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TheLastViking

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Location
Idaho Panhandle
First Name
John
Truck Year
'79
Truck Model
K10 shortbed on 1 tons
Engine Size
350
After years of playing with 70's Fords, I just picked up my first square body GM, a beautiful '79 Chevy K10 shortbed (specs; 350, SM465, NP205, 14 Bolt, Dana 60). It's not my first GM truck, my daily driver for the past 8 years has been a '93 K1500. It is the first GM vehicle I've ever bought as a project and toy. I'm in love with it. The prior owner had swapped in the 1 tons and installed the 4" lift, before getting injured and unable to finish it. Once the snow and mud dries out, I'll start repairing/replacing everything that needs it and making some off-road upgrades. Can't wait to hit the local high drives with it, and hopefully I'll have it on the road in time for Sandpoint's Lost in the 50's!
 

crazy4offroad

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Location
West BY-GOD Virginia
First Name
Curt
Truck Year
1979
Truck Model
K-10
Engine Size
350/SM465/NP205
Sounds like you got one with a real good start! Welcome to the forum! :cheers:
 

TheLastViking

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Idaho Panhandle
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John
Truck Year
'79
Truck Model
K10 shortbed on 1 tons
Engine Size
350
Having trouble posting pictures, don't know if this will show up.
 

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1973c10

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Location
Oregon
First Name
Don
Truck Year
1973
Truck Model
C10
Engine Size
454
Welcome Aboard
 

foamypirate

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Location
Central TX
First Name
Jake (Mr. Wilson)
Truck Year
1980
Truck Model
El Camino, baby!
Engine Size
5.3L/4L60E
Welcome, looks like you have a great truck to start with!
 

TheLastViking

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Location
Idaho Panhandle
First Name
John
Truck Year
'79
Truck Model
K10 shortbed on 1 tons
Engine Size
350
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Hmm, looking at the picture I posted, I think I need to get the alignment checked. Oh well, one more thing on the list.
 

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
:welcome: from N.E.
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