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pockets · 06-07-2011, 01:54 PM

To not be done with one project and get another?!

I haven't quite yet finished my 87 build and low and behold my brother in law has a 64 SWB that had a buyer that never showed up. So, I can get it for the family price of $1500. Naturally I have NOT discussed this with the wife yet

I went and looked at it today. The body is in pretty good shape, better than I expected. Looks like it only has one paint job on top of the factory one, there are a couple of spots in the usual places like the fender wells, but nothing serious that I could see.

Interior looked pretty good and I pulled up some of the carpet and didn't see any holes or big issues there either.

It has some lame stock 350 and a 350 trans which would either get ditched or maybe rebuilt, depending on what direction I took it. It hasn't run in a while, but he has no issue starting it up if I want to hear it run.

I don't know a ton about these trucks, but it has 6 lug wheels and I have no idea what the rear end is yet. It certainly didn't look like a 10 bolt and the cover didn't look like a 12bolt. He wasn't there so I couldn't really ask at the time.

I have always loved these body styles so I'm really tempted, and I've seen some really awesome builds on here which makes it worse. I've heard that some front suspension and brake stuff can be swapped from the 73-87 trucks. is that true?

Unlike my 87 I'd probably drop this one, maybe slam it down with bags with old school steelies and whitewalls or do something like the 22's that Delmo had on his 65.

The gears are spinning...

jimmydean · 06-07-2011, 02:15 PM

Wrong? No. Expensive? Yes.

pockets · 06-07-2011, 02:20 PM

Very true... I also have to restore her 67 bug and I have a 63 Nova in line as well.

kieth · 06-07-2011, 02:28 PM

Its better to ask for forgiveness than beg for permission.........Kieth (married 40 years)

pockets · 06-07-2011, 02:29 PM

Don't I know it...

I'm actually thinking of fixing this one up and selling it. Maybe use the funds afterwards to get her that jeep she wants, or a boat which she also. That'll be the cover story anyway.

**Clyde65** · 06-07-2011, 02:47 PM

sounds like you have a plan and we wont tell no one!

Johnny Too Bad · 06-07-2011, 04:31 PM

I wouldn't know ... I've never actually finished a project, but I continue to start new ones anyway

'64 stepper (bought yesterday)
'78 C10 (not even half way finished)
'59 Texas Maid Osprey aluminum runabout (halfway finished)
'59 TeeNee boat trailer (bought last month and haven't touched yet)

Revoh · 06-07-2011, 04:42 PM

I say, "go for it!" Hell, it ain't my money.

61_FL_Apache · 06-07-2011, 05:13 PM

Sure, why not.

*lakeroadster* · 06-07-2011, 05:58 PM

It may be wrong if your place starts to look like Fred and Lamont Sanford's place.

At some point you may go from being "that guy with the cool truck" to "that guy that has all those old junkers parked around his place".

**jocko** · 06-07-2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pockets

Don't I know it...

I'm actually thinking of fixing this one up and selling it. Maybe use the funds afterwards to get her that jeep she wants, or a boat which she also. That'll be the cover story anyway.

I'd say sell all the others and REALLY fix this one up - then keep hanging out with us cool people. (Just kidding, of course hope you hang out with is even if you do sell it - but if you do, can almost guarantee you'll buy another you'll miss it so much!)

ralf · 06-07-2011, 09:54 PM

I bought my 66 LBF BRW on the sly and stuck it in an old garage my buddy lent me. I am not bringing it home until my current project is done. She finally asked me who's 1985 J10 Jeep pick up was parked in my office parking lot.

Greg63 · 06-07-2011, 10:15 PM

I believe the only people who really finish a project are the people you see on tv shows. They get it all done in an hour.

The rest of us - always working on 'em and NEVER finished.
Greg.

FetchMeAPepsi · 06-08-2011, 12:04 AM

You can FINISH them? XD

pockets · 06-08-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

I'd say sell all the others and REALLY fix this one up - then keep hanging out with us cool people. (Just kidding, of course hope you hang out with is even if you do sell it - but if you do, can almost guarantee you'll buy another you'll miss it so much!)

I would be tempted to sell the 87... and I have no doubt that I'll want another!

duallyjams · 06-09-2011, 09:00 AM

Its called planing ahead. When the wife ask question I just tell her that one is on a 5yr plan and this one is on a 10yr plan so she just roll her eyes and walks away.

Bishops Trucks · 06-09-2011, 09:07 AM

I have my '71 truck and a '70 Camaro in the works at the same time. Nothing wrong with more than one project at a time, just takes time, money and patience.

