Success a decade in the making

[byates2]

I must share my success story with my fellow Chevy Truck gear heads.

About 11 years ago i acquired a 67 Chevy C10 Long Bed. It was my very first car at 17. I loved it. it was rough and wasnt powerful. It had a 283 and a 2 speed powerglide. 6 months into enjoying my truck and tinkering and making it better, an idiot pulled out in front me. The insurance wanted to total it. I said no, i'll take less and restore it. So, for years and years, i saved up, bought parts and restored it. I built it from the ground up. I completely tore it down to the frame, got it straightened and away i went. It took so long because i had to save money here and there to be able to get the best parts, while going to school and working full time. I built every system. Brand new disk brake conversion, new differential, new trans, new engine, new carpetting, new everything. I tightened every nut and bolt and ran every line, from the brakes to the fuel. I acquired a used 350 and had it rebuilt. 3000 dollars later, i had a 350 bored 38 over with a racing cam and 400 heads. I bought a beefed up 700r4 and installed that. Put 4.11 gearing in along with posy traction. A four core radiator to keep the beast cool. I put the body back on along with a brand new varnished oak bed. The time finally came yesterday to register it. It didnt pass the brake and light inspection (the blinkers werent working with the headlights on, its fixed now). But, yesterday i got to finally drive it and give it its first maiden voyage beyond just down the street and back. This thing is a monster and i was almost in tears as i drove my truck that has been dormant for the past decade. This coming friday, i go back to the DMV and the light inspection to finally make it street legal. Words cannot describe how proud i was as i pushed the pedal and zoomed down the street. I love my 67 C10 and i finally have got it road worthy. It still needs some work and finishing touches, but my baby is finally back.

I just wanted to share with you guys cuz i know you will appreciate it more then i can describe to my friends and family. Proud moment for me and my monster of a truck.

Thanks for reading!

[Pro299]

Wow, what a neat story. Thanks for the reminder of how much fun we're supposed to be having with our trucks and cars in this hobby. Hope you make lots of great memories in your truck in the years to come.

[Mollzyie]

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No particular order. But there are some. I'll post more soon in a better timeline

[clay68c10]

Very cool that you stuck with it. Good job!!
Can't wait to see some more pics.

I'm currently going back thru my first, bought it in '89, totaled in 03.

[Mollzyie]

Damn dude looks awesome ! I like how that wood bed turned out ... Motor looks beautiful ... Very nice man congrats 👍🏼

[byates2]

Originally Posted by Mollzyie

Damn dude looks awesome ! I like how that wood bed turned out ... Motor looks beautiful ... Very nice man congrats 👍🏼

Thank you sir. The bed is pristine while the rest is 50 years old lol

[rcrahn]

Way to stick with it when many other people would have thrown in the towel. Your feelings of accomplishment and pride are well deserved. Nice going.

[Mollzyie]

Originally Posted by byates2

Thank you sir. The bed is pristine while the rest is 50 years old lol

That's what I like .. The contrast 👍🏼

[ThePunisher67]

Awesome Story love it. I am years away from my 1969 c20 from being done.

[Old_Gold]

Great build, glad to see you and the 67 are back on the road!

[el_fantasma]

Congrats, nice work

[Mr Handy]

Awesome story! From the looks of the truck with the front clip off I would say you made the right choice.