Restoring Rusty

[kipps]

Originally Posted by Gregski

Wow, you guys really like this rig that much? I honestly don't know what to say. (for once)

Without a doubt, it's the best-known squarebody on this forum.

Originally Posted by Gregski

thanks, sounds like a great idea, though I will weep like a baby if they decide to C notch it, and document it all for us to see on here, ha ha

Eh, I don't know. I think it would be pretty cool if someone C-notched it, sells it to someone else who converts it to a lifted k10, then another owner reverts it back to a stock-height c10.

The more iterations a truck goes through, the more "street-cred" it has. Rusty has already had quite a few different versions already, particularly in his drivetrain.

To illustrate, two of the most iconic trucks on our farm look nothing like their factory-original configuration. There's a 1960 c30 that started out life as a dually flatbed truck. It was shortened to pickup length, the duals were removed, and a pickup box was fitted. It was driven to Alaska and back with a homemade slide-in camper, then sold to our family as a beat-around farm truck. The second truck started out life as an early-40's Ford schoolbus. Sometime in the early 50's, the schoolbus body was scrapped, a 1940's Ford truck cab was fitted instead, and the really long chassis was fitted with a flatbed and stake sides. It was used for a move from Kansas to Virginia, then hauled silage for many years before getting parked. I've got a 8BA flathead lined up to replace the locked up flathead.

Also to illustrate, the most well-rounded and interesting people are the ones who have had a diverse range of careers. They mastered one, then moved on to the next. They flopped out of that one, and moved on to another. Etc. Etc.

[kipps]

Originally Posted by Wgesnerjr

Please make the sale conditional on the new owner starting their own thread here.

I've seen at least one build thread on this forum that followed one truck through two owners. The first owner simply stopped doing the regular updates, and the second owner updated the thread instead.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Wgesnerjr

Please make the sale conditional on the new owner starting their own thread here. I'm suggesting Rusty 2.0 or Beta Rusty! Let the new owner know Rusty is a celebrity and must be treated like one. He will be followed like a Kardashian is followed by the paparazzi! Our group is nationwide, and we're watching!

Wow, you guys really like this rig that much? I honestly don't know what to say. (for once)

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Wow, that seat came out great! It provided us with lots of entertainment, and now you know it's done right, all the way through. I kind of miss the daily geographical updates on the seat cover location, so maybe you can keep us caught up on the hog ring pliers, even though you don't need them anymore.

thank you for the kind words really appreciate your positive feedback and genuine witty humor

and you can't make this up

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by LT7A

PS: if you're really going to sell Rusty, please do it when I'm not looking because it will make me sad. Don't mind me, I'm borderline automotive-sentimental (treatable, but no known cure). I've only ever sold one of my vehicles, and wish I hadn't.

ha ha, don't look then

[kipps]

Originally Posted by Gregski

ha ha, don't look then

Has it already sold? I can't find it on Craigslist.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by kipps

Has it already sold? I can't find it on Craigslist.

Yes, listed Saturday afternoon, sold Sunday morning, first buyer, first full offer

[Gregski]

so today...

Me: "so hon all that's left to do is wash the truck and list it for sale"

My Wife: "we are baby sitting your brother's kids this weekend and today we are taking them to the Zoo!"

Me:

[TKCR]

That’s funny! You better keep the wife happy. You’ve done a lot of hard work, take a day and relax.

[Gregski]

Rusty's final wash, and last chance to draw some blood!

[kipps]

Impressive! I'll bet your daughter is thrilled! What's she getting?

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by kipps

Impressive! I'll bet your daughter is thrilled! What's she getting?

a hatchback, here's a snip of our conversation, you can't make this stuff up:

Me: "So do you want an I4 or a V6?"

Daughter: "I want a sunroof?"

[kipps]

Is there any chance that Rusty's new owner will be posting on this forum?

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by kipps

Is there any chance that Rusty's new owner will be posting on this forum?

I told him the name of the truck and that there is a thread on this forum, his dad knew about this forum, he has a '69 dime, so I was happy it was going to a Chevy family, they also attend the Intervention truck meet.

[TKCR]

I can't believe it sold that quick! the is awesome.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by TKCR

I can't believe it sold that quick! the is awesome.

wife is convinced I could have gotten $12.5K for it

[LT7A]

Aw man, bums me out a little. But I don't mean to rain on your parade, or your daughter's. Good for you, not to be overly attached. At least I got one ride in it, but never with the new motorvation. Hafta save that chance for a ride in Busty ; )

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Aw man, bums me out a little. But I don't mean to rain on your parade, or your daughter's. Good for you, not to be overly attached. At least I got one ride in it, but never with the new motorvation. Hafta save that chance for a ride in Busty ; )

ha ha, send me your coordinates and we may just show up ready to wrench!

[Blue GMC]

Man that went fast but it was pretty rust free after you were done and the hard part of making it dependable was done

[truckin 79]

I cant believe it is gone well at least this thread will survive, congrats on the sale

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by truckin 79

I cant believe it is gone well at least this thread will survive, congrats on the sale

thanks guys, the new owner texted me said he found the forum and this thread and tried to register but it won't let him, it says Registration has been disabled by the administrator?

any idea how we can help him

[Blue GMC]

I would PM Liz and see if she can help out.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Blue GMC

I would PM Liz and see if she can help out.

I just confirmed I can't SUBSCRIBE as a new user either I get the same error as the new owner, I will PM Liz and Josh, can some of you try too please so we have strength in numbers

[Gregski]

mission accomplished - 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback [ahem] with a SUNROOF

[blazer2007]

Now you have join a Mazda forum