Starting to loose interest. What to do? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pont406 · 01-18-2009, 07:33 PM

My c10 is done exept for suspension and disc brakes. I collected most of the parts alreday. Friday my buddy gave me a car. He's got a kid now so no time for it. I already made room in the garage for it. Straight 6 chevy motor and powerglide trans will be removed first to make it roll easier. Is it the same as our trucks? If someone wants the drivetrain they are more then welcome to pick it up, free. How do I keep myself from working on it and consentrating on a truck untill suspension is done?

70cstjr · 01-18-2009, 07:45 PM

i would say just keep your eye on the prize, your trucks looking great, one project at a time is alot easier than trying to jugle multiple things, then u start forgetting were u left off, what bolts go were and so on, just sit back and admire your new project while working on the suspension on your truck

dave2953 · 01-18-2009, 07:54 PM

I know it's hard to keep yourself from piddling with the new project. You will just have to keep telling yourself that you're too close to completion to lose focus. Your truck is looking awesome...I love the cab lights. What year/kind of car is that?

Bob 68327 · 01-18-2009, 08:15 PM

IS that a 65 Gto ,LeMans ,or Tempest????

Security guy · 01-18-2009, 08:27 PM

Have a 'work on truck' party over the weekend from sun up to sun down and get the truck done! Invite friends over and get the truck done over a weekend or two and after the trucks done, start on the car.

windmill · 01-18-2009, 09:01 PM

The car looks almost like a 66 or 67 -2 door post chevelle......

tcb-1 · 01-18-2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Security guy

Have a 'work on truck' party over the weekend from sun up to sun down and get the truck done! Invite friends over and get the truck done over a weekend or two and after the trucks done, start on the car.

GREAT THOUGHT!!!!!

get one thing completed before you start something else (disclaimer: I don't live by this rule myself).

the car appears to be a '65 LeMans/Tempest/GTO post.

69halfton · 01-18-2009, 10:33 PM

just focus on the truck for now. just keep telling yourself that the longer that other project sits, the more cool ideas you will get for it, and it will turn out even better then if you just jumped in right away.

this fact maybe even true in some cases.

btw, beautiful truck

ChevLoRay · 01-18-2009, 10:41 PM

You guys in CA, with your rust-free hulks laying around and room in your garage and buddies who just give stuff away.....y'all make me sick!

So, it does look like a '64-65 Tempest body. Since you're wanting to give away the engine/transmission, I'm also gonna guess 215 CID 6-cylinder and a powerglide.

Am I right?

chevy_mike · 01-18-2009, 10:41 PM

Looking at the condition of that car, I am not sure I would call him a "buddy". There's a reason free cars are free.

Good luck and get back to work on your truck.

vasquezmrysvll · 01-18-2009, 11:00 PM

pm sent.

Pont406 · 01-18-2009, 11:03 PM

It's a '64 lemans, no idea on the motor. I am getting it next weekend. Car last registered in '78. It was getting sandblasted in the desert for too long. No rust and the car is complete. My buddy took it all apart and that's it.
I can start on the body work and finish the truck. That's my plan. Here is a pic of the garage. Hopefully I'll have enough room to store it inside. Bike will sit outside.

01-18-2009, 07:33 PM	#1
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Starting to loose interest. What to do? My c10 is done exept for suspension and disc brakes. I collected most of the parts alreday. Friday my buddy gave me a car. He's got a kid now so no time for it. I already made room in the garage for it. Straight 6 chevy motor and powerglide trans will be removed first to make it roll easier. Is it the same as our trucks? If someone wants the drivetrain they are more then welcome to pick it up, free. How do I keep myself from working on it and consentrating on a truck untill suspension is done? Attached Images

01-18-2009, 07:45 PM	#2
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: Starting to loose interest. What to do? i would say just keep your eye on the prize, your trucks looking great, one project at a time is alot easier than trying to jugle multiple things, then u start forgetting were u left off, what bolts go were and so on, just sit back and admire your new project while working on the suspension on your truck __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

01-18-2009, 07:54 PM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Starting to loose interest. What to do? I know it's hard to keep yourself from piddling with the new project. You will just have to keep telling yourself that you're too close to completion to lose focus. Your truck is looking awesome...I love the cab lights. What year/kind of car is that? __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

01-18-2009, 08:15 PM	#4
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Starting to loose interest. What to do? IS that a 65 Gto ,LeMans ,or Tempest???? __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

01-18-2009, 08:27 PM	#5
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: Starting to loose interest. What to do? Have a 'work on truck' party over the weekend from sun up to sun down and get the truck done! Invite friends over and get the truck done over a weekend or two and after the trucks done, start on the car.

01-18-2009, 09:01 PM	#6
windmill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sylvania, Alabama Posts: 288	Re: Starting to loose interest. What to do? The car looks almost like a 66 or 67 -2 door post chevelle...... __________________ 72 swb pickup http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...k/100_0958.jpg 1967 chevelle ss 1966 mustang getting a l33 ls motor 1969 chevy dump truck 1989 mustang 6.0 ls best time of 1.29 at 5.91 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtbooZoGZmQ

01-18-2009, 10:33 PM	#8
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: Starting to loose interest. What to do? just focus on the truck for now. just keep telling yourself that the longer that other project sits, the more cool ideas you will get for it, and it will turn out even better then if you just jumped in right away. this fact maybe even true in some cases. btw, beautiful truck __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

01-18-2009, 10:41 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Starting to loose interest. What to do? You guys in CA, with your rust-free hulks laying around and room in your garage and buddies who just give stuff away.....y'all make me sick! So, it does look like a '64-65 Tempest body. Since you're wanting to give away the engine/transmission, I'm also gonna guess 215 CID 6-cylinder and a powerglide. Am I right? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-18-2009, 10:41 PM	#10
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Starting to loose interest. What to do? Looking at the condition of that car, I am not sure I would call him a "buddy". There's a reason free cars are free. Good luck and get back to work on your truck. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

01-18-2009, 11:00 PM	#11
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Starting to loose interest. What to do? pm sent. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

01-18-2009, 11:03 PM	#12
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: Starting to loose interest. What to do? It's a '64 lemans, no idea on the motor. I am getting it next weekend. Car last registered in '78. It was getting sandblasted in the desert for too long. No rust and the car is complete. My buddy took it all apart and that's it. I can start on the body work and finish the truck. That's my plan. Here is a pic of the garage. Hopefully I'll have enough room to store it inside. Bike will sit outside. Attached Images

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