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knomadd · 02-28-2017, 06:50 PM

Well Mike, I looked for you a few times on Saturday, but you weren't ever around your truck (when I was). I rode with a friend and hung out all day. You're truck looks even better in person. Maybe we'll meet at another show this year, or next year at LST.

mcbassin · 03-01-2017, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Well Mike, I looked for you a few times on Saturday, but you weren't ever around your truck (when I was). I rode with a friend and hung out all day. You're truck looks even better in person. Maybe we'll meet at another show this year, or next year at LST.

Thanks and Sorry Duane, I didn't spend much time around my truck. Hopefully we can meet up at c/10s in the park or goodguys in the fall.

jeh · 03-01-2017, 10:15 PM

Hey Mike, I'm so glad to see you racking up the miles on ole red.

mcbassin · 03-02-2017, 09:28 AM

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Hey Mike, I'm so glad to see you racking up the miles on ole red.

Thanks Jason. The nice thing about driving an old truck that far, you learn everything you want to change or upgrade...

If only I had a large stack of cash

SCOTI · 03-02-2017, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks Jason. The nice thing about driving an old truck that far, you learn everything you want to change or upgrade...

If only I had a large stack of cash

What's your list?

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-02-2017, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks Jason. The nice thing about driving an old truck that far, you learn everything you want to change or upgrade...

If only I had a large stack of cash

I'm right there with you.

mcbassin · 03-02-2017, 01:50 PM

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kehstr · 03-02-2017, 04:02 PM

Where did you get that shift indicator?

mcbassin · 03-02-2017, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kehstr

Where did you get that shift indicator?

I believe I bought that from Classic Chevy parts in Kansas city.
HERE

shearjs · 03-06-2017, 12:15 AM

Sounds like you had one heck of a road trip. I need to get mine down off jack stands and start enjoying some of this nice weather. I still have my rallies if you're needing some replacements. 6.5 front and 8 rear.

boostedc10 · 03-06-2017, 09:19 AM

Mike, are you going to Slamboree in August? Im trying to make that my goal for my truck and if you are it would be cool to meet up.

mcbassin · 03-07-2017, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

Those push on door seals are the STUFF!

I am forever sold on those babies!

I'm glad to hear that Rex. Good to see you in here too.

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Originally Posted by shearjs

Sounds like you had one heck of a road trip. I need to get mine down off jack stands and start enjoying some of this nice weather. I still have my rallies if you're needing some replacements. 6.5 front and 8 rear.

Thanks Jason. I may have to hit you up about the rallies. I'm leaning towards getting some stock steelies.

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

Mike, are you going to Slamboree in August? Im trying to make that my goal for my truck and if you are it would be cool to meet up.

I may go again this year. Hit me up and we can hang out.

RocketKing · 03-07-2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I'm glad to hear that Rex. Good to see you in here too.

Thank you Sir, good to be back! Just spent that last 2 years building a '49 Chevy...totally stock. Didn't think too many would be interested in that so I did not end up doing a build thread. However it leaves for Washington state today so time to move on to something new.

mcbassin · 04-12-2017, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

Thank you Sir, good to be back! Just spent that last 2 years building a '49 Chevy...totally stock. Didn't think too many would be interested in that so I did not end up doing a build thread. However it leaves for Washington state today so time to move on to something new.

Sounds like you did a great on another truck. What's next?

mcbassin · 04-12-2017, 09:34 AM

I haven't been working on any restoration projects since I finished my truck but I always have something going on at my place.
Also, if you have followed along with this build you know I'm really slow....
With that, I wanted to share my latest project.

It's a 35'X50 add on to my existing 30'X30' shop. I now have 4 bays to work in and keep my stuff safe from the Oklahoma weather.

It has been a long and painful process but I'm pretty much ready to use it now.

Thank you to everyone that volunteered their time to help along the way! I couldn't have done it without you. Keith, Garrison, Justin, Amy, Landen (EightiesOnly). TC (Harley Guy) Peyton, (P-DAWG'85), Mark (Crash_OK)

What I started with:

I made a model of the addition using Solidworks.

Dirt work begins:

TexasLS1 · 04-12-2017, 11:56 AM

New shop is awesome. Did I miss details on the green truck somewhere?

mcbassin · 04-12-2017, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MMcMasters

The new shop is awesome Mike!!

Thanks! It's pretty cool to finally have it close to being done.

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Originally Posted by TexasLS1

New shop is awesome. Did I miss details on the green truck somewhere?

Thanks TexasLS1. The green truck is my nephews. We don't have a build thread on that one yet. He picked it up about a year ago. We are in the process of getting it running. It came with a rebuilt 454 long block just stuck in it. It was a basket case to say the least..... We are close to making it run though.

Low Elco · 04-13-2017, 08:18 AM

That is awesome, Mike! Hopefully I'll have a similar story to tell this summer.

mcbassin · 04-13-2017, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Serious shop envy here buddy....
I need that set-up w/a small house in front of it.

Thanks Scoti.

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Originally Posted by kehstr

Who says it needs a house in front of it and not a bed and kitchen inside it?

Thanks kehstr, I enjoy the shop. Not sure I want to sleep there. I have had some projects that last well into the AM though.....

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

That is awesome, Mike! Hopefully I'll have a similar story to tell this summer.

