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madcow75 · 02-28-2012, 10:21 AM

I have been working on it 1 5 months so far and the body is still of the frame. Seems to be taking forever. I figured I should have had it done by now. Time and money

1tonchevy · 02-28-2012, 10:40 AM

been working on mine for almost 2 years and its come along way but it still has a long way to go :S lol

dv8customs · 02-28-2012, 12:35 PM

I am on year 6.

**Corts60** · 02-28-2012, 12:38 PM

I like this thread. It's fun to see the variance in timeframes. Some people bought the same truck twice and some finished in 3 months while another is not finished after 15 years! I hope mine is somewhere in between those two numbers.

I bought my '78 from the original owner in sep 2010. My plan since day one was to get it looking decent and running reliably. As far as that is concerned, I think I have achieved that. Right now I am back in school after a 10 year hiatus and as soon as I get settled in my new career, it is tear down time. I really don't want more than a year to go by between tear down and finished product, but we'll see where life leads me.

swb85 · 02-28-2012, 12:43 PM

I'm on year 7, and quite a bit left to do

jitteryguy · 02-28-2012, 03:13 PM

I got my dually in the summer of '09 and work'd fairly steady on it till apr. '10.
i've only been home for three week's since, I figure by july of '12 I'll get back at it and dont ever expect to finish it.

Keith Seymore · 02-28-2012, 04:34 PM

Started on mine in May (2009) and was done in September of the same year.

Cosmetics only; mechanically it was all good.

Did it all in the driveway, too (it had never been in my garage).

Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926

K

notyo_cheez · 02-28-2012, 04:56 PM

One year in April. Going semi frame-off since I have to switch cabs. So far front clip is off, doors to old cab off, brake and throttle pedals, and visors are all that's left to pull before the old cab comes off. Hope to have a rolling frame by Memorial Day.

redsled87 · 02-29-2012, 01:51 AM

Got my '87 C10 stepside Dec 31 1996. Been working on it ever since. Started out a as 305TBI/TH375. It did have a .060 Vortec headed 350 until Oct. 2011. Now it'll be a 496/Built TH375. No more small block for this kid!!!

bigsj · 02-29-2012, 09:27 AM

Got my 86 truck last march i have done alot in a year but it looks like it could be
a three year project due to cash flow but i love it.

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-29-2012, 09:53 AM

1 year and the motor is still on the stand

thrtsxchambers · 02-29-2012, 11:30 AM

I bought my truck 5 years ago and started building it 3 1/2 yrs ago. I do minor stuff during the spring and summer so I can still drive it to shows and do major projects during the winter. Ive been traveling for work for the past year and 3 months so i only get to work on it on the weekends now.

fast75 · 03-03-2012, 06:41 AM

are you ever REALLY done with them? with me its like: DAMN, if i had one of those......

bmchevy1979 · 03-03-2012, 10:02 AM

I bought mine summer of 01/02 drove back and forth for a few years and the summer before I turned 16 I took the engine out to rebuild and it has been a work in progress ever since

ivorton74 · 03-03-2012, 01:33 PM

got mine in november 2010. didnt get it on the road until january 2011. am slowly fixing her up. stuff done so far...
new exhaust
grant steering wheel
k5 bucket seats
new(not really) rear bumper
rally wheels
installed a tach
installed new radio and speakers
new brakes,rotor and caliper..rear wheel cylinders and brake line(need shoes now)
had oil leaks fixed
hei distributor
edelbrock air cleaner
fog lights
new battery
new radiator
have a b&m hammer shifter and push button start to install now

next on the list...3/5 drop and billet grille and some headers

02-28-2012, 10:21 AM	#26
madcow75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Erie , Ontario Posts: 525	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I have been working on it 1 5 months so far and the body is still of the frame. Seems to be taking forever. I figured I should have had it done by now. Time and money

02-28-2012, 10:40 AM	#27
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: How long have you been working on yours? been working on mine for almost 2 years and its come along way but it still has a long way to go :S lol __________________ If it aint square, I don't care. 84 C35 CC Dually Project log... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414892

02-28-2012, 12:35 PM	#28
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I am on year 6.

