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Katrina/10 · 03-26-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Lookin' good!

Thanks! Someday it will be a whole truck again. I am working on the cowl panel now, it will be the next thing to go back on, then the cab will be assembled!

Katrina/10 · 10-09-2011, 11:23 AM

Got the dash painted with the correct 518 medium green, thanks to some help with the color code from this site.

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RCbowtie69 · 10-09-2011, 12:17 PM

Looking good.Keep on truckin'

ChevLoRay · 10-09-2011, 12:28 PM

My cab is stalled, waiting on some corners and rockers to be installed. It's always good to save 'em from the crusher.

As for the Laguna....it's one of those cars from the mid-Seventies that some people just don't appreciate. That era was an awkward one for the industry. Making the transition from musclecars to economy cars really sucked, if you lived through it. We went from having it all in 1970, to wishing for the "good old days" and not getting any real relief until GM and FoMoCo got back into the performance game in the mid-Eighties.

Keep it up. You're doing good.

Katrina/10 · 10-09-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

My cab is stalled, waiting on some corners and rockers to be installed. It's always good to save 'em from the crusher.

As for the Laguna....it's one of those cars from the mid-Seventies that some people just don't appreciate. That era was an awkward one for the industry. Making the transition from musclecars to economy cars really sucked, if you lived through it. We went from having it all in 1970, to wishing for the "good old days" and not getting any real relief until GM and FoMoCo got back into the performance game in the mid-Eighties.

Keep it up. You're doing good.

Progress is slow on the truck, but a little bright color always helps me think I'm getting somewhere! The Laguna is a great driving car, and I did a TPI conversion on it so it runs like a new car. They were never very popular, but I like it.
Gary

flashed · 10-09-2011, 07:55 PM

Those Laguna's are getting more popular and I like them anyway.They are now being welcomed into the ACES'(American Chevelle Enthuisiast's Society) family by the founder of our club Chuck Hanson who just happens to own two very nice examples of the Laguna's .I think they are finally going to get the respect they deserved all along .

Katrina/10 · 10-10-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Those Laguna's are getting more popular and I like them anyway.They are now being welcomed into the ACES'(American Chevelle Enthuisiast's Society) family by the founder of our club Chuck Hanson who just happens to own two very nice examples of the Laguna's .I think they are finally going to get the respect they deserved all along .

I'll check out ACES, thanks for the tip.

67_C-30 · 11-23-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Those Laguna's are getting more popular and I like them anyway.They are now being welcomed into the ACES'(American Chevelle Enthuisiast's Society) family by the founder of our club Chuck Hanson who just happens to own two very nice examples of the Laguna's .I think they are finally going to get the respect they deserved all along .

There was a guy here in town that had a '74 Laguna S-3 454 4 speed car. It had always been garage kept, and was the gorgeous medium metallic blue (not sure what the color was called) and had a white interior with swivel buckets. I wanted that car so bad! I tried to buy it several times, but he gave it to his nephew who ended up totaling it and then putting the engine/transmission in a ragged mid 70's Camaro and then he wrecked it too. It made me sick so see such nice car get destroyed by an idiot.

Katrina/10 · 11-24-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

There was a guy here in town that had a '74 Laguna S-3 454 4 speed car. It had always been garage kept, and was the gorgeous medium metallic blue (not sure what the color was called) and had a white interior with swivel buckets. I wanted that car so bad! I tried to buy it several times, but he gave it to his nephew who ended up totaling it and then putting the engine/transmission in a ragged mid 70's Camaro and then he wrecked it too. It made me sick so see such nice car get destroyed by an idiot.

That is a truly sad story. One of these cars with a big block and 4 speed is very rare.

Bert W · 10-10-2011, 10:43 AM

Nice Save! The project is looking great. Where did you find that 69 cab? It's hard to find them here in MS and not be rusted out.

Katrina/10 · 10-10-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bert W

Nice Save! The project is looking great. Where did you find that 69 cab? It's hard to find them here in MS and not be rusted out.

I looked for several years around here, and couldn't find any cabs worth using. A friend of mine in Arkansas bought the 69 as a parts truck and he didn't want the cab. He told me I could have it if I came and got it! Long trip with a trailer, but it was worth it. Cab was rust free except for a few small spots on the driver's rocker panel.
Gary

**RenoKeene** · 10-10-2011, 12:54 PM

That's going to be one happy truck when your through!
I'm an expert on the hurricane thing, my home has been destroyed 3 times here in central FL and I was in Homestead when Andrew destroyed EVERYTHING. My job now is building Hurricane Impact shelters (Hospitals, Schools, etc.) so we have a place to hide

Good luck on your build bro.

Katrina/10 · 11-16-2013, 06:24 PM

It's been a long time since I updated this, but have been doing a lot of work on this truck that I posted in other threads. I finished the interior, painted the cab, and most recently installed the bumper, cowl, radio antenna and wipers.

flashed · 11-16-2013, 07:05 PM

Looking good ,youre in the home stretch now .

**Tom Vogel** · 11-16-2013, 08:35 PM

Sweet, very nice!

toms68cst · 11-18-2013, 07:05 PM

Great project and story!

