15 year old fixing his first truck up! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-19-2016, 12:25 PM

So i got my first truck a couple weeks back, and its a 69 k10, I bought it, and will pay for anthing i need for this truck, right now it needs a grill, the front half of a driveshaft, wiper arms, a starter and altenator. and the doors replaced because they are basically rust!! But i found some doors, will have em this weekend. and possibly found a grill from my ex girlfriends dad. Hope to post alot about my truck, and hope to have her goin by homecoming.

davepl · 08-19-2016, 12:31 PM

Welcome and good luck! There are a ton of knowledgeable people on here, so you've found a great resource. Always start with a search as most things have been answered before, but if you don't find an answer, just ask!

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-19-2016, 12:33 PM

I plan on it bud! i know nothing about these trucks, also mine is a cst edition, with a stepside bed, on a 73 frame.

jr1000yarder · 08-19-2016, 12:33 PM

Welcome, my 17 yr old is doing what your doing. This is a great place.

Need PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-19-2016, 12:34 PM

was a mud toy, until it chucked the starter, so they were gunna junk it but i traded for it, has a built 350 in it.

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-19-2016, 12:34 PM

on 8 inches of lift! not the prettiest truck out there but its my truck!

hewittca · 08-19-2016, 12:40 PM

Welcome, you came to the right place for info and help! I always wanted a C10 from a young age but only recently was able to purchase one. Congrats on picking one up, and kudos for doing it on your own dime. Not too many can say that anymore. Good luck on getting it completed and running, and as mentioned above, we need some pics!

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-19-2016, 01:07 PM

I will take pics after i get home, currently on lunch at school. and im the only kid who can say that at my school. most kids have their mom and dad buy em a truck or car but well my family is poor, and it did run until the starter took a crap, it was my buddies mud truck.

cypressbog · 08-22-2016, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Deer_hunter_088

most kids have their mom and dad buy em a truck or car but well my family is poor.

My wife and I do well and still refuse to buy our daughter a car. She can work part time jobs and purchase her own car and insurance. I was raised that way and the wife was too poor, but both believe that instills the value of things.

davepl · 08-19-2016, 02:38 PM

In high school I drove a rusty C10 that I bought for $75. It burned so much oil I had to get my friends to save their used oil so I could burn that, and I had to run plug extenders and clean the plugs weekly to keep it running.

When the starter caked I couldn't afford one, and it was 30 below, so I drove it up on a curb to R&R the starter and clean the brushes, etc... eventually I had to spend $60 on a new starter, doubling the value of the truck.

So you're living the high life :-)

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-19-2016, 02:41 PM

lol mine dont burn oil, but man is she a rust bucket! got some replacment doors goin on this weekend, they are faded orange thoug. PAINT TIME!

**Blue/72** · 08-19-2016, 03:18 PM

Welcome to the board from another teenager! Sounds like a cool project, but we need pics!

flashed · 08-19-2016, 06:23 PM

Welcome ,looking forward to pics .

In The Ten Ring · 08-19-2016, 06:32 PM

Congrats on your buy. I also drove my current truck (the only truck I have ever had) in high school, it's a 1972.

We will help you in any way we can BUT

WE NEED PICS.

projectking · 08-19-2016, 06:51 PM

Welcome! Where you at in Illinois?

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-20-2016, 09:15 AM

Lil town called mount carmel. and il take a lot after i get home from football practice. our first game is Friday. and il take a lot of pics of my truck.

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-20-2016, 03:04 PM

that's my truck!

In The Ten Ring · 08-20-2016, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Deer_hunter_088

that's my truck!

Cannot see the pics.

mud.man.rj · 08-20-2016, 07:03 PM

Congrat's, a cool truck to start with, remember it's a project and takes time so just do what you can as you can afford it and will get better each time your on it. Keep us posted as you work on it. Ya, pic's didn't work, but looking forward to them.

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-20-2016, 06:11 PM

Anyone of yall near me have a grill for cheap or free?

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-20-2016, 08:01 PM

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-20-2016, 08:03 PM

got em to work

mud.man.rj · 08-20-2016, 08:27 PM

Ahh that's just a teaser now, come on we need more pic's and info..

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-20-2016, 08:34 PM

lol tomorrow il take more, and of the mickey tompson built 350! its too dark for my phone to take pics.

