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ChevLoRay · 01-17-2008, 07:38 AM

Not to hijack your post/thread, but I asked this same question back in '01, after my previous long-term employer eliminated my department and my job. I got one of those "packages" that had me thinking about what I could/would do with the money.

My wife and I have five kids.

Need I say more?

Oh, when my Dad died almost a year ago, he left me enough money to start on my truck. It won't be enough, but "Thanks, Dad!"

If someone was to lay 10 large on me for my truck and nothing else.....engine and tranmission and "stuff"....would be on my list.

El Bombero · 01-17-2008, 08:46 AM

Id chop down my LWB to a SWB then do get some professional body and paint work

rcrahn · 01-17-2008, 04:42 AM

hook it up to a new bass boat

69long"n"low · 01-17-2008, 05:19 AM

paint/body work tools and interior just finish it up a lil then what ever was left use for the gas tank

Bishops Trucks · 01-17-2008, 05:27 AM

Paint my truck and my Camaro.

Dingfodgy · 01-17-2008, 05:58 AM

After paying the obligatory 35% "Wife Tax"- I'd take the balance and go get a '62 Impala I've had my eye on for awhile. That way I still have something cool to drive whilst the '67 LWB goes into the shop for some Shortbed Surgery. If there just happened to be a couple duckets left- I'd score some new BFG's and a 3/5 drop for the old girl.

**SactoJim** · 01-17-2008, 06:04 AM

Gas money.

**truckdude239** · 01-17-2008, 06:46 AM

send it to the body shop and have them doo allt he body work

Psycho71 · 01-17-2008, 07:16 AM

Hmm,
Let's see.

Build a hyd roller 383 (450hp +/-),a gear vendor OD behind my 350 turbo, install eaton posi w/3:73's

If anything was left after that, I'd put it into rear dics, and suspension.

Or I'd go all out with the awesome paint job, and spend the rest on suspension, and motor upgrades.

Jay

weasel29gm · 01-17-2008, 07:25 AM

1) Aftermarket air... 2) Buy another project... 3) Mig welder... 4) Any leftover gas and $$$ for the shows in 08!!!!

70rs/ss · 01-17-2008, 07:30 AM

Well, this isn't too tough, then on the other hand it is impossible. I have a 2wd Blazer, 5.3/4l60e, 6.0/4l80e, Vortec 350 (ready to assemble), Vortec 454's X's 2 (both to be 496-502's full roller {already, thanks, GM!}) a 4-bolt 454 GM block from my 90 454 SS truck, another 454 from a 74 truck, nasty 4-bolt 350 on engine stand, LT1/4l60e (aluminum heads and all!), Holley Aluminum heads for nasty 500hp 383 to come. I have two complete sets of disc brake parts (each set is for front and rear discs!) Two 3:73 posi rears, both to get the before mentioned disc brakes, I have a NV4500, and 4x4 Blazer with 454/4-speed (Yeah that's a total of 5 454's if you were counting, and I may have more, that I can't remember!?) I have three complete sets of Vortec 454 heads, 100cc's, oval ports that flow as good or better than most high dollar aftermarket heads!! I have 6 or 8 350's some of which will be 383's (Vortec or Lt1 because it'll have a roller cam already!) I have more stuff, not bragging, as a matter of fact seeing it all typed out here, I've decided I may be sick!! Now for the 10 G's I'd like to finish one of these things and use some of this stuff I have been collecting over the years!!! I also have a 70 RS/SS Camaro, a 67 Chevelle (4-door, but still!!) 90 454 SS, 72 K5 Blazer, 72 2wd Blazer. Please don't call the loony bin on my they'll lock me up and destroy the key. Holy crap, anybody have 10 "real" G's they'd like to spend, I need to have a garage sale!!!

