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1BadSS · 11-22-2010, 01:02 AM

The 79 K10 I have, i'm running out of motivation to work on it quickly. Just because it isn't worth it to me. It's just a longbox 4x4. Not a SWB 4x4 or 2wd. I've already cut out the floor sections, rockers, cab corners. I just can't justify the work into the truck considering it wont be worth much more than the sheet metal I put into it.

The only real thing it has going for it right now is, it has a solid running 350 in it. That's it. If it was a 67-72 lwb 4x4 i'd be all over fixing it. Sure, the truck is well optioned. But it needs everything sheet metal wise. Including a whole bed. I love the 73-79 style.

I'm just not sure if I should trudge forth and finish the bodywork on the truck. It also needs brand new brake lines.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 11-22-2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BadSS

The 79 K10 I have, i'm running out of motivation to work on it quickly. Just because it isn't worth it to me. It's just a longbox 4x4. Not a SWB 4x4 or 2wd. I've already cut out the floor sections, rockers, cab corners. I just can't justify the work into the truck considering it wont be worth much more than the sheet metal I put into it.

The only real thing it has going for it right now is, it has a solid running 350 in it. That's it. If it was a 67-72 lwb 4x4 i'd be all over fixing it. Sure, the truck is well optioned. But it needs everything sheet metal wise. Including a whole bed. I love the 73-79 style.

I'm just not sure if I should trudge forth and finish the bodywork on the truck. It also needs brand new brake lines.

Seems like a lot of rust just on the driver side....can't see the passenger side though...from what I see it looks like a lot of work....if you have the time go for it....I probably wouldn't sell it so I could just have something to do over free time.....but there are defiantly other things to do though....

TheWhiteElephant · 11-22-2010, 01:16 AM

One of the things I've come to learn in my 38 years of life regarding automotive projects in your life is that something ALWAYS has to give. Time to spend with your spouse, children, work, and money of course is ALWAYS compromised when you work on an automobile. As much as I love cars/trucks, I would much rather spend time with my wife and kids. I'm done with big projects for the time being, anyway.

A project like the one you have on your hands is HUGE. Not necessarily intrusive if you are single, but a lot of work and $$ nonetheless. All that being said, I'd probably just sell it as is, unless you have the time and space to part it out.

1BadSS · 11-22-2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWhiteElephant

One of the things I've come to learn in my 38 years of life regarding automotive projects in your life is that something ALWAYS has to give. Time to spend with your spouse, children, work, and money of course is ALWAYS compromised when you work on an automobile. As much as I love cars/trucks, I would much rather spend time with my wife and kids. I'm done with big projects for the time being, anyway.

A project like the one you have on your hands is HUGE. Not necessarily intrusive if you are single, but a lot of work and $$ nonetheless. All that being said, I'd probably just sell it as is, unless you have the time and space to part it out.

The deal is, I work for an restoration company. So I've already purchased fenders, rockers, cab corners, floor patches, floor braces, lower cowl patches. Spent $850 on a pair of NOS doors, another $425 in a bed floor. I think i'm just going to forget about the truck for a week or two and rehash things.

thepenguin99 · 11-22-2010, 01:29 AM

I don't know the situation on rust in kansas but I have scrapped quite a few trucks with less rust than that. If it were me I would scrap the cab/bed and keep the running gear for a future truck.

TheWhiteElephant · 11-22-2010, 01:31 AM

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TheWhiteElephant · 11-22-2010, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BadSS

The deal is, I work for an restoration company. So I've already purchased fenders, rockers, cab corners, floor patches, floor braces, lower cowl patches. Spent $850 on a pair of NOS doors, another $425 in a bed floor. I think i'm just going to forget about the truck for a week or two and rehash things.

ah, I hear you. I've thought about quitting many times in the middle of projects but stepping back always clears the mind. A break should do you good.

I hope it all works out, it sounds like you had some good plans for it, and putting another one of these 4X4 longbeds out on the road is always a good thing.

babyJay · 11-22-2010, 11:11 AM

I've also scrapped trucks with about the same or less rust than yours has. If those are the original metal headlight bezels, keep those, send them off for rechrome, b/c you can only buy plastic ones these days, and as stated keep what you can of it. Maybe just get a donor cab and bed?

