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70~BigBlock~Project · 06-06-2008, 10:07 AM

Just bought a 1970 Custom/10 as a project for my girlfriend and I to restore together. Found this pickup on craiglist and watched the price fall for almost a month until I couldn't resist. I was pleasantly suprised to find very little rust other than the usual culprits (rockers/corners/cab supports) however this was used as a work truck and the bedsides have been beat pretty hard, but nothing a few patch panel won't clean up very nice. Plans for this truck include a 3/4 drop, disk brakes all around, A/C conversion (to keep the girlfriend happy), relocation of the gas tank (my 6'3 frame needs a little extra room!), and a 440ci BBC mated to a 5 speed out of a '97 1500.

So after looking at some of the valuable information being shared on this board I decided to sign up and share what I have to offer and hopefully glean some tricks from those who have been doing this a heck of a lot longer than I have...haha! I look forward to getting to know the crowd and especially to see how many Kansas City area members there are. Suppose I better get pack to part reasearching...er, I mean work...

Jerry Jones · 06-06-2008, 10:09 AM

Welcome aboard from Northern California. Keep us posted on your progress.

Old Dave · 06-06-2008, 10:39 AM

Welcome to the board neighbor. A lot of great people here and lots of knowledge for the asking.

70~BigBlock~Project · 06-06-2008, 10:57 AM

Thanks! As soon as I really get started on it I will start a project thread, but so far I've only had time to rebuild the carb and set the timing to get it running a little better for the time being. I have a rental house I'm remodeling and as soon as thats done its game on for this ol' pickup.

Just a small humorous note those familiar with KC will appreciate: The guy had the carb tuned so rich just to keep it running that I drained over 1/2 a tank driving it home from Belton to Independence...its better now, but I think the vacuum controled advance is causing me problems because it still doesn't like the throttle dropped when under load, but it'll rev through the roof in park...

shaneschevys · 06-06-2008, 11:12 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

jsbgump · 06-06-2008, 11:36 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

babyJay · 06-06-2008, 12:41 PM

Hi, and welcome, from Indiana.

72BlckButy · 06-06-2008, 09:41 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

Just to bring a few things to your attention....

Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (North Kansas City)

2008 Board Meet in Big Sandy, TN

tcb-1 · 06-06-2008, 10:02 PM

70 Bigblock,
Nice to have another KC area person aboard! We have many board members around this area, from Mid MO to Mid KS and all are stand up guys. Also, there are several members in your immediate area that have and sell good used parts.

Again, nice to have you here. Post up any questions you may have. There is an absolute wealth of information this board has concerning our rigs!!!

Cyclone44 · 06-06-2008, 10:33 PM

from Knoxville Tn...

GRIMSS · 06-06-2008, 11:45 PM

Welcome from Hardin, MO

L0WRIDE · 06-07-2008, 05:15 AM

Welcome to the boards

DREAMS OF A 67 · 06-07-2008, 08:35 AM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

BACKYARD88 · 06-07-2008, 11:00 AM

from South Texas!

krue · 06-07-2008, 11:06 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

PhilaTruck · 06-07-2008, 12:51 PM

Welcome to the board from Philadelphia. Sounds like you've got a great project!

-Todd

86swb · 06-07-2008, 10:13 PM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

70~BigBlock~Project · 06-09-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

70 Bigblock,
Nice to have another KC area person aboard! We have many board members around this area, from Mid MO to Mid KS and all are stand up guys. Also, there are several members in your immediate area that have and sell good used parts.

Again, nice to have you here. Post up any questions you may have. There is an absolute wealth of information this board has concerning our rigs!!!

Thanks! Who are the area members who sell parts? I guess I'm lucky to have Jim Carter just down the road from me. They're a little high but when you consider how much you pay for shipping on oversized items certain things will even out...besides, I'm rather impatient and like to have parts now! Haha! But of course if there are members of the board in the area who sell parts that'd be a great advantage.

gulfcoast66 · 06-09-2008, 10:33 AM

welcome2: from So.TEXAS!

Old Chevy Mech · 06-10-2008, 12:39 PM

From CT!!

Frank

frog trucker · 06-11-2008, 02:56 AM

Hello and a warm welcome from Sacramento, CA.