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-20-2016, 08:36 PM

and didnt want to taint this thread with the 97 sticker on the window, il take one tomorrow after i put the doors on il take more.

08-19-2016, 12:25 PM	#1
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	15 year old fixing his first truck up! So i got my first truck a couple weeks back, and its a 69 k10, I bought it, and will pay for anthing i need for this truck, right now it needs a grill, the front half of a driveshaft, wiper arms, a starter and altenator. and the doors replaced because they are basically rust!! But i found some doors, will have em this weekend. and possibly found a grill from my ex girlfriends dad. Hope to post alot about my truck, and hope to have her goin by homecoming.

08-19-2016, 12:31 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! Welcome and good luck! There are a ton of knowledgeable people on here, so you've found a great resource. Always start with a search as most things have been answered before, but if you don't find an answer, just ask! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-19-2016, 12:33 PM	#3
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! I plan on it bud! i know nothing about these trucks, also mine is a cst edition, with a stepside bed, on a 73 frame.

08-19-2016, 12:33 PM	#4
jr1000yarder Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pa Posts: 1,278	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! Welcome, my 17 yr old is doing what your doing. This is a great place. Need PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ IT IS WHAT IT IS

08-19-2016, 12:34 PM	#5
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! was a mud toy, until it chucked the starter, so they were gunna junk it but i traded for it, has a built 350 in it.

08-19-2016, 12:40 PM	#7
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,741	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! Welcome, you came to the right place for info and help! I always wanted a C10 from a young age but only recently was able to purchase one. Congrats on picking one up, and kudos for doing it on your own dime. Not too many can say that anymore. Good luck on getting it completed and running, and as mentioned above, we need some pics! __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

08-19-2016, 01:07 PM	#8
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! I will take pics after i get home, currently on lunch at school. and im the only kid who can say that at my school. most kids have their mom and dad buy em a truck or car but well my family is poor, and it did run until the starter took a crap, it was my buddies mud truck.

08-19-2016, 02:38 PM	#10
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! In high school I drove a rusty C10 that I bought for $75. It burned so much oil I had to get my friends to save their used oil so I could burn that, and I had to run plug extenders and clean the plugs weekly to keep it running. When the starter caked I couldn't afford one, and it was 30 below, so I drove it up on a curb to R&R the starter and clean the brushes, etc... eventually I had to spend $60 on a new starter, doubling the value of the truck. So you're living the high life :-) __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-19-2016, 02:41 PM	#11
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! lol mine dont burn oil, but man is she a rust bucket! got some replacment doors goin on this weekend, they are faded orange thoug. PAINT TIME!

08-19-2016, 03:18 PM	#12
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,376	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! Welcome to the board from another teenager! Sounds like a cool project, but we need pics! __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

08-19-2016, 06:23 PM	#13
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! Welcome ,looking forward to pics .

08-19-2016, 06:32 PM	#14
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! Congrats on your buy. I also drove my current truck (the only truck I have ever had) in high school, it's a 1972. We will help you in any way we can BUT WE NEED PICS.

08-19-2016, 06:51 PM	#15
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! Welcome! Where you at in Illinois? __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

08-20-2016, 09:15 AM	#16
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! Lil town called mount carmel. and il take a lot after i get home from football practice. our first game is Friday. and il take a lot of pics of my truck.

08-20-2016, 03:04 PM	#17
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! that's my truck!



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08-20-2016, 07:03 PM	#19
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! Congrat's, a cool truck to start with, remember it's a project and takes time so just do what you can as you can afford it and will get better each time your on it. Keep us posted as you work on it. Ya, pic's didn't work, but looking forward to them. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

08-20-2016, 06:11 PM	#20
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! Anyone of yall near me have a grill for cheap or free?

08-20-2016, 08:01 PM	#21
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up!

08-20-2016, 08:03 PM	#22
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! got em to work

08-20-2016, 08:27 PM	#23
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! Ahh that's just a teaser now, come on we need more pic's and info.. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

08-20-2016, 08:34 PM	#24
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! lol tomorrow il take more, and of the mickey tompson built 350! its too dark for my phone to take pics.

08-20-2016, 08:36 PM	#25
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: 15 year old fixing his first truck up! and didnt want to taint this thread with the 97 sticker on the window, il take one tomorrow after i put the doors on il take more.

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