Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

So sorry to hear of your loss. I can truly relate to the tears leaving the vets as I had to deal with that about three years ago now and I still miss my shop buddy.

Looking forward to your truck updates.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Sorry to hear your sad news Martin. Pets really are part of the family

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

:agree:

Sorry to hear the news Martin.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Martin, really sorry to hear about Bow, it's very sad news. I agree with everything above, (having also left the vets in tears) your dog is part of your family and their loss is really painful, but often people who've not had pets don't get it. Hope this new year brings you luck and prosperity. All the best for 2017

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Martin, we have spoken about this too.

I agree with Ian.

I am very stoic on stuff like this and did not even cry when both my parents died........ yet, if this stupid cat, Harley who makes me smile and grimace in equal measure had to clock out, I suspect I would be devastated. People do not get pets if they do not get them.

I always got on well with Bow and as you know he thought he was a puppy and would happily sit on my lap, given a chance. He was also a bright dog, possibly more than his master ;) so my advice, like with human loss to you is to love and enjoy him in his absence, not easy but smile when you think or speak of him.

As for 2017...........??

Let this be a great year for all of us.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

So sorry about your pup. It seems very unfair that a true friend and creature of innocence can have a short time for us to share. And brother do we ever get attached to them in that short time.

God speed buddy

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Im so sorry for your loss ,I have been petless for years now and miss them terribly .Just know he is in doggy heaven with no more pain .

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Thanks guys for your kind words . I just hope one of the last photos I took of Bow was him telling my Labrador he had to spend more time outside with me when I work on the truck

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psumuzgftw.jpg

Well as for working on the truck , I went down to pete's in Brighton and collected my sway bar a few weeks before Christmas. While I was there he spoke to Steve Lang who brings part from the states to order me some new outer rockers. I know I sold a set I had to Ian . Note to one self don't sell parts till you are sure you don't need them . So I went and collected them as they had just arrived . So weather permitting I can get this truck back on track .

My sway bar

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psx1iisyqx.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psew1hhcoq.jpg

The rust on my cab after blasting .

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psmlbspxdz.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psjg38ftmj.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ps8zzjvaem.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...pss6bnabob.jpg

The only good part is I have done the job already on my old cab .

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

just catching up on all the threads after a long Christmas break. Know exactly what you mean about leaving the vets in tears. Your story made me think of my old girl whos been gone for 4 years now and smile with watery eyes. condolences to you, they are our furry children and some people don't get it that's for sure. All the best for 2017.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Great pic of your dog.
And more new part so more truck time:metal:

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

wow martin, just read your recent threads, as a dog owner too that was tough reading. Are you and Ryan going to the Essex meet in March?

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Thanks Andy and yes we are going to the swap meet on Sunday 5th of March . I think there are a few guys going that are on here so it should be a good time to catch up with some old friends.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Sorry to hear about your loss, unless you are a dog / pet owner no one really understands.

I lost my best friend Jake the boxer dog last year, watched him die right in front of me, one of the hardest things i have ever had to go though.

Funny thing is he hatred the traveling in my C10 but refused to go anywhere without me so used to suck it up.

Again sorry for your loss.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Well what can I say, things have been a little hectic. Life getting in the way of truck build , that and the inclement weather we usually get . The trouble with the carport is , its ok to store the truck but not big enough to work on it .

Well with the weather changed and some work I promised Sally I would do over the winter months now all finished . That and work being very busy so only being able to do her bathroom at the weekends . I am now free to get back on the truck .

So after I had turned this

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psa9j891ek.jpg

Into this

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psdwnrelt4.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psridaoc9w.jpg

Well let's get on with the part you came to look at the truck . With my new outer rockers waiting to go on . Saturday morning I didn't have to work . So Saturday morning I pushed the truck out of the carport so I could work on it . I must be getting older as its getting heavier .

First I cut off the old rocker panel .

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psel65ftxi.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psmota3txk.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...pslcbueyao.jpg

Next I finished the repairs on the floor and cleaned up the inner rocker

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...pshdutg7vy.jpg

I also repaired the end support and patched it up

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psqsyp3plq.jpg


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ps0svcpplf.jpg


I then test fitted the outer rocker in place .

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psszg5jst7.jpg

That was it for Saturday morning. Next is so test fit the door then weld the rocker in place . I will obviously need a hand hanging the door . That's were doing the bathroom will have got me some brownie points . Sally has already offered to help me with hanging the door .

That's all for now I am just glad to be working on it again

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

You did a GREAT job on the bathroom.

Truck work looks good too. ;)

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Glad to see you back after it mate! Bathroom looks great and so does the truck work! :mm:

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

I have been updated on the bathroom for some time, and I can only say.....

WOW !!!

That came out lovely.


