Meet Homer

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

I have the 63 C10 prostreet, the 66 GMC, the 62 C10, a 63 GMC and the Dually... I just can't do them all...

I hear ya Chris. I have a couple that need to be finished besides Homer and my 63 GMC that I really want to build next. I have to be disciplined in that I don't jump back and forth or nothing gets done. If I sell my Chevelle this winter I plan to finish the others this next year while I drive the snot out of Homer.
That's the plan anyways.

[Elliot949]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

I have the 63 C10 prostreet, the 66 GMC, the 62 C10, a 63 GMC and the Dually... I just can't do them all...

Man I can relate to this... I am doing two trucks at one time and that is a freaking handful...

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by Elliot949

Man I can relate to this... I am doing two trucks at one time and that is a freaking handful...

I have to practically abandon one project (or more) and focus on the primary build going in order to get done within a reasonable time period. I think on the old adage; "United we stand-Divided we fall". I have pulled off of my Nova and did a Chevelle Pro-Street car and my 68 Homer truck. Hoping to focus some time to pushing the Nova across the finish line before I start on my 63 GMC.

[Advanced Design]

My focus can wander too. Sold off the 35 Chevy coupe project to stay focused on the 48 Suburban, then I buy a 4L80E to upgrade the cc dually and I start planning improvements to the 72 Burb for this winter. And I know the way to get one done is bust butt and stay on one project.

My car buddies around here are the same way. Just having fun I guess. Good to know I am not alone.

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

My focus can wander too. Sold off the 35 Chevy coupe project to stay focused on the 48 Suburban, then I buy a 4L80E to upgrade the cc dually and I start planning improvements to the 72 Burb for this winter. And I know the way to get one done is bust butt and stay on one project.

My car buddies around here are the same way. Just having fun I guess. Good to know I am not alone.

No, sadly, we are not alone. I only know two car buddies who only do one at a time. I used to be one of those guys. In fact I used to give guys a hard time saying; "you will never get one done with multiple projects pulling at your time, talents, and resources". Almost like I was better than them cause I refused to get into more than one at a time. Ha.
Now, I too have slipped into the deep dark recesses of a "MULTIPLE PROJECT AT ONE TIME DUDE".
Buy yeah, we are just doing what we like with what we have. It is what it is.
"CHEAPER THAN REDHEADS"

[flashed]

One at a time would be much smarter but I have never been acused of that .

[swamp rat]

Just wanted to say thanks for such an informative and detailed build thread, i learned a lot from this one!

[ekgguy]

As I get deeper into my ONE resto..... maybe the redhead would be cheaper!

[71Sleeper]

I like the body color on the bumper way better. I wonder how many conversions will be going on with car riders following you trying to read your tail gate.

[slick copper]

I'm not sure about that redhead thing. Mine bought my truck for me so.........maybe it's blondes and brunettes!

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Just wanted to say thanks for such an informative and detailed build thread, i learned a lot from this one!

Swamp Rat. Thanks man. I really appreciate that. To tell you the truth I think that's one thing us old guys can add to the hobby.

Originally Posted by ekgguy

As I get deeper into my ONE resto..... maybe the redhead would be cheaper!

No. It's not. Trust me on this one.

Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

I like the body color on the bumper way better. I wonder how many conversions will be going on with car riders following you trying to read your tail gate.

I am hoping out of some of those conversations a little positive feedback will result. My wife hates it. Says it looks stupid. Awwww. I told her last week; "next time you build one of these and have to widen a tailgate, you do it your way. On this one it's staying". She didn't say a word. Just looked at me, rolled her pretty eyes, and went back in the house.

Originally Posted by slick copper

I'm not sure about that redhead thing. Mine bought my truck for me so.........maybe it's blondes and brunettes!
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First off, Great story of how you got your truck. Second off, beautiful truck & wife (not in that order necessarily), third off, "she got a sista?
Serious though, treat that woman good. A woman that understands the passion we have for our automobiles is harder to find than a rust free, short bed, fleet side, 68, anniversary colors, with low miles, for under $10,000.
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[lannyhaas]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

If anyone wants to build a Homer 2 here is your chance.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...bb-auto&cat=12

Had to turn my computer screen upside down.

