1976 green c10 custom deluxe

[straight6chevyguy]

So I have made a lot of progress on the truck over the last couple weeks.
My emergency/parking brake pedal wasn't locking down anymore so I pulled one at a salvage yard no rubber pedal pad but I can get one later at least I have a parking brake now lol. The first yard I called was like, no we don't have any Chevys that old out there... So I'm like ok this is the last time I try that place (wasn't the first time that place was no help to me) So on a whim I decided to try my old favorite salvage yard that had closed down a while back, to my surprise they picked up and said they should have one and I could come out. After borrowing a grinder to cut off a stubborn bolt and some $15 later I had a good parking brake pedal assembly lol.

[straight6chevyguy]

I had a rear brake line that was rusty and badly pitted so I opted to replace it.
It wasn't leaking and I really didn't want to mess with it but decided I was better off safe than sorry. So glad I did once I got it removed and moved it around a bit I noticed what looked like brake fluid seeping out from the pitted spot so yeah it was only a matter of time and it would have blown out.

[straight6chevyguy]

So over the weekend the truck went out on its first drive in many many years...
Decided to keep the drive short and didn't go in to my main town but stoped at the small town much closer to home and filled up with gas and headed home.
The drive went well without any break downs which was nice!
Only real issue is my speedometer isn't working correctly which is a bit disappointing but I suppose I will get it sorted eventually.
I decided the exhaust was a bit too loud straight piped so yesterday I installed a glass pack to tone it down a bit but still make enough noise for me lol

[straight6chevyguy]

I drove the truck to work yesterday and again today seems to be running pretty good it's a lot of fun to drive!

[Shifty One]

Excellent!

[TKCR]

That awesome!

[straight6chevyguy]

So after driving the truck a couple days I decided swap out the alternator due to it making some rattling noises. while looking at the alternator I noticed my water pump was leaking so after getting that replaced I filled up on coolant and then noticed my radiator was now leaking. worked on the radiator last night and took it for a short drive. went to bed thinking it was fixed, checked it this morning its leaking again. Not really sure I want to mess with it anymore its probably just time for a new one Lol.
And at least I have another truck to drive while I work on it lol.

[straight6chevyguy]

So last Saturday I received my new radiator and got it installed. I've been driving the truck to work every day since Monday. I absolutely love driving the old truck! I will try to get some more pics up soon and theres plenty more work to be done lol but I can now drive it which was my goal to get done before summer was over lol.

[straight6chevyguy]

A couple weeks ago I got a box for the truck bed to store my stuff so it's not cluttering up the cab. I did like the look of the truck without the box but I needed the storage and honestly think it does spruce the truck up a little bit lol. Actually it's really nice to have the extra storage outside of the cab. And It's pretty easy to remove if need be. I have not done to much else to the truck other than drive it and install some of my antennas and radio equipment (my other hobbie lol).
I still need to get a choke installed it's just slightly grumpy starting on the colder mornings. And when I say slightly grumpy I mean just slightly, it actually starts really well it's just I may have to feather the gas when I first start it and it's a little lean when I take off from my drive way since there's no fast idle or choke lol. Gonna get that fixed before winter sets in for sure!

[Shifty One]

Wait....what's "winter"?

[straight6chevyguy]

That cold season, when things freeze over and snow covers the hillsides lol

[straight6chevyguy]

For those that don't follow my other threads, I now own two squarebody trucks. I'll be starting a thread on the new one soon.

My 76 and 78 hanging out.

[straight6chevyguy]

[TKCR]

Nice!

[Shifty One]

Good to see a "working truck" build.

[straight6chevyguy]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Nice!

Originally Posted by Shifty One

Good to see a "working truck" build.

Thanks guys