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akpackfan · 10-16-2009, 03:15 PM

Hello all, just bought my first "project" truck. '71 Chevy C10 LB. Engine was replaced in '07 with a 350 crate motor, Edelbrock intake and carb. Electronic ignition installed. May have gotten into more than I bargained for. I can turn a wrench but know nothing about body work and am not a "mechanic" by any means.

Body has typical rust for a "northern climate" vehicle. Rockers are gone, pulled out the carpet and found a lot of surface rust and some small holes with thin weak spots in the floor pans. Body has areas of surface rust. Drivers side cab corner is rusted through. Drivers side fender behind the front wheel is rusted through. Bed overall is in good shape. Original wood bed and metal strips. Back bumper is aftermarket but the chrome is peeling off with a good amount of surface rust on it.

Interior is pretty good besides the floor pans. New red uphostery on the seat. Dash is solid. All gauges work except the temperature gauge (no tach). Has a J&M shifter installed on the floor that took me half a day to figure out how to use it.

Anyway, based on my short description, any advice? This is not to be a show truck or "custom" but something I can drive for fun once in a while and tinker with over the winter. I would like it to look "nice" though. I need to get the rust under control so no more of the truck rots away, correct? My first question is what vendor does everyone recommend for replacement parts? LMC? Brothers? Early Classic Enterprises? Classic Parts?

Thanks for any advice and I'm sure I'll have lots of questions once I dive into it.

**too much stuff** · 10-16-2009, 05:15 PM

Welcome. Nice town you live in. Sure is growing fast from the last time i was up there. I also have a brother in eagle river.
There are some good board vendors here. I have gotten some sheetmetal parts from wes at classic heartbeat and he has been good to deal with. Someone should post a link to the board vendors as there are some good ones on this site. Eric

**john** · 10-16-2009, 05:25 PM

to the board. Wes at classic heartbeat is a good choice for parts. Full list of board vendors in my sig.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-16-2009, 05:28 PM

Welcome akpackfan, We are out of Olympia, WA. and have several customers in Alaska. We cary a full line of parts too. We always try to figure out the cheapest shipping methods to our customers in Alaska, and Hawaii. Usualy by US postal. If we can do anything for you just let us know. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-16-2009, 05:29 PM

Thank you John, You beat me to the post..

WES

akpackfan · 10-16-2009, 05:30 PM

Thanks all,

I'll be giving you a call, I'm sure, Wes. Thanks for your help.

**Stocker** · 10-16-2009, 08:41 PM

from N. Calif!

I'm surprised nobody has said it yet.... pics are always welcome!

Indyuke · 10-16-2009, 09:33 PM

Welcome from just north of Seattle. And what stocker said... you should show us some pics of your new ride.

**special-K** · 10-17-2009, 08:48 AM

Welcome from little old Maryland!

Where`s those pictures?Don`t worry if there`s much background in the shot.

10-16-2009, 03:15 PM	#1
akpackfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 38	New owner in Alaska....... Hello all, just bought my first "project" truck. '71 Chevy C10 LB. Engine was replaced in '07 with a 350 crate motor, Edelbrock intake and carb. Electronic ignition installed. May have gotten into more than I bargained for. I can turn a wrench but know nothing about body work and am not a "mechanic" by any means. Body has typical rust for a "northern climate" vehicle. Rockers are gone, pulled out the carpet and found a lot of surface rust and some small holes with thin weak spots in the floor pans. Body has areas of surface rust. Drivers side cab corner is rusted through. Drivers side fender behind the front wheel is rusted through. Bed overall is in good shape. Original wood bed and metal strips. Back bumper is aftermarket but the chrome is peeling off with a good amount of surface rust on it. Interior is pretty good besides the floor pans. New red uphostery on the seat. Dash is solid. All gauges work except the temperature gauge (no tach). Has a J&M shifter installed on the floor that took me half a day to figure out how to use it. Anyway, based on my short description, any advice? This is not to be a show truck or "custom" but something I can drive for fun once in a while and tinker with over the winter. I would like it to look "nice" though. I need to get the rust under control so no more of the truck rots away, correct? My first question is what vendor does everyone recommend for replacement parts? LMC? Brothers? Early Classic Enterprises? Classic Parts? Thanks for any advice and I'm sure I'll have lots of questions once I dive into it.

10-16-2009, 05:15 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,817	Re: New owner in Alaska....... Welcome. Nice town you live in. Sure is growing fast from the last time i was up there. I also have a brother in eagle river. There are some good board vendors here. I have gotten some sheetmetal parts from wes at classic heartbeat and he has been good to deal with. Someone should post a link to the board vendors as there are some good ones on this site. Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-16-2009, 05:25 PM	#3
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: New owner in Alaska....... to the board. Wes at classic heartbeat is a good choice for parts. Full list of board vendors in my sig. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

10-16-2009, 05:28 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: New owner in Alaska....... Welcome akpackfan, We are out of Olympia, WA. and have several customers in Alaska. We cary a full line of parts too. We always try to figure out the cheapest shipping methods to our customers in Alaska, and Hawaii. Usualy by US postal. If we can do anything for you just let us know. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-16-2009, 05:29 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: New owner in Alaska....... Thank you John, You beat me to the post.. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-16-2009, 05:30 PM	#6
akpackfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 38	Re: New owner in Alaska....... Thanks all, I'll be giving you a call, I'm sure, Wes. Thanks for your help.

10-16-2009, 08:41 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,750	Re: New owner in Alaska....... from N. Calif! I'm surprised nobody has said it yet.... pics are always welcome! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-16-2009, 09:33 PM	#8
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: New owner in Alaska....... Welcome from just north of Seattle. And what stocker said... you should show us some pics of your new ride.

10-17-2009, 08:48 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New owner in Alaska....... Welcome from little old Maryland! Where`s those pictures?Don`t worry if there`s much background in the shot. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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