Well done on the rocker work and getting Sally to help with the door.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Very good progress in just a half days work. Glad you are back on the truck buddy and look forward to more.
Sally should be proud, as nice as her bathroom looks.:metal:

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

It is great to hear from you Martin.

The bathroom looks really nice and the so does body work on the truck.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Thanks Bill , Sally thought so too

Thanks Don . It's good to get the time to work on it again

Thanks Rian . It won't be long before you can work on yours again . I know like me you have had lots of distractions. Getting Sally to help with the door is easy doing the bathroom to earn the brownie points was the hard part

Thanks Clem I am glad to be working on the truck again . There will be more updates soon .
Thanks Vince , she was very happy with the end result.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Great to see you back on the truck Martin :thumbs: and it's always handy to have a nice bath to get into after a hard days graft on your truck, you can get so dirty :lol: I agree with Clem thats really good progress for half a days work

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Thanks Ian , but I think I would have to have a bath at mine, before Sally would let me in her bathroom .

I had to make a start on the truck again with the way you and Bill are putting the boys down south to shame .

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Nice to see your back at it with the truck must be catching :metal:

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

At the rate I'm going you'll soon catch up! The motivation is bring sucked right out of me right now.

The Vette's not helping as its pissing me off trying to get it registered and of course I decided to do a "little" to it which a always one thing has lead to another etc.

That said the hood is coming along. Should get more of that done this weekend.

Anyway keep up the good work and maybe one day we can all get together somewhere. Would be nice to d that to celebrate our 60th's or maybe 65th's!!!!

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Well today I had a choice go to a local car show , or get some truck time in . The reason for this , it was a Bank holiday over here in the U.K. So an extra days holiday off work for me .

Well the truck won , being a very warm and sunny day, it was time to get the rocker welded on .But first I needed to get my door gaps nice and tight .

The Door gaps

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psq04clcpl.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psuksfnlqp.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psjlxo1anu.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...pswpf5qvty.jpg

With the rocker all welded on

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psmhzeuzin.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psqzormmqg.jpg

So next will be to get it in primer , then start the other side .

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Looking good Martin. Wish Id had the space to assemble it all like that before welding up. Would likely have saved me a load of time yet to come!

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Thanks Bill . Its great having the room , but unfortunately I don't have any room inside to work , now the cab is on the chassis. So any truck time is weather permitting .

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Nice job Martin, the door gaps look great. Good to see you using the bank holiday on the truck :metal: I'm thinking about using a repop fender on my drivers side rather than repairing the original. Yours looks to be a decent fit.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

At least I did have space inside to work on the cab but I know what you mean about having to work outside once its on the chassis. I'm off come Friday for two weeks. My first task is to put a proper roof over that "carport" I built last year and then extend the roof of the garage over to meet it. At least that will keep the rain off.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Hi Ian, I bought 2 repop fenders and I have to say I'm not that impressed with them. Overall they are OK and I will get them to fit but there are wholes that have to be opened out and even some in the wrong places. And the front end inserts are not welded in correctly. I'm not going to bother drilling them out and rewilding, I'll live with it, because the metal is much thinner than the originals and I'll end up blowing holes in it and doing the bodywork I was trying to avoid by buying them in the first place.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Mine came from Brothers and so far I am happy with them, but time will tell when I start assembling the rest of the front end . I just didn't want patch panels possibly rusting , after spending all the time it takes doing the painting

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Impressive stuff !!!!

Well done, really well done.

I spent the weekend between entertaining the McMurphy's and over at Katy's

The weather was just perfect this weekend.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Looking great mate!!! Well done!:metal:

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Thanks Rian yes the weather really helped

Thanks Don
I have a few days off in September , so all being well and weather permitting , I hope to get the other side down .

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Looking good Martin.

Bret

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Thanks Bret .
How's yours going ? hopefully all ok the the weather you have been having .

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Well no truck time last weekend

The reason was fellow truck guy Pete in Brighton has been married for 25 years . To celebrate this Pete and his wife Ria had there vows renewed.

So Saturday morning myself and Sally headed to Brighton on the south coast , my job for the day was to drive Pete's truck from the church to the reception , as he had driven it there and was traveling back to the reception in the Cadillac with Ria

Pulling away in the truck , the first time for Sally traveling in a Classic Chevy

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...senw53teu.jpeg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...snvwm8mtc.jpeg

The wedding car
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...sf8aqxkvq.jpeg

The happy couple

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...sgibqjaie.jpeg

Handing back the keys to the truck to Pete

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...spr1b1205.jpeg

Pete happy to have his truck back

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...snluosijz.jpeg

Pete's build thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704658

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

I was about to reply by saying "what no burnouts"!

I shouldnt have worried. It was there at the end.

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

:metal:

Re: Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"
 

Pete certainly is the Burnout King.

Cool pics Martin.