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**HeloCrewChief** · 09-04-2010, 06:02 PM

Well i joined on the site a few weeks ago and finally found a C10 I could work with. I wanted a 67-72 Short/Fleet/two tone. I found this one in Charlotte for $6200. It has some rust bubbles here and there but, it runs and drives better than my new truck. Plans are to lower it a little bit more and convert to 5 lug wheels. Still undecided on wheel sizes and style. So if anyone can point me in the right direction for the 5 lug conversion I would appreciate it. Also how do you think I made out for the price? Can't wait to start daily driving it.

1LoC10 · 09-04-2010, 06:18 PM

great looking truck, sits good the way it is too...id say from the pics its worth the price... some nice clean chrome 5 spoke wheels would set it off nice

**leddzepp** · 09-04-2010, 06:32 PM

I'd say you did great on the price considering your area

DOIBUGU · 09-04-2010, 06:32 PM

nice rig you got

1LoC10 · 09-04-2010, 06:46 PM

Heres a little motivation for ya

cam.man67 · 09-04-2010, 07:01 PM

Wow! Very nice...I have have the same wheels on my '63 CJ-5, though.

Flat 67 · 09-04-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HeloCrewChief

convert to 5 lug wheels. Still undecided on wheel sizes and style. So if anyone can point me in the right direction for the 5 lug conversion I would appreciate it

If you are undecided on what wheels to get, why not skip the 5 lug wheel conversion and get 6 lug wheels, there is a whole bunch of them to choose from..............just a thought.........................Flat67

red69ss · 09-04-2010, 07:32 PM

looks like $6000 worth to me. what year is the truck 69 or 70? if you want to do the 5 lug conversion with stock spindle hieght, search craigslist or craiglook I see them in the charlotte area a lot with just the rearend and front crossmember out of a 71/72. if you want to go new there are several choices ,I plan on using ECE stuff in mine . good luck

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-04-2010, 09:57 PM

Congrats on the new ride and welcome to the board..

**N2TRUX** · 09-04-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Flat 67

.....6 lug wheels, there is a whole bunch of them to choose from........

6 lug wheels yes, but 6 lug wheels with the correct back space....mmmm, not so much.

67chevy1series · 09-04-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Flat 67

If you are undecided on what wheels to get, why not skip the 5 lug wheel conversion and get 6 lug wheels, there is a whole bunch of them to choose from..............just a thought.........................Flat67

hes right i have a 72 1/2 ton axle and front suspension under my 67 and i wish i had 6lug

wwotr · 09-05-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

Heres a little motivation for ya

GOD! Wide Lips on a Wheel are so FU**IN Sexy!

**Hart_Rod** · 09-05-2010, 09:50 AM

Nice truck. What a/c are you crewin on?

**HeloCrewChief** · 09-05-2010, 11:34 AM

Thanks for all the compliments and advice. I was looking at either rocket racing wheels or vintage wheel works so, thats the reason for the 5 lug conversion. Hart_Rod, I crew UH-60 Black Hawk's. Only for about 8 more months though. Im getting out and moving back to southern California.

**leddzepp** · 09-05-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HeloCrewChief

Thanks for all the compliments and advice. I was looking at either rocket racing wheels or vintage wheel works so, thats the reason for the 5 lug conversion. Hart_Rod, I crew UH-60 Black Hawk's. Only for about 8 more months though. Im getting out and moving back to southern California.

I am in So Cal....where you from?

71meangreenc10 · 09-05-2010, 12:22 PM

Nice truck....Give me a shout if you want, I can help you out....

Smitty

joker65 · 09-05-2010, 12:28 PM

good lookin truck! from the pics looks like a good buy
happy truckin'

Zoomin · 09-05-2010, 01:25 PM

You've got a great foundation to start with.

Thanks for your service, and good luck on the transition out.

**HeloCrewChief** · 09-05-2010, 04:43 PM

Smitty, thanks for the offer. Do you know of any good car shows in the area? I usually go to the Charlotte auto fair. I also run my Grand National at Fayetteville and Rockingham quite a bit. leddzepp, I'm from Long Beach. That is where I plan on moving back to as I have a job lined up for me there.

71meangreenc10 · 09-05-2010, 04:52 PM

Alot of things have left here since the last time I was here......

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 09-05-2010, 09:28 PM

Found a 72 parts truck in charlotte if your interested, that would be your easiest swap, everything looks complete.

