When do you consider when a truck is finished? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 10-03-2021, 06:07 PM

I need to get my underdash Pioneer 8 Track and Kris CB installed and I think... I will have my truck where I want it to be but, does one ever really get done with their truck?

truckster · 10-03-2021, 06:35 PM

There's "finished enough" when I can drive and enjoy it. I don't know that "truly finished" ever exists, especially if you drive them.

**jocko** · 10-03-2021, 06:55 PM

all I know is you're a lot closer than I am

(truck looks great)

CG · 10-03-2021, 06:56 PM

I think they are finished when they drive down the road after you've sold it.

**Accelo** · 10-03-2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

There's "finished enough" when I can drive and enjoy it.

I second your definition.

Blue GMC · 10-03-2021, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I think they are finished when they drive down the road after you've sold it.

Agree your done when someone else drives it off your property.

**dmjlambert** · 10-03-2021, 09:26 PM

I considered mine done when I sold my modern car and promoted my 1969 truck to daily driver. Anything more I do to it is just for fun. I was maintaining, fixing, and adding accessories to my modern car and that cut into my time and money for maintaining, fixing, and adding accessories to my classic truck. So it had to go, now things are twice the fun. So I think they are done when you rely on it.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 10-03-2021, 09:44 PM

My Wife asked me when I’ll be finished with my Truck. I told her “My last day on earth”

custom10nut · 10-03-2021, 11:10 PM

It was “Finished” the day the truck rolled off the Assembly Line. Then, it went to the owner.
If you’re a shop, that builds trucks for clients, then you can say “Finished” when it goes to the customer.
My truck? I’ve had her for going on 29 years, have all the parts needed to finish her, except for the paint, to “Finish” her. Will it ever happen? Still working on it

jumpsoffrock · 10-03-2021, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

My Wife asked me when I’ll be finished with my Truck. I told her “My last day on earth”

Exactly what I was gonna write.

You don't finish truck, truck finish you!

lil hoodlum · 10-04-2021, 12:28 AM

I don't know, my 1968 C10 is my daily driver for the past 22 years and it needs periauticul (spelling?) mantentince and replacing parts to keep her on the road.

Sorry for the misspellings.. I shouldn't post when I'm drinking beer....

body bolt · 10-04-2021, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dmjlambert

I considered mine done when I sold my modern car and promoted my 1969 truck to daily driver. Anything more I do to it is just for fun. I was maintaining, fixing, and adding accessories to my modern car and that cut into my time and money for maintaining, fixing, and adding accessories to my classic truck. So it had to go, now things are twice the fun. So I think they are done when you rely on it.

This.

**special-K** · 10-04-2021, 05:20 AM

I think I've finished quite a few. Adding an accessory is no different on a finished restoration than on a new vehicle. I've enjoyed trucks I've finished for years after considering them done. On a restoration or 'build' I have a plan for what I want when it's done. That plan may change a bit along the way, especially if it's a long period of time, but once all that's done the job is complete

purple gas · 10-04-2021, 05:52 AM

I've heard people say when it comes to fixing up an old, possibly derelict vehicle like some of the ones I've done " where do you start?".
The big money, time, and labor question is however, " when do you stop".
That answer is based on ability, budget, and ultimate goal.
Do you want a trailer queen, or a daily driver you can tinker with. The funny thing is, it's easier to determine the end point with a trailer queen. The daily driver you can tinker with can just go on and on.

**Palf70Step** · 10-04-2021, 07:25 AM

Yours is a LOT closer than mine, but I do like the color.

67C10Step · 10-04-2021, 08:04 AM

Being and engineer, I have told my wife many times no project is ever totally complete, they are abandoned incomplete to move on to another project. I think purple gas is onto something. A trailer queen, show truck is easier determined "done" than a driver. I originally started with mine 2.5 years ago to "just get it going" and have now totally redone the suspension and steering, static drop, disc brake conversion, rear tank conversion, etc. I am much closer to being ready for the road but what I want done before that time seems to change a lot.

**cwcarpenter98** · 10-04-2021, 08:44 AM

I'll probably consider mine finished once I put it all back together after all the rust repair, bodywork, and new paint is finished. Then, as I continue to drive and enjoy it, everything else will most likely be regular maintenance.

I've been driving it a decent amount for the past 6 years of ownership. I've already done a fair amount of modifications that improve the driveability. I've fixed a couple rust items, but the cab is the major one which will pull the truck off the road for an extended period of time. Once that's done, the truck will be finished as I have it how I would have wanted it from the factory. It'll probably be at least another year or so before I end up starting on the rust repair

fun in dirt · 10-04-2021, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

There's "finished enough" when I can drive and enjoy it. I don't know that "truly finished" ever exists, especially if you drive them.

This gets my vote too!

custom10nut · 10-04-2021, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by fun in dirt

This gets my vote too!

No truer words have ever been spoken

**FleetsidePaul** · 10-04-2021, 09:31 AM

I consider my truck done because I can turn the key and it fires right up and I hear the motor rumble. I never turn the stereo down. But I do for that.

People ask me when I'm going to paint it. Quick answer. I'm not. She's perfect in my eyes.
I love my old girl as is. And I won't sell her no matter how much money people wave in my face. She's done. She's stuck with me.

If you want to "Finish' it. Send it to Finland.

Troy Sr · 10-04-2021, 12:06 PM

I think they're finished when they go to the wrecking yard because they can't be saved!!!

72c20customcamper · 10-04-2021, 12:19 PM

No matter how well done something is there is always something that needs attention. So theit never really done

This one is finished

jimijam00 · 10-04-2021, 04:42 PM

Its finished the day the "for sale" sign goes up.

