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07-03-2013, 10:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chickasha, OK
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"How long, has this been goin on?"
So I've been wondering... Is my truck ever going to get finished? Between a recent wedding, house remodel, work really picking up, etc.. It's been super slow going on my build, matter of fact it has came to a complete stop in recent months. I'm still active on the boards when I have time and I'm ready to get out to the shop and get busy, but life has really been getting in the way lately!
So I guess my question is, how long have some of you guys been at it on your trucks? I haven't (and won't) lose steam on the project, just curious how many of y'all are in the same boat as I am. GIVE ME HOPE!!!! Posted via Mobile Device
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07-03-2013, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Long Beach, CA
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
My K10 has been in the works for over a year. The C10... about 15 years!
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07-03-2013, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Plant City, Fl
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
No worries buddy, a lot of us are there with you. I had planned on my truck being finished within 2 years of getting it. I'm on year 5... Same story, if I have time to work on it, I'm broke, when I have money, I don't have the time. It's a never ending battle, just keep pluggin away at it when you can! Good luck with it!
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I dont care how you did it in California!!! 
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07-03-2013, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: West Sacramento, CA
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
8 years and going. It's a daily driver. I do what I can when I can (and redo some things that I've already done due to not having a plan). But it's coming along, it's mine, and I get complements and requests to buy all the time. If they only knew how much time and money was invested, there is no way I would sell (except if I wanted to quit spending).......
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07-03-2013, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Chickasha, OK
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
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Here's the last time the truck saw the light of day, and also the last time it was semi-assembled lol. It's taken down to just the cab now, just chilling in the shop. I know I'll get back on it. I'm just getting impatient I suppose. Maybe someone can flip this pic that has more computer skills than I do. Thanks for the support guys!!!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device
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07-03-2013, 11:13 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Alameda, CA.
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
Mine took about 4 years to get it on the road... Done yet?..... Nope!
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07-03-2013, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
Is this a photo trick? I think the truck is upside down. Maybe its just me..
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07-03-2013, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Williams, CA
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
Due to SEVERE financial constraints, I've done little or nothing on Ole Brownie. I've starting to get into the mindset that I can do lots of little things that don't cost much, but my "spare time" is all but gone. If you look at the start date and the current date, years have elapsed, not only on my build, but most builds.
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07-03-2013, 11:49 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Monroe,Iowa
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
I have been working off and on my truck for 5 years. Life has a way of getting in the way of my plans. I know I'll never have a SHOW truck but I do want a decent looking DD out of it. I have heard from some smarter people than me- The way to eat a Elephant is one bite at a time!
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07-03-2013, 11:49 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Lambertville, MI
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
ive been working on mine for 18 years. lol starting to think its never going to get done!
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07-03-2013, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Vail,Arizona
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
Well I got my truck maybe 8 years agoish. Was my daily driver. then got a motorcycle but had nowhere to work on the truck. then motorcycle got stolen so needed the truck for driving. then son was born. No money and no free time. then got my jeep. but still no free time. NOW my son is 3.5 and can "help" me on the truck. Heck he even told my wife to stop and go away when me and him were changing the fluids the other day. Dang women interruting father/son time. So keep the hope alive...free time and money will come again.
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07-03-2013, 02:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
Been working on mine for two years.....Done yet? NOT even close!
 Sometimes a project like this takes time especially when your married, work, and have other priorities. Keep up the good work.
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07-03-2013, 04:22 PM
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Location: Lacombe, LA
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
12 years and counting...............
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07-03-2013, 04:32 PM
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Location: Hanford, CA
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
I totally needed this thread right now. Thanks to OP for starting it and to all of you for your contributions!
Oh. Just under 2 years for me so far. I can drive it, but nowhere near where I want it to end up.
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07-03-2013, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Columbus, MS
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
Off and on around 16 years or so for me. I got married, had a couple of kids, moved 3 times, you know, just trying to live life. It's never gonna be a show truck but will be nice when I get "done"...One thing's for certain, joining this forum has lit a fire under my a@@! Hang in there buddy...I know what you mean..
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07-03-2013, 04:48 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: San Francisco
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
At first it took me 2 1/2 years to get on the road and then I drove it for 4 and took it apart again 6 1/2 years ago. I am about a month away from getting back finally. If all goes well...
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07-03-2013, 05:55 PM
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Location: Grants Pass, OR
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
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Naw, pic must have been taken with an Australian camera. It just wasnt set up for this side of the world. 
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07-03-2013, 06:42 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Jose NOR*CAL
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
I still have not installed the front disc brake kit ,and ball joints that I bought about 4 years ago. The rear end that I got off of my brother in law still sits on jack stands. I have everything but the time to do it or the money to have some one do it for me. " Enjoy the journey"
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07-03-2013, 07:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Lisle Illinois
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
I just installed my window felts I bought in 1989. Parked it when I had kids, back at it now, took a year to do the cab, I just want to drive it now.
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07-03-2013, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Houston,TX.....Hometown of San Jose Cali
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
Im still trying to get my truck to Houston from Vegas so I can sit and stare at it.
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07-03-2013, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Lewisburg, TN
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
A little less than 2 years. It's a drivable work in progress.
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07-04-2013, 01:16 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Galt, Calif
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
I`ve had my truck now for twenty years, the first go around was quick, three weeks, maybe a month, that was paint, interior, engine, trans, pwer steering and brakes, I was motivated as my other dailey driver was sold awaiting buyer to pick up, now I`m going back thru everything again after 200k on it, slower and older, it just takes longer......
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07-05-2013, 01:37 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Willow Glen, Ca
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
I've been working on mine, off and on, for 6+ years. It's pretty amazing what it takes to build a pickup without disturbing the patina. For me, it's been about doing the project, not rushing to have it done. '95 Corvette LT1 w/4l60e swap into a '66 1/2-ton Stepside. It's been a lot of fun.
I bought a '70 Z28 basket-case about 6 months after getting married. We just celebrated our <cough> 30th anniversary last week. Probably should get to working on that one, one of these days... |
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07-05-2013, 06:18 AM
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Location: Lawton Oklahoma
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
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But I don't think I'll ever stop tweaking her here and there. As new parts come out and money allows I'll just keep improving her! Posted via Mobile Device
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07-05-2013, 07:03 AM
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Re: "How long, has this been goin on?"
bout 2 1/2 years on and off so far on mine.. really close to having it ready to hit the road
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