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jimmydean · 04-09-2006, 12:23 PM

I parked mine in January when I started the new job. Since parked, I refinished the dash, but that's as far as I've gotten.

I plan to do the passenger bedside, replace all the cab rubber, then start on the door panels as soon as I get a dry weekend. I also have the gas tank, filler, lower springs, new shocks, shock relocators, and power brakes to install at some point.

I feel bad, but it hasn't sat for as long as some I guess.

obsesive23 · 04-09-2006, 12:54 PM

Although it's a ford here's my 67. This was taken last summer and has been sitting since 84!

It's almost ready for the motor!

boogie67 · 04-09-2006, 12:57 PM

Mine has been sitting for 1 year now .I changed it over to five lug all the way around and clean and painted the frame.I have all the parts I need to put it back together hopefully I'll be thru with it before summer is up.

J-Rod · 04-09-2006, 01:02 PM

Wow you guys got me beat, mine's been sitting for about 5 months with a blown head gasket and no time to work on her. Someone oughta buy it before it starts to rot. LOL

72armyswbtruck · 04-09-2006, 01:15 PM

OK, I know it's not a truck but my Uncle has an original 64 and 1/2 Mustang convertable with the pony pac, leather the works, has been sitting on a car dolly for nearly 25 years or more.... What a shame.... even if it is a F**D

HugrOrang71 · 04-09-2006, 04:12 PM

I think I'm in the running for long term with SCOTI. I think I pulled the engine for a rebuild in Sept 91. And then shortly after that, stripped it down, pulled the cab, front clip and bed to have the frame blasted and painted.

A lot of things have factored into it not being driveable. Of course, being young and unorganized, nothing was labeled. After several moves, a lot of the small parts have been misplaced. When I had time, I didn't have the money. Now that I have the funds, there isn't enough time. So it sits with a newly rebuilt 355 and t-350 in a painted frame with the cab on poly mounts that still needs rockers and cab corners replaced.

Jason

bstack · 04-09-2006, 09:26 PM

Now that I've heard some of the reply's I don't feel so bad!!

phlegm · 04-09-2006, 10:59 PM

1yr, just needs a rocker cabsupport, pull some dents and paint.... too bad my wife wont let me have the garage.

82c10 · 04-09-2006, 11:10 PM

it has basically been sitting since late august 2005

wibilly · 04-10-2006, 12:53 AM

since i tore into mine late last fall it hasn"t sat for over 6 hours at a time more than a few times just enough to sleep or go to work or chase parts. when i start a project the world stops till it's done other than collecting for the next

longhorn70gmc · 04-10-2006, 03:39 AM

Mine has been sitting since 1984 but since I Bought it in 2000, it is coming back to life. I have been very lucky to have a rust free truck. No Frame off was required. Ricks Pickup parts has provided alot of new life with rubber parts and moldings. I have traveled through Nevada, and California just to find replacement parts over the years. This board and the people on it have really helped me out alot also and sold me alot of nice replacement parts as well. I think my favorite part on this board was a Original set of Stainless steel GMC hubcaps I bought from JOSE! Thanks again Jose!!!!!!!!
Respectfully

Lippyp · 04-10-2006, 04:05 AM

Mines been sitting for 18 months with a variety of problems, starting with not starting due to starter motor issues, then half the exhausts fell off, annual safety inspection came and departed. Just awaiting some new panels and then work begins in earnest to get her up and running again.

**N2TRUX** · 04-10-2006, 09:57 AM

My 77 Cheyenne went in to have a fresh motor installed. Between trying to decide what motor, busy shop schedules, and budget control it has been 18 months. The good news is it's coming home soon.

Click on the link in my sig for a full article-

In the beginning-

Phase two-

Progress pic-

Almost done-

**N2TRUX** · 04-10-2006, 10:04 AM

My 82 Blazer is sitting waiting it's turn. It has been 6 years since that project started. Unfortunately due to budget constraints, and a very busy shop schedule it hasn't been worked on at all while the 77 was being built.
The best move I made toward getting it finished was finding the right shop to work on it. After three unsuccesful attempts I moved it to Stoked Out Specialties. The wait will be worth the results...

70 longbed · 04-10-2006, 10:46 AM

I was expecting to be at the top of the list for time, but I see I am doing better than most and worse than some, or vice versa.

The bad thing about mine; it was a driver when I started and just a sitter now. Even worse, I have done quite a bit and it would only take a good 2 days to be a runner again. My signature used to read hopefully before Xmas; that was xmas 2005.

Tx Firefighter · 04-10-2006, 10:46 AM

Don't let them sit!

If you stop working on it and let it set, you're going to have a real hard time picking up where you left off.

I work on mine everyday that I'm not at work. Every day. Even when I'm broke, I at least clean and paint stuff.

04-09-2006, 12:23 PM	#26
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: How long has your project been sitting? I parked mine in January when I started the new job. Since parked, I refinished the dash, but that's as far as I've gotten. I plan to do the passenger bedside, replace all the cab rubber, then start on the door panels as soon as I get a dry weekend. I also have the gas tank, filler, lower springs, new shocks, shock relocators, and power brakes to install at some point. I feel bad, but it hasn't sat for as long as some I guess.

