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greasemonkey · 05-10-2004, 11:26 PM

After two or three years of talking and thinking about restoring my truck, I finally decided to get off my lazy ass and do something about it. I just ordered new cab/rad/bed mounts and rear suspension bushings from GMC Pauls, a front sway bar from Early Classic, complete power front disc/suspension upgrade/drop kit from Classic Performance, and frame paint. Teardown will probably begin this week or next. I plan to paint and rustproof the frame and totally restore the underbody components. Then I can put in my new wiring harness when putting it all back together. After this is done, I can attempt to tackle paint. Maybe next year.

I'm pretty stoked right now. I can't wait to get started.
John

lukecp · 05-10-2004, 11:30 PM

Good luck John.....be sure to post lots of pics. It will be a happy day when the UPS truck arrives, lol

Longhorn Man · 05-10-2004, 11:34 PM

Take pictures...lots of them. A digi cam would be a great investment if you don't own one...nothing special, just make sure it has a flash.
Also, tons of zip lock baggies and a magic marker. Every group of bolts in a seprate bag, labeled with clear directions as to where they go. ("Bolts for front left fender" for example) You may know where EVERYTHIGN goes right now, but you'll forget in a few months, let alone a few years.

dinnut · 05-10-2004, 11:36 PM

buyign the stuff is the first step. it makes u get off ur butt imo. when u see all those parts arrive it will be like christmas and next thing u know u will be out working on the truck. and whenever you lose motivation take a break and look at all those parts and how great they are going to look on there then go and work somemore! good luck restyfing your truck!

krue · 05-11-2004, 12:59 AM

Good luck! Keep us posted, maybe you can motivate me to get off of my dead a$$!!!

**Palf70Step** · 05-11-2004, 05:36 AM

Never thought your's needed it, but go for it. Good luck. We'll be watching and waiting.

greasemonkey · 05-11-2004, 10:44 AM

Thanks guys.
It does need it, believe me. You probably didn't look underneath when you came here, but the frame that was blasted to bare metal by the New Mexico sun and sand has taken on a nice accumulation of surface rust from the wonderful Florida humidity.
And I do have a digicam. I used it for a while, but it must not have been compatible with the old puter, and before we got the new one, the battery in the camera died. I'll try to get it running again.
Thanks again for all the support!
John
(P.S. Sway bar should be in today, as well as control arm bushings. I love the UPS man.)(or woman)

05-10-2004, 11:26 PM	#1
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	it's finally begun... After two or three years of talking and thinking about restoring my truck, I finally decided to get off my lazy ass and do something about it. I just ordered new cab/rad/bed mounts and rear suspension bushings from GMC Pauls, a front sway bar from Early Classic, complete power front disc/suspension upgrade/drop kit from Classic Performance, and frame paint. Teardown will probably begin this week or next. I plan to paint and rustproof the frame and totally restore the underbody components. Then I can put in my new wiring harness when putting it all back together. After this is done, I can attempt to tackle paint. Maybe next year. I'm pretty stoked right now. I can't wait to get started. John __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

05-10-2004, 11:30 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Good luck John.....be sure to post lots of pics. It will be a happy day when the UPS truck arrives, lol __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

05-10-2004, 11:36 PM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	buyign the stuff is the first step. it makes u get off ur butt imo. when u see all those parts arrive it will be like christmas and next thing u know u will be out working on the truck. and whenever you lose motivation take a break and look at all those parts and how great they are going to look on there then go and work somemore! good luck restyfing your truck! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

05-11-2004, 12:59 AM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Good luck! Keep us posted, maybe you can motivate me to get off of my dead a$$!!! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-11-2004, 05:36 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Never thought your's needed it, but go for it. Good luck. We'll be watching and waiting. __________________ 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!

05-10-2004, 11:34 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Take pictures...lots of them. A digi cam would be a great investment if you don't own one...nothing special, just make sure it has a flash. Also, tons of zip lock baggies and a magic marker. Every group of bolts in a seprate bag, labeled with clear directions as to where they go. ("Bolts for front left fender" for example) You may know where EVERYTHIGN goes right now, but you'll forget in a few months, let alone a few years.

05-11-2004, 10:44 AM	#7
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Thanks guys. It does need it, believe me. You probably didn't look underneath when you came here, but the frame that was blasted to bare metal by the New Mexico sun and sand has taken on a nice accumulation of surface rust from the wonderful Florida humidity. And I do have a digicam. I used it for a while, but it must not have been compatible with the old puter, and before we got the new one, the battery in the camera died. I'll try to get it running again. Thanks again for all the support! John (P.S. Sway bar should be in today, as well as control arm bushings. I love the UPS man.)(or woman) __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500



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