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05-26-2011, 02:04 PM
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Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Well I have been reading this site for a while and could not have gotten as far on this project with out the knowledge here on this site . So First I would like to say THANKS TO ALL OF YOU !!!!!
My grandpa bought this truck new in 1970 and didnt drive it very much stayed in the garage . Flash forward 1995 88000 miles on truck my uncle came into town to borrow it and got into a bad wreck on the way home . Granny was really upset so I fought with insurance and finally got the truck back and 3000 dollars to fix it . Started working on it and Granny pasted away. So we stopped the project . Years later the shop it was in was distroyed by Hurricane Ike and the only spot almost left standing was where the truck was. WOW So I figured that was a sign lol to get in gear . So anyway its almost done and I am going to give it back to my 80 Year old father for his 81st birthday coming up soon HOTROD STYLE lol Heres it present day condition I think he is gonna like it !!!! Thanks for listening Tim |
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05-26-2011, 02:05 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
few more
will get some more when I pull it out of the shop Tim |
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05-26-2011, 02:23 PM
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cwgreen1971
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
You are wrong, he is going to love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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05-26-2011, 02:36 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Very Nice!!!!
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05-26-2011, 02:40 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
very nice birthday gift!
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05-26-2011, 03:00 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
I think he might like it :P
Definitely sweet! |
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05-26-2011, 03:01 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
ya turned it into a chevy!!! very nice truck.
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05-26-2011, 03:36 PM
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20' Daredevil (Ret)
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
What a beauty... you do great work!!!
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05-26-2011, 05:58 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Thanks ,Yea I looked for a GMC grill and core support but never had any luck finding a nice one and found a nice original 67 front end so it a hybrid now
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05-26-2011, 06:45 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Wow !
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05-26-2011, 09:09 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Very nice! I am sure your dad will love it too.
Ray
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05-26-2011, 09:17 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
That man is going to S---.
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05-26-2011, 09:53 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
When I saw that first photo I audibly said, "WOW", knowing that you brought a truck all the way back from that condition is incredible. Thanks for sharing.
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05-26-2011, 09:59 PM
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Champagne Taste on Beer Budget
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Yeah keep us updated!
Truck looks great!!
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05-26-2011, 10:54 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
your dad will love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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05-26-2011, 10:57 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Special just special. Great job!
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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! Last edited by 70cst; 05-26-2011 at 10:58 PM. |
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05-27-2011, 10:07 AM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Great job! You are a very special son.
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05-27-2011, 01:30 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
my jaw dropped when I saw the first two pictures. but I am very impressed with the progress.
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05-27-2011, 02:22 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Very Very nice truck, your dad will love it
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05-29-2011, 04:31 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
When you give it to him, get a pic and post it! I wanna see the look on his face!!! He's going to love it! Nice job
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05-29-2011, 05:02 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Great job on bringing it back to life ! Hopefully Uncle was O K , that was hard hit .
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05-29-2011, 05:29 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Im sure he will enjoy it slick looking truck for sure
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05-29-2011, 11:54 PM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Yea My Uncle was ok thank goodness . I am going to take pictures when I give it to him and Thanks for all the complements
Tim |
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05-30-2011, 09:43 AM
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Re: Grandpa's Truck Reborn
Very nice!!!!!
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