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no1udknow · 10-20-2014, 08:21 PM

Hey guys, just a simple thread here. What is the next thing you want to do to your truck, and what is stopping you?

For me, the next thing(s) are to repair the wiring short I have and body work.
The hold up is time right now. The wife just started working so I'm on kid duty when I get home from work. But this weekend I'm putting them to work, possibly with some wand paper :-)

Blown06 · 10-20-2014, 08:39 PM

Time and money is my hold up.

I work out of town, home on the weekends, so I have to split time with the truck and family.

Money, well I'm still trying to get my money tree to grow.

We're probably all in the same boat in one way or another.

colgad · 10-20-2014, 08:52 PM

Still looking for front fender for my C50 project. I need the front fenders to make rear fender flares to cover the super singles.

Currently cutting my Kodiak front axle down 9 inches to fit. Then Ill have 4 wheel disk with 22.5 Alcoa's all around.

**michael bustamante** · 10-20-2014, 09:57 PM

space. My garage is jam packed at the moment and I cannot s get enough room to tilt my cab to replace my cab mounts

Turbo1dr · 10-20-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

space. My garage is jam packed at the moment and I cannot s get enough room to tilt my cab to replace my cab mounts

I also feel your pain.

CG · 10-20-2014, 10:08 PM

Laziness

mandojunior · 10-20-2014, 10:19 PM

its money for me. i was going to do a thorough clean and tune up and now im wrapping up a frame off resto so im way over budget. i get a bit of side money, buy parts, install them, and wait for more extra cash

71K20chevy · 10-20-2014, 10:19 PM

No money

69moneypit · 10-20-2014, 10:26 PM

Space

68shortwide · 10-20-2014, 10:34 PM

I don't know if any of y'all commented on my fb post...but if ya did you know exactly why

cafetony · 10-20-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by colgad

Still looking for front fender for my C50 project. I need the front fenders to make rear fender flares to cover the super singles.

Currently cutting my Kodiak front axle down 9 inches to fit. Then Ill have 4 wheel disk with 22.5 Alcoa's all around.

that thing is sick!! I think I just found my new truck to build

Orangetonicclicc · 10-20-2014, 10:50 PM

FedEx and UPS!!!

69chevytrucker · 10-20-2014, 11:05 PM

my truck is about 90% done but as some of you know in july while grinding the glue off the door panel below the wire wheel on my angle grinder came apart and a wire went through my eyeball and now im blind in my left so i havent gone out to my shop that much lately hope i will get back at it the winter

lesson learned very well
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eye looks better now but blind as a bat

no1udknow · 10-20-2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 69chevytrucker

my truck is about 90% done but as some of you know in july while grinding the glue off the door panel below the wire wheel on my angle grinder came apart and a wire went through my eyeball and now im blind in my left so i havent gone out to my shop that much lately hope i will get back at it the winter

lesson learned very well
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eye looks better now but blind as a bat

Bro... that sucks. I'm sorry to hear that happened to you. Getting injured, especially doing something you love always sucks.

no1udknow · 10-21-2014, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by colgad

Still looking for front fender for my C50 project. I need the front fenders to make rear fender flares to cover the super singles.

Currently cutting my Kodiak front axle down 9 inches to fit. Then Ill have 4 wheel disk with 22.5 Alcoa's all around.

Have you considered stepside fenders, a guy down the street did that to his c30... looks pretty good

GASoline71 · 10-21-2014, 12:10 AM

Time, space, laziness, and a bent frame.

My '72 still sits half torn apart waiting for me to get off my lazy butt to put the '69 frame underneath it.

Gary

CG · 10-21-2014, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 68shortwide

I don't know if any of y'all commented on my fb post...but if ya did you know exactly why

This is 67-72chevytrucks.com not Facebook. I did a quick scan of your posts and didn't see anything (I could have missed it though). Why would you not share your smiley inducing thoughts here?

**FirstOwner69** · 10-21-2014, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colgad

Still looking for front fender for my C50 project. I need the front fenders to make rear fender flares to cover the super singles.

Currently cutting my Kodiak front axle down 9 inches to fit. Then Ill have 4 wheel disk with 22.5 Alcoa's all around.

Here's a link to a parts truck or another project. Not mine.
http://appleton.craigslist.org/hvo/4687457317.html

**special-K** · 10-21-2014, 05:59 AM

Body/paint and no place to do it inside or money to pay a shop to do it (which I really don't want even if I had the money)

volksworld · 10-21-2014, 08:44 AM

69chevytrucker....wow that really sucks...people always asked why i never got laser surgery on my eyes...i figured if i did i'd have to wear safety glasses all the time so why bother...a lot of wire wheels out there were designed to go into 1/4 in electric drills and will come apart if you put them in an air tool...and on the original subject,MONEY....need 2 mar-k bedsides, a bed wood kit, and 4 BFG's...and i'm not working

Chris4x4Gill2 · 10-21-2014, 09:11 AM

Time and Money mostly. Always another hobby or project that keeps getting higher priority. Lsat few months my free weekends have been spent at the hunting camp building a two man stand for my dad and son. Plus trying to get the other stuff around there done and winterize my boat and get it stored.

For the truck, I'm chasing an overheat problem, I think I have it licked but I have to replace the ignition switch now before I can try and crank it again.

