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Eyegore · 03-18-2007, 11:45 PM

Brakes!!! New master cylinder and booster finally found the problem with the brake lights staying on- the old trailer braking system, short somewhere in the after market connection, removed everything bled the system down- now I can stop.

KMK454 · 03-19-2007, 12:29 AM

Installed a Gaylords custom Fiberglass bedlid and custom bedrug... still needs some fine adjusting to get the fit perfect and the locking mechanism perfect, but 99% done for now. Also detailed the 'vette and took some other 'vette friends to crash a rustang party...

69face · 03-19-2007, 02:43 AM

1987 Shortwide, dude sell the daily driver and keep both. jk sell the truck!

1987 Shortwide · 03-19-2007, 08:48 AM

What sucks the most is that I won't be able to get 1/3 of the investment I have in it, back out.

I'm probably up around the 20K mark.

jkaylor68gmc · 03-19-2007, 09:35 AM

Worked on my '68 a little and finished molding my new gauges into my '47 International.

Began stripping my '68 down as I am going to sell the front suspension off it and swap frames and stuff.

Tink · 03-19-2007, 11:00 AM

Put front calipers and pads on the 85... still pulls the the right, so probably should replace the hoses too.

1987 Shortwide · 03-19-2007, 12:35 PM

I think I've got most of the info included... Am I crazy on my price?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=1511

KMK454 · 03-19-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1987 Shortwide

I think I've got most of the info included... Am I crazy on my price?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=1511

Maybe, maybe not. A customized project vehicle is always a hard sell mostly due to the tiny market appeal because not everyone may want what you have done to the car.

An incomplete project is an even harder sell...

I don't know the value of the parts you put into it, so I can't comment on the accuracy. If you can gamble and sit on the truck for some time, then eventually someone will show up; but if you're on a deadline to sell, prepare to feel the pain...

boatpuller · 03-19-2007, 02:13 PM

took it out and drove the wheels off it....

jr2 · 03-19-2007, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1987 Shortwide

One of the hardest decisions I've been faced with in a while

This...

Or this...

Well I gota say it would be a NO BRAINER for me!!!

Memories of you and your Pops with that car.
Those memories AND your Dad's car to share with your kids.
The memories you are gonna create by sacrificing your truck.
TALK ABOUT PRICELESS!!!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-19-2007, 08:49 PM

Keep your dads car and sell the truck even though it suxs I think it will work out for the best.

1987 Shortwide · 03-19-2007, 08:53 PM

Well, thinking this whole thing over today helped me out a little bit. I decided this... The truck started from nothing and came all this way because of what I made it. Why can't I do the exact same thing in 20 years? I know what I want out of it, I know what final product I have envisioned, that picture will never NEVER leave my head. I can build the exact same truck that I am building now, anytime. My dad's car is gone when it's gone, and I don't really want to see that happen.

Pyrotechnic · 03-20-2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1987 Shortwide

Well, thinking this whole thing over today helped me out a little bit. I decided this... The truck started from nothing and came all this way because of what I made it. Why can't I do the exact same thing in 20 years? I know what I want out of it, I know what final product I have envisioned, that picture will never NEVER leave my head. I can build the exact same truck that I am building now, anytime. My dad's car is gone when it's gone, and I don't really want to see that happen.

That would be my choice too. Thats a sweet car and while you might feel bad letting go of the truck at first I think when you sit in the drivers seat of that car you'll feel just as good as you did before.

1987 Shortwide · 03-20-2007, 05:01 PM

GOOD NEWS!

My dad and I had a talk on the phone last night about the whole situation. He told me not to sell the truck and take a huge loss. He assured me that if someone was interested enough to slap down green for the impala, he would come to me first. If I want it then he will work with me to get it. In a nutshell, he promised that the car would not go anywhere without my approval. Nothing would make me happier than to have both vehicles in 30 years, so maybe it'll be a dream come true.

With that said, the build continues!

jr2 · 03-20-2007, 05:51 PM

EXCELLENT!!! I'm happy for ya...

bigblock73 · 03-20-2007, 07:16 PM

That rocks Steven...absolutely cool!!

03-18-2007, 11:45 PM	#26
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 Brakes!!! New master cylinder and booster finally found the problem with the brake lights staying on- the old trailer braking system, short somewhere in the after market connection, removed everything bled the system down- now I can stop. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-19-2007, 12:29 AM	#27
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 Installed a Gaylords custom Fiberglass bedlid and custom bedrug... still needs some fine adjusting to get the fit perfect and the locking mechanism perfect, but 99% done for now. Also detailed the 'vette and took some other 'vette friends to crash a rustang party... __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

03-19-2007, 02:43 AM	#28
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 1987 Shortwide, dude sell the daily driver and keep both. jk sell the truck! __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

03-19-2007, 08:48 AM	#29
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 What sucks the most is that I won't be able to get 1/3 of the investment I have in it, back out. I'm probably up around the 20K mark. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

03-19-2007, 09:35 AM	#30
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 Worked on my '68 a little and finished molding my new gauges into my '47 International. Began stripping my '68 down as I am going to sell the front suspension off it and swap frames and stuff.

03-19-2007, 11:00 AM	#31
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 Put front calipers and pads on the 85... still pulls the the right, so probably should replace the hoses too. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

03-19-2007, 12:35 PM	#32
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 I think I've got most of the info included... Am I crazy on my price? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=1511 __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

03-19-2007, 02:13 PM	#34
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 took it out and drove the wheels off it.... __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-19-2007, 08:49 PM	#36
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 Keep your dads car and sell the truck even though it suxs I think it will work out for the best. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

03-19-2007, 08:53 PM	#37
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 Well, thinking this whole thing over today helped me out a little bit. I decided this... The truck started from nothing and came all this way because of what I made it. Why can't I do the exact same thing in 20 years? I know what I want out of it, I know what final product I have envisioned, that picture will never NEVER leave my head. I can build the exact same truck that I am building now, anytime. My dad's car is gone when it's gone, and I don't really want to see that happen. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

03-20-2007, 05:01 PM	#39
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 GOOD NEWS! My dad and I had a talk on the phone last night about the whole situation. He told me not to sell the truck and take a huge loss. He assured me that if someone was interested enough to slap down green for the impala, he would come to me first. If I want it then he will work with me to get it. In a nutshell, he promised that the car would not go anywhere without my approval. Nothing would make me happier than to have both vehicles in 30 years, so maybe it'll be a dream come true. With that said, the build continues! __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

03-20-2007, 05:51 PM	#40
jr2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Snohomish,Washington Posts: 226	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 EXCELLENT!!! I'm happy for ya... __________________ -John II "A Little's Good! A Lot's Better! & Too Much is Just Right!!" -1978 Chevy C10 Stepside 350/4sp/12 bolt -1967 Nova 2dr HT & a couple others...

03-20-2007, 07:16 PM	#41
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: What did you get done? Spring Break-St Patricks edition-03/18 That rocks Steven...absolutely cool!! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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