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lanconcj · 02-25-2012, 12:03 AM

Wednesday I have owned my 86 stepside for one year. I thought I would be finished by now but I am not. I put headers and new exhaust on today. It looks like it may be hard to change the oil filter.

riz · 02-25-2012, 12:27 AM

I bought my 81 shorty this past October.....This weekend I hope to pull it into the garage and finally start tearing into it. Wish me luck !

RIZ

J Knight · 02-25-2012, 12:34 AM

Ill have been workin/piddling on mine 2yrs in April.

bowtiemanchevyman · 02-25-2012, 01:03 AM

me ive been doing off and on for six yrs. alittle here and there kids get in the way of spending money on the truck so i have to save to fix things.

sethv · 02-25-2012, 01:02 AM

Got mine in May '11. Sold it in november, and just got it back 2 weeks ago. Been working on it since the day I got it (both times

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bigwheel15 · 02-25-2012, 01:11 AM

In a couple months it will be 2 years for me. Short by some of the standards around here lol.

Hazieview · 02-25-2012, 01:19 AM

I have been working on my '81 shortbed for 6 Years. I have roughly $13,000 invested. I still have not even been able to drive it yet. Hopefully this year will be the year!

*78 Chevyrado* · 02-25-2012, 02:00 AM

I've had my 78 for 3 or so years now. besides a couple of odd projects like foglights and an efan, I got it all finished in a 3 month period when I wasnt working and had a bunch of $$ saved up. most of the 3 months was the truck being in body shop jail.

cory d · 02-25-2012, 02:07 AM

i got it last july or august and started before i even got it home

Number21 · 02-25-2012, 02:12 AM

Been about a year and a half on the current one. I seem to go through these trucks like underwear....this is number five.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-25-2012, 09:25 AM

april 2008 or so the 1982 became mine.. im still working on it hopefully done in this lifetime

Restrorob · 02-25-2012, 10:18 AM

Bought my 74 April 98 for a DD, June of 99 I bought another DD (van) and moved the 74 to light duty. In 01 the trans went out, That's when the fun began. I looked at new trucks one day (01) and seen 28k stickers

That evening I looked out my kitchen window at my ole 74 sitting there, Got to thinking 28k sure would make a sweet 74 !

Frame and running gear is all new and completed, My new core support and fender wells sat in paint prison for 8 freak'n months which motivated me to do ALL aspects of this build all by myself. I've been working off-n-on doing cab body work since 02, My issue isn't money but finding time to work on it....

77chris03 · 02-25-2012, 09:44 AM

3 yrs and counting...

xrcr · 02-25-2012, 09:54 AM

I've had the truck since 1987 76 3/4 Custom deluxe. 1st resto 1990, started this frame off in winter 2009 plan is to drive no later than fall of this year. It'll look the same but it's a mutt.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 02-25-2012, 11:12 AM

Got mine 2 days before my 15th b-day on August 29 of 2010. Been working off my money since then.

grayharville · 02-25-2012, 11:42 AM

Got my Swb in 2008, I've driven it twice. Maybe it'll be done in the next year
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stroker87 · 02-25-2012, 12:20 PM

bought mine back in September of 2005 been working on it since but did take a 3 year brake pulled the engine out and parked it but soon will have the engine back in

liftlawssuck · 02-25-2012, 12:26 PM

Got my 79 in 89. Been working on it ever since. Am redoing it again for the third time. Winters take beating on these things. Each time was frame off. It's getting old now. This will the last time. Parts are too hard and expensive to find.

Zebb · 02-25-2012, 12:45 PM

Last registered my current project in 2006! It sat waiting, completely tore it down in 2009, life got in the way, worked on it some, life got in the way, worked on it some, life got in the way, etc...., now it's back in the shop with money being the obstacle now.

Like Old Rusty C10 said: "hopefully done in this lifetime "

TDS-MN · 02-27-2012, 10:50 AM

I've had my '85 since spring of '98. Have had a few years where it didn't need any real work or repairs over time, but it's had a few breaks with some serious down-time as well, for a few larger or more involved repairs. Served some time as a daily driver, but now mostly just a foul-weather driver, or when I need to haul stuff.

Slonaker · 02-28-2012, 12:25 AM

Next month will be 12 years for me...

Slonaker
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notallthere · 02-28-2012, 01:01 AM

11 years 4 days

gchemist · 02-28-2012, 02:17 AM

'97!! Dang, I need to finish it!!

Stepper86 · 02-28-2012, 04:03 AM

I had mine for one year and two months, been working on it since I got it with a feve brakes in between. It´s comming together now, hopefully driving with in the next two weeks.

gGMC DOG · 02-28-2012, 09:14 AM

2008

02-25-2012, 12:03 AM	#1
lanconcj Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anahuac Tx Posts: 111	How long have you been working on yours? Wednesday I have owned my 86 stepside for one year. I thought I would be finished by now but I am not. I put headers and new exhaust on today. It looks like it may be hard to change the oil filter.

02-25-2012, 12:27 AM	#2
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I bought my 81 shorty this past October.....This weekend I hope to pull it into the garage and finally start tearing into it. Wish me luck ! RIZ

02-25-2012, 12:34 AM	#3
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: How long have you been working on yours? Ill have been workin/piddling on mine 2yrs in April. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

02-25-2012, 01:03 AM	#4
bowtiemanchevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: rock springs wyoming Posts: 182	Re: How long have you been working on yours? me ive been doing off and on for six yrs. alittle here and there kids get in the way of spending money on the truck so i have to save to fix things.

