Hey guys! Made another unintended purchase this week! I picked up a 1980 C10 RCSB up in Fairbanks this past weekend, and the seller asked me to deliver a part to his friend back in Anchorage on my way down. When I delivered the part, the guy asked me if I knew much about Chevy trucks, and asked if I could take a look at one he had. After a brief inspection, he said he was done working on it and just wanted it gone. I asked how much, and the reply was “$500 cash! Get it out of here!!” I wasn’t going to argue!
The story was that it was driving down the road and the engine cut out and he was never able to get it to restart. Adding fuel didn’t change anything, and he replaced the distributor and coil and called it quits. Getting it ready to pick up!
Coming home!
After installing a battery, it cranked over well with 60 psi oil pressure. A friend verified that fuel was present out the injectors, so the next step is ignition. Since the injectors were spraying, I ruled out the new distributor, and checked power at the coil, which was 12 volts. Then, I realized one of the wires from the coil to distributor jumper has been cut. I soldered it back together, and she fired up with no hesitation!
So I haven’t had a whole lot of time to look it over in detail, but it’s a 1995 C1500, 4.3L V6, 118,000 miles, has a lowering shackle (0/1 right now), and Centerline wheels. Overall, the body is very clean. My goal is to clean it up and have it as a summer cruiser. Replace the headlights and taillights, probably new wheels and tires (thinking 15x10 Aero wheels) clean up the exhaust, maybe lower the rear another inch. I’m sure there will be a few surprises along the way, but other than that, I don’t think it will need much!
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The story was that it was driving down the road and the engine cut out and he was never able to get it to restart. Adding fuel didn’t change anything, and he replaced the distributor and coil and called it quits. Getting it ready to pick up!
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Coming home!
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After installing a battery, it cranked over well with 60 psi oil pressure. A friend verified that fuel was present out the injectors, so the next step is ignition. Since the injectors were spraying, I ruled out the new distributor, and checked power at the coil, which was 12 volts. Then, I realized one of the wires from the coil to distributor jumper has been cut. I soldered it back together, and she fired up with no hesitation!
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So I haven’t had a whole lot of time to look it over in detail, but it’s a 1995 C1500, 4.3L V6, 118,000 miles, has a lowering shackle (0/1 right now), and Centerline wheels. Overall, the body is very clean. My goal is to clean it up and have it as a summer cruiser. Replace the headlights and taillights, probably new wheels and tires (thinking 15x10 Aero wheels) clean up the exhaust, maybe lower the rear another inch. I’m sure there will be a few surprises along the way, but other than that, I don’t think it will need much!
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