Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

John Gilbert · 12-10-2012, 05:49 PM

Its amazing how much detailed information is on here about '73-87 C10 pickups. I'm sure glad I know about this board because without it I wouldn't be able to do nearly as good a job on the new Squarebody book I'm getting ready to start writing.

It's intended to be a complete guide with a lot more intense look than I'm able write about in Custom Classic Trucks, and Classic Trucks. if anyone has specific areas they'd like to see covered in the book please let me know. In the next couple of weeks I'll be drafting the outline.

Thanks you guys,

John G.

Chevrolado · 12-10-2012, 06:00 PM

Only 2 wheel drive?

THE "10" SILVERADO · 12-10-2012, 06:04 PM

Doesn't matter what it will cover, I'll buy it.

What categories are you thinking? Will it be more of a how-to guide or something that details the changes over the years to the trucks?

Skunksmash · 12-10-2012, 06:25 PM

How long till the book is out? I wanna buy one. And please include a fully restored, Gentleman Jim.

**LEEVON** · 12-10-2012, 07:51 PM

Very cool, I'm in. I really appreciate your effort to document this hobby of ours. I would definitely make sure you get in touch with Keith Seymour.

Number21 · 12-10-2012, 08:33 PM

Why would you limit it to a C10?

sethv · 12-10-2012, 08:47 PM

I think it would be cool if you covered the C/K 10/30 and the C60's and other big trucks

GM-power · 12-10-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Skunksmash

How long till the book is out? I wanna buy one. And please include a fully restored, Gentleman Jim.

I agree to include the extra package/options.
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*C-10 simplex* · 12-10-2012, 11:05 PM

i want to know who, exactly---as in names, designed this series of trucks. i want to know all about these wonderful people.

i want to know their backgrounds. What caused them to be so creative?

Skunksmash · 12-11-2012, 03:22 AM

And then I'll know who to gripe at about the lack of a tach, and the whole fuel gauge debacle. lol

cory d · 12-11-2012, 06:11 AM

all that stuff adds character lol.

bigblock73 · 12-11-2012, 07:44 AM

John, PM me or give me a call, I would love to help out if I can...

Keith Seymore · 12-11-2012, 08:00 AM

I'm here and would be happy to help.

K

Rich84 · 12-11-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

i want to know who, exactly---as in names, designed this series of trucks. i want to know all about these wonderful people.

i want to know their backgrounds. What caused them to be so creative?

Maybe you can explain how during the worst era for cars (73-87)...The coolest trucks were born.

John Gilbert · 12-11-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolado

Only 2 wheel drive?

C series no K series

John Gilbert · 12-11-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

Doesn't matter what it will cover, I'll buy it.

What categories are you thinking? Will it be more of a how-to guide or something that details the changes over the years to the trucks?

A how-to guide. I'm going to start out with a bare frame, and work up. The focus will be on body & paint, fabricating.

As heavy a focus on the changes through the years, and a list of available options as possible. I really want to end up with a comprehensive a chart we can all refer to.

John Gilbert · 12-11-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Skunksmash

How long till the book is out? I wanna buy one. And please include a fully restored, Gentleman Jim.

From right now its going to be over 18-months before it hits the stand. I'll do my best to get a couple of fully-restored, and maybe a mint survivor in.

John Gilbert · 12-11-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Very cool, I'm in. I really appreciate your effort to document this hobby of ours. I would definitely make sure you get in touch with Keith Seymour.

Thank you, I really appreciate your feedback. Getting in touch with Keith Seymour is at the very top of my list.

John Gilbert · 12-11-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Number21

Why would you limit it to a C10?

I love every form of these trucks there is, including those crazy squarebody vans in South America, but I need to keep the focus on C10 to do a complete job in 200 pages.

But we'll see what crops up, its not written yet.

John Gilbert · 12-11-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sethv

I think it would be cool if you covered the C/K 10/30 and the C60's and other big trucks

Yes, it would be cool, but that's way too big a chunk for 200 pages... maybe some pics of what other forms the Square took.

John Gilbert · 12-11-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GM-power

I agree to include the extra package/options.
Posted via Mobile Device

This will be a major chapter with charts, and words... lots of words.

John Gilbert · 12-11-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

i want to know who, exactly---as in names, designed this series of trucks. i want to know all about these wonderful people.

i want to know their backgrounds. What caused them to be so creative?

I totally agree, I love finding out about all those things. Hopefully as a group we can dig it all up and get it in there.

John Gilbert · 12-11-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

John, PM me or give me a call, I would love to help out if I can...

Jeff, great I was kind of counting on getting your help with this. I'll PM you ASAP... thanks!

John Gilbert · 12-11-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I'm here and would be happy to help.

K

Keith,

Hearing from you made my day. Thank you very much!

John Gilbert · 12-11-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich84

Maybe you can explain how during the worst era for cars (73-87)...The coolest trucks were born.

That's a really interesting way to look at it. With a 15 year production run the Squarebody is truly an amazing series.

12-10-2012, 05:49 PM	#1
John Gilbert Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Placentia, California Posts: 567	Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series Its amazing how much detailed information is on here about '73-87 C10 pickups. I'm sure glad I know about this board because without it I wouldn't be able to do nearly as good a job on the new Squarebody book I'm getting ready to start writing. It's intended to be a complete guide with a lot more intense look than I'm able write about in Custom Classic Trucks, and Classic Trucks. if anyone has specific areas they'd like to see covered in the book please let me know. In the next couple of weeks I'll be drafting the outline. Thanks you guys, John G.

12-10-2012, 06:00 PM	#2
Chevrolado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 110	Re: Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series Only 2 wheel drive? __________________ Dave - 1977 Chevy K10

12-10-2012, 06:04 PM	#3
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series Doesn't matter what it will cover, I'll buy it. What categories are you thinking? Will it be more of a how-to guide or something that details the changes over the years to the trucks? __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

12-10-2012, 06:25 PM	#4
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series How long till the book is out? I wanna buy one. And please include a fully restored, Gentleman Jim.

12-10-2012, 07:51 PM	#5
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series Very cool, I'm in. I really appreciate your effort to document this hobby of ours. I would definitely make sure you get in touch with Keith Seymour. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

12-10-2012, 08:33 PM	#6
Number21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 611	Re: Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series Why would you limit it to a C10? __________________ '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.

12-10-2012, 08:47 PM	#7
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series I think it would be cool if you covered the C/K 10/30 and the C60's and other big trucks __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

12-10-2012, 11:05 PM	#9
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series i want to know who, exactly---as in names, designed this series of trucks. i want to know all about these wonderful people. i want to know their backgrounds. What caused them to be so creative?

12-11-2012, 03:22 AM	#10
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series And then I'll know who to gripe at about the lack of a tach, and the whole fuel gauge debacle. lol

12-11-2012, 06:11 AM	#11
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series all that stuff adds character lol. __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

12-11-2012, 07:44 AM	#12
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series John, PM me or give me a call, I would love to help out if I can... __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

12-11-2012, 08:00 AM	#13
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,194	Re: Writing a new book about Squarebody C10 series I'm here and would be happy to help. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/



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