Martin's mi-STRESS, 1965 Long Fleetside C10 "Rebuild in ENGLAND"

[mjh1965]

Originally Posted by MacQuigley

I was about to reply by saying "what no burnouts"!

I shouldnt have worried. It was there at the end.

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Pete certainly is the Burnout King.

Cool pics Martin.

This is the burn out at the end if you look closely you can just about see the truck

[mjh1965]

Well as for the truck I have ordered one of these so I can get on with the cab .






Once it arrives I will mount wheels onto it so I will be able to move the cab about . That way over the winter months l will be able to carry on working on the chassis . I need to get my brake lines and exhaust finished off . Thanks to Dennis and Rian I should have a set of rear shoes on his return to the UK .

[Grizz1963]

Another short, but in my view, necessary update, report, call it what you may.

This Internet has put so many of us in touch with each other, furthered hobbies, friendships etc.

When I bought my Chevy C10 one of the forums I started to frequent was a dedicated truck forum, for all Chevy trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php

On here I along with other people around the world, but specifically in the UK got to meet Dale who was a creative, and driven petrol head and builder. Always supportive, full of advice and gentle, generous and kind in his friendship.

His last amazing build:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

Dale was a Quadroplegic since 1984 after a Motor Vehicle Accident but none of that ever stopped him pursuing any of his hobbies.
As his girls said, he was the tallest man they ever knew, despite never seeing him walk.

Sadly, he died on the 10th of November and those that knew him, lost a great friend and mentor.

Today a parcel was delivered, he and his daughter were collecting very personalised pieces for myself, Ian Brown and Mate Martin who all have C10 trucks in restoration process, included were Ontario plates for 1964, '65 and '66
Thenparcel had been sent to Ian, who then redirected the contents here in the UK.
After his death, his wife and daughter fulfilled one of his wishes, to send out to us the pieces they collected, along with hand written notes from both ladies.

This is incredibly touching and humbling.

It again restores faith in mankind.

I have a new fridge magnet that will hold a significant place in my kitchen and home.








I feel honoured, along with Ian and Martin, to have known Dale.

RIP Friend.

[Grizz1963]

Aaaaahhhh

Memories.

Merry Christmas mate.



Almost that time of year again.

Arena Essex.

[Palf70Step]

Merry Christmas Martin

[ibrown50]

Hi Martin, is there anything you'd like to share with us

[mjh1965]

Hi Ian yes I have restarted working on My truck .
With the upstairs of my house all done now , and the weather getting better I started working back on it .

I have got the passenger side sorted . I just need to sort out the drivers side , pictures to follow .

In the meantime due to the heavy rain we had lately , my bedsides were in the carport and the boxes they were in were soaked . So today Sally helped me get the bed assembled.



After getting the bedsides fitted the first thing I wanted to check was the ride height .



So as I was tiding up Max came out for a picture .



So more updates soon . It's good to be back working on the truck . These pattern bedsides fit great .

[MacQuigley]

All we need is Rian to restart his and we are 4 for 4!

I got all the wiring to the engine bay routed today and Im still trying to paint that damn door. Maybe some pics tomorrow, though I do have a Saniflo to fix tomorrow. That's a **** job!

[Palf70Step]

Nice Martin. Glad to see you back at it.

[Grizz1963]

Massive progress since last week Martin.

I took this pic when I came over.

Now Marry Sally as she seems to be just the right guide for you.

[uber cool]

Great progress Martin, its looking great.

[mjh1965]

Originally Posted by MacQuigley

All we need is Rian to restart his and we are 4 for 4!

I got all the wiring to the engine bay routed today and Im still trying to paint that damn door. Maybe some pics tomorrow, though I do have a Saniflo to fix tomorrow. That's a **** job!

Hi Bill I hope mending your Saniflo wasn’t to bad . But with the amount of crap we get doing these trucks you should be well up too the job

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Nice Martin. Glad to see you back at it.

I am glad to be back working on it Bill .I have had enough DIY to last me a lifetime.

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Massive progress since last week Martin.

I took this pic when I came over.

Now Marry Sally as she seems to be just the right guide for you.

Thanks Rian just you left to restart yours and as Bill said that’ll be 4 for 4

Originally Posted by uber cool

Great progress Martin, its looking great.

Thanks Andy how’s your old C10 going that you sold to your mate

[clemdaddy]

Great Martin... fantastic to see you back on your truck. What a difference throwing on a couple of bedsides can make. Motorvation, no doubt.
We will be tuned in over here wishing you and all the Brits well.

[realvc]

Always good to see what you are up to Martin. Truck is looking mighty fine.

My truck gets a little attention here and there and then something else comes along that needs doing.

There are a lot of these old trucks being updated at varying speeds of progress.

[Grizz1963]

Was looking for a different photo.

Found these.

Long ago.


However, I can say that having seen the progress at Martins house, I am amazed.new doors, carpeting, every surface sanded back, sealed, painted, woodwork cpvarnished.

Winter is not ideal for outside builds in this country.

Trucks will get their turn again.

They are patient.






Long ago.

[Grizz1963]

This is a test.

Martin can come and do the comments if it works.

[mjh1965]

Thanks Rian
Well I am back on the truck again after a long absence. Got my new rear tyres fitted so it’s rolling again. Enabling me to get it in and out of the carport.

I have also finished my rotisserie with some casters so once I get the outer rocker fitted it can be rolled out of the garage and got ready for paint.

[Grizz1963]

Rotisserie for managing cab work.

Just making it even better.

[mjh1965]

[mjh1965]

Well I got a little bit more done today. So tomorrow I have a choice go to a show called Wheels Day or get some more done on the truck .





I think getting on with the truck might just win

[ibrown50]

Great to see you back on it Martin, the repair is looking good, don’t forget to try the door fit before you weld everything up

[mjh1965]

Originally Posted by ibrown50

Great to see you back on it Martin, the repair is looking good, don’t forget to try the door fit before you weld everything up

Thanks Ian I did try the door on then made a little adjustment then welded the outer rocker on today . Unfortunately I have just spent an hour on photobucket trying to upload some pictures and gave up .

[Grizz1963]

There you go Martin.

[mjh1965]

Thanks Rian

[mjh1965]

Making the brackets to mount the cab on the rotisserie.









Mounted.








On Sunday I took a day off . First heading out to a local bootfair with Sally.
I managing to get some flap wheels for about a 1/4 of the usual shop price . After that we headed down to the beach. It was the least I could do , after sally had been helping me hang the door then helping me mount the cab on the rotisserie
I think we just needed a bit of relaxation time





Finally I finished off on Monday by getting it under cover ready to start the body work