04-09-2006, 12:54 PM	#27
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	Re: How long has your project been sitting? Although it's a ford here's my 67. This was taken last summer and has been sitting since 84! It's almost ready for the motor! __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop Last edited by obsesive23; 04-09-2006 at 01:09 PM.

04-09-2006, 12:57 PM	#28
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: How long has your project been sitting? Mine has been sitting for 1 year now .I changed it over to five lug all the way around and clean and painted the frame.I have all the parts I need to put it back together hopefully I'll be thru with it before summer is up. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

04-09-2006, 01:02 PM	#29
J-Rod GMC Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Clarksville, Tn. Posts: 123	Re: How long has your project been sitting? Wow you guys got me beat, mine's been sitting for about 5 months with a blown head gasket and no time to work on her. Someone oughta buy it before it starts to rot. LOL __________________ 2000 Silverado. 5.3L. 4" RC lift. 18" Moto's with 35x12.5 Nittos. SOLD: WAY TOO MANY TO LIST HERE [/FONT][/SIZE]

04-09-2006, 01:15 PM	#30
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: How long has your project been sitting? OK, I know it's not a truck but my Uncle has an original 64 and 1/2 Mustang convertable with the pony pac, leather the works, has been sitting on a car dolly for nearly 25 years or more.... What a shame.... even if it is a F**D __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-09-2006, 04:12 PM	#31
HugrOrang71 Bite me, import boy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eagle Point, Oregon Posts: 102	Re: How long has your project been sitting? I think I'm in the running for long term with SCOTI. I think I pulled the engine for a rebuild in Sept 91. And then shortly after that, stripped it down, pulled the cab, front clip and bed to have the frame blasted and painted. A lot of things have factored into it not being driveable. Of course, being young and unorganized, nothing was labeled. After several moves, a lot of the small parts have been misplaced. When I had time, I didn't have the money. Now that I have the funds, there isn't enough time. So it sits with a newly rebuilt 355 and t-350 in a painted frame with the cab on poly mounts that still needs rockers and cab corners replaced. Jason __________________ Jason '71 C-10 Deluxe-under construction '69 C20, 396,T400-donor truck, '65 C10 project "Facts are meaningless, You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true."

04-09-2006, 09:26 PM	#32
bstack Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: cambridge,ohio Posts: 135	Re: How long has your project been sitting? Now that I've heard some of the reply's I don't feel so bad!! __________________ 70-Olds 442 66-Impala 4-dr. 67-K-10 87 Chev. 1/2 Ton 4x4 Swb

04-09-2006, 10:59 PM	#33
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: How long has your project been sitting? 1yr, just needs a rocker cabsupport, pull some dents and paint.... too bad my wife wont let me have the garage. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

04-09-2006, 11:10 PM	#34
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: How long has your project been sitting? it has basically been sitting since late august 2005 __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

04-10-2006, 12:53 AM	#35
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: How long has your project been sitting? since i tore into mine late last fall it hasn"t sat for over 6 hours at a time more than a few times just enough to sleep or go to work or chase parts. when i start a project the world stops till it's done other than collecting for the next __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

04-10-2006, 03:39 AM	#36
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: How long has your project been sitting? Mine has been sitting since 1984 but since I Bought it in 2000, it is coming back to life. I have been very lucky to have a rust free truck. No Frame off was required. Ricks Pickup parts has provided alot of new life with rubber parts and moldings. I have traveled through Nevada, and California just to find replacement parts over the years. This board and the people on it have really helped me out alot also and sold me alot of nice replacement parts as well. I think my favorite part on this board was a Original set of Stainless steel GMC hubcaps I bought from JOSE! Thanks again Jose!!!!!!!! Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

04-10-2006, 04:05 AM	#37
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: How long has your project been sitting? Mines been sitting for 18 months with a variety of problems, starting with not starting due to starter motor issues, then half the exhausts fell off, annual safety inspection came and departed. Just awaiting some new panels and then work begins in earnest to get her up and running again. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

04-10-2006, 09:57 AM	#38
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: How long has your project been sitting? My 77 Cheyenne went in to have a fresh motor installed. Between trying to decide what motor, busy shop schedules, and budget control it has been 18 months. The good news is it's coming home soon. Click on the link in my sig for a full article- In the beginning- Phase two- Progress pic- Almost done- __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-10-2006, 10:04 AM	#39
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: How long has your project been sitting? My 82 Blazer is sitting waiting it's turn. It has been 6 years since that project started. Unfortunately due to budget constraints, and a very busy shop schedule it hasn't been worked on at all while the 77 was being built. The best move I made toward getting it finished was finding the right shop to work on it. After three unsuccesful attempts I moved it to Stoked Out Specialties. The wait will be worth the results... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-10-2006, 10:46 AM	#40
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	Re: How long has your project been sitting? I was expecting to be at the top of the list for time, but I see I am doing better than most and worse than some, or vice versa. The bad thing about mine; it was a driver when I started and just a sitter now. Even worse, I have done quite a bit and it would only take a good 2 days to be a runner again. My signature used to read hopefully before Xmas; that was xmas 2005. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.



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04-10-2006, 10:46 AM	#41
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: How long has your project been sitting? Don't let them sit! If you stop working on it and let it set, you're going to have a real hard time picking up where you left off. I work on mine everyday that I'm not at work. Every day. Even when I'm broke, I at least clean and paint stuff. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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