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BCT · 11-10-2009, 03:24 PM

Just joined after my girlfriend got me an early Christmas present, '69 C10 short step side 350 4 speed project truck. I haven't picked it up yet, or even seen it in person, but we are supposed to get it either Saturday or sometime next week. From the pictures she took of the truck it appears to need a decent amount of work but is still salvageable. The bottom of the passenger door and passenger side rear fender is rotted along with the headliner and some surface rust here and there but otherwise it's not too bad considering it's been sitting for 10 years.
This won't be my first crack at this type of truck so I know what I'm getting myself into with it. A few years back I was working on a '69 GMC long bed step side. I had cut out all the rot and replaced it with new metal but before I could finish I moved and had no place to put it and work on it. I was telling my girlfriend about it and that's where she got the idea for my early Christmas gift.

BAGNDRAGIT · 11-10-2009, 03:36 PM

Welcome from Phoenix, Cant wait to see more pics.

OH and BTW, SHE'S A KEEPER!!!!

72BlckButy · 11-10-2009, 03:41 PM

Quite the gf... just be sure to keep her away from several of the members on this site.

Congrats on the early Christmas gift!

BCT · 11-10-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BAGNDRAGIT

Welcome from Phoenix, Cant wait to see more pics.

OH and BTW, SHE'S A KEEPER!!!!

I'll have some more pics after Saturday, even if I don't pick it up I'm going down to check it out for myself.

Do you mean the truck or the girlfriend is a keeper?

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Quite the gf... just be sure to keep her away from several of the members on this site.

Congrats on the early Christmas gift!

She's defiantly a good girl. Apparently she had been planning on getting me a truck for a few weeks and I was the only one that didn't know it. Hopefully she sticks around with me for a while.

big_al_71 · 11-10-2009, 04:14 PM

Welcome.....thats great that you are getting a new truck....post some more picts when you have a chance..

69GMCLonghorn · 11-10-2009, 04:45 PM

of the GF...

ya it is a classic · 11-10-2009, 08:08 PM

few rust holes but very nice either way. have fun!

**mikey531** · 11-10-2009, 09:37 PM

Hi

Welcome from your neighbor to the north !!

Hottrucks · 11-10-2009, 09:47 PM

watch out for him ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Quite the gf... just be sure to keep her away from several of the members on this site!

I"M OFFENED!!!!

ok good luck and congrats on the truck does it have a V8 your in luck I have a skeliton truck she going to have tobe picked to the rails I'm picking it up thur/fri it will be here for a few weeks before I scrap it all though it may become a base frame for sister truck who knows

let me know

I'm in Leb and theres a few others around in NH

Hottrucks · 11-10-2009, 09:52 PM

ummmmm is that a 70 grill???

BAGNDRAGIT · 11-10-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BCT

I'll have some more pics after Saturday, even if I don't pick it up I'm going down to check it out for myself.

Do you mean the truck or the girlfriend is a keeper?

Survey Says! BOTH!!

BCT · 11-11-2009, 03:32 PM

Thanks guys but I know better then to post pictures of her

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

ok good luck and congrats on the truck does it have a V8 your in luck I have a skeliton truck she going to have tobe picked to the rails I'm picking it up thur/fri it will be here for a few weeks before I scrap it all though it may become a base frame for sister truck who knows

let me know

I'm in Leb and theres a few others around in NH

Sorry, no sisters. She does have three brothers if you're interested

I'll have some more pictures soon and I'm sure there will be more pictures of the unseen rot

Hottrucks · 11-11-2009, 04:46 PM

Pass on the brothers unless the kool guy fabricaors that like to work on old trucks....

but the parts truck will still be here for some picking thru....I think I found a another truck too??...I love parts

BCT · 11-11-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

Pass on the brothers unless the kool guy fabricaors that like to work on old trucks....

but the parts truck will still be here for some picking thru....I think I found a another truck too??...I love parts

One of them owns a powder coating shop in Derry but he's the one that doesn't really like me that much because I'm seeing his little sister

I had him do the frame and wheels on my bike but it looks like it's going to be a while before I get any type of "guy dating his sister" price discount

Work for me is slow right now so funds are tight but just for future reference do you know of any local junkyards that have these kinds of trucks? I had a card from a guy that had a yard somewhere around Kingston but I can't find it anywhere and I don't know exactly where the place is.

Hottrucks · 11-11-2009, 06:04 PM

got me but keep me posted I hope I can have enough parts trucks (I have the room to store them) to keep a few of us in hard parts we know that most of the bodies will be junk..if you know of or find any parts trucks for CHEAP/free let me know because I'll haul them back here if you can't store them...I'm an hour away and centeraly located for VT and NH...I'm NOT doing it for profit..if theres something there throw something in the hat for fule and the next truck

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-11-2009, 06:06 PM

Congrats on the new ride get some pics posted when ya get her home..

Rokcrln · 11-11-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BCT

She's defiantly a good girl. Apparently she had been planning on getting me a truck for a few weeks and I was the only one that didn't know it. Hopefully she sticks around with me for a while.

If you are at all worried about her staying around then might I suggest you start telling her right now about that 59 Vett you always wanted

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Originally Posted by BCT

I'll have some more pictures soon and I'm sure there will be more pictures of the unseen rot

Do you mean the truck or the girlfriend?

J/K

And welcome from Cali!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Hottrucks · 11-11-2009, 06:19 PM

oh by the way if Mom likes you your in!!

BCT · 11-11-2009, 06:41 PM

Supposedly the place I'm picking up mine from have a few others for sale. I'll check out the prices and get back to you. The only problem is that it's all the way down in East Bridgewater MA so you're looking at a two hour drive each way.

