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**yote1234** · 01-19-2016, 05:27 PM

Well been in the 67-72 trucks for the last many years. and now I think i'll try the square body truck.. just bought a "one owner " 1973 chevy short bed truck. bought it from the original owners daughter after her dad passed. this is a low option truck. a 250/ 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree , no air,ps,pb,ect. has short bed, and sport mirrors. no rust! never accident, very clean!!
just a low dollar toy. runs great! see pics

Ronzo · 01-19-2016, 05:42 PM

Nice find.

**MusicMan70** · 01-19-2016, 06:03 PM

Beautiful simple truck, Great choice!

midnight rambler · 01-19-2016, 06:18 PM

looks like a nice clean truck

68Timber · 01-19-2016, 07:08 PM

Nice score.

lilpoindexter · 01-19-2016, 08:59 PM

Suhweeeeeet!

SCOTI · 01-19-2016, 11:03 PM

Looks pretty clean! Nice score.

**Joesjunk** · 01-19-2016, 11:31 PM

Dang that's a nice one!

Nodnarb76 · 01-19-2016, 11:49 PM

Cool truck!

**1774btcrew** · 01-19-2016, 11:58 PM

I saw this quite some time back when she first listed this on CL. Looked like a pretty decent truck. Glad somebody finally bought it!

flashed · 01-20-2016, 12:02 AM

Very nice truck ,what are your plans for it ?

chiro22 · 01-20-2016, 01:33 AM

Congrats...just picked up a 1973 also

Eyegore · 01-20-2016, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I saw this quite some time back when she first listed this on CL. Looked like a pretty decent truck. Glad somebody finally bought it!

Yeah I was watching this one for weeks also, nice find!!!

tommy217xxx · 01-20-2016, 02:09 AM

Oh she's sweet. What r your planes for it?

DirtyLarry · 01-20-2016, 11:21 AM

Nice! Don't be another one of those guys to throw away a straight 6 cylinder for yet another LS swap. It won't be long and those straight 6 cylinder trucks will be the rarest ones out there. I would love to see a 250 build rather than yet another typical LS sheople build

JWall · 01-20-2016, 12:42 PM

Looks like a nice truck! Very good start!

**yote1234** · 01-20-2016, 01:01 PM

Wow, less than 24 hours and all this feed back! and all positive! that's why I like this site so much!!!
my plan is to keep it all original, just clean it up, restore the seat, replace the carpet with rubber mat, tune-up, a re-paint, new tires, and add "a stereo"! and because the Arizona sun beat the door panels and steering wheel pretty bad. I will need to replace those. but I believe I will keep it all original and use it as a winter driver "because no air". I might convert the 3 on tree to auto so my family could enjoy it.
When I bought it I asked the lady if it had any original paper work. she replied no. But when I looked behind the seat and found the original Owners manual, protecta plate, dealer "courtesy chev", new car millage doc. -7-miles! emissions pamphlet, delco battery warranty, and lots of other stuff!
Because of no options and the light 6cyl, the manual steering is easy. even at stand still. The last few projects had been high dollar restorations. you know 1971-1972...#'s matching big blocks, auto, tilt, tach, loaded ect. but after spending big money on those and going to go to car gatherings afraid that some one might get too close to it! I think this will be fun! don't get me wrong I still own 2 trailer queens but this truck will be lots of fun...
will send more pics as I progress! OH and joesjunk, Still want your blue one!!!
thx again , dave

**special-K** · 01-20-2016, 01:34 PM

Really nice! That's just what everyone needs. Where are the rest?? 73/74s are the natural cross-over from 67-72s. The names and many features carried over, and even the grille work on Chevys.

slotard · 01-20-2016, 02:15 PM

I could use soome rubber mats too, what brand will you be using?

Is the 6 that much lighter than a smallblock? I'd be surprised if the difference was enough to notice with everything else up there, the lack of AC and power everything probably helps more.

Tom · 01-20-2016, 04:26 PM

Funny how much 73-87 stuff comes out of Apache Junction. Nice find. Edit: and what do you mean you have a friggin huey?!?!?

splehigh · 01-20-2016, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyLarry

Nice! Don't be another one of those guys to throw away a straight 6 cylinder for yet another LS swap. It won't be long and those straight 6 cylinder trucks will be the rarest ones out there. I would love to see a 250 build rather than yet another typical LS sheople build

My thoughts exactly.

**yote1234** · 01-20-2016, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Really nice! That's just what everyone needs. Where are the rest?? 73/74s are the natural cross-over from 67-72s. The names and many features carried over, and even the grille work on Chevys.

yea, square trucks are cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slotard

I could use soome rubber mats too, what brand will you be using?

