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greenhorn male · 01-14-2003, 02:28 AM

Hi All... I came across this sight surfing the internet because I had purchased a '71 chevy K10 about a month ago and didn't know a thing about them except that I liked the body style. I spent hours reading the threads, collecting great information and trying to learn more about these trucks... Then I came across Jerry Moss's post where he included his phone # (same area code as mine). I gave him a call, told him what I bought, and asked him if he would take a look at my truck and tell me what he knows about it. He told me he was glad to, so I took a ride down to his place. What a great guy he was and really knows his stuff, too.

It was dark, so with flashlight in hand he popped the hood open and the first thing out of his mouth was: "Get rid of that Ford air cleaner", then "the heat riser is on the wrong side", "who buchered the A.C", etc, etc. Then he looked under the truck and immediately said: "who in the world swapped the T-case to a NP208" , then he commented about the shifter, which I don't remember but was not positive. Then we moved in the cab. I found out about the glove box decal...that this was once an auto, now a 4spd on the floor, had a non-AC glove box insert, hard to distinguish put together heater duct housing. In a few minutes time I have learned a lot and more than I wanted to know about my prize find. But, at least the body looked fairly straight, except for a little bubbling in the original paint. So I thought, until I started probing during daylight in the areas I learned to check but I won't bore you with the details.

Anyway, Jerry was very accomodating, showed me his collection of trucks and parts and a picture album, then sent me home with a spare guage cluster. What a guy! What a great forum with great forum members!

Luis

cableguy0 · 01-14-2003, 04:22 AM

well now at least u wont get bored with the truck because there will always be something that can be done to undo what some jerk did in the past. it sounds like u got another survivor of the dope smokin old man lol. good luck and welcome to the board. im sure any questions that u need answered or any parts u need to find can all be found here.

Alexis · 01-14-2003, 04:51 AM

Welcome aboard from Cali.......well South Bay.

**GMCPaul** · 01-14-2003, 06:02 AM

greenhorn male Welcome Aboard From Indiana!!!! Jerry's a good guy and I'm sure he gave you a wealth of info, but don't try to talk him out of any tow hooks

GMCPaul

Church · 01-14-2003, 08:15 AM

Welcome from North Carolina! You have a plethora of information at the tips of your fingers with this site.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-14-2003, 11:00 AM

This board has a bunch of outstanding members - seems everyone is always willing to help out and share info - glad to have you with us.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 01-14-2003, 11:07 AM

welcome greenhorn . Jerry is a super guy to deal with and talk to, I've delt with him a lot. Im in Pittsburg drop me a line sksgk@attbi.com
Steve
1970 CST Short wide

**jerry moss** · 01-14-2003, 11:25 AM

LOL,GMCPaul.
i'm sure between everyone on here, poor Luis will have his head spinning--new ideas, new parts, new information. i really felt bad when i was telling him all things i saw that were incorrect, definite dope smoking old man had owned it prior, but on the positive side it's a fairly straight 71 half ton 4x4, runs good, drives good, was an automatic, factory a-c truck and is a solid foundation for a nice build up.
Luis seemed excicted and full of energy to get started making things better, he's already got parts ordered and is hitting the local wrecking yards. i'll help him as much as possible as i'm sure many on here will too.

by the way ,i did pick up an extra set of tow hooks. they have some bad pitting so i'm not sure what i'll do with them yet. they came from back east, home of the "rust bugs".

Pont · 01-14-2003, 11:26 AM

Welcome to the board from Southern Oregon. We're almost neighbors!

I also knew nothing about these trucks other than I like the way they look. Stick around, these members will change all of that for ya.

yellowgmc · 01-14-2003, 01:59 PM

welcome to one of the most addictive websites know to man!

**Palf70Step** · 01-14-2003, 02:23 PM

Welcome from the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

greenhorn male · 01-14-2003, 04:22 PM

I'd like to thank everyone for the warm welcome. Glad to be on board...Luis

Jerry...I have a GM air cleaner now, you can look under my hood again, lol. I did talk to the man with the extra toolbox door and he said he'll part with it. I'll try to go see it Wednesday after work.

Gordo · 01-14-2003, 05:12 PM

Welcome from the other side, Connecticut!

