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sheldon · 10-16-2013, 11:36 PM

A couple of years ago I got a 69 c10 SWB and started tearing it apart to rebuild. It became so daunting to do I had to find a way to stay motivated. Here it is.

sheldon · 10-16-2013, 11:37 PM

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sheldon · 10-16-2013, 11:39 PM

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tommys72 · 10-17-2013, 12:10 AM

Nice truck

Mohammad · 10-17-2013, 12:10 AM

very nice truck

*Mister-B* · 10-17-2013, 12:16 AM

Nice. So, we can plan to see the pile of parts on CL when?

sheldon · 10-17-2013, 12:22 AM

Thanks guys, the 69 still a project I want to pursue. Just needed something to enjoy in the meantime. Plans for this one don't include a lot. In a debate on painting it(same color scheme) or leaving it alone... I like both ideas. But the 69 is in the middle of new floors and rockers to be followed with smooth firewall, new engine build, then the slow reassembly.

Cordless57 · 10-17-2013, 12:23 AM

OK, so very nice new truck but what does IT need? Surely you will now have two projects going on at once.

sheldon · 10-17-2013, 12:26 AM

Immediate needs that I see:
New wiring. (Luckily I have a friend that's an American autowire customer)
And that pesky paint dilemma
But really solid otherwise.

jorgensensc · 10-17-2013, 12:34 AM

Nice truck! One of my favorite color schemes. It really works well on long beds!! I say leave the paint alone, looks good enough to drive. Then you won't have to worry about scratches etc from enjoying it. Besides, you won't be able to do a half a$$ paint job, so you will tear it apart, then you will have two projects. That will be even more daunting! Wish I would have found that when I was in Houston!
Shawn

sheldon · 10-17-2013, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

Nice truck! One of my favorite color schemes. It really works well on long beds!! I say leave the paint alone, looks good enough to drive. Then you won't have to worry about scratches etc from enjoying it. Besides, you won't be able to do a half a$$ paint job, so you will tear it apart, then you will have two projects. That will be even more daunting! Wish I would have found that when I was in Houston!
Shawn

Thanks! The paint thing wouldn't even be a debate(I wouldn't do it) if my uncle wasn't a body man with a shop out in west tx, so I drop the truck and the cash off say goodbye to the truck for a month and it's done... Maybe go learn something in the process. But even if that does happen, it will be after the electrical. And some enjoyment. I have some more pictures I'll post tomorrow. The paint photographed well on this pic, it's rough but body is straight.

**steelhorse** · 10-17-2013, 08:08 AM

Nice truck.

**AMERICAN PICK-UP** · 10-17-2013, 09:57 AM

that will work. i love the blue and white.

BB72CHEVKT · 10-17-2013, 10:51 AM

very nice!

67ChevyRedneck · 10-17-2013, 11:42 AM

I did the same thing. I have a 67 firebird in a pile of parts and rust, so I went out and bought a "done" 65 mustang (still have my C10, of course).

That's a nice truck!

Mr Chevorlet · 10-17-2013, 01:55 PM

That is a nice truck, I cant seem to buy them like that. It seems i get ones that need alot of work.

slowcpe · 10-17-2013, 02:27 PM

Nice truck. I'm afraid I'm going to do something similar.

sheldon · 10-17-2013, 03:52 PM

Thanks guys, I kept a look out and had to drive a few hours for this one, but it sure seems worth it. I did some cleaning today(just some soap/water/elbow grease), there's a cruise in this weekend that I'm gonna take it to. Still some little oddities that I'm discovering and fixing. But all in all I'm very pleased. Changing all the fluids today, so I know when and what is in it. Wasn't completely satisfied with how it ran so did some checking of basics: pulled plugs and gapped them correctly. Amazing what that will do.

Flint70step · 10-17-2013, 07:07 PM

I was looking at that truck on CL just the other day!Nice grab,great color and the wheels go well with the truck.Tires with a little more sidewall would look a little better imo.Very nice truck!!

sheldon · 10-17-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint70step

I was looking at that truck on CL just the other day!Nice grab,great color and the wheels go well with the truck.Tires with a little more sidewall would look a little better imo.Very nice truck!!

Couldn't agree more on the tires. Shopping already!

