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mbmajorp · 07-09-2011, 10:34 PM

/Users/mbmajorp/Downloads/photo-10.JPG

Heres a what ive done to my 72 so far

NoNeck · 07-13-2011, 08:51 PM

Jim (bollybib) -

I got the fridge magnet today... I like it! I going to find a place to put it in Miss Daisy. I'll send you a picture.

Thanks,
Wayne

R&K's71 · 07-14-2011, 11:58 PM

Hey NoNeck love the steering wheel and trucks looks great lowered.

mbmajorp · 07-15-2011, 08:03 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/member.php?uid=99699&protype=1[/URL]

my progress i thought id share

mbmajorp · 07-15-2011, 08:11 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...9699&protype=1

heres a link to my pictures, dont know how to make it a direct link. thout u might appreciate tho

NoNeck · 07-15-2011, 09:52 AM

Hey mbmajorp -

Nice work... I like those alloy wheels. Are those custom or factory?

NoNeck

bollybib · 07-18-2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoNeck

Jim (bollybib) -

I got the fridge magnet today... I like it! I going to find a place to put it in Miss Daisy. I'll send you a picture.

Thanks,
Wayne

Cool, I'm glad it found a happy home.

NoNeck · 08-06-2011, 04:48 PM

It's been too HOT to do much to Miss Daisy here in Tennessee lately, but I was able to work on the door signs a little.

My next step is too "age" the sign and lettering to get the final look I want.

Here's a photo...

NoNeck

bollybib · 08-06-2011, 09:12 PM

Nice job.

Just by coincidence I'm off to Possum Creek to get my truck serviced. I hope they give me a lift home in their cool truck.

NoNeck · 08-07-2011, 10:45 AM

Bollybib -

Possum Creek is offering a special this week only... receive a Free Moon Pie and RC Cola with an oil change!

Have a great week!!!

NoNeck

VA72C10 · 08-08-2011, 07:18 PM

very cool!!!

CheyenneShop · 08-08-2011, 11:13 PM

Now this is my kinda retirement

-Enjoy your build

NoNeck · 08-19-2011, 04:09 PM

Well guys, I ventured into parts unknown with Miss Daisy this week! I decided that I was going to replace the ugly, ragged rocker panel on the passenger side.

This was my first time doing surgery of this type on any vehicle of any kind. After many hours of researching the forums and repeating to myself "I think I can... I think I can...", I grabbed the cut-off wheel, drill, and my lucky hammer!

Scary stuff... but, I found that if you take your time, it really can be done at home in your driveway. The procedure goes as follows: 1. Drill out the spot welds. 2. Hammer your big screwdriver in behind the panel. 3. Cuss the panel because it's still stuck. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 approximately 3,816 times while periodically wiping away the blood from all the cuts on your fingers. Simple stuff like that.

After about 4 hours of prying, drilling, cutting and smoothing, this is what it looked like. I coated the exposed metal with POR-15 then primed it with both etching primer and filling primer.

The replacement panel did not fit too well. The part of the panel at the striker pillar wasn't too bad, but the area where it attaches to the hinge pillar was terrible. Not knocking LMC, but this thing was just awful. Somebody has to offer panels that at least come close to fitting?

After I drilled and aligned the replacement rocker, my son in law, Alan, came over and welded it into place. He really did a nice job. Now, all I have to do is smooth out the welds and put the new rocker in primer for now.

I think it looks pretty good for an old man!

**67cheby** · 08-19-2011, 04:20 PM

Looks good from here !!

bollybib · 08-19-2011, 04:32 PM

Nice to know it isn't all that difficult to do. Yours came out nice. My DS panel needs to be replaced someday and after seeing your work, I won't be so timid about doing it myself (after obtaining a good supply of bandages of course).

CC69Rat · 08-19-2011, 05:02 PM

I don't see anything wrong with it. Great job 'Pops!

FYI, this truck will likely go in eBay in a week or so. If you know of anyone who might be interested or looking for a good start on a shop truck, this one is really a good ole truck. As you can see Dad has been through just about everything on it. I wouldn't be afraid to drive it anywhere. I'd like to see someone from the forum get it before we throw it on EvilBay.

R&K's71 · 08-23-2011, 01:45 PM

Looks really good nice and tight

Redleg · 08-23-2011, 03:39 PM

Man oh man i love that truck. I love my shop truck but something about yours just touches home.

