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Bilkat1 · 12-30-2022, 11:50 AM

Greeting from the frozen tundra of western NY!

I am new to forums and threads but am looking forward to sharing both your builds and mine. I recently became the caretaker of a beautiful 1971 Chevy
C-10 LWB Fleetside. It needs some TLC but it is rock solid.

I wanted to start a new thread with several "before" pictures but was unable to figure out how to upload images. A pop up tells me to enter a link to the picture, something I've never done. All my images are in the pictures files on my laptop. I resized them to the required size. Any help/instructions would be greatly appreciated.

**Rickysnickers** · 12-31-2022, 12:04 PM

Welcome. Here's a link that we put together to help with posting your photos.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=818026

**The Rocknrod** · 12-31-2022, 01:14 PM

It's not that hard: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627506

Warrens69GMC · 12-31-2022, 01:16 PM

Welcome to the best help forum on these trucks!!

Bilkat1 · 01-01-2023, 08:33 AM

Thanks for the help and the link guys! I'll post some pics later today.

Fleeting65 · 01-10-2023, 11:16 AM

Welcome! I too have been a member for a while but never posted anything about my '65 shortbed (SBC 350 w M-21 4-spd). It's been almost 9 yrs now, and so much has progressed since acquiring this derelict from a junk heap in 2014. Been a long road, and am very pleased with the results, but I have 2 stubborn issues that remain:

1) Flickering Headlights- I've changed switch, alternator, and cleaned any corrosion off harness. The forum recommends I install a ground strap from cab to block. I'll try that next.

2) Engine starves for fuel at 65-70 MPH. I've changed fuel filter, removed "sock" in tank, and changed the mech. pump. Motor has HEI, so it's not points. QuadraJet was rebuilt in 2014, and float/needle valve are correct. Mechanic says to just install an Edelbrock, but I like the efficiency of smaller primaries on a Q-Jet.

Any insight would be most welcome.

12-30-2022, 11:50 AM	#1
Bilkat1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Avoca Posts: 1	New to forum and threads Greeting from the frozen tundra of western NY! I am new to forums and threads but am looking forward to sharing both your builds and mine. I recently became the caretaker of a beautiful 1971 Chevy C-10 LWB Fleetside. It needs some TLC but it is rock solid. I wanted to start a new thread with several "before" pictures but was unable to figure out how to upload images. A pop up tells me to enter a link to the picture, something I've never done. All my images are in the pictures files on my laptop. I resized them to the required size. Any help/instructions would be greatly appreciated.

12-31-2022, 12:04 PM	#2
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,931	Re: New to forum and threads Welcome. Here's a link that we put together to help with posting your photos. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=818026

12-31-2022, 01:14 PM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New to forum and threads It's not that hard: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627506 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-31-2022, 01:16 PM	#4
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: New to forum and threads Welcome to the best help forum on these trucks!!

01-01-2023, 08:33 AM	#5
Bilkat1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Avoca Posts: 1	Re: New to forum and threads Thanks for the help and the link guys! I'll post some pics later today.

01-10-2023, 11:16 AM	#6
Fleeting65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 11	Re: New to forum and threads Welcome! I too have been a member for a while but never posted anything about my '65 shortbed (SBC 350 w M-21 4-spd). It's been almost 9 yrs now, and so much has progressed since acquiring this derelict from a junk heap in 2014. Been a long road, and am very pleased with the results, but I have 2 stubborn issues that remain: 1) Flickering Headlights- I've changed switch, alternator, and cleaned any corrosion off harness. The forum recommends I install a ground strap from cab to block. I'll try that next. 2) Engine starves for fuel at 65-70 MPH. I've changed fuel filter, removed "sock" in tank, and changed the mech. pump. Motor has HEI, so it's not points. QuadraJet was rebuilt in 2014, and float/needle valve are correct. Mechanic says to just install an Edelbrock, but I like the efficiency of smaller primaries on a Q-Jet. Any insight would be most welcome. Attached Images __________________ My goal in life is to be the kind of person my dogs think I am. '65 C10 Custom Cab Short/Fleet, BBW, 350/M-21 4-spd; Satin Black w/ stock Fawn interior '55 Chev 2-Dr Sedan, Dual-Quad 409; owned 23 yrs '55 Chev 2-Dr Handyman "Surf-Rod"; owned 13 yrs



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