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brak · 03-19-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LooseScrews

My official titles are "parts labeler" and "tool hander". I get to label the zip-lock bags with the part, stick the parts in, and file them away.

that's something to be proud of, as it takes a little know how to perform those tasks.

my buddy rudy always wanted to help my friend chad and when working in the garage, but he had no clue about anything automotive, and all tools were either a dealy-Whomper, or Thingamajig, so his official title became "Jack Monkey". he was restricted to pumping the jack or the engine hoist.

LooseScrews · 03-19-2007, 04:37 PM

dealy-Whomper....gotta love it! My favorite word is Hoody-doo. Whether it be for a person, place or thing! LOL!! "Where is Hoody-doo. Where did I put that Hoody-doo. We're going to Hoody-doo, do you need anything?"

watahyahknow · 03-19-2007, 04:48 PM

me and my parents didnt realy get along whell

you have a lucky son to be able to build sumtin like that with his father .
it will make him apreciate the car and other stuff for the effort thats put intoo it .

i agree with the others : the truck has potential and is fixable

DAJ 67 · 03-19-2007, 05:19 PM

This thing came from the factory green with a 6 banger and 3 on the tree as well. It just takes time and some of that green. Lots of eyes here on the board to help in part locations and advise.

RustyParts · 03-19-2007, 05:22 PM

Right here is the place to ask questions when you get in a bind. Good luck and go for it. I wish my dad would have done something like that, but he had to feed eight kids, worked 7 days a week in the coal mines. Black lung did him in. RIP dad.

PanelDeland · 03-19-2007, 05:30 PM

Hey Loose Screws,go take an auto body course at the community college.That'll show them when you can trade your paint and body skills for any other part of the work.Also,you will get to do that part of the work while they"put parts in zip-lock bags and label them."

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-19-2007, 05:34 PM

Looks like a sweet beginning to a potentially beautiful finish

Big Block · 03-19-2007, 05:42 PM

Good family fun. And you'll know where you can find both of them.

RANDY COX · 03-19-2007, 06:37 PM

Oh,Ah Carazy,crazing for loving these old trucks,naw he's not crazy,It will be a good learning experience,hope my son feels the same way as we do.Good luck with your truck.

LooseScrews · 03-21-2007, 12:45 PM

Well...he read your posts and guess what we've been doin'?

Bed is going in the dump. Hubby is at the junkyard right now getting a better lookin' cab, so our old one may be for sale if anyone is interested. We'll remove it next week and get the frame to the sand-blaster. His main decision now is leaving the original motor or dropping in a V8. Decisions, decisions!

Pyrotechnic · 03-21-2007, 01:32 PM

A K30 SWB ? Sounds pretty rare to me. I'd probably get a better cab, and maybe do a 88-98 sportside bed if I couldn't find a nice 67-72 step or fleet bed. As long as the frame is good or could at least be worked over on a chassis machine, I would go ahead with the project.

timcos · 03-21-2007, 01:33 PM

I am 46.

My 22, 21 and 18 yo boys still talk to me a lot. We get along well.

I have no girls...Whew!!!!

DavidS · 03-21-2007, 01:38 PM

He doesn't need a therapist. He needs a LMC catalog and a increase in the credit card limit. Get yourself a six pack, drink while you sit with your hubby and look at this thing. By the time you finish the six pack, you will be on board as well.

Good Luck!

LooseScrews · 03-21-2007, 02:05 PM

Problem is I don't drink even though I prolly need to! And it looks like I'm on board. I've been in the shop with the two of them 'til 9:00 every night for the past week getting it down to where it is now. We'll be replacing all body panels with new as he won't hear of putting a newer model bed on it. Thanks guys (and gals)...I've been converted.

(Tried to talk hubby into getting rid of the Harley emblems on the floor and replace with a big ol' BowTie!

!!)

1969k10stepside · 03-21-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

A K30 SWB ? Sounds pretty rare to me. I'd probably get a better cab, and maybe do a 88-98 sportside bed if I couldn't find a nice 67-72 step or fleet bed. As long as the frame is good or could at least be worked over on a chassis machine, I would go ahead with the project.

Who said anything about a 1 ton shortbed?
Oh,and loosescrews,is your son and hubby plannin on a step or a fleet to replace the ol step?
Oh,and that truck was originally one in 1229,just so ya know if you hadnt been told

LooseScrews · 03-21-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Oh,and loosescrews,is your son and hubby plannin on a step or a fleet to replace the ol step?
Oh,and that truck was originally one in 1229,just so ya know if you hadnt been told

They are going back to a step. Since hubby owns a cabinet shop, he'll PROBABLY (I hope I hope) do the wood bed himself. Do you have any idea of forthcoming problems with a step bed? And last night it was decided to go back to the original green. The paint code was scratched on the option tag in the glove box....any ideas?

I did tell Stan (hubby) about it being one of 1229. He couldn't believe it.

Stan was saying last night the truck prolly will never see a dirt road once it's done. Son piped in with, "What if I have a girlfriend who lives on a dirt road?". Hubby told him she'd better meet him at the end of the road.

Or he can use the Wrangler.

1969k10stepside · 03-21-2007, 02:24 PM

You can take a 73-87 step bed and convert the wheel openings to the circular ones like it has now.Thats a good thing to do if you cant find an original step.Save the original as long as possible,you will need it if you do this.There was a thread on the convert,I will see if I can dig it up.You should be able to find the orignal color code pretty easy.Member MsGross has a 68 K10 with the same color,you might ask him,he might know the code of the paint.

dan42 · 03-21-2007, 02:32 PM

Lol! Can You Be Cloned? Or Talk To My Wife?

