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powell72 · 08-21-2007, 01:21 AM

Why does it need to be finished right away? You've got the space to keep it, it's not eating any hay. Plus it's a very respectable looking truck to bomb around when you feel like it.

Ron · 08-24-2007, 04:40 PM

Thank's for the responses and encourgament. I have 3 projects at this time, the 69 SWB, my offroad 97 Ranger and my 76 International "Terra". I decided to sell the Terra as I just finished it. With the 8-9K I get from it I can afford to get the wheels and a nice paint job for the 69. I'll than put it in the corner of the shop and just drive it to car shows. Fact is I got way too much time and money in it to let it go now. One less rig around here it will also free up some much needed space. So, bottom line, I'm keeping it!

Let me use this oppertunity to show off my last project. Thanks again.

**Boog** · 08-24-2007, 07:52 PM

Hey Ron. I'm not a fan of Scouts but that rig's super nice. You're keeping the 69, good deal.

Brad · 08-24-2007, 08:03 PM

Ron, that IH is sweeeeeeeet! Glad to see you back here- I was wondering where you went. Oh I wish I could afford that!

mtndewmaniac66 · 08-24-2007, 08:23 PM

Hey, that is one clean Binder! It is a rare occasion to see one in excellent shape! You did some good work on it.

Ron · 08-24-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mtndewmaniac66

Hey, that is one clean Binder! It is a rare occasion to see one in excellent shape! You did some good work on it.

Most Binders have been beat to death. "Terras" are considered to be one of the rarest. I had to replace much sheetmetal on this one even though it was one of the best I could find. Aftermarket support is grim. Bottom line, had I invested the same amount of time and money on the 69 C-10 my investment would be worth 20K instead of the 8k the Terra is worth. Internationals never really caught on with collectors and nice ones go for little.

Ron · 05-15-2008, 05:52 PM

The Terra just sold on Ebay. I now have 8K to finish the C-10. It has been sitting in the shop on studded snow tires for 6 years now so the first thing I'm getting is new tires and wheels. I want to go with 17's but the offset has not been decided yet.

PipsC10 · 05-15-2008, 06:16 PM

glad to hear you kept it, look forward to seeing more updates.

greasy68 · 05-15-2008, 07:03 PM

glad to see you make the call to keep her. You will not regret it.

67_C-30 · 05-15-2008, 08:33 PM

Great news. No offense to the Scout or the Ranger, but I wouldn't trade a stack of them for a '69 C-10 as nice as your's can be with the funds from selling them.

Sinister · 05-15-2008, 09:16 PM

Good choice, congrats.

**nightmare** · 05-15-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

I've had this truck for 20 years. Over the years I had the Drop Shop in Portland shorten the frame. I found a cherry bed for it but never got t painted. I installed a crate 285 HP motor with a new factory 700R4. I dropped it with Early classis spindles. I converted it to 5 luge axles with front disc. I did all the hard work. It still needs wheels ans paint. Truck has no rust and has always been garaged since new.

The last few years I got involved in off roading. The C-10 took a back seat. I washed the dust off of it today and took it for a drive. It drives like a dream. I just don't have the time to finisher her. What to do?

Why not combine the best of both worlds. Put a trailer hitch on there, and use it as a tow rig for your off road vehicles. That way you can still drive it, and be able to get to your locations in style.

Charlesdur · 05-16-2008, 04:57 PM

since you have the extra cash, make sure that you post pics of the new rims and tires, paint and so on. Great move keeping it!

TravRMK · 05-16-2008, 05:29 PM

Good choice on keeping the truck!

72BlckButy · 05-16-2008, 09:41 PM

Glad to hear that you will be keeping the C/10, be sure to keep us posted in it's progress.

70rs/ss · 05-16-2008, 09:55 PM

As nice as the paint is on the bed, I'd bet a you could pull it off, scuff and paint to match the cab would be fairly reasonable ($$$ wise) and then she is one color and nice!! Congrats on the sale, as others here I'd like to have one that nice.

luvmtrks4366 · 05-17-2008, 01:52 AM

Whew, that was close. You know you would have regretted letting her go. You don't look like you have far to go with her, I'm glad your keeping her.

**68 Stepside** · 05-17-2008, 03:27 AM

Saw that Terra on ebay, one sweet ride. Not as sweet as a rust free 69 C10 though!

Ron · 06-07-2008, 03:01 PM

Maybe I should start another build thread. Anyway, I'm making progress on the '69. I'm working on getting the stance correct. I just put on 275/60R17 Toyo ST's on 9.5 wide Torque Thrust for the rear and 255/60R17 Toyo ST's on 8.0 wide Torque Thrust for the front. I agonized for months on this decision and I'm really happy with the outcome. I even bought a new car cover for it .

The next few things will be a new serpentine accessory drive, Vintage air, fuel injection, tach dash, seats, steering wheel, hard bed cover and a paint job. I want a $25,000 truck when I'm done.

thirdstreettito · 06-07-2008, 03:30 PM

Dont paint it. I have never seen good paint like that - front one color - bed other color - both glossed. I love it!

ed2552 · 06-07-2008, 03:42 PM

Just paint the cab that silver and you will be golden, LOL! Sounds like you have some work ahead, but it will be worth it. I love the rim and tire choice

72LoBurb · 06-08-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ed2552

Just paint the cab that silver and you will be golden, LOL! Sounds like you have some work ahead, but it will be worth it. I love the rim and tire choice

That would be the wrong way to go...paint the box to match the cab! Keep the retro colors alive.

