Our new 69C10 project

[scotts72heavyhalf]

Well after a little break from the pacific NW rain, we took the truck out for a little warm up, fixed a few more leaks and off to see Bruce at Vintage Rod barn for a hood fitting party and four hours later here is the result. Lots of pushing, pulling, moving, a little grinding and it really looks great. Now if I can get the brakes working properly things will be super. Thanks again Bruce for all your time tonight and beautiful paint work on our project

[LakeAnna]

Scott your truck look great!

What did you use under the cowl? Some sort of screen or something? I had seen them in one of the catalogs I think... What's your take on it?

[scotts72heavyhalf]

I used the stainless screen from Brothers under the cowl, thats the one thing that in the long run could really make a difference for cab rust by keeping all the debris from ending up in the vent system getting wet and rotting. Now with that said I really don't plan on parking under a pine tree and then driving through a rain storm any time soon, but eventually Im sure it will be a driver.

[scotts72heavyhalf]

What do all think, Chevrolet letters on the grill or not, we`re leaning on plain?

[67cheby]

i think it looks empty without them

[JRE]

i like the Letters on the Grill

[RCbowtie69]

NICE HOOD!!!!!! Looking good on your build.Keep up the hard work & pictures coming & keep on truckin'

[scotts72heavyhalf]

Thanks, trying to get the new brake system bled out, lots of air, but the leaks are all fixed and going to the Portland swap meet with the boys tonight to look for some treasures.

[mcbassin]

Very nice progress! I love it.

[scotts72heavyhalf]

We we ran her down the road yeaterday, still no bed but everything so far seems to be working and just chasing down a few small leaks here and there, hopefully we get the bed and tailgate in a few weeks. Starting our new shop and home for the truck next week so we can have a bit more work space, a 48 x 48 should keep us busy for a while, my oldest want to live in it, so we are putting a loft in the back for a future man room. If I can figure out how to post video, we will post a little sound for you all.

[scotts72heavyhalf]

Well we are just waiting for the bed, everything else is about wrapped up and working, so we started on a little project to keep us busy, a 1946 Gilbarco gas pump to restore, it says .39.9 per gallon still on it, I wish gas was still that cheep! and here is a pic of the new shop going up, should be ready for its new truck bay by the end of the month We will just have to wait for power and lights for a while, the boys broke the bank and Mama is no too happy

[screaminchevypickup]

Truck looks amazing!!! Great job!!
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[mcbassin]

I like the gas pump project and the new shop.

[blkcorvair]

Nice! And I am jelous of the new shop!!!!

[67cheby]

Really cool !
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[C10Squared]

Love the truck (I love the light olive green). I love even more seeing your boys enjoying working on the truck. My boys are 15 and 10, but I'm still trying to get them interested in something besides video games and girls.

[GuyO]

Great job Robert. Its the kids that make it fun, at least it was for me. Its heart warming to see your boys in the shop with tools and hearing protection! You are doing it right and not just with the truck. We showed our father/son project today for the first time, it was very gratifying. When you come up to Seattle, give me a call and we'll get both our boys and trucks together! Thanks for shipping the trans temp gauge too. Again, great job Robert, very very nice. G.

[72BlckButy]

Any updates? How's the shop coming?

[scotts72heavyhalf]

Well, still awaiting the bed, but we have driven the truck, sorted out all the little leaks and just finished the outside of the new shop,now its getting the electrical in and frame a few walls, my boys are learning the art of carpentry and plumbing which of course includes ditch digging 101, which my oldest Wyatt does a fantastic job at as well as everythinhg else he touches, and Jake my 12 year old is right there with him.

Here`s a few pictures so far.

Thanks guys!

[mcbassin]

Your shop looks great.
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[67cheby]

WOW...that is AWESOME

[scotts72heavyhalf]

Just finished installing the inner fender wells but I forgot to snap a pic, here is the gas pump we have been working on, sounds like the bed will get some color on it this coming week too so we hope to get her on the road in July

[67cheby]

Beautiful pump !
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[scotts72heavyhalf]

Finally a little more progress, finished installing the powdercoated innner fender wells, bleed the brake system and tightened all the fastners, looks like the bed is getting color this week, so we hope to get her back togather for some summer show and shines.

[67cheby]

beautiful !