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captain · 11-26-2013, 03:34 AM

After a failed go at it back in 2002 and slow progress on my '69 that I bought back in 2007, I am finally getting my truck fixed up. As I got older and wiser I realized that my truck will never get to where I want it if I do it myself because I just don't have the experience and skill to make it happen, so I decided to pony up and pay someone to do it.

My goals as given to the shop:

Reliable daily driver
Best fuel economy I can squeeze out of a V8 considering I'm asking it to push a wind-resistant rectangle.
Nice looking truck.
Creature comforts

Here are some before pics:

captain · 11-26-2013, 03:44 AM

I got it to the shop the other day and they started pulling things apart and found a few issues.

Rusted out under the cowl on both sides.

Rusted area on the firewall.

Gonna need some rocker repair.

And kick panels too.

Surprised the windshield wiper motor wasn't just rotating in place...

Bought a 5.3L (LMG) with a 6 speed auto with 15k miles out of a 2011 Silverado today. Can't wait to see it fill this space.

captain · 11-26-2013, 03:53 AM

Here's the original SPID that some dillhole sprayed over. At least he failed at peeling it off.

captain · 12-12-2013, 06:17 PM

Sorry for the enormous pictures, but I haven't figured out how to resize images in Google+ yet.

It's back from the blaster, frame's been painted and rust repair has begun.

The new gas tank. The 72 door panel is not going in my truck. It's one I found in the junkyard and am giving to someone with a 72.

captain · 12-17-2013, 05:33 PM

Here's the new engine.
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11-26-2013, 03:34 AM	#1
captain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 59	1969 Chevy C10 After a failed go at it back in 2002 and slow progress on my '69 that I bought back in 2007, I am finally getting my truck fixed up. As I got older and wiser I realized that my truck will never get to where I want it if I do it myself because I just don't have the experience and skill to make it happen, so I decided to pony up and pay someone to do it. My goals as given to the shop: Reliable daily driver Best fuel economy I can squeeze out of a V8 considering I'm asking it to push a wind-resistant rectangle. Nice looking truck. Creature comforts Here are some before pics: __________________ Tommy Morgan 1969 Custom 10, 1998 C1500 My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605783 They say there's a sucker born every minute. They go to Ebay to be baptized.

11-26-2013, 03:44 AM	#2
captain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 59	Re: 1969 Chevy C10 I got it to the shop the other day and they started pulling things apart and found a few issues. Rusted out under the cowl on both sides. Rusted area on the firewall. Gonna need some rocker repair. And kick panels too. Surprised the windshield wiper motor wasn't just rotating in place... Bought a 5.3L (LMG) with a 6 speed auto with 15k miles out of a 2011 Silverado today. Can't wait to see it fill this space. __________________ Tommy Morgan 1969 Custom 10, 1998 C1500 My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605783 They say there's a sucker born every minute. They go to Ebay to be baptized.

11-26-2013, 03:53 AM	#3
captain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 59	Re: 1969 Chevy C10 Here's the original SPID that some dillhole sprayed over. At least he failed at peeling it off. __________________ Tommy Morgan 1969 Custom 10, 1998 C1500 My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605783 They say there's a sucker born every minute. They go to Ebay to be baptized.

12-12-2013, 06:17 PM	#4
captain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 59	Re: 1969 Chevy C10 Sorry for the enormous pictures, but I haven't figured out how to resize images in Google+ yet. It's back from the blaster, frame's been painted and rust repair has begun. The new gas tank. The 72 door panel is not going in my truck. It's one I found in the junkyard and am giving to someone with a 72. __________________ Tommy Morgan 1969 Custom 10, 1998 C1500 My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605783 They say there's a sucker born every minute. They go to Ebay to be baptized.

12-17-2013, 05:33 PM	#5
captain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 59	Re: 1969 Chevy C10 Here's the new engine. __________________ Tommy Morgan 1969 Custom 10, 1998 C1500 My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605783 They say there's a sucker born every minute. They go to Ebay to be baptized.



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