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[GR8-68]

Your right, it is easier from the keyboard

[GR8-68]

Woohoo !!! 😆 Doug Thorley mid lengths came today.

[GR8-68]

Don't do it, it hurts

[flashed]

No pain,no gain.

[zicc1835]

ouch....im sure it won't slow you down

[GR8-68]

Your right John have to put in blood, sweat and tears.

It slowed me down for a minute or two.

[GR8-68]

Goodbye to the cutout dash, hello to the new

[cknfrmr]

man I hate to see that CAT tag go. congrads on all your progress. your gonna make your goal for sure. you really have a beautiful truck and something to be proud of. cant wait to see you driving it around on the streets.

[GR8-68]

Me too but I really wanted something that fit the theme of the truck better. You need a tag for yours ?

[cknfrmr]

I have some theme ones as well. would just use as wall art in your shop. new one looks good one there. matches your theme perfect.

[GR8-68]

What is ypur theme ?

[GR8-68]

Finally a good coat of epoxy primer on the floor.

[GR8-68]

Wrapping it up for today

[cknfrmr]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

What is ypur theme ?

old school with a touch of rat rod.

[rusty76]

Looking awesome. Ouch on the wound but your good to go.

[GR8-68]

Yep, it will be okay. I am still trying to meet that June deadline though

[rusty76]

You'll do good. I think you are right on schedule.

[GR8-68]

Yes, it is time to pull the cab back off and finish up on the frame, suspension and getting the motor set right. I had to change my motor mounts to fit the headers they would not clear so now I have pulled the frame mounts off the 78 chassis and they clear fine. So, you can make camaro headers work on a c10

I will be partially tearing down the motor to do a few mods to it, I do have concern with the motor so I want to check into it further, may do a complete rebuild and add some other mods to it while I am into it.

[flashed]

I love following your and Jesse's build ,I want to see both trucks when done one day .

[GR8-68]

Thanks for following along John, it definitely has its challenges but will be rewarding the day I get to pull it out on the street and drive it once again

[flashed]

Mine was built by a great friends shop and took 5 years to build but I do enjoy driving it .He has just got my 1 ton 72 back on the road and next week will start getting my 72 4x4 road worthy ,It will just be a beater truck and I really look forward to it .But I do want to come see your truck one day .

[zicc1835]

Larry
I may need some schooling on what type mounts you are using as you know I have the original engine stands I think I will go with headman shortys when I get to that phase ..want to make sure i have the right application
Jess

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by flashed

I love following your and Jesse's build ,I want to see both trucks when done one day .

Technically my truck is done, I'm just making it what I wanted it to be 20 years ago when that 15 year old kid bought it. You can see it at Run to the Sun this weekend, well at least on Saturday, 'cause I have jack squat for vacation time. It does look like it might be a bit chilly for the beach this weekend though...

These build threads take on a new meaning when you meet the members and see the trucks in person. I saw Larry's in late jan/early Feb? and now I want to see it done too.

[boostedc10]

Making some really good progress Larry. The bed wood turned out really nice and the black strips really make it stand out.

[Lorne]

Larry,
Just finished looking at every page of your build and I'm blown away by what you've done to this truck! I'm sure that you'll be right on target for June. Keep up the great work and maybe if I have time I will make the trip down to check it out.
Lorne
Si vis pacem, para bellum