02-28-2012, 12:38 PM	#29
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I like this thread. It's fun to see the variance in timeframes. Some people bought the same truck twice and some finished in 3 months while another is not finished after 15 years! I hope mine is somewhere in between those two numbers. I bought my '78 from the original owner in sep 2010. My plan since day one was to get it looking decent and running reliably. As far as that is concerned, I think I have achieved that. Right now I am back in school after a 10 year hiatus and as soon as I get settled in my new career, it is tear down time. I really don't want more than a year to go by between tear down and finished product, but we'll see where life leads me. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

02-28-2012, 12:43 PM	#30
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I'm on year 7, and quite a bit left to do __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

02-28-2012, 03:13 PM	#31
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I got my dually in the summer of '09 and work'd fairly steady on it till apr. '10. i've only been home for three week's since, I figure by july of '12 I'll get back at it and dont ever expect to finish it. __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

02-28-2012, 04:34 PM	#32
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: How long have you been working on yours? Started on mine in May (2009) and was done in September of the same year. Cosmetics only; mechanically it was all good. Did it all in the driveway, too (it had never been in my garage). Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

02-28-2012, 04:56 PM	#33
notyo_cheez Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: corpus christi, tx - america's fattest city Posts: 253	Re: How long have you been working on yours? One year in April. Going semi frame-off since I have to switch cabs. So far front clip is off, doors to old cab off, brake and throttle pedals, and visors are all that's left to pull before the old cab comes off. Hope to have a rolling frame by Memorial Day.

02-29-2012, 01:51 AM	#34
redsled87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lanc Co PA Posts: 226	Re: How long have you been working on yours? Got my '87 C10 stepside Dec 31 1996. Been working on it ever since. Started out a as 305TBI/TH375. It did have a .060 Vortec headed 350 until Oct. 2011. Now it'll be a 496/Built TH375. No more small block for this kid!!! __________________ 1987 R10 Pump Gas 496/TH375 Best 1/4 pass to date 60' 1.49 1/4 10.93 MPH 120

02-29-2012, 09:27 AM	#35
bigsj Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bowie Maryland Posts: 335	Re: How long have you been working on yours? Got my 86 truck last march i have done alot in a year but it looks like it could be a three year project due to cash flow but i love it.

02-29-2012, 09:53 AM	#36
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: How long have you been working on yours? 1 year and the motor is still on the stand __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

02-29-2012, 11:30 AM	#37
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I bought my truck 5 years ago and started building it 3 1/2 yrs ago. I do minor stuff during the spring and summer so I can still drive it to shows and do major projects during the winter. Ive been traveling for work for the past year and 3 months so i only get to work on it on the weekends now.

03-03-2012, 06:41 AM	#38
fast75 Go Hard or Go Home! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: quitman, tx Posts: 261	Re: How long have you been working on yours? are you ever REALLY done with them? with me its like: DAMN, if i had one of those...... __________________ 75 short wide 350, some mods, scare the piss outta ya quick. 2008 Dodge crew cab. YEAH, it's got a hemi, your ass is going to jail quick. Some day's, it's just not worth chewing through the restraints................................

03-03-2012, 10:02 AM	#39
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: How long have you been working on yours? I bought mine summer of 01/02 drove back and forth for a few years and the summer before I turned 16 I took the engine out to rebuild and it has been a work in progress ever since __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195

03-03-2012, 01:33 PM	#40
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: How long have you been working on yours? got mine in november 2010. didnt get it on the road until january 2011. am slowly fixing her up. stuff done so far... new exhaust grant steering wheel k5 bucket seats new(not really) rear bumper rally wheels installed a tach installed new radio and speakers new brakes,rotor and caliper..rear wheel cylinders and brake line(need shoes now) had oil leaks fixed hei distributor edelbrock air cleaner fog lights new battery new radiator have a b&m hammer shifter and push button start to install now next on the list...3/5 drop and billet grille and some headers



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