New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Clrussell · 02-24-2017, 10:19 AM

Hey guys and gals. Just picked up myself a 86 c30 last night. I've been wanting one for a while and finally found the right deal.

454, 400, a/c, supposed to be 70k miles, clean old truck. Minor rust here and there but this will be a driver/ tow rig.

First plans is to clean it up a little and drive it. It's been a daily for the previous owner for a few years so it's in good running order. Just needs some exhaust work to pass Missouri inspection.

Plans are find a Dana 60 and all the brackets and parts to swap it in. Keep the turbo 400 and mate up a transfer case (probably 205). Small lift and 35" tires.

See if I can load a pic via my phone or not.

Clrussell · 02-24-2017, 10:21 AM

Another picture. Think I have to post one at a time

**old Rusty C10** · 02-24-2017, 10:30 AM

looks nice keep us posted

daddyjeep · 02-24-2017, 01:12 PM

Looks pretty clean. Congratulations

Clrussell · 02-24-2017, 02:07 PM

Thanks guys, it's pretty clean. I'll post more pictures when I figure out how to more than one at a time

Clrussell · 03-02-2017, 01:28 PM

Just sat down to update this thread and realized I don't have any more pictures.

Fixed some exhaust leaks and have been driving the truck here and there. Seems Chevy60s are getting harder to find around my area.

Clrussell · 03-03-2017, 01:01 PM

Stopped by lmc yesterday and picked up some window felts, nice knowledgeable guys.. kinda disappointed in the store front though

**Gregski** · 03-04-2017, 02:23 AM

those trucks are cool, you may want to try a program called IrfanView to rotate and save your pics so they don't post sideways, I had that problem when I first joined this forum too

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 03-04-2017, 08:16 AM

Real nice crewcab I'd love to find a clean one but around here you have a lot of rust here's your truck right side up lol

Clrussell · 03-04-2017, 08:40 AM

Thanks guys. I'm uploading off my iPhone so they seem to turn up sideways all the time.

**Gregski** · 03-04-2017, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Clrussell

Thanks guys. I'm uploading off my iPhone so they seem to turn up sideways all the time.

understood, make sure that little camera icon on your phone is horizontal before you snap the pic, my iphone sometimes forgets which side is up too and that's what causes this site to upload them funny (actually they are uploaded the way the iphone snapped them) you get the idea

Clrussell · 03-04-2017, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregski

understood, make sure that little camera icon on your phone is horizontal before you snap the pic, my iphone sometimes forgets which side is up too and that's what causes this site to upload them funny (actually they are uploaded the way the iphone snapped them) you get the idea

Yep I get what your saying. Pretty sure if you turn your phone sideways to take the picture it'll upload correctly

Clrussell · 03-04-2017, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregski

understood, make sure that little camera icon on your phone is horizontal before you snap the pic, my iphone sometimes forgets which side is up too and that's what causes this site to upload them funny (actually they are uploaded the way the iphone snapped them) you get the idea

Yep I get what your saying. Pretty sure if you turn your phone sideways to take the picture it'll upload correctly

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 03-05-2017, 11:45 AM

I picked this 16K mile 82 K/30 up for $650.00 350 4speed & 205

Azryael · 03-05-2017, 01:54 PM

Nice truck!

I've found that when taking photos with my iPhone, even oriented correctly (pr held horizontally), will end up flipped when uploaded (they are displayed correctly within File Explorer on my PC).

What I'll usually do before uploading is to simply right clock the image, click on "rotate left", and then right click again and click "rotate right" and it will save the correct orientation!

Interestingly, I do not have that issue when taking photos with my business phone, which is a Samsung S7 Edge.

I'm jealous of your find!

Clrussell · 03-05-2017, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azryael

Nice truck!

I've found that when taking photos with my iPhone, even oriented correctly (pr held horizontally), will end up flipped when uploaded (they are displayed correctly within File Explorer on my PC).

What I'll usually do before uploading is to simply right clock the image, click on "rotate left", and then right click again and click "rotate right" and it will save the correct orientation!

Interestingly, I do not have that issue when taking photos with my business phone, which is a Samsung S7 Edge.

I'm jealous of your find!

Good to know, thanks!

02-24-2017, 10:19 AM	#1
Clrussell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 209	New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world Hey guys and gals. Just picked up myself a 86 c30 last night. I've been wanting one for a while and finally found the right deal. 454, 400, a/c, supposed to be 70k miles, clean old truck. Minor rust here and there but this will be a driver/ tow rig. First plans is to clean it up a little and drive it. It's been a daily for the previous owner for a few years so it's in good running order. Just needs some exhaust work to pass Missouri inspection. Plans are find a Dana 60 and all the brackets and parts to swap it in. Keep the turbo 400 and mate up a transfer case (probably 205). Small lift and 35" tires. See if I can load a pic via my phone or not. Attached Images __________________ 61 apache

02-24-2017, 10:21 AM	#2
Clrussell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 209	Re: New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world Another picture. Think I have to post one at a time Attached Images __________________ 61 apache

02-24-2017, 10:30 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world looks nice keep us posted __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-24-2017, 01:12 PM	#4
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world Looks pretty clean. Congratulations __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

02-24-2017, 02:07 PM	#5
Clrussell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 209	Re: New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world Thanks guys, it's pretty clean. I'll post more pictures when I figure out how to more than one at a time __________________ 61 apache

03-02-2017, 01:28 PM	#6
Clrussell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 209	Re: New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world Just sat down to update this thread and realized I don't have any more pictures. Fixed some exhaust leaks and have been driving the truck here and there. Seems Chevy60s are getting harder to find around my area. __________________ 61 apache

03-03-2017, 01:01 PM	#7
Clrussell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 209	Re: New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world Stopped by lmc yesterday and picked up some window felts, nice knowledgeable guys.. kinda disappointed in the store front though __________________ 61 apache

03-04-2017, 02:23 AM	#8
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,880	Re: New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world those trucks are cool, you may want to try a program called IrfanView to rotate and save your pics so they don't post sideways, I had that problem when I first joined this forum too

03-04-2017, 08:16 AM	#9
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,958	Re: New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world Real nice crewcab I'd love to find a clean one but around here you have a lot of rust here's your truck right side up lol Attached Images

03-04-2017, 08:40 AM	#10
Clrussell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 209	Re: New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world Thanks guys. I'm uploading off my iPhone so they seem to turn up sideways all the time. __________________ 61 apache

03-05-2017, 11:45 AM	#14
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,958	Re: New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world I picked this 16K mile 82 K/30 up for $650.00 350 4speed & 205 Attached Images

03-05-2017, 01:54 PM	#15
Azryael Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 41	Re: New guy to the 73-87 crew cab world Nice truck! I've found that when taking photos with my iPhone, even oriented correctly (pr held horizontally), will end up flipped when uploaded (they are displayed correctly within File Explorer on my PC). What I'll usually do before uploading is to simply right clock the image, click on "rotate left", and then right click again and click "rotate right" and it will save the correct orientation! Interestingly, I do not have that issue when taking photos with my business phone, which is a Samsung S7 Edge. I'm jealous of your find! __________________ ~Josh WANTED: '73-80 K30 4x4 CCLB Manual. The closer to San Antonio, the better!! No projects. Solid running trucks, please.



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