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03-14-2018, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Marietta, GA
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Bought a 1970 C10 a few months ago for a father/son project. So far, so good. Truck was in pretty good shape but needs a bunch of fairly minor things fixed here and there. I'm sure I'll be posting a number of questions looking for help. I'm no mechanic, but know almost enough to be dangerous. Not afraid to dive right in, though.
We're having fun with it so far, and it should be ready for action by the time he gets his license later this year. |
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03-14-2018, 01:42 PM
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Welcome aboard! Looks like a nice rig. Of course more photos will help!
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Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help.  RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 |
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03-14-2018, 01:44 PM
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Location: Dallas Texas
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Hello. Looks like you have a nice one to start with. More pics are always nice.
Good luck. |
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03-14-2018, 01:51 PM
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So,, what else you got???
 
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Welcome. Looks like the truck is five lug wheels so you are already headed in the right direction, disc brakes.
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03-14-2018, 02:06 PM
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What a nice truck to start with! Hope we can help with any issues. I search often for answers to subjects already solved in older threads too.
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03-14-2018, 02:06 PM
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Location: Sedalia Mo.
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Welcome - you have come to the right place. Prepare to have your mind blown.
Your son is very luck to have such a project for his first car and you are very lucky to have a son with such a nice project! Be prepared, my father did something similar with me for my first car and I have since spent most of my free time messing with late 60's and early 70's vehicles, you may be starting something that will last him the rest of his life given we don't run out of fossil fuels. lol
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03-14-2018, 02:07 PM
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Location: Centennial, CO
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Looks like a nice little truck. My first vehicle was a 68 long step.
Your kid will be the coolest guy in the parking lot at school.
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03-14-2018, 03:36 PM
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Location: cincy
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Nice truck! Great Dad! Lucky Son!
Welcome from another 70 stepper owner.
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03-14-2018, 03:50 PM
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Location: massachusetts
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Welcome---Lucky Son and Good Father---and all the above!
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03-14-2018, 03:54 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Fresno, CA
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Welcome to the board. There's nothing like spending time wrenching with you kids. Looks like you've got a good canvas to start with.
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03-14-2018, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Lake Forest, CA
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Nice starter truck! Enjoy and find a short fleet for it.
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03-14-2018, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Marietta, GA
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Thanks, guys. I've been wanting to get an old vehicle to fix up since I was 15. Better late than never. My son is a huge classic car fan too, so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to do something like this with him.
I've been researching posts on the board for a while now. The search function is great. Been a huge help so far with rebuilding door hinges, locks, latches, rebuilding the heater controls (and removing the rats nest in the heater box), PCV valve, and generally figuring out the wiring. I think I'm adding projects to the list faster than I'm completing them, but that's probably not unusual. Couple of other pics below. |
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03-14-2018, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Searcy, Ark. USA
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Welcome aboard. Many a fella would call that truck done! Looks good. Your son is now wearing a permanent smile i bet.
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03-14-2018, 08:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
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Welcome from Canton Ga . You should look us up on Facebook at C10 CLUB GA . We are hosting an event at Streetside Motors this Saturday.
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03-14-2018, 08:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Hampton, Ga
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I'm on the south side of Atlanta by the motor speedway if you need any help. Welcome.
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03-14-2018, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northern Calif.
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Good looking rig!
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03-14-2018, 09:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Welcome from another newbie to the board
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03-14-2018, 11:17 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Hanover NJ
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nice truck welcome and good luck with your build
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03-15-2018, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Dallas Texas
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That truck has had a LOT of attention. Nice! Welcome aboard.
-klb
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03-15-2018, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: 10-Uh-See
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Nice looking starter project! It's good to see you involve your son. My son stays involved with mine, too.
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