'69 Panel or '70 SWB truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

saxmo · 11-23-2004, 02:28 PM

Hey guys have a dilemma here. Started to restore a 1970 C10 SWB then got a good deal on a 1969 C10 Panel. I have to back-burner one while I restore the other (not enuff $$$ to go around). Which one do you think I should do first? BTW I just pulled body off of the 1970 frame... haven't sand-blasted, or modified yet.

Deuce · 11-23-2004, 02:34 PM

My vote is "Giver" on the truck.

saxmo · 11-23-2004, 03:19 PM

"giver"?????

2low72 · 11-23-2004, 03:33 PM

if you decide to do the truck are you going to sell the panel? if so how much?

saxmo · 11-23-2004, 03:51 PM

panel won't be for sale. Just on the back burner, if I go with truck.

2low72 · 11-23-2004, 04:05 PM

doesn't hurt to ask..Thanks

saxmo · 11-23-2004, 04:08 PM

no prob. good luck with your search.

rockguy · 11-23-2004, 04:43 PM

Make an extended cab p/u using the panel and put the stepside box on the back / Ive seen this done and it looks killer

**John Fabris** · 11-23-2004, 05:12 PM

Continue with the truck. When that is finished, then you can play on the panel.

For me, I am still working on a 67 short fleet, my first truck. During this project, I have picked up three more trucks that were good deals and they each will get their turn at being redone. It is hard not to start working on the others but I made it as goal not to touch those trucks until the first one is done. Besides, the knowledge that I am gaining from the first truck is going to help me do thing faster and easier on the next truck.
The other trucks are a 71 Chevy blazer 2 wheel drive (has 67 front clip), a 67 Chevy 3/4 4x4 Suburban, and just took possession of a 67 Chevy one ton tow truck. As far as which is next to restore, I don't know yet. The tow truck and Burb are drivers, the blazer is not.

Have Fun either way!!!

lukecp · 11-23-2004, 05:17 PM

Finish what you started and build the truck, then move on to the panel

Brainchild · 11-23-2004, 07:23 PM

I have always loved panels,mostly the 55-57 Sedan Deliveries,but the panels are awesome.I would do the panel.There aren't near as many of them,and they are just too cool IMO.

saxmo · 11-23-2004, 08:24 PM

I am leaning that way, if the info on this site is correct, there were only 5420 of the '69 panels produced.... that is pretty low IMO. i had no idea of this, I just knew (when I bought it) that I had not seen ANY on the road here in Texas. I bought it for $899. Had to go to Delaware to get it. Already has small-block in it. Goodwrench motor. Doors are good. I guess I should post pix, so everyone can see it before and after.

The truck is gonna be for my step-son to drive (if he earns it by then), and he is 12, so I have 4 years to get around to it.

Longhorn Man · 11-23-2004, 08:24 PM

Here is a good comprimise...
Take a short break from the pick up. Thrash on the panel a couple months, make it safe and dependable. Toss a stereo in it and maybe some swap meet rims with new BFG tires and a glass pack for the death tone.(I'm asuming it is an inline)
Now drive this sucker untill the wheels fall off. You'd be amazed at how much fun a beater can be. Take it to swap meets and haul your new parts in it, not being aft\raid to haul nasty junk yard parts...look at it as a tool FOR your restoration...not something to hinder the restoration.

saxmo · 11-23-2004, 11:39 PM

Good IDEA!

BTW. this panel has a goodwrench V8 in it. good idea though. Then when through using it for beater, can resto. it. Maybe get some extra doors... reverse 'em (passenger to driver side and vice versa) place them behind the front doors (suicided of course) and make a supercrew out of the panel... whatcha think?

pritch · 11-23-2004, 11:39 PM

Now drive this sucker untill the wheels fall off. You'd be amazed at how much fun a beater can be. Take it to swap meets and haul your new parts in it, not being aft\raid to haul nasty junk yard parts...look at it as a tool FOR your restoration...not something to hinder the restoration.[/QUOTE]

Blastphemy! The old girl has earned a nice, long rest-oration. Finish the truck, do the Panel next and think very carefully about the decision to turn a 16 YO loose in a vehicle with a blind-spot the size of Texas!

I think that blind spot is what has done in most of the Panels

saxmo · 11-23-2004, 11:46 PM

Good point,

But the deal I have worked out with him is he gets my 97 F150 to drive (6 cylinder with airbags) if he helps me restore the '70 truck. And he'll never drive the panel whilst I'm paying attention.. We live in country.. too many trees, deer, tall opossums, etc. to run into.

