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C10_ustacould · 05-21-2015, 08:42 AM

Been playing around in the garage a bit over the last few days...

Core support and inner fenders...
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Xeen · 05-21-2015, 10:01 AM

This is going to be one of the nicest pickups on the board when it's finished hands down, the metal work is second to none.
I know you have serious money invested in this, way more than I could ever afford, I have pickup envy man.
I am going to vote for this pickup for TOTM when it is finished.

mcbassin · 05-21-2015, 11:05 AM

Looking good Buck!

**Advanced Design** · 05-21-2015, 12:51 PM

Really looks good and is going to come together very nicely.

**GAc10boy** · 05-23-2015, 08:56 PM

Coming together so well! Love the 68 frontend.

C10_ustacould · 06-07-2015, 09:42 PM

Been a couple of weeks since I have posted any updates, not much going on. I am in wallet recovery mode from the cab repairs and will be for a bit so I have been working on things that done need money thrown at it. Cab/bed placement has been the focus for the last 2 weeks and I have been getting my butt kicked by the gap between the cab and the bed. The passenger side is .875" and the driver side is 1.125"... a .250" cause serious frustration.

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Going to order another set of tubs from the folks at Nsane Hot Rodz tomorrow so that I can widen these by 1.5" make a little more wiggle room for the wheels and tires. And some room for future growth...

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sduckworth13 · 06-07-2015, 09:56 PM

Vic1947 was having the same issue with his bed before he put the truck away to work on his 1957 Ford. He thinks the frame is bent, not 100% sure till he pulls it back out and sends it to the frame shop to revisit the issue. He moved the core support, cab and bed around to compensate for the gap and the holes for the cab and core supports weren't close to lining up.

C10_ustacould · 06-07-2015, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Vic1947 was having the same issue with his bed before he put the truck away to work on his 1957 Ford. He thinks the frame is bent, not 100% sure till he pulls it back out and sends it to the frame shop to revisit the issue. He moved the core support, cab and bed around to compensate for the gap and the holes for the cab and core supports weren't close to lining up.

Well,I measured the frame when I put it back together and it was dead nuts on. I think I just have a lot of new sheet metal and it's going to take some work to get it sorted. I don't have experience with body alignment and such so it going to be a lesson for sure.

aggie91 · 06-08-2015, 12:34 PM

I know that you have a steel floor bed, but check the bed to make sure it is square when bolted together. If its not, that just adds to the frustration....

C10_ustacould · 06-24-2015, 09:59 AM

Shiro will be parted out, be on the lookout in the classifieds. I will be doing the partout in a specific order; wheels, engine/trans, chassis, and finally the body.

KMC3420 · 06-24-2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

Shiro will be parted out, be on the lookout in the classifieds. I will be doing the partout in a specific order; wheels, engine/trans, chassis, and finally the body.

What, no way! I was hoping for a different update, GLWS.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-24-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bucks68

shiro will be parted out, be on the lookout in the classifieds. I will be doing the partout in a specific order; wheels, engine/trans, chassis, and finally the body.

huh!!!!!!!!why!!!!!!

**kitsbeach** · 06-24-2015, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

Shiro will be parted out, be on the lookout in the classifieds. I will be doing the partout in a specific order; wheels, engine/trans, chassis, and finally the body.

Oh man..!! I hate to hear this too I was enjoying following along and you almost had me talked into the Ridetech HQ's.

I have only a rough plan of what my eventual costs will be with LS swap etc but thank you for the reminder for me to plan ahead and not go to deep into it.

The patina guys have it figured out.!!

cooperhw · 06-24-2015, 01:04 PM

Aw Man. That truly does suck.

I only read the first page of the build (honeymoon) and then jumped to the last page (divorce) hoping to see a bad*ss truck finished.

Don't feel bad, it happens to the best of us all at one time or another. Unfortunately those (hard) lessons are what really teach us. You will live to fight another day and do another hot rod at some point in time, only then you will be sooooo much wiser and make more solid choices.
Keep coming back to the site. Your wisdom "could" be so valuable to someone else jumping in head first.

**kitsbeach** · 06-24-2015, 01:13 PM

He will have another truck a month from now...

smbrouss70 · 06-24-2015, 10:26 AM

That TADD kicked in didn't it? What'cha looking for? A Blazer?

C10_ustacould · 06-24-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KMC3420

What, no way! I was hoping for a different update, GLWS.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

huh!!!!!!!!why!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

That TADD kicked in didn't it? What'cha looking for? A Blazer?

The plain truth is that I have built this truck beyond my means and it has to go. At this point there is no plan to replace the truck.

**nlped** · 06-24-2015, 10:47 AM

Ahhhh Man! I hate hear this...seems like you were finally getting close...

I'll be watching the classifieds for sure though

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-24-2015, 11:24 AM

I hate to to hear this too but we all have to do what is we have to sometimes. I wish you the best of luck.

shawno72 · 06-24-2015, 11:32 AM

Whoa. Best of luck to you.

