6
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: And yet another Noob It does have disks in front. Not sure what kit is used but it has drop spindles. There is also the PS setup in there, again not sure what kit he used. I still have a lot of cleanup to do... Here is a pic of the TPI Attached Images

06-06-2008, 10:11 AM	#7
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: And yet another Noob Lookin' good, welcome aboard from Northern California. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

06-06-2008, 11:44 PM	#8
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: And yet another Noob fricken just gave me the chills with the black widow comment! I hate them! I also had the same prob with mine as it sat in my driveway waiting for love and affection! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

06-07-2008, 12:19 PM	#9
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,010	Re: And yet another Noob cool project. I dig the slot mags. If I keep my 62 I`ll be looking for a set for my project. Give them a good polish and keep them on there. Looks like they fit good and you don`t see too many anymore. __________________ Anthony

06-07-2008, 12:30 PM	#10
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: And yet another Noob Wow someone put some effort into that truck just to let it sit in a barn ...good find!

06-07-2008, 01:55 PM	#11
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: And yet another Noob Thanks All, It does looks like someone did a lot of work on it, some good some not so... I just changed the trans cross member (CPP tube one) as there was some strange unit in there and it was hitting the trans pan and causing a big leak. Had to repair the radiator and re-wire the fan so it does not corrode again. Thus far, just trying to get it running reliably before I get to rust repair, paint, and either a 5.3/4l60 swap or add a 700R4/200-4r. I also like the old school slotted Mags so I will likely keep them.

06-07-2008, 03:10 PM	#12
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: And yet another Noob Man thats a good lookin barn queen! You got a lucky find there! Looks good, keep us posted with pics too __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-07-2008, 06:57 PM	#13
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: And yet another Noob Well, it was a good day today, I got the trans cross member in and got the AC working and blowing cold and I only have 2 band aids to show for it. Next step is chasing down some electrical gremlins.

06-07-2008, 07:25 PM	#14
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: And yet another Noob nice truck, and a good find __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

06-07-2008, 09:28 PM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: And yet another Noob sweet truck!! and a formal WELCOME!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 06-07-2008 at 09:29 PM.



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06-07-2008, 09:47 PM	#16
Tomsriv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 257	Re: And yet another Noob BTW its spelled n00b. jk, nice truck, I like the yellow.

06-07-2008, 11:01 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: And yet another Noob Great looking project! Welcome to the board! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-08-2008, 04:21 AM	#18
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: And yet another Noob Nice truck __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

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