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palposity · 04-22-2010, 08:13 AM

I just picked up this bed/cab combo from another member. (FAT HOE---Great guy).

The cab in this pic will be used for Pops.

*87 chevy silverado* · 04-24-2010, 03:20 PM

so it turned out good?

79gmc5.3 · 04-24-2010, 07:24 PM

Nice score on the Cab and bed! Is that your home shop? If so I am really jealous!

*Stitch* · 04-24-2010, 09:54 PM

I'm glad they made it back in one piece...looks like the baby straps actually held together for the trip

it was good meeting you and hopefully we can get together again sometime...you're always welcome down here in the country...

palposity · 04-25-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado

so it turned out good?

Yep....All good sir. Thank you.

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Originally Posted by 79gmc5.3

Nice score on the Cab and bed! Is that your home shop? If so I am really jealous!

Thank you. It is my home shop. It's been my dream for a while. 32'x48' pole barn with an upstairs that is 14'x48'. It's really a bit smaller than my initial dream of 40'x100', but I can always add on to this later if finances permit

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Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

I'm glad they made it back in one piece...looks like the baby straps actually held together for the trip

it was good meeting you and hopefully we can get together again sometime...you're always welcome down here in the country...

Thanks bro

And thanks again for your hospitality. It was great meeting you as well. Yes I was a bit nervous about the baby straps so we re-enforced them with some more substantial straps first thing the next morning.

palposity · 04-25-2010, 07:51 AM

Got the cab ripped off. Almost literally....the front two bolts for the cab mounts were a bit stubborn. The impact wrench would not move them so I borrowed my father in law's 3/4" drive socket set that he uses for his farm equipment. That moved the one on the driver side, but it ended up just tearing what was left of the bracket off of the cab. It freed it up though

Here are some pics.

palposity · 05-19-2010, 02:30 PM

Got the rad support off finally. I took it off yesterday morning, but my time was limited because I was going in for knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus and remove a bone fragment. So I was not able to get the drivetrain pulled yet.

palposity · 05-19-2010, 02:34 PM

I was hoping to clean the radiator up and re-use it as I thought it was in better shape. It was a newer replacement (LOL--10 years ago). Although the truck only got driven about 3K/year for the past 10 years I guess sitting outside does more damage in our climate than driving.

baclay9 · 05-19-2010, 03:24 PM

Looks like you've got some work ahead of you man. Good job so far. I am so glad I don't have to deal with the rust issues you northern guys do.

*Stitch* · 05-19-2010, 07:50 PM

darn it...I got one of those sitting beside the shed too...lol

palposity · 05-19-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

darn it...I got one of those sitting beside the shed too...lol

Maybe next time we meet up we can work something out. Us Northerners like to make trips down south

BTW Chuck---How is the new baby?

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Originally Posted by baclay9

Looks like you've got some work ahead of you man. Good job so far. I am so glad I don't have to deal with the rust issues you northern guys do.

Yes sir I do. Fortunately I bought a parts truck with a 100% solid rust free frame that I will be cleaning up/repainting so that I can rebuild Pops on a solid foundation. Thans for your good wishes.

palposity · 05-19-2010, 08:59 PM

I just have to add that I can't wait to get to the stage where all the rust is gone and I am cleaning, painting, and reassembling. I look at the other threads like Menace and Glock and those builds are just gorgeous. Oh well. I'll get there sooner or later.

*Stitch* · 05-19-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by palposity

Maybe next time we meet up we can work something out. Us Northerners like to make trips down south

BTW Chuck---How is the new baby?

he's doing awesome...growing up fast...when Taylor was little, we wanted her to grow up fast...we wanted her to walk and talk...now this one we want he to stay little forever and he's growing so fast...lol

glimmertwin01 · 05-20-2010, 07:27 AM

Hey man I live in rochester. and work in cuse.... I woulod suggest a solid frame and POR it! Ive used it with great success, as for parts i know of several local yard that might have some useable stuff... and of course i have a small collection of stuff...
a great yard is up in Red Creek.... another for good cheap solid stuff is Trouts..but the inventory moves fast.... any help i can be LMK... maybe i can come by after work on the way home and see what you have an need and make suggestions... (look at my builds) looks like u got a leg up on parts..I know where a rust free 80 K10 a cheap... its a NM truck. look in the blazer post.... its the red one its in SODUS
Dan

palposity · 05-20-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by glimmertwin01

