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1lowdiesel · 03-23-2007, 12:54 PM

since i got mine my dads been throwing around a bunch of hints about wanting one for hisown so i got him one. basicly gonna just restore and paint it. prolly lower it a bit too. right now it's pretty rough i contemplating just swapping out the cab but i dunno yet. enough talk here's what i'm working with..

1lowdiesel · 03-23-2007, 12:54 PM

kyull67 · 03-23-2007, 12:57 PM

That's definelty going to be a project. Gotta love the steppers

Blue'72 · 03-23-2007, 01:04 PM

That's cool! Almost easier than letting him borrow your truck all the time..

bobthecop · 03-23-2007, 01:04 PM

It's gonna be great, dad is gonna love it.

Joe67 · 03-23-2007, 01:22 PM

Awesome - keep us posted

Rollie396 · 03-23-2007, 01:25 PM

Does he know about it or are you planning to surprise him with the finished truck?
That's a great idea and I hope to be able to do the same for my dad someday.

1lowdiesel · 03-23-2007, 01:34 PM

na he want's to help with it. i've never got a chance to "work" on something with him so this should be fun.

Rollie396 · 03-23-2007, 01:49 PM

good deal.My current project is a father/son build with dad supplying the shop space and time and me paying for it and working on it.He's put in a ton of time and given me oodles of ideas and support so I think he deserves a project of his own.
Enjoy the project and post lots of pics!

1lowdiesel · 03-23-2007, 02:30 PM

yea well i'm suppling the space and he's got the money...hey i bought the damn thing lol
besides he doesn't know what he's doin anyway.

nice progress on your's too...wish i had a skidsteer.

Rollie396 · 03-23-2007, 03:40 PM

LOL sounds like you're in for some good times

.I know my dad and I argue alot over how things should be done,but it's always constructive and in the end come up with a solution that works.
btw thanks for checking out my pics.I wish i had more time to work on it,but it is what it is and we'll get er done eventually.That skidsteer does come in very handy alot of the time.

lytemup454 · 03-23-2007, 04:47 PM

i like the sheet metal filler thats rivited on over the rocker. sounds like you both will have a fun time

**jaros44sr** · 03-23-2007, 05:03 PM

Nice project, one question, how do you fix the roof. Just replace it with another one? J.

68shortstep · 03-23-2007, 06:17 PM

New cab time, IMO. Save the uncut dash.

1lowdiesel · 03-25-2007, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 68shortstep

New cab time, IMO. Save the uncut dash.

i have another cab i can use, and i really like that dash too, but then i won't be able to do my 4wd project. i have an 85 burban that i just pulled the motor out of and was thinking about putting that cab and lb on there.
but i'll prolly just go to the junk yard and cut a roof off.

too many plans not enough time.

**hevy_chevy67** · 03-23-2007, 08:11 PM

Ever since I got my swb, my dad has gained a lot of interest in these trucks. He's helping me with mine, but i gotta provide the $, lol. if he doesnt eventually get one, maybe thats what i'll have to do one day

1lowdiesel · 03-26-2007, 12:01 PM

welp i didn't get to work on the truck this weekend but my dad got the bumpers off and interior out. i got over to jc's (thanks again) house and picked up some fenders and a dash pad. also went to a swap meet and got some rockers and cb corners.

also picked up my donor truck for the roof.

bagged91 · 03-26-2007, 07:15 PM

Well, I see ya made it home! Good Luck! Nice seeing you at the swapmeet~

L8R - Joe

BowTieMan · 03-26-2007, 08:04 PM

that blue cab looks like its in alot better shape so why not just use it?

1lowdiesel · 03-26-2007, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BowTieMan

that blue cab looks like its in alot better shape so why not just use it?

thats why

and thats why

and this

i'd rather start from scratch and know what i'm putting down

Inthuwind · 03-26-2007, 08:15 PM

Nother STEPPER!!!!!!

1lowdiesel · 03-26-2007, 10:51 PM

got to tear into this rust bucket finally tonight. also really started to see what i've got to replace and thats just about everything lol. na it's not that bad. put the old man to work today too, feels good to see him so motivated about this thing, makes me wanna finish it asap just to see him cruising around. enough typing picture time. funniest part was seeing him use my cordless impact for the first time, now he thinks it the greatest thing since sliced bread.

1lowdiesel · 03-26-2007, 10:54 PM

think i should try to reuse these...hahahahaha

o and i'd like to meat the dick that put that black sound matting stuff down on the floor, cause i'd kick him straight in the teeth.

68caliRat · 03-27-2007, 01:19 AM

Looks like you two have your work cut out for you. I wish I could do a project like that with my father. About the only time my father puts any labor into a vehicle is pumping gas! He said I should junk mine, but it's a keeper..

**Yukon Jack** · 03-27-2007, 12:24 PM

Lots to do there, keep us posted!

