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*big71* · 09-19-2002, 12:20 AM

ok if we are going to have a big show when is the most truck that is being redone when is you date you think it will be done i dont think my will be done still at least sept.. next year

mikep · 09-19-2002, 12:57 AM

I bought mine in May. I have replaced the engine with a completely rebuilt balanced and blueprinted 350 with all new accesories from fan to clutch, new tires and wheels, new brakes, new interior. All the body work is done, I have two coats of paint on it right now and will have 4 by the end of the weekat which time I will start color sanding and buffing. I hope to have it polished by next weekend. Then I'll put all the new chrome I have for it on. Should be finished by the first week in October. I try to get 3 hours a day in on it. Beats the hell out of watching television. How do people do that?

Reumster · 09-19-2002, 01:04 AM

Never! Man I don't think mine will ever be "done" there allways be something new to do to it! LOL But hopefully mine will be everyday driver show ready mid next summer. I hope!

Project1970 · 09-19-2002, 01:35 AM

Mine will never be "done"...I mean, I'm already planning the real frame-off restomod 10 or 15 years down the road, heh! While mine's not show-quality, it's plenty done to go to a show, and be in it, if you don't mind somewhat scratched paint and a ghettofabulous interior

Mudder · 09-19-2002, 07:23 AM

they will never be done.

tim m · 09-19-2002, 08:18 AM

I figured on mine being done in about 7 years and 20000 dollars later. I want to do a complete frame off. I want to do everything top notch.

67cst · 09-19-2002, 10:10 AM

next spring it should be on the road lookin half decent

palallin · 09-19-2002, 10:38 AM

I hope to do a frame off some day, but not for showing. Beauty contests are not my thing: I want the truck to be "new" so it will last for another several decades/multi-100,000s of miles.

**Palf70Step** · 09-19-2002, 05:58 PM

Depends on your definition of done. Probably never. At this moment done is staying on the road for more than a day or too. Hopefully I'll be "done" enough by next year so my wife doesn't feel embarassed to ride in it or for me to drive it. But I figure I got a good 3 or 4 years of piddling around with it. Paint next year would be the big hurdle for me

Stout72 · 09-19-2002, 06:05 PM

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Depends on your definition of done. Probably never. At this moment done is staying on the road for more than a day or too.

My sentiments exactly.

SCOTI · 09-19-2002, 06:22 PM

You mean once you take 'em apart your supposed to put them back together?

**COBALT** · 09-19-2002, 06:42 PM

'bout a million years. Any other silly questions?

chevyman 68 C/10 · 09-19-2002, 06:51 PM

I don't think it will ever be done. I keep plans and dreaming, always in stages becouse of either money or becouse I drive every day. I hope to have the new engine and discs all the way around by next year at least.

wnc mountain · 09-19-2002, 06:57 PM

Think we should just set a date. That way as many people as posible can have their trucks road worthy, may not be done but can get it to a show. I can drive my truck right now, but who known in a few months I (hope) will be doing a tranny swap, but if we have something planned, i can either move it forward or back so I could make it. Anybody agree?

Ackattack · 09-19-2002, 07:36 PM

My engine should be done next weekend. The truck....now and never...depends when the next "project" comes along.

WORNBRAKES · 09-19-2002, 07:42 PM

I have had the truck for 3 years and I have told my wife 3 times that I was done. I dont know when I will be telling her that again.

treefrog · 09-19-2002, 08:23 PM

I've shown mine 2 times, won 2 times, and I'm not even close to "done". Answer - never. TF

TODDS 72 · 09-19-2002, 08:33 PM

WHAT COBALT, SAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tink · 09-19-2002, 08:44 PM

Never! She might be running by next Spring, but she will be in no way, shape or form a show vehicle!

XXL · 09-19-2002, 08:49 PM

At this rate? Or if I actually start getting some work done on it?

Kenneth

justin · 09-19-2002, 09:07 PM

WHEN THE SUN SHINES ON THE DOGS A$$.

No, hopefully"and I stress hopefully"by the end of winter!

WB72 · 09-20-2002, 10:42 AM

Realisticlly, I want to be done for spring, But I'm sure I'll take a lot longer than that. I will be happy if it is completly done (body, Paint and Drive train) by the summer.

It seems so far away.

Reumster · 10-02-2002, 01:05 AM

What's the word on everyone restoration project?

Hooter · 10-02-2002, 01:22 AM

mine will never be done. And if it ever gets done it will be over done

diggin69 · 10-02-2002, 09:04 AM

WHEN THEY STOP PRINTING MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!