Hey man I live in rochester. and work in cuse.... I woulod suggest a solid frame and POR it! Ive used it with great success, as for parts i know of several local yard that might have some useable stuff... and of course i have a small collection of stuff...
a great yard is up in Red Creek.... another for good cheap solid stuff is Trouts..but the inventory moves fast.... any help i can be LMK... maybe i can come by after work on the way home and see what you have an need and make suggestions... (look at my builds) looks like u got a leg up on parts..I know where a rust free 80 K10 a cheap... its a NM truck. look in the blazer post.... its the red one its in SODUS
Dan

Hi Dan,

It's good to know there is a local friend on the board. You are welcome to swing by in the evening some time. I would love to have some additional input on both of my projects. If you drive the thruway from Cuse to Rochester I live just one exit off of 690 in Baldwinsville. Right now I am recovering from knee surgery and on crutches so it will be a few weeks before I can get back to working on these projects, but I would be happy to walk through the shop with you. Thanks for the offer.

Charlie

palposity · 05-20-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

he's doing awesome...growing up fast...when Taylor was little, we wanted her to grow up fast...we wanted her to walk and talk...now this one we want he to stay little forever and he's growing so fast...lol

I know how that is. My kids are turning 7 and 4 soon. They seem to just grow faster as time goes on. Coincidentally my gray hairs seem to spread in the same fashion.

glimmertwin01 · 05-20-2010, 11:20 AM

OK Charlie...will do..glad to help ill be in touch

palposity · 05-27-2010, 05:53 PM

I AM ABSOLUTELY STOKED!

I just picked up my new sandblasting cabinet at Harbor Freight. I got the free standing floor model. They had them on sale for $219 (normally $299). I talked myself into it because the sale ended today. The bad news is it takes an air flow rate of over 9CFM so I'm going to have to go after work and purchase a brand new 60 Gallon Air compressor at Home Depot

I will get the cabinet assembled and air compressor installed over the long Memorial Day weekend. Then I will post some pics of my updated shop! Once that is done it will be time to obliterate some rust and paint up some frames and suspension parts on a couple of project trucks!

menace121978 · 05-27-2010, 06:35 PM

buddy! those are the 1st things i bought too

palposity · 05-27-2010, 06:38 PM

Thanks Dennis! I was a little worried about the blasting cabinet because I read a couple bad reviews on the HF version, but I think it will work out okay.

glimmertwin01 · 05-27-2010, 07:22 PM

cool deal man

menace121978 · 05-27-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by palposity

Thanks Dennis! I was a little worried about the blasting cabinet because I read a couple bad reviews on the HF version, but I think it will work out okay.

will A-arms and big stuff fit in there? put enough air to it and it will be fine. worse comes to worse use the gun and put the hose in a 5 gallon bucket to do the big stuff.

palposity · 05-28-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

will A-arms and big stuff fit in there? put enough air to it and it will be fine. worse comes to worse use the gun and put the hose in a 5 gallon bucket to do the big stuff.

Yes...they certainly will fit in there. The reviews I read suggested that the door latch was cheap and prone to break and the unit needed its seems sealed with silicone to keep the dust contained. Those are things I can handle for the cheap price I got it for. It takes 9CFM's of air pressure and the compressor I'm picking up today should be able to handle that just fine.

palposity · 06-27-2010, 08:03 AM

Finally got myself back to where I can get some work done since my knee surgery 5 weeks ago. Got the engine/tranny out. Oh...and got my new 60 gallon compressor installed! I LOVE it so much more than my little 1 gallon HF Pancake compressor!

*Stitch* · 06-27-2010, 08:55 AM

Nice nice. I'm gonna take the bed off the crewcab today and see about cutting the back of the frame off and installing the gas tanks

04-22-2010, 08:13 AM	#26
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) I just picked up this bed/cab combo from another member. (FAT HOE---Great guy). The cab in this pic will be used for Pops. Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

04-24-2010, 03:20 PM	#27
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) so it turned out good?

