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LakeAnna · 01-22-2012, 08:13 AM

Any update on the Truck? How's the foot..

Gmichael · 01-22-2012, 01:51 PM

I've broken both of my feet in the recent years, which is why I keep a wheel chair around- so I can still work on my truck! Great build, hope you're doing well and heal fast.
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xludan · 02-02-2012, 12:23 PM

I'm back up on the foot without crutches and I've been doing a little body work on the cab. Nothing too exciting but here is a picture of my fuel filler patch and filler work:

sgaylord · 02-02-2012, 03:36 PM

Good project. Sorry about the foot but it looks like you are back on it!

Steve

xludan · 05-21-2012, 11:21 PM

Baby steps. Stripped the hood tonight. Took a while with the DA but overall its not too bad.

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mcbassin · 05-22-2012, 12:19 AM

Looks like a cool project. I'm gonna follow along.

xludan · 07-06-2012, 11:28 AM

Put the cab back on the frame and tested out the new seat.

Also spent a few hours stripping one side of the bed.

Unfortunately the previous owner did a bad repair job on the bed. I dont think they make a patch panel for this section so I may try to massage it out

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xludan · 08-14-2012, 09:29 AM

Spent a lot of time this weekend prepping the interior and firewall of the cab to spray some color. Threw an extra coat of epoxy and high build primer on there before we seal and do spray the color.

I also tore down my steering column for a rebuild and got it primed. I ordered some parts to rebuild the column from Wes at Classic Heartbeat that should hopefully be here soon.

xludan · 08-15-2012, 02:26 PM

Got some goodies in the mail today. My American Auto Wire classic update kit.

xludan · 08-20-2012, 09:50 AM

Mounted the cab on the frame today and bolted the fenders up. Also refinished and mounted the brake booster.

mcbassin · 08-20-2012, 11:19 AM

Lot of progress since I checked out your build last time. Keep the pictures coming.

xludan · 09-01-2012, 09:52 PM

Restored my dash cluster. Took it all apart, polished the lens, painted the gauge needles, replaced all the bulbs and got a new bezel.

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hatred · 09-02-2012, 11:38 AM

Nice work!! You remind me of myself. I have a 3 car garage and a ton of tools, but work on everything on the kitchen table LOL. Keep up the awesome work.
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xludan · 10-20-2012, 10:35 AM

Big update! Got the truck mostly wired (although a lot of cleanup is needed) and I was able to start it up for the first time. EZ EFI did its thing surprisingly well and she settled right on a nice idle after about 20 seconds of learning. Should run even better the more I drive it.

As you can see in the video I also picked up a wood bed so that will probably be my next project to tackle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=4E8x8zEH9kY

srea76 · 10-20-2012, 06:36 PM

Sounding great! Was the autowire classic a big headache? I think I can salvage my harness, but it would be nice to update it all before it starts going back together.

xludan · 10-20-2012, 06:59 PM

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Sounding great! Was the autowire classic a big headache? I think I can salvage my harness, but it would be nice to update it all before it starts going back together.

Thanks! The AAW harness was actually very easy to follow. I can't imagine a complete rewire of the truck going any smoother. They have very good instructions and everything is labeled so it makes it pretty easy. They also use all of the factory connectors and wire colors so you don't have to splice anything. Took me about two days of work to wire the truck.

Lee H · 10-20-2012, 07:14 PM

Great work.
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RCbowtie69 · 10-27-2012, 01:31 PM

Looking good on your build & i have to say the color you pick for it looks good .Hope to see more soon,keep on truckin'

xludan · 10-29-2012, 07:49 PM

Started a little surgery on the bed today to repair the bad bond cover up job (see pic above). I used a donor bed I got to cut the patch

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xludan · 04-19-2013, 06:09 PM

Got the inner fenders painted and installed. Also cleaned up some wiring. Baby steps.

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Squareforceone · 04-20-2013, 03:08 AM

Looking good!

mcbassin · 04-22-2013, 08:13 AM

very nice progress

xludan · 04-29-2013, 08:06 PM

Prepped the underside of the hood and painted it. Finally had some nice weather up here.

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xludan · 05-29-2013, 08:37 PM

Epoxied the top of the hood today

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xludan · 06-01-2013, 07:49 PM

Refinished the hood hinges today and got them mounted up.

