New 1980 C10 Big 10 Owner

[1980 Big Ten]

My soon-to-be new ride is a time capsule with 2,600 miles that has been sitting in a barn for the past 36 years. I can’t wait to get her out on the road again where she belongs. I’m grateful for this forum and I hope to meet other enthusiasts who know a thing or two about working on a truck that has been sitting for so long.

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[Charlie]

 

[Shorty81]

Welcome Darren !!! Awesome truck. I've owned a couple of 80' s myself.

 

[Big Chip]

Sweet truck! So you're saying it has 2600 original miles?? WOW!!

 

[WFO]

Welcome from the Texas Panhandle. Nice truck!

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

Very nice! You don’t see those wheels very much anymore.

 

[82sbshortbed]

nice truck. You might get a ticket riding around with that flag pole on your truck tho.

 

[78C10BigTen]

Welocome. Beautiful truck! Big fan of big ten

 

[donnieray]

Welcome! And what a find. Id be afraid to drive it.

 

[1980 Big Ten]

Thanks for the warm welcome and the compliments, everyone. Yes, those are the original miles and the original tires. Only things new are the gas tanks. Since old gas ruined the original tanks, I’m wondering what else was damaged by old fluids.

The engine runs, but I’m not sure whether it makes more sense to clean and rebuild it first before driving regularly. Not sure if things are gummed up inside and would cause damage.


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[dvdswan]

welcome to the site. I would take a look at all the hoses as well for dry rot.

 

[78C10BigTen]

My soon-to-be new ride is a time capsule with 2,600 miles that has been sitting in a barn for the past 36 years. I can’t wait to get her out on the road again where she belongs. I’m grateful for this forum and I hope to meet other enthusiasts who know a thing or two about working on a truck that has been sitting for so long.

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Im curious to know where you dug up such a gorgeous straight original big ten and how much it set you back. (If you dont mind)

 

[1973c10]

Welcome

 

[Old77]