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cerebus · 08-04-2021, 11:20 AM

Hello,

Just got this a few weeks ago.

New to the car guy thing. Lots to learn. Looking for help along the way

67C10Step · 08-04-2021, 11:31 AM

Looks like you've jumped in nicely. More photos of interior and under the hood please. We are photo junkies you know.

Plans?

sick472 · 08-04-2021, 12:00 PM

You have purchased well!...Mine was missing the lower 10 inches of the cab and bed.

cerebus · 08-04-2021, 12:17 PM

427 ci bbc, th400 transmission, 3.73 gears, posi rear.

Body is good and drive train is good. Here is my wish list in no order.

I want to change paint to red or blue

Interior is kinda ugly. I will change that.

Drivers side has lap belt only. No passenger seat belt. Want to do 3point.

Could use more power.

Gas tank is in the cab, would like to relocate.

Has ac but it doesn't work at the moment. Want to fix that.

**dagnabbitt** · 08-04-2021, 12:19 PM

Sweet truck, love those wheels. Are those bucket seats?

**MySons68C20** · 08-04-2021, 12:21 PM

That big block should rip! Nice truck!

7tee · 08-04-2021, 12:42 PM

Looks mighty nice, congrats...

67C10Step · 08-04-2021, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerebus

427 ci bbc, th400 transmission, 3.73 gears, posi rear.

Body is good and drive train is good. Here is my wish list in no order.

I want to change paint to red or blue

Interior is kinda ugly. I will change that.

Drivers side has lap belt only. No passenger seat belt. Want to do 3point.

Could use more power.

Gas tank is in the cab, would like to relocate.

Has ac but it doesn't work at the moment. Want to fix that.

Man, I love the brown, plus it's not a color you see often. The 427 should rip unless there are issues. If you are not an engine guy find a good one and have it looked at. If it's setup right with a TH400 and 3.73 posi it should smoke those rear tires.

Three point belts aren't a hard change, it's on my list as well. Other than the repairs you state the only thing I can say I'd do is change the altitude slightly and drive her all day long.

cerebus · 08-04-2021, 03:34 PM

Here's the engine bay

cerebus · 08-04-2021, 03:38 PM

Here's the truck box.

My photo of the interior won't load. Says missing security token?

cerebus · 08-04-2021, 03:47 PM

More photos

BRL · 08-04-2021, 03:49 PM

Congrats, nice truck!

I rather like the brown paint too.

67C10Step · 08-04-2021, 04:48 PM

OK, liking this truck even more with photos. On the bed it looks like you might be missing a few supports and the wood (of course) but those are easy to come by. I suggest Mar K manufacturing in Oklahoma.

I also agree with you those seats and door panels have got to go. Those are not tripping my trigger in the least. Under the hood she looks decently sorted but only a good overall review can really answer that question.

Overall, I think you have a super nice truck that just needs a bit of TLC and of course $$ to make it great.

54blackhornet · 08-04-2021, 06:11 PM

Man that is the bomb ! Congratulations ! One step at a time is my motto. Install a original style seat would be a big improvement. Three point belts is a easy diy job, couple hours total. I just did it myself. The 427 just puts it in another dimension in my opinion...

72Teeroy · 08-04-2021, 07:55 PM

Nice truck like the guys said love the brown to it’s different

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-04-2021, 08:21 PM

Does the cruise work?

Mike C · 08-04-2021, 10:03 PM

Welcome. Awesome truck. IMO, that is too nice to repaint. Just get some 17 or 18" wheels so you can run 27-28" tall tire in the front and a 29" in the back and fill up those wheel wells! Then drive the heck out of your truck and enjoy.

68Gold/white · 08-04-2021, 10:26 PM

A little lowering in front and back would improve the stance, my opinion.

The carb looks like a Holley spread bore, might be a 650. You have to remove the float bowls to set he floats on those.....
Holley made 650 and 800 cfm versions of those. If it is a 650, it might be a limiting factor in your performance.

cerebus · 08-04-2021, 11:00 PM

So the old girl died on me at the pizza place tonight. Dead battery. Any ideas where I can start to look for an electrical drain?

