What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 08-03-2007, 05:06 PM

I bought my 70cst back in 2001. With plans of quickly restoring my truck many of road blocks came up which forced the delay of transforming my truck back to road worthy condition. Back to the glory that she use to have. There were times I grew frustrated and had thoughts of selling my prized possession. But I could never pull the trigger and sell her. I am not sure why but just something inside me said "don't sell, don't sell". In retrospect I am glad I didn't and after six years I am planning the long awaited transformation of the "Lean Mean Green Machine." The mechanics forst and then the body and interior. I am building driver and not a trailer queen.
Soooooooo...what has kept you focused on keeping and fixing your truck when you temporarily lost your enthusiasm?

To those who have keep their dream alive then I say

68 short step · 08-03-2007, 05:08 PM

i get bored easy.

BB72CHEVKT · 08-03-2007, 05:18 PM

I was seriously derailed on my build back in 2002 and did not get back into it until I recently found this site and another 69 truck. I have had the motor ready to go for the 72 since 2002 and it was even put on the dyno.I recently got the correct mounts. It took me about a month to get the 69 I just bought up and running and that has inspired me to work on the 72. I have a rock driveway at the new house though and that is kind of a problem for dropping the motor in place. So I have the 69 to keep my interest since it runs.

Dingfodgy · 08-03-2007, 05:43 PM

Working on my truck beats the hell out of;
Gardening
Mall Shopping
Antiquing
Chick Flicks
or anything else my wife would drag me off to do if I wasn't holed up in my shop, makin' sheet metal magic!

BACKYARD88 · 08-03-2007, 05:47 PM

My wife tells me she'll kill me if I sell another project. I have to stay focused cause I'm too young to die

2bits · 08-03-2007, 06:15 PM

I just go in the garage and look at it and say Dang that looks good... or I put a picture of it as my desktop on my computer and say the same thing. I remind myself that someday I would drive it!

MisterE72 · 08-03-2007, 06:54 PM

My wife. She says if I don't do something to it she's gonna sell it and get me a TOYOTA. I haven't seen a Toyota yet thats as nice as a 67-72 c10.

PanelDeland · 08-03-2007, 07:02 PM

I've been in a slump too.I have had so much going on since the Nats at MV that I've done very little.I have one week until vacation when it's over then it's truck time,at least between covering for the rest of the dept.s vacations,
finishing clearing and organizing my garage and trying to keep Mrs.P from using up my time doing mundane stuff like grocery shopping and bull.
I find that going to a show where other members are gets me motivated again.I hate not having updates when they ask,makes me feel like I'm falling down on the job.

70GMCer · 08-03-2007, 07:42 PM

I kept telling myself....."This truck is NOT going to kick my ass". So, I'm just about finished......

RedZ71 · 08-03-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 70GMCer

I kept telling myself....."This truck is NOT going to kick my ass". So, I'm just about finished......

man, that is a beautiful truck. if the rest looks like this view... my hat is off to you, sir!

Big White GMC · 08-04-2007, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 70GMCer

I kept telling myself....."This truck is NOT going to kick my ass". So, I'm just about finished......

Wow, Nice Truck. I'm Partial To GMC's Myself. Beautiful, Man !!!!

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 08-04-2007, 03:16 AM

I like to tinker, could not imagine life with out a shop. When I get a vision for a project it's just a matter of time before I do it. A rule that I try to keep is not to let a project drag out for too long. Try to have a realistic start and finish dead line. Long project deadlines are one of the biggest reasons projects die and are sold.

What keeps me focused is that this is a lifestyle, It's part of who I am and why I get up in the morning. Every project has it's unique challenges and I find myself in a constant learning curve. I consider myself very blessed to be able to do what I've accomplished.

esll.

BurnoutNova · 08-03-2007, 07:43 PM

i get burned out easily to... actully, trucks are a big sidetrack for me. i started out with my nova years ago, and then got my 71 k10 just becasue i needed a truck for hauling/towing stuff... and now i like trucks more, and the nova hasnt been worked or even driven forever. i was more into my nova when all my friends were into muscle cars, but everyone sold thier cars or doesnt drive them anymore so it just sits. i just find that trucks better suit my personality, and i actully use them... so its a hobby and a useful vehicle

retodd7711 · 08-03-2007, 07:56 PM

Car shows really get me ready to work. Seeing someone's finished project next to my barely started resto makes me want to get dirty. It also helps when my wife puts her hand on her hip and says"when you gonna put that bumper on?" and I say "as soon as you get yer a$$ out here and help me!"
Surprisingly, she's a better mechanic than I am,

**70cst** · 08-03-2007, 09:58 PM

Very nice GMC 70GMCer...
I agree with retodd7711...I think when I see finshed trucks it kind of keeps me focused on getting my truck some day...

corn · 08-03-2007, 10:56 PM

Id have to say, its honestly been this site thats done it for me. Well, as focused as I can get anyway. If I would spend less time on here, Id have a lot more done to it by now. Catch 22 I guess...

