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*Billla* · 12-30-2005, 08:20 PM

I've been around for a while lurking, and I thought I should finally introduce myself.

I own a 1972 C10 LWB, and a 1972 C10 LWB parts truck. My truck's been a start-and-stop project; I did the engine/trans about 7 years ago but I'm just getting started on the bodywork. It's a rusty-but-trusty pickup that I purchased from the 2nd owner in Iowa. The VIN makes it a stepside V8; it had a longbed and a low-compression 305 2BBL in it when I got it. I built a 1970-style Corvette LT-1 engine and had the trans overhauled with a basic TCI shift kit. I just finished installing power steering that had been removed at some point.

The only real problems with the truck right now are:

Single-speed blower: I figure that's the blower switch and I have a new one
Low brake pedal: not sure what to make of this one...the brakes work, the pedal is just much lower than it should be.
Front-end damage: my kid just stuffed my truck into a concrete divider...hood's OK but the bumper, R fender, etc. are junk. Bent the bumper back far enough to get into the frame, too...not sure how hard that will be to straighten :/

The goal is a nice looking slightly-better-than-stock C10. Nothing fancy, and still something I can dump dirt in the back of

I've bought a few bedsides, but each time they've ended up being junk. A few months ago I bought a parts truck (no engine); I got screwed somewhat in that it was listed as "no rust" which proved not to be the case (that's the last time I let my father-in-law look over a vehicle

so my plans have changed a bit:

I'm removing the bed from the parts truck to start building a new wood bed
I'll remove the bed from my truck, blast the frame, rebuild the suspension and put the new bed on.
Next is to strip and prep the front clip from the parts truck, and then swap this onto my truck. I'll probably do a refresh on the engine at that point - Edelbrock aluminum heads, cam change, new intake.
I'm in a bit of a quandry on the next step...I probably should work with the parts truck cab and do a last swap, but I have a sentimental attachment to my cab
Once the cab is done (however I'll paint it and be done

Pictures at Cardomain:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2206636/1

Bill Lattimer
billla@warbird.org

krue · 12-30-2005, 08:31 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. That's a beautiful area you live in.

CG · 12-30-2005, 09:02 PM

lotta northwest people belong to this board now. texans better watch out or we will pass them up. and btw welcome to the board. i also live in monroe.

gr8scott51 · 12-30-2005, 09:41 PM

Howdy from Bremerton. You'll find lots of parts at the Monroe swap meets. We tried to start a club in the area, but it pretty much died. One guy started a website tho': http://classicgmtrucks.net/ There are lots of folks from Washington/Oregon on this site. Welcome.

Mongo · 12-31-2005, 01:41 AM

From Oregon.

*bskylerj* · 12-31-2005, 06:35 AM

Welcome from Spokane, WA.

Botietruck · 12-31-2005, 07:25 AM

Welcome from Chespeake,VA!

mike nutt · 12-31-2005, 08:38 AM

welcome

smirch9 · 12-31-2005, 09:30 AM

Welcome from Oklahoma!

MDC · 01-02-2006, 12:48 AM

Welcome from N Texas

**N2TRUX** · 01-02-2006, 11:07 AM

Welcome to the forum. It looks like your ready to get started again. Keep us posted on your progress....

longhorn71 · 01-02-2006, 01:35 PM

welcome from Alberta

784X4GUY · 01-02-2006, 11:01 PM

Welcome from Bellevue, wont be here much longer though we are moving out to Pullman,wa so as my fiance can go to college as WSU. But anywho Welcome and can't wait to meet all of the Wa folk on these boards.....Later....Mike

Bri87swb · 01-06-2006, 12:52 AM

Hey Billa

Looks like you have a good project on your hands. If you're looking for parts try Dreamers Hot Rods in Everett (www.pickupsnw.com) The owner is a great guy and the shop specializes in chevy trucks.

Take care,

Brian

*Billla* · 01-06-2006, 01:10 AM

Brian, thanks for the tip - hadn't heard of them!

kevs_c10 · 01-07-2006, 04:02 AM

WELCOME! I'm itchin' to move back to Seattle soon, maby I'll see you some day. GO COUGS!!!

OJOE · 01-07-2006, 08:35 AM

Welcome

*Billla* · 01-07-2006, 10:01 AM

Folks, I've got to tell you - I'm a member of a number of online communities and this group is the BEST! I can't believe the number of great folks here, the questions I've recieved GREAT answers for and the local contacts I've made as well.

