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CosmicDad · 03-02-2019, 01:36 PM

Hello,

Just getting around to saying "Hello" despite cruising around the forums for a while now. I recently bought a 65 C10 Shortbed Stepside. Been a fun truck to work on so far. A bit challenging as the previous owners had done some part swapping and trying to figure out exactly what I have.

What I think I have is a 65 C10 with a 78 C10 350 and TH400 at least that is what I deciphered from the engine block code, who knows if I did that right but so far the parts are matching up!!

Changed out all the fluids first. The wiring was a nightmare from the previous owner so currently finishing up a complete rewire with the help of a Painless wiring kit. No!! It has not been painless but a lot of that probably falls on the installer

Very near future plans consist of a brake overhaul (new master cylinder, lines, etc.) At least the new owner converted to a 5 lug disc front/ drums rear set up but the brakes definitely need work doesn't stop nearly as well as I would like.

Anyways, just thought I would say "Hello" from TN. Look forward to talking with everyone.

hotsam · 03-02-2019, 08:25 PM

Welcome from Waaaaayyyyy east TN. Tri-Cities (Bristol area)

**Getter-Done** · 03-02-2019, 08:50 PM

Hello Neighbor
Glad you Posted pictures of that nice truck.
I am a few - - - hours away

**Grumpy old man** · 03-03-2019, 07:44 AM

There are a lot of nice trucks in Tn Your not far away over there in the (Secret city )

**A1971Blazer** · 03-04-2019, 04:27 PM

Welcome...nice truck...I'm over near Lenoir City

**straight6chevyguy** · 03-05-2019, 01:29 PM

Welcome to the forum!

blue27 · 03-12-2019, 10:20 PM

Welcome from another TN member! Congrats on the new ride.

Eric302 · 03-12-2019, 10:41 PM

Welcome, it's always fun trying to figure out what a previous owner has done.

03-02-2019, 01:36 PM	#1
CosmicDad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Posts: 2	New owner in East Tennessee Hello, Just getting around to saying "Hello" despite cruising around the forums for a while now. I recently bought a 65 C10 Shortbed Stepside. Been a fun truck to work on so far. A bit challenging as the previous owners had done some part swapping and trying to figure out exactly what I have. What I think I have is a 65 C10 with a 78 C10 350 and TH400 at least that is what I deciphered from the engine block code, who knows if I did that right but so far the parts are matching up!! Changed out all the fluids first. The wiring was a nightmare from the previous owner so currently finishing up a complete rewire with the help of a Painless wiring kit. No!! It has not been painless but a lot of that probably falls on the installer Very near future plans consist of a brake overhaul (new master cylinder, lines, etc.) At least the new owner converted to a 5 lug disc front/ drums rear set up but the brakes definitely need work doesn't stop nearly as well as I would like. Anyways, just thought I would say "Hello" from TN. Look forward to talking with everyone. Attached Images

03-02-2019, 08:25 PM	#2
hotsam Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: East TN. Posts: 371	Re: New owner in East Tennessee Welcome from Waaaaayyyyy east TN. Tri-Cities (Bristol area) __________________ 1972 k10 Custom 10 Deluxe, short bed 4x4, 454, 4 speed (Sold) 1985 K30 Dump Truck 1986 Jeep CJ-7 1955 2 door 210 post

03-02-2019, 08:50 PM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,414	Re: New owner in East Tennessee Hello Neighbor Glad you Posted pictures of that nice truck. I am a few - - - hours away __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-03-2019, 07:44 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: New owner in East Tennessee There are a lot of nice trucks in Tn Your not far away over there in the (Secret city ) __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

03-04-2019, 04:27 PM	#5
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,199	Re: New owner in East Tennessee Welcome...nice truck...I'm over near Lenoir City __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

03-05-2019, 01:29 PM	#6
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 910	Re: New owner in East Tennessee Welcome to the forum! __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

03-12-2019, 10:20 PM	#7
blue27 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: East, TN Posts: 3	Re: New owner in East Tennessee Welcome from another TN member! Congrats on the new ride.

03-12-2019, 10:41 PM	#8
Eric302 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 11	Re: New owner in East Tennessee Welcome, it's always fun trying to figure out what a previous owner has done.



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