71veronica · 10-17-2013, 11:28 PM

i wouldnt really change anything on it. i love the way it is. looks like a perfect daily driver.

10-16-2013, 11:36 PM	#1
sheldon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: College station TX/ soon to be Austin Posts: 51	Build is taking so long I got another truck A couple of years ago I got a 69 c10 SWB and started tearing it apart to rebuild. It became so daunting to do I had to find a way to stay motivated. Here it is. Attached Images __________________ Half of all people are below average, where do you fall in?

10-16-2013, 11:37 PM	#2
sheldon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: College station TX/ soon to be Austin Posts: 51	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck 2. Attached Images __________________ Half of all people are below average, where do you fall in?

10-16-2013, 11:39 PM	#3
sheldon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: College station TX/ soon to be Austin Posts: 51	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck 3. Attached Images __________________ Half of all people are below average, where do you fall in?

10-17-2013, 12:10 AM	#4
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck Nice truck __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

10-17-2013, 12:10 AM	#5
Mohammad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New York Posts: 70	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck very nice truck

10-17-2013, 12:16 AM	#6
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck Nice. So, we can plan to see the pile of parts on CL when?

10-17-2013, 12:22 AM	#7
sheldon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: College station TX/ soon to be Austin Posts: 51	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck Thanks guys, the 69 still a project I want to pursue. Just needed something to enjoy in the meantime. Plans for this one don't include a lot. In a debate on painting it(same color scheme) or leaving it alone... I like both ideas. But the 69 is in the middle of new floors and rockers to be followed with smooth firewall, new engine build, then the slow reassembly. __________________ Half of all people are below average, where do you fall in?

10-17-2013, 12:23 AM	#8
Cordless57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 83	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck OK, so very nice new truck but what does IT need? Surely you will now have two projects going on at once.

10-17-2013, 12:26 AM	#9
sheldon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: College station TX/ soon to be Austin Posts: 51	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck Immediate needs that I see: New wiring. (Luckily I have a friend that's an American autowire customer) And that pesky paint dilemma But really solid otherwise. __________________ Half of all people are below average, where do you fall in?

10-17-2013, 12:34 AM	#10
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck Nice truck! One of my favorite color schemes. It really works well on long beds!! I say leave the paint alone, looks good enough to drive. Then you won't have to worry about scratches etc from enjoying it. Besides, you won't be able to do a half a$$ paint job, so you will tear it apart, then you will have two projects. That will be even more daunting! Wish I would have found that when I was in Houston! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

10-17-2013, 08:08 AM	#12
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck Nice truck.

10-17-2013, 09:57 AM	#13
AMERICAN PICK-UP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: paragould,arkansas Posts: 857	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck that will work. i love the blue and white.

10-17-2013, 10:51 AM	#14
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck very nice! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

10-17-2013, 11:42 AM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck I did the same thing. I have a 67 firebird in a pile of parts and rust, so I went out and bought a "done" 65 mustang (still have my C10, of course). That's a nice truck! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-17-2013, 01:55 PM	#16
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck That is a nice truck, I cant seem to buy them like that. It seems i get ones that need alot of work. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414



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10-17-2013, 02:27 PM	#17
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck Nice truck. I'm afraid I'm going to do something similar. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

10-17-2013, 03:52 PM	#18
sheldon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: College station TX/ soon to be Austin Posts: 51	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck Thanks guys, I kept a look out and had to drive a few hours for this one, but it sure seems worth it. I did some cleaning today(just some soap/water/elbow grease), there's a cruise in this weekend that I'm gonna take it to. Still some little oddities that I'm discovering and fixing. But all in all I'm very pleased. Changing all the fluids today, so I know when and what is in it. Wasn't completely satisfied with how it ran so did some checking of basics: pulled plugs and gapped them correctly. Amazing what that will do. Attached Images __________________ Half of all people are below average, where do you fall in?

10-17-2013, 07:07 PM	#19
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck I was looking at that truck on CL just the other day!Nice grab,great color and the wheels go well with the truck.Tires with a little more sidewall would look a little better imo.Very nice truck!! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

10-17-2013, 11:28 PM	#21
71veronica Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pleasant grove, UT Posts: 399	Re: Build is taking so long I got another truck i wouldnt really change anything on it. i love the way it is. looks like a perfect daily driver.

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