blindbug
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- Joined
- Sep 14, 2017
- Posts
- 20
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- Location
- KY
- First Name
- Nick
- Truck Year
- 1986
- Truck Model
- C10
- Engine Size
- 350 v8
Hello there, I just picked up a 1986 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe with a 350 v8 swap and some very mild bolt on mods. Just want to say hi and give some background about myself.
I have been dreaming about an old truck (or car) for going on 15 years or more. I have always had an affinity towards GM Square Bodies since my father owns a 1986 GMC Sierra 1500 in black, which he has owned since 1986 and was his daily driver until just a few years ago when he switched to a new daily driver but kept old blackie. For nigh on 10 years I've been asking about the truck and when he was going to 'pass it on' so-to-speak, but I know that it will be pried from his cold dead hands.
For the last 5 or so years I've been putting a little money to the side and searching for an old truck. I had my eyes set on a 1986 or 1987 C10 or Sierra, a 1978 Scottsdale or Big Ten, or a 1964 C10 anything. I've went and looked at (2) trucks in the last 5 years before the one I bought, one of which was sold out from under me, the other of which the 'owner' didn't have a title.
That brings me to last week, when my brother (who knows my affection to the square bodies) messaged me with a picture of a facebook ad he had saw. It was a 1986 C10 Short Bed (one of my favorites), and from what I could tell it was nearly RUST FREE... which is hard to come by in the great state of Kentucky. I asked him to set up a meet time and the next morning I headed out on a 3 hour drive to see this thing, and hopefully finally satisfy this itch that I've had for so long.
I get there, and I'm greeted with 'there's a problem'... UH OH, here we go again! Turns out, the owner has misplaced the keys and we can't start it. While the owner is in the house looking for the keys, my brother, father and I inspect the truck to confirm it is rust free, with a 350 v8 (swapped from a 1975 C20 I believe) and meets all the qualifications I was looking for (rust free being a huge one).
At this point, I am ready to buy the truck IF we can start it. Even to the point that we thought of going into town and buying a new ignition switch to replace the one on the truck. But PRESTO, the owner emerged from the house with the fabled key. Put it in the ignition and it starts up on the first try!
Needless to say, it has issues. Power Steering Fluid has a leak somewhere, Oil leaks a little bit from some place, Radiator it apparently leaking somewhere, it needed an new battery and plenty of fluids and cleaner fluids. Yes, its a bit degraded, but the paint's original and there's no rust... and by george, it's MINE and I love it!
I have been dreaming about an old truck (or car) for going on 15 years or more. I have always had an affinity towards GM Square Bodies since my father owns a 1986 GMC Sierra 1500 in black, which he has owned since 1986 and was his daily driver until just a few years ago when he switched to a new daily driver but kept old blackie. For nigh on 10 years I've been asking about the truck and when he was going to 'pass it on' so-to-speak, but I know that it will be pried from his cold dead hands.
For the last 5 or so years I've been putting a little money to the side and searching for an old truck. I had my eyes set on a 1986 or 1987 C10 or Sierra, a 1978 Scottsdale or Big Ten, or a 1964 C10 anything. I've went and looked at (2) trucks in the last 5 years before the one I bought, one of which was sold out from under me, the other of which the 'owner' didn't have a title.
That brings me to last week, when my brother (who knows my affection to the square bodies) messaged me with a picture of a facebook ad he had saw. It was a 1986 C10 Short Bed (one of my favorites), and from what I could tell it was nearly RUST FREE... which is hard to come by in the great state of Kentucky. I asked him to set up a meet time and the next morning I headed out on a 3 hour drive to see this thing, and hopefully finally satisfy this itch that I've had for so long.
I get there, and I'm greeted with 'there's a problem'... UH OH, here we go again! Turns out, the owner has misplaced the keys and we can't start it. While the owner is in the house looking for the keys, my brother, father and I inspect the truck to confirm it is rust free, with a 350 v8 (swapped from a 1975 C20 I believe) and meets all the qualifications I was looking for (rust free being a huge one).
At this point, I am ready to buy the truck IF we can start it. Even to the point that we thought of going into town and buying a new ignition switch to replace the one on the truck. But PRESTO, the owner emerged from the house with the fabled key. Put it in the ignition and it starts up on the first try!
Needless to say, it has issues. Power Steering Fluid has a leak somewhere, Oil leaks a little bit from some place, Radiator it apparently leaking somewhere, it needed an new battery and plenty of fluids and cleaner fluids. Yes, its a bit degraded, but the paint's original and there's no rust... and by george, it's MINE and I love it!
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and just because I am one don't mean I have to have one but bumper gaurds yes I need them.