06-07-2011, 01:54 PM	#1
pockets Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 428	Is it wrong?? To not be done with one project and get another?! I haven't quite yet finished my 87 build and low and behold my brother in law has a 64 SWB that had a buyer that never showed up. So, I can get it for the family price of $1500. Naturally I have NOT discussed this with the wife yet I went and looked at it today. The body is in pretty good shape, better than I expected. Looks like it only has one paint job on top of the factory one, there are a couple of spots in the usual places like the fender wells, but nothing serious that I could see. Interior looked pretty good and I pulled up some of the carpet and didn't see any holes or big issues there either. It has some lame stock 350 and a 350 trans which would either get ditched or maybe rebuilt, depending on what direction I took it. It hasn't run in a while, but he has no issue starting it up if I want to hear it run. I don't know a ton about these trucks, but it has 6 lug wheels and I have no idea what the rear end is yet. It certainly didn't look like a 10 bolt and the cover didn't look like a 12bolt. He wasn't there so I couldn't really ask at the time. I have always loved these body styles so I'm really tempted, and I've seen some really awesome builds on here which makes it worse. I've heard that some front suspension and brake stuff can be swapped from the 73-87 trucks. is that true? Unlike my 87 I'd probably drop this one, maybe slam it down with bags with old school steelies and whitewalls or do something like the 22's that Delmo had on his 65. The gears are spinning... __________________ Project Bad Karma

06-07-2011, 02:15 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Is it wrong?? Wrong? No. Expensive? Yes. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

06-07-2011, 02:20 PM	#3
pockets Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 428	Re: Is it wrong?? Very true... I also have to restore her 67 bug and I have a 63 Nova in line as well. __________________ Project Bad Karma

06-07-2011, 02:28 PM	#4
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Is it wrong?? Its better to ask for forgiveness than beg for permission.........Kieth (married 40 years) Last edited by kieth; 06-07-2011 at 02:28 PM.

06-07-2011, 02:29 PM	#5
pockets Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 428	Re: Is it wrong?? Don't I know it... I'm actually thinking of fixing this one up and selling it. Maybe use the funds afterwards to get her that jeep she wants, or a boat which she also. That'll be the cover story anyway. __________________ Project Bad Karma

06-07-2011, 02:47 PM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Is it wrong?? sounds like you have a plan and we wont tell no one! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-07-2011, 04:31 PM	#7
Johnny Too Bad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 98	Re: Is it wrong?? I wouldn't know ... I've never actually finished a project, but I continue to start new ones anyway '64 stepper (bought yesterday) '78 C10 (not even half way finished) '59 Texas Maid Osprey aluminum runabout (halfway finished) '59 TeeNee boat trailer (bought last month and haven't touched yet) __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C10 SWB Stepside (350cid/TH400) 1978 Chevrolet C10 SWB Silverado Big 10 (454cid/TH400) -"Ah, the pressure's fierce!"

06-07-2011, 04:42 PM	#8
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Is it wrong?? I say, "go for it!" Hell, it ain't my money. __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.

06-07-2011, 05:13 PM	#9
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Is it wrong?? Sure, why not. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

06-07-2011, 05:58 PM	#10
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Is it wrong?? It may be wrong if your place starts to look like Fred and Lamont Sanford's place. At some point you may go from being "that guy with the cool truck" to "that guy that has all those old junkers parked around his place". Last edited by lakeroadster; 06-07-2011 at 06:02 PM.

06-07-2011, 09:54 PM	#12
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: Is it wrong?? I bought my 66 LBF BRW on the sly and stuck it in an old garage my buddy lent me. I am not bringing it home until my current project is done. She finally asked me who's 1985 J10 Jeep pick up was parked in my office parking lot.

06-07-2011, 10:15 PM	#13
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Is it wrong?? I believe the only people who really finish a project are the people you see on tv shows. They get it all done in an hour. The rest of us - always working on 'em and NEVER finished. Greg. __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

06-08-2011, 12:04 AM	#14
FetchMeAPepsi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond, Ks Posts: 595	Re: Is it wrong?? You can FINISH them? XD

06-09-2011, 09:00 AM	#16
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Is it wrong?? Its called planing ahead. When the wife ask question I just tell her that one is on a 5yr plan and this one is on a 10yr plan so she just roll her eyes and walks away. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

06-09-2011, 09:07 AM	#17
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Is it wrong?? I have my '71 truck and a '70 Camaro in the works at the same time. Nothing wrong with more than one project at a time, just takes time, money and patience. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"



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