I don't often get to drive classic trucks...but when I do its a C10...stay square my friends. follow me on Instagram at / theshootingcars Follow me on snapchat! @ shootingcars!
I can totally relate to those every time I pull my square out...especially the part about people saying they knew someone who had one..or want one. Everybody whos had one always kicks themselves in the ass for getting rid of it.
@@johncooper9976 Oh man, we have one just rotting in our yard and I’ve for some reason gotten an urge to fix it up a couple days ago. Maybe because I’ve walked past it and all of a sudden I’ve realized that square body’s look amazing. But a couple years ago some guy literally sat in front of our house for hours waiting for me and my dad to get home to ask if it’s for sale. He used to have one and totaled it driving it around a hill and rolling it. And offered a huge sum of money for that rust bucket… 30 grand maybe. He really wanted it and my dad declined. Really glad he did to.
After 13 years of not having one, I got another one. Yes they do bring you right back... to the sound of the steel door close, to the smell of the interior, to the buzzer noise when you put the key on. To the thin oversized steering wheel, the thin signal light lever and clicking sound...and not forgetting the smile you get when you take it down the road after years of not driving a squarebody Chevy’ or GMC ! 😀
I grew up in Canada and learned to drive in a C10. My dad had an 86 Custom Deluxe long bed, straight 6, 3 on the tree tranny. No power steering. Just a plain jane truck that did everything. Hauled fire wood in the winter, hauled fruit in the summer, hauled rocks and bikes and everything else. My pops sold it for a Toyota Tundra in 2004 or so. I know I'll get a c10 when I retire just to bring back the memories of my childhood, driving around with my pops. Yeah, I miss the old truck.
I had driven my dads 83 C-10 for the first time yesterday and let me tell you, I fell in love with it, he had been wanting to give it to me when I was older and I can see why, so glad he kept it
Oh sick I have an 83 c-10 aswell. It has a 305 in it that’s locked up, 217,000 miles etc. I found a guy to get me a 350 engine so I’m actually getting a new engine in it this weekend or next, so I’ll be able to drive it. I was my grandpas truck, and then it became a shuttle truck, and then it was parked. But I’ll be able to drive it soon and I’m pumped
@@LDaniel_BDuce That's dope a hell man, they're strong and reliable trucks for sure. It's been over a year now that I have been driving it and it's given me no issues. I also found out more about my truck, it is actually an '82 step side with the silverado trim, the original engine was junk so my dad actually got a 350 crate motor back in 2016 so it pushes hard. Thinking about taking the original 3 speed auto out for a 4 speed manual, or a higher gear auto, not sure yet.
Hello Neil. All I can say... Fantastic I know how you feel as I have a 1981 Chevy C10 V8 Diesel 5.7 Long Wheel Base going on 20 years now and Absolutly Love it.Thank You for Amazing Video
Bought an '81 stepside a month ago. Getting deep into it at this point. All new interior first and then I'll move to the exterior/tires/wheels/paint. It's so much fun. You're correct when you say about people, "that's ok. They don't get it."
One of the best things to buy to improve these trucks is the Borgeson quick ratio steering box. My 84 GMC squarebody is much nicer to drive now. I also changed all the tie rod ends, pitman arm, etc to all new Moog items.
This is Rick from Glendale Arizona, great looking truck I really like the color and the stance, really like that camera point of view, and of course what you had to say about owning a Chevy C10 definitely we're correct with that, I'm looking to eventually onw a 1989 half-ton thanks again
You are so right that is why I have a stepside 78 and 82 gmc. My son is a teenager and he remembers driving them also when he was born I drove a 1963 stepside.
Best driving truck to this day and i stand by what i say i have a 87 Square body i havent done any modifications to the truck all stoke and shes an amazing driving truck
I’d love to know the set up you have. Size of wheels and what’s the drop in front and rear. I’ve got an 87 and that is exactly what I’d like it to look like. Thanks and great video.
That's how it is with my bucket. I get people telling me it looks good or that they knew somebody with one back in the day. Mine's 1984 and has a long way to go
I had a 1973 GMC P/U custom truck custom interior even had a dumping bed on it. This was before custom sport trucks were popular and it sure messed with people at Solo II autocross in the early 80s. It had a 350 4 bolt main Corvette engine in it, I put a overdrive transmission with a 3:1 first gear, lowered it slightly, put a handling package on it and a governor controlled limited slip differential with 3:07 gears. I absolutely loved that truck had it for 7 years.
I have a 1979 c10 with a 327 Corvette engine and a 5 speed transmission in it and it’s a blast to drive down theme old back roads I have had it up to 130 mph with gas pedal to go bowtie till I die
Got an 84 myself, 350 w/.480 lift comp cam, few bells and whistles but mostly a thumper, very professional rattle can paint, done myself for rust deterrence until real paint job, all new interior, working on guage cluster, stock ride height for now. New big brakes, suspension, ect. Just a bit of surface rust at kick plates. Overall a great truck I drive to work and improve on the weekends. Turns heads all the time and it doesnt even have a mirror finish on it. Like you say, everyone relates to it and WISHES they had their old one back.
I've have had a C/10 or square ever since 1979...my first one was a 1973 swb square.in 1981 .i had a 6 cylinder Muncie 4 speed I was driving 60 miles to work...first with overdrive. 2nd one......so cool 1982 short bed.