RACINJASON22 · 03-21-2007, 02:38 PM

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(Tried to talk hubby into getting rid of the Harley emblems on the floor and replace with a big ol' BowTie!

!!)

Harley's and Chevy's go together as fine as baseball, hotdogs, and apple pie.RJ22

LooseScrews · 03-21-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RACINJASON22

Harley's and Chevy's go together as fine as baseball, hotdogs, and apple pie.RJ22

Yeah, but he got rid of the Harley's a couple years ago to make room for the boats.

dan42, I can't be cloned...the world couldn't handle two of me!

1969k10stepside, Thanks for the info. I just PM'd him so maybe we can get some things in order. You've been a HUGE help!

03-19-2007, 04:37 PM	#27
LooseScrews Transplanted Dixie chick!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 330	Re: How crazy is my hubby? dealy-Whomper....gotta love it! My favorite word is Hoody-doo. Whether it be for a person, place or thing! LOL!! "Where is Hoody-doo. Where did I put that Hoody-doo. We're going to Hoody-doo, do you need anything?"

03-19-2007, 04:48 PM	#28
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: How crazy is my hubby? me and my parents didnt realy get along whell you have a lucky son to be able to build sumtin like that with his father . it will make him apreciate the car and other stuff for the effort thats put intoo it . i agree with the others : the truck has potential and is fixable __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

03-19-2007, 05:19 PM	#29
DAJ 67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mount Vernon, MO Posts: 96	Re: How crazy is my hubby? This thing came from the factory green with a 6 banger and 3 on the tree as well. It just takes time and some of that green. Lots of eyes here on the board to help in part locations and advise.

03-19-2007, 05:22 PM	#30
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: How crazy is my hubby? Right here is the place to ask questions when you get in a bind. Good luck and go for it. I wish my dad would have done something like that, but he had to feed eight kids, worked 7 days a week in the coal mines. Black lung did him in. RIP dad. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers! Last edited by RustyParts; 03-19-2007 at 05:23 PM.

03-19-2007, 05:30 PM	#31
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: How crazy is my hubby? Hey Loose Screws,go take an auto body course at the community college.That'll show them when you can trade your paint and body skills for any other part of the work.Also,you will get to do that part of the work while they"put parts in zip-lock bags and label them." __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-19-2007, 05:34 PM	#32
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: How crazy is my hubby? Looks like a sweet beginning to a potentially beautiful finish __________________ 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

03-19-2007, 05:42 PM	#33
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: How crazy is my hubby? Good family fun. And you'll know where you can find both of them.

03-19-2007, 06:37 PM	#34
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: How crazy is my hubby? Oh,Ah Carazy,crazing for loving these old trucks,naw he's not crazy,It will be a good learning experience,hope my son feels the same way as we do.Good luck with your truck. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

03-21-2007, 12:45 PM	#35
LooseScrews Transplanted Dixie chick!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 330	Re: How crazy is my hubby? Well...he read your posts and guess what we've been doin'? Bed is going in the dump. Hubby is at the junkyard right now getting a better lookin' cab, so our old one may be for sale if anyone is interested. We'll remove it next week and get the frame to the sand-blaster. His main decision now is leaving the original motor or dropping in a V8. Decisions, decisions! __________________ To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid!!

03-21-2007, 01:32 PM	#36
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: How crazy is my hubby? A K30 SWB ? Sounds pretty rare to me. I'd probably get a better cab, and maybe do a 88-98 sportside bed if I couldn't find a nice 67-72 step or fleet bed. As long as the frame is good or could at least be worked over on a chassis machine, I would go ahead with the project.

03-21-2007, 01:33 PM	#37
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: How crazy is my hubby? I am 46. My 22, 21 and 18 yo boys still talk to me a lot. We get along well. I have no girls...Whew!!!! __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

03-21-2007, 01:38 PM	#38
DavidS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12	Re: How crazy is my hubby? He doesn't need a therapist. He needs a LMC catalog and a increase in the credit card limit. Get yourself a six pack, drink while you sit with your hubby and look at this thing. By the time you finish the six pack, you will be on board as well. Good Luck! __________________ David 68 C-10 SWB 250/3 spd

03-21-2007, 02:05 PM	#39
LooseScrews Transplanted Dixie chick!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 330	Re: How crazy is my hubby? Problem is I don't drink even though I prolly need to! And it looks like I'm on board. I've been in the shop with the two of them 'til 9:00 every night for the past week getting it down to where it is now. We'll be replacing all body panels with new as he won't hear of putting a newer model bed on it. Thanks guys (and gals)...I've been converted. (Tried to talk hubby into getting rid of the Harley emblems on the floor and replace with a big ol' BowTie! !!) __________________ To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid!!

03-21-2007, 02:24 PM	#42
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: How crazy is my hubby? You can take a 73-87 step bed and convert the wheel openings to the circular ones like it has now.Thats a good thing to do if you cant find an original step.Save the original as long as possible,you will need it if you do this.There was a thread on the convert,I will see if I can dig it up.You should be able to find the orignal color code pretty easy.Member MsGross has a 68 K10 with the same color,you might ask him,he might know the code of the paint. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 03-21-2007 at 02:24 PM.

03-21-2007, 02:32 PM	#43
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: How crazy is my hubby? Lol! Can You Be Cloned? Or Talk To My Wife? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7



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