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Katrina/10 · 10-10-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Those Laguna's are getting more popular and I like them anyway.They are now being welcomed into the ACES'(American Chevelle Enthuisiast's Society) family by the founder of our club Chuck Hanson who just happens to own two very nice examples of the Laguna's .I think they are finally going to get the respect they deserved all along .

I'll check out ACES, thanks for the tip.

Bert W · 10-10-2011, 10:43 AM

Nice Save! The project is looking great. Where did you find that 69 cab? It's hard to find them here in MS and not be rusted out.

Katrina/10 · 10-10-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bert W

Nice Save! The project is looking great. Where did you find that 69 cab? It's hard to find them here in MS and not be rusted out.

I looked for several years around here, and couldn't find any cabs worth using. A friend of mine in Arkansas bought the 69 as a parts truck and he didn't want the cab. He told me I could have it if I came and got it! Long trip with a trailer, but it was worth it. Cab was rust free except for a few small spots on the driver's rocker panel.
Gary

**RenoKeene** · 10-10-2011, 12:54 PM

That's going to be one happy truck when your through!
I'm an expert on the hurricane thing, my home has been destroyed 3 times here in central FL and I was in Homestead when Andrew destroyed EVERYTHING. My job now is building Hurricane Impact shelters (Hospitals, Schools, etc.) so we have a place to hide

Good luck on your build bro.

Katrina/10 · 11-16-2013, 06:24 PM

It's been a long time since I updated this, but have been doing a lot of work on this truck that I posted in other threads. I finished the interior, painted the cab, and most recently installed the bumper, cowl, radio antenna and wipers.

flashed · 11-16-2013, 07:05 PM

Looking good ,youre in the home stretch now .

yuccales · 11-16-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Katrina/10

Thanks, the Laguna is a 75, drive it to work all the time. A very cool car I think, but nobody else has one or knows what it is. Except for a few, that is.

That's going to be a nice truck! I agree with you about the Laguna being cool. I had a Laguna S3 front clip on my 75 GMC Sprint. I thought it looked good.

**Tom Vogel** · 11-16-2013, 08:35 PM

Sweet, very nice!

Katrina/10 · 11-17-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

That's going to be a nice truck! I agree with you about the Laguna being cool. I had a Laguna S3 front clip on my 75 GMC Sprint. I thought it looked good.

I think some of those Sprints/El Caminos came with a Laguna front end. I have seen at least one.

Katrina/10 · 11-17-2013, 11:08 AM

Here is a picture of the bed, I should be putting it on the truck soon.

toms68cst · 11-18-2013, 07:05 PM

Great project and story!

Katrina/10 · 11-18-2013, 07:24 PM

Thanks, I've been working on it for 5 years!

swamp rat · 11-18-2013, 09:18 PM

This thread needs a couple before pictures.

DKclassis72 · 11-18-2013, 09:26 PM

beautiful truck!

Katrina/10 · 11-19-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

This thread needs a couple before pictures.

I don't think I have any. Believe me, it was junk. I didn't plan to fix it, so I never took any pictures of it.

ksshane · 11-19-2013, 10:03 AM

Really like the way your cab came out. Mine wasnt two tone from the factory, but man yours looks good... you got me thinking... Youve got me thinking...lol

Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing the rest of your progress

alsriv2 · 11-19-2013, 10:16 AM

Great work you are doing here on that truck.

Please keep us up to date as you make progress.

Katrina/10 · 11-19-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ksshane

Really like the way your cab came out. Mine wasnt two tone from the factory, but man yours looks good... you got me thinking... Youve got me thinking...lol

Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing the rest of your progress

I tried to duplicate the original color combination on the truck for 1971, medium green with white top and bumpers. Fortunately the little studs on back of the cab for the paint divider were all there. I think it looks pretty good.

I just remembered, I still need to install the door mirrors before I can say the cab is finished. I have them in a box somewhere.

Mike T · 11-20-2013, 01:42 PM

Great looking truck...One of mine (below) took a swim in Katrina too, 7 feet of good ole salt water...though not my C/10 at least!

Katrina/10 · 11-20-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike T

Great looking truck...One of mine (below) took a swim in Katrina too, 7 feet of good ole salt water...though not my C/10 at least!

Wow, car looks great now! Glad you could save it. My truck was in Porteaux Bay during the storm, about 12 feet of water there I think. Truck got washed into the neigbor's yard down the street.

What is that satin finish you have on the car? I like it.

Mike T · 11-20-2013, 03:30 PM

I Have a few friends that live in Porteaux Bay, it was bad in there. I'm in Windsor Porte, across from Gulf Hills and not too far away from where your truck was...Paint on my roadster is good ole rustoleum..Was to be a temporary covering until I felt like making it really slick...but its still on there..now I'm too lazy to blow it apart and redo it...maybe when I finish the C/10, and the Camaro...and...? lol

Here's where mines at at the moment...

Katrina/10 · 11-21-2013, 09:24 AM

Glad to find there's somebody else nearby on this forum. I live just south of 90.