toomanytoyz · 01-17-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

Well, this isn't too tough, then on the other hand it is impossible. I have a 2wd Blazer, 5.3/4l60e, 6.0/4l80e, Vortec 350 (ready to assemble), Vortec 454's X's 2 (both to be 496-502's full roller {already, thanks, GM!}) a 4-bolt 454 GM block from my 90 454 SS truck, another 454 from a 74 truck, nasty 4-bolt 350 on engine stand, LT1/4l60e (aluminum heads and all!), Holley Aluminum heads for nasty 500hp 383 to come. I have two complete sets of disc brake parts (each set is for front and rear discs!) Two 3:73 posi rears, both to get the before mentioned disc brakes, I have a NV4500, and 4x4 Blazer with 454/4-speed (Yeah that's a total of 5 454's if you were counting, and I may have more, that I can't remember!?) I have three complete sets of Vortec 454 heads, 100cc's, oval ports that flow as good or better than most high dollar aftermarket heads!! I have 6 or 8 350's some of which will be 383's (Vortec or Lt1 because it'll have a roller cam already!) I have more stuff, not bragging, as a matter of fact seeing it all typed out here, I've decided I may be sick!! Now for the 10 G's I'd like to finish one of these things and use some of this stuff I have been collecting over the years!!! I also have a 70 RS/SS Camaro, a 67 Chevelle (4-door, but still!!) 90 454 SS, 72 K5 Blazer, 72 2wd Blazer. Please don't call the loony bin on my they'll lock me up and destroy the key. Holy crap, anybody have 10 "real" G's they'd like to spend, I need to have a garage sale!!!

I would Finish Paying Mike (70rs/ss) for the 67 Stepper so he Could buy another 454

Rick

70rs/ss · 01-17-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

I would Finish Paying Mike (70rs/ss) for the 67 Stepper so he Could buy another 454

Rick

Somebody has to keep OPEC busy, right!! Hoping to get some e85 stations around here then I'll do an E85 502 with stupid compression, since we all know e85 is 100 octane, right!! Plus I am seriously thinking of the biodiesel set up as well for my hotrod diesel truck. I love the smell of burnt french fry oil!

Ackattack · 01-17-2008, 08:05 AM

Well right now I'm working on my restoration, and don't really have a budget....just the more I spend the longer it will take sorta thing. So some things that I'd do that aren't currently in the plans: Aftermarket front suspension of some sort, big Bear Brakes, and then go ahead an plop that super charger on top of the 5.3 (actually I'd probably switch to a 6.0L to run the new L76 heads! and then put a super charger on it)

TP from Cntl PA · 01-17-2008, 08:12 AM

Finish my C-20 with the Cummins............I'd let someone else do the body work, but still paint it ourselves, buy an aluminum stake body, and a ZF-6spd new.

1969K10 · 01-17-2008, 08:19 AM

body panels!, cheap-o paint job, under/overdrive, rebuild my 14-bolt & matching D44 (or replace w/ D60). And if anything was left over, 383!!

jackyl9999 · 01-17-2008, 08:34 AM

Pay someone to focus on my truck and put it back together.

streetstar · 01-17-2008, 08:34 AM

10k would come close to finishing my '69 GMC the way i want it.

POR-15 the frame and suspension, allocate $5000 for paint, buddy buckets covered in black vinyl, wood bed, and a mildly warmed up 454 with alloy heads disguised to look like a 402 from back in the day. Not sure if i could swing Vintage air with just 10k, -- so i would save 2k more and do that

NONHOG · 01-17-2008, 08:42 AM

Disc in front , hidden hitch in rear , car trailer to load a beat up musclecar

(that I have yet to find)

**Hart_Rod** · 01-17-2008, 09:04 AM

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rodstored-72 · 01-17-2008, 09:26 AM

I Would Get My Paint & Body Work Finished. Then I Would Finish My Interior. I Guess Then Some Wheels & Tires. After All That I Would Sell It & By A Barrett-jackson Camaro Or A Really Good Kit Cobra....

72BlckButy · 01-17-2008, 09:45 AM

Don't tell anyone.... especially you guys!

You would help me spend it to quick!