I boosted it with our van and got home easy. But have to figure out why the battery was dead.

68Gold/white · 08-05-2021, 12:39 AM

Diode problem in alternator is a common problem. A starter/alternator shop should be able to test it. Auto parts stores can also, if you get the right person.
How old is battery?

cerebus · 08-05-2021, 12:19 PM

Battery is 1 year old. Any tips on troubleshooting alternator / battery. I will try youtube

Thanks

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-05-2021, 12:24 PM

Get out your multimeter and select DC voltage. Get the engine started and while it's running touch the red lead to the large terminal on the back of the alternator and the black lead to ground. You should have 14 volts. If not, the alternator is not charging. You will need a load tester to check the battery.

cerebus · 08-05-2021, 12:25 PM

Carburator is a holley 4160. Not sure the exact specs on it. Buddy if mine figures the vacuum secondary are not opening. That might explain why I think its under powered right now.

cerebus · 08-05-2021, 01:12 PM

I have not tested the cruise control. I did see it on one of the column handles.

This truck is thirsty. I'm spending $20-$30 bucks a day on gas. And not driving that far. But I do accelerate quickly a lot. It sounds amazing. 2.5" exhaust w. Magnaflow mufflers

68Gold/white · 08-05-2021, 01:24 PM

Carb number is on the air horn.
A friend of mine had a 650 Holley spread bore (mechanical secondaries) on a Olds 350. He took the secondary link off, to keep his MPG numbers better.
If the intake will accept a spread bore carb, I'd want a Quadrajet on it...

08-04-2021, 11:20 AM	#1
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Recent purchase Hello, Just got this a few weeks ago. New to the car guy thing. Lots to learn. Looking for help along the way Attached Images __________________ -- Tall, Dark and Handsome... Or so my mother says -- There is no fate, but the fate we make.

08-04-2021, 11:31 AM	#2
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,401	Re: Recent purchase Looks like you've jumped in nicely. More photos of interior and under the hood please. We are photo junkies you know. Plans? __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

08-04-2021, 12:00 PM	#3
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,130	Re: Recent purchase You have purchased well!...Mine was missing the lower 10 inches of the cab and bed. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

08-04-2021, 12:17 PM	#4
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Re: Recent purchase 427 ci bbc, th400 transmission, 3.73 gears, posi rear. Body is good and drive train is good. Here is my wish list in no order. I want to change paint to red or blue Interior is kinda ugly. I will change that. Drivers side has lap belt only. No passenger seat belt. Want to do 3point. Could use more power. Gas tank is in the cab, would like to relocate. Has ac but it doesn't work at the moment. Want to fix that. __________________ -- Tall, Dark and Handsome... Or so my mother says -- There is no fate, but the fate we make.

08-04-2021, 12:19 PM	#5
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,295	Re: Recent purchase Sweet truck, love those wheels. Are those bucket seats? __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

08-04-2021, 12:21 PM	#6
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 897	Re: Recent purchase That big block should rip! Nice truck!

08-04-2021, 12:42 PM	#7
7tee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fletcher, N.C. Posts: 309	Re: Recent purchase Looks mighty nice, congrats... __________________ 1970 C/10 350/T5 SWB stepper... 1979 Corvette 350/Auto T-top... 2010 Acura RL... 2015 2500HD Z-71 Silverado...

08-04-2021, 03:34 PM	#9
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Re: Recent purchase Here's the engine bay Attached Images __________________ -- Tall, Dark and Handsome... Or so my mother says -- There is no fate, but the fate we make.

08-04-2021, 03:38 PM	#10
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Re: Recent purchase Here's the truck box. My photo of the interior won't load. Says missing security token? __________________ -- Tall, Dark and Handsome... Or so my mother says -- There is no fate, but the fate we make.

08-04-2021, 03:47 PM	#11
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Re: Recent purchase More photos Attached Images __________________ -- Tall, Dark and Handsome... Or so my mother says -- There is no fate, but the fate we make.

08-04-2021, 03:49 PM	#12
BRL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tahuya WA Posts: 510	Re: Recent purchase Congrats, nice truck! I rather like the brown paint too.

