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mcmullinauctions · 08-19-2007, 07:16 AM

Hey,
I'm still fairly new to the site. Just thought I would post pictures of my first frame off resto project. It is a 1963 c-10 that I got free just for hauling off. It had a 3spd/454 combo but the motor was taken out. The truck was restored in the mid 80's and looks like it took a joyride through a fence and cornfield. Everything but the front clip is in great condition.
Kevin

72armyswbtruck · 08-19-2007, 07:51 AM

OK, so where are the pictures

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-19-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

OK, so where are the pictures

You mean you can't see them? I guess you have to have the special x-ray glasses...

Someone is going to put up

But I am not going too....

Stepside65 · 08-19-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

You mean you can't see them? I guess you have to have the special x-ray glasses...

Someone is going to put up

But I am not going too....

mcmullinauctions · 08-19-2007, 02:09 PM

Sorry about the pictures. Hope I did it right this time!
Kevin

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satin64 · 08-19-2007, 02:26 PM

cool!cant argue with the price.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-19-2007, 06:22 PM

Can't beat that price for sure... After you get all the paint off you will see more of the damage and if you are lucky it won't be to much.. Just noticed it is a Custom Cab.. Even better...

mcmullinauctions · 08-20-2007, 12:04 AM

Today I took off the front clip, the front windshield, doors, and stripped most of the interior. Hopefully I will have the cab completely bare and ready for blasting in a week or so. My future plans are to find a 4x4 frame (preferably stock) and drop in a cummin/allison auto combo...but I haven't measured it all just yet.
Kevin

Stepside65 · 08-20-2007, 12:12 AM

These trucks will accept just about any motor and trans combo you can think to put in them. BBC's go right into the stock mounts with clearance. Cant imagine why a cummins wouldn't fit. the trans tunnel may vary. Definitely a good start tho.

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-20-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmullinauctions

Today I took off the front clip, the front windshield, doors, and stripped most of the interior. Hopefully I will have the cab completely bare and ready for blasting in a week or so. My future plans are to find a 4x4 frame (preferably stock) and drop in a cummin/allison auto combo...but I haven't measured it all just yet.
Kevin

Cummins/Allison....that will be one wild ride for sure. Just a thought for you if you haven't already gotten the drivetrain ~ one word: (or maybe it's two) School Bus. Around here, and I assume in most states, counties auction off used school buses and they go for next to nothing. I've seen them go for anywhere from $400 to $1,500, but judging by your user name, I guess you may know a thing or two about auctions.
I keep saying "one of these days" I'm gonna take a school bus, remove the body, shorten the frame by bringing up the rear end far enough forward to emiminate two of the three driveshafts that most school buses have, and plop down a neat old 40's to 50's 2 1/2 to 5 ton truck cab. That would make a neat car hauler especially if you get one of the buses with Budd wheels, and bolt on nice Alcoa Aluminum Budds. "Yup, one of these days"

mcmullinauctions · 08-20-2007, 07:32 PM

Thanks for the idea. I already have the transmission out of a 1 ton Chevrolet bread truck but I am still looking for a good cummins that has the old style injector pump. The school bus idea is defintely worth looking into...thanks
Kevin

PrerunnerRob · 08-20-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Cummins/Allison....that will be one wild ride for sure. Just a thought for you if you haven't already gotten the drivetrain ~ one word: (or maybe it's two) School Bus. Around here, and I assume in most states, counties auction off used school buses and they go for next to nothing. I've seen them go for anywhere from $400 to $1,500, but judging by your user name, I guess you may know a thing or two about auctions.
I keep saying "one of these days" I'm gonna take a school bus, remove the body, shorten the frame by bringing up the rear end far enough forward to emiminate two of the three driveshafts that most school buses have, and plop down a neat old 40's to 50's 2 1/2 to 5 ton truck cab. That would make a neat car hauler especially if you get one of the buses with Budd wheels, and bolt on nice Alcoa Aluminum Budds. "Yup, one of these days"

Not to jack this thread, but what are "Budd" wheels? I have heard them mentioned before but am not sure what they are.

62 short step · 08-20-2007, 09:46 PM

Looks like a good start to me. A cummins? That would be cool!!!

sanford66 · 08-21-2007, 02:44 AM

Nice start! It needs a 63 grill though. Joe

60ratrod · 08-21-2007, 02:59 AM

one word, bondo. that stuff can be your worst nightmare. i don't even wanna know how much more bondo i have on my truck(shudders in fear/disgust)

L0WRIDE · 08-21-2007, 03:22 AM

cant argue with that price

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-21-2007, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Not to jack this thread, but what are "Budd" wheels? I have heard them mentioned before but am not sure what they are.

It's actually a brand-name, but it's used in the trucking industry just like everyone calls celophane tape Scotch tape. They're a solid steel wheel like what's on dually pickups. Older trucks and still a lot of school busses use the Dayton (again, the Scotch tape thing) wheels, which have a center 5 spoke hub that stays on the truck, and just the outer rim with no center comes off to mount/dismount tires. You still see them on most dump trucks for some reason. With Budds you can go chrome, aluminum, or put simulators on. But, with the Daytons you can only paint them.

fercho71 · 08-21-2007, 12:56 PM

welcome from sandiego

mcmullinauctions · 08-23-2007, 01:17 AM

Just a few new pictures...