03-23-2007, 12:54 PM	#1
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	new project for my dad. since i got mine my dads been throwing around a bunch of hints about wanting one for hisown so i got him one. basicly gonna just restore and paint it. prolly lower it a bit too. right now it's pretty rough i contemplating just swapping out the cab but i dunno yet. enough talk here's what i'm working with.. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

03-23-2007, 12:54 PM	#2
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: new project for my dad. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

03-23-2007, 12:57 PM	#3
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: new project for my dad. That's definelty going to be a project. Gotta love the steppers __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

03-23-2007, 01:04 PM	#4
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: new project for my dad. That's cool! Almost easier than letting him borrow your truck all the time.. __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

03-23-2007, 01:04 PM	#5
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: new project for my dad. It's gonna be great, dad is gonna love it. __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

03-23-2007, 01:22 PM	#6
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: new project for my dad. Awesome - keep us posted __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

03-23-2007, 01:25 PM	#7
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: new project for my dad. Does he know about it or are you planning to surprise him with the finished truck? That's a great idea and I hope to be able to do the same for my dad someday. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

03-23-2007, 01:34 PM	#8
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: new project for my dad. na he want's to help with it. i've never got a chance to "work" on something with him so this should be fun. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

03-23-2007, 01:49 PM	#9
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: new project for my dad. good deal.My current project is a father/son build with dad supplying the shop space and time and me paying for it and working on it.He's put in a ton of time and given me oodles of ideas and support so I think he deserves a project of his own. Enjoy the project and post lots of pics! __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

03-23-2007, 02:30 PM	#10
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: new project for my dad. yea well i'm suppling the space and he's got the money...hey i bought the damn thing lol besides he doesn't know what he's doin anyway. nice progress on your's too...wish i had a skidsteer. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

03-23-2007, 03:40 PM	#11
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: new project for my dad. LOL sounds like you're in for some good times .I know my dad and I argue alot over how things should be done,but it's always constructive and in the end come up with a solution that works. btw thanks for checking out my pics.I wish i had more time to work on it,but it is what it is and we'll get er done eventually.That skidsteer does come in very handy alot of the time. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

03-23-2007, 04:47 PM	#12
lytemup454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 264	Re: new project for my dad. i like the sheet metal filler thats rivited on over the rocker. sounds like you both will have a fun time

03-23-2007, 05:03 PM	#13
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,520	Re: new project for my dad. Nice project, one question, how do you fix the roof. Just replace it with another one? J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-23-2007, 06:17 PM	#14
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: new project for my dad. New cab time, IMO. Save the uncut dash.

03-23-2007, 08:11 PM	#16
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 585	Re: new project for my dad. Ever since I got my swb, my dad has gained a lot of interest in these trucks. He's helping me with mine, but i gotta provide the $, lol. if he doesnt eventually get one, maybe thats what i'll have to do one day __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e



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03-26-2007, 12:01 PM	#17
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: new project for my dad. welp i didn't get to work on the truck this weekend but my dad got the bumpers off and interior out. i got over to jc's (thanks again) house and picked up some fenders and a dash pad. also went to a swap meet and got some rockers and cb corners. also picked up my donor truck for the roof. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com Last edited by 1lowdiesel; 03-26-2007 at 01:04 PM.

03-26-2007, 07:15 PM	#18
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Re: new project for my dad. Well, I see ya made it home! Good Luck! Nice seeing you at the swapmeet~ L8R - Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

03-26-2007, 08:04 PM	#19
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Re: new project for my dad. that blue cab looks like its in alot better shape so why not just use it? __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

03-26-2007, 08:15 PM	#21
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03-26-2007, 10:51 PM	#22
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: new project for my dad. got to tear into this rust bucket finally tonight. also really started to see what i've got to replace and thats just about everything lol. na it's not that bad. put the old man to work today too, feels good to see him so motivated about this thing, makes me wanna finish it asap just to see him cruising around. enough typing picture time. funniest part was seeing him use my cordless impact for the first time, now he thinks it the greatest thing since sliced bread. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

03-26-2007, 10:54 PM	#23
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: new project for my dad. think i should try to reuse these...hahahahaha o and i'd like to meat the dick that put that black sound matting stuff down on the floor, cause i'd kick him straight in the teeth. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com Last edited by 1lowdiesel; 03-26-2007 at 10:57 PM.

03-27-2007, 01:19 AM	#24
68caliRat Need a bigger hammer.. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Escondido,CA. Posts: 280	Re: new project for my dad. Looks like you two have your work cut out for you. I wish I could do a project like that with my father. About the only time my father puts any labor into a vehicle is pumping gas! He said I should junk mine, but it's a keeper.. __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4 LWB fleetside Custom Camper 2018 Silverado High Country 2500HD Duramax 4X4

03-27-2007, 12:24 PM	#25
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