NEW guy from St. Louis...starting the journey on our 1983 c10 with 29k orig miles

• May 13, 2026

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C10 Silverado

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Hey y'all...I'm new to the forum and wanted to post some pics of our 1983 we purchased last summer. 29k mile, one owner.

SWB conversion (I know I am going to get some hate for this), nevertheless, it's what I like.

4/5 static drop with c-notch.

The 305 is a dog so we're swapping a 350 sbc with a little more power (if anyone is looking for a low mileage 305, DM me).

Look forward to learning from you all.

 

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• May 13, 2026

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• May 14, 2026

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joe6384 said:

Hey y'all...I'm new to the forum and wanted to post some pics of our 1983 we purchased last summer. 29k mile, one owner.

SWB conversion (I know I am going to get some hate for this), nevertheless, it's what I like.

4/5 static drop with c-notch.

The 305 is a dog so we're swapping a 350 sbc with a little more power (if anyone is looking for a low mileage 305, DM me).

Look forward to learning from you all.

Click to expand...

We have a guy on here presently looking for a good 305 .I'll try to put you 2 in touch

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• May 24, 2026

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5.7 L 350 v8

Cool truck. Looks great with your changes. I also think it would have looked great without cutting the longbed short.
Welcome regardless. Truck looks badass!

 

• May 25, 2026

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