Thanks Chip. Good luck with your own.

hewittca · 04-13-2017, 08:55 AM

This is my first time going through your build thread; there's lots of great content! I just have a few comments: You've got a killer truck. Your shop extension is quite impressive, looks like a great place to work and hang out, or live (haha)? That nephew of yours has a neat little '67, you have to keep us up to date on that one if he doesn't. Lastly (and just out of curiosity), why do you have the steering wheel in your truck oriented like that?

mcbassin · 04-13-2017, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hewittca

This is my first time going through your build thread; there's lots of great content! I just have a few comments: You've got a killer truck. Your shop extension is quite impressive, looks like a great place to work and hang out, or live (haha)? That nephew of yours has a neat little '67, you have to keep us up to date on that one if he doesn't. Lastly (and just out of curiosity), why do you have the steering wheel in your truck oriented like that?

Thanks for checking out my thread and thanks for the compliment. About the steering wheel.(thank you for bringing attention to it....) I installed it before the alignment shop finished their work. I never re aligned it after the alignment. I figured someone would have asked before you. It never bothered me but it's on the list of maintenance.

One thing I will add, I've done many partial restorations and repaints. This was my first true frame off restoration. By the time I finished, I was pretty burnt out on doing anything on it. It's hard to explain but I really didn't want to touch it. That's why I've never fixed little things that bother me. Call it lazy, unmotivated or whatever. I now have a nice shop to do the list.

hewittca · 04-13-2017, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks for checking out my thread and thanks for the compliment. About the steering wheel.(thank you for bringing attention to it....) I installed it before the alignment shop finished their work. I never re aligned it after the alignment. I figured someone would have asked before you. It never bothered me but it's on the list of maintenance.

One thing I will add, I've done many partial restorations and repaints. This was my first true frame off restoration. By the time I finished, I was pretty burnt out on doing anything on it. It's hard to explain but I really didn't want to touch it. That's why I've never fixed little things that bother me. Call it lazy, unmotivated or whatever. I now have a nice shop to do the list.

I see. I thought maybe you liked it in that orientation because the horn button was correct

I get the same way sometimes. In fact, my wheel was off for several months after an alignment. It literally took me 5 minutes to fix once I got around to it, but at the time I was at a point in my project where I just didn't feel like turning any wrenches.

**fakerwade** · 04-13-2017, 03:17 PM

Totally jealous!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-13-2017, 07:15 PM

The new shop addition is awesome! I dig the steel construction too. Hey, I saw my car is still setting in the dirt too.

tune_1 · 04-14-2017, 02:09 PM

Great that you have a big addition to your shop. Like the trip that you took in your truck and that it is still doing great.

Dwight

02-28-2017, 06:50 PM	#1
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: 1969 Short Wide Well Mike, I looked for you a few times on Saturday, but you weren't ever around your truck (when I was). I rode with a friend and hung out all day. You're truck looks even better in person. Maybe we'll meet at another show this year, or next year at LST. __________________ -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)

03-01-2017, 10:15 PM	#3
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: 1969 Short Wide Hey Mike, I'm so glad to see you racking up the miles on ole red. __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

03-02-2017, 01:50 PM	#7
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide Page flip picture: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-02-2017, 04:02 PM	#8
kehstr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 750	Re: 1969 Short Wide Where did you get that shift indicator? __________________ 72 GMC highlander nicknamed by my then 6-year-old brother "stripes" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7378180 Check out my Youtube channel @Chad's Fab

03-06-2017, 12:15 AM	#10
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: 1969 Short Wide Sounds like you had one heck of a road trip. I need to get mine down off jack stands and start enjoying some of this nice weather. I still have my rallies if you're needing some replacements. 6.5 front and 8 rear. __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

03-06-2017, 09:19 AM	#11
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: 1969 Short Wide Mike, are you going to Slamboree in August? Im trying to make that my goal for my truck and if you are it would be cool to meet up. __________________ Brandon Instagram: DRVFSTR Current Project: Beatrix - 1967 SWB LQ4/78mm Turbo/4L80e/ on bags Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634691

04-12-2017, 09:34 AM	#15
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 Short Wide I haven't been working on any restoration projects since I finished my truck but I always have something going on at my place. Also, if you have followed along with this build you know I'm really slow.... With that, I wanted to share my latest project. It's a 35'X50 add on to my existing 30'X30' shop. I now have 4 bays to work in and keep my stuff safe from the Oklahoma weather. It has been a long and painful process but I'm pretty much ready to use it now. Thank you to everyone that volunteered their time to help along the way! I couldn't have done it without you. Keith, Garrison, Justin, Amy, Landen (EightiesOnly). TC (Harley Guy) Peyton, (P-DAWG'85), Mark (Crash_OK) What I started with: I made a model of the addition using Solidworks. Dirt work begins: __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-12-2017, 11:56 AM	#16
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 470	Re: 1969 Short Wide New shop is awesome. Did I miss details on the green truck somewhere?

04-13-2017, 08:18 AM	#18
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1969 Short Wide That is awesome, Mike! Hopefully I'll have a similar story to tell this summer. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

04-13-2017, 08:55 AM	#20
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,746	Re: 1969 Short Wide This is my first time going through your build thread; there's lots of great content! I just have a few comments: You've got a killer truck. Your shop extension is quite impressive, looks like a great place to work and hang out, or live (haha)? That nephew of yours has a neat little '67, you have to keep us up to date on that one if he doesn't. Lastly (and just out of curiosity), why do you have the steering wheel in your truck oriented like that? __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

04-13-2017, 03:17 PM	#23
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: 1969 Short Wide Totally jealous!! __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

04-13-2017, 07:15 PM	#24
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 1969 Short Wide The new shop addition is awesome! I dig the steel construction too. Hey, I saw my car is still setting in the dirt too. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-14-2017, 02:09 PM	#25
tune_1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oklahoma City Okla Posts: 196	Re: 1969 Short Wide Great that you have a big addition to your shop. Like the trip that you took in your truck and that it is still doing great. Dwight



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