Dale_Brown · 10-21-2014, 09:24 AM

Scared if I take her apart I will not get it back together! So for now its local trips and lots of waves! But I have started my rebuild parts collection. Plus its my only 4X4 and if/when the zombies come I want to be able to get outa town!

FL71C10 · 10-21-2014, 10:06 AM

Your truck looks great, Dave. I am looking forward to seeing it in person at one of our fall get togethers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by colgad

Still looking for front fender for my C50 project. I need the front fenders to make rear fender flares to cover the super singles.

Currently cutting my Kodiak front axle down 9 inches to fit. Then Ill have 4 wheel disk with 22.5 Alcoa's all around.

**steelhorse** · 10-21-2014, 10:27 AM

Time, space and money.

**mattfranklin** · 10-21-2014, 10:48 AM

Time and money.

10-20-2014, 08:21 PM	#1
no1udknow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 696	what is bolding you up on your truck build? Hey guys, just a simple thread here. What is the next thing you want to do to your truck, and what is stopping you? For me, the next thing(s) are to repair the wiring short I have and body work. The hold up is time right now. The wife just started working so I'm on kid duty when I get home from work. But this weekend I'm putting them to work, possibly with some wand paper :-) __________________ Built not bought! My dad always tried to convince me HEI was pointless! Welding is a lot like sex, you don't have to be great with the rod as long as you thoroughly prep the surface and your good at grinding My build : 68 C10 Short Bed Conversion

10-20-2014, 08:39 PM	#2
Blown06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Burnet, Tx Posts: 332	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? Time and money is my hold up. I work out of town, home on the weekends, so I have to split time with the truck and family. Money, well I'm still trying to get my money tree to grow. We're probably all in the same boat in one way or another. __________________ Me: Jarrod My project: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=646563

10-20-2014, 08:52 PM	#3
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? Still looking for front fender for my C50 project. I need the front fenders to make rear fender flares to cover the super singles. Currently cutting my Kodiak front axle down 9 inches to fit. Then Ill have 4 wheel disk with 22.5 Alcoa's all around. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

10-20-2014, 09:57 PM	#4
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,837	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? space. My garage is jam packed at the moment and I cannot s get enough room to tilt my cab to replace my cab mounts __________________ 1967custom

10-20-2014, 10:08 PM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,795	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? Laziness __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-20-2014, 10:19 PM	#7
mandojunior Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: oklahoma city, oklahoma Posts: 166	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? its money for me. i was going to do a thorough clean and tune up and now im wrapping up a frame off resto so im way over budget. i get a bit of side money, buy parts, install them, and wait for more extra cash

10-20-2014, 10:19 PM	#8
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? No money __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

10-20-2014, 10:26 PM	#9
69moneypit Divorced .....WITH KIDS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 619	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? Space __________________ 1969 GMC SWB 1975 Chevy Malibu 80k 1963 Ford Galaxie 63k (inherited) 2005 Nissan Armada (wife's idea)

10-20-2014, 10:34 PM	#10
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? I don't know if any of y'all commented on my fb post...but if ya did you know exactly why __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

10-20-2014, 10:50 PM	#12
Orangetonicclicc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 744	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? FedEx and UPS!!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ban+Retro:fro:

10-20-2014, 11:05 PM	#13
69chevytrucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 1,248	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? my truck is about 90% done but as some of you know in july while grinding the glue off the door panel below the wire wheel on my angle grinder came apart and a wire went through my eyeball and now im blind in my left so i havent gone out to my shop that much lately hope i will get back at it the winter lesson learned very well eye looks better now but blind as a bat

10-21-2014, 05:59 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? Body/paint and no place to do it inside or money to pay a shop to do it (which I really don't want even if I had the money) __________________ "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 ~

10-21-2014, 08:44 AM	#20
volksworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: formerly NY currentlyNC Posts: 389	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? 69chevytrucker....wow that really sucks...people always asked why i never got laser surgery on my eyes...i figured if i did i'd have to wear safety glasses all the time so why bother...a lot of wire wheels out there were designed to go into 1/4 in electric drills and will come apart if you put them in an air tool...and on the original subject,MONEY....need 2 mar-k bedsides, a bed wood kit, and 4 BFG's...and i'm not working __________________ 1970 short step c10 leaf spring 454

10-21-2014, 09:11 AM	#21
Chris4x4Gill2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 794	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? Time and Money mostly. Always another hobby or project that keeps getting higher priority. Lsat few months my free weekends have been spent at the hunting camp building a two man stand for my dad and son. Plus trying to get the other stuff around there done and winterize my boat and get it stored. For the truck, I'm chasing an overheat problem, I think I have it licked but I have to replace the ignition switch now before I can try and crank it again. __________________ "Lifetime" 72 C10 Project

10-21-2014, 09:24 AM	#22
Dale_Brown Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pasadena, Maryland Posts: 169	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? Scared if I take her apart I will not get it back together! So for now its local trips and lots of waves! But I have started my rebuild parts collection. Plus its my only 4X4 and if/when the zombies come I want to be able to get outa town!



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10-21-2014, 10:27 AM	#24
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? Time, space and money.

10-21-2014, 10:48 AM	#25
mattfranklin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moraga, CA Posts: 809	Re: what is bolding you up on your truck build? Time and money. __________________ (Very) Slow-Going Build Thread: Stock 1970 Short Step with Stock 1970 LT-1 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567340

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