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07-01-2010, 12:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Crescent Valley, NV
Posts: 40
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New here and a project in hand
Hi everyone. This is my first post on this site.
I just aquired a 1969 Chevy C-20 2wd P/U. I was trying to find somone the other day, and in his yard, I found this. I talked to him about it. He wanted "a couple days to find the title, a day to clean it out, and I really feel like being a Jew today, so how about $40. That will pay off my bill at Sam's and get me another pack of cigarettes." That was after we had been messing with it for a couple hours, and was able to get it running. We got it to my house yesterday, and I put some more time in it. I can get it to start and run, but only if I put gas in the carb. I am getting fuel all the way to the carb, but not into the carb. I think everything is varnished up from sitting for about 10 years. It is all original the best I can tell. It still has the AM radio, and I ran the number on the motor, and found out it is a 307. Not sure if I should be excited or nervous about that. I can't figure out what I want to do with it. I like the idea of just keeping the motor stock, and redoing the body, as it is in rough shape, but I think it is servicable. This will not be my first go-around. A few years back, I did a 1985 Ford F150 that I got from a Junkyard, and ran it into the ground. I was in high school then, and really didn't know what I was doing, but is sure was fun. I live in a really dusty area, and have no garage, so I am not wanting to go haywire with details, but just make it nice and serviceable. I will also be using this as a daily driver, errand runner, load the 4 wheeler in the back and go for a ride, pick-up. I have a 2003 Dodge ¾ p/u that is my main rig, and will be used for hunting in the winter (lion hunting), and anytime I will be going outside of the valley on the dirt roads. (not many paved roads in the valley either). Any ideas? Thanks, and I hope to post often. Marcial |
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07-01-2010, 12:38 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
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Re: New here and a project in hand
welcome! 40$ thats the best deal ive ever heard of! that truck should clean up with some work. this place is great lots of info!
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John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
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07-01-2010, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Winona Lake, IN
Posts: 6,537
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Re: New here and a project in hand
Welcome to the board!!! Congrats on the helluva deal you got!!
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70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear |
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07-01-2010, 01:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Atoka, TN
Posts: 240
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Re: New here and a project in hand
welcome. nice find. dont be nervous about the 307. it is a great engine. i used to have one in my 68. ran the dog s^&* out of it and it never gave me any troubles. thats more than i can say about any 350 i have ever had.
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Mark  1968 C-10 SWB 307/munci 4spd/411possi 1986-1990 1972 Cheyenne-10 LWB 350/TH350  IF SHE WHOULD HAVE KEEPT THE SHIRT ON THEY WOULDNT HAVE BROKEN UP THANKS ADAM SANDLERU. S. Navy Seabee "CAN DO", "The difficult we do at once. The impossible may take a little bit longer.","We Build We Fight", "Work Hard Play Hard" |
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07-01-2010, 02:14 PM
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Kill Bill...et
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa
Posts: 366
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Re: New here and a project in hand
Good score. $40 won't even fill my tank! I can't believe you got a runner for that price! Hopefully the dry Nevada weather's been good to that old timer. Welcome to the board!
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07-01-2010, 03:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Salina, Kansas
Posts: 1,998
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Re: New here and a project in hand
id spend money to rebuild carb. fuel pump and filters and drive the heck outta it
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1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796 |
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07-01-2010, 05:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: San Francisco, CA USA
Posts: 2,454
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Re: New here and a project in hand
40 bux and it runs? Some people have all the luck! Congrats.
Ray |
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07-01-2010, 06:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Crescent Valley, NV
Posts: 40
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Re: New here and a project in hand
Ha Ha - Luck is a good word! I have actually never been THIS lucky when it comes to stumbling on good deals, lol... Gonna go out in a few minutes and mess with it a little more.
Marcial |
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07-02-2010, 12:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: tijuana b.c.
Posts: 221
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Re: New here and a project in hand
good truck and great deal welcome and good look with the lions
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