Al's 71C10 Rebuild

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by AusTx68

I've been tempted to lay mine out but I always decided against it. I'd rather find another truck with a good patina and slam it with an AccuAir setup. Trick out chassis, motor and go old school on the interior. Then I'd drive the $hit out of it!



Bro, I've gotten full plenty of times just sitting my garage, listening to old skool tunes and staring at the truck. Hell, I don't even need the tunes. The view is just fine.

I'm with you on both your comments. I'm not doing anything else to this one other than little upgrades if possible.

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

That photoshop is very tempting Al, I would probably buy another one to lay out. I would keep this one exactly the way it is, beautiful as always.

I'm right there with you brother....

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Im watching for one Al, I really like to track them down and save them.
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Preferred choice is a 68swb big window chevy
Keep a look out for me chad .....it will be bad ass...
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[big_al_71]

My recent post was more of how just staring at these trucks is so refreshing. I was also thinking of the first time this truck rolled out of the dealership with its first owner. How hard of a life it had as a regular truck and how now it is living it up pampered well taken of now as a retired truck...

I have moved on from doing anything major to this one. Probably a serious paint job in the future.
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[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

My recent post was more of how just staring at these trucks is so refreshing. I was also thinking of the first time this truck rolled out of the dealership with its first owner. How hard of a life it had as a regular truck and how now it is living it up pampered well taken of now as a retired truck...

I have moved on from doing anything major to this one. Probably a serious paint job in the future.
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I can relate to this very much, as well as many others. we look at our classics as family. I've found myself staring at my chevelle the same way. reminds me of starting the teardown and finding all the little things from the past that were lost in those hard to reach areas. If you could know the trucks memories that would be cool.

I agree, you should enjoy your truck the way it is (Awesome !), and find a new project.

[JJ's Sierra Grande]

I too enjoy just sitting there and taking it all in. And then the woman comes out and says "what are you thinking about". And yes, the honest answer is nothing. But don't expect her to believe that for a second. I learned long ago that most women don't have the think of nothing ability like we do.lol
so cheers and here's to lots more of those moments.

[Lolyin58]

Al I'm with you on your thoughts.........Just leave Sylvester as is and save everything up for the next one. It's a beauty just the way it is. I can relate to your thoughts Al.

[bossmanivy]

I 2nd the notion! There is an endless list of things you do to Sylvester, but you've come all this way ant that truck is perfect! Start fresh and when the build gets slow, take Sylvester for a spin and realize the end product is in your grasp! Just sayin' !!!
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[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by JJ's Sierra Grande

I too enjoy just sitting there and taking it all in. And then the woman comes out and says "what are you thinking about". And yes, the honest answer is nothing. But don't expect her to believe that for a second. I learned long ago that most women don't have the think of nothing ability like we do.lol
so cheers and here's to lots more of those moments.

I am lucky on that dept as my wife is a car fanatic (Mopars) so she just says quit dreaming and start something

Originally Posted by Lolyin58

Al I'm with you on your thoughts.........Just leave Sylvester as is and save everything up for the next one. It's a beauty just the way it is. I can relate to your thoughts Al.

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by bossmanivy

I 2nd the notion! There is an endless list of things you do to Sylvester, but you've come all this way ant that truck is perfect! Start fresh and when the build gets slow, take Sylvester for a spin and realize the end product is in your grasp! Just sayin' !!!
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I appreciate it....

[big_al_71]

Well today took off early in the morning and I came to my friends shop to see how are we going to install my Eleveling sensors that I completely forget I had bought last year. He is going to do the deed on them for me as I do not know how to weld he is going to make brackets for me and hopefully be done today if not sylvester is staying in his shop for a few days time permitting to get it buttoned up. I will get pictures of them installed..

[nuke1]

Nice!!!

[superflysteiny]

Man I hope to get see this truck in person some day

[big_al_71]

Eric whenever you are coming to south Florida we can definetly meet up and I will show you around.
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[big_al_71]

anytime I take the truck out my little one says "I am going with you daddy"

[69CST-V]

Heck, I'm not so little but I would say the same thing as well. LOL

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

anytime I take the truck out my little one says "I am going with you daddy"

Isn't that an awesome feeling?

Each time our little one goes in the garage he goes "uhroom-uhroom" and points at the '69. And don't even let him see his tot rod in the bed... it's all over then. Ha!

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by 69CST-V

Heck, I'm not so little but I would say the same thing as well. LOL

lol Bryce....come on let's roll....

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Isn't that an awesome feeling?

Each time our little one goes in the garage he goes "uhroom-uhroom" and points at the '69. And don't even let him see his tot rod in the bed... it's all over then. Ha!

Nate it is such an awesome feeling. Jt is with me ALL the time when I am not at work. He goes to car shows, cruises, driving around everywhere he hangs with me and he insists that we take "his truck" as he has claimed ownership of it.
Jt is so much more special as he is all about him and I he is like my shadow.

[big_al_71]

Went out this morning and took a few picts..

[CG]

Truck looks awesome as always. I thought you guys on the east coast were having a crazy storm???

[big_al_71]

we had crappy weather all week long it finally cleared yesterday and today.

we are way south near miami so we are all good now.

here are some more pictures...of my truck and my brothers..

[Zoomin]

Every time this year I begin to wish I lived in Florida. Great looking trucks Al!
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[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Every time this year I begin to wish I lived in Florida. Great looking trucks Al!
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Come on down real state is cheap and plenty of work

Cruising season started here this weekend all the way thru april best weather of living in florida during the next six months

thanks for the compliments!!!

[big_al_71]

of course JT has to come with Dad and he wants his picture posted

[big_al_71]

Next project is getting the back of my brothers truck down another three inches.

[big mike71]

The truck looks great Al. I'll have to come down to Florida and go for a ride sometime.

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by big mike71

The truck looks great Al. I'll have to come down to Florida and go for a ride sometime.

Whenever you want to come down let me know.

I have met a few members already that have come down to
florida..

[jmedero]

Dude we have to slam that red truck man. Lol
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