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stllookn · 12-18-2005, 02:23 AM

Remind yourself what it was you wanted to do and to check your progress along that path. It especially helps on a cold December evening to remind yourself that it is the journey not the goal line that is the enjoyment...Grasshopper...LOL!

krue · 12-18-2005, 08:56 AM

I have to do it all the time.

**special-K** · 12-18-2005, 09:04 AM

Ain`t that the truth.

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 12-18-2005, 09:09 AM

A little encouragement sure helps a long the way. Hang in there truck brother one day you'll be proud of your hard work.

Botietruck · 12-18-2005, 09:09 AM

It happens to me all the time. Many times I pull out all those pictures and take a look at them and remember all the many stages the project has been through and how I thought I would never get there. I've certainly enjoyed the journey.

stllookn · 12-18-2005, 11:53 AM

Amen, brothers!

qksilver · 12-18-2005, 12:40 PM

second and third that.........

68haywagon · 12-18-2005, 03:37 PM

This thread inspired me to fire up mine and take it for a ride..THANK YOU! I needed that

Mike

chevybill · 12-18-2005, 05:07 PM

Great reminder, of the overall goal. Mine is all in pieces, right now as I accumulate engine parts. I am probably not going to meet my initial goal for completion, but I am still making progress.

My truck is much better off all in pieces now than quietly rusting away to nothing and still a whole vehicle.

crazy longhorn · 12-18-2005, 08:58 PM

I am so with you ! Its a long hard road at times building these old trucks......yea , you know the end results are gonna "flat azz rock", but you also know that "toy" takes a back seat to all the bills/homestead/family, ect. over a long stretch of time, you really need to see the progress......have the fellow truckers boot you in the azz , to keep you going

a few pics on then/now do help bigtime.......thanks for the "boot"!

crazyL

leadfoot067 · 12-18-2005, 10:38 PM

i find myself getting into other projects and all i think about is my 67...completely dissasembled...so i pressure washed the frame today and put it back in the garage...but its damn cold out there...my heater sets off the fire alarm...so i just dress warm and go with it...must keep working on it or it wont get done....

stllookn · 12-18-2005, 10:46 PM

I must have motivated myself since I stripped the inside of the cab AGAIN, washed it down with mineral spirits and am sanding the inside of it for prime and paint. Maybe this week? Cold temp really slows the progress. I did manage to take the Longhorn around the block for kicks! Carry on!

vtblazer · 12-19-2005, 07:40 AM

The cold definitely slows things down...
Check out the date on the pic.
Worked in that vinyl shack all winter long that year...

Your right about the path...

Thanks for the reminder, off to those other projects that have fallen behind.

12-18-2005, 02:23 AM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Sometimes you just have to do this! Remind yourself what it was you wanted to do and to check your progress along that path. It especially helps on a cold December evening to remind yourself that it is the journey not the goal line that is the enjoyment...Grasshopper...LOL! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-18-2005, 08:56 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Sometimes you just have to do this! I have to do it all the time. __________________ "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"

12-18-2005, 09:04 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Sometimes you just have to do this! Ain`t that the truth. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-18-2005, 09:09 AM	#4
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 493	Re: Sometimes you just have to do this! A little encouragement sure helps a long the way. Hang in there truck brother one day you'll be proud of your hard work. __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

12-18-2005, 09:09 AM	#5
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Sometimes you just have to do this! It happens to me all the time. Many times I pull out all those pictures and take a look at them and remember all the many stages the project has been through and how I thought I would never get there. I've certainly enjoyed the journey. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive! Last edited by Botietruck; 12-18-2005 at 09:10 AM.

12-18-2005, 11:53 AM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Sometimes you just have to do this! Amen, brothers! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-18-2005, 12:40 PM	#7
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Sometimes you just have to do this! second and third that.........

12-18-2005, 03:37 PM	#8
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Sometimes you just have to do this! This thread inspired me to fire up mine and take it for a ride..THANK YOU! I needed that Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

12-18-2005, 05:07 PM	#9
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Sometimes you just have to do this! Great reminder, of the overall goal. Mine is all in pieces, right now as I accumulate engine parts. I am probably not going to meet my initial goal for completion, but I am still making progress. My truck is much better off all in pieces now than quietly rusting away to nothing and still a whole vehicle. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

12-18-2005, 08:58 PM	#10
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: Sometimes you just have to do this! I am so with you ! Its a long hard road at times building these old trucks......yea , you know the end results are gonna "flat azz rock", but you also know that "toy" takes a back seat to all the bills/homestead/family, ect. over a long stretch of time, you really need to see the progress......have the fellow truckers boot you in the azz , to keep you going a few pics on then/now do help bigtime.......thanks for the "boot"! crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-18-2005, 10:38 PM	#11
leadfoot067 horsepower junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: graham, washington Posts: 326	Re: Sometimes you just have to do this! i find myself getting into other projects and all i think about is my 67...completely dissasembled...so i pressure washed the frame today and put it back in the garage...but its damn cold out there...my heater sets off the fire alarm...so i just dress warm and go with it...must keep working on it or it wont get done.... __________________ 67 short wide box,350/700r4/3.73posi 71 olds cutlass "S" mom bought new..12.30s@113MPH

12-18-2005, 10:46 PM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Sometimes you just have to do this! I must have motivated myself since I stripped the inside of the cab AGAIN, washed it down with mineral spirits and am sanding the inside of it for prime and paint. Maybe this week? Cold temp really slows the progress. I did manage to take the Longhorn around the block for kicks! Carry on! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-19-2005, 07:40 AM	#13
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Sometimes you just have to do this! The cold definitely slows things down... Check out the date on the pic. Worked in that vinyl shack all winter long that year... Your right about the path... Thanks for the reminder, off to those other projects that have fallen behind. Attached Images



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