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Brad · 02-16-2006, 04:15 AM

I also got the bed installed while parts were in the shop or being worked on. I just need to get a buddy over to help me square things up and bolt things down.

Brad · 02-16-2006, 04:21 AM

Yesterday and today I focused on getting doors on it. As usual, I ran into several other 'small' issues, but finally got them on. I keep forgetting that those 2 hour jobs actually require 16 hours!

They're not on absolutely perfect, but pretty good considering I've never hung a door before. They shut very well, but I'll go back and redo them 'down the road'.

She's coming along and turning into the Circus Wagon I knew she could be!

Wait'll ya see the front clip!

bigjimzlll · 02-16-2006, 10:09 AM

looks good...if you can't do ramps or stands...turn the concrete blocks so the holes face up. They are much stronger that way.

Brad · 02-16-2006, 12:11 PM

Good point. It's coming down off them very soon anyway.

Tynee · 02-16-2006, 02:45 PM

Brad, I've REALLY been enjoying watching your project come along in your back yard!! Keep posting updates. I can't wait to see the finished product. Do you know how many great looks you're gonna get when you tell people, "Yeah, I built that in the yard without a garage to work in."

If you don't mind me asking, do you have a guestimate of how much you'll have in the truck when you complete it? I bet this is going to be proof that you don't have to be rich to have a nice, restored classic, daily driver.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-16-2006, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Good point. It's coming down off them very soon anyway.

Not to bash how you do things (I've done this too) but I wouldn't use concrete blocks period. When I was doing my front suspension rebuild I was installing the brake booster when the cement blocks I had the frame supported under (remember no front suspension) on the driver side crushed and the truck fell down and went boom. Thankfully I had a couple tires under the truck as well so she only fell a couple inches. I needed to go clean my pants after that happened. Please use big ole honkin wood blocks or real jackstands. Your safety isn't worth the price of not buying a set

Truck's lookin great. Keep the progress pics commin!

Brad · 02-16-2006, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the encouragement Tynee and others. It's easy to get bogged down and wonder if it's all really worth it sometimes. I'm sooooooo looking forward to driving it again. My S-10 is very comfortable and very reliable, but it just doesn't have character.

Frizzle Fry · 02-16-2006, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

My S-10 is very comfortable and very reliable, but it just doesn't have character.

I hear ya there Brad. I traded a late 90's Ranger straight across for my first 67-72, a 69 short step. I was just too board with the ho-hum truck and wasn't inspired to spend any time or money on it. Now I have the opposite situation and there's no turning back

Brad · 02-25-2006, 01:07 AM

I worked on my truck today. A buddy came over and helped me align the doors. It's not nearly as complicated as I thought it would be, it's just tedius and time consuming. I didn't even have to use my persuader tool much at all today!

Now if I could just figure out where this part goes...

Brad · 02-25-2006, 01:14 AM

Next, we put on the driver side fender. We were amazed at how well it fit. I didn't have to do much aligning at all. Here are some pics.

I'm currently up to 7 different colors on this truck including two different shades of blue!

Isn't she purty?

Tomorrow I'll be working on finishing up bolting down the driver side fender and starting on the passenger side. I'm getting closer to driving her.

**Palf70Step** · 02-25-2006, 09:50 AM

Looking good Brad. That 250 loooks so alone in there

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Brad · 03-22-2006, 01:10 AM

Well it's been awhile since I last posted on this and this post will be wrapping up soon. I finally insured it and drove it home tonight. It felt sooooo good to be driving this again. It's certainly not the prettiest in town, but it's got much more character than my S-10. I love the S-10 and it's a very reliable, comfortable vehicle, but boring. I love working on my classic cars and although it can be dangerous in terms of putting too much time into them rather than more important things, it's a very satisfying feeling driving around a vehicle you rebuilt inside and out and knowing waaaaay more than the average person about the vehicle you're driving.

Finally, the comraderie we all share with this hobby can't be beat!

I'll post pics tomorrow!

71-longbed · 03-22-2006, 03:05 AM

hey .. nice pics .. you dork !!.... j/k

71-longbed · 03-22-2006, 03:08 AM

heres your new avatar brad

71-longbed · 03-22-2006, 03:10 AM

here

sixty8c10 · 03-22-2006, 04:52 AM

looks good............. keep the progress pics coming.

silvertonguedevil · 05-28-2006, 08:34 PM

Hey, I just ran across this while doing a search for something else and I noticed there are no final pics. I'd like to see how this came out. Nice work Brad!!

sixty8c10 · 05-30-2006, 12:14 AM

so .. uh.. where's the pics

Brad · 05-30-2006, 11:48 PM

Sorry guys I was waiting for the right place and time to take some good pics near a scenic river here, but I'd keep forgetting. With that being said here's a pic of I took tonight where it sits for now.

I was driving it for about a month and have decided to park it again until I sell my S-10 at which point I'll begin driving it again as the daily driver. I've still got a TON of work to do on her, but she's very driveable and very fun to drive at that. I was amazed at how many people came up to me to tell me "what a nice truck". Not 'nice' as in many of the trucks on here, but a neat truck with lot's of potential. Heck, before it was cut up it only had 1 color. At last count it's now up to 8. Well, it's my little circus wagon and I'll provide better pics down the road, once I start driving it again.

Brainchild · 05-31-2006, 12:23 AM

Looking real good IMO,Nothing wrong with having one several colors.People won't mistake you for someone else,they don't me.One of a kind rat rod for me

As long as the wheels are centered and not like a clown car it's all good.