04-24-2010, 07:24 PM	#28
79gmc5.3 6.0L power......... Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 292	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Nice score on the Cab and bed! Is that your home shop? If so I am really jealous! __________________ What ever the mind of man can conceive......... he can achieve! My built thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375914 1979 GMC Sierra 6.0 L 4L60E 1995 Mustang GT 347

04-24-2010, 09:54 PM	#29
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) I'm glad they made it back in one piece...looks like the baby straps actually held together for the trip it was good meeting you and hopefully we can get together again sometime...you're always welcome down here in the country...

04-25-2010, 07:51 AM	#31
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Got the cab ripped off. Almost literally....the front two bolts for the cab mounts were a bit stubborn. The impact wrench would not move them so I borrowed my father in law's 3/4" drive socket set that he uses for his farm equipment. That moved the one on the driver side, but it ended up just tearing what was left of the bracket off of the cab. It freed it up though Here are some pics. Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

05-19-2010, 02:30 PM	#32
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Got the rad support off finally. I took it off yesterday morning, but my time was limited because I was going in for knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus and remove a bone fragment. So I was not able to get the drivetrain pulled yet. Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

05-19-2010, 02:34 PM	#33
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) I was hoping to clean the radiator up and re-use it as I thought it was in better shape. It was a newer replacement (LOL--10 years ago). Although the truck only got driven about 3K/year for the past 10 years I guess sitting outside does more damage in our climate than driving. Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

05-19-2010, 03:24 PM	#34
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Looks like you've got some work ahead of you man. Good job so far. I am so glad I don't have to deal with the rust issues you northern guys do.

05-19-2010, 07:50 PM	#35
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) darn it...I got one of those sitting beside the shed too...lol

05-19-2010, 08:59 PM	#37
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) I just have to add that I can't wait to get to the stage where all the rust is gone and I am cleaning, painting, and reassembling. I look at the other threads like Menace and Glock and those builds are just gorgeous. Oh well. I'll get there sooner or later. __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

05-20-2010, 07:27 AM	#39
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Hey man I live in rochester. and work in cuse.... I woulod suggest a solid frame and POR it! Ive used it with great success, as for parts i know of several local yard that might have some useable stuff... and of course i have a small collection of stuff... a great yard is up in Red Creek.... another for good cheap solid stuff is Trouts..but the inventory moves fast.... any help i can be LMK... maybe i can come by after work on the way home and see what you have an need and make suggestions... (look at my builds) looks like u got a leg up on parts..I know where a rust free 80 K10 a cheap... its a NM truck. look in the blazer post.... its the red one its in SODUS Dan __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style Last edited by glimmertwin01; 05-20-2010 at 07:28 AM.

05-20-2010, 11:20 AM	#42
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) OK Charlie...will do..glad to help ill be in touch __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

05-27-2010, 05:53 PM	#43
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) I AM ABSOLUTELY STOKED! I just picked up my new sandblasting cabinet at Harbor Freight. I got the free standing floor model. They had them on sale for $219 (normally $299). I talked myself into it because the sale ended today. The bad news is it takes an air flow rate of over 9CFM so I'm going to have to go after work and purchase a brand new 60 Gallon Air compressor at Home Depot I will get the cabinet assembled and air compressor installed over the long Memorial Day weekend. Then I will post some pics of my updated shop! Once that is done it will be time to obliterate some rust and paint up some frames and suspension parts on a couple of project trucks! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

05-27-2010, 06:35 PM	#44
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) buddy! those are the 1st things i bought too __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

05-27-2010, 06:38 PM	#45
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Thanks Dennis! I was a little worried about the blasting cabinet because I read a couple bad reviews on the HF version, but I think it will work out okay. __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB



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05-27-2010, 07:22 PM	#46
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) cool deal man __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

06-27-2010, 08:03 AM	#49
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Finally got myself back to where I can get some work done since my knee surgery 5 weeks ago. Got the engine/tranny out. Oh...and got my new 60 gallon compressor installed! I LOVE it so much more than my little 1 gallon HF Pancake compressor! Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

06-27-2010, 08:55 AM	#50
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Project Pops (1980 C10 Build Project) Nice nice. I'm gonna take the bed off the crewcab today and see about cutting the back of the frame off and installing the gas tanks

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