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Pont406 · 08-06-2011, 01:55 AM

I am pretty happy with the way my c10 been running. I didn't do anythig but put gas in it for 3 monts. I might have a gas leak somewhere but I don't see. Everybody keeps asking me what's the next project. I do want to do overdrive trans conversion later down a road. How do you guys keep temptation down from doing or fixing something that dosn't need it?

**leddzepp** · 08-06-2011, 02:04 AM

As long as you keep it running/driving and do small things, you will not lose interest, IMHO. Plan on taking it down for a weekend or two to do anything "major" (like a trans swap) Research and get your parts lined up as best you can. Plan on at least one run to the parts house while in progress....and give it a shot.

**Clyde65** · 08-06-2011, 09:27 AM

What helps me is I have no money, keeps the temptation to a nil for me.

brad_man_72 · 08-06-2011, 09:32 AM

if mine is running I spend all of my money on gas, so it work out pretty good.
I have plenty of other projects also, never a shortage of things to spend money or time on.

Shyguy · 08-06-2011, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

What helps me is I have no money, keeps the temptation to a nil for me.

Yep, pretty well does it for me also, lol.

*stich626* · 08-06-2011, 10:02 AM

get a o/d tranny core and rebuild it..
problem solved

Dunenutt · 08-06-2011, 10:04 AM

I have 3 4x4 trucks, one of each brand. The golf cart in my avatar, and a quad. I also have several other engine powered toys...

I can't leave any of them alone, so any advise I could give is of no use to you. LOL!

weaintscared · 08-06-2011, 10:08 AM

As for me I had a good running not real bad looking truck that the wife & I would just BS around in to the lake & back haveing a cold one &&&&& THEN I WANTED IT BETTER!!!! Well here we go on the rebuild... Remember I paid $750.00 for the truck..and I,m in about $7000.00 I try to buy a piece for it every couple of weeks little money at a time so I don't miss it.. Check it out...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622

bollybib · 08-06-2011, 10:14 AM

Keeping the old saying in mind "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" helps me some.

**Daddy Brim** · 08-06-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

What helps me is I have no money, keeps the temptation to a nil for me.

Yeah me to.

Stricklinator · 08-06-2011, 11:09 AM

My back (herniated disc), no money, and the high temperatures have kept me away from the truck for weeks :-(

Paul
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BIGKEV · 08-06-2011, 12:46 PM

I drive mine till it breaks, then I upgrade............... Then repeat!

ChevLoRay · 08-06-2011, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bollybib

Keeping the old saying in mind "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" helps me some.

What I have learned is that some people will fix it until it breaks.

**Stocker** · 08-06-2011, 02:28 PM

My system includes basic hand tools only, no shop / garage, and just enough talent for basic maintenance.

tex_waco_usmc · 08-06-2011, 09:06 PM

Being deployed to Afghanistan pretty much does it for me, but I buy at least one part every payday to keep me from going stir crazy while out here. I also got back in school and finished my degree so that helps! LOL Now no more school = more time to stay on this site and get ideas for the next piece of my project!

ItsRandy · 08-06-2011, 09:29 PM

[QUOTE=Pont406;4830633]I am pretty happy with the way my c10 been running. I didn't do anythig but put gas in it for 3 monts. I might have a gas leak somewhere but I don't see. Everybody keeps asking me what's the next project. I do want to do overdrive trans conversion later down a road. How do you guys keep temptation down from doing or fixing something that dosn't need it?[/ QUOTE]

If you ever find the answer to that question please let me know. This hobby is like drug addiction: It's pretty cheap to get started (buying the project truck) and you only do it on the weekends. When you do it (start and complete small projects), it makes you feel good...REAL good. Next thing you know you are doing it more than just on the weekends. It begins to take up more and more of your time, searching the web for parts and people with the same interests (this board). After a short time it becomes a full blown addiction. Before you know it your truck is in 100's of pieces and your wife is asking where all the money went. Be careful...it's a disease!