I do like the older Vett's but I really can't see myself getting one. Her on the other hand would love a Vette of any year so I'm the one that is going to have too keep an eye on her!

Her mother, father, two other brothers and all her other family likes me. It's just that one brother that doesn't. I'm sure that will change eventually though. I guess he doesn't like me cause her ex was a dick and he's being the over protective big brother until he gets to know me a little more.

**mikey531** · 11-11-2009, 06:44 PM

Get your truck home and I am sure we will all put in a good word for you. Don't forget the pictures ! Tell you what you show me yours and I will show you mine.. gee I haven't said that since third grade !

Hottrucks · 11-11-2009, 06:55 PM

ummmm Mike look back about 10 posts......I ratted you out already....

**mikey531** · 11-11-2009, 07:20 PM

oh

lt704 · 11-11-2009, 07:42 PM

Hi BCT, Welcome to the group. I live about 13 miles from East Bridgewater, If you need anything you can get back to me. I have a 68 Chevy with a 350, red in color, with a 94 chevy stepside bed on her, with a 99 dodge comfortable bench seat. I am the parts replacement stage of my training, but these folks on this group are super to learn from

1956cameo · 11-11-2009, 08:23 PM

And the winner of best girlfriend of the year goes too.....

unclewatts · 11-12-2009, 04:42 AM

Welcome to the board from Lake County California! It's great to see another stepside join the group.

11-10-2009, 03:24 PM	#1
BCT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salem, NH Posts: 10	Hello Just joined after my girlfriend got me an early Christmas present, '69 C10 short step side 350 4 speed project truck. I haven't picked it up yet, or even seen it in person, but we are supposed to get it either Saturday or sometime next week. From the pictures she took of the truck it appears to need a decent amount of work but is still salvageable. The bottom of the passenger door and passenger side rear fender is rotted along with the headliner and some surface rust here and there but otherwise it's not too bad considering it's been sitting for 10 years. This won't be my first crack at this type of truck so I know what I'm getting myself into with it. A few years back I was working on a '69 GMC long bed step side. I had cut out all the rot and replaced it with new metal but before I could finish I moved and had no place to put it and work on it. I was telling my girlfriend about it and that's where she got the idea for my early Christmas gift. Attached Images

11-10-2009, 03:36 PM	#2
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: Hello Welcome from Phoenix, Cant wait to see more pics. OH and BTW, SHE'S A KEEPER!!!! __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

11-10-2009, 03:41 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hello Quite the gf... just be sure to keep her away from several of the members on this site. Congrats on the early Christmas gift! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-10-2009, 04:14 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Hello Welcome.....thats great that you are getting a new truck....post some more picts when you have a chance.. __________________ 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

11-10-2009, 04:45 PM	#6
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Hello of the GF...

11-10-2009, 08:08 PM	#7
ya it is a classic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: conrad, montana Posts: 253	Re: Hello few rust holes but very nice either way. have fun!

11-10-2009, 09:37 PM	#8
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 786	Re: Hello Hi Welcome from your neighbor to the north !!

11-10-2009, 09:52 PM	#10
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Hello ummmmm is that a 70 grill??? Attached Images

11-11-2009, 04:46 PM	#13
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Hello Pass on the brothers unless the kool guy fabricaors that like to work on old trucks.... but the parts truck will still be here for some picking thru....I think I found a another truck too??...I love parts __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

11-11-2009, 06:04 PM	#15
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Hello got me but keep me posted I hope I can have enough parts trucks (I have the room to store them) to keep a few of us in hard parts we know that most of the bodies will be junk..if you know of or find any parts trucks for CHEAP/free let me know because I'll haul them back here if you can't store them...I'm an hour away and centeraly located for VT and NH...I'm NOT doing it for profit..if theres something there throw something in the hat for fule and the next truck

11-11-2009, 06:06 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Hello Congrats on the new ride get some pics posted when ya get her home.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-11-2009, 06:19 PM	#18
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Hello oh by the way if Mom likes you your in!!

11-11-2009, 06:41 PM	#19
BCT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salem, NH Posts: 10	Re: Hello Supposedly the place I'm picking up mine from have a few others for sale. I'll check out the prices and get back to you. The only problem is that it's all the way down in East Bridgewater MA so you're looking at a two hour drive each way. I do like the older Vett's but I really can't see myself getting one. Her on the other hand would love a Vette of any year so I'm the one that is going to have too keep an eye on her! Her mother, father, two other brothers and all her other family likes me. It's just that one brother that doesn't. I'm sure that will change eventually though. I guess he doesn't like me cause her ex was a dick and he's being the over protective big brother until he gets to know me a little more.

11-11-2009, 06:44 PM	#20
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 786	Re: Hello Get your truck home and I am sure we will all put in a good word for you. Don't forget the pictures ! Tell you what you show me yours and I will show you mine.. gee I haven't said that since third grade !

11-11-2009, 06:55 PM	#21
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Hello ummmm Mike look back about 10 posts......I ratted you out already.... __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html



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11-11-2009, 07:20 PM	#22
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 786	Re: Hello oh

11-11-2009, 07:42 PM	#23
lt704 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berkley, Massachusetts Posts: 235	Re: Hello Hi BCT, Welcome to the group. I live about 13 miles from East Bridgewater, If you need anything you can get back to me. I have a 68 Chevy with a 350, red in color, with a 94 chevy stepside bed on her, with a 99 dodge comfortable bench seat. I am the parts replacement stage of my training, but these folks on this group are super to learn from

11-11-2009, 08:23 PM	#24
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Hello And the winner of best girlfriend of the year goes too..... __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

11-12-2009, 04:42 AM	#25
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Hello Welcome to the board from Lake County California! It's great to see another stepside join the group. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

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