01-14-2003, 02:28 AM	#1
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	New forum member Hi All... I came across this sight surfing the internet because I had purchased a '71 chevy K10 about a month ago and didn't know a thing about them except that I liked the body style. I spent hours reading the threads, collecting great information and trying to learn more about these trucks... Then I came across Jerry Moss's post where he included his phone # (same area code as mine). I gave him a call, told him what I bought, and asked him if he would take a look at my truck and tell me what he knows about it. He told me he was glad to, so I took a ride down to his place. What a great guy he was and really knows his stuff, too. It was dark, so with flashlight in hand he popped the hood open and the first thing out of his mouth was: "Get rid of that Ford air cleaner", then "the heat riser is on the wrong side", "who buchered the A.C", etc, etc. Then he looked under the truck and immediately said: "who in the world swapped the T-case to a NP208" , then he commented about the shifter, which I don't remember but was not positive. Then we moved in the cab. I found out about the glove box decal...that this was once an auto, now a 4spd on the floor, had a non-AC glove box insert, hard to distinguish put together heater duct housing. In a few minutes time I have learned a lot and more than I wanted to know about my prize find. But, at least the body looked fairly straight, except for a little bubbling in the original paint. So I thought, until I started probing during daylight in the areas I learned to check but I won't bore you with the details. Anyway, Jerry was very accomodating, showed me his collection of trucks and parts and a picture album, then sent me home with a spare guage cluster. What a guy! What a great forum with great forum members! Luis

01-14-2003, 04:22 AM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	well now at least u wont get bored with the truck because there will always be something that can be done to undo what some jerk did in the past. it sounds like u got another survivor of the dope smokin old man lol. good luck and welcome to the board. im sure any questions that u need answered or any parts u need to find can all be found here. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-14-2003, 06:02 AM	#4
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,722	greenhorn male Welcome Aboard From Indiana!!!! Jerry's a good guy and I'm sure he gave you a wealth of info, but don't try to talk him out of any tow hooks GMCPaul __________________ Secure Online Catalog for-GMCPauls Truck Parts Email- GMCPAULS@GMAIL.COM

01-14-2003, 08:15 AM	#5
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	Welcome from North Carolina! You have a plethora of information at the tips of your fingers with this site. __________________

01-14-2003, 11:00 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	This board has a bunch of outstanding members - seems everyone is always willing to help out and share info - glad to have you with us. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-14-2003, 04:51 AM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	Welcome aboard from Cali.......well South Bay.

01-14-2003, 11:07 AM	#7
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,200	welcome greenhorn . Jerry is a super guy to deal with and talk to, I've delt with him a lot. Im in Pittsburg drop me a line sksgk@attbi.com Steve 1970 CST Short wide __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

01-14-2003, 11:25 AM	#8
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,949	LOL,GMCPaul. i'm sure between everyone on here, poor Luis will have his head spinning--new ideas, new parts, new information. i really felt bad when i was telling him all things i saw that were incorrect, definite dope smoking old man had owned it prior, but on the positive side it's a fairly straight 71 half ton 4x4, runs good, drives good, was an automatic, factory a-c truck and is a solid foundation for a nice build up. Luis seemed excicted and full of energy to get started making things better, he's already got parts ordered and is hitting the local wrecking yards. i'll help him as much as possible as i'm sure many on here will too. by the way ,i did pick up an extra set of tow hooks. they have some bad pitting so i'm not sure what i'll do with them yet. they came from back east, home of the "rust bugs". __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-14-2003, 11:26 AM	#9
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Welcome to the board from Southern Oregon. We're almost neighbors! I also knew nothing about these trucks other than I like the way they look. Stick around, these members will change all of that for ya. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-14-2003, 01:59 PM	#10
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	welcome to one of the most addictive websites know to man! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

01-14-2003, 02:23 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Welcome from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-14-2003, 04:22 PM	#12
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	I'd like to thank everyone for the warm welcome. Glad to be on board...Luis Jerry...I have a GM air cleaner now, you can look under my hood again, lol. I did talk to the man with the extra toolbox door and he said he'll part with it. I'll try to go see it Wednesday after work. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

01-14-2003, 05:12 PM	#13
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Welcome from the other side, Connecticut! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.



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