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rchdrm · 08-02-2005, 09:56 PM

Here is a picture of the truck my son and I have begun working on. We have dechromed it and had the seats recovered. Lots left to do.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-02-2005, 09:58 PM

krue · 08-02-2005, 10:09 PM

Looks like a pretty solid start.

**N2TRUX** · 08-02-2005, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

motocrosschump · 08-03-2005, 09:09 AM

that looks like my bed

boraxman · 08-03-2005, 09:45 AM

Finned valve covers

matthufham · 08-03-2005, 10:53 AM

where;d you buy the seat cover, that's really nice. wondering if they have an all black one.

panhandler62 · 08-03-2005, 11:29 AM

I have those valve covers.. lol ... late model heads on an earlier block.

Your bed looks better than mine. The only thing I can even hope to salvage from my bed are the bedsides. The fender wells and tailgate are smashed and the bed floor looks like the sand at the beach at low tide... ~~~~~~

Welcome to the wonderfull world of "Where the heck did my money go?"

Seriously.. welcome.

rchdrm · 08-03-2005, 11:38 AM

Thanks for the kind words. I love this board, so addicting!

bagged91 · 08-03-2005, 10:14 PM

Looks like a solid start... Does your truck have the dual battery setup? I noticed that the washer bottle was on the firewall

Ya' gonna get that A/C hooked up again?

Good Luck!
Joe

*dtlilly* · 08-03-2005, 10:30 PM

Looks like a good truck to make nice. Enjoy!

86swb · 08-03-2005, 11:19 PM

Looks like you have already done the seat. Looks good. Looks like a great truck to work with. Father and Son working together on a project, priceless! Not a money pit.

SCOTI · 08-04-2005, 01:27 AM

Guys, the seat looks better in person . . .... much better

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It's a pretty solid little truck & you should have alot of fun w/your son fixing it up. Not only is this board addictive, it's also very informative & has a fair amount of knowledge too.

When are we going to drop it down?

stllookn · 08-04-2005, 02:32 AM

Great looking truck. I like the idea of doing the seat and interior first. It is the one place that you spend most of your time. Even if you are broken down by the side of the road at least you will have a nice place to sit and wait for the tow truck...LOL! I am going to do the seat on my truck next...I am tired of working on sheet metal!

rchdrm · 08-04-2005, 08:44 AM

No choice here but too fix the air conditioner. 100+ degrees in the summer makes it hard to look cool as a teenager soaked to the bone in sweat.

86swb · 08-04-2005, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rchdrm

No choice here but too fix the air conditioner. 100+ degrees in the summer makes it hard to look cool as a teenager soaked the the bone in sweat.

Not only that but his girl friend might not want to ride in a "hot" truck. 100+, I would say you need air.

edmonton72 · 08-04-2005, 04:54 PM

Just like what me and mt dad are doing. Just some advise, don't over do yourself. I am starting to regret taking my whole truck apart and my dad is seeming to lose interest and giving me heck more then help. I just hope you and your son are going to have a good time with the truck.

franko72 · 08-06-2005, 01:57 PM

Good project.set some goals and enjoy working together on it.

08-02-2005, 09:56 PM	#1
rchdrm The start of the $ pit! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: garland, Tx Posts: 153	The start of the money pit! Here is a picture of the truck my son and I have begun working on. We have dechromed it and had the seats recovered. Lots left to do. Attached Images

08-02-2005, 09:58 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,478	__________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-02-2005, 10:09 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looks like a pretty solid start. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-03-2005, 09:09 AM	#5
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	that looks like my bed __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

08-03-2005, 09:45 AM	#6
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Finned valve covers __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

08-03-2005, 10:53 AM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	where;d you buy the seat cover, that's really nice. wondering if they have an all black one.

08-03-2005, 11:29 AM	#8
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	I have those valve covers.. lol ... late model heads on an earlier block. Your bed looks better than mine. The only thing I can even hope to salvage from my bed are the bedsides. The fender wells and tailgate are smashed and the bed floor looks like the sand at the beach at low tide... ~~~~~~ Welcome to the wonderfull world of "Where the heck did my money go?" Seriously.. welcome. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

08-03-2005, 11:38 AM	#9
rchdrm The start of the $ pit! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: garland, Tx Posts: 153	Pm sent to matthufham Thanks for the kind words. I love this board, so addicting!

08-03-2005, 10:14 PM	#10
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Looks like a solid start... Does your truck have the dual battery setup? I noticed that the washer bottle was on the firewall Ya' gonna get that A/C hooked up again? Good Luck! Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

08-03-2005, 10:30 PM	#11
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Looks like a good truck to make nice. Enjoy!

08-03-2005, 11:19 PM	#12
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Looks like you have already done the seat. Looks good. Looks like a great truck to work with. Father and Son working together on a project, priceless! Not a money pit. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 08-03-2005 at 11:21 PM.

08-04-2005, 01:27 AM	#13
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,984	Guys, the seat looks better in person . . .... much better . It's a pretty solid little truck & you should have alot of fun w/your son fixing it up. Not only is this board addictive, it's also very informative & has a fair amount of knowledge too. When are we going to drop it down? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-04-2005, 02:32 AM	#14
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Great looking truck. I like the idea of doing the seat and interior first. It is the one place that you spend most of your time. Even if you are broken down by the side of the road at least you will have a nice place to sit and wait for the tow truck...LOL! I am going to do the seat on my truck next...I am tired of working on sheet metal! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

08-04-2005, 08:44 AM	#15
rchdrm The start of the $ pit! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: garland, Tx Posts: 153	LIving in Texas No choice here but too fix the air conditioner. 100+ degrees in the summer makes it hard to look cool as a teenager soaked to the bone in sweat. Last edited by rchdrm; 08-04-2005 at 11:44 AM.

08-04-2005, 04:54 PM	#17
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Just like what me and mt dad are doing. Just some advise, don't over do yourself. I am starting to regret taking my whole truck apart and my dad is seeming to lose interest and giving me heck more then help. I just hope you and your son are going to have a good time with the truck. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.



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08-06-2005, 01:57 PM	#18
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	Good project.set some goals and enjoy working together on it. __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

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