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2piececrank
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New Guy to the board
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July 30, 2021, 08:47:42 AM »
Admin - Thanks for the add to the group.
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Guys and/or Gals,
I grew up learning to drive on a 67 C10 fleetside/long bed that my Grandfather used on his farm so I'm always had a soft spot for these trucks. Fast forward to present day and I acquired a 73 C10 2wd. My question is, what is the 'day 2' modification that you all are doing or the best 'bang for the buck' upgrade as it pertains to 2wd. I see a lot of lowered trucks and I'm a big fan of the steal wheel/dog dish poverty cap look with body color wheels. Any and all suggestions welcome. Can't wait to get started on it.
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Shifty
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I bleed Bowtie red...
Re: New Guy to the board
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July 30, 2021, 09:38:11 AM »
Welcome from Tucson, AZ!
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87 V20 Standard Cab Longbed (current)
87 R30 3+3 Longbed (days of yore)
98 C2500 ext cab longbed
bd
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Re: New Guy to the board
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July 30, 2021, 11:13:17 AM »
The "best bang for the buck" depends on your intended use and personal preferences.
Welcome from California.
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Rich
It's difficult to know just how much you don't know until you know it.
In other words... if people learn by making mistakes, by now I should know just about everything!!!
87 R10 Silverado Fleetside 355 MPFI 700R4 3.42 Locker (aka Rusty, aka Mater)
FlatBlack77
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Cheap Fast Reliable - Pick 2
Re: New Guy to the board
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July 30, 2021, 03:25:03 PM »
Welcome from PA!
bd is right about intended use. Another factor is the current condition of the truck. If it's been beat around and is in poor shape then bang for your buck could mean factory replacement/stock parts.
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"When you are a hammer, everything looks like a nail"
'77 C/10 - 350/350 mild street motor
dusterdude
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Re: New Guy to the board
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July 30, 2021, 06:46:53 PM »
Welcome
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2piececrank
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Re: New Guy to the board
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July 31, 2021, 04:36:59 PM »
I should've clarified intended use. Right now, a street cruiser so probably drop it some, nothing crazy, and body color steel wheels and new tires. Air bag setup would be neat but I'm not sure I want to go that route and plumbing lines.
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zieg85
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Re: New Guy to the board
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July 31, 2021, 05:40:57 PM »
Welcome from the St. Louis, MO area
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Carl
1985 C20 Scottsdale 7.4L 4 speed 3.21
1986 C10 under construction
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1980K20
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Re: New Guy to the board
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August 01, 2021, 12:02:00 PM »
Welcome!
My bang for the buck intention was to rebuild the drive train (not cheap) and get a good bit not show quality paint job. Fast forward a few years and the paint job is much closer to show quality and the total price tag is closer to a new truck.
But I wouldn't trade the experience.
It's getting really hard to find people to do paint in between the ultra expensive overhaul places and ultra cheap paint places (maaco by us).
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1952 International L112 - waiting for EV conversion
1967 Camaro - 250 six cyl, 200-4R
1980 K20 4x4 Fleetside - 350 SBC roller Cam, TH350
JohnnyPopper
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Old Goof
Re: New Guy to the board
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August 01, 2021, 01:51:50 PM »
Welcome from SoCal San Diego! Pls post pics when you can.
I agree with all the comments and would point out that the more popular upgrades apply equally between C's and K's, with the exception of lifting a K type. I expect to be flamed by K guys about drive train but whatev's...right?
I've got some straight Fido bowls I won't be using if interested...
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1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400 Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction
carmen77
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Re: New Guy to the board
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August 03, 2021, 02:37:15 PM »
Welcome from So Cal!
Please post pictures when you can.
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2piececrank
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Re: New Guy to the board
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August 05, 2021, 10:14:26 AM »
Trying to upload pics of the truck but can't get the file size down. I've tried emailing it to myself and saving under different formats but no luck. Open to suggestions.
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1980K20
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Re: New Guy to the board
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August 05, 2021, 11:17:39 AM »
I've got Android. I open the pics with gallery, edit by clicking the little pencil on bottom, then the three dots in the upper right have a "resize image" option. I choose 40% and they're reasonable size and can post.
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1952 International L112 - waiting for EV conversion
1967 Camaro - 250 six cyl, 200-4R
1980 K20 4x4 Fleetside - 350 SBC roller Cam, TH350
2piececrank
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Re: New Guy to the board
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August 05, 2021, 11:56:47 AM »
I had android and liked it but I'm on a fruit phone (apple) now and don't care for it. In a round about way I figured out how to save it to a smaller size.
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carmen77
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Re: New Guy to the board
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August 05, 2021, 02:48:21 PM »
Nice ride! I have a 73 as well C20.
Thank you for sharing a picture!
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JohnnyPopper
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Old Goof
Re: New Guy to the board
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August 07, 2021, 05:25:01 PM »
Pretty straight truck! Looks like a nice project.
How far are you going to take her?
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1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400 Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction
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