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mentlmidget · 12-29-2010, 02:52 PM

...so I've had this truck for 10 years now. Yes, the truck and I have gone through changes. I bought my C10 from a car dealer. The C10 was parked under a tree with a ratty old blue plastic tarp thrown over to keep rain out of the broken driver's side window. The motor, stock 5.0L, did not run, and who knows about the transmission. $600 later, and it was mine. The dealer was nice enough to deliver it to my house. I hung new doors and glass, replaced the motor/trans from my previous street/strip car, and changed the gears in the rear. White and full of life once again. I drove it to work, elementary school, for the next few months. During the summer, I flip kitted the rear, and added dropped spindles/springs. Five inches closer to Mother Earth on a set of 15x9.5 rims times four. I later updated the grill from Chevy to GMC. The air bag scene was in it's infancy and an article caught my eye. The owner of a like C10 built a bridge for his C10 with 1/4" plate and 1/4" square tube. "I can do that", I told myself. I borrowed a MIG and my friends warehouse and with the help of a local machine shop, designed my own plates and sent sparks flying. It all fit under the stock bed. To make life easier, I hinged my bed, and added struts to assist in lifting the behemoth.

My brother-in-law bagged his S10 in the meantime. That was my next step. I sat down contemplating the outcome of my C10. I realized that it had been 6 years, a son and now a daughter born to the world. I needed to get back to my C10. I realized that I needed to bag the truck. Bought the parts/pieces to make it work and they sat for 2 years. I finally told myself that it wasn't going to get done unless I made it happen. I started on Friday afternoon, after school let out and I was off work. Yes, I am a school teacher. I blew the front suspension off the truck, mounted the bags and ran all the lines. By Sunday evening, I was on air, or at least 1/2 air. I have the back 1/2 to do, yet. Now I sit and wait; looking for the most opportune time, and to find a warehouse that has a big enough welder so that I may finish what I started.

I talked to Nathan at Porterbuilt for about 10 minutes, nice guy. I realized that I was getting caught up in the hype of slamming my truck to the ground. Thanks Nathan for clearing the cobwebs and putting my feet on the ground. I have examined numerous photos, read tons of articles in truck mags and forums, yes here and others, too. Talking to the local boys and the neighbors, they always ask,"What color are you going to paint it?" or my parent's favorite,"When you going to finish that truck?" It all boils down to...

It is 2 days before 2011. My truck will be finished in 2011. I don't know how, but I do know by whom, Me. It will be me and my C10. I have done all the work, like many of you have done all your own work. This is it, this is the time when push comes to shove and this project will have an ending. (I have to finish, there is a 69 Nova back-halved sitting in my garage.) And no, I am not forgetting my beautiful wife, and my two beautiful children who have from time to time given me a helping hand.

So to all you out there in Truckdom. Get out there.and GIT-R-DONE! (to borrow a famous phrase from LARRY)

Sorry to say, I don't have any pics of the early years of my truck, but I will update later with present pics. This is a great forum with many individuals that are willing to share their ideas and creativity. I hope you had a great year and will endeavor to have an even better year in 2011.

85silverbeast · 12-29-2010, 04:17 PM

**old Rusty C10** · 12-29-2010, 07:22 PM

welcome aboard and thats quite a story. I am awaiting pictures too!

*nbpro* · 12-29-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

welcome aboard and thats quite a story. I am awaiting pictures too!

^^x2

Restrorob · 12-29-2010, 10:39 PM

Lauderdale huh.... Welcome from the NW end of the state !

Entertaining intro, I know what ya mean about Git-N-R-Done. My 74 has been in pieces for 10 yrs, I keep thinking it ain't gonna get done till I do it. So yeah, 2011 may just be the year.

Oh.....X3 on the pics !!!

79gmcclassic · 12-30-2010, 12:34 PM

wow cool story cant wait to see pictures!