Brainchild · 11-24-2004, 12:15 AM

What you do with it depends on how much you like Panels I guess.Of course having several projects going at one time isn't bad either

View Poll Results: Should I start on '69 panel, or continue with '70 SWB truck restore?
Continue with the 1970 C-10 Pickup!	16	55.17%
Ditch the truck and start the '69 Panel first!	13	44.83%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

11-23-2004, 02:28 PM	#1
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	'69 Panel or '70 SWB truck? Hey guys have a dilemma here. Started to restore a 1970 C10 SWB then got a good deal on a 1969 C10 Panel. I have to back-burner one while I restore the other (not enuff $$$ to go around). Which one do you think I should do first? BTW I just pulled body off of the 1970 frame... haven't sand-blasted, or modified yet. __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)

11-23-2004, 02:34 PM	#2
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	My vote is "Giver" on the truck. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

11-23-2004, 03:19 PM	#3
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	"giver"????? __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)

11-23-2004, 03:33 PM	#4
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	if you decide to do the truck are you going to sell the panel? if so how much? __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

11-23-2004, 03:51 PM	#5
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	panel won't be for sale. Just on the back burner, if I go with truck. __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)

11-23-2004, 04:05 PM	#6
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	doesn't hurt to ask..Thanks __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

11-23-2004, 04:08 PM	#7
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	no prob. good luck with your search. __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)

11-23-2004, 04:43 PM	#8
rockguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crystal Beach Florida Posts: 76	Make an extended cab p/u using the panel and put the stepside box on the back / Ive seen this done and it looks killer __________________ 69 c-30 dually flat bed & dump ( best truck ive owned 87 chevy dually 97 1500 classic 89 wellcraft

11-23-2004, 05:12 PM	#9
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Continue with the truck. When that is finished, then you can play on the panel. For me, I am still working on a 67 short fleet, my first truck. During this project, I have picked up three more trucks that were good deals and they each will get their turn at being redone. It is hard not to start working on the others but I made it as goal not to touch those trucks until the first one is done. Besides, the knowledge that I am gaining from the first truck is going to help me do thing faster and easier on the next truck. The other trucks are a 71 Chevy blazer 2 wheel drive (has 67 front clip), a 67 Chevy 3/4 4x4 Suburban, and just took possession of a 67 Chevy one ton tow truck. As far as which is next to restore, I don't know yet. The tow truck and Burb are drivers, the blazer is not. Have Fun either way!!! __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

11-23-2004, 05:17 PM	#10
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Finish what you started and build the truck, then move on to the panel __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-23-2004, 07:23 PM	#11
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I have always loved panels,mostly the 55-57 Sedan Deliveries,but the panels are awesome.I would do the panel.There aren't near as many of them,and they are just too cool IMO. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

11-23-2004, 08:24 PM	#12
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	I am leaning that way, if the info on this site is correct, there were only 5420 of the '69 panels produced.... that is pretty low IMO. i had no idea of this, I just knew (when I bought it) that I had not seen ANY on the road here in Texas. I bought it for $899. Had to go to Delaware to get it. Already has small-block in it. Goodwrench motor. Doors are good. I guess I should post pix, so everyone can see it before and after. The truck is gonna be for my step-son to drive (if he earns it by then), and he is 12, so I have 4 years to get around to it. __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)

11-23-2004, 08:24 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Here is a good comprimise... Take a short break from the pick up. Thrash on the panel a couple months, make it safe and dependable. Toss a stereo in it and maybe some swap meet rims with new BFG tires and a glass pack for the death tone.(I'm asuming it is an inline) Now drive this sucker untill the wheels fall off. You'd be amazed at how much fun a beater can be. Take it to swap meets and haul your new parts in it, not being aft\raid to haul nasty junk yard parts...look at it as a tool FOR your restoration...not something to hinder the restoration.

11-23-2004, 11:39 PM	#14
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	Good IDEA! BTW. this panel has a goodwrench V8 in it. good idea though. Then when through using it for beater, can resto. it. Maybe get some extra doors... reverse 'em (passenger to driver side and vice versa) place them behind the front doors (suicided of course) and make a supercrew out of the panel... whatcha think? __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)



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11-23-2004, 11:39 PM	#15
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Now drive this sucker untill the wheels fall off. You'd be amazed at how much fun a beater can be. Take it to swap meets and haul your new parts in it, not being aft\raid to haul nasty junk yard parts...look at it as a tool FOR your restoration...not something to hinder the restoration.[/QUOTE] Blastphemy! The old girl has earned a nice, long rest-oration. Finish the truck, do the Panel next and think very carefully about the decision to turn a 16 YO loose in a vehicle with a blind-spot the size of Texas! I think that blind spot is what has done in most of the Panels __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

11-23-2004, 11:46 PM	#16
saxmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Texas Posts: 298	Good point, But the deal I have worked out with him is he gets my 97 F150 to drive (6 cylinder with airbags) if he helps me restore the '70 truck. And he'll never drive the panel whilst I'm paying attention.. We live in country.. too many trees, deer, tall opossums, etc. to run into. __________________ 2004 Corvette Coupe Black LS1 (daily driver) 1973 Ford Bronco (resto/mod @ 95%) 1991 GMC sportside Pickup Truck, 468c.i.d. ('nuff said) 1997 Ford F150 4.2L 500k+ miles (trash hauler) 2011 Nissan Juke (wife's daily driver) 1943 Ford GPW WWII jeep (waiting its' turn)

11-24-2004, 12:15 AM	#17
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	What you do with it depends on how much you like Panels I guess.Of course having several projects going at one time isn't bad either __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

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