1970cst Transformation Update - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 05-23-2008, 04:32 PM

My Truck
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=251608

My bed
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267527

Well...my 70cst was picked up last Jan. 08 for its makeover. I was initially given 4-6 months for the project to be completed. My truck is having the following done: Rebuild/beef up the 402 and tranny (done), new interior, complete body and paint, install rear disc brakes, install "almost new" lwb ($1500) take off bed so this will eliminate bed/floor repair, rebuild factory ac system, install cruise, install intermittent wipers, etc...
Now after five months it looks like I am still another 3-4 months away from completion ....so some of you who are much wise than I who said it would take about a year...looks like you were right. I guess I would rather have it done right and take longer than do a rush job and regret it later.
Some of you say where is all my $$$ coming from? 1) instead of buying a new truck my $$$ is going into this truck, 2) I will be selling my 99 4x4 Toco TRD with 56,000 miles 3) I have been buying parts and saving $$$ for this since 2001.
I will never do any heavy hauling but just hauling odds and ends...yes I will only get about 10-12 mpg but I won't be driving this much plus...which would you rather drive...a new 2wd 1/2 Chevy truck or a fully reburbished 67-72 Chevy/GMC? Since you are reading this I think I know. Ok...now that I got this off my chest I feel better.

70cstjr · 05-23-2008, 05:02 PM

u got my hopes up, i thought u were gonna tell me it was done so we can take it to the show in august...oh well...WE WANT PIX

**70cst** · 05-24-2008, 03:12 AM

THX 70cstjr

caminokid · 05-24-2008, 02:28 PM

I would rather drive one of our trucks then buy a new one. Maybe I am selfish....I dont want anyone to touch my truck!

When I have done projects before....the body and paint has been done by someone else. I'm going that route this time. The waiting game kills me.

05-23-2008, 04:32 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	1970cst Transformation Update My Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=251608 My bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267527 Well...my 70cst was picked up last Jan. 08 for its makeover. I was initially given 4-6 months for the project to be completed. My truck is having the following done: Rebuild/beef up the 402 and tranny (done), new interior, complete body and paint, install rear disc brakes, install "almost new" lwb ($1500) take off bed so this will eliminate bed/floor repair, rebuild factory ac system, install cruise, install intermittent wipers, etc... Now after five months it looks like I am still another 3-4 months away from completion ....so some of you who are much wise than I who said it would take about a year...looks like you were right. I guess I would rather have it done right and take longer than do a rush job and regret it later. Some of you say where is all my $$$ coming from? 1) instead of buying a new truck my $$$ is going into this truck, 2) I will be selling my 99 4x4 Toco TRD with 56,000 miles 3) I have been buying parts and saving $$$ for this since 2001. I will never do any heavy hauling but just hauling odds and ends...yes I will only get about 10-12 mpg but I won't be driving this much plus...which would you rather drive...a new 2wd 1/2 Chevy truck or a fully reburbished 67-72 Chevy/GMC? Since you are reading this I think I know. Ok...now that I got this off my chest I feel better. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 05-23-2008 at 05:04 PM.

05-23-2008, 05:02 PM	#2
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: 1970cst Transformation Update u got my hopes up, i thought u were gonna tell me it was done so we can take it to the show in august...oh well...WE WANT PIX __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

05-24-2008, 03:12 AM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 1970cst Transformation Update THX 70cstjr __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-24-2008, 02:28 PM	#4
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: 1970cst Transformation Update I would rather drive one of our trucks then buy a new one. Maybe I am selfish....I dont want anyone to touch my truck! When I have done projects before....the body and paint has been done by someone else. I'm going that route this time. The waiting game kills me. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"



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