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rgCarGuy · 11-13-2009, 10:26 AM

My ebay truck came in the middle of the night!

**ChiefRocka** · 11-13-2009, 10:49 AM

Went down to the DMV...and finally registered my truck....

The frickin 'Governator' took $226 of my hard earned money for that thing !!

And the tag is only good untill FEB !!

Man the lady at the counter real had a hard time...this truck came with the DMV paper all printed up from the guy.

However the OG owner donated to charity, then this guy bought it (owns a lot), then I got it.

So the pink was signed 3 times, we had 3 transfer forms....it had her going crazy !!

Now, I just got it get it running !!

So far...that little truck in my avatar has cost me $600 + $226 = $826

sams60gmc · 11-16-2009, 10:19 PM

Did some more laying under it today but this time took measrements and drew up my new frame rails for my back half. I will build the whole thing on a bench with my axle and link suspension/ ride height already figured into it on the bench, so when I get that done I just cut the rear of the frame off weld in my new section and boom a shortbed is born.

haha right.
Hopefully going to find me some 5x2'' Steel at the shop by my house this week. The front section will be 5x2'' to slip in the factory frame rails and the C notch and the rear of the frame will be 4x2''.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-17-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sams60gmc

Did some more laying under it today but this time took measrements and drew up my new frame rails for my back half. I will build the whole thing on a bench with my axle and link suspension/ ride height already figured into it on the bench, so when I get that done I just cut the rear of the frame off weld in my new section and boom a shortbed is born.

haha right.
Hopefully going to find me some 5x2'' Steel at the shop by my house this week. The front section will be 5x2'' to slip in the factory frame rails and the C notch and the rear of the frame will be 4x2''.

I like you schematic drawings bud. Did the same thing.
Thought I scanned it and put on my build tread but, I didn't.
I will have to find it.
1960-66 Chevy/GMC Truck Frame Diagram
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=325736

bubba327 · 11-13-2009, 11:51 AM

RGcarguy --hope your truck looks as good in the daylight!! welcome to "Dad's Happy Place"

rgCarGuy · 11-13-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bubba327

RGcarguy --hope your truck looks as good in the daylight!! welcome to "Dad's Happy Place"

Thanks! So far it is what I expected. It will be getting a paint job, but most of the rust areas have already been replaced by the PO. The family approves! I will probably start a thread, but it isn't going to be nearly as much work as most of the build threads here. A lot has already been done.

SCOTI · 11-13-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I took an extra day to clean it up and paint it. I installed it yesterday. Today will finish hooking it all up, detail wiring and such.

Cool. Get those pics up when you get it done (I know she took some....

).

joe231 · 11-13-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I took an extra day to clean it up and paint it. I installed it yesterday. Today will finish hooking it all up, detail wiring and such.

You aren't using your purdy v-8??

you have other plans for it?
You got another project waiting in the wings?

SCOTI · 11-13-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

You aren't using your purdy v-8??

you have other plans for it?
You got another project waiting in the wings?

Hhmm . . .... I'll take "you have other plans" for $200......

jbgroby · 11-13-2009, 10:43 AM

Gee Virginia there is a SANTA CLAUSE!

70 Suburban · 11-13-2009, 11:46 AM

Wow glad im in tx

joe231 · 11-13-2009, 02:09 PM

Tx Firefighter · 11-13-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Cool. Get those pics up when you get it done (I know she took some....

).

Oh no you din't. I've been to your compound and seen things. You sir, are the picture derelict. Care to tell the board what you're working secretly on ? You sure don't post pictures of it...

Don't worry, I won't tell what I saw

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Originally Posted by joe231

You aren't using your purdy v-8??

you have other plans for it?
You got another project waiting in the wings?

Beats me. This engine was priced right. The truck I'm building now is going to be my daily driver. I will sell the Toyota when I get the 63 on the road. I drove my last 72 100k miles in 4 years and every since have missed having an old daily. The 250 inline 6 cylinder with 3.07 rearend gears ought to give good mileage for those duties. I might put the small block in my dually. Who knows.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Hhmm . . .... I'll take "you have other plans" for $200......

joe231 · 11-13-2009, 02:22 PM

that is just wrong....I wanna know what SCOTI is working on

Tx Firefighter · 11-13-2009, 02:26 PM

All kidding aside, I won' tell what I saw. He's very tight lipped about his projects during the buildup stage. I think he's planning to do one long post of the whole buildup when it's finished.

You will be blown away by it and that's all I will say.

joe231 · 11-13-2009, 02:35 PM

can't wait

70 Suburban · 11-13-2009, 03:37 PM

where is said project located.

Tx Firefighter · 11-13-2009, 03:46 PM

Over in Garland (Dallas). Poor guy lives in deep city environment. I didn't see a single cow or tractor anywhere near there. I sat behind my shop looking out over the pasture and drank heavily when I got back home.

70 Suburban · 11-13-2009, 03:52 PM

lol I know what you mean....