Let me just offer a big THANK YOU to everyone for their welcome and for being such a great community!

12-30-2005, 08:20 PM	#1
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	New Seattle guy I've been around for a while lurking, and I thought I should finally introduce myself. I own a 1972 C10 LWB, and a 1972 C10 LWB parts truck. My truck's been a start-and-stop project; I did the engine/trans about 7 years ago but I'm just getting started on the bodywork. It's a rusty-but-trusty pickup that I purchased from the 2nd owner in Iowa. The VIN makes it a stepside V8; it had a longbed and a low-compression 305 2BBL in it when I got it. I built a 1970-style Corvette LT-1 engine and had the trans overhauled with a basic TCI shift kit. I just finished installing power steering that had been removed at some point. The only real problems with the truck right now are: Single-speed blower: I figure that's the blower switch and I have a new one Low brake pedal: not sure what to make of this one...the brakes work, the pedal is just much lower than it should be. Front-end damage: my kid just stuffed my truck into a concrete divider...hood's OK but the bumper, R fender, etc. are junk. Bent the bumper back far enough to get into the frame, too...not sure how hard that will be to straighten :/ The goal is a nice looking slightly-better-than-stock C10. Nothing fancy, and still something I can dump dirt in the back of I've bought a few bedsides, but each time they've ended up being junk. A few months ago I bought a parts truck (no engine); I got screwed somewhat in that it was listed as "no rust" which proved not to be the case (that's the last time I let my father-in-law look over a vehicle so my plans have changed a bit: I'm removing the bed from the parts truck to start building a new wood bed I'll remove the bed from my truck, blast the frame, rebuild the suspension and put the new bed on. Next is to strip and prep the front clip from the parts truck, and then swap this onto my truck. I'll probably do a refresh on the engine at that point - Edelbrock aluminum heads, cam change, new intake. I'm in a bit of a quandry on the next step...I probably should work with the parts truck cab and do a last swap, but I have a sentimental attachment to my cab Once the cab is done (however I'll paint it and be done Pictures at Cardomain: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2206636/1 Bill Lattimer billla@warbird.org

12-30-2005, 08:31 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New Seattle guy Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. That's a beautiful area you live in. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-30-2005, 09:02 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: New Seattle guy lotta northwest people belong to this board now. texans better watch out or we will pass them up. and btw welcome to the board. i also live in monroe.

12-30-2005, 09:41 PM	#4
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Re: New Seattle guy Howdy from Bremerton. You'll find lots of parts at the Monroe swap meets. We tried to start a club in the area, but it pretty much died. One guy started a website tho': http://classicgmtrucks.net/ There are lots of folks from Washington/Oregon on this site. Welcome. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

12-31-2005, 01:41 AM	#5
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12-31-2005, 06:35 AM	#6
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12-31-2005, 07:25 AM	#7
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01-02-2006, 12:48 AM	#10
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01-02-2006, 11:07 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: New Seattle guy Welcome to the forum. It looks like your ready to get started again. Keep us posted on your progress.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-02-2006, 01:35 PM	#12
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01-02-2006, 11:01 PM	#13
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Re: New Seattle guy Welcome from Bellevue, wont be here much longer though we are moving out to Pullman,wa so as my fiance can go to college as WSU. But anywho Welcome and can't wait to meet all of the Wa folk on these boards.....Later....Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

01-06-2006, 12:52 AM	#14
Bri87swb Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 94	Re: New Seattle guy Hey Billa Looks like you have a good project on your hands. If you're looking for parts try Dreamers Hot Rods in Everett (www.pickupsnw.com) The owner is a great guy and the shop specializes in chevy trucks. Take care, Brian

01-06-2006, 01:10 AM	#15
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: New Seattle guy Brian, thanks for the tip - hadn't heard of them!



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01-07-2006, 04:02 AM	#16
kevs_c10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 41	Re: New Seattle guy WELCOME! I'm itchin' to move back to Seattle soon, maby I'll see you some day. GO COUGS!!!

01-07-2006, 08:35 AM	#17
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01-07-2006, 10:01 AM	#18
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: New Seattle guy Folks, I've got to tell you - I'm a member of a number of online communities and this group is the BEST! I can't believe the number of great folks here, the questions I've recieved GREAT answers for and the local contacts I've made as well. Let me just offer a big THANK YOU to everyone for their welcome and for being such a great community!

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