08-04-2021, 04:48 PM	#13
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,401	Re: Recent purchase OK, liking this truck even more with photos. On the bed it looks like you might be missing a few supports and the wood (of course) but those are easy to come by. I suggest Mar K manufacturing in Oklahoma. I also agree with you those seats and door panels have got to go. Those are not tripping my trigger in the least. Under the hood she looks decently sorted but only a good overall review can really answer that question. Overall, I think you have a super nice truck that just needs a bit of TLC and of course $$ to make it great. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

08-04-2021, 06:11 PM	#14
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,250	Re: Recent purchase Man that is the bomb ! Congratulations ! One step at a time is my motto. Install a original style seat would be a big improvement. Three point belts is a easy diy job, couple hours total. I just did it myself. The 427 just puts it in another dimension in my opinion... __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

08-04-2021, 07:55 PM	#15
72Teeroy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Santa Fe,Tx Posts: 119	Re: Recent purchase Nice truck like the guys said love the brown to it’s different

08-04-2021, 08:21 PM	#16
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,208	Re: Recent purchase Does the cruise work? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23



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08-04-2021, 10:03 PM	#17
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Recent purchase Welcome. Awesome truck. IMO, that is too nice to repaint. Just get some 17 or 18" wheels so you can run 27-28" tall tire in the front and a 29" in the back and fill up those wheel wells! Then drive the heck out of your truck and enjoy. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

08-04-2021, 10:26 PM	#18
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,272	Re: Recent purchase A little lowering in front and back would improve the stance, my opinion. The carb looks like a Holley spread bore, might be a 650. You have to remove the float bowls to set he floats on those..... Holley made 650 and 800 cfm versions of those. If it is a 650, it might be a limiting factor in your performance.

08-04-2021, 11:00 PM	#19
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Re: Recent purchase So the old girl died on me at the pizza place tonight. Dead battery. Any ideas where I can start to look for an electrical drain? I boosted it with our van and got home easy. But have to figure out why the battery was dead. __________________ -- Tall, Dark and Handsome... Or so my mother says -- There is no fate, but the fate we make.

08-05-2021, 12:39 AM	#20
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,272	Re: Recent purchase Diode problem in alternator is a common problem. A starter/alternator shop should be able to test it. Auto parts stores can also, if you get the right person. How old is battery? Last edited by 68Gold/white; 08-05-2021 at 12:39 AM. Reason: Fish sticks

08-05-2021, 12:19 PM	#21
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Re: Recent purchase Battery is 1 year old. Any tips on troubleshooting alternator / battery. I will try youtube Thanks __________________ -- Tall, Dark and Handsome... Or so my mother says -- There is no fate, but the fate we make.

08-05-2021, 12:24 PM	#22
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,208	Re: Recent purchase Get out your multimeter and select DC voltage. Get the engine started and while it's running touch the red lead to the large terminal on the back of the alternator and the black lead to ground. You should have 14 volts. If not, the alternator is not charging. You will need a load tester to check the battery. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

08-05-2021, 12:25 PM	#23
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Re: Recent purchase Carburator is a holley 4160. Not sure the exact specs on it. Buddy if mine figures the vacuum secondary are not opening. That might explain why I think its under powered right now. __________________ -- Tall, Dark and Handsome... Or so my mother says -- There is no fate, but the fate we make.

08-05-2021, 01:12 PM	#24
cerebus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 100	Re: Recent purchase I have not tested the cruise control. I did see it on one of the column handles. This truck is thirsty. I'm spending $20-$30 bucks a day on gas. And not driving that far. But I do accelerate quickly a lot. It sounds amazing. 2.5" exhaust w. Magnaflow mufflers __________________ -- Tall, Dark and Handsome... Or so my mother says -- There is no fate, but the fate we make.

08-05-2021, 01:24 PM	#25
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,272	Re: Recent purchase Carb number is on the air horn. A friend of mine had a 650 Holley spread bore (mechanical secondaries) on a Olds 350. He took the secondary link off, to keep his MPG numbers better. If the intake will accept a spread bore carb, I'd want a Quadrajet on it...

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