Pop's C-10 · 08-06-2011, 09:34 PM

There is no such thing as fixing something that is not broke..

biggestjohn · 08-06-2011, 09:41 PM

How do I leave my truck alone?

Take frame to powder coater, wait three weeks for it (supposed to take one week) take home, spend weekend assembling, find rust seeping thru coating, spend the next week arguing with powder coater,( Indiana law requires that I give them one more chance to get it right before I can sue) wait two more weeks for them to get frame back in, take frame back in (thursday---- finally) their air compressor breaks down (today) wait some more while beating my head on the wall.

See? Simple!!

Frkypunk70 · 08-06-2011, 10:10 PM

I put my lawnmower, carpentry tools, and other assorted broken things that need fixing lying in the path to the driver side door. Just as a reminder to all the things I need to do still.

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flashed · 08-06-2011, 11:38 PM

I have to drive 20 minutes just to visit mine in the bodyshop from time to time even though not much is happening with it yet.

HalfTon · 08-06-2011, 11:56 PM

How I leave my truck alone.

Well Im 16 and my truck is my only vehicle and it sitting on jackstands behind my grandpas shop with a empty engine bay and a stripped interior. My mom doesnt like me driving her car over their so only time I get to work on it is when I can get a ride over to the shop. This is the worst way for my truck to be left alone. So I sit in front of the computer all day on this site and order parts from lmc or brothers.

biggestjohn · 08-07-2011, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pont406

I am pretty happy with the way my c10 been running. I didn't do anythig but put gas in it for 3 monts. I might have a gas leak somewhere but I don't see. Everybody keeps asking me what's the next project. I do want to do overdrive trans conversion later down a road. How do you guys keep temptation down from doing or fixing something that dosn't need it?

We don't resist!! Its the disease you know......

I just pulled the engine to rebuild it. That was three years ago!

81ShrtBox · 08-07-2011, 03:01 AM

I think I enjoy working on mine more than I enjoy riding in it for the moment

But a 4/6 drop and a set of wheels might change my mind

screamin_c10 · 08-07-2011, 09:50 AM

The Wife

1972RedNeck · 08-07-2011, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Quote:

Originally Posted by bollybib

Keeping the old saying in mind "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" helps me some.

What I have learned is that some people will fix it until it breaks.

08-06-2011, 01:55 AM	#1
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	how do you leave your truck alone? I am pretty happy with the way my c10 been running. I didn't do anythig but put gas in it for 3 monts. I might have a gas leak somewhere but I don't see. Everybody keeps asking me what's the next project. I do want to do overdrive trans conversion later down a road. How do you guys keep temptation down from doing or fixing something that dosn't need it?

08-06-2011, 02:04 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,993	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? As long as you keep it running/driving and do small things, you will not lose interest, IMHO. Plan on taking it down for a weekend or two to do anything "major" (like a trans swap) Research and get your parts lined up as best you can. Plan on at least one run to the parts house while in progress....and give it a shot. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

08-06-2011, 09:27 AM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? What helps me is I have no money, keeps the temptation to a nil for me. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-06-2011, 09:32 AM	#4
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? if mine is running I spend all of my money on gas, so it work out pretty good. I have plenty of other projects also, never a shortage of things to spend money or time on. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

08-06-2011, 10:02 AM	#6
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? get a o/d tranny core and rebuild it.. problem solved

08-06-2011, 10:04 AM	#7
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? I have 3 4x4 trucks, one of each brand. The golf cart in my avatar, and a quad. I also have several other engine powered toys... I can't leave any of them alone, so any advise I could give is of no use to you. LOL!