02-25-2012, 01:02 AM	#5
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: How long have you been working on yours? Got mine in May '11. Sold it in november, and just got it back 2 weeks ago. Been working on it since the day I got it (both times ) __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

02-25-2012, 01:11 AM	#6
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: How long have you been working on yours? In a couple months it will be 2 years for me. Short by some of the standards around here lol.

02-25-2012, 01:19 AM	#7
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I have been working on my '81 shortbed for 6 Years. I have roughly $13,000 invested. I still have not even been able to drive it yet. Hopefully this year will be the year! __________________ 1981 Chevy short/wide. SB400 350th

02-25-2012, 02:00 AM	#8
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I've had my 78 for 3 or so years now. besides a couple of odd projects like foglights and an efan, I got it all finished in a 3 month period when I wasnt working and had a bunch of $$ saved up. most of the 3 months was the truck being in body shop jail.

02-25-2012, 02:07 AM	#9
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: How long have you been working on yours? i got it last july or august and started before i even got it home __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

02-25-2012, 02:12 AM	#10
Number21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 611	Re: How long have you been working on yours? Been about a year and a half on the current one. I seem to go through these trucks like underwear....this is number five. __________________ '73 K20 Cheyenne Super Camper Special 350/TH350/NP205 sittin' on 33's. You can set my truck on fire and roll it down a hill, and I still wouldn't trade it for a Coupe de Ville.

02-25-2012, 09:25 AM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: How long have you been working on yours? april 2008 or so the 1982 became mine.. im still working on it hopefully done in this lifetime __________________ 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!!

02-25-2012, 10:18 AM	#12
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: How long have you been working on yours? Bought my 74 April 98 for a DD, June of 99 I bought another DD (van) and moved the 74 to light duty. In 01 the trans went out, That's when the fun began. I looked at new trucks one day (01) and seen 28k stickers That evening I looked out my kitchen window at my ole 74 sitting there, Got to thinking 28k sure would make a sweet 74 ! Frame and running gear is all new and completed, My new core support and fender wells sat in paint prison for 8 freak'n months which motivated me to do ALL aspects of this build all by myself. I've been working off-n-on doing cab body work since 02, My issue isn't money but finding time to work on it.... __________________ 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" !!!*

02-25-2012, 09:44 AM	#13
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: How long have you been working on yours? 3 yrs and counting... __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

02-25-2012, 09:54 AM	#14
xrcr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Foristell, MO Posts: 418	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I've had the truck since 1987 76 3/4 Custom deluxe. 1st resto 1990, started this frame off in winter 2009 plan is to drive no later than fall of this year. It'll look the same but it's a mutt.

02-25-2012, 11:12 AM	#15
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: How long have you been working on yours? Got mine 2 days before my 15th b-day on August 29 of 2010. Been working off my money since then. __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9



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02-25-2012, 11:42 AM	#16
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: How long have you been working on yours? Got my Swb in 2008, I've driven it twice. Maybe it'll be done in the next year Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

02-25-2012, 12:20 PM	#17
stroker87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 321	Re: How long have you been working on yours? bought mine back in September of 2005 been working on it since but did take a 3 year brake pulled the engine out and parked it but soon will have the engine back in

02-25-2012, 12:26 PM	#18
liftlawssuck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MA Posts: 353	Re: How long have you been working on yours? Got my 79 in 89. Been working on it ever since. Am redoing it again for the third time. Winters take beating on these things. Each time was frame off. It's getting old now. This will the last time. Parts are too hard and expensive to find.

02-25-2012, 12:45 PM	#19
Zebb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dalton, NH Posts: 165	Re: How long have you been working on yours? Last registered my current project in 2006! It sat waiting, completely tore it down in 2009, life got in the way, worked on it some, life got in the way, worked on it some, life got in the way, etc...., now it's back in the shop with money being the obstacle now. Like Old Rusty C10 said: "hopefully done in this lifetime "

02-27-2012, 10:50 AM	#20
TDS-MN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mpls, MN USA Posts: 151	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I've had my '85 since spring of '98. Have had a few years where it didn't need any real work or repairs over time, but it's had a few breaks with some serious down-time as well, for a few larger or more involved repairs. Served some time as a daily driver, but now mostly just a foul-weather driver, or when I need to haul stuff. __________________ TomS. '98 S-10 Blazer 4dr 4wd - 4.3, AT, stock & '85 K-10 w/ 305, 700r4, np208, and RUST! SOLD Dec 2014

02-28-2012, 12:25 AM	#21
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: How long have you been working on yours? Next month will be 12 years for me... Slonaker Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

02-28-2012, 01:01 AM	#22
notallthere Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sarnia ontario canada Posts: 211	Re: How long have you been working on yours? 11 years 4 days

02-28-2012, 02:17 AM	#23
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: How long have you been working on yours? '97!! Dang, I need to finish it!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

02-28-2012, 04:03 AM	#24
Stepper86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 263	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I had mine for one year and two months, been working on it since I got it with a feve brakes in between. It´s comming together now, hopefully driving with in the next two weeks. __________________ Tom.______________________________________ The fleet: 2007 BMW 530xi M (daily driver) 1986 C-10 Stepside (project "my time") 1992 Corvette cab (summer time daily driver) 1969 Cadilac DeVille Cab ("it just need some paint")

02-28-2012, 09:14 AM	#25
gGMC DOG Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Over yonder Posts: 259	Re: How long have you been working on yours? 2008

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