Bishops Trucks · 08-04-2007, 03:26 AM

The vision of something differant.

70GMCer · 08-04-2007, 09:37 AM

Honestly through, what kept me going was looking at other nice trucks on this site. I did the body and paint first, then the interior and now just about finished the 383 build. Next will be installing a 700r4 in it.........then drive it!!!

timcos · 08-04-2007, 09:51 AM

I am not done yet...that is what kept me going.

wibilly · 08-04-2007, 05:12 PM

focused! who's focused? i find that i have to work on it as a job. that means not go to work and go play in my shop.when i work on my truck thats all i do nothing else. unfourtionitly sometimes i must work to fund it then i do nothing but work. whatever i do i do it hard for 15-20 hours a day till i do somthing different

**Palf70Step** · 08-04-2007, 05:42 PM

The board and a few of the local board members keep me going. Also, I refuse to be distracted again with another project. I started to get a second truck to drive while I do the 70 and it turned out to be a not so good thing. So one at a time. The board is the best influence on me though.

Just wish I had enough money to do all the cool stuff I see on here.

**Already Gone** · 08-04-2007, 06:28 PM

Ttt

**John Fabris** · 08-04-2007, 06:37 PM

For me, it took almost 8 years to finish by truck. When I brought it home, I thought I could have it done in about 6-7 months... WRONG!!! What really helped me to make progress was to break down each little task onto a huge whiteboard in my garage. Then when I had a little time, 1-3 hours, I would pick just one task and finish it. That way I felt a lot better about working on the truck as I was looking at each task as a project, not the entire truck as one project.

bad6772 · 08-04-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by John Fabris

For me, it took almost 8 years to finish by truck. When I brought it home, I thought I could have it done in about 6-7 months... WRONG!!! What really helped me to make progress was to break down each little task onto a huge whiteboard in my garage. Then when I had a little time, 1-3 hours, I would pick just one task and finish it. That way I felt a lot better about working on the truck as I was looking at each task as a project, not the entire truck as one project.

thats a great idea, im in the middle of my project 72 . i dont have a huge whiteboard, but i do keep a note pad with me and i follow it pretty strict. i do not have much time during the week maybe an hour a night, and to be honest with you after i work on vehicles all day its hard to get motovated. but when my saturdays and sundays come into play . i sit down friday night and plan out my weekend . it makes it alot easier, what sucks is none of my freinds are into the trucks or fixing anything up. so this board helps alot.............thanks for the site............tony

GOPAPA · 11-24-2009, 07:20 PM

As for motavation I compare more like Panel Deland..I have to much other distractions also. Yes, ,going to shows helps but my summers lately have been taken up by traveling to the kids and yard and wood getting ..thats some of my excuses but right now I need help with gas lines and transmission lines run and I know of no one close by that really knows his sh** on doing this to help me out ..

I would prefer a person who could use some extra money to do this with me and also who owns one of our trucks and has refurbashed his own ,,that would sure get my focus agoin ..LOL

Hate to say this ,,but sometimes I don't even like the truck in the shop because it is in my road to do anything else ,,sooooooooo forgive me 67-72 Chevy Trucks God as I have lost my focus and I guess this is why I just said what I did ..my bad!

Great question 70 cst GP

08-03-2007, 05:06 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? I bought my 70cst back in 2001. With plans of quickly restoring my truck many of road blocks came up which forced the delay of transforming my truck back to road worthy condition. Back to the glory that she use to have. There were times I grew frustrated and had thoughts of selling my prized possession. But I could never pull the trigger and sell her. I am not sure why but just something inside me said "don't sell, don't sell". In retrospect I am glad I didn't and after six years I am planning the long awaited transformation of the "Lean Mean Green Machine." The mechanics forst and then the body and interior. I am building driver and not a trailer queen. Soooooooo...what has kept you focused on keeping and fixing your truck when you temporarily lost your enthusiasm? To those who have keep their dream alive then I say __________________ 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!

08-03-2007, 05:08 PM	#2
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? i get bored easy.

08-03-2007, 05:18 PM	#3
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? I was seriously derailed on my build back in 2002 and did not get back into it until I recently found this site and another 69 truck. I have had the motor ready to go for the 72 since 2002 and it was even put on the dyno.I recently got the correct mounts. It took me about a month to get the 69 I just bought up and running and that has inspired me to work on the 72. I have a rock driveway at the new house though and that is kind of a problem for dropping the motor in place. So I have the 69 to keep my interest since it runs. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

08-03-2007, 05:43 PM	#4
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? Working on my truck beats the hell out of; Gardening Mall Shopping Antiquing Chick Flicks or anything else my wife would drag me off to do if I wasn't holed up in my shop, makin' sheet metal magic! __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

08-03-2007, 05:47 PM	#5
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? My wife tells me she'll kill me if I sell another project. I have to stay focused cause I'm too young to die __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

08-03-2007, 06:15 PM	#6
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? I just go in the garage and look at it and say Dang that looks good... or I put a picture of it as my desktop on my computer and say the same thing. I remind myself that someday I would drive it! __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

08-03-2007, 06:54 PM	#7
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? My wife. She says if I don't do something to it she's gonna sell it and get me a TOYOTA. I haven't seen a Toyota yet thats as nice as a 67-72 c10.