*DISCLAIMER* I may be biased, due to owning a medium olive Suburban.

chrislehr · 06-08-2008, 01:17 PM

Why would you sell it, when you could just GIVE it to me

Ron · 06-08-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chrislehr

Why would you sell it, when you could just GIVE it to me

Let me finish it first. What color do you want it?

sjarrett71 · 06-08-2008, 02:52 PM

This could be a new craze in 2 tone paint jobs!!

Also, you said you wanted it to be a $25,000 truck? Don't you have that in it by now? It looks awesome!

08-21-2007, 01:21 AM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Why does it need to be finished right away? You've got the space to keep it, it's not eating any hay. Plus it's a very respectable looking truck to bomb around when you feel like it. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-24-2007, 04:40 PM	#2
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Thank's for the responses and encourgament. I have 3 projects at this time, the 69 SWB, my offroad 97 Ranger and my 76 International "Terra". I decided to sell the Terra as I just finished it. With the 8-9K I get from it I can afford to get the wheels and a nice paint job for the 69. I'll than put it in the corner of the shop and just drive it to car shows. Fact is I got way too much time and money in it to let it go now. One less rig around here it will also free up some much needed space. So, bottom line, I'm keeping it! Let me use this oppertunity to show off my last project. Thanks again. __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

08-24-2007, 07:52 PM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,146	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Hey Ron. I'm not a fan of Scouts but that rig's super nice. You're keeping the 69, good deal. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-24-2007, 08:03 PM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Ron, that IH is sweeeeeeeet! Glad to see you back here- I was wondering where you went. Oh I wish I could afford that! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

08-24-2007, 08:23 PM	#5
mtndewmaniac66 Do the Dew! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vernal, Utah Posts: 191	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Hey, that is one clean Binder! It is a rare occasion to see one in excellent shape! You did some good work on it.

05-15-2008, 05:52 PM	#7
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB The Terra just sold on Ebay. I now have 8K to finish the C-10. It has been sitting in the shop on studded snow tires for 6 years now so the first thing I'm getting is new tires and wheels. I want to go with 17's but the offset has not been decided yet. __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

05-15-2008, 06:16 PM	#8
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB glad to hear you kept it, look forward to seeing more updates. __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

05-15-2008, 07:03 PM	#9
greasy68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 202	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB glad to see you make the call to keep her. You will not regret it. __________________ Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi)

05-15-2008, 08:33 PM	#10
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Great news. No offense to the Scout or the Ranger, but I wouldn't trade a stack of them for a '69 C-10 as nice as your's can be with the funds from selling them. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

05-15-2008, 09:16 PM	#11
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Good choice, congrats. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

05-16-2008, 04:57 PM	#13
Charlesdur Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 62	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB since you have the extra cash, make sure that you post pics of the new rims and tires, paint and so on. Great move keeping it! __________________ Charles 1971 3/4 ton 454 cu.in. 4 speed manual 1966 Thunderbird 390 cu.in. Airride Roadster

05-16-2008, 05:29 PM	#14
TravRMK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pocatello, ID Posts: 36	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Good choice on keeping the truck!

05-16-2008, 09:41 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Glad to hear that you will be keeping the C/10, be sure to keep us posted in it's progress. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-16-2008, 09:55 PM	#16
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB As nice as the paint is on the bed, I'd bet a you could pull it off, scuff and paint to match the cab would be fairly reasonable ($$$ wise) and then she is one color and nice!! Congrats on the sale, as others here I'd like to have one that nice.

05-17-2008, 01:52 AM	#17
luvmtrks4366 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Beaverton, OR. Posts: 37	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Whew, that was close. You know you would have regretted letting her go. You don't look like you have far to go with her, I'm glad your keeping her.



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05-17-2008, 03:27 AM	#18
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Saw that Terra on ebay, one sweet ride. Not as sweet as a rust free 69 C10 though! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

06-07-2008, 03:01 PM	#19
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Maybe I should start another build thread. Anyway, I'm making progress on the '69. I'm working on getting the stance correct. I just put on 275/60R17 Toyo ST's on 9.5 wide Torque Thrust for the rear and 255/60R17 Toyo ST's on 8.0 wide Torque Thrust for the front. I agonized for months on this decision and I'm really happy with the outcome. I even bought a new car cover for it . The next few things will be a new serpentine accessory drive, Vintage air, fuel injection, tach dash, seats, steering wheel, hard bed cover and a paint job. I want a $25,000 truck when I'm done. __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

06-07-2008, 03:30 PM	#20
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Dont paint it. I have never seen good paint like that - front one color - bed other color - both glossed. I love it! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

06-07-2008, 03:42 PM	#21
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Just paint the cab that silver and you will be golden, LOL! Sounds like you have some work ahead, but it will be worth it. I love the rim and tire choice __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

06-08-2008, 01:17 PM	#23
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB Why would you sell it, when you could just GIVE it to me

06-08-2008, 02:52 PM	#25
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Lost interest in my 69 SWB This could be a new craze in 2 tone paint jobs!! Also, you said you wanted it to be a $25,000 truck? Don't you have that in it by now? It looks awesome! __________________ -Scott-

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