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tj62 · 05-25-2012, 08:14 AM

Hey all, just a reminder for those that are stuck, there is light at the end of the tunnel!
In the past 2 years, I've gone from someone who could only change oil and plugs to now setting timing, changing entire brake systems, rebuilding carbs and installing gauges! Just wanted to thank everyone here for their help! If I get stuck I usually check google, get frustrated, then come here for answers/help.

I was finally able to drive "to town" after tons of minor things from lights, brakes, trans issues, engine troubles, etc. I probably would have ditched it earlier, but being my great grandfather's truck, I wanted to invest in it.

Of course, it will never be "done", but man it felt so great to drive down the highway at 55 with the windows down and hearing that I6 purr. I'm still paranoid as hell something's going to fall off and go bouncing down the highway or the steering column will break (won't but just nervous), but the joy far outweighs the fear.

Just saying thanks for everyone's input and don't give up!

Pic was first trip to town for some dog food, maybe should have been the liquor store for celebration!

tj62 · 05-25-2012, 08:15 AM

woot!

**grumpy** · 05-25-2012, 08:19 AM

It is a great feeling.

I, too, just drove my 64 for first time last sat. Ive put 100 miles so far. Still has issues, but great feeling, I agree!

Indian113 · 05-25-2012, 08:37 AM

Congrats, I feel like I go back in time every time I drive my 64! I try to keep my truck on the road and not do anything that takes it off over 3 days at a time.

hopped up · 05-25-2012, 08:50 AM

congrats that is a great feeling! now be sure to keep it on the road to stay motivated
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Rich 5150 69 · 05-25-2012, 09:04 AM

Cool, even us old timers that have had our trucks apart a thousand times still have that feeling of anxiety on occasion.

1963c-10 · 05-25-2012, 09:25 AM

Right on...cant beat that 1st run. Plenty more to come now.

Johnny Too Bad · 05-25-2012, 03:42 PM

Congrats. tj62! I just recently got my '64 on the road as well, and I love it. I'm still a little wary about taking her too far from home, so I've just been running her to the grocery store and around the neighborhood. But with each time out, I'm getting a little more confidence in the old girl. I may even take her to the Good Guys show in a couple of weeks. It's about an hour away.

**rideblue00** · 05-25-2012, 03:57 PM

Thanks for the motovation! I need to myself in gear and get mine done!

gimmy 64 · 05-25-2012, 06:42 PM

get one of those bumper stickers that say honk if something falls off my truck. lol congrats. i still get nervous driving mine and it's been on the road 3 years. get aaa

CRGRS 66 · 05-25-2012, 06:50 PM

awesome! congrats! If I ever get another one of these trucks it will be an I6, love those engines. I had a 57 stepper when I was in high school (a few dozen years ago!), with an I6, and 3 on the tree, absolutely loved it. Had no where to keep it, had to let it go at the time.

I have replaced my intake, and re-cored my rad. Constantly watching the temp, and looking under the hood for problems! Part of the excitement don't ya think?

markeb01 · 05-25-2012, 08:58 PM

Very cool milestone you've reached, and a nice looking truck. Always like to hear about a truck with family history being kept in the family. Be sure to take lots of pictures so you can share more of your adventures.

andyspinstriping · 05-25-2012, 10:09 PM

Thats a sharp looking truck!

Narxoleptic Customs · 05-25-2012, 11:27 PM

Congrats!! That is A great feeling.
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old cruiser · 05-26-2012, 03:09 AM

very happy for you, well done

VA72C10 · 05-26-2012, 04:41 AM

congrats! It's an awesome feeling each time you get one on the road but I especially remember the first drive in my first restoration...an 80Z28...it's just more special the first time you drive one you've done the work on!

SS317 · 05-26-2012, 08:16 AM

Congrats!! I love that feeling! Keep it up!!

**ChiefRocka** · 05-26-2012, 09:25 AM

Dude, congrats man !

An awesome feeling indeed ...

