68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog"

[spike38]

I have been lurking on this site for years.
I have watch many projects, Turn out works of art.
Some of which, Started out in pretty bad shape.
Well beyond my ability. So I knew if I was to get anything close to there results,
I needed to start with something a little more solid.
Oh course, Finding a descent truck, And having the cash
at the same time. Has always been my problem.
But it finally worked out! The day I sold a car I had just rebuilt.
I spotted this truck on Ebay. A man and his son in Alabama, Had
built this truck, And his son drove it for a while. Until the engine blew.
I got it back to S.W Georgia, With some help. And started looking it over.
The body needs a little work, But I got time. And I want to do it right!
I'm sure I will have some questions for you all. Here are the Ebay pics

Spike

[spike38]

And here are some problem areas I found.
Now I was fully aware of the damage to the front
passenger fender, And kind of expected the others.
But after looking the truck over, It is in great shape!

Spike

[spike38]

This next picture, Is kind of what I want it to look like.
When I get done. Not tricked out, But solid.

Spike

[spike38]

I got my truck moved into it's spot, Where it will be tore apart for the next few
months. I only had a couple of hours today to work on it. So I started on the
front driver side fender, Where I knew some body work had been done before.
I found 3/4'" thick filler on the top corner of the fender, And 1" thick filler
on the bottom front corner. The good news is, No holes. So I can pound it
out, When I remove the fender, Later on. This truck has at least 7 layers of
paint and primer, That I know of? Sounds like a lot of work, But I'm enjoying
every bit of it
Unfortunately, I don't have a shop at the house. But my friend Tom, Is letting
me use his. Below, Is an update that I did today. This weekend, I'll get to do
a lot more.

Spike

[spike38]

I got off work a little early today. So I got to do a little work on my girl.
The fender and door are in good shape, But the rockers are Swiss cheese.
She's coming along, Slowly but surely

Spike

[spike38]

I did have a nice surprise today, I went to look in the ash tray.
And found no ash tray, But this instead.

Spike

[67chevy1series]

well ya GOTTA thank PO for all there hard (but not needed) work

[spike38]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

well ya GOTTA thank PO for all there hard (but not needed) work

The cup holder is not something I would have dropped a Ben for,
But, I not going to tear it out. LOL

Spike

[spike38]

Didn't get as much done, As I wanted to. Doing an engine swap on my friend
Tom's service truck
But did get a little done. Got the hood stripped, And filler removed

Spike

[spike38]

Well we got Tom's new engine into his Chevy service truck.
And I got some more paint stripping done. With no big
surprises today.

I also started laying some flames for Tom's Chevy.
They will be Fire Engine red, With gold metalflake.
I'll show you all some pics, When it's done.
I only did half the hood today, To see if I like it

Spike

[spike38]

I almost forgot!

This little C 10 delivery truck was next door today.
It was very solid, But MAN! was it small.
The only major rust I found, Was on the dash.
But I guess that means the window leaks as well

Spike

[oldblue1968chevy]

^^awesome lol

HAHA Yeah, po's do alot of hard work that we normally undo thinking wtf lol

[spike38]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

^^awesome lol

HAHA Yeah, po's do alot of hard work that we normally undo thinking wtf lol

Oh yes!

That "WTF" thought has come to mind a few times so far.

But, That's what you get. When a truck has been through a few owners.
Some things were done great! And other, Like bondo w/o hardener.
Make you wonder. This is one of the reasons, I chose to strip it.

Spike

[spike38]

oldblue1968chevy

Thanks for stopping by.

Spike

[VA72C10]

Looking good. Nice work so far.

[spike38]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good. Nice work so far.

Thanks, It's a slow, But gratifying task. (I love this truck!)
Next week, I hope to be pulling the engine and tranny.
Also dragging in my donor vehicle. To be gutted.

Spike

[spike38]

Got the Chevy service truck running, Flames taped, And the holes in the roof fixed.
My friend Tom, Will finish masking tomorrow.And Monday it gets some fresh
paint on the front and top. Then I bring my donor vehicle in to gut.

[spike38]

Got a little work done on my truck also. Got the interior gutted, And it looked
good, For the most part. Except at the bottom of both side kick plates.
Have some rust issues to take care of. Also, If anyone want a good gas tank,
With a new sending unit, Come get it! Free!!!

Does anyone know where I can order new springs for my bench seat, I need 4 or 5
of the top one, That you sit on. And 2 or 3 of the side springs. Or do I just
need to hit the junk yard.

Spike

[spike38]

Shot some paint to the service truck tonight.
I think the gold metal flake adds something.

Spike

[VA72C10]

Looks good

[spike38]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks good

Thanks, A couple more thinks. And it's done.

Spike

[classic1967chevy]

looks good so far i would try looking in (classic arts of america ) or (brothers) or (lmc trucks) something like that would have u some springs or what ever u need really

[spike38]

Originally Posted by classic1967chevy

looks good so far i would try looking in (classic arts of america ) or (brothers) or (lmc trucks) something like that would have u some springs or what ever u need really

Thanks, I've been looking. But no luck so far
If nothing else, There's always the junkyard

Spike

[crob35]

i have a seat out of my 68. I am in albany,ga

[spike38]

Originally Posted by crob35

i have a seat out of my 68. I am in albany,ga

Great, I'll send you my number

Spike