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nuke1 · 10-03-2009, 06:53 PM

Now that is one sweet picture, giving the beast fuel!

VA72C10 · 10-03-2009, 10:06 PM

Looks great. Glad the filler worked out. It's a beautiful thing when a plan comes together.

Mordachai · 10-04-2009, 11:19 AM

congrats on being back on the road.
looks killer...

HuggerCST · 10-04-2009, 11:22 AM

Thanks guys! Still haven't been able to get any good shots or video, but My son and I went to our first show yesterday and got a sponsor's choice award. We were ecstatic just to be recognized out of a group of about 200 entries. Now I have to work out a few bugs in order to leave wednesday for Cruisin the coast.

gcburdic · 10-04-2009, 02:59 PM

Awesome job Wynne.....glad others see what you have done

....didn't know you'd look so cute in that little green dress w/ your son, so who's that guy you're standing with...the sponsor??!!!

BACKYARD88 · 10-08-2009, 08:56 AM

Man that thing looks clean Wynne!

nsuengineer06 · 10-08-2009, 05:13 PM

Hey Wynne, my wife wants me to build her a sports car (which in my mind means muscle car), after I finish my 67. I'm trying to talk her into letting me build her a truck... Do you think this might help sway her decision?

*1sik52* · 10-10-2009, 09:39 AM

Seen your truck in Ocean Springs at Cruisin The Coast. Looks really good!

HuggerCST · 10-14-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsuengineer06

Hey Wynne, my wife wants me to build her a sports car (which in my mind means muscle car), after I finish my 67. I'm trying to talk her into letting me build her a truck... Do you think this might help sway her decision?

Hey, whatever works, right?

HuggerCST · 10-14-2009, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sik52

Seen your truck in Ocean Springs at Cruisin The Coast. Looks really good!

Thanks! We saw and checked out yours too, and everytime I see it, I get the fever to do my Grandad's '53. I got a few pics at Cruisin the coast that I will post when I can.

**Nobby** · 10-15-2009, 09:15 PM

Hey Wynne,I saw your truck a couple times but I could never catch up with you. I know it looked great going down the road.

mcbassin · 10-15-2009, 10:08 PM

AWESOME truck! It's so cool when you guys actually get to enjoy the fruit of your labor.

HuggerCST · 10-16-2009, 10:37 AM

It's a awesome feeling to be able to finally enjoy it after all these years building it. It is a joy to drive, and not just for the looks that it gets. This thing is FUN. Plenty of pep, handles better than a truck should with the big 1 & 1/8" sway bar up front, and got a respectable 14-15 mpg on the highway last weekend. I've still got a few mods in store for it this winter.
I saw you a couple of times too Nobby, but we were passing on the highway each time. I wanted to check out that new interior you have. Here are a few pics.

smbrouss70 · 10-16-2009, 10:46 AM

Wynne, that's pretty decent gas milage without an OD trans. I only got 17 mpg on the highway with my 700-R4.

HuggerCST · 10-16-2009, 11:10 AM

I was really surprised, Steven. I've never had a carberated truck get mileage that good. I was thinking about a overdrive, but as long as I stay under 70mph, it's not screaming at me, (about 2800rpm at 70) and with that mileage I'll probably leave it alone.

VA72C10 · 10-16-2009, 11:16 AM

Glad you're out there enjoying it. Come this spring, I hope that's me pending everything working out. The truck is truly gorgeous.

HuggerCST · 10-16-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Glad you're out there enjoying it. Come this spring, I hope that's me pending everything working out. The truck is truly gorgeous.

Thanks! It takes a lot to get them in shape, but it's worth it in the end. I'm looking forward to seeing yours when it's done!

gcburdic · 10-16-2009, 08:46 PM

Trucks looking great Wynne!!!

*Dylan · 10-18-2009, 11:51 PM

Congratulations on finally having it done! I bet it feels great doesn't it?

HuggerCST · 10-19-2009, 11:17 PM

Yes it does. Thanks!

pinetree · 10-23-2009, 09:38 AM

wow i love that paint.what brand did you use?

*vegaschevy* · 10-23-2009, 10:17 AM

Truck looks awesome! take more pics.. read the entire build

**steelhorse** · 10-23-2009, 01:03 PM

9Nice looking truck!!!

