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**lolife99** · 02-08-2014, 11:12 PM

Progress is good!

C10_ustacould · 02-08-2014, 11:18 PM

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 · 02-08-2014, 11:28 PM

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

**screaminchevypickup** · 02-09-2014, 12:03 AM

Looking good!

swamp rat · 02-09-2014, 01:03 AM

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

Rusbuilt · 02-09-2014, 08:09 AM

Very nice!

Bennett68C10 · 02-09-2014, 09:20 AM

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

C10_ustacould · 02-09-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by preacher anthony

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

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

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

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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!

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looking good!

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Very nice!

Thanks guys.

BigCountryx · 02-09-2014, 08:36 PM

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 · 02-09-2014, 09:21 PM

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 · 02-09-2014, 11:33 PM

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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.

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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 · 02-09-2014, 11:58 PM

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

C10_ustacould · 02-10-2014, 12:12 AM

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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** · 02-10-2014, 05:50 PM

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 · 02-10-2014, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

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

Now THAT is awesome advice.

**nlped** · 02-10-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

Now THAT is awesome advice.

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

knomadd · 02-10-2014, 11:52 PM

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

CC69Rat · 02-20-2014, 09:05 AM

Leave it to Ed.

I agree, awesome advice

C10_ustacould · 02-21-2014, 11:29 AM

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

dialric · 02-21-2014, 08:58 PM

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

C10_ustacould · 02-21-2014, 11:25 PM

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

C10_ustacould · 02-23-2014, 01:01 AM

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.

C10_ustacould · 02-24-2014, 05:48 PM

NOS grill shells and inserts are EXPENSIVE!!

Now that we have that established, what is the next best alternative? Shiro's entire grill is hammered and will need replaced so what out there?

Rusbuilt · 02-24-2014, 11:12 PM

Buck I saw this pic of Holley's shop truck with the ls that looks like a big block and I thought about a post where you had previously stated you wanted your ls to look classic. Man this is it! lol I would love to make my ls look this cool.

C10_ustacould · 02-24-2014, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Buck I saw this pic of Holley's shop truck with the ls that looks like a big block and I thought about a post where you had previously stated you wanted your ls to look classic. Man this is it! lol I would love to make my ls look this cool.

That is exactly what I'm talking about! I have only one question about this pic. Holley makes their own accessory brackets, why does this truck have a Vintage Air Frontrunner?

02-08-2014, 11:12 PM	#226
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project: Shiro Progress is good! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-08-2014, 11:18 PM	#227
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project: Shiro 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. Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

02-08-2014, 11:28 PM	#228
preacher anthony Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Pembroke NC Posts: 323	Re: Project: Shiro Shorts and a t-shirt in February! Only in Florida!

02-09-2014, 12:03 AM	#229
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Project: Shiro Looking good! __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

02-09-2014, 01:03 AM	#230
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project: Shiro Please send me some of that sun! its snowing here again.... Wings look great too! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

02-09-2014, 08:09 AM	#231
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project: Shiro Very nice! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

02-09-2014, 09:20 AM	#232
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project: Shiro Looks great, I'm jealous of your son wearing shorts in February too, that is awesome, maybe someday __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-09-2014, 08:36 PM	#234
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Project: Shiro Man I'm jealous. Do you rent out your boy since he has the know how? My old blue girl needs some vent tlc. __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant Last edited by BigCountryx; 02-09-2014 at 09:31 PM.

02-09-2014, 09:21 PM	#235
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Project: Shiro 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. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-09-2014, 11:58 PM	#237
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Project: Shiro Just trying to help and encourage you to keep at it is all. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-10-2014, 05:50 PM	#239
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Project: Shiro 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! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-10-2014, 11:52 PM	#242
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project: Shiro That's awesome... cracked a smile from that one. Gotta remember that for the future. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

02-20-2014, 09:05 AM	#243
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Project: Shiro Leave it to Ed. I agree, awesome advice __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-21-2014, 11:29 AM	#244
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project: Shiro Still here... getting restless. At least I can check out what everyone else is doing. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

02-21-2014, 08:58 PM	#245
dialric Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: grand rapids michigan Posts: 324	Re: Project: Shiro Its going to be a nice truck Buck. and nice to see You spend quality time with your Son.



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02-21-2014, 11:25 PM	#246
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project: Shiro Man, I'm just bored. I did finally start cleaning the garage though. Too much junk!! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

02-23-2014, 01:01 AM	#247
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project: Shiro 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. Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 02-23-2014 at 01:09 AM.

02-24-2014, 05:48 PM	#248
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project: Shiro NOS grill shells and inserts are EXPENSIVE!! Now that we have that established, what is the next best alternative? Shiro's entire grill is hammered and will need replaced so what out there? __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

02-24-2014, 11:12 PM	#249
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project: Shiro Buck I saw this pic of Holley's shop truck with the ls that looks like a big block and I thought about a post where you had previously stated you wanted your ls to look classic. Man this is it! lol I would love to make my ls look this cool. Attached Images __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

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