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Re: My 86 C10 - to build or not to build? Your thoughts?
The rust on yours seems to be pretty much cosmetic, BUT, like Bob says, get a good look at the underside. If thats pretty good (no rotted out cab supports ect) Go for a restoration on top and do the frame ect later, but don't let the bottom go to long. I did mine frame off, but thats just me. Good luck with it, she seems solid enough to be able to go thru without spending more than 2 or 3 grand. Total on mine over the 2 years it took to do it was close to 14 grand, but mine was rough, real rough when I started. Cab mounts were gone, floors gone, rockers gone, cab corners gone, no brake lines. Now I have a virtually new vehicle that looks great, runs great and will last. I think it's a good investment all things considered. jim
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1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shot  Jim or Paladin whichever you choose.
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