Hello from Springtown Texas - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BillyBlaze · 06-03-2009, 08:50 AM

Hey guys!
Just picked up a 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 1/2 with a 454
The body is straight, paint is good for it's age.
Had to get a battery, fuel pump, tranny seals, timing belt service and tune up, not bad for 350.00 though.
pictures to follow.
Glad I found this place!

Cyclone44 · 06-03-2009, 09:24 AM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn......

dammitmitchell · 06-03-2009, 09:46 AM

hat's up fellow texan..!

Skirkpat · 06-03-2009, 10:04 AM

Welcome from the Show Me State, Gotta get pic's!!

jsbgump · 06-03-2009, 11:02 AM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

72BlckButy · 06-03-2009, 01:55 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home.

shaneschevys · 06-03-2009, 02:35 PM

Welcome from FT worth!

BillyBlaze · 06-03-2009, 08:56 PM

Hey thanks for the warm welcome!
Add a new steering box to the repairs, should have some pictures to post within a week.
I have the original brochure for 1973 and owners manual that was in the glove box....I thought that was pretty cool

dammitmitchell · 06-03-2009, 09:02 PM

gotta get pictures of your truck brother

jholley · 06-03-2009, 09:11 PM

from Waco

Tx Firefighter · 06-03-2009, 09:34 PM

Springtown. That place is full of hicks and troublemakers.

BillyBlaze · 06-03-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Springtown. That place is full of hicks and troublemakers.

I'm the latter....I wish I would have known you last week I would have invited you to a big party.

I am a singer songwriter, I played and had 2 other bands, brisket,etc and a shinner keg.....oh well there's always next time

Yep i will take some pics, i will have my truck back ina week.....a friend is putting in the steering box for me.

Skirkpat · 06-04-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Springtown. That place is full of hicks and troublemakers.

And from what I hear at least one guy that powder coats? He's pretty pretty good from what everyone says, but for some reason the name escapes me? Hopefully he will introduce himself?

Would be good to not have to ship parts !!

Jerry Jones · 06-04-2009, 11:37 AM

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

little nick D · 06-04-2009, 01:57 PM

hey man welcome from somebody not to far from you!!!

DREAMS OF A 67 · 06-04-2009, 05:38 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

BillyBlaze · 06-04-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skirkpat

And from what I hear at least one guy that powder coats? He's pretty pretty good from what everyone says, but for some reason the name escapes me? Hopefully he will introduce himself?

Would be good to not have to ship parts !!

a good powdercoat guy is good to find

Number98 · 06-05-2009, 11:24 AM

Welcome to the board from Georgia!

BillyBlaze · 06-06-2009, 07:23 PM

OK, here's a link to pics of my new old truck!

http://www.billyblaze.net/chevy/chevy.html

Let me know what you think

BillyBlaze · 06-07-2009, 11:52 AM

As you can tell from the engine baypic, I need to gunk the engine.
Also I have discovered that it needs some brake work.
The engine is running pretty strong, however I think the quadrajet needs to be rebuilt or replaced with a edlebrock or holly.....which carb would you guys suggest for this 454? model #and make?

Any help is appreciated

Also any idea where I might be able tto pick up another set of stainless steel hubcaps to match the ones on the truck?

babyJay · 06-07-2009, 12:09 PM

Welcome to an awesome site, and hello from central Indiana!

My72BB · 06-11-2009, 09:34 AM

Nice Truck!!!

If you are going to keep it stock then I am a really big fan of the Quadrajet. You might be able to find someone local to rebuild but when I lived in Ft. Worth...no such luck a few years ago. They are really not that difficult to rebuild BUT...the throttle shafts wear and that is there #1 problem when getting a few miles on them.

I dealt with a guy in Wisconsin...Sparkys (414) 447-7500 who does nothing but rebuilds Quadrajets. Give him a call and I bet you will like the results.

