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shortbed70 · 07-05-2013, 07:43 PM

I've been working on mine for 4 1/2 years! Just last year got to enjoy it some but I am still nowhere near done with it!
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chad64chevy · 09-24-2016, 08:33 PM

so I was looking at some old threads an seen this one! thought it made sense to bring up seeing that I haven't touched my truck in awhile! I bought my truck in pieces : cab 10-12yrs. ago, bed & frame a couple yrs. after that, then just this yr. bought a new to me frame cause the old one was bent! Every time I take paint off my truck I find rust holes, but I know one day I'll get it going!

jbgroby · 09-24-2016, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

12 years and counting...............

Since its now Sept. 2016, it's now 16 years, but this is the Magic Year, she WILL be finished.

T.W.Dustin · 09-24-2016, 10:39 PM

My '64 short step project is stalled. I moved full time into my northern AZ house and just lots going on to make my weekend cabin a full time home. It will be there when I have time again.

TJ's Chevy · 09-24-2016, 10:49 PM

Since the thread has been brought up...3 years have gone by. Now over 5 years for me. haha Though I didn't actually start the frame off until about 2.5 years ago.

racecougar · 09-24-2016, 10:52 PM

I've worked on the '65 over the course of 275 days since 12-26-2012 (work on it most weekends). Still have at least another year to go.

Softpatch · 09-25-2016, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lil_sahara450r

So I've been wondering... Is my truck ever going to get finished? Between a recent wedding, house remodel, work really picking up, etc.. It's been super slow going on my build, matter of fact it has came to a complete stop in recent months. I'm still active on the boards when I have time and I'm ready to get out to the shop and get busy, but life has really been getting in the way lately!

So I guess my question is, how long have some of you guys been at it on your trucks? I haven't (and won't) lose steam on the project, just curious how many of y'all are in the same boat as I am. GIVE ME HOPE!!!!
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Read my sig. Couple hours job each....LIFE it gets in the way

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DLW · 09-25-2016, 01:46 PM

2.5 years for me. I bounce between 3 projects. I found that if I just put an hour or two in it a day, or every other day, I actually get a lot done. If I waited until I have a complete free day, nothing would get done.

LostMy65 · 09-25-2016, 02:08 PM

Getting my 65 back, I started my upgrades with the goal of it not being out of commission for more than a winter. I do only what I know I can easily get done in one winter.
So far, I get to use my truck every summer.
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When I owned my truck before - back in the early 80's, I had big goals. Tore it down and it stayed that way as it got moved from my grandparents, to a rental, to my sister's house.
So now, being older and looking back and seeing so many other friend's projects sitting for years unfinished, I learned a good lesson:
KEEP IT SIMPLE!

rudy62 · 09-27-2016, 02:43 AM

Went strong for the first 3 yrs. Next three have been, as long as I was working we could get fabrications done. On our seventh year, finally have saved enough for engine. This means we will finally be road ready. Kind of had it in mind it would have been done a few years ago. Wife almost axed the project a couple of times

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**66ChevyMax** · 09-27-2016, 08:18 AM

Took off like gang busters for the first year, was thinking I would be done in 2 - 5 years later I was done!

Worth it though

vince1 · 09-27-2016, 08:58 AM

Don't let it get in the way of important stuff like business or you might have been further ahead buying a new one.

I would like to get the doors done before snow flies..

Raked 64 · 09-27-2016, 05:24 PM

I have been working on my truck off and on for 25 long years.

Sometimes I had to take a life of kid or $$ break. Even thought about selling a few times.

My truck is almost done. A few weeks to finish up the overdrive transmission and wheels and a few odds and ends and it will finally be the truck of my dreams.

I can tell you this much,
When you are finally able to see the finish line. It is an unbelievable feeling.

My advice:
Stay after it. When you need a break, take one. When you are on a break, save some $ for parts if possible. Then buy some parts and put them in the corner. Next time you motivated, you have some parts to install

Leadfoot Lambert · 09-27-2016, 09:14 PM

6&1/2 for me, cab still off frame

**aerotruk63** · 09-27-2016, 09:34 PM

Since 1986, so that just makes it a never ending project.

