My 71 C10
 

I've been shopping for ever to find this. I'm flying in to pick it up and drive it 12 hours home, yup roadkill style..

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/d...psyn43twde.png

I'll have a few videos of the ride home and the beginning of my changes

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Nice. it would look really sweet a few inches closer to the ground. looks like you have a nice "test" ride ahead/ hope it all goes smoothly.

jeff

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yes i saw it listed twice on ebay, what did it go for in the end? i was very tempted but i had just bought two trucks, and couldnt explain a third.

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Nice truck.

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Cool Stepper!
All the best, Dirk

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yup waiting to order up parts to drop it...have a buddy starting a 402 build over the winter

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Just picked up the c10: http://youtu.be/Qqsh_WWNN1E

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Nice!

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Won't let me view it. Says it's private....:(

LockDoc

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Nice stepper! Enjoy the trip.

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yep no go on video. nice truck

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Almost home another 3 hours but waiting out a nasty rain storm on the mass turnpike. A few hiccups 1 lost wipers last night however discover the fuse was just loose. 2 lost turn signals then the right turn signal began to work however the right indicator on the dash remains on constant and the right markers lights remain on even with the ignition off...12.5 average mpg at 65 not to had..having fun

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Got the truck home in one piece. Now chasing down a few gremlins
1 no interior dash lights - in process and getting frustrated
2 installed electric chocke - done
3 installed front sway bar 1 1/4 inch ccp - done
4 installed throttle cable - done
5 4/5 drop kit and spindles ordered - awaiting the ups guy

On the interior lights im getting frustrated, ive checked fuses and connection..fuel gauge, wipers and exterior lights all work...any advice?

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Ahhh! The joys of buying and old truck! ;)

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I have power at my harness into the back of the gauge cluster and confirmed directionals and lamp power and power on the cluster ribbon! Acts like no ground...any help would be appreciated..Thanks

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See if this thread helps....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4200642

LockDoc

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Thanks for the help LockDoc, I did however test the circuit at ground on the harness..I have ground and power there.

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OK, I'm not sure where you did that test but you have to test the grounds at each component. If you make sure you have ground straps at each location shown in the thread I posted you should have it pretty well covered. I also posted a picture of the gauge cluster ground in that thread.

LockDoc

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I wondered why you brought that thread back again LockDoc! Truly those ground strap points and the dash ground are critical to say the least and that particular photo has helped me fix my dash lighting issues. You can always add grounds as well. I found that ford explorer ground straps are an easy task as they require no drilling.

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Hey pablo101


:welcome2: to the forums and :hi: from Ohio.


Looks like a nice ride :metal:

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Just add the big block, that'll drop it a couple of inches in the front and give it a little rake and you're done.

I know the old 3/5 or 4/6 drop is super popular with you kids these days, but some of us old enough to remember shackles on Novas and torsion bars cranked up on Mopars have a soft spot for stock ride height.

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Thanks...

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I agree...one day a mad bb shall be strapped in give me time...I searched months for this condition truck to start with.But if have are donating a bb ill gladly accept it..haha

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Weird, a few lights came on last night...I pulled a few bulbs and reinstalled...Still no interior directionals

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Some advice needed..

I'm having a 4/5 drop installed, CCP modular front 2" drop spindles and 2" drop spings. the Balljoint has very little clearance to the wheel..they are 15x10 4" backspace wheels..Any help would be great

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Finally done..had to change the front wheels for steering clearance

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/d...psdz8vawqn.jpg

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much better stance!!!

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yes i saw it listed twice on ebay, what did it go for in the end? i was very tempted but i had just bought two trucks, and couldnt explain a third.

Tell me your secret for explaining more than one truck so I can implement it. I keep trying using the two projects at once will be easier but it's not working.. LOL

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My secret...I'm not married. .haha

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Before
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/d...psrdfmddyg.png

After
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/d...psdz8vawqn.jpg

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Pulled out the truck to get a little sun.

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Any engine pics? I like the mileage, I can't break 10 MPG with my 350 with Carter AFB. Planning to rebuild/repair a Quadrajet I've had in my possession.

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I don't have any pictures of just the engine I do have a video of the it running under hood too from where I purchased it..its a stock 74 350 with a 1405 edelbrook carb and intake with a GM HEI distributor and a pair of hooker headers...only thing I did was replace the throttle linkage on the setup..

1971 Chevy C10: https://youtu.be/YviPXpsTApU

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Hey Pablo the truck looks GREAT!!!! The wheel change is really kool also.m2c

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Thanks..The wheel change was due to clearance with aluminum wheels..4" offset with didn't clear the lower arms..The Bassets are 3" offset..just waiting for funds or the right deal on some torque thrust style 15"'s

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Real good looking truck Pablo. Looks like 15x8" Bassets. What tire size?

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Tires are 255 60 15...15x7 Bassets

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Finally out on a nice day!

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Ran the truck with the local autocross club..handled better than expected..

https://youtu.be/zm4N-M3JEmU

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Checked out the "truck tour" video. That fan looks scary spinning without the shroud!