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96blazr · 12-06-2010, 02:15 PM

I was looking through some old articles that I’ve kept the other day and came across this one from Hot Rod.
Here’s the paragraph that I have used and remembered when it came time to find my truck and once I bought my truck I have followed this advice and it’s proven to be some of the best advice I’ve ever read and received. It’s from Terry McGean of HotRod Mag:
“So many of us tear into our cars and trucks, removing and dismantling key components, or maybe even the whole car, with the intent of making it truly killer, only to waste Valuable weeks/months/years of cruise time. Projects always take longer than you anticipated, and the bigger the project, the more inaccurate your estimate will be. Take it in steps and enjoy your hot rod whenever possible, cause that’s what they’re for.
Don’t worry about what the “In-crowd” does, find what you like and make it cool. I’m out having a good time even though my rig might not be “done” and it’s in Primer. Meanwhile, you had to go to the cruise in your Mom’s Toyota because your Full-on project is in pieces. Minimize down time-Take it in steps.”

Absolutely, my motto for my truck as been: Minimize down time-Take it in steps. Got the engine and engine bay done over the summer. Next on the list; ShowDeck from Bruce Horkey. Should have that done and installed by February. I have scheduled for the Bench seat to get reupholstered in March. And if, for some unforeseen circumstance, none of this happens or I have to put it on hold, I’ll still be able to drive and enjoy my Truck. Minimize Down time-Take it in Steps.
Follow this advice from HotRod and you'll be out cruising and having a good time.

ChevLoRay · 12-06-2010, 02:19 PM

....if you don't follow such advice, you'll end up in Paint Shop Hell. Been there, still doing that....

Jacfourteen · 12-06-2010, 02:38 PM

Words of wisdom for sure, mine has a long way to go but I can still cruise it. I'm getting ready to swap from leaves to coil, I pulled the bed yesterday to start cleaning things up but I'm not pulling the rear until I have everything to get it done. I even threw some lights on the bumper and cruised it last night bedless! Although, with out the bed you really have to watch it in the rain, I was doing 4th gear rolling burnouts at half throttle doing about 50 MPH

**leddzepp** · 12-06-2010, 02:39 PM

I live by this rule...being able to drive your project while you work on it keeps you motivated.

swamp rat · 12-07-2010, 12:04 AM

>>>Minimize down time-Take it in steps<<<

Thats my motto with the rat.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-07-2010, 12:11 AM

DING DING DING We have a winner! Definitely good advise!

Spoof · 12-07-2010, 12:55 AM

Thats a load of bull...just get in there and start pulling it all apart. If I'd listened to this silliness 10 years ago I probably never would have embarked on what is surely the worlds most drawn out, expensive rebuild ever attempted, and...oh, I get it now.

12-06-2010, 02:15 PM	#1
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	The Best advice I was looking through some old articles that I’ve kept the other day and came across this one from Hot Rod. Here’s the paragraph that I have used and remembered when it came time to find my truck and once I bought my truck I have followed this advice and it’s proven to be some of the best advice I’ve ever read and received. It’s from Terry McGean of HotRod Mag: “So many of us tear into our cars and trucks, removing and dismantling key components, or maybe even the whole car, with the intent of making it truly killer, only to waste Valuable weeks/months/years of cruise time. Projects always take longer than you anticipated, and the bigger the project, the more inaccurate your estimate will be. Take it in steps and enjoy your hot rod whenever possible, cause that’s what they’re for. Don’t worry about what the “In-crowd” does, find what you like and make it cool. I’m out having a good time even though my rig might not be “done” and it’s in Primer. Meanwhile, you had to go to the cruise in your Mom’s Toyota because your Full-on project is in pieces. Minimize down time-Take it in steps.” Absolutely, my motto for my truck as been: Minimize down time-Take it in steps. Got the engine and engine bay done over the summer. Next on the list; ShowDeck from Bruce Horkey. Should have that done and installed by February. I have scheduled for the Bench seat to get reupholstered in March. And if, for some unforeseen circumstance, none of this happens or I have to put it on hold, I’ll still be able to drive and enjoy my Truck. Minimize Down time-Take it in Steps. Follow this advice from HotRod and you'll be out cruising and having a good time. __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

12-06-2010, 02:19 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: The Best advice ....if you don't follow such advice, you'll end up in Paint Shop Hell. Been there, still doing that.... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-06-2010, 02:38 PM	#3
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: The Best advice Words of wisdom for sure, mine has a long way to go but I can still cruise it. I'm getting ready to swap from leaves to coil, I pulled the bed yesterday to start cleaning things up but I'm not pulling the rear until I have everything to get it done. I even threw some lights on the bumper and cruised it last night bedless! Although, with out the bed you really have to watch it in the rain, I was doing 4th gear rolling burnouts at half throttle doing about 50 MPH __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's Last edited by Jacfourteen; 12-06-2010 at 02:40 PM.

12-06-2010, 02:39 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: The Best advice I live by this rule...being able to drive your project while you work on it keeps you motivated. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

12-07-2010, 12:04 AM	#5
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: The Best advice >>>Minimize down time-Take it in steps<<< Thats my motto with the rat. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

12-07-2010, 12:11 AM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: The Best advice DING DING DING We have a winner! Definitely good advise! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-07-2010, 12:55 AM	#7
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: The Best advice Thats a load of bull...just get in there and start pulling it all apart. If I'd listened to this silliness 10 years ago I probably never would have embarked on what is surely the worlds most drawn out, expensive rebuild ever attempted, and...oh, I get it now. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB



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