12-29-2010, 02:52 PM	#1
mentlmidget Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 30	the C10 of a mentlmidget ...so I've had this truck for 10 years now. Yes, the truck and I have gone through changes. I bought my C10 from a car dealer. The C10 was parked under a tree with a ratty old blue plastic tarp thrown over to keep rain out of the broken driver's side window. The motor, stock 5.0L, did not run, and who knows about the transmission. $600 later, and it was mine. The dealer was nice enough to deliver it to my house. I hung new doors and glass, replaced the motor/trans from my previous street/strip car, and changed the gears in the rear. White and full of life once again. I drove it to work, elementary school, for the next few months. During the summer, I flip kitted the rear, and added dropped spindles/springs. Five inches closer to Mother Earth on a set of 15x9.5 rims times four. I later updated the grill from Chevy to GMC. The air bag scene was in it's infancy and an article caught my eye. The owner of a like C10 built a bridge for his C10 with 1/4" plate and 1/4" square tube. "I can do that", I told myself. I borrowed a MIG and my friends warehouse and with the help of a local machine shop, designed my own plates and sent sparks flying. It all fit under the stock bed. To make life easier, I hinged my bed, and added struts to assist in lifting the behemoth. My brother-in-law bagged his S10 in the meantime. That was my next step. I sat down contemplating the outcome of my C10. I realized that it had been 6 years, a son and now a daughter born to the world. I needed to get back to my C10. I realized that I needed to bag the truck. Bought the parts/pieces to make it work and they sat for 2 years. I finally told myself that it wasn't going to get done unless I made it happen. I started on Friday afternoon, after school let out and I was off work. Yes, I am a school teacher. I blew the front suspension off the truck, mounted the bags and ran all the lines. By Sunday evening, I was on air, or at least 1/2 air. I have the back 1/2 to do, yet. Now I sit and wait; looking for the most opportune time, and to find a warehouse that has a big enough welder so that I may finish what I started. I talked to Nathan at Porterbuilt for about 10 minutes, nice guy. I realized that I was getting caught up in the hype of slamming my truck to the ground. Thanks Nathan for clearing the cobwebs and putting my feet on the ground. I have examined numerous photos, read tons of articles in truck mags and forums, yes here and others, too. Talking to the local boys and the neighbors, they always ask,"What color are you going to paint it?" or my parent's favorite,"When you going to finish that truck?" It all boils down to... It is 2 days before 2011. My truck will be finished in 2011. I don't know how, but I do know by whom, Me. It will be me and my C10. I have done all the work, like many of you have done all your own work. This is it, this is the time when push comes to shove and this project will have an ending. (I have to finish, there is a 69 Nova back-halved sitting in my garage.) And no, I am not forgetting my beautiful wife, and my two beautiful children who have from time to time given me a helping hand. So to all you out there in Truckdom. Get out there.and GIT-R-DONE! (to borrow a famous phrase from LARRY) Sorry to say, I don't have any pics of the early years of my truck, but I will update later with present pics. This is a great forum with many individuals that are willing to share their ideas and creativity. I hope you had a great year and will endeavor to have an even better year in 2011.

12-29-2010, 04:17 PM	#2
85silverbeast Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 132	Re: the C10 of a mentlmidget

12-29-2010, 07:22 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: the C10 of a mentlmidget welcome aboard and thats quite a story. I am awaiting pictures too! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-29-2010, 10:39 PM	#5
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: the C10 of a mentlmidget Lauderdale huh.... Welcome from the NW end of the state ! Entertaining intro, I know what ya mean about Git-N-R-Done. My 74 has been in pieces for 10 yrs, I keep thinking it ain't gonna get done till I do it. So yeah, 2011 may just be the year. Oh.....X3 on the pics !!! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 12-29-2010 at 10:40 PM.

12-30-2010, 12:34 PM	#6
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: the C10 of a mentlmidget wow cool story cant wait to see pictures! __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches



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