A blessing in disguise - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

byates2 · 03-17-2007, 10:35 PM

About 9 months ago I was in an accident and my truck got all messed up. I was pretty pissed especially having to battle the insurance company for a good settlement. Well finally we settled and got almost 3000 for it. Now i'm getting a new 350 engine and getting the stock 283 out of here, with performance heads a 750 cfm edelbrock carb and down the line a performance camshaft and a new 700R4 Tranny with overdrive replacing the stock powerglide, i'm fixing her up with power brakes/steering, redoing the front end, complete electrical of the truck, new gauges, seat re-upholstered, etc. I got the bed off and i'm re-doing all the wood. This is gonna be one sweet truck when i get done with her. I used to love classic cars/trucks before but now that i got a major project on my hands, i'm considering a career with this

Before the Accident:

After the work ive done:

krue · 03-18-2007, 07:43 AM

Glad it's gonna work out for you.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-18-2007, 08:23 AM

Agreed, where was it hit? did you get to save the

looking grill guard?

DAJ 67 · 03-18-2007, 08:23 AM

Don't give up on it. My truck was basically in the same situation with the previous owner. Here it is today. Good luck!

killer71 · 03-18-2007, 09:04 AM

nice truck mr. daj 67

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-18-2007, 08:06 PM

man these trucks look good nomatter what shape there in

WinDancer · 03-18-2007, 08:28 PM

Take your time and do the best work you possibly can within your budget- you will be very pleased later. Hope to see more pics as you go along. Sometimes the progress pics are what keep us going, and going, and going...

57T210 · 03-19-2007, 07:50 AM

Sexiest looking engine bay I've seen in a long time. Nice job daj.

byates2 · 03-20-2007, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Agreed, where was it hit? did you get to save the

looking grill guard?

it was hit right in the front . the bumper was destroyed, the right fender caved in and grille assembly caved in as well. I had to saw through the grille guard to get it off, same with the bumper. I need to get the chassis straighened though

byates2 · 03-20-2007, 12:25 AM

Wow daj that is a beautiful truck. I could never get enough classic chevy trucks, i love them

03-17-2007, 10:35 PM	#1
byates2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Acton Posts: 158	A blessing in disguise About 9 months ago I was in an accident and my truck got all messed up. I was pretty pissed especially having to battle the insurance company for a good settlement. Well finally we settled and got almost 3000 for it. Now i'm getting a new 350 engine and getting the stock 283 out of here, with performance heads a 750 cfm edelbrock carb and down the line a performance camshaft and a new 700R4 Tranny with overdrive replacing the stock powerglide, i'm fixing her up with power brakes/steering, redoing the front end, complete electrical of the truck, new gauges, seat re-upholstered, etc. I got the bed off and i'm re-doing all the wood. This is gonna be one sweet truck when i get done with her. I used to love classic cars/trucks before but now that i got a major project on my hands, i'm considering a career with this Before the Accident: After the work ive done: __________________ 1967 C10 Long Bed, Soon to have a 350 1997 Chevy 2500 454 BB

03-18-2007, 07:43 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: A blessing in disguise Glad it's gonna work out for you. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-18-2007, 08:23 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: A blessing in disguise Agreed, where was it hit? did you get to save the looking grill guard? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-18-2007, 08:23 AM	#4
DAJ 67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mount Vernon, MO Posts: 96	Re: A blessing in disguise Don't give up on it. My truck was basically in the same situation with the previous owner. Here it is today. Good luck! Last edited by DAJ 67; 04-14-2007 at 05:43 PM.

03-18-2007, 09:04 AM	#5
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: A blessing in disguise nice truck mr. daj 67 __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

03-18-2007, 08:06 PM	#6
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: A blessing in disguise man these trucks look good nomatter what shape there in __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-18-2007, 08:28 PM	#7
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: A blessing in disguise Take your time and do the best work you possibly can within your budget- you will be very pleased later. Hope to see more pics as you go along. Sometimes the progress pics are what keep us going, and going, and going... __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

03-19-2007, 07:50 AM	#8
57T210 Chevy Guy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesapeake City, Maryland Posts: 35	Re: A blessing in disguise Sexiest looking engine bay I've seen in a long time. Nice job daj.

03-20-2007, 12:25 AM	#10
byates2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Acton Posts: 158	Re: A blessing in disguise Wow daj that is a beautiful truck. I could never get enough classic chevy trucks, i love them __________________ 1967 C10 Long Bed, Soon to have a 350 1997 Chevy 2500 454 BB

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