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hewlett2002000 · 08-23-2007, 01:35 AM

lookin good, keep up the good work. the first truck i stripped down (still in the shop stripped down) i got to just about the same point as in those pictures and said "SHI*!!! WHERE DID THE REST OF IT GO?!!!!" lmao
John

mcmullinauctions · 08-29-2007, 10:48 PM

Thought I would give an update on the truck. I have the cab sandblasted and ready for repair. Today I got two free GMC hoods and grilles(both chrome) along with a 65 GMC cab and a 63 pasenger door all for free

. Everything is in near perfect condition except for the drivers floor in the cab.
Kevin

is2blu · 08-30-2007, 12:03 AM

wow, I remember seeing this same sight, seemed like a completely impossible job to finish. But 2 1/2 years later it was the best feeling to pull it out of the garage again, all new and shiny....

Wanna sell a hood?

08-19-2007, 07:16 AM	#1
mcmullinauctions McMullin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 129	Project "Workhorse" Hey, I'm still fairly new to the site. Just thought I would post pictures of my first frame off resto project. It is a 1963 c-10 that I got free just for hauling off. It had a 3spd/454 combo but the motor was taken out. The truck was restored in the mid 80's and looks like it took a joyride through a fence and cornfield. Everything but the front clip is in great condition. Kevin

08-19-2007, 07:51 AM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Project "Workhorse" OK, so where are the pictures __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

08-19-2007, 02:09 PM	#5
mcmullinauctions McMullin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 129	Project "Workhorse" Sorry about the pictures. Hope I did it right this time! Kevin

08-19-2007, 02:26 PM	#6
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	Re: Project "Workhorse" cool!cant argue with the price.

08-19-2007, 06:22 PM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Project "Workhorse" Can't beat that price for sure... After you get all the paint off you will see more of the damage and if you are lucky it won't be to much.. Just noticed it is a Custom Cab.. Even better... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-20-2007, 12:04 AM	#8
mcmullinauctions McMullin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 129	Re: Project "Workhorse" Today I took off the front clip, the front windshield, doors, and stripped most of the interior. Hopefully I will have the cab completely bare and ready for blasting in a week or so. My future plans are to find a 4x4 frame (preferably stock) and drop in a cummin/allison auto combo...but I haven't measured it all just yet. Kevin

08-20-2007, 12:12 AM	#9
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Project "Workhorse" These trucks will accept just about any motor and trans combo you can think to put in them. BBC's go right into the stock mounts with clearance. Cant imagine why a cummins wouldn't fit. the trans tunnel may vary. Definitely a good start tho. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

08-20-2007, 07:32 PM	#11
mcmullinauctions McMullin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 129	Re: Project "Workhorse" Thanks for the idea. I already have the transmission out of a 1 ton Chevrolet bread truck but I am still looking for a good cummins that has the old style injector pump. The school bus idea is defintely worth looking into...thanks Kevin

08-20-2007, 09:46 PM	#13
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Project "Workhorse" Looks like a good start to me. A cummins? That would be cool!!!

08-21-2007, 02:44 AM	#14
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Project "Workhorse" Nice start! It needs a 63 grill though. Joe

08-21-2007, 02:59 AM	#15
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: Project "Workhorse" one word, bondo. that stuff can be your worst nightmare. i don't even wanna know how much more bondo i have on my truck(shudders in fear/disgust)

08-21-2007, 03:22 AM	#16
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Project "Workhorse" cant argue with that price __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

08-21-2007, 12:56 PM	#18
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: Project "Workhorse" welcome from sandiego __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion Last edited by fercho71; 08-21-2007 at 12:57 PM.

08-23-2007, 01:17 AM	#19
mcmullinauctions McMullin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 129	Update Project "Workhorse" Just a few new pictures...

08-23-2007, 01:35 AM	#20
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Project "Workhorse" lookin good, keep up the good work. the first truck i stripped down (still in the shop stripped down) i got to just about the same point as in those pictures and said "SHI*!!! WHERE DID THE REST OF IT GO?!!!!" lmao John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.



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08-29-2007, 10:48 PM	#21
mcmullinauctions McMullin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 129	Re: Project "Workhorse" Thought I would give an update on the truck. I have the cab sandblasted and ready for repair. Today I got two free GMC hoods and grilles(both chrome) along with a 65 GMC cab and a 63 pasenger door all for free . Everything is in near perfect condition except for the drivers floor in the cab. Kevin

08-30-2007, 12:03 AM	#22
is2blu Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 106	Re: Project "Workhorse" wow, I remember seeing this same sight, seemed like a completely impossible job to finish. But 2 1/2 years later it was the best feeling to pull it out of the garage again, all new and shiny.... Wanna sell a hood? __________________ keep on truckin', gaileen

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