1970 swb c-10

[jmking9]

Originally Posted by ~Whitey~

you are giving me sooooo much inspiration! Your truck looks fantastic. Hope to get to take a cruise with you someday....

Thanks man! We will definatly have to do that when we get done. I'm really shooting for July 4th as my target day. Its all going to depend on how long it takes me to wire it. Im thinking that its going to take a long time, but who knows. Do you have any time frame in mind on when you're wanting to be done? If you ever need a hand, let me know. It could be an excuse for me to go to Bass Pro also

[cericd]

What brand is your rear bumper? It looks nice and straight. Seems like a lot of the repro bumpers I see here on the forum have a slight bow to them.

[jmking9]

Originally Posted by cericd

What brand is your rear bumper? It looks nice and straight. Seems like a lot of the repro bumpers I see here on the forum have a slight bow to them.

I have noticed that also. This is the "premium" bumper from LMC. I don't remember the brand or if the box even said.

[jmking9]

Progress has been slowed by life throwing a few things at me all at once like it has a tendency to do from time to time. But I managed to make some minor progress anyway. I got the back window in, new door latches and window regulators, Side windows, and wing windows in with all new rubber that I got from GMC Pauls. (Very nice quality parts btw) I cant believe how much difference it makes having all new rubber and window regulators. The windows have zero rattle, and roll up and down like new. I also got the bed floor lined and got the new AAW dash harness in and mostly terminated. Ill get some more specific pictures later when I get a chance. For now heres a pic of the floor of the bed, and one of my "helper"

[jmking9]

Pics with the glass in...

[Zoomin]

Looks great! Won't be long now...

[cericd]

Looking good!
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[builtbyKane]

Bueatiful
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[Rusbuilt]

Lookin good sir!

[Lee H]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[Low Elco]

Looks great! Hope you can come to Riverside!
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[jmking9]

I have been making good progress the last week or so. I have the wiring almost wrapped up. I am hoping to try to start it up tomorrow. Most of my progress has been non picture worthy, but I did switch over to my other wheels and put the grille in. So that gives me an excuse to post some pictures.

[mjensen]

Looks fantastic! I will also be painting mine at home...in about 20 years

[Rusbuilt]

Sweet!!! Looks awesome!

[jmking9]

Thanks for the compliments!

I got it started today after a couple of problems that had to be corrected with wiring. I still need to bleed the brakes and do a few other small things before it can move under its own power. Everything worked as it should from an elictrical standpoint except for the factory tach. Im goint to call AAW tomorrow and see if they have any ideas. Felt good to hear it run again after around 9 months.

[lolife99]

Screw what the kids say.
It's beautiful.

I enjoy the "cruise night" shows/scene much better.
Even the Goodguys Events are more to my liking.
They have everything from ratrod, beaters, drivers,... all the way up to million dollar show cars all at the same event.
Plus you can't leave your vehicle at the events overnight,... so they gotta be driven.

Again,... beautiful job on your truck!

[cericd]

Man, don't let it get you down. Those kids were just the wrong audience. Not to say because of their age but because of their taste (or lack there of). Everyone has their own opinion on what looks good. Some people like only OEM style restoration. For others it's all about everything being shaved and having a modern interior. The only guarantee is that you will never please everyone. Just please yourself and be proud knowing that you did the work yourself. Btw, I think your truck looks great and I agree with Keith about the "cruise night" style shows being a better scene.

[jmking9]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Screw what the kids say.
It's beautiful.

I enjoy the "cruise night" shows/scene much better.
Even the Goodguys Events are more to my liking.
They have everything from ratrod, beaters, drivers,... all the way up to million dollar show cars all at the same event.
Plus you can't leave your vehicle at the events overnight,... so they gotta be driven.

Again,... beautiful job on your truck!

Thank you! Yes the cruise ins are much better if you ask me.

Originally Posted by cericd

Man, don't let it get you down. Those kids were just the wrong audience. Not to say because of their age but because of their taste (or lack there of). Everyone has their own opinion on what looks good. Some people like only OEM style restoration. For others it's all about everything being shaved and having a modern interior. The only guaranty is that you will never please everyone. Just please yourself and be proud knowing that you did the work yourself. Btw, I think your truck looks great and I agree with Keith about the "cruise night" style shows being a better scene.

Your right. I think I may have over reacted a bit.

[oldblue1968chevy]

Awesome man you got skills to do that all yourself

How do you like the eastwood frame paint would ya use it again?

[jmking9]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Awesome man you got skills to do that all yourself

How do you like the eastwood frame paint would ya use it again?

Thanks for the compliment.
I would definately use it again. I really like the look it gives chassis parts, just the right flatness. Im planning on driiving it alot, so we'll see how well it holds up. I noticed that while doing the assembly, it didn't scratch very easily. So i'm optomistic that it will hold up fairly well.

[builtbyKane]

If your still bummed out then I will gladly take the truck off your hands because I love everything about it. You did a great job. And cheers to getting her back on her own power.
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[Rusbuilt]

Love it! I'd just remind those kids that it is a truck the linex is just protecting your investment!!

[jmking9]

I put about 120 miles on it this weekend. Everything is working flawlessly. Restoring this thing was the best money I have ever spent. My wife told me she doesn't want to drive her boring "mom car" (New Lincoln MKX) anymore. Once I get the interior done I'll use the real camera and do a full photo shoot and post them up.

[cericd]

Sweet! Cant wait to see all the pics.

[c10Dream'n]

Truck looks great!