HuggerCST · 10-23-2009, 03:53 PM

Thanks guys. I used Dupont Chromapremier basecoat with Dupont 7779S clear. Not cheap, but awesome looking stuff. I'm going to another local show in the morning with my wife and 2 boys. I'm loving finally having something to take to these shows.

big_al_71 · 10-23-2009, 04:05 PM

I totally love factory style two-tone paint jobs, your truck looks terrific. I know how hard it is to get these buckets road worthy let alone show worthy...
Enjoy it.,......

10-03-2009, 06:53 PM	#151
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Now that is one sweet picture, giving the beast fuel! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

10-03-2009, 10:06 PM	#152
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Looks great. Glad the filler worked out. It's a beautiful thing when a plan comes together. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-04-2009, 11:19 AM	#153
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build congrats on being back on the road. looks killer... __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

10-04-2009, 11:22 AM	#154
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Thanks guys! Still haven't been able to get any good shots or video, but My son and I went to our first show yesterday and got a sponsor's choice award. We were ecstatic just to be recognized out of a group of about 200 entries. Now I have to work out a few bugs in order to leave wednesday for Cruisin the coast. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-04-2009, 02:59 PM	#155
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Awesome job Wynne.....glad others see what you have done....didn't know you'd look so cute in that little green dress w/ your son, so who's that guy you're standing with...the sponsor??!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

10-08-2009, 08:56 AM	#156
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Man that thing looks clean Wynne! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

10-08-2009, 05:13 PM	#157
nsuengineer06 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Natchitoches, Louisiana Posts: 230	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Hey Wynne, my wife wants me to build her a sports car (which in my mind means muscle car), after I finish my 67. I'm trying to talk her into letting me build her a truck... Do you think this might help sway her decision? __________________ 1967 C10 LWB 454/TH400 1971 C10 SWB 1984 C30 LWB Dually 454/4 spd 4:10 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison Last edited by nsuengineer06; 10-08-2009 at 05:14 PM.

10-10-2009, 09:39 AM	#158
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Seen your truck in Ocean Springs at Cruisin The Coast. Looks really good!

10-15-2009, 09:15 PM	#161
Nobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Amant Louisiana Posts: 840	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Hey Wynne,I saw your truck a couple times but I could never catch up with you. I know it looked great going down the road.

10-15-2009, 10:08 PM	#162
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build AWESOME truck! It's so cool when you guys actually get to enjoy the fruit of your labor. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-16-2009, 10:37 AM	#163
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build It's a awesome feeling to be able to finally enjoy it after all these years building it. It is a joy to drive, and not just for the looks that it gets. This thing is FUN. Plenty of pep, handles better than a truck should with the big 1 & 1/8" sway bar up front, and got a respectable 14-15 mpg on the highway last weekend. I've still got a few mods in store for it this winter. I saw you a couple of times too Nobby, but we were passing on the highway each time. I wanted to check out that new interior you have. Here are a few pics. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-16-2009, 10:46 AM	#164
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Wynne, that's pretty decent gas milage without an OD trans. I only got 17 mpg on the highway with my 700-R4. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

10-16-2009, 11:10 AM	#165
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build I was really surprised, Steven. I've never had a carberated truck get mileage that good. I was thinking about a overdrive, but as long as I stay under 70mph, it's not screaming at me, (about 2800rpm at 70) and with that mileage I'll probably leave it alone. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-16-2009, 11:16 AM	#166
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Glad you're out there enjoying it. Come this spring, I hope that's me pending everything working out. The truck is truly gorgeous. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-16-2009, 08:46 PM	#168
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Trucks looking great Wynne!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present



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10-18-2009, 11:51 PM	#169
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Congratulations on finally having it done! I bet it feels great doesn't it? __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

10-19-2009, 11:17 PM	#170
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Yes it does. Thanks! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-23-2009, 09:38 AM	#171
pinetree Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: auroua,co Posts: 4	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build wow i love that paint.what brand did you use?

10-23-2009, 10:17 AM	#172
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Truck looks awesome! take more pics.. read the entire build

10-23-2009, 01:03 PM	#173
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build 9Nice looking truck!!!

10-23-2009, 03:53 PM	#174
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Thanks guys. I used Dupont Chromapremier basecoat with Dupont 7779S clear. Not cheap, but awesome looking stuff. I'm going to another local show in the morning with my wife and 2 boys. I'm loving finally having something to take to these shows. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-23-2009, 04:05 PM	#175
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build I totally love factory style two-tone paint jobs, your truck looks terrific. I know how hard it is to get these buckets road worthy let alone show worthy... Enjoy it.,...... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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