Its a true beauty!

Gotta love the shop truck builds!

CC69Rat · 08-23-2011, 05:09 PM

Dad, you need some of those Moon Eyes decals.
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Low Elco · 08-23-2011, 05:31 PM

which truck? miss daisy? how much?

NoNeck · 08-23-2011, 05:56 PM

Low Elco - I hate to sell her, but yes we are selling Miss Daisy. My son and I are trying to figure out a fair price for the truck. He is needing parts to finish his '69 C10, and I am waiting for my first Social Security check in October, so money is a little tight.

When we decide on the price, we thought about putting it for sale here on the forums for a week or two. If it didn't sell, then we could go to EvilBay.

NoNeck

NoNeck · 08-23-2011, 05:57 PM

Redleg -

I like your truck, too. The red wheels and wide whites are really cool.

NoNeck

NoNeck · 09-17-2011, 10:16 PM

It was a sad day today... my son and I sold Miss Daisy.

I want to thank everybody that encouraged me through the process of bringing this old truck back to life. I have a 2008 model truck, but can honestly say that this 1968 C10 was more fun to drive and got more attention than anything I have ever driven.

I gained a lot of experience working on this truck, which I can put to good use on my son Chad's '68 frame off big block C10. I hated to see this old girl go, but she is going to a great guy.

I appreciate each and every member's advice. This really is the best C10 forum out there.

I have my eye on another '68 CST short fleetside a couple of miles from my house, so maybe I will do a "Driving Mrs. Daisy".

Wayne (NoNeck)

bollybib · 09-17-2011, 11:13 PM

It was a fine little truck. I'm sure you will remember it for a long time. Thanks for sharing it with us.

NoNeck · 11-16-2011, 04:50 PM

Here's a cool update from the guy that bought Miss Daisy.

His name is Mike, and he lives in New Jersey. He is a super nice guy, and really knows these old trucks. It's kind of funny that a shop truck from Possum Creek, Tennessee is now tooling around up north.

He has just added an old school 3 two's intake as well as a new vinyl seat cover, seat belts, stereo, fan shroud and gauges. It's like he read my mind. I LOVE IT!!!

He sent me some photos... man, I miss that old truck. Oh well, there is another one out there that needs saving.

NoNeck

07-09-2011, 10:34 PM	#76
mbmajorp Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: atlanta Posts: 20	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper /Users/mbmajorp/Downloads/photo-10.JPG Heres a what ive done to my 72 so far

07-13-2011, 08:51 PM	#77
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper Jim (bollybib) - I got the fridge magnet today... I like it! I going to find a place to put it in Miss Daisy. I'll send you a picture. Thanks, Wayne __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

07-14-2011, 11:58 PM	#78
R&K's71 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Silex Mo Posts: 180	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper Hey NoNeck love the steering wheel and trucks looks great lowered.

07-15-2011, 08:03 AM	#79
mbmajorp Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: atlanta Posts: 20	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/member.php?uid=99699&protype=1[/URL] my progress i thought id share

07-15-2011, 08:11 AM	#80
mbmajorp Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: atlanta Posts: 20	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...9699&protype=1 heres a link to my pictures, dont know how to make it a direct link. thout u might appreciate tho

07-15-2011, 09:52 AM	#81
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper Hey mbmajorp - Nice work... I like those alloy wheels. Are those custom or factory? NoNeck __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

08-06-2011, 04:48 PM	#83
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper It's been too HOT to do much to Miss Daisy here in Tennessee lately, but I was able to work on the door signs a little. My next step is too "age" the sign and lettering to get the final look I want. Here's a photo... NoNeck Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

08-06-2011, 09:12 PM	#84
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper Nice job. Just by coincidence I'm off to Possum Creek to get my truck serviced. I hope they give me a lift home in their cool truck. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

08-07-2011, 10:45 AM	#85
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper Bollybib - Possum Creek is offering a special this week only... receive a Free Moon Pie and RC Cola with an oil change! Have a great week!!! NoNeck __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

