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LIVE RUST · 09-29-2008, 06:44 PM

My luck and insane stupidity, my last computer stroked out and I lost 2 years of photos of all the work I've done. I knew it could happen and one morning I thought to myself I'd better move those pics to a disc tonight and during that day, boom...... all gone. So heres what I've got. Outside needs final sand and shoot, plan on a new bed from MAR-K this winter and hopefully driving by spring. Outside and wheels will be the same color as the interior (pewter). Been off the road for two summers now. I'm becoming tired.

northern 85 · 09-29-2008, 08:37 PM

Nice truck,have a color picked out yet?

northern 85 · 09-29-2008, 08:41 PM

Opps just read it again pewter!

63sbssbbw · 09-29-2008, 08:43 PM

Looking awesome LR
I lost all my
disassembly photos in a crash.Man did that ever suck.I figure if I put them on the internet they'll be there forever
Are you going fleet or step,either would look great
T

joe231 · 09-29-2008, 09:06 PM

don't think Mar-K sells fleet beds.....

**ChiefRocka** · 09-29-2008, 09:10 PM

Sweet man...The interior looks nice !!

Been there with the PC crash....sucks big-time.

Alan's Classic · 09-29-2008, 10:04 PM

Man, your truck is really looking good.

kizer · 09-29-2008, 11:06 PM

Looks like progress.

At least get yourself a photobucket account or something. Worst case you loose the online photos or the photos on your PC not both. I've lost photos before and I was devistated for it. Never again.

LIVE RUST · 09-30-2008, 07:04 AM

A stepside. I have the original but it would be easier and faster to replace it. Rust sucks.

4dranch · 09-30-2008, 07:27 AM

Sweet ride, nice job

Iron-Butt · 09-30-2008, 07:37 AM

Nice truck.

65panelrat · 09-30-2008, 12:17 PM

Beautiful Truck Man! Awesome Clean work!! Can't wait to see it complete! Luv the 4x4's!!!

Frizzle Fry · 09-30-2008, 12:28 PM

Nice project. You may already know this but I'll throw it out there for those who may not. If you are unable to boot from a hard drive that doesn't mean all the files on it are lost. In many cases you can configure it as a slave and load your OS on a new master drive (or use a friend's computer). Then you can navigate to the old drive in windows explorer (or mac equivalent) and get all your stuff back. I don't know what the case was with yours. It may have been completely toast. But that method is always worth a try.

irongun324 · 09-30-2008, 12:28 PM

I like that height/stance... what kind of changes have been made?

LIVE RUST · 09-30-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by irongun324

I like that height/stance... what kind of changes have been made?

Its all stock 1/2 ton suspension, 31" X 10.5 tires on 8" wheels. The cab was off an oil burner service truck and the inside always stunk of gas and was covered with this black dust. I removed the gas tank and will move it to the back, that will make my girlfriend much happier. It will be nice to ride in something clean. The dash gave me a real good arse whoopin. I painted, stripped, and painted the instrument cluster bezel four times, the glove box door three times, and the steering wheel twice before I was happy with the results. Fish eyes, dirt, bugs, you name it. Seat to the upholsterer next week. You guys got any pics of your bench seats? I need some Ideas.

**TR65** · 09-30-2008, 10:35 PM

Live Rust,

Here is my bench. The pattern is same as the original stock seat but in black leather. Hides bought on evil-bay.

TR

LIVE RUST · 02-01-2012, 11:00 PM

Man, I cant believe it's been 3 plus years since I rolled it into storage for the winter and thats where its been since. Fired it up the other day, put it on a trailer and dragged it to a friends bodyshop. After the first 5 minutes of sanding I realized why I'd left it in storage for so long.... I hate bodywork. It has a couple problem areas but most of it blocked out nice. Hope to post more progress pics soon.