My Dad bought one brand new in '77 (with towing package and 454 V8), and used it to pull our camper trailer on vacations until around '92, then he sold it. I sure wish we still had it. But, there are several vehicles we had when I was a kid that I wish we still had; like the '49 Cadillac, the '63 Chevy station wagon, the '65 Chevelle, the '70 340 Dart, and of course the '77 C10. But, that's ok I guess. I bought an '05 Chevy cat eye short bed brand new, with 4.8 V8 and five speed stick, and I still have it and drive it to this day. I will never ever sell it, because I know that someday, it will also be "cool".
I just bought one today.. Needs another motor, but I’m so excited to start my rebuild! Grew up with these trucks so it’s SPECIAL to me! Any suggestions on where to buy a box crate motor??
My friend had one in hs. His dad bought it new in 83...longbed will a camper. Gave it to him his Sr year in 87. Amazing how much of difference just removing the shell and tinting the windows did. I always told him to let me buy it if he ever decided trade in or sell but we lost touch after hs
Got me a '75 c10 square body step side that me and my parents went halves on when I was in 5th grade. Me and my dad been working on it since. I get my license in a couple weeks and I can't wait to be rolling up to school in it
I'm going pick one up this weekend. Needs some work but couldn't pass up the deal. Do you have any recommendations on where to get parts for this truck. Its a 1986 Chevrolet c10 fleetside
Sweet Truck! I have an 81 chevy short bed like that that has been in the family since new. I'm slowly getting it fixed up although it is in really great shape as it sits. Could you give some info on how/where you got that leather covered dash?
I just bought my first truck( im 15) its a 1970 c10 longbed for 1000 it runs with a 327 v8 but extremely rough, can wait for my parts to start rolling in
So you can sell it in a few years when some bonehead friend convinces you that you need a honda. The better option is to never let it go. There are plenty of guys in their 40's right now on their 15th vehicle and just wishing they could have their high-school pickup back. Put all that money into the pickup instead.
I didn’t buy these trucks, they’ve just been in a sense inherited from my dad. He said whatever truck I restore of his I can keep. Which is a good thing, I learn a skill and get a truck out of it. (I’m 16) Let’s see… what old trucks to we have… 1965 Chevy C60 1973 Ford F600 1983 Chevy Silverado C10 Unknown Chevy or GMC haven’t looked at the truck GMC… Sierra Grande 15 I think… I only know the years of the two bigger trucks that are old grain trucks, and the Silverado. The GMC has an engage able 4WD and the unknown truck has a fuel safe in the back. But yea, I’ve had a blast so far working on the C60 and F600. Not in running shape yet, just done a bit here, a bit there, and painted the grill, bumper, and tow mirrors of the C60. But I am going to sink a lot of time into the Silverado as I don’t have a good daily driver yet.
@@LDaniel_BDuce that’s sweet man, i just turned 16 and I got the truck running perfect rn, I’m getting ready to get a new transmission and to change out the rear differential, and in a couple weeks I’m gonna cut the frame and put a c-notch kit on it. It’s been a blast, but definitely try to pick out your favorite truck and don’t half ass anything make it look good 👍
Number five is perfect for me bc i turn 16 next year and I'll be driving my dads 1984 chevy c10 and it needs some work since it has been sitting outside for 10 years i know i can fix it and it wont be crazy expensive to fox still costly but after a year or more we will have enough money to fix it and have it driving around again
I sold my c10 to my dad when my son was born. I put a lot into it. Now I'm trying to buy it back from him so I can have it for me and my song to restore when he's older.
I have an '86 silverado that,last yr,I put in my storage unit,because I bought a newer truck,to give it a rest. It's all original,down to all the emissions. I've had it since' 03,when it had 97000 miles on it. It now has 235000. I definitely want to keep it and get it restored. My daughter,whose 22,loves it and knows I'm gonna give it to her when the time comes,but doesn't know I'm about to get it restored. I want to have it restored,drive it out for her to see and tell her it's hers,after I enjoy it a lil while longer.
That's real cool of you, I have a 85 Scottsdale myself and I have had little girls with their mothers come up to me and ask if their mother can take a picture of her standing beside it. Driving it to the street rod nationals tomorrow in Tampa. Stay safe.
@@Chevy-cz9ge Sounds like you have a keeper like mine.....only ALOT nicer!😂 Unfortunately,I live up north where salt rules the roads in winter,so mines pretty rusty at this point. Not horrible,but bad enough. Before I put it in storage,I'd still have people ask if it was for sale. No chicks though🤔lol You stay safe as well my man and hope you had a good time!
So cool you're right! I built my 85 GMC stepside into a lowrider , with a balanced 68 327. It was so cool cruising with a mullet :-) I still have it. Probably till I die, without the mullet, lol. Yours is beautiful man!
I’m a 19 year old college student and i bought a 84’ C10 last June. I’ve been thinking about selling due to a lack of time and money (mostly money). I daily drive my truck it’s been more worst time than good times, driving in the heat with no a/c or the first couple of times it broke down on me. I really wanna keep it but I’m losing motivation and this video just gave me the motivation I needed hopefully I will keep it and make it the dream truck I always wanted
I like my 1975 chevy k20 better don't know if I can go 2wd. I just have to much fun with my k20. I have a newer Chevy 350 th350 trans converted np203 and 4.88 gears lol sounds awesome on the highway.
I can get a 1983 K10 for 9,500$ with 70k miles on a replaced 350 crate motor. Transmission(automatic) replaced in 2020 However, it does have: Slow Transfer Case leak & Slow Rear Differential leak Would this be a good pick up? It would be my daily driver. Miles on body unknown.
A person should always have something to suck up all their extra money. An old C10 will do exactly that. But I do love them, and have one of my own. Peace and love to all!