Smitty

Red68Bowtie · 10-02-2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

Heres a little motivation for ya

What size wheels are on your truck? I'm trying to decide what size I want on mine as well. Thanks.
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Mmorgan32 · 10-02-2015, 10:44 PM

You did really good on the price. In California they would of asked like 8-9k for that truck. They are getting expensive out here

FAB559 · 11-01-2015, 12:17 AM

Looks like you got a steal

**leddzepp** · 11-01-2015, 01:10 AM

This thread is five years old...

09-04-2010, 06:02 PM	#1
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,033	Just picked up my first C10 Well i joined on the site a few weeks ago and finally found a C10 I could work with. I wanted a 67-72 Short/Fleet/two tone. I found this one in Charlotte for $6200. It has some rust bubbles here and there but, it runs and drives better than my new truck. Plans are to lower it a little bit more and convert to 5 lug wheels. Still undecided on wheel sizes and style. So if anyone can point me in the right direction for the 5 lug conversion I would appreciate it. Also how do you think I made out for the price? Can't wait to start daily driving it. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

09-04-2010, 06:18 PM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Just picked up my first C10 great looking truck, sits good the way it is too...id say from the pics its worth the price... some nice clean chrome 5 spoke wheels would set it off nice __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

09-04-2010, 06:32 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,992	Re: Just picked up my first C10 I'd say you did great on the price considering your area __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

09-04-2010, 06:32 PM	#4
DOIBUGU Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: 96007 Posts: 33	Re: Just picked up my first C10 nice rig you got

09-04-2010, 06:46 PM	#5
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Just picked up my first C10 Heres a little motivation for ya __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

09-04-2010, 07:01 PM	#6
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Just picked up my first C10 Wow! Very nice...I have have the same wheels on my '63 CJ-5, though. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

09-04-2010, 07:32 PM	#8
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: Just picked up my first C10 looks like $6000 worth to me. what year is the truck 69 or 70? if you want to do the 5 lug conversion with stock spindle hieght, search craigslist or craiglook I see them in the charlotte area a lot with just the rearend and front crossmember out of a 71/72. if you want to go new there are several choices ,I plan on using ECE stuff in mine . good luck __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein Last edited by red69ss; 09-04-2010 at 07:33 PM.

09-04-2010, 09:57 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Just picked up my first C10 Congrats on the new ride and welcome to the board.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-05-2010, 09:50 AM	#13
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: Just picked up my first C10 Nice truck. What a/c are you crewin on? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-05-2010, 11:34 AM	#14
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,033	Re: Just picked up my first C10 Thanks for all the compliments and advice. I was looking at either rocket racing wheels or vintage wheel works so, thats the reason for the 5 lug conversion. Hart_Rod, I crew UH-60 Black Hawk's. Only for about 8 more months though. Im getting out and moving back to southern California. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

09-05-2010, 12:22 PM	#16
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Just picked up my first C10 Nice truck....Give me a shout if you want, I can help you out.... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time Last edited by 71meangreenc10; 09-05-2010 at 12:25 PM.

09-05-2010, 12:28 PM	#17
joker65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: athens il. Posts: 32	Re: Just picked up my first C10 good lookin truck! from the pics looks like a good buy happy truckin'

09-05-2010, 01:25 PM	#18
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Just picked up my first C10 You've got a great foundation to start with. Thanks for your service, and good luck on the transition out. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-05-2010, 04:43 PM	#19
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,033	Re: Just picked up my first C10 Smitty, thanks for the offer. Do you know of any good car shows in the area? I usually go to the Charlotte auto fair. I also run my Grand National at Fayetteville and Rockingham quite a bit. leddzepp, I'm from Long Beach. That is where I plan on moving back to as I have a job lined up for me there. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

09-05-2010, 04:52 PM	#20
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Just picked up my first C10 Alot of things have left here since the last time I was here...... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time



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09-05-2010, 09:28 PM	#21
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Just picked up my first C10 Found a 72 parts truck in charlotte if your interested, that would be your easiest swap, everything looks complete. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

10-02-2015, 10:44 PM	#23
Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	Re: Just picked up my first C10 You did really good on the price. In California they would of asked like 8-9k for that truck. They are getting expensive out here __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver

11-01-2015, 12:17 AM	#24
FAB559 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 5	Re: Just picked up my first C10 Looks like you got a steal

11-01-2015, 01:10 AM	#25
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,992	Re: Just picked up my first C10 This thread is five years old... __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

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