That sure is a nice look for Rustoleum, did you spray gun it?

I don't think I have ever seen your truck on the road.

Katrina/10 · 11-21-2013, 09:29 AM

The bed is now installed.

MARKDTN · 11-21-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Katrina/10

That is an awful lot of rubber fuel line and it does not appear to be fuel injection (pressure) style. I would consider putting in more steel line and at least get FI hose.

Great job on what you are doing, good looking truck

Mike T · 11-21-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Katrina/10

Glad to find there's somebody else nearby on this forum. I live just south of 90.

That sure is a nice look for Rustoleum, did you spray gun it?

I don't think I have ever seen your truck on the road.

Yes, thinned with acetone and shot with my devilbiss FLIII. Its basically just a single stage enamel...only problem is I'm sure i'll have to strip it when I eventually repaint it, but not a big deal on that little car

As far as the truck, I haven't been able to drive it much, It was in terrible mechanical shape, and leaked oil, tranny, ps fluid, water..you name it...after fixing most of those issues, the engine oil pressure went to zero at idle, I swapped engines, but still have a trans fluid leak from the front pump, so...its been a problem child for sure, but i'll get it eventually. I have a new wiring harness and power brake upgrade waiting for it. I'd also like a better cab, but will probably end up just fixing this one. As you know, impossible to find decent cabs around here. I haven't been able to spend a lot of time on it lately, as I'm stuck in the middle of a major restoration on the 67 Camaro convertible, but I'm about to get back on the truck.

Your truck is looking great...did you paint it yourself?

10-10-2011, 10:43 AM	#27
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: Katrina/10 Nice Save! The project is looking great. Where did you find that 69 cab? It's hard to find them here in MS and not be rusted out.

10-10-2011, 12:54 PM	#29
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,010	Re: Katrina/10 That's going to be one happy truck when your through! I'm an expert on the hurricane thing, my home has been destroyed 3 times here in central FL and I was in Homestead when Andrew destroyed EVERYTHING. My job now is building Hurricane Impact shelters (Hospitals, Schools, etc.) so we have a place to hide Good luck on your build bro. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-16-2013, 06:24 PM	#30
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 It's been a long time since I updated this, but have been doing a lot of work on this truck that I posted in other threads. I finished the interior, painted the cab, and most recently installed the bumper, cowl, radio antenna and wipers. Attached Images __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

11-16-2013, 07:05 PM	#31
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Katrina/10 Looking good ,youre in the home stretch now .

11-16-2013, 08:35 PM	#33
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Katrina/10 Sweet, very nice!

11-17-2013, 11:08 AM	#35
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 Here is a picture of the bed, I should be putting it on the truck soon. Attached Images __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

11-18-2013, 07:05 PM	#36
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,274	Re: Katrina/10 Great project and story! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

11-18-2013, 07:24 PM	#37
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 Thanks, I've been working on it for 5 years! __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

11-18-2013, 09:18 PM	#38
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Katrina/10 This thread needs a couple before pictures. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-18-2013, 09:26 PM	#39
DKclassis72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: orlando, FL Posts: 52	Re: Katrina/10 beautiful truck!

11-19-2013, 10:03 AM	#41
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: Katrina/10 Really like the way your cab came out. Mine wasnt two tone from the factory, but man yours looks good... you got me thinking... Youve got me thinking...lol Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing the rest of your progress __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

11-19-2013, 10:16 AM	#42
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Katrina/10 Great work you are doing here on that truck. Please keep us up to date as you make progress. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

11-20-2013, 01:42 PM	#44
Mike T Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs MS Posts: 14	Re: Katrina/10 Great looking truck...One of mine (below) took a swim in Katrina too, 7 feet of good ole salt water...though not my C/10 at least! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB 1967 Camaro RS Covertible 1931 Ford Roadster 327-Muncie 4 Speed 1951 Ford F1 chevy powered project and less interesting 4 wheeled stuff..

11-20-2013, 03:30 PM	#46
Mike T Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs MS Posts: 14	Re: Katrina/10 I Have a few friends that live in Porteaux Bay, it was bad in there. I'm in Windsor Porte, across from Gulf Hills and not too far away from where your truck was...Paint on my roadster is good ole rustoleum..Was to be a temporary covering until I felt like making it really slick...but its still on there..now I'm too lazy to blow it apart and redo it...maybe when I finish the C/10, and the Camaro...and...? lol Here's where mines at at the moment... __________________ 1969 C10 SWB 1967 Camaro RS Covertible 1931 Ford Roadster 327-Muncie 4 Speed 1951 Ford F1 chevy powered project and less interesting 4 wheeled stuff.. Last edited by Mike T; 11-20-2013 at 03:41 PM.

11-21-2013, 09:24 AM	#47
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 Glad to find there's somebody else nearby on this forum. I live just south of 90. That sure is a nice look for Rustoleum, did you spray gun it? I don't think I have ever seen your truck on the road. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100



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11-21-2013, 09:29 AM	#48
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Katrina/10 The bed is now installed. Attached Images __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

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