As far as hubcaps...Those are very easy to come buy...watch on this website as I see them quite often...Also...Ebay has those.

Good luck!

BillyBlaze · 06-11-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My72BB

Nice Truck!!!

If you are going to keep it stock then I am a really big fan of the Quadrajet. You might be able to find someone local to rebuild but when I lived in Ft. Worth...no such luck a few years ago. They are really not that difficult to rebuild BUT...the throttle shafts wear and that is there #1 problem when getting a few miles on them.

I dealt with a guy in Wisconsin...Sparkys (414) 447-7500 who does nothing but rebuilds Quadrajets. Give him a call and I bet you will like the results.

As far as hubcaps...Those are very easy to come buy...watch on this website as I see them quite often...Also...Ebay has those.

Good luck!

awesome news! Thanks

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-14-2009, 10:50 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon....

BillyBlaze · 06-14-2009, 12:04 PM

Thanks again all, for the very warm welcome....i look forward to using these forums a lot once I have access to the other threads....lol
I am excited about restoring the old truck....she's in pretty good shape already

06-03-2009, 09:24 AM	#2
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Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Hello from Springtown Texas Welcome from the Show Me State, Gotta get pic's!!

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06-03-2009, 08:50 AM	#1
BillyBlaze Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Springtown,Tx. Posts: 60	Hello from Springtown Texas Hey guys! Just picked up a 1973 Cheyenne Super 10 1/2 with a 454 The body is straight, paint is good for it's age. Had to get a battery, fuel pump, tranny seals, timing belt service and tune up, not bad for 350.00 though. pictures to follow. Glad I found this place!

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06-03-2009, 08:56 PM	#8
BillyBlaze Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Springtown,Tx. Posts: 60	Re: Hello from Springtown Texas Hey thanks for the warm welcome! Add a new steering box to the repairs, should have some pictures to post within a week. I have the original brochure for 1973 and owners manual that was in the glove box....I thought that was pretty cool

06-03-2009, 09:02 PM	#9
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Hello from Springtown Texas gotta get pictures of your truck brother __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

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06-03-2009, 09:34 PM	#11
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06-06-2009, 07:23 PM	#19
BillyBlaze Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Springtown,Tx. Posts: 60	Re: Hello from Springtown Texas OK, here's a link to pics of my new old truck! http://www.billyblaze.net/chevy/chevy.html Let me know what you think

06-07-2009, 11:52 AM	#20
BillyBlaze Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Springtown,Tx. Posts: 60	Re: Hello from Springtown Texas As you can tell from the engine baypic, I need to gunk the engine. Also I have discovered that it needs some brake work. The engine is running pretty strong, however I think the quadrajet needs to be rebuilt or replaced with a edlebrock or holly.....which carb would you guys suggest for this 454? model #and make? Any help is appreciated Also any idea where I might be able tto pick up another set of stainless steel hubcaps to match the ones on the truck?

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06-11-2009, 09:34 AM	#22
My72BB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fairfield, PA Posts: 503	Re: Hello from Springtown Texas Nice Truck!!! If you are going to keep it stock then I am a really big fan of the Quadrajet. You might be able to find someone local to rebuild but when I lived in Ft. Worth...no such luck a few years ago. They are really not that difficult to rebuild BUT...the throttle shafts wear and that is there #1 problem when getting a few miles on them. I dealt with a guy in Wisconsin...Sparkys (414) 447-7500 who does nothing but rebuilds Quadrajets. Give him a call and I bet you will like the results. As far as hubcaps...Those are very easy to come buy...watch on this website as I see them quite often...Also...Ebay has those. Good luck!

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06-14-2009, 12:04 PM	#25
BillyBlaze Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Springtown,Tx. Posts: 60	Re: Hello from Springtown Texas Thanks again all, for the very warm welcome....i look forward to using these forums a lot once I have access to the other threads....lol I am excited about restoring the old truck....she's in pretty good shape already

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