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Offline dr.ifixit

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Grandpa's truck
« on: September 05, 2017, 08:15:57 am »
After 10 years of trying to get it ( it has been sitting and getting started up twice a week) I finally got my grandpa's 73' Chevrolet c10 in 2 tone yellow and white. I grew up in and around this truck ,he used to have a slide in camper and we would go camping, as a teenager when my car would break down you knew as soon as you saw that big yellow truck coming down the street it was ok cause grandpa could fix anything. I could go on and on about how much this truck means to me but my dad and I have started a restoration on the truck and I'll be posting updates and questions . Thank you

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Offline zieg85

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2017, 09:13:41 am »
Very nice looking, love the color combo and the fact it is the first year of the series.  Welcome from near St. Louis, MO!
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Offline Jason S

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2017, 11:29:26 am »
Nice!

Welcome from Kansas.
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Offline dr.ifixit

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2017, 12:16:08 pm »
Quote from: Jason S on September 05, 2017, 11:29:26 am
Nice!

Welcome from Kansas.
I'm in Kansas also

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Offline Jason S

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2017, 01:51:03 pm »
What part of Kansas? I'm in Wilson County.
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1973 GMC K2500, Super Custom, Camper Special, 350, TH350, NP203, 4.10's
1974 Chevrolet K10, Custom Deluxe, 350, SM465, NP203, 3.73's

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Offline dr.ifixit

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2017, 04:37:50 pm »
Quote from: Jason S on September 05, 2017, 01:51:03 pm
What part of Kansas? I'm in Wilson County.
Wichita


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Offline Boonie

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2017, 12:24:14 am »
welcome.  I work in Wichita, live in el dorado.
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Offline dr.ifixit

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2017, 08:45:29 am »
Quote from: Boonie on September 06, 2017, 12:24:14 am
welcome.  I work in Wichita, live in el dorado.
That's awesome! Are there ever any car show,clubs or get togethers for 73-87s locally?

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Offline Boonie

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2017, 10:27:07 am »
I cant speak for Wichita, but the only car specific show I know of in el dorado is the charger show every year. if I remember correctly, it should be coming up here shortly
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Offline dr.ifixit

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2017, 09:20:13 am »
Quote from: Boonie on September 06, 2017, 10:27:07 am
I cant speak for Wichita, but the only car specific show I know of in el dorado is the charger show every year. if I remember correctly, it should be coming up here shortly
I know of a show every Friday here in Wichita , alot of mustang and Corvette guys . This spring when I'm finish with the restoration I'll find some shows to bring it out to . Maybe we could arrange a local cars and coffee type event at some point

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2017, 05:32:32 am »
Quote from: dr.ifixit on September 05, 2017, 08:15:57 am
After 10 years of trying to get it ( it has been sitting and getting started up twice a week) I finally got my grandpa's 73' Chevrolet c10 in 2 tone yellow and white. I grew up in and around this truck ,he used to have a slide in camper and we would go camping, as a teenager when my car would break down you knew as soon as you saw that big yellow truck coming down the street it was ok cause grandpa could fix anything. I could go on and on about how much this truck means to me but my dad and I have started a restoration on the truck and I'll be posting updates and questions . Thank you

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Very nice truck!!!

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2017, 06:28:19 am »
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Offline dr.ifixit

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2017, 08:22:46 am »
Quote from: dkballardjr on September 08, 2017, 05:32:32 am
Quote from: dr.ifixit on September 05, 2017, 08:15:57 am
After 10 years of trying to get it ( it has been sitting and getting started up twice a week) I finally got my grandpa's 73' Chevrolet c10 in 2 tone yellow and white. I grew up in and around this truck ,he used to have a slide in camper and we would go camping, as a teenager when my car would break down you knew as soon as you saw that big yellow truck coming down the street it was ok cause grandpa could fix anything. I could go on and on about how much this truck means to me but my dad and I have started a restoration on the truck and I'll be posting updates and questions . Thank you

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Very nice truck!!!

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Thank you! I've got some rust repair on the bed but mechanically it's still near perfect ( Grandpa was a desiel mechanic)

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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2017, 09:01:14 am »
welcome from maryland
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Re: Grandpa's truck
« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2017, 07:19:04 pm »
I'm currently restoring my grandpas truck.  74 k25 4x4.  hopefully getting the body and paint done next month.  I'm all right with mechanics, no patience at all for body work.  also wish my grandpa had been a bit more maintenance oriented.  truck spent its whole life on a farm, minimal maintenance. 
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