Nice dog food hauler !
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Mad Rods · 05-26-2012, 09:50 AM

Congrats! I can't wait till I get that chance to get behind the wheel and drive mine once again.
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**Captainfab** · 05-27-2012, 12:00 AM

Congrats on getting your truck on the road again. Each time you complete a project on your truck, and sucessfully drive it down the road again, you will gain more confidence.

suzq044 · 05-27-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tj62

woot!

maybe that should've been "woof!" .. lol

05-25-2012, 08:14 AM	#1
tj62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 72	Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! Hey all, just a reminder for those that are stuck, there is light at the end of the tunnel! In the past 2 years, I've gone from someone who could only change oil and plugs to now setting timing, changing entire brake systems, rebuilding carbs and installing gauges! Just wanted to thank everyone here for their help! If I get stuck I usually check google, get frustrated, then come here for answers/help. I was finally able to drive "to town" after tons of minor things from lights, brakes, trans issues, engine troubles, etc. I probably would have ditched it earlier, but being my great grandfather's truck, I wanted to invest in it. Of course, it will never be "done", but man it felt so great to drive down the highway at 55 with the windows down and hearing that I6 purr. I'm still paranoid as hell something's going to fall off and go bouncing down the highway or the steering column will break (won't but just nervous), but the joy far outweighs the fear. Just saying thanks for everyone's input and don't give up! Pic was first trip to town for some dog food, maybe should have been the liquor store for celebration!

05-25-2012, 08:15 AM	#2
tj62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 72	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! woot! Attached Images

05-25-2012, 08:19 AM	#3
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! It is a great feeling. I, too, just drove my 64 for first time last sat. Ive put 100 miles so far. Still has issues, but great feeling, I agree! __________________ Tim Road Hounds

05-25-2012, 08:37 AM	#4
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! Congrats, I feel like I go back in time every time I drive my 64! I try to keep my truck on the road and not do anything that takes it off over 3 days at a time.

05-25-2012, 08:50 AM	#5
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! congrats that is a great feeling! now be sure to keep it on the road to stay motivated Posted via Mobile Device

05-25-2012, 09:04 AM	#6
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! Cool, even us old timers that have had our trucks apart a thousand times still have that feeling of anxiety on occasion. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

05-25-2012, 09:25 AM	#7
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! Right on...cant beat that 1st run. Plenty more to come now. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

05-25-2012, 03:42 PM	#8
Johnny Too Bad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 98	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! Congrats. tj62! I just recently got my '64 on the road as well, and I love it. I'm still a little wary about taking her too far from home, so I've just been running her to the grocery store and around the neighborhood. But with each time out, I'm getting a little more confidence in the old girl. I may even take her to the Good Guys show in a couple of weeks. It's about an hour away. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C10 SWB Stepside (350cid/TH400) 1978 Chevrolet C10 SWB Silverado Big 10 (454cid/TH400) -"Ah, the pressure's fierce!"

05-25-2012, 03:57 PM	#9
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,856	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! Thanks for the motovation! I need to myself in gear and get mine done!

05-25-2012, 06:42 PM	#10
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! get one of those bumper stickers that say honk if something falls off my truck. lol congrats. i still get nervous driving mine and it's been on the road 3 years. get aaa

05-25-2012, 06:50 PM	#11
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! awesome! congrats! If I ever get another one of these trucks it will be an I6, love those engines. I had a 57 stepper when I was in high school (a few dozen years ago!), with an I6, and 3 on the tree, absolutely loved it. Had no where to keep it, had to let it go at the time. I have replaced my intake, and re-cored my rad. Constantly watching the temp, and looking under the hood for problems! Part of the excitement don't ya think? __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

05-25-2012, 08:58 PM	#12
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! Very cool milestone you've reached, and a nice looking truck. Always like to hear about a truck with family history being kept in the family. Be sure to take lots of pictures so you can share more of your adventures. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-25-2012, 10:09 PM	#13
andyspinstriping Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: American Fork Utah Posts: 119	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! Thats a sharp looking truck!

05-25-2012, 11:27 PM	#14
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! Congrats!! That is A great feeling. Posted via Mobile Device

05-26-2012, 03:09 AM	#15
old cruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Camperdown Vic Australia Posts: 230	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! very happy for you, well done



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05-26-2012, 04:41 AM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! congrats! It's an awesome feeling each time you get one on the road but I especially remember the first drive in my first restoration...an 80Z28...it's just more special the first time you drive one you've done the work on! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-26-2012, 08:16 AM	#17
SS317 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruita, Colorado Posts: 222	Re: Finally drove it, feels AWESOME! Congrats!! I love that feeling! Keep it up!! __________________ 1966 Chevy C-10 350 Engine 700R4

05-26-2012, 09:25 AM	#18
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