[71Sleeper]

Just looked at me, rolled her pretty eyes, and went back in the house.[/QUOTE]

I get that a lot from mine.

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

Just looked at me, rolled her pretty eyes, and went back in the house.

I get that a lot from mine. [/QUOTE]

Yeah, I think it's some kinda universal woman thing. They look at us and think to themselves "I could win this argument if I wanted to, but just not worth the effort".

[deejaaa1]

there is a Homer for sale near me.
your build is looking great.

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by deejaaa1

there is a Homer for sale near me.
your build is looking great.

Well let's see a pic of that bad boy.

Here's a couple pics taken this morning of Homer. I took him for a little cruise around the neighborhood and parked him out front so I could spray the vent window frames. Nice to be able to move him away from overspray now.

[flashed]

Old Homer is one mean looking truck .

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by flashed

Old Homer is one mean looking truck .

Thanks Flashed. Just inching my way towards the finish line now.

[71Sleeper]

Curious how well Homer handles? Being that Homer is now sporting a short wheel base and the heavy suspension. Homer looks like one tuff truck. There probably isn't a stump he cant pull out.

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

Curious how well Homer handles? Being that Homer is now sporting a short wheel base and the heavy suspension. Homer looks like one tuff truck. There probably isn't a stump he cant pull out.

I agree. It rides like a stiff buckboard. Not sure how comfortable it will be. Might have to work on that once he's on the road. As to handling. Seems to stick like glue. I am actually thinking about running him in the autocrosss event in the Goodguys show whenever he makes it there. That thing's a hoot. My last Chevelle was a blast on the autocross. My current Chevelle would cut into the side wall of the rear tires if I tried tossing it around the corners so haven't been able to run it these last few years.

[Advanced Design]

Homer looks really tough. Nice proportions and I really like the wheels. I am curious about plans for the rear bumper. Gotta be something that matches the tough look maybe with a tow hitch too?

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Homer looks really tough. Nice proportions and I really like the wheels. I am curious about plans for the rear bumper. Gotta be something that matches the tough look maybe with a tow hitch too?

Going to use the old step bumper I cut to fit the widened bed for now. Not exactly sure what will happen as a permanent fix.

[deejaaa1]

Originally Posted by cooperhw

Well let's see a pic of that bad boy. ........

your truck is as sweet as candy, for the eyes.
here's the truck camper. pics suck. this is not my truck and i'm not trying to sell it. i know about the rules.
he's asking 3900.00 but: Will also consider just selling the camper for $400.00, you remove.
402 big block with turbo 400 trans, excellent running condition, two batteries under hood, dual gas tanks, power steering, power brakes, flowmaster dual exhaust, chrome wheels, cab interior seats and dash pad in perfect shape, factory walk thru from cab. Some rust in both side rocker panels and a spot on right front fender. I'm including 2 new rocker panels with truck. The camper itself does need a lot of work. Clear Texas Title.

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by deejaaa1

your truck is as sweet as candy, for the eyes.
here's the truck camper. pics suck. this is not my truck and i'm not trying to sell it. i know about the rules.
he's asking 3900.00 but: Will also consider just selling the camper for $400.00, you remove.
402 big block with turbo 400 trans, excellent running condition, two batteries under hood, dual gas tanks, power steering, power brakes, flowmaster dual exhaust, chrome wheels, cab interior seats and dash pad in perfect shape, factory walk thru from cab. Some rust in both side rocker panels and a spot on right front fender. I'm including 2 new rocker panels with truck. The camper itself does need a lot of work. Clear Texas Title.

Look @ my day 2 pics. No getting the camper off other than in pieces. I paid $750 for my C30. It had no rusty rockers. Way to much money in my opinion. Could be cool, but lots of time/money before that happens.

[cooperhw]

Well folks, it's been a while since I had any meaningful progress on Homer to share so I figured it's about time. Squeezing out a little time here and there between working on my Chevelle but I finally got the vent window restored and put back in. Also got my new mirrors installed.
Those vent windows are a P.I.T.A. If you've done em, you know what I mean. Here's a few pics.