08-08-2011, 07:18 PM	#86
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper very cool!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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08-19-2011, 04:09 PM	#88
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper Well guys, I ventured into parts unknown with Miss Daisy this week! I decided that I was going to replace the ugly, ragged rocker panel on the passenger side. This was my first time doing surgery of this type on any vehicle of any kind. After many hours of researching the forums and repeating to myself "I think I can... I think I can...", I grabbed the cut-off wheel, drill, and my lucky hammer! Scary stuff... but, I found that if you take your time, it really can be done at home in your driveway. The procedure goes as follows: 1. Drill out the spot welds. 2. Hammer your big screwdriver in behind the panel. 3. Cuss the panel because it's still stuck. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 approximately 3,816 times while periodically wiping away the blood from all the cuts on your fingers. Simple stuff like that. After about 4 hours of prying, drilling, cutting and smoothing, this is what it looked like. I coated the exposed metal with POR-15 then primed it with both etching primer and filling primer. The replacement panel did not fit too well. The part of the panel at the striker pillar wasn't too bad, but the area where it attaches to the hinge pillar was terrible. Not knocking LMC, but this thing was just awful. Somebody has to offer panels that at least come close to fitting? After I drilled and aligned the replacement rocker, my son in law, Alan, came over and welded it into place. He really did a nice job. Now, all I have to do is smooth out the welds and put the new rocker in primer for now. I think it looks pretty good for an old man! Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

08-19-2011, 04:20 PM	#89
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08-19-2011, 04:32 PM	#90
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper Nice to know it isn't all that difficult to do. Yours came out nice. My DS panel needs to be replaced someday and after seeing your work, I won't be so timid about doing it myself (after obtaining a good supply of bandages of course). __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

08-19-2011, 05:02 PM	#91
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper I don't see anything wrong with it. Great job 'Pops! FYI, this truck will likely go in eBay in a week or so. If you know of anyone who might be interested or looking for a good start on a shop truck, this one is really a good ole truck. As you can see Dad has been through just about everything on it. I wouldn't be afraid to drive it anywhere. I'd like to see someone from the forum get it before we throw it on EvilBay. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride) Last edited by CC69Rat; 08-19-2011 at 05:18 PM.



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08-23-2011, 01:45 PM	#92
R&K's71 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Silex Mo Posts: 180	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper Looks really good nice and tight

08-23-2011, 05:09 PM	#94
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper Dad, you need some of those Moon Eyes decals. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-23-2011, 05:31 PM	#95
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08-23-2011, 05:56 PM	#96
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper Low Elco - I hate to sell her, but yes we are selling Miss Daisy. My son and I are trying to figure out a fair price for the truck. He is needing parts to finish his '69 C10, and I am waiting for my first Social Security check in October, so money is a little tight. When we decide on the price, we thought about putting it for sale here on the forums for a week or two. If it didn't sell, then we could go to EvilBay. NoNeck __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

08-23-2011, 05:57 PM	#97
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper Redleg - I like your truck, too. The red wheels and wide whites are really cool. NoNeck __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

09-17-2011, 10:16 PM	#98
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper It was a sad day today... my son and I sold Miss Daisy. I want to thank everybody that encouraged me through the process of bringing this old truck back to life. I have a 2008 model truck, but can honestly say that this 1968 C10 was more fun to drive and got more attention than anything I have ever driven. I gained a lot of experience working on this truck, which I can put to good use on my son Chad's '68 frame off big block C10. I hated to see this old girl go, but she is going to a great guy. I appreciate each and every member's advice. This really is the best C10 forum out there. I have my eye on another '68 CST short fleetside a couple of miles from my house, so maybe I will do a "Driving Mrs. Daisy". Wayne (NoNeck) __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

09-17-2011, 11:13 PM	#99
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper It was a fine little truck. I'm sure you will remember it for a long time. Thanks for sharing it with us. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

11-16-2011, 04:50 PM	#100
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,108	Re: Driving "Miss Daisy" - 68 SWB Stepper Here's a cool update from the guy that bought Miss Daisy. His name is Mike, and he lives in New Jersey. He is a super nice guy, and really knows these old trucks. It's kind of funny that a shop truck from Possum Creek, Tennessee is now tooling around up north. He has just added an old school 3 two's intake as well as a new vinyl seat cover, seat belts, stereo, fan shroud and gauges. It's like he read my mind. I LOVE IT!!! He sent me some photos... man, I miss that old truck. Oh well, there is another one out there that needs saving. NoNeck Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

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