Walts_restoration · 11-25-2010, 09:36 PM

Noticed the screen name and nice to see your still around. Looks similar to my 78 3/4 ton 4x4 i got for winter duty. Still need to throw dads 235/85/r16s on it and do the front brakes and hoses and shocks, and she needs a cam, but running and driving for 460 bucks. I dont plan to do any body work on mine though man, i say keep it.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-25-2010, 11:34 PM

ive started with less

lilpoindexter · 11-26-2010, 12:04 AM

part

80stepsideguy · 11-26-2010, 01:15 AM

Put it in the garage and take your time.No need to give up that easy and you`ll save another 1 from being a memory.If not sell it all as a package deal.

thanks
pat

69subaru360 · 11-26-2010, 05:43 PM

Honestly I wouldn't bother. I junked my last Suburban for rust that wasn't even as bad as your truck.

11-22-2010, 01:02 AM	#1
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Part / Junk it? The 79 K10 I have, i'm running out of motivation to work on it quickly. Just because it isn't worth it to me. It's just a longbox 4x4. Not a SWB 4x4 or 2wd. I've already cut out the floor sections, rockers, cab corners. I just can't justify the work into the truck considering it wont be worth much more than the sheet metal I put into it. The only real thing it has going for it right now is, it has a solid running 350 in it. That's it. If it was a 67-72 lwb 4x4 i'd be all over fixing it. Sure, the truck is well optioned. But it needs everything sheet metal wise. Including a whole bed. I love the 73-79 style. I'm just not sure if I should trudge forth and finish the bodywork on the truck. It also needs brand new brake lines. __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

11-22-2010, 01:16 AM	#3
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: Part / Junk it? One of the things I've come to learn in my 38 years of life regarding automotive projects in your life is that something ALWAYS has to give. Time to spend with your spouse, children, work, and money of course is ALWAYS compromised when you work on an automobile. As much as I love cars/trucks, I would much rather spend time with my wife and kids. I'm done with big projects for the time being, anyway. A project like the one you have on your hands is HUGE. Not necessarily intrusive if you are single, but a lot of work and $$ nonetheless. All that being said, I'd probably just sell it as is, unless you have the time and space to part it out. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

11-22-2010, 01:29 AM	#5
thepenguin99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Millington TN Posts: 435	Re: Part / Junk it? I don't know the situation on rust in kansas but I have scrapped quite a few trucks with less rust than that. If it were me I would scrap the cab/bed and keep the running gear for a future truck.

11-22-2010, 01:31 AM	#6
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: Part / Junk it? ... __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367 Last edited by TheWhiteElephant; 11-22-2010 at 01:33 AM.

11-22-2010, 11:11 AM	#8
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Part / Junk it? I've also scrapped trucks with about the same or less rust than yours has. If those are the original metal headlight bezels, keep those, send them off for rechrome, b/c you can only buy plastic ones these days, and as stated keep what you can of it. Maybe just get a donor cab and bed? __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

11-25-2010, 09:36 PM	#9
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Part / Junk it? Noticed the screen name and nice to see your still around. Looks similar to my 78 3/4 ton 4x4 i got for winter duty. Still need to throw dads 235/85/r16s on it and do the front brakes and hoses and shocks, and she needs a cam, but running and driving for 460 bucks. I dont plan to do any body work on mine though man, i say keep it. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

11-25-2010, 11:34 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	Re: Part / Junk it? ive started with less __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-26-2010, 12:04 AM	#11
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,136	Re: Part / Junk it? part

11-26-2010, 01:15 AM	#12
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: Part / Junk it? Put it in the garage and take your time.No need to give up that easy and you`ll save another 1 from being a memory.If not sell it all as a package deal. thanks pat __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).

11-26-2010, 05:43 PM	#13
69subaru360 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fleetwood PA Posts: 38	Re: Part / Junk it? Honestly I wouldn't bother. I junked my last Suburban for rust that wasn't even as bad as your truck.



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