My trucks progress over the last couple years... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chevelle454 · 05-23-2007, 09:17 PM

Here are a few pics of my truck from when I started my restoration to now. The truck still has a ways to go before it's complete, but now it's starting to at least look like a truck again. I bought this truck from my uncle for $100 and had to pull it out of the woods where it rotted for 15 years. This is my first restoration attempt, I started on it when I was 17 and I am now 21. It's not perfect, but for my income and experience I don't think it's turning out too bad. Let me know what you think. Here are some pics of the progress:

Chevelle454 · 05-23-2007, 09:21 PM

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Kurt L · 05-23-2007, 09:26 PM

don't let that furd get any closer lollol

Chevelle454 · 05-23-2007, 09:28 PM

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Chevelle454 · 05-23-2007, 09:38 PM

and finally

**Boog** · 05-23-2007, 09:44 PM

It's coming along real nicely.

*mattsz* · 05-23-2007, 09:45 PM

your getting there

jeffspower · 05-23-2007, 09:50 PM

Rescued before it fell into the hands of a scrap man- good job

Chevelle454 · 05-24-2007, 12:39 AM

Yeah... I hate to see em go. A guy down the road from me has a '69 Chev C10 350/ 3 spd from texas for $1200. It runs and drives but needs a windshield and interior work. The outside has also been sanded down to be painted but thats all the further he got with his restoration so now there is surface rust. Think it's worth $1200?

HeavyD · 05-24-2007, 12:45 AM

MN stands for Minnesota, correct? If so I have seen the rust issues you guys have, and any truck that was in decent shape body wise would be worth $1200 to me.

Chevelle454 · 05-24-2007, 12:55 AM

Yes, Minnesota. I think I will try to pick it up... A good parts truck if nothing else...

jsbgump · 05-24-2007, 12:55 AM

looks like it's gettin closer to being finished

RACINJASON22 · 05-24-2007, 01:20 AM

Lookin Good!

RJ22...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-24-2007, 01:31 AM

complete 180, awesome

fourty1 · 05-24-2007, 01:33 AM

GREAT JOB, man..
I think your Uncle will be envious- now ( lol)

you ' nailed ' it -in all the right areas to correct..
Awesome accomplishment

Chevelle454 · 05-24-2007, 11:14 AM

Thanks guys

05-23-2007, 09:17 PM	#1
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	My trucks progress over the last couple years... Here are a few pics of my truck from when I started my restoration to now. The truck still has a ways to go before it's complete, but now it's starting to at least look like a truck again. I bought this truck from my uncle for $100 and had to pull it out of the woods where it rotted for 15 years. This is my first restoration attempt, I started on it when I was 17 and I am now 21. It's not perfect, but for my income and experience I don't think it's turning out too bad. Let me know what you think. Here are some pics of the progress: Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

05-23-2007, 09:21 PM	#2
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Re: My trucks progress over the last couple years... more Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

05-23-2007, 09:26 PM	#3
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: My trucks progress over the last couple years... don't let that furd get any closer lollol

05-23-2007, 09:28 PM	#4
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Re: My trucks progress over the last couple years... more Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

05-23-2007, 09:38 PM	#5
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Re: My trucks progress over the last couple years... and finally Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

05-23-2007, 09:44 PM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,011	Re: My trucks progress over the last couple years... It's coming along real nicely. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-23-2007, 09:45 PM	#7
mattsz Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Henry County KY Posts: 125	Re: My trucks progress over the last couple years... your getting there

05-23-2007, 09:50 PM	#8
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: My trucks progress over the last couple years... Rescued before it fell into the hands of a scrap man- good job __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

05-24-2007, 12:39 AM	#9
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Re: My trucks progress over the last couple years... Yeah... I hate to see em go. A guy down the road from me has a '69 Chev C10 350/ 3 spd from texas for $1200. It runs and drives but needs a windshield and interior work. The outside has also been sanded down to be painted but thats all the further he got with his restoration so now there is surface rust. Think it's worth $1200? __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

05-24-2007, 12:45 AM	#10
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,173	Re: My trucks progress over the last couple years... MN stands for Minnesota, correct? If so I have seen the rust issues you guys have, and any truck that was in decent shape body wise would be worth $1200 to me. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

05-24-2007, 12:55 AM	#11
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Re: My trucks progress over the last couple years... Yes, Minnesota. I think I will try to pick it up... A good parts truck if nothing else... __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

05-24-2007, 12:55 AM	#12
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05-24-2007, 01:20 AM	#13
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05-24-2007, 01:33 AM	#15
fourty1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: washington state Posts: 144	Re: My trucks progress over the last couple years... GREAT JOB, man.. I think your Uncle will be envious- now ( lol) you ' nailed ' it -in all the right areas to correct.. Awesome accomplishment __________________ 1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas....



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05-24-2007, 11:14 AM	#16
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Re: My trucks progress over the last couple years... Thanks guys __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

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