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tex_waco_usmc · 01-29-2014, 04:29 PM

So I have decide on paint color and interior color...

Wife and I discussed it and we are going to paint the truck black and then use the tan interior. Going to go almost stock interior with the high back bucket seats and center console. What do you think?

Jonboy · 01-30-2014, 11:24 AM

Nothing wrong with that.

Hankster · 01-31-2014, 09:05 PM

Just sat down and read the whole thread, Its really cool that your daughter WAS interested in a older truck. Maybe she will actually want it when its done, by the way, I'm 15 and have been speaking wrench since shortly after I started walking. Down here where I'm at your lucky to find a girl that likes hotrods/classic-trucks.. half of them would think your trucks fixing to blow up if they hear a over-sized cam.

Devillusion · 02-04-2014, 02:31 AM

Great build, can't wait till she's done. Good on you for getting her out there.

tex_waco_usmc · 02-11-2015, 02:09 PM

Sorry there hasnt been an update in a while life has been a roller coaster ride over the past 6 months or so. I sold the beibs... But, before you all go crazy its a bit of a heartbreaking story on the why.

Roughly 6 months ago my step daughter (the one who I was building this with/for) had to attend the funeral of her father. (He was still an active part in her life and it was a very abrupt and unexpected death). There for a while she didnt even want to come out of her room much less do anything on the truck. I was driving it and keeping up with maintenance and doing odd jobs on it.

Well, fast forward 6 months... Yesterday, her stepmother called her and asked her if she wanted her fathers truck. Long story short and a little $ transfer later she is now the PROUD owner of this:

http://s540.photobucket.com/user/tex...07175D6455.jpg

http://s540.photobucket.com/user/tex...7CAA92E92A.jpg

It is a 2001 Silverado (SWB 2WD V6 Automatic with 171K miles) that her father bought brand new. He babied this truck and took excellent care of it. Right before his death he was involved in a hit and run on the drivers side so I get to do some repair on that. However, I havent seen her this happy since he passed and I am more than ok with helping her get this one back to its former glory. This truck isnt a show winner but the sentimental value that it brings makes it worth more than a brand new $50K truck!

So project biebs got sold to afford to get this one repaired...

A little sad to see it go, but I will do whatever it takes to make my children happy and this truck has made her that way.

aggie91 · 02-11-2015, 05:08 PM

Nice little truck. Glad that some good came out of her loss. Looks like it could be an easy fix and a good shop should be able to blend the paint...

Low Elco · 02-12-2015, 01:50 PM

Glad she wound up with it, and you're down to fix it up. Bravo.

Hankster · 02-12-2015, 08:53 PM

Atleast shes happy, sorry to hear about her father.

Jonboy · 02-18-2015, 03:55 PM

Have you had any luck finding parts? If you need a hand, I may be able to help.

Wrecked1982 · 02-24-2015, 02:21 AM

when you wired brush the frame to bare metal, how long did it took you ? I'm about to do it myself and i was wondering roughly how much time it could take.

01-29-2014, 04:29 PM	#51
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: Project "The Beibs" (For now...) So I have decide on paint color and interior color... Wife and I discussed it and we are going to paint the truck black and then use the tan interior. Going to go almost stock interior with the high back bucket seats and center console. What do you think?

01-30-2014, 11:24 AM	#52
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project "The Beibs" (For now...) Nothing wrong with that. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-31-2014, 09:05 PM	#53
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Project "The Beibs" (For now...) Just sat down and read the whole thread, Its really cool that your daughter WAS interested in a older truck. Maybe she will actually want it when its done, by the way, I'm 15 and have been speaking wrench since shortly after I started walking. Down here where I'm at your lucky to find a girl that likes hotrods/classic-trucks.. half of them would think your trucks fixing to blow up if they hear a over-sized cam. __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

02-04-2014, 02:31 AM	#54
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: Project "The Beibs" (For now...) Great build, can't wait till she's done. Good on you for getting her out there. __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

02-11-2015, 02:09 PM	#55
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: Project "The Beibs" (For now...) Sorry there hasnt been an update in a while life has been a roller coaster ride over the past 6 months or so. I sold the beibs... But, before you all go crazy its a bit of a heartbreaking story on the why. Roughly 6 months ago my step daughter (the one who I was building this with/for) had to attend the funeral of her father. (He was still an active part in her life and it was a very abrupt and unexpected death). There for a while she didnt even want to come out of her room much less do anything on the truck. I was driving it and keeping up with maintenance and doing odd jobs on it. Well, fast forward 6 months... Yesterday, her stepmother called her and asked her if she wanted her fathers truck. Long story short and a little $ transfer later she is now the PROUD owner of this: http://s540.photobucket.com/user/tex...07175D6455.jpg http://s540.photobucket.com/user/tex...7CAA92E92A.jpg It is a 2001 Silverado (SWB 2WD V6 Automatic with 171K miles) that her father bought brand new. He babied this truck and took excellent care of it. Right before his death he was involved in a hit and run on the drivers side so I get to do some repair on that. However, I havent seen her this happy since he passed and I am more than ok with helping her get this one back to its former glory. This truck isnt a show winner but the sentimental value that it brings makes it worth more than a brand new $50K truck! So project biebs got sold to afford to get this one repaired... A little sad to see it go, but I will do whatever it takes to make my children happy and this truck has made her that way.

02-11-2015, 05:08 PM	#56
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project "The Beibs" (For now...) Nice little truck. Glad that some good came out of her loss. Looks like it could be an easy fix and a good shop should be able to blend the paint... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-12-2015, 01:50 PM	#57
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "The Beibs" (For now...) Glad she wound up with it, and you're down to fix it up. Bravo. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-12-2015, 08:53 PM	#58
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Project "The Beibs" (For now...) Atleast shes happy, sorry to hear about her father. __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

02-18-2015, 03:55 PM	#59
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project "The Beibs" (For now...) Have you had any luck finding parts? If you need a hand, I may be able to help. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

02-24-2015, 02:21 AM	#60
Wrecked1982 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Canada Posts: 310	Re: Project "The Beibs" (For now...) when you wired brush the frame to bare metal, how long did it took you ? I'm about to do it myself and i was wondering roughly how much time it could take.



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