08-03-2007, 07:02 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? I've been in a slump too.I have had so much going on since the Nats at MV that I've done very little.I have one week until vacation when it's over then it's truck time,at least between covering for the rest of the dept.s vacations, finishing clearing and organizing my garage and trying to keep Mrs.P from using up my time doing mundane stuff like grocery shopping and bull. I find that going to a show where other members are gets me motivated again.I hate not having updates when they ask,makes me feel like I'm falling down on the job. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-03-2007, 07:42 PM	#9
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? I kept telling myself....."This truck is NOT going to kick my ass". So, I'm just about finished...... Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

08-04-2007, 03:16 AM	#12
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? I like to tinker, could not imagine life with out a shop. When I get a vision for a project it's just a matter of time before I do it. A rule that I try to keep is not to let a project drag out for too long. Try to have a realistic start and finish dead line. Long project deadlines are one of the biggest reasons projects die and are sold. What keeps me focused is that this is a lifestyle, It's part of who I am and why I get up in the morning. Every project has it's unique challenges and I find myself in a constant learning curve. I consider myself very blessed to be able to do what I've accomplished. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

08-03-2007, 07:43 PM	#13
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? i get burned out easily to... actully, trucks are a big sidetrack for me. i started out with my nova years ago, and then got my 71 k10 just becasue i needed a truck for hauling/towing stuff... and now i like trucks more, and the nova hasnt been worked or even driven forever. i was more into my nova when all my friends were into muscle cars, but everyone sold thier cars or doesnt drive them anymore so it just sits. i just find that trucks better suit my personality, and i actully use them... so its a hobby and a useful vehicle

08-03-2007, 07:56 PM	#14
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? Car shows really get me ready to work. Seeing someone's finished project next to my barely started resto makes me want to get dirty. It also helps when my wife puts her hand on her hip and says"when you gonna put that bumper on?" and I say "as soon as you get yer a$$ out here and help me!" Surprisingly, she's a better mechanic than I am, __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

08-03-2007, 09:58 PM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? Very nice GMC 70GMCer... I agree with retodd7711...I think when I see finshed trucks it kind of keeps me focused on getting my truck some day... __________________ 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!

08-03-2007, 10:56 PM	#16
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? Id have to say, its honestly been this site thats done it for me. Well, as focused as I can get anyway. If I would spend less time on here, Id have a lot more done to it by now. Catch 22 I guess...

08-04-2007, 03:26 AM	#17
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08-04-2007, 09:37 AM	#18
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? Honestly through, what kept me going was looking at other nice trucks on this site. I did the body and paint first, then the interior and now just about finished the 383 build. Next will be installing a 700r4 in it.........then drive it!!! __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

08-04-2007, 09:51 AM	#19
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? I am not done yet...that is what kept me going. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

08-04-2007, 05:12 PM	#20
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? focused! who's focused? i find that i have to work on it as a job. that means not go to work and go play in my shop.when i work on my truck thats all i do nothing else. unfourtionitly sometimes i must work to fund it then i do nothing but work. whatever i do i do it hard for 15-20 hours a day till i do somthing different __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

08-04-2007, 05:42 PM	#21
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? The board and a few of the local board members keep me going. Also, I refuse to be distracted again with another project. I started to get a second truck to drive while I do the 70 and it turned out to be a not so good thing. So one at a time. The board is the best influence on me though. Just wish I had enough money to do all the cool stuff I see on here. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 08-04-2007 at 05:42 PM.

08-04-2007, 06:28 PM	#22
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? Ttt __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-04-2007, 06:37 PM	#23
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? For me, it took almost 8 years to finish by truck. When I brought it home, I thought I could have it done in about 6-7 months... WRONG!!! What really helped me to make progress was to break down each little task onto a huge whiteboard in my garage. Then when I had a little time, 1-3 hours, I would pick just one task and finish it. That way I felt a lot better about working on the truck as I was looking at each task as a project, not the entire truck as one project. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

11-24-2009, 07:20 PM	#25
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,553	Re: What has kept you focused on restoring your Classic Truck? As for motavation I compare more like Panel Deland..I have to much other distractions also. Yes, ,going to shows helps but my summers lately have been taken up by traveling to the kids and yard and wood getting ..thats some of my excuses but right now I need help with gas lines and transmission lines run and I know of no one close by that really knows his sh** on doing this to help me out .. I would prefer a person who could use some extra money to do this with me and also who owns one of our trucks and has refurbashed his own ,,that would sure get my focus agoin ..LOL Hate to say this ,,but sometimes I don't even like the truck in the shop because it is in my road to do anything else ,,sooooooooo forgive me 67-72 Chevy Trucks God as I have lost my focus and I guess this is why I just said what I did ..my bad! Great question 70 cst GP Last edited by GOPAPA; 11-24-2009 at 07:21 PM.

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