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LT7A · 08-02-2018, 10:34 PM

Cool. It's ready for it's second reanimation.

rollin thunder · 08-03-2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HunterRotten

Dang, how many straight sixes does a guy need?? I think a six build could be really cool..

You can never have enough!

The guy we bought them from said we could have all of them for 300 or just our pick for 200 so i got em all. I think he was tired of them or something. I`ve seen some really nice six builds. plenty with a turbo setup.

rollin thunder · 08-03-2018, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Cool. It's ready for it's second reanimation.

hell yeah!

rollin thunder · 08-06-2018, 11:33 AM

got the new ignition cylinder in and managed to find the factory radio delete plate. I`m gonna check the brakes and other systems then throw a motor in it so i can start driving it while I work on it.

I`m still going to take it down the frame and put a straight six back in it but I am going to drive it while I save up the money for getting the engine built. I also plan to save up for an air suspension setup.

The paint is so bad on it from the years that I think I can get the vo-tech school to do a paint job on it to help preserve the metal before it gets worse. then after I get the engine and other stuff done i will get a professional paint job done on it.

rusty76 · 08-07-2018, 05:27 PM

Making progress

rollin thunder · 08-08-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty76

Making progress

Yup! Slowly but surely. I am looking forward to being able to drive it again.

rollin thunder · 08-17-2018, 08:23 PM

I Didn't want to spend a couple hundred bucks on a cheap Chinese engine hoist so i came across an old one.

It was missing one front leg extension, all the wheels where locked up missing some bolts and the ram was gone.

I have way less in it than a new cheaply made hoist. So now I can install the motor when I pick it up next weekend!

HunterRotten · 08-20-2018, 07:20 PM

ever consider or have a place to put a chain fall? I went that route instead of the cherry picker and love the dang thing.

rollin thunder · 08-22-2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HunterRotten

ever consider or have a place to put a chain fall? I went that route instead of the cherry picker and love the dang thing.

I would love to have a chain fall. Unfortunately where I currently have the truck I am not able to do that. I am renting a garage space from a relative until I find a garage of my own. The city will not let me work on my truck at my house since I have just a carport.

I do like those Roll around chain falls that some pick n pulls have.

rollin thunder · 02-10-2019, 07:13 PM

Well, we got the 305 back in the truck. Got the tranny and everything else hooked up. Next week, when I get the exhaust on I, will take her for a drive and get a short video.

rollin thunder · 08-30-2020, 09:25 PM

Alright well, I never posted a video. I couldn't get it to work.
but here are some pics instead. The 305 is super worn out but atleast she is back on the road.
I am saving up for paint and body and the engine. Hopefully, it will be soon.
I have never got much anything done on this truck over the years but that's all about to change.

**Palf70Step** · 08-31-2020, 07:00 AM

Glad to see it rolling again. Looking forward to the fixes this go round.

rollin thunder · 09-01-2020, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Glad to see it rolling again. Looking forward to the fixes this go round.

Thanks!

08-02-2018, 10:34 PM	#151
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: Lil Red, 1984 c10 shortbed barn find mild custom build Cool. It's ready for it's second reanimation.

08-06-2018, 11:33 AM	#154
rollin thunder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 471	Re: Lil Red, 1984 c10 shortbed barn find mild custom build got the new ignition cylinder in and managed to find the factory radio delete plate. I`m gonna check the brakes and other systems then throw a motor in it so i can start driving it while I work on it. I`m still going to take it down the frame and put a straight six back in it but I am going to drive it while I save up the money for getting the engine built. I also plan to save up for an air suspension setup. The paint is so bad on it from the years that I think I can get the vo-tech school to do a paint job on it to help preserve the metal before it gets worse. then after I get the engine and other stuff done i will get a professional paint job done on it. Attached Images __________________ My build Lil` Red http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551373 1984 Chevy C10 short bed 2001 Chevy Impala police cruiser 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4wd extended cab dd

08-07-2018, 05:27 PM	#155
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Lil Red, 1984 c10 shortbed barn find mild custom build Making progress __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

08-17-2018, 08:23 PM	#157
rollin thunder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 471	Re: Lil Red, 1984 c10 shortbed barn find mild custom build I Didn't want to spend a couple hundred bucks on a cheap Chinese engine hoist so i came across an old one. It was missing one front leg extension, all the wheels where locked up missing some bolts and the ram was gone. I have way less in it than a new cheaply made hoist. So now I can install the motor when I pick it up next weekend! Attached Images __________________ My build Lil` Red http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551373 1984 Chevy C10 short bed 2001 Chevy Impala police cruiser 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4wd extended cab dd

08-20-2018, 07:20 PM	#158
HunterRotten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Kentucky Posts: 385	Re: Lil Red, 1984 c10 shortbed barn find mild custom build ever consider or have a place to put a chain fall? I went that route instead of the cherry picker and love the dang thing. __________________ 1978 Hawaiian Blue GMC 454/Tremec TKO 500 BUILD THREAD

02-10-2019, 07:13 PM	#160
rollin thunder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 471	Re: Lil Red, 1984 c10 shortbed barn find mild custom build Well, we got the 305 back in the truck. Got the tranny and everything else hooked up. Next week, when I get the exhaust on I, will take her for a drive and get a short video. Attached Images __________________ My build Lil` Red http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551373 1984 Chevy C10 short bed 2001 Chevy Impala police cruiser 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4wd extended cab dd

08-30-2020, 09:25 PM	#161
rollin thunder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 471	Re: Lil Red, 1984 c10 shortbed barn find mild custom build Alright well, I never posted a video. I couldn't get it to work. but here are some pics instead. The 305 is super worn out but atleast she is back on the road. I am saving up for paint and body and the engine. Hopefully, it will be soon. I have never got much anything done on this truck over the years but that's all about to change. Attached Images __________________ My build Lil` Red http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551373 1984 Chevy C10 short bed 2001 Chevy Impala police cruiser 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4wd extended cab dd

08-31-2020, 07:00 AM	#162
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,085	Re: Lil Red, 1984 c10 shortbed barn find mild custom build Glad to see it rolling again. Looking forward to the fixes this go round. __________________ 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!



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