Katrina/10 · 11-18-2013, 07:24 PM

Thanks, I've been working on it for 5 years!

swamp rat · 11-18-2013, 09:18 PM

This thread needs a couple before pictures.

DKclassis72 · 11-18-2013, 09:26 PM

beautiful truck!

Katrina/10 · 11-19-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

This thread needs a couple before pictures.

I don't think I have any. Believe me, it was junk. I didn't plan to fix it, so I never took any pictures of it.

ksshane · 11-19-2013, 10:03 AM

Really like the way your cab came out. Mine wasnt two tone from the factory, but man yours looks good... you got me thinking... Youve got me thinking...lol

Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing the rest of your progress

Katrina/10 · 11-19-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ksshane

Really like the way your cab came out. Mine wasnt two tone from the factory, but man yours looks good... you got me thinking... Youve got me thinking...lol

Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing the rest of your progress

I tried to duplicate the original color combination on the truck for 1971, medium green with white top and bumpers. Fortunately the little studs on back of the cab for the paint divider were all there. I think it looks pretty good.

I just remembered, I still need to install the door mirrors before I can say the cab is finished. I have them in a box somewhere.

alsriv2 · 11-19-2013, 10:16 AM

Great work you are doing here on that truck.

Please keep us up to date as you make progress.

Mike T · 11-20-2013, 01:42 PM

Great looking truck...One of mine (below) took a swim in Katrina too, 7 feet of good ole salt water...though not my C/10 at least!

Katrina/10 · 11-20-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike T

Great looking truck...One of mine (below) took a swim in Katrina too, 7 feet of good ole salt water...though not my C/10 at least!

Wow, car looks great now! Glad you could save it. My truck was in Porteaux Bay during the storm, about 12 feet of water there I think. Truck got washed into the neigbor's yard down the street.

What is that satin finish you have on the car? I like it.

10-09-2011, 11:23 AM	#2
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 Got the dash painted with the correct 518 medium green, thanks to some help with the color code from this site. http:// __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

10-09-2011, 12:17 PM	#3
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Katrina/10 Looking good.Keep on truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

10-09-2011, 12:28 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Katrina/10 My cab is stalled, waiting on some corners and rockers to be installed. It's always good to save 'em from the crusher. As for the Laguna....it's one of those cars from the mid-Seventies that some people just don't appreciate. That era was an awkward one for the industry. Making the transition from musclecars to economy cars really sucked, if you lived through it. We went from having it all in 1970, to wishing for the "good old days" and not getting any real relief until GM and FoMoCo got back into the performance game in the mid-Eighties. Keep it up. You're doing good. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-09-2011, 07:55 PM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Katrina/10 Those Laguna's are getting more popular and I like them anyway.They are now being welcomed into the ACES'(American Chevelle Enthuisiast's Society) family by the founder of our club Chuck Hanson who just happens to own two very nice examples of the Laguna's .I think they are finally going to get the respect they deserved all along .

10-10-2011, 10:43 AM	#10
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: Katrina/10 Nice Save! The project is looking great. Where did you find that 69 cab? It's hard to find them here in MS and not be rusted out.

10-10-2011, 12:54 PM	#12
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: Katrina/10 That's going to be one happy truck when your through! I'm an expert on the hurricane thing, my home has been destroyed 3 times here in central FL and I was in Homestead when Andrew destroyed EVERYTHING. My job now is building Hurricane Impact shelters (Hospitals, Schools, etc.) so we have a place to hide Good luck on your build bro. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-16-2013, 06:24 PM	#13
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 It's been a long time since I updated this, but have been doing a lot of work on this truck that I posted in other threads. I finished the interior, painted the cab, and most recently installed the bumper, cowl, radio antenna and wipers. Attached Images __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

11-16-2013, 07:05 PM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Katrina/10 Looking good ,youre in the home stretch now .

11-16-2013, 08:35 PM	#15
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Katrina/10 Sweet, very nice!

11-18-2013, 07:05 PM	#16
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,281	Re: Katrina/10 Great project and story! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

11-18-2013, 07:24 PM	#17
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 Thanks, I've been working on it for 5 years! __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

11-18-2013, 09:18 PM	#18
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Katrina/10 This thread needs a couple before pictures. __________________ 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

11-18-2013, 09:26 PM	#19
DKclassis72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: orlando, FL Posts: 52	Re: Katrina/10 beautiful truck!

11-19-2013, 10:03 AM	#21
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: Katrina/10 Really like the way your cab came out. Mine wasnt two tone from the factory, but man yours looks good... you got me thinking... Youve got me thinking...lol Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing the rest of your progress __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

11-19-2013, 10:16 AM	#23
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Katrina/10 Great work you are doing here on that truck. Please keep us up to date as you make progress. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB



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11-20-2013, 01:42 PM	#24
Mike T Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs MS Posts: 14	Re: Katrina/10 Great looking truck...One of mine (below) took a swim in Katrina too, 7 feet of good ole salt water...though not my C/10 at least! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB 1967 Camaro RS Covertible 1931 Ford Roadster 327-Muncie 4 Speed 1951 Ford F1 chevy powered project and less interesting 4 wheeled stuff..

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