Is the 6 that much lighter than a smallblock? I'd be surprised if the difference was enough to notice with everything else up there, the lack of AC and power everything probably helps more.

im not sure of the exact weight difference but 6cyl,no ps, no air ect. mabey others might know? not sure on mat yet. just started looking. dave

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom

Funny how much 73-87 stuff comes out of Apache Junction. Nice find. Edit: and what do you mean you have a friggin huey?!?!?

its a static display.. 1966 bell 204 (UH-1C) model.

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Originally Posted by splehigh

My thoughts exactly.

I agree. its been years since I had a 6cyl. might cut down on the speeding tickets! hehehe. and the older I want to slow things down!

**yote1234** · 01-21-2016, 10:50 AM

washed, cleaned up a bit.

68Timber · 01-21-2016, 10:57 AM

Wow. That's a nice survivor there.

**MikeB** · 01-21-2016, 01:36 PM

Hello from another owner of an entry level C10. My 1982 model shows zero options on the glove box door sticker. It does have power steering, but that may have been standard in 1982. Mine had the infamous 250 six with integral cylinder head/intake manifold and the bulky PAIR system. Since it was pretty lame, I installed a 350 in its place. Sometimes I wish I would have rebuilt the six using an earlier model cylinder head. The earlier sixes are definitely the way to go. Be glad yours is a 73.

Nice to see an original truck. Gonna slam it?

01-19-2016, 05:27 PM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Whatch ya think? my 73! Well been in the 67-72 trucks for the last many years. and now I think i'll try the square body truck.. just bought a "one owner " 1973 chevy short bed truck. bought it from the original owners daughter after her dad passed. this is a low option truck. a 250/ 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree , no air,ps,pb,ect. has short bed, and sport mirrors. no rust! never accident, very clean!! just a low dollar toy. runs great! see pics Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

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Ronzo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ft Whoopup, Ab Posts: 317	Re: Whatch ya think? my 73! Nice find.

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1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,603	Re: Whatch ya think? my 73! I saw this quite some time back when she first listed this on CL. Looked like a pretty decent truck. Glad somebody finally bought it! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

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flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Whatch ya think? my 73! Very nice truck ,what are your plans for it ?

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DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Whatch ya think? my 73! Nice! Don't be another one of those guys to throw away a straight 6 cylinder for yet another LS swap. It won't be long and those straight 6 cylinder trucks will be the rarest ones out there. I would love to see a 250 build rather than yet another typical LS sheople build __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

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01-20-2016, 01:01 PM	#17
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: Whatch ya think? my 73! Wow, less than 24 hours and all this feed back! and all positive! that's why I like this site so much!!! my plan is to keep it all original, just clean it up, restore the seat, replace the carpet with rubber mat, tune-up, a re-paint, new tires, and add "a stereo"! and because the Arizona sun beat the door panels and steering wheel pretty bad. I will need to replace those. but I believe I will keep it all original and use it as a winter driver "because no air". I might convert the 3 on tree to auto so my family could enjoy it. When I bought it I asked the lady if it had any original paper work. she replied no. But when I looked behind the seat and found the original Owners manual, protecta plate, dealer "courtesy chev", new car millage doc. -7-miles! emissions pamphlet, delco battery warranty, and lots of other stuff! Because of no options and the light 6cyl, the manual steering is easy. even at stand still. The last few projects had been high dollar restorations. you know 1971-1972...#'s matching big blocks, auto, tilt, tach, loaded ect. but after spending big money on those and going to go to car gatherings afraid that some one might get too close to it! I think this will be fun! don't get me wrong I still own 2 trailer queens but this truck will be lots of fun... will send more pics as I progress! OH and joesjunk, Still want your blue one!!! thx again , dave __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Whatch ya think? my 73! Really nice! That's just what everyone needs. Where are the rest?? 73/74s are the natural cross-over from 67-72s. The names and many features carried over, and even the grille work on Chevys. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: Whatch ya think? my 73! I could use soome rubber mats too, what brand will you be using? Is the 6 that much lighter than a smallblock? I'd be surprised if the difference was enough to notice with everything else up there, the lack of AC and power everything probably helps more. __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

01-20-2016, 04:26 PM	#20
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Re: Whatch ya think? my 73! Funny how much 73-87 stuff comes out of Apache Junction. Nice find. Edit: and what do you mean you have a friggin huey?!?!? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: Whatch ya think? my 73! washed, cleaned up a bit. Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

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01-21-2016, 01:36 PM	#25
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: Whatch ya think? my 73! Hello from another owner of an entry level C10. My 1982 model shows zero options on the glove box door sticker. It does have power steering, but that may have been standard in 1982. Mine had the infamous 250 six with integral cylinder head/intake manifold and the bulky PAIR system. Since it was pretty lame, I installed a 350 in its place. Sometimes I wish I would have rebuilt the six using an earlier model cylinder head. The earlier sixes are definitely the way to go. Be glad yours is a 73. Nice to see an original truck. Gonna slam it? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 01-21-2016 at 01:43 PM.

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