Project: Shiro

[C10_ustacould]

We started replacing the vent windows and seals today. My son did very well and asked a lot of questions along the way, I'm very proud. The passenger side is done, we'll tackle the drivers side in the morning.

[lolife99]

Progress is good!

[C10_ustacould]

Yep, something to do while we wait on the good stuff from Nate and the Porterbuilt gang to show up. Did receive a few parts... coil-overs from RideTech and the steering rack and column hookup kit from Unisteer.

[preacher anthony]

Shorts and a t-shirt in February! Only in Florida!

[screaminchevypickup]

Looking good!

[swamp rat]

Please send me some of that sun! its snowing here again.... Wings look great too!

[Rusbuilt]

Very nice!

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by preacher anthony

Shorts and a t-shirt in February! Only in Florida!

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Please send me some of that sun! its snowing here again.... Wings look great too!

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Looks great, I'm jealous of your son wearing shorts in February too, that is awesome, maybe someday

It's been "cold" here until recently, were are very happy to have the sunshine back!

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looking good!

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Very nice!

Thanks guys.

[Bennett68C10]

Looks great, I'm jealous of your son wearing shorts in February too, that is awesome, maybe someday

[BigCountryx]

Man I'm jealous. Do you rent out your boy since he has the know how? My old blue girl needs some vent tlc.

[CC69Rat]

Buck - not assuming you don't know,.. just making a statement. On the outside what rust you can see is all you can describe when you are in a 'seller' situation. As a buyer,.. when you get it home and tear into it beyond where the previous owner did,.. you will always find more rust than is visible. Its easy to blame the seller just remember it was likely an honest sale as he could only represent what he could see.

That's an awesome truck man.. don't let it discourage you and your son. Just keep digging.. you'll get it worked out.

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by BigCountryx

Man I'm jealous. Do you rent out your boy since he has the know how? My old blue girl needs some vent tlc.

Brother, you bring the truck and the parts over and we'll knock them out while you and your girl catch some rays at the beach! (Buttering you up just in case you let that Blazer go.)

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Buck - not assuming you don't know,.. just making a statement. On the outside what rust you can see is all you can describe when you are in a 'seller' situation. As a buyer,.. when you get it home and tear into it beyond where the previous owner did,.. you will always find more rust than is visible. Its easy to blame the seller just remember it was likely an honest sale as he could only represent what he could see.

That's an awesome truck man.. don't let it discourage you and your son. Just keep digging.. you'll get it worked out.

I'm sort of an open book, maybe too open, I tend to state how I feel about things openly. My posts about the condition of this truck were not intended as shots at the PO. They were simply how I was feeling after looking at the truck more closely. With that said, the rust in the rockers was advertised and I understood the risk they posed when I bought the truck. However, the other spots were not divulged and in fact the description implied there was no other rust in the truck. Taken directly from the for sale add: "There is one spot of rust on the drivers side cab corner under the gas tank, which is the most common spot. as well as a smaller one on the passenger side cab corner under the tank. What is uncommon is that this truck has no rust anywhere else." This is clearly not true. The description seemed well written and detailed and because he is a board member I figured the description was complete so I didn't ask for additional pictures, which was my mistake. I have some regrets about buying this truck, but I have accepted responsibility for it. I have not contacted the PO at all about the truck since I took the time to really dig into it, and I don’t care to talk with him about it. It’s a pretty nice truck, and I think we will be able to have some fun with it. But it is not likely to be anything near what it was in stock form. I appreciate what you said in your post, unfortunately I don't think it fits this particular case.

[CC69Rat]

Just trying to help and encourage you to keep at it is all.

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Just trying to help and encourage you to keep at it is all.

And I appreciate the encouragement! I know you have eclipsed some rough times recently and, although very different circumstances, you can relate to my being discouraged so I take your encouragement to heart. I just wanted to rationalize some of the things I have posted previously. Thanks bro!

[nlped]

Just got caught back up. Rust sucks!!! But you have what seems like a great plan for your sons truck, and some rust repair will just make him more vested in the trucks future. Suck it up, cut it up and fix her up. It's already a cool truck, but when you get done...It's gonna be an awesome truck! He's a lucky kid, for sure!

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by nlped

Suck it up, cut it up and fix her up.

Now THAT is awesome advice.

[nlped]

Originally Posted by Bucks68

Now THAT is awesome advice.

Lol. When I wrote it, I thought... That's perfect for every car guy.

[knomadd]

That's awesome... cracked a smile from that one. Gotta remember that for the future.

[CC69Rat]

Leave it to Ed. I agree, awesome advice

[C10_ustacould]

Still here... getting restless. At least I can check out what everyone else is doing.

[dialric]

Its going to be a nice truck Buck. and nice to see You spend quality time with your Son.

[C10_ustacould]

Man, I'm just bored. I did finally start cleaning the garage though. Too much junk!!

[C10_ustacould]

Met up with Hart_Rod and some very old friends at the cruise night in P'cola tonight, had a good time. Took one pic and it turned out poorly...

Ooops, almost forgot that I received another shipping notice from Dave at Porterbuilt, my sway bar should arrive in a week or so! Looks like the last shipment, the big one, should be here around the 3rd week in March.

[808_67C10]

Originally Posted by Bucks68

Met up with Hart_Rod and some very old friends at the cruise night in P'cola tonight, had a good time. Took one pic and it turned out poorly...

Ooops, almost forgot that I received another shipping notice from Dave at Porterbuilt, my sway bar should arrive in a week or so! Looks like the last shipment, the big one, should be here around the 3rd week in March.

Man, back in the early 90's I used to beat up the streets of P'Cola in a black slammed B2200 with a club called "Bump & Grind Minis" ... I had a lot of fun there.... Wonder of the club still exists since we are all in our 40s now. Lol the trucks lookin good! Keep da pics coming!

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by jmedero

Your boys are a trip man. We have set up a secret mission to sabotage your perfect near seat belts..... Lol

They know about my O.C.D. very well, I can't believe they would plot against me!!

Originally Posted by 808_67C10

Man, back in the early 90's I used to beat up the streets of P'Cola in a black slammed B2200 with a club called "Bump & Grind Minis" ... I had a lot of fun there.... Wonder of the club still exists since we are all in our 40s now. Lol the trucks lookin good! Keep da pics coming!

Not sure if your club is still around but I bet there are a bunch 40+ guys rollin around in sweet trucks thinking about the good ole days! Thanks for the kind words.