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ilovetara · 03-03-2007, 01:42 AM

Hey all, Scott here from Abbotsford BC Canada. Wanted to share my progress pictures. Here you go.

Thanks

ilovetara · 03-03-2007, 01:42 AM

That was when I first purchased the truck.

ilovetara · 03-03-2007, 01:44 AM

Here are some more...

ilovetara · 03-03-2007, 01:47 AM

At first I wanted to clean up the frame under the bed. Did that, then I wanted to start stripping paint.

ilovetara · 03-03-2007, 01:49 AM

As I got further into this project, I found bondo everywhere! This is not what I wanted. I tried to just prime over everything but that didn't work out.

ilovetara · 03-03-2007, 01:50 AM

Time for the tear down and paint stripping!

ilovetara · 03-03-2007, 01:53 AM

Here are some more...

Sillyoldman · 03-03-2007, 03:18 AM

I admire you for taking on a project like that. Theres nothing on it that aint bent. You're going to have something special that you can be proud of.Take lots of before and after pics. Lots of people buy ready to show stuff, but it means a lot more when your own hands do the work.

bowtieride · 03-03-2007, 04:17 AM

looks fun, I love ripping stuff apart, sanding, grinding, cutting, and welding. just gets hard to put all the stuff back together. I always loose a few nuts and bolts!

ilovetara · 03-03-2007, 10:32 PM

Yes it has been fun with the tear down, but seems like more and more work as I go on. Trying to decide to clean up the bondo and redo it or go to bare metal.

**70cst** · 03-04-2007, 05:26 PM

I call all this work an act of love.

Looks like you have done a lot of work. It will be a truck you will be proud of when you get it done.

ilovetara · 03-04-2007, 09:29 PM

Well I have wanted a 69 chevy since I was 16, 11 years later I found one that needed a lot of work. BUT I am glad!

Thanks for the responses.

ilovetara · 03-06-2007, 09:56 PM

More Progress...

ilovetara · 03-06-2007, 09:57 PM

Sorry that picture is of me. Hello I'm Scott....lol

jimmydean · 03-06-2007, 10:06 PM

Nice progress pics!

AKChevyman · 03-06-2007, 10:21 PM

I have a question what are you using to strip the paint.

ilovetara · 03-06-2007, 10:37 PM

Hey, I am using my angle grinder with mutiple different wire wheels. I am finding that certain wheels gouge the metal too much. Then I am taking 100 grit sandpaper to smooth everything out. All in all... 2 fenders, 1 cowl 8 hours of work.

AKChevyman · 03-07-2007, 12:12 AM

I thought that might be your technique I tried that gave up and had the whole thing blasted. I admire your dedication. Keep up the great work and good luck

muddpile · 03-07-2007, 12:53 AM

Looks a lot like what I started with. Progress looks great, and hopefully it will be everything you hoped when you get it back on the road.

ilovetara · 03-08-2007, 09:35 PM

More Progress!

ilovetara · 03-08-2007, 09:37 PM

Couple more...

ilovetara · 03-08-2007, 09:40 PM

Next step is to strip the doors right down. Then place an order with LMC for all my cab repairs. Then to take out the old gas tank and put a new one out back. After that I will be removing my 292 and 4spd for the rebuild process.

projectking · 03-08-2007, 10:46 PM

Looks alot like mine did when I started!! Keep up the good work!!

ilovetara · 03-08-2007, 11:04 PM

Thanks Man, I am really beginning to respect everyones responses.

ks147j111928 · 03-08-2007, 11:24 PM

looks good so far, looks really familiar...

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long way from when I bought her...

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but it'll be worth the blood sweat and tears when she's done.
Keep up the good work!

03-03-2007, 01:42 AM	#1
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Hey all, Scott here from Abbotsford BC Canada. Wanted to share my progress pictures. Here you go. Thanks Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-03-2007, 01:42 AM	#2
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures That was when I first purchased the truck. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-03-2007, 01:44 AM	#3
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Here are some more... Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-03-2007, 01:47 AM	#4
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures At first I wanted to clean up the frame under the bed. Did that, then I wanted to start stripping paint. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-03-2007, 01:49 AM	#5
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures As I got further into this project, I found bondo everywhere! This is not what I wanted. I tried to just prime over everything but that didn't work out. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-03-2007, 01:50 AM	#6
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Time for the tear down and paint stripping! Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-03-2007, 01:53 AM	#7
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Here are some more... Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-03-2007, 03:18 AM	#8
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures I admire you for taking on a project like that. Theres nothing on it that aint bent. You're going to have something special that you can be proud of.Take lots of before and after pics. Lots of people buy ready to show stuff, but it means a lot more when your own hands do the work. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

03-03-2007, 04:17 AM	#9
bowtieride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 103	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures looks fun, I love ripping stuff apart, sanding, grinding, cutting, and welding. just gets hard to put all the stuff back together. I always loose a few nuts and bolts!

03-03-2007, 10:32 PM	#10
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Yes it has been fun with the tear down, but seems like more and more work as I go on. Trying to decide to clean up the bondo and redo it or go to bare metal. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-04-2007, 05:26 PM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures I call all this work an act of love. Looks like you have done a lot of work. It will be a truck you will be proud of when you get it done. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-04-2007, 09:29 PM	#12
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Well I have wanted a 69 chevy since I was 16, 11 years later I found one that needed a lot of work. BUT I am glad! Thanks for the responses. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-06-2007, 09:56 PM	#13
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures More Progress... Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-06-2007, 09:57 PM	#14
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Sorry that picture is of me. Hello I'm Scott....lol __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-06-2007, 10:06 PM	#15
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Nice progress pics! __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210



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03-06-2007, 10:21 PM	#16
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures I have a question what are you using to strip the paint. __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

03-06-2007, 10:37 PM	#17
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Hey, I am using my angle grinder with mutiple different wire wheels. I am finding that certain wheels gouge the metal too much. Then I am taking 100 grit sandpaper to smooth everything out. All in all... 2 fenders, 1 cowl 8 hours of work. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-07-2007, 12:12 AM	#18
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures I thought that might be your technique I tried that gave up and had the whole thing blasted. I admire your dedication. Keep up the great work and good luck __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

03-07-2007, 12:53 AM	#19
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Looks a lot like what I started with. Progress looks great, and hopefully it will be everything you hoped when you get it back on the road. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

03-08-2007, 09:35 PM	#20
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures More Progress! Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-08-2007, 09:37 PM	#21
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Couple more... Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-08-2007, 09:40 PM	#22
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Next step is to strip the doors right down. Then place an order with LMC for all my cab repairs. Then to take out the old gas tank and put a new one out back. After that I will be removing my 292 and 4spd for the rebuild process. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-08-2007, 10:46 PM	#23
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Looks alot like mine did when I started!! Keep up the good work!! __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

03-08-2007, 11:04 PM	#24
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Thanks Man, I am really beginning to respect everyones responses. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-08-2007, 11:24 PM	#25
ks147j111928 ASE Certified Spoon Operator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 157	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures looks good so far, looks really familiar... long way from when I bought her... but it'll be worth the blood sweat and tears when she's done. Keep up the good work! __________________ My six is bigger than your eight 67 K20 292 +.060" SM465 NP203 3.73s 86 4Runner, the daily on 31s 85 4Runner, the wheeler on 38s 92 x-cab truggy project for 2017... tons and 42s and V8 power

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