**The Rocknrod** · 09-28-2016, 05:53 AM

17 months but I had to go to work for nine of those in California to help pay for it.

07-05-2013, 07:43 PM	#26
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" I've been working on mine for 4 1/2 years! Just last year got to enjoy it some but I am still nowhere near done with it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

09-24-2016, 08:33 PM	#27
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" so I was looking at some old threads an seen this one! thought it made sense to bring up seeing that I haven't touched my truck in awhile! I bought my truck in pieces : cab 10-12yrs. ago, bed & frame a couple yrs. after that, then just this yr. bought a new to me frame cause the old one was bent! Every time I take paint off my truck I find rust holes, but I know one day I'll get it going! __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

09-24-2016, 10:39 PM	#29
T.W.Dustin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Overgaard, AZ Posts: 198	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" My '64 short step project is stalled. I moved full time into my northern AZ house and just lots going on to make my weekend cabin a full time home. It will be there when I have time again. __________________ Please Watch for Motorcycles

09-24-2016, 10:49 PM	#30
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" Since the thread has been brought up...3 years have gone by. Now over 5 years for me. haha Though I didn't actually start the frame off until about 2.5 years ago. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

09-24-2016, 10:52 PM	#31
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,003	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" I've worked on the '65 over the course of 275 days since 12-26-2012 (work on it most weekends). Still have at least another year to go. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

09-25-2016, 01:46 PM	#33
DLW Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 384	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" 2.5 years for me. I bounce between 3 projects. I found that if I just put an hour or two in it a day, or every other day, I actually get a lot done. If I waited until I have a complete free day, nothing would get done.

09-25-2016, 02:08 PM	#34
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" Getting my 65 back, I started my upgrades with the goal of it not being out of commission for more than a winter. I do only what I know I can easily get done in one winter. So far, I get to use my truck every summer. . When I owned my truck before - back in the early 80's, I had big goals. Tore it down and it stayed that way as it got moved from my grandparents, to a rental, to my sister's house. So now, being older and looking back and seeing so many other friend's projects sitting for years unfinished, I learned a good lesson: KEEP IT SIMPLE! __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-27-2016, 02:43 AM	#35
rudy62 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 25	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" Went strong for the first 3 yrs. Next three have been, as long as I was working we could get fabrications done. On our seventh year, finally have saved enough for engine. This means we will finally be road ready. Kind of had it in mind it would have been done a few years ago. Wife almost axed the project a couple of times.

09-27-2016, 08:18 AM	#36
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" Took off like gang busters for the first year, was thinking I would be done in 2 - 5 years later I was done! Worth it though __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

09-27-2016, 08:58 AM	#37
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,170	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" Don't let it get in the way of important stuff like business or you might have been further ahead buying a new one. I would like to get the doors done before snow flies..

09-27-2016, 05:24 PM	#38
Raked 64 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: central, IL Posts: 119	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" I have been working on my truck off and on for 25 long years. Sometimes I had to take a life of kid or $$ break. Even thought about selling a few times. My truck is almost done. A few weeks to finish up the overdrive transmission and wheels and a few odds and ends and it will finally be the truck of my dreams. I can tell you this much, When you are finally able to see the finish line. It is an unbelievable feeling. My advice: Stay after it. When you need a break, take one. When you are on a break, save some $ for parts if possible. Then buy some parts and put them in the corner. Next time you motivated, you have some parts to install

09-27-2016, 09:14 PM	#39
Leadfoot Lambert Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 377	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" 6&1/2 for me, cab still off frame __________________ 65 Chevy short fleet 350 5 speed, soon to be LSX powered 65 F100 short fleet 91 Heritage softail 94 Fatboy 11 Softail Deluxe [wife's bike] 13 Streetglide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMFMw...eature=mh_lolz

09-27-2016, 09:34 PM	#40
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" Since 1986, so that just makes it a never ending project. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

09-28-2016, 05:53 AM	#41
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: "How long, has this been goin on?" 17 months but I had to go to work for nine of those in California to help pay for it. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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