SoCal checkin' in

[erod32]

i know im late on this post...but i just joined the site....im from LBC....and im willing to meet up..i have an 86 C10 and i have a friend that has 79...keep me posted on the meets/gatherings.

peace.

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by erod32

i know im late on this post...but i just joined the site....im from LBC....and im willing to meet up..i have an 86 C10 and i have a friend that has 79...keep me posted on the meets/gatherings.
peace.

Welcome to the board and to the SoCal section.
Here is the link to the meet this Sunday.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...94#post3377394

[Dano69c10]

Any more details for the upcoming meet at the Smokehouse BBQ?

[VDOG]

Hey guys, im on right now. Working on the flyer, the 29th is still on in fact im heading there tomorrow to check on parking.

[VDOG]

This has its own post, check out the California section.

[tr69c10]

Bellflower here

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by tr69c10

Bellflower here

Welcome to the board and welcome to the SoCal members post. Feel free to join in, ask questions, and come to our meet on Sunday.

[tr69c10]

I'll be there any one going to the brothers show july,12

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by tr69c10

I'll be there any one going to the brothers show july,12

Thanks for the heads up, I forgot all about it. Im sure a few of us will be there.

[mclairmo]

I'm late to this thread but here in San Diego. My 68 C10 is not currently running but my 67 Camaro is ready to go. My truck's getting a new intake, carb, HEI, water pump, fuel pump, front suspension etc. Should be on the road soon. I'll be at the Poway Transmissions car show with my Camaro on September 12, 2009. Check out MotorHeadMadness.com for more info.

[joe1982]

whats up oceaside here

[VDOG]

Gentlemen:
Whats going on, Its been a lil quiet in here other than the San Diego people.
I'd like to know how your truck projects are coming along. I'll start it off, mine im losing intrest and due to the economy, money is short. Even though im not alone, everyone is tightening there belts due this economy, but since I gave myself a 3 year goal, I will be 50 so if my truck is not done or close, it will be sold, parted out or junked.
Thats my issue, anyone else?

[1964C10]

Vdog, I can certainly feel your pain as far as money is concerned, but that is not stopping me from having fun doing stuff for my truck just that my plans might need to change and that I need to be more creative making/doing stuff. Now mine is never going to be a show truck so the only 'standard' I need to live up to is mine which is easy lol. Why, set the goal though? isn't working on the truck supposed to be the major part of the "journey" or are you looking to just get it done and then cruise with it? That's cool too but it might leave you itching to do another one later on lol. Anyways my little sappy words of encouragement, dont't give up, don't sell it, don't junk it!

If you dont have one already, how about starting a build thread? it's free and I am sure you got a camera right? I know I always enjoy reading other people's build and learn alot too! Just a thought

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by 1964C10

Vdog, I can certainly feel your pain as far as money is concerned, but that is not stopping me from having fun doing stuff for my truck just that my plans might need to change and that I need to be more creative making/doing stuff. Now mine is never going to be a show truck

Thanks for the words. yea mine is not going to be a show truck neither, but I have owned it for almost 12 years and it seems like its never going to get done. I like working on the truck but my body is telling me other things.
Somedays are fun others are frustrating. I have a few post on what I was doing but I guess I should put them together. I also still need the truck so I cant just tear it down for now, probably why im frustrated.
But thanks for the encourging words. Im still in the game for now.

[1964C10]

I am kinda in the same boat, my truck needs to stay roadable since it is parked on the street, so any major teardown is not really possible. What I do in the "off" time is some planning etc so when I do get a chance to dig into the truck I have a good gameplan together. Hey the truck might be good therapy for your body, I do computer work all day so I do the work to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and does help. Definitely but a build thread together!

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by 1964C10

Hey the truck might be good therapy for your body, I do computer work all day so I do the work to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and does help. Definitely but a build thread together!

LOL!!!
I work on computers in the daytime and Fedex at night. So coming from a tech like me, I guess I should not complain. Thanks my friend.

[1964C10]

Anytime bud! Besides it works well with the wife too, saying that truck work is therapy, now if I can just get the IRS to see it as a tax deduction and get the insurance company to pay for parts as needing them for treatment, I am all set LOL

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by 1964C10

Anytime bud! Besides it works well with the wife too, saying that truck work is therapy, now if I can just get the IRS to see it as a tax deduction and get the insurance company to pay for parts as needing them for treatment, I am all set LOL

My wife is very supportive in fact she paid for my lowering kit. I know once its done I will never get her out of it. Insurance company, dont get me started on that, AAA is covering it, but I wont get much if its in a wreck.
I looked at Grundy, and therre agreed value was around 8500 full coverage for 150 a year.
So I will so change companies.

[1964C10]

Yeah the world is screwy like that, I am paying more in DMV fees on my truck then I am on my '95 Mustang GT convertible!! and it is probably 6X more in value

[VDOG]

Heres what im doing now. Let me know if im doing this the right way.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3776055

[Ronm909]

checking in from Inland Empire.. have yet to ever drive a chevy truck but I got a hell of a project going. thanks to this site a simple motor swap turned into a full blown restomod.

[VDOG]

Im serriously thinking about being done with this project. My exhaust leak, this whole time has been 4 lose bolts under the plugs on the passenger side.
I have changed the cam, and broke a stud while doing that, replace the heads, and as I was installing the balancer, I broke the tool and now a bolt is stuck in my crankshaft that I cant get out. United Engine sells a long block recondition for 595 with core,
220hp. All this drama for 4 bolts. Im either going that way or im done with the truck.

[coolbus4us]

Originally Posted by VDOG

Im serriously thinking about being done with this project. My exhaust leak, this whole time has been 4 lose bolts under the plugs on the passenger side.
I have changed the cam, and broke a stud while doing that, replace the heads, and as I was installing the balancer, I broke the tool and now a bolt is stuck in my crankshaft that I cant get out. United Engine sells a long block recondition for 595 with core,
220hp. All this drama for 4 bolts. Im either going that way or im done with the truck.

Dont give in buddy. I went through the same crap right after I wrecked my burb...and now I drive it everyday!

[JOHNORO]

DON'T GIVE UP
sometimes you just have to walk away for a bit then
it will hit you those bolts will be out next time for sure
maybe even a little heat might help !
put up some pictures and i a sure we will find some answers

[coolbus4us]

Sucks, and ive gone through similar crap with engines before as well. Whatever you do, just do it and do what makes you happy. Driving her daily would make you happy

On a side note, the united engine girls look pretty good