Long Time Lurker and Finally Introducing Myself

• Nov 26, 2024

• #1

73C10forMom

Junior Member

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Location

San Diego

First Name

Kristi

Truck Year

1973

Truck Model

C10

Engine Size

350

Hi All,

My husband let me buy my dream car....a 1973 Super Cheyenne C10 a year ago. It's in great running condition, and she's prepped and primed for paint. I stripped her down, inside and out, and plan on salvaging what I can and then buying/replacing what I need. Any advice would be welcomed, my husband is NOT into car and I am doing it all myself.


-Kristi

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• Nov 26, 2024

• #2

legopnuematic

Licensed Junk Dealer

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Location

MO

First Name

Spencer

Truck Year

1971, 1̶9̶7̶4, 1976, 1979,1̶9̶8̶5, 2002

Truck Model

Dart Swinger, Sierra 10, C10 Cheyenne, C10 Big Ten, Silverado 10, Ram 2500

Engine Size

225/6, 350 c.i., 350 c.i., 5.9l Cummins

Welcome from Missouri.

 

• Nov 26, 2024

• #3

ali_c20

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Location

Austria

First Name

Alexander

Truck Year

1974, 1979

Truck Model

C20, K5

Engine Size

350, 350

Welcome from Austria. Nice work, looking forward to see the finished truck.

 

• Nov 26, 2024

• #4

mxer147

83 K20, 350 vortec, 465, 208, 14/10, 4.10, 33s

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Location

Colorado

First Name

Jack

Truck Year

1983

Truck Model

k20

Engine Size

350

Welcome, looking very good! Don’t throw away anything until you’re done with your project. Lots of oem parts available at the recycling yard and online marketplaces. Peruse them as time permits and if you find something you need, don’t hesitate to purchase or someone else will snap it up.

 

• Nov 26, 2024

• #5

Strick

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Location

Dunn, NC

First Name

Harold

Truck Year

1979

Truck Model

C20 Crew

Engine Size

350

Welcome in from Central NC. Looks like you want Spring Green & Frost White. It'll look great when finished!

HS

 

• Nov 26, 2024

• #6

SQ HAF KRU

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Location

Surprise, AZ

First Name

Greg

Truck Year

1987

Truck Model

1/2 Ton Crew Cab

Engine Size

Gen V LS 5.3

Off to a great start, keep up the good work....everyone here will do their best to help...
Keep us updated...

 

• Nov 27, 2024

• #7

WFO

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Location

Texas Panhandle

First Name

Dan

Truck Year

1986

Truck Model

K20

Engine Size

350

Welcome from the Texas Panhandle, Ma'am.

 

• Nov 27, 2024

• #8

fofiddyfo

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Location

wisco

First Name

Chris

Truck Year

1987

Truck Model

R3500

Engine Size

454

Welcome from Wisco! You have great taste in dream cars!

 

• Nov 27, 2024

• #9

animal

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Location

Georgia

First Name

Lee

Truck Year

1986

Truck Model

c10 silverado

Engine Size

350ish

 

• Nov 27, 2024

• #10

C

CalSgt

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Location

CA

First Name

Casey

Truck Year

1980

Truck Model

Chevy K-10 Custom Deluxe

Engine Size

350

Welcome from California,

Advice? It sounds like you laid a solid plan by saying you will salvage what you can then replace what you cant. Don't throw away things even if you plan on replacing them at least not until that part of your project is finalized.

For example: I tossed my seatbelts because the rats and mice had chewed them to pieces and the fabric smelled like mouse pee. The aftermarket shoulder belt sets I bought are universal fit junk. I really wish I would have saved the originals & sent them off to be rebuilt, it would have cost the same.

 

• Nov 27, 2024

• #11

hoagster

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Location

California

First Name

Mike

Truck Year

1973, 2000

Truck Model

K10, 1500

Engine Size

5.3l

Welcome from the other end of the State, Nice looking truck can't wait to see more.

 

• Nov 27, 2024

• #12

Doppleganger

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Location

OH-MI: Just like it sounds

First Name

Chris

Truck Year

1985

Truck Model

K20

Engine Size

5.7

I took over 1500 pics of every area I could as a reassembly cheat sheet down the road. Also kept ALL the old wiring for ends and connectors.....just in case they aren't available new.

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• Nov 30, 2024

• #13

Mr Clean

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Location

North East Texas

First Name

Shawn

Truck Year

1982 & 1985

Truck Model

K10 Extra Cab w/ Proper SWB, & 85 K5 Blazer

Engine Size

454 BBC, & 383 Stroker

 

• Dec 2, 2024

• #14

David King

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Location

Crestview Fl. 32539

First Name

David

Truck Year

1985

Truck Model

C-10

Engine Size

305

Welcome from the FL Panhandle!

 

• Dec 2, 2024

• #15

86 C10 Shortbed

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Location

Ohio

First Name

Mark

Truck Year

1986

Truck Model

C10

Engine Size

5.3L

Welcome from Central Ohio.