____________

Mark

'72 Chevy Suburban · 06-11-2008, 04:50 PM

Welcome from Lebanon, Ohio!

**Ron 586** · 04-21-2010, 01:04 AM

Welcome to the site from Big Sandy, West Tennessee.

06-06-2008, 10:07 AM	#1
70~BigBlock~Project Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 47	New 70 owner in KCMO Just bought a 1970 Custom/10 as a project for my girlfriend and I to restore together. Found this pickup on craiglist and watched the price fall for almost a month until I couldn't resist. I was pleasantly suprised to find very little rust other than the usual culprits (rockers/corners/cab supports) however this was used as a work truck and the bedsides have been beat pretty hard, but nothing a few patch panel won't clean up very nice. Plans for this truck include a 3/4 drop, disk brakes all around, A/C conversion (to keep the girlfriend happy), relocation of the gas tank (my 6'3 frame needs a little extra room!), and a 440ci BBC mated to a 5 speed out of a '97 1500. So after looking at some of the valuable information being shared on this board I decided to sign up and share what I have to offer and hopefully glean some tricks from those who have been doing this a heck of a lot longer than I have...haha! I look forward to getting to know the crowd and especially to see how many Kansas City area members there are. Suppose I better get pack to part reasearching...er, I mean work... Attached Images __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1970 Custom/10 LWB-Stock and ugly, for now. 2005 Custom Chopper-100ci Rigid. 2004 Dodge Ram...did he say "Dodge"...

06-06-2008, 10:09 AM	#2
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO Welcome aboard from Northern California. Keep us posted on your progress. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

06-06-2008, 10:39 AM	#3
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO Welcome to the board neighbor. A lot of great people here and lots of knowledge for the asking. __________________ "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951

06-06-2008, 10:57 AM	#4
70~BigBlock~Project Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 47	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO Thanks! As soon as I really get started on it I will start a project thread, but so far I've only had time to rebuild the carb and set the timing to get it running a little better for the time being. I have a rental house I'm remodeling and as soon as thats done its game on for this ol' pickup. Just a small humorous note those familiar with KC will appreciate: The guy had the carb tuned so rich just to keep it running that I drained over 1/2 a tank driving it home from Belton to Independence...its better now, but I think the vacuum controled advance is causing me problems because it still doesn't like the throttle dropped when under load, but it'll rev through the roof in park... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1970 Custom/10 LWB-Stock and ugly, for now. 2005 Custom Chopper-100ci Rigid. 2004 Dodge Ram...did he say "Dodge"... Last edited by 70~BigBlock~Project; 06-06-2008 at 11:51 AM.

06-06-2008, 11:12 AM	#5
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

06-06-2008, 11:36 AM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

06-06-2008, 12:41 PM	#7
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO Hi, and welcome, from Indiana. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-06-2008, 09:41 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. Just to bring a few things to your attention.... Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (North Kansas City) 2008 Board Meet in Big Sandy, TN __________________ -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)

06-06-2008, 10:02 PM	#9
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO 70 Bigblock, Nice to have another KC area person aboard! We have many board members around this area, from Mid MO to Mid KS and all are stand up guys. Also, there are several members in your immediate area that have and sell good used parts. Again, nice to have you here. Post up any questions you may have. There is an absolute wealth of information this board has concerning our rigs!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

06-06-2008, 10:33 PM	#10
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO from Knoxville Tn...

06-06-2008, 11:45 PM	#11
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO Welcome from Hardin, MO __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-07-2008, 05:15 AM	#12
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO Welcome to the boards __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

06-07-2008, 08:35 AM	#13
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

06-07-2008, 11:00 AM	#14
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO from South Texas! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-07-2008, 11:06 AM	#15
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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06-07-2008, 12:51 PM	#16
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: New 70 owner in KCMO Welcome to the board from Philadelphia. Sounds like you've got a great project! -Todd __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!

06-07-2008, 10:13 PM	#17
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06-09-2008, 10:33 AM	#19
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06-10-2008, 12:39 PM	#20
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06-11-2008, 02:56 AM	#21
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06-11-2008, 04:50 PM	#22
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04-21-2010, 01:04 AM	#23
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