The misadventures of Captain Krylon - 68 C-10 barn find

[cleansquare]

Just went through the whole thread. Enjoyed your perseverance. Im not far from you, in Beaumont. Look forward to seeing more!
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[Flu-by-U]

Originally Posted by cleansquare

Just went through the whole thread. Enjoyed your perseverance. Im not far from you, in Beaumont. Look forward to seeing more!
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Thanks...

Today is about taking the bed off again...

Need it off to replace the bedside and be able to strip the cab to bare metal...

Once that's all done shoot the epoxy on it & move on from there...

I mean it is "Labor Day" after all...
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[Low Elco]

I like the longboard!

[Flu-by-U]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

I like the longboard!

Thanks...

My kids & I like it too...

I tell my kids I'm getting old...

They tell me, "Your not old Dad."

"Your just a big kid."

I like that and they're right...

Growing up would suck...
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[Flu-by-U]

Hidden rust and waiting on new sheet metal pieces didn't curtail me from making some progress over "Labor Day."

Thanks once again for my neighbors helping get some heavy lifting done...

My girls said, "It looks naked."

I feel like I'm going backwards sometimes...

Oh, well...

"A mans gotta' do what a brainless, idiot's gotta' do."

















The throttle linkage is incredibly smooth and WOT sounds wonderful...

[Low Elco]

Originally Posted by Flu-by-U

Thanks...

My kids & I like it too...

I tell my kids I'm getting old...

They tell me, "Your not old Dad."

"Your just a big kid."

I like that and they're right...

Growing up would suck...

PS- Had a set of those tires on a Blazer I had - They can be roasted mercilessly, with seemingly no ill effects.
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I get that a lot... Just bought a mountain board and spent the weekend skiing behind the youngest on his XR80.

Work looks good!

[jmorri34]

Just joined in, read the entire thread. Doin a great job keep it up, I like it!! I live not far from you in Spring Tx. and just got my truck back to the house myself and am in the process of doing some things to it. My build thread is called the "ole 69er" if you wanna take a look. Maybe one day we will stumble accrossed each other at a show or meet somewhere. Good luck with the build!!

[Flu-by-U]

Well it's been a while since my last update...

Captain Krylon hasn't waived the flag of surrender... Oh No...

As I've said before, I'd rather be busy on my truck than typing on a CPU...

Not much time so I'll say it with pics if that's OK with you...

Door Pillar rot & repair...






Floor patches...
















Rocker Panel and cab corner re-do...










Cab stripped bare...














Cab epoxy primed...
















Door rot repair...















Did a "slight" upgrade to my dash cluster...

[Flu-by-U]

Well, I've got to get back at it...

Working like a mad man to have the paint & body done by mid-spring or so...

Stay tuned in...

[72chevynoob]

Awesome progress! It is coming along really well.

[WIDESIDE72]

Cool build! Keep up the good work! I can't wait to see it finished. I have a similar rear bumper to yours from Henna Chevrolet in Austin. It was on a truck k I parted out and I haven't decided what to do with it yet. My brother has a 72 cheyenne my uncle me bought new in Houston from AJ Foyt Chevrolet. It still has the dealer bumper on it.

Its little late to the game, but I thought I would mention this since you're using a low buck approach. I have seen mention of using a Harley shift rod as an adjustable throttle rod. I have found a few stock ones on feebly from guys who upgraded but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I will be needing one for my next build which is a '70.

[70LonghornCST]

Keep up the great progress. You're doing a fantastic job!

[jmorri34]

Originally Posted by Flu-by-U

Well, I've got to get back at it...

Working like a mad man to have the paint & body done by mid-spring or so...

Stay tuned in...

Heck of a job man, lookin good keep it up. I'm still in spring, we need to get together with the trucks when your done. If you ever need anything give me a shout I'm probly only 15 minutes away I'd be glad to help!

[Low Elco]

Progress! Looks great!

[Hardesty454]

I must admit, Ive skimmed the thread a few times. I sat down with my coffee after I woke up this morning and have read the entire thread. Good job. Im a fabricator for a living (and always learning). Youre doing a fine job welding. The only thing I can say that will be helpful without actually showing you is when you patch sheet metal is to take your time. Tack everything into place. and then tack every 4 inches (in different areas of the patch) in a slow progression. let everything cool for a good while. take your air grinder (or dremel or grinder with a feathering wheel) and smooth the tacks down. take your flat hammer and planish your welds as to not let them shrink. then over lap those welds and repeat. The trick with sheet metal is to take your time. A small 8"x8" patch for me can take up to an hour to be done correctly. The corner weld you have on your door are looking good, they feather discs that have a "wrap" designed specifically for those types of welds (not sure if you are using them of have them).


Anyway just thought Id offer my advice, helpful or not.

Good luck and keep at it! Looks great.

[slowcpe]

Just went through the whole thread. Nice truck. In for the duration.

[Ozzy2013]

Looking good it takes as long as it takes .lol

[68redc10]

Looks great, one hell of a barn find!!!

[Kennuck]

Just read the whole thread, you are doing a great job. You are at the same point as me with body work, so I'm in for the ride.

[CURSED GEARS]

Enjoying your build. Keep it up.

[jmorri34]

Hey just checking in with you, wondering if there is anything new to report on your build. Keep us posted man!

[Flu-by-U]

Originally Posted by jmorri34

Hey just checking in with you, wondering if there is anything new to report on your build. Keep us posted man!

Yes, I have updates it's just a few steps forward a few back right now.

I'll update with pics and more info when I'm not staring at this little screen.
It hurts my old man eyes...

Basically, I'm in the process of learning "new" skills as most "professionals" don't seem to think my money is green enough?!?

I worked enough overtime during Christmas to have a big enough stack to pay the bill...

However...

I'm amazed at how folks want the $$ but don't wanna earn it.

I don't understand this "entitlement" generation...

As my ol' man always said...

"Boy, if you want it done right, you'd better do it yourself."

[jmorri34]

Originally Posted by Flu-by-U

Yes, I have updates it's just a few steps forward a few back right now.

I'll update with pics and more info when I'm not staring at this little screen.
It hurts my old man eyes...

Basically, I'm in the process of learning "new" skills as most "professionals" don't seem to think my money is green enough?!?

I worked enough overtime during Christmas to have a big enough stack to pay the bill...

However...

I'm amazed at how folks want the $$ but don't wanna earn it.

I don't understand this "entitlement" generation...

As my ol' man always said...

"Boy, if you want it done right, you'd better do it yourself."

Man I hear you, seems like everyone wants so much for so little these days. I finally got mine all rewired from front to rear, gotta work on getting the carpet back in, old was rough and the wrong color. Im like you a little at a time cuz my moneys not green enough either lol...... Anyway like I said, of you need a hand send me a PM an Ill be glad to give you a hand!

[mcbassin]

Very cool build! I'm glad I found it. You have taken this truck so far from when you found it in the barn. subscribed.

[Cash3481]

Im in for some motivation! So I read it all...
Love the old cooler and your approach.
The pointed humor is a great mix as to not make it too serious.
Subscribed as well. Keep up the hard work.
Mike