09-19-2002, 12:20 AM	#1
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	when will your truck be done ok if we are going to have a big show when is the most truck that is being redone when is you date you think it will be done i dont think my will be done still at least sept.. next year

09-19-2002, 12:57 AM	#2
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I bought mine in May. I have replaced the engine with a completely rebuilt balanced and blueprinted 350 with all new accesories from fan to clutch, new tires and wheels, new brakes, new interior. All the body work is done, I have two coats of paint on it right now and will have 4 by the end of the weekat which time I will start color sanding and buffing. I hope to have it polished by next weekend. Then I'll put all the new chrome I have for it on. Should be finished by the first week in October. I try to get 3 hours a day in on it. Beats the hell out of watching television. How do people do that? __________________ No truck :-(

09-19-2002, 01:04 AM	#3
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Never! Man I don't think mine will ever be "done" there allways be something new to do to it! LOL But hopefully mine will be everyday driver show ready mid next summer. I hope! __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

09-19-2002, 01:35 AM	#4
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Mine will never be "done"...I mean, I'm already planning the real frame-off restomod 10 or 15 years down the road, heh! While mine's not show-quality, it's plenty done to go to a show, and be in it, if you don't mind somewhat scratched paint and a ghettofabulous interior __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

09-19-2002, 07:23 AM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	If you drive it they will never be done.

09-19-2002, 08:18 AM	#6
tim m Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 286	I figured on mine being done in about 7 years and 20000 dollars later. I want to do a complete frame off. I want to do everything top notch. __________________ 1970 k10 1971 C10 Gilbert Az

09-19-2002, 10:10 AM	#7
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	next spring it should be on the road lookin half decent __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

09-19-2002, 10:38 AM	#8
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	I hope to do a frame off some day, but not for showing. Beauty contests are not my thing: I want the truck to be "new" so it will last for another several decades/multi-100,000s of miles. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt. Last edited by palallin; 09-19-2002 at 10:43 AM.

09-19-2002, 05:58 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,748	Depends on your definition of done. Probably never. At this moment done is staying on the road for more than a day or too. Hopefully I'll be "done" enough by next year so my wife doesn't feel embarassed to ride in it or for me to drive it. But I figure I got a good 3 or 4 years of piddling around with it. Paint next year would be the big hurdle for me __________________ 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!

09-19-2002, 06:22 PM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,931	You mean once you take 'em apart your supposed to put them back together? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-19-2002, 06:42 PM	#12
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	'bout a million years. Any other silly questions? __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

09-19-2002, 06:51 PM	#13
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	I don't think it will ever be done. I keep plans and dreaming, always in stages becouse of either money or becouse I drive every day. I hope to have the new engine and discs all the way around by next year at least. __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

09-19-2002, 06:57 PM	#14
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Think we should just set a date. That way as many people as posible can have their trucks road worthy, may not be done but can get it to a show. I can drive my truck right now, but who known in a few months I (hope) will be doing a tranny swap, but if we have something planned, i can either move it forward or back so I could make it. Anybody agree? __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

09-19-2002, 07:36 PM	#15
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	My engine should be done next weekend. The truck....now and never...depends when the next "project" comes along. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

09-19-2002, 07:42 PM	#16
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	I have had the truck for 3 years and I have told my wife 3 times that I was done. I dont know when I will be telling her that again. __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins



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09-19-2002, 08:23 PM	#17
treefrog Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Posts: 189	Done? I've shown mine 2 times, won 2 times, and I'm not even close to "done". Answer - never. TF

09-19-2002, 08:33 PM	#18
TODDS 72 Not the nightly winner Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CHARLEMONT MA.USA Posts: 763	WHAT COBALT, SAID!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 72C10SWB BLUE 350/350 86K10LWB BLUE 5.7 700r4 7.5' fisher plow 93S10XCAB4X4 BLUE 4.3 4L60e 69gmc c10 v8 3 on the tree yellow 72k10 swb 350 3 on the tree green 86k15 swb5.0L 4spd brown

09-19-2002, 08:44 PM	#19
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Never! She might be running by next Spring, but she will be in no way, shape or form a show vehicle! __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

09-19-2002, 08:49 PM	#20
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	At this rate? Or if I actually start getting some work done on it? Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

09-19-2002, 09:07 PM	#21
justin PROJECT LO-LYF Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 285	WHEN THE SUN SHINES ON THE DOGS A$$. No, hopefully"and I stress hopefully"by the end of winter! __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE "O-SH*T, THAT TRUCK IS LOW" CLUB PROJECT: LO-LYF Bagged 68 Shorty home.att.net/~justin.lewis

09-20-2002, 10:42 AM	#22
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	Realisticlly, I want to be done for spring, But I'm sure I'll take a lot longer than that. I will be happy if it is completly done (body, Paint and Drive train) by the summer. It seems so far away. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

10-02-2002, 01:05 AM	#23
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	What's the word on everyone restoration project? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

10-02-2002, 01:22 AM	#24
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,078	mine will never be done. And if it ever gets done it will be over done __________________ MEMBER DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 69 custom camper/cst 10 70 monte carlo 383 stroker with a 700r4 77 fully loaded silverado (back in the backyard for a little while longer) 1980 BMW 320i (back in the garage finally) 1981 f@*d f150 4x4 (Robert red ford) tried to kill me 1972 Honda ct 90 trailbike Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com AC/DC RULES!!! First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

10-02-2002, 09:04 AM	#25
diggin69 Southern but in Ohio!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Eaton,Oh. 45320 Posts: 467	WHEN THEY STOP PRINTING MONEY!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1969 C/10 3/4 ton 4x4 longbed custom, frame made from a 79 1972 custom-10 half/ton longbed 1980 1/2 ton 4x4 all original 350/350/205 with air Eaton,Oh rebelryder@hotmail.com

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