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My New-to-me 1975 J-10

Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 2:37 pm
by drfronkonstein
4.2L I6, 4x4, 3-speed on the floor, basically all original except for wear out parts. Missing a few pieces here and there, just slightly rough around the edges. At some point in it's past it was sprayed in John Deere Green. Plan on doing a solid tune and touch up this winter.

Few pictures here: https://imgur.com/a/2D4Tb

Been having a blast with it. I've recently moved and it's hauled appliances for me as well. Definitely getting addicted!

Thanks!

Vincent

Re: My New-to-me 1975 J-10

Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 4:38 pm
by 243
Nice pickup, have fun!

Re: My New-to-me 1975 J-10

Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:00 pm
by fulsizjeep
Welcome to the madness!

Re: My New-to-me 1975 J-10

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:25 am
by HowardT64
Take good care of her and she will last a lifetime :)

Re: My New-to-me 1975 J-10

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 5:36 am
by tgreese
Cool ... quite similar to my '77.

I wonder if it's the original bed. I thought that the first year for the plastic filler recess was 1978. What's the VIN? Does the number on the frame match the VIN?

Re: My New-to-me 1975 J-10

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:45 pm
by fulsizjeep
Good catch Tim. 78 was the first year for the plastic around the fuel filler. Even with the poor lighting, the bed looks a different shade of green. Maybe it was swapped out?

Re: My New-to-me 1975 J-10

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 2:58 pm
by drfronkonstein
I have no idea. I will take a look at the VIN and let you know! Is there a way to date the truck by the VIN?

Thank you

Re: My New-to-me 1975 J-10

Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2017 1:53 am
by RenaldPen
drfronekonstein wrote:I have no idea. I will take a look at the VIN and let you know! Is there a way to date the truck by the VIN?

Thank you
Awesome truck, congratz on the purchase. Are you planning on doing anything to it?

Re: My New-to-me 1975 J-10

Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:34 am
by drfronkonstein
I've just been running around with it! It's now in my garage, gotta drill out an exhaust bolt that snapped. Somebody replaced the stud with a bolt. Annoying. Anyway, I will also do a full fluids change and go through the whole thing. Something with the power steering is leaking. I also plan to go over all the rust spots and spray paint new John Deere green on it and clean it up. There is some wiring gremlins to take care of, also. This on top of my new house and 2 other classic cars... so yeah, fun!