Put it the bank, but hopefully be able to at least start on my truck...

71big block · 01-17-2008, 10:49 AM

Blower for my 572, new wood bed floor, 4 link, wheels and tires

JAKES 68GMC · 01-17-2008, 11:17 AM

Probably build my 350 into a 383 with the best of everything, put a NV4500 in, power steering, open knuckle front end to turn sharper, some 33's on 16.5 aluminum slots, small 2-3"lift, get the bodywork and paint done, fix the wheelhop

make it reliable and drive it. Then save what money is left over.

clemson71guy · 01-17-2008, 11:24 AM

put some airbags on it, 18 inch foose wheels, chrome everything out under the hood, and put some subs in it.

01-17-2008, 07:38 AM	#1
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: If you had $10,000... What would you do to your truck? Not to hijack your post/thread, but I asked this same question back in '01, after my previous long-term employer eliminated my department and my job. I got one of those "packages" that had me thinking about what I could/would do with the money. My wife and I have five kids. Need I say more? Oh, when my Dad died almost a year ago, he left me enough money to start on my truck. It won't be enough, but "Thanks, Dad!" If someone was to lay 10 large on me for my truck and nothing else.....engine and tranmission and "stuff"....would be on my list. __________________ 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.

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El Bombero Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fremont, Ca Posts: 40	Re: If you had $10,000... What would you do to your truck? Id chop down my LWB to a SWB then do get some professional body and paint work __________________ They sure don't make 'em like that anymore

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Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: If you had $10,000... What would you do to your truck? Hmm, Let's see. Build a hyd roller 383 (450hp +/-),a gear vendor OD behind my 350 turbo, install eaton posi w/3:73's If anything was left after that, I'd put it into rear dics, and suspension. Or I'd go all out with the awesome paint job, and spend the rest on suspension, and motor upgrades. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

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70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: If you had $10,000... What would you do to your truck? Well, this isn't too tough, then on the other hand it is impossible. I have a 2wd Blazer, 5.3/4l60e, 6.0/4l80e, Vortec 350 (ready to assemble), Vortec 454's X's 2 (both to be 496-502's full roller {already, thanks, GM!}) a 4-bolt 454 GM block from my 90 454 SS truck, another 454 from a 74 truck, nasty 4-bolt 350 on engine stand, LT1/4l60e (aluminum heads and all!), Holley Aluminum heads for nasty 500hp 383 to come. I have two complete sets of disc brake parts (each set is for front and rear discs!) Two 3:73 posi rears, both to get the before mentioned disc brakes, I have a NV4500, and 4x4 Blazer with 454/4-speed (Yeah that's a total of 5 454's if you were counting, and I may have more, that I can't remember!?) I have three complete sets of Vortec 454 heads, 100cc's, oval ports that flow as good or better than most high dollar aftermarket heads!! I have 6 or 8 350's some of which will be 383's (Vortec or Lt1 because it'll have a roller cam already!) I have more stuff, not bragging, as a matter of fact seeing it all typed out here, I've decided I may be sick!! Now for the 10 G's I'd like to finish one of these things and use some of this stuff I have been collecting over the years!!! I also have a 70 RS/SS Camaro, a 67 Chevelle (4-door, but still!!) 90 454 SS, 72 K5 Blazer, 72 2wd Blazer. Please don't call the loony bin on my they'll lock me up and destroy the key. Holy crap, anybody have 10 "real" G's they'd like to spend, I need to have a garage sale!!! Last edited by 70rs/ss; 01-17-2008 at 07:35 AM.

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streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: If you had $10,000... What would you do to your truck? 10k would come close to finishing my '69 GMC the way i want it. POR-15 the frame and suspension, allocate $5000 for paint, buddy buckets covered in black vinyl, wood bed, and a mildly warmed up 454 with alloy heads disguised to look like a 402 from back in the day. Not sure if i could swing Vintage air with just 10k, -- so i would save 2k more and do that __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

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