Primered_69 · 11-13-2009, 07:01 PM

Did Scotti cut his hair to help hide the secret of his project...that way no one could follow him to this secret, cowless environment workshop of his?

He is like the Batman of hot rodders...some where in a hidden garage.............

19GMC63 · 11-13-2009, 07:18 PM

Started goin through the new rear end... transferring everything from the old to the new. While prying off one of the rusted drums, one of these popped out and came about half an inch from my hand.

I'm not afraid of spiders, but that had my heart racing.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-13-2009, 07:28 PM

Yeah, cause its about 5 inches long!

**DPowers** · 11-13-2009, 07:46 PM

Whoaaa I'm not afraid of spiders either- not dead ones or smashed ones or ones all curled up because they have been on fire....

Tx Firefighter · 11-13-2009, 07:55 PM

Here you go Scoti. Here's your old engine. Pictures are weak though. I just did a little hose off and paint job. A few powdercoated pieces sprinkled around. I didn't feel like spending too much time on this part of the project. Still lots left to do. I'm pushing to have it driving by Thanksgiving.

SCOTI · 11-13-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Here you go Scoti. Here's your old engine. Pictures are weak though. I just did a little hose off and paint job. A few powdercoated pieces sprinkled around. I didn't feel like spending too much time on this part of the project. Still lots left to do. I'm pushing to have it driving by Thanksgiving.

Hey, it cleaned up nice!

11-13-2009, 10:26 AM	#1
rgCarGuy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 9	Re: What did you do to your truck today? My ebay truck came in the middle of the night!

11-13-2009, 10:49 AM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Went down to the DMV...and finally registered my truck.... The frickin 'Governator' took $226 of my hard earned money for that thing !! And the tag is only good untill FEB !! Man the lady at the counter real had a hard time...this truck came with the DMV paper all printed up from the guy. However the OG owner donated to charity, then this guy bought it (owns a lot), then I got it. So the pink was signed 3 times, we had 3 transfer forms....it had her going crazy !! Now, I just got it get it running !! So far...that little truck in my avatar has cost me $600 + $226 = $826 __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 11-13-2009 at 11:01 AM.

11-16-2009, 10:19 PM	#3
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Did some more laying under it today but this time took measrements and drew up my new frame rails for my back half. I will build the whole thing on a bench with my axle and link suspension/ ride height already figured into it on the bench, so when I get that done I just cut the rear of the frame off weld in my new section and boom a shortbed is born. haha right. Hopefully going to find me some 5x2'' Steel at the shop by my house this week. The front section will be 5x2'' to slip in the factory frame rails and the C notch and the rear of the frame will be 4x2''. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718 Last edited by sams60gmc; 11-16-2009 at 10:21 PM.

11-13-2009, 11:51 AM	#5
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: What did you do to your truck today? RGcarguy --hope your truck looks as good in the daylight!! welcome to "Dad's Happy Place" __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

11-13-2009, 10:43 AM	#10
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Gee Virginia there is a SANTA CLAUSE! __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-13-2009, 11:46 AM	#11
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Wow glad im in tx __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: What did you do to your truck today? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: What did you do to your truck today? that is just wrong....I wanna know what SCOTI is working on __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-13-2009, 02:26 PM	#15
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What did you do to your truck today? All kidding aside, I won' tell what I saw. He's very tight lipped about his projects during the buildup stage. I think he's planning to do one long post of the whole buildup when it's finished. You will be blown away by it and that's all I will say. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-13-2009, 02:35 PM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: What did you do to your truck today? can't wait __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-13-2009, 03:37 PM	#17
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: What did you do to your truck today? where is said project located. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

11-13-2009, 03:46 PM	#18
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Over in Garland (Dallas). Poor guy lives in deep city environment. I didn't see a single cow or tractor anywhere near there. I sat behind my shop looking out over the pasture and drank heavily when I got back home. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 11-13-2009 at 03:47 PM.

11-13-2009, 03:52 PM	#19
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: What did you do to your truck today? lol I know what you mean.... __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

11-13-2009, 07:01 PM	#20
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Did Scotti cut his hair to help hide the secret of his project...that way no one could follow him to this secret, cowless environment workshop of his? He is like the Batman of hot rodders...some where in a hidden garage............. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

11-13-2009, 07:18 PM	#21
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started goin through the new rear end... transferring everything from the old to the new. While prying off one of the rusted drums, one of these popped out and came about half an inch from my hand. I'm not afraid of spiders, but that had my heart racing.



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11-13-2009, 07:28 PM	#22
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Yeah, cause its about 5 inches long!

11-13-2009, 07:46 PM	#23
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,440	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Whoaaa I'm not afraid of spiders either- not dead ones or smashed ones or ones all curled up because they have been on fire....

11-13-2009, 07:55 PM	#24
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Here you go Scoti. Here's your old engine. Pictures are weak though. I just did a little hose off and paint job. A few powdercoated pieces sprinkled around. I didn't feel like spending too much time on this part of the project. Still lots left to do. I'm pushing to have it driving by Thanksgiving. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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