Coursey · 06-24-2015, 12:08 PM

Glws!

**lolife99** · 06-24-2015, 12:12 PM

I hate to hear this.
But the plain truth is,... it would take another big wad of cash to finish this truck.
Alot of people don't see that,... but I do.
Quality paint and interior is just two of the big ticket items.
(Have you priced paint materials lately? CRAZY!)

Good luck with the part out.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-24-2015, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I hate to hear this.
But the plain truth is,... it would take another big wad of cash to finish this truck.
Alot of people don't see that,... but I do.
Quality paint and interior is just two of the big ticket items.
(Have you priced paint materials lately? CRAZY!)

Good luck with the part out.

+1, people don't understand that until they do it. It sucks, but I know Buck did some serious soul searching before making this decision.

Coursey · 06-24-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

+1, people don't understand that until they do it. It sucks, but I know Buck did some serious soul searching before making this decision.

Tough decision I am sure!

knomadd · 06-24-2015, 12:23 PM

Well that sucks. Good luck though.

05-21-2015, 08:42 AM	#1
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: Shiro Been playing around in the garage a bit over the last few days... Core support and inner fenders... Front fenders... Grill... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

05-21-2015, 10:01 AM	#2
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project: Shiro This is going to be one of the nicest pickups on the board when it's finished hands down, the metal work is second to none. I know you have serious money invested in this, way more than I could ever afford, I have pickup envy man. I am going to vote for this pickup for TOTM when it is finished. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

05-21-2015, 11:05 AM	#3
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Shiro Looking good Buck! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-21-2015, 12:51 PM	#4
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Project: Shiro Really looks good and is going to come together very nicely. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

05-23-2015, 08:56 PM	#5
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: Project: Shiro Coming together so well! Love the 68 frontend. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

06-07-2015, 09:42 PM	#6
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: Shiro Been a couple of weeks since I have posted any updates, not much going on. I am in wallet recovery mode from the cab repairs and will be for a bit so I have been working on things that done need money thrown at it. Cab/bed placement has been the focus for the last 2 weeks and I have been getting my butt kicked by the gap between the cab and the bed. The passenger side is .875" and the driver side is 1.125"... a .250" cause serious frustration. Going to order another set of tubs from the folks at Nsane Hot Rodz tomorrow so that I can widen these by 1.5" make a little more wiggle room for the wheels and tires. And some room for future growth... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

06-07-2015, 09:56 PM	#7
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Project: Shiro Vic1947 was having the same issue with his bed before he put the truck away to work on his 1957 Ford. He thinks the frame is bent, not 100% sure till he pulls it back out and sends it to the frame shop to revisit the issue. He moved the core support, cab and bed around to compensate for the gap and the holes for the cab and core supports weren't close to lining up. __________________ Scott

06-08-2015, 12:34 PM	#9
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Project: Shiro I know that you have a steel floor bed, but check the bed to make sure it is square when bolted together. If its not, that just adds to the frustration.... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

06-24-2015, 09:59 AM	#10
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: Shiro Shiro will be parted out, be on the lookout in the classifieds. I will be doing the partout in a specific order; wheels, engine/trans, chassis, and finally the body. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

06-24-2015, 01:04 PM	#14
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Project: Shiro Aw Man. That truly does suck. I only read the first page of the build (honeymoon) and then jumped to the last page (divorce) hoping to see a bad*ss truck finished. Don't feel bad, it happens to the best of us all at one time or another. Unfortunately those (hard) lessons are what really teach us. You will live to fight another day and do another hot rod at some point in time, only then you will be sooooo much wiser and make more solid choices. Keep coming back to the site. Your wisdom "could" be so valuable to someone else jumping in head first. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

06-24-2015, 01:13 PM	#15
kitsbeach Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 472	Re: Project: Shiro He will have another truck a month from now... __________________ Kitsbeach (Ken) 1967 C10 LWB (now SWB) Fleetside 6cyl Saginaw three-on-the-tree "No Frills"

06-24-2015, 10:26 AM	#16
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Project: Shiro That TADD kicked in didn't it? What'cha looking for? A Blazer? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

06-24-2015, 10:47 AM	#18
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Project: Shiro Ahhhh Man! I hate hear this...seems like you were finally getting close... I'll be watching the classifieds for sure though __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-24-2015, 11:24 AM	#19
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,861	Re: Project: Shiro I hate to to hear this too but we all have to do what is we have to sometimes. I wish you the best of luck. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-24-2015, 11:32 AM	#20
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project: Shiro Whoa. Best of luck to you. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"



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06-24-2015, 12:08 PM	#21
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 549	Re: Project: Shiro Glws! __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

06-24-2015, 12:12 PM	#22
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Project: Shiro I hate to hear this. But the plain truth is,... it would take another big wad of cash to finish this truck. Alot of people don't see that,... but I do. Quality paint and interior is just two of the big ticket items. (Have you priced paint materials lately? CRAZY!) Good luck with the part out. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-24-2015, 12:23 PM	#25
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project: Shiro Well that sucks. Good luck though. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

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