08-06-2011, 10:08 AM	#8
weaintscared Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sumter SC Posts: 439	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? As for me I had a good running not real bad looking truck that the wife & I would just BS around in to the lake & back haveing a cold one &&&&& THEN I WANTED IT BETTER!!!! Well here we go on the rebuild... Remember I paid $750.00 for the truck..and I,m in about $7000.00 I try to buy a piece for it every couple of weeks little money at a time so I don't miss it.. Check it out... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468622

08-06-2011, 10:14 AM	#9
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? Keeping the old saying in mind "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" helps me some. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

08-06-2011, 11:09 AM	#11
Stricklinator Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murrieta, California Posts: 234	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? My back (herniated disc), no money, and the high temperatures have kept me away from the truck for weeks :-( Paul Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 C/20, 307, 4-speed, rusty with manual steering and brakes!

08-06-2011, 12:46 PM	#12
BIGKEV Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Prescott AZ Posts: 112	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? I drive mine till it breaks, then I upgrade............... Then repeat!

08-06-2011, 02:28 PM	#14
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,562	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? My system includes basic hand tools only, no shop / garage, and just enough talent for basic maintenance. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-06-2011, 09:06 PM	#15
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? Being deployed to Afghanistan pretty much does it for me, but I buy at least one part every payday to keep me from going stir crazy while out here. I also got back in school and finished my degree so that helps! LOL Now no more school = more time to stay on this site and get ideas for the next piece of my project!

08-06-2011, 09:29 PM	#16
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? [QUOTE=Pont406;4830633]I am pretty happy with the way my c10 been running. I didn't do anythig but put gas in it for 3 monts. I might have a gas leak somewhere but I don't see. Everybody keeps asking me what's the next project. I do want to do overdrive trans conversion later down a road. How do you guys keep temptation down from doing or fixing something that dosn't need it?[/ QUOTE] If you ever find the answer to that question please let me know. This hobby is like drug addiction: It's pretty cheap to get started (buying the project truck) and you only do it on the weekends. When you do it (start and complete small projects), it makes you feel good...REAL good. Next thing you know you are doing it more than just on the weekends. It begins to take up more and more of your time, searching the web for parts and people with the same interests (this board). After a short time it becomes a full blown addiction. Before you know it your truck is in 100's of pieces and your wife is asking where all the money went. Be careful...it's a disease!

08-06-2011, 09:34 PM	#17
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? There is no such thing as fixing something that is not broke.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

08-06-2011, 09:41 PM	#18
biggestjohn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Russiaville Posts: 203	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? How do I leave my truck alone? Take frame to powder coater, wait three weeks for it (supposed to take one week) take home, spend weekend assembling, find rust seeping thru coating, spend the next week arguing with powder coater,( Indiana law requires that I give them one more chance to get it right before I can sue) wait two more weeks for them to get frame back in, take frame back in (thursday---- finally) their air compressor breaks down (today) wait some more while beating my head on the wall. See? Simple!!



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08-06-2011, 10:10 PM	#19
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? I put my lawnmower, carpentry tools, and other assorted broken things that need fixing lying in the path to the driver side door. Just as a reminder to all the things I need to do still. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

08-06-2011, 11:38 PM	#20
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? I have to drive 20 minutes just to visit mine in the bodyshop from time to time even though not much is happening with it yet.

08-06-2011, 11:56 PM	#21
HalfTon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 128	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? How I leave my truck alone. Well Im 16 and my truck is my only vehicle and it sitting on jackstands behind my grandpas shop with a empty engine bay and a stripped interior. My mom doesnt like me driving her car over their so only time I get to work on it is when I can get a ride over to the shop. This is the worst way for my truck to be left alone. So I sit in front of the computer all day on this site and order parts from lmc or brothers. __________________ Put that hammer down and give it hell! 69' custom/10 longbed. 1999 1500 4x4 5 speed

08-07-2011, 03:01 AM	#23
81ShrtBox MadMan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hammond, La. Posts: 490	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? I think I enjoy working on mine more than I enjoy riding in it for the moment But a 4/6 drop and a set of wheels might change my mind __________________ 81" Shortbed C10 Full Restoration underway, who needs a budget?? LS Pro Touring Build

08-07-2011, 09:50 AM	#24
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,750	Re: how do you leave your truck alone? The Wife __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY!

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