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01-22-2012, 08:13 AM	#101
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Any update on the Truck? How's the foot.. __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

01-22-2012, 01:51 PM	#102
Gmichael Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, wa Posts: 54	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build I've broken both of my feet in the recent years, which is why I keep a wheel chair around- so I can still work on my truck! Great build, hope you're doing well and heal fast. Posted via Mobile Device

02-02-2012, 12:23 PM	#103
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build I'm back up on the foot without crutches and I've been doing a little body work on the cab. Nothing too exciting but here is a picture of my fuel filler patch and filler work: __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

02-02-2012, 03:36 PM	#104
sgaylord Project collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sanderson, Fl Posts: 700	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Good project. Sorry about the foot but it looks like you are back on it! Steve __________________ 69 CST-10 SWB (disguised as a 67) 383/700r4 Jezebel Jezebel 3.0 NEW!!! 2020 GMC 3500 Denali Duramax 2016 Harley Street Glide CVO Roll Tide!

05-21-2012, 11:21 PM	#105
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Baby steps. Stripped the hood tonight. Took a while with the DA but overall its not too bad. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

05-22-2012, 12:19 AM	#106
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Looks like a cool project. I'm gonna follow along. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-06-2012, 11:28 AM	#107
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Put the cab back on the frame and tested out the new seat. Also spent a few hours stripping one side of the bed. Unfortunately the previous owner did a bad repair job on the bed. I dont think they make a patch panel for this section so I may try to massage it out Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

08-14-2012, 09:29 AM	#108
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Spent a lot of time this weekend prepping the interior and firewall of the cab to spray some color. Threw an extra coat of epoxy and high build primer on there before we seal and do spray the color. I also tore down my steering column for a rebuild and got it primed. I ordered some parts to rebuild the column from Wes at Classic Heartbeat that should hopefully be here soon. __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

08-15-2012, 02:26 PM	#109
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Got some goodies in the mail today. My American Auto Wire classic update kit. __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

08-20-2012, 09:50 AM	#110
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Mounted the cab on the frame today and bolted the fenders up. Also refinished and mounted the brake booster. __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

08-20-2012, 11:19 AM	#111
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Lot of progress since I checked out your build last time. Keep the pictures coming. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-01-2012, 09:52 PM	#112
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Restored my dash cluster. Took it all apart, polished the lens, painted the gauge needles, replaced all the bulbs and got a new bezel. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

09-02-2012, 11:38 AM	#113
hatred Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Denham Springs, La. Posts: 257	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Nice work!! You remind me of myself. I have a 3 car garage and a ton of tools, but work on everything on the kitchen table LOL. Keep up the awesome work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 05 QSM GTO - M6, Corsa, King Springs 70 SWB CST - 350/Auto, Foose 18/17 I upset whiners too....

10-20-2012, 10:35 AM	#114
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Big update! Got the truck mostly wired (although a lot of cleanup is needed) and I was able to start it up for the first time. EZ EFI did its thing surprisingly well and she settled right on a nice idle after about 20 seconds of learning. Should run even better the more I drive it. As you can see in the video I also picked up a wood bed so that will probably be my next project to tackle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=4E8x8zEH9kY __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

10-20-2012, 06:36 PM	#115
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Sounding great! Was the autowire classic a big headache? I think I can salvage my harness, but it would be nice to update it all before it starts going back together. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project



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10-20-2012, 07:14 PM	#117
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Great work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

10-27-2012, 01:31 PM	#118
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Looking good on your build & i have to say the color you pick for it looks good .Hope to see more soon,keep on truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

10-29-2012, 07:49 PM	#119
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Started a little surgery on the bed today to repair the bad bond cover up job (see pic above). I used a donor bed I got to cut the patch Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

04-19-2013, 06:09 PM	#120
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Got the inner fenders painted and installed. Also cleaned up some wiring. Baby steps. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

04-20-2013, 03:08 AM	#121
Squareforceone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rustville USA or southeast Ia Posts: 654	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Looking good! __________________ Rust is better than rice.

04-22-2013, 08:13 AM	#122
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build very nice progress __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-29-2013, 08:06 PM	#123
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Prepped the underside of the hood and painted it. Finally had some nice weather up here. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

05-29-2013, 08:37 PM	#124
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Epoxied the top of the hood today Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

06-01-2013, 07:49 PM	#125
xludan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 202	Re: 71' C10 Cheyenne Super Build Refinished the hood hinges today and got them mounted up. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 Cheyenne Super Build Thread Here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=411867

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