70c10-08 · 10-04-2021, 05:07 PM

You'll never truly be finished, when you have your truck exactly the way you want it and the paint shines like it's a brand new sheet of glass, something will go wrong or a flaw will pop up that you didn't notice before. So, you will never truly be finished with your truck. But, I consider it to be mostly finished as soon as you've got everything done that you can think of that need to be done with the truck.

**Stocker** · 10-04-2021, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I think they are finished when they drive down the road after you've sold it.

There's plenty of great answers here, but this is what I was thinking when I started reading the thread.

10-03-2021, 06:07 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	When do you consider when a truck is finished? I need to get my underdash Pioneer 8 Track and Kris CB installed and I think... I will have my truck where I want it to be but, does one ever really get done with their truck? Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-03-2021, 06:35 PM	#2
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,983	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? There's "finished enough" when I can drive and enjoy it. I don't know that "truly finished" ever exists, especially if you drive them. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

10-03-2021, 06:55 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? all I know is you're a lot closer than I am (truck looks great)

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10-03-2021, 09:26 PM	#7
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,888	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? I considered mine done when I sold my modern car and promoted my 1969 truck to daily driver. Anything more I do to it is just for fun. I was maintaining, fixing, and adding accessories to my modern car and that cut into my time and money for maintaining, fixing, and adding accessories to my classic truck. So it had to go, now things are twice the fun. So I think they are done when you rely on it.

10-03-2021, 09:44 PM	#8
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,196	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? My Wife asked me when I’ll be finished with my Truck. I told her “My last day on earth” __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

10-03-2021, 11:10 PM	#9
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,893	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? It was “Finished” the day the truck rolled off the Assembly Line. Then, it went to the owner. If you’re a shop, that builds trucks for clients, then you can say “Finished” when it goes to the customer. My truck? I’ve had her for going on 29 years, have all the parts needed to finish her, except for the paint, to “Finish” her. Will it ever happen? Still working on it

10-04-2021, 12:28 AM	#11
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,735	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? I don't know, my 1968 C10 is my daily driver for the past 22 years and it needs periauticul (spelling?) mantentince and replacing parts to keep her on the road. Sorry for the misspellings.. I shouldn't post when I'm drinking beer.... __________________ 1968 C10 327, 3 speed manual, LWB stock height daily driver. 1968 C20 327, 4 speed manual, LWB stock height custom camper with heavy duty leaf springs rear, 50th anniversary edition. Hoping to press into daily drive status soon.

10-04-2021, 05:20 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? I think I've finished quite a few. Adding an accessory is no different on a finished restoration than on a new vehicle. I've enjoyed trucks I've finished for years after considering them done. On a restoration or 'build' I have a plan for what I want when it's done. That plan may change a bit along the way, especially if it's a long period of time, but once all that's done the job is complete __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-04-2021 at 06:48 PM.

10-04-2021, 05:52 AM	#14
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? I've heard people say when it comes to fixing up an old, possibly derelict vehicle like some of the ones I've done " where do you start?". The big money, time, and labor question is however, " when do you stop". That answer is based on ability, budget, and ultimate goal. Do you want a trailer queen, or a daily driver you can tinker with. The funny thing is, it's easier to determine the end point with a trailer queen. The daily driver you can tinker with can just go on and on. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there. Last edited by purple gas; 10-04-2021 at 12:57 PM.

10-04-2021, 07:25 AM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,262	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? Yours is a LOT closer than mine, but I do like the color. Attached Images __________________ 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!

10-04-2021, 08:04 AM	#16
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? Being and engineer, I have told my wife many times no project is ever totally complete, they are abandoned incomplete to move on to another project. I think purple gas is onto something. A trailer queen, show truck is easier determined "done" than a driver. I originally started with mine 2.5 years ago to "just get it going" and have now totally redone the suspension and steering, static drop, disc brake conversion, rear tank conversion, etc. I am much closer to being ready for the road but what I want done before that time seems to change a lot. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

10-04-2021, 08:44 AM	#17
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,493	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? I'll probably consider mine finished once I put it all back together after all the rust repair, bodywork, and new paint is finished. Then, as I continue to drive and enjoy it, everything else will most likely be regular maintenance. I've been driving it a decent amount for the past 6 years of ownership. I've already done a fair amount of modifications that improve the driveability. I've fixed a couple rust items, but the cab is the major one which will pull the truck off the road for an extended period of time. Once that's done, the truck will be finished as I have it how I would have wanted it from the factory. It'll probably be at least another year or so before I end up starting on the rust repair __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

10-04-2021, 09:31 AM	#20
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? I consider my truck done because I can turn the key and it fires right up and I hear the motor rumble. I never turn the stereo down. But I do for that. People ask me when I'm going to paint it. Quick answer. I'm not. She's perfect in my eyes. I love my old girl as is. And I won't sell her no matter how much money people wave in my face. She's done. She's stuck with me. If you want to "Finish' it. Send it to Finland. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

10-04-2021, 12:06 PM	#21
Troy Sr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 458	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? I think they're finished when they go to the wrecking yard because they can't be saved!!! __________________ Take Care Troy



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10-04-2021, 12:19 PM	#22
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,743	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? No matter how well done something is there is always something that needs attention. So theit never really done This one is finished Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 10-04-2021 at 02:58 PM.

10-04-2021, 04:42 PM	#23
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? Its finished the day the "for sale" sign goes up.

10-04-2021, 05:07 PM	#24
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 552	Re: When do you consider when a truck is finished? You'll never truly be finished, when you have your truck exactly the way you want it and the paint shines like it's a brand new sheet of glass, something will go wrong or a flaw will pop up that you didn't notice before. So, you will never truly be finished with your truck. But, I consider it to be mostly finished as soon as you've got everything done that you can think of that need to be done with the truck.

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