Brad · 10-30-2006, 06:37 PM

Here's a couple current pics of what my little 'Circus Wagon' looks like now

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Brad · 10-30-2006, 06:38 PM

Uhm, it's got one heck of an antenna!

*72CSTC5* · 10-30-2006, 06:53 PM

Dang you found some good clean sheetmetal there. Shouldnt be that hard to complete the body and paint work on it.

86swb · 10-30-2006, 07:18 PM

looking good!

71-longbed · 10-30-2006, 07:20 PM

looking nice and straight !!!... if your ever down in salem .. i have one i'll let you work on

....

keep up the great posts

peace

02-16-2006, 04:15 AM	#76
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! I also got the bed installed while parts were in the shop or being worked on. I just need to get a buddy over to help me square things up and bolt things down. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 02-16-2006 at 12:15 PM.

02-16-2006, 04:21 AM	#77
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Yesterday and today I focused on getting doors on it. As usual, I ran into several other 'small' issues, but finally got them on. I keep forgetting that those 2 hour jobs actually require 16 hours! They're not on absolutely perfect, but pretty good considering I've never hung a door before. They shut very well, but I'll go back and redo them 'down the road'. She's coming along and turning into the Circus Wagon I knew she could be! Wait'll ya see the front clip! Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 02-16-2006 at 04:23 AM.

02-16-2006, 10:09 AM	#78
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02-16-2006, 12:11 PM	#79
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Good point. It's coming down off them very soon anyway. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

02-16-2006, 02:45 PM	#80
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Brad, I've REALLY been enjoying watching your project come along in your back yard!! Keep posting updates. I can't wait to see the finished product. Do you know how many great looks you're gonna get when you tell people, "Yeah, I built that in the yard without a garage to work in." If you don't mind me asking, do you have a guestimate of how much you'll have in the truck when you complete it? I bet this is going to be proof that you don't have to be rich to have a nice, restored classic, daily driver. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT. Last edited by Tynee; 02-16-2006 at 02:48 PM.

02-16-2006, 04:53 PM	#82
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Thanks for the encouragement Tynee and others. It's easy to get bogged down and wonder if it's all really worth it sometimes. I'm sooooooo looking forward to driving it again. My S-10 is very comfortable and very reliable, but it just doesn't have character. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 02-16-2006 at 04:54 PM.

02-25-2006, 01:07 AM	#84
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! I worked on my truck today. A buddy came over and helped me align the doors. It's not nearly as complicated as I thought it would be, it's just tedius and time consuming. I didn't even have to use my persuader tool much at all today! Now if I could just figure out where this part goes... Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 02-25-2006 at 01:09 AM.

02-25-2006, 01:14 AM	#85
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Next, we put on the driver side fender. We were amazed at how well it fit. I didn't have to do much aligning at all. Here are some pics. I'm currently up to 7 different colors on this truck including two different shades of blue! Isn't she purty? Tomorrow I'll be working on finishing up bolting down the driver side fender and starting on the passenger side. I'm getting closer to driving her. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 02-25-2006 at 01:17 AM.

02-25-2006, 09:50 AM	#86
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Looking good Brad. That 250 loooks so alone in there . __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-22-2006, 01:10 AM	#87
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Well it's been awhile since I last posted on this and this post will be wrapping up soon. I finally insured it and drove it home tonight. It felt sooooo good to be driving this again. It's certainly not the prettiest in town, but it's got much more character than my S-10. I love the S-10 and it's a very reliable, comfortable vehicle, but boring. I love working on my classic cars and although it can be dangerous in terms of putting too much time into them rather than more important things, it's a very satisfying feeling driving around a vehicle you rebuilt inside and out and knowing waaaaay more than the average person about the vehicle you're driving. Finally, the comraderie we all share with this hobby can't be beat! I'll post pics tomorrow! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-22-2006, 03:05 AM	#88
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! hey .. nice pics .. you dork !!.... j/k __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

03-22-2006, 03:08 AM	#89
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! heres your new avatar brad __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

03-22-2006, 03:10 AM	#90
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! here Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

03-22-2006, 04:52 AM	#91
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05-28-2006, 08:34 PM	#92
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Hey, I just ran across this while doing a search for something else and I noticed there are no final pics. I'd like to see how this came out. Nice work Brad!! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4



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05-30-2006, 12:14 AM	#93
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! so .. uh.. where's the pics __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

05-30-2006, 11:48 PM	#94
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Sorry guys I was waiting for the right place and time to take some good pics near a scenic river here, but I'd keep forgetting. With that being said here's a pic of I took tonight where it sits for now. I was driving it for about a month and have decided to park it again until I sell my S-10 at which point I'll begin driving it again as the daily driver. I've still got a TON of work to do on her, but she's very driveable and very fun to drive at that. I was amazed at how many people came up to me to tell me "what a nice truck". Not 'nice' as in many of the trucks on here, but a neat truck with lot's of potential. Heck, before it was cut up it only had 1 color. At last count it's now up to 8. Well, it's my little circus wagon and I'll provide better pics down the road, once I start driving it again. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-31-2006, 12:23 AM	#95
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10-30-2006, 06:37 PM	#96
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Here's a couple current pics of what my little 'Circus Wagon' looks like now : Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-30-2006, 06:38 PM	#97
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Uhm, it's got one heck of an antenna! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-30-2006, 06:53 PM	#98
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! Dang you found some good clean sheetmetal there. Shouldnt be that hard to complete the body and paint work on it.

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10-30-2006, 07:20 PM	#100
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: Took my truck in to get cut up! looking nice and straight !!!... if your ever down in salem .. i have one i'll let you work on .... keep up the great posts peace __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

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