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incubus2432

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First Name
Shekkie
Truck Year
1983
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
350
I joined here with a few questions about a dozen years ago when I bought a K10 from Colorado. Very shortly after someone offered be a ‘78 F100 that I could not pass up in trade so I moved to the Ford forums rather than being crucified here for my decision. Well, I’ve returned.

I closed the deal on this ‘83 a few days ago and pick it up Tuesday. It was a Georgia truck up until about 10 years ago when it came to Ohio where it was a nice weather use vehicle so it’s quite clean. Paint is about 4 years old and in great shape. Engine swapped for a 350 from a late ‘70s vette and the tranny is a 5 spd from a ‘90s Siverado plus a hydraulic clutch as a bonus. Very pleasant to drive and the anemic (by today’s standards) engine was surprisingly peppy.

Tint and a modest stereo upgrade will be immediate with wheels/tires when I get around to it.
 

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animal

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Georgia
First Name
Lee
Truck Year
1986
Truck Model
c10 silverado
Engine Size
350ish
:welcome:
 

bucket

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Usually not in Ohio
First Name
Andy
Truck Year
'77, '78, '79, '84, '88
Truck Model
K5 thru K30
Engine Size
350-454
Howdy neighbor, welcome back!
 

GTX63

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First Name
Ty
Truck Year
1985
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
350
I like those old Ford trucks from the 70s. There needs to be variety. My dad was a Ford and Mercury man, as well as his brothers. Somewhere along the line I went wrong and have owned nothing but Chevy and GMC from day 1.
 

incubus2432

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First Name
Shekkie
Truck Year
1983
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
350
This was the K10 and the F100 (straight 6/4spd) it was traded for.

Truth be told I probably lean more towards Fords BUT I like everything “cool” including some imports. I was on the hunt for another F100 4x4 but finding a nice one isn’t easy. There are way more nice K10/K20 for “reasonable” money. I don’t mean to sound like I think I am settling……I love this new to me truck and think it is the perfect vehicle for my wants/needs.
 

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Strick

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Harold
Truck Year
1979
Truck Model
C20 Crew
Engine Size
350
Welcome back in here. 78/79 F- pickups are my favorite among them. I'd still rather have a Square but thank the LORD we have freedom to choose! Enjoy that Square & stay with us awhile.

HS
 

DoubleDingo

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Right where I am
First Name
Bagoomba
Truck Year
1981
Truck Model
81-C20 Silverado Camper Special-TH400-4.10s
Engine Size
Carb'ed Vortec 350
This was the K10 and the F100 (straight 6/4spd) it was traded for.

Truth be told I probably lean more towards Fords BUT I like everything “cool” including some imports. I was on the hunt for another F100 4x4 but finding a nice one isn’t easy. There are way more nice K10/K20 for “reasonable” money. I don’t mean to sound like I think I am settling……I love this new to me truck and think it is the perfect vehicle for my wants/needs.
Nice rigs!
 

Mr Clean

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North East Texas
First Name
Shawn
Truck Year
1982 & 1985
Truck Model
K10 Extra Cab w/ Proper SWB, & 85 K5 Blazer
Engine Size
454 BBC, & 383 Stroker
So what we're just suppose to welcome you back with open arms, after going to the dark side? I think I'm going to need a little compensation! I think if you send me that cowl induction hood we'll be good.

:welcome:back I guess...lol
 

ali_c20

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Location
Austria
First Name
Alexander
Truck Year
1974, 1979
Truck Model
C20, K5
Engine Size
350, 350
Welcome from Austria.
 

incubus2432

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Location
Grafton, Ohio
First Name
Shekkie
Truck Year
1983
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
350
So what we're just suppose to welcome you back with open arms, after going to the dark side? I think I'm going to need a little compensation! I think if you send me that cowl induction hood we'll be good.

:welcome:back I guess...lol
 

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