LIVE RUST · 02-08-2012, 09:47 PM

Got another coat of primer on it last sat, back at it this weekend for more blocking. Dropped the grille, bumper, and cowl valance off for media blast today. Will post up some more progress pics this weekend.

allaboutchevelles · 02-08-2012, 10:46 PM

That pewter color on the interior, Is that the pewter color from the newer exterior gm trucks and tahoes?? base coat, clear coat?? or single stage??

jbclassix · 02-09-2012, 12:41 AM

I really like the way this truck looks

LIVE RUST · 02-09-2012, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclassix

I really like the way this truck looks

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by allaboutchevelles

That pewter color on the interior, Is that the pewter color from the newer exterior gm trucks and tahoes?? base coat, clear coat?? or single stage??

Yep, late model gm single stage.

Did the first assembly on the bed today and everthing fit real good. If you need a stepside box, I cant recommend MAR-K enough. In our current world where everthing you buy new is complete junk, this is not the case with those guys. CANT WAIT FOR PAINT!

LIVE RUST · 02-09-2012, 06:31 PM

I just noticed my caved in shed in the backround and I'm working on this. wtf

LIVE RUST · 02-28-2012, 07:02 PM

Another coat of primer, more blocking. THIS PART SUCKS! Had the grille, valance, and bumper blasted and epoxy primed, fit the bed and wood, hung a fender and step and thankfully with a little coaxing it all lines up good. Had to smooth out the bed stake pockets, they had some nasty stressed areas from the pressing. Thinking now about going dark green, black wheels with the white dog dish caps. Trying to keep its stock municipal look, kinda Ranger Station, Andy Griffith show, Fish and Game ish. If anyone has a set a caps please pm me, i'm having a little trouble finding a set. Thanks

LIVE RUST · 03-19-2012, 07:33 PM

I took last week off, sanded till I had no fingerprints left, literally bleeding. Painted it on sunday Woodland green. Vintage.

Shooters_7 · 03-19-2012, 07:38 PM

Truck looks awesome! I've tried finding a 4x4 from this body style but no luck! Keep up the good work

09-29-2008, 06:44 PM	#1
LIVE RUST 1966 Chevy/GMC Mongrel K10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 160	Summer progress 66 build My luck and insane stupidity, my last computer stroked out and I lost 2 years of photos of all the work I've done. I knew it could happen and one morning I thought to myself I'd better move those pics to a disc tonight and during that day, boom...... all gone. So heres what I've got. Outside needs final sand and shoot, plan on a new bed from MAR-K this winter and hopefully driving by spring. Outside and wheels will be the same color as the interior (pewter). Been off the road for two summers now. I'm becoming tired. Attached Images

09-29-2008, 08:37 PM	#2
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Summer progress 66 build Nice truck,have a color picked out yet?

09-29-2008, 08:41 PM	#3
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Summer progress 66 build Opps just read it again pewter!

09-29-2008, 08:43 PM	#4
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Summer progress 66 build Looking awesome LR I lost all my disassembly photos in a crash.Man did that ever suck.I figure if I put them on the internet they'll be there forever Are you going fleet or step,either would look great T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

09-29-2008, 09:06 PM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Summer progress 66 build don't think Mar-K sells fleet beds..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-29-2008, 09:10 PM	#6
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Summer progress 66 build Sweet man...The interior looks nice !! Been there with the PC crash....sucks big-time. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-29-2008, 10:04 PM	#7
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Summer progress 66 build Man, your truck is really looking good. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

09-29-2008, 11:06 PM	#8
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Summer progress 66 build Looks like progress. At least get yourself a photobucket account or something. Worst case you loose the online photos or the photos on your PC not both. I've lost photos before and I was devistated for it. Never again. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

09-30-2008, 07:04 AM	#9
LIVE RUST 1966 Chevy/GMC Mongrel K10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 160	Re: Summer progress 66 build A stepside. I have the original but it would be easier and faster to replace it. Rust sucks.

09-30-2008, 07:27 AM	#10
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Summer progress 66 build Sweet ride, nice job __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

09-30-2008, 07:37 AM	#11
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Summer progress 66 build Nice truck. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

09-30-2008, 12:17 PM	#12
65panelrat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 211	Re: Summer progress 66 build Beautiful Truck Man! Awesome Clean work!! Can't wait to see it complete! Luv the 4x4's!!! __________________ Bowties For Life!🇺🇸

09-30-2008, 12:28 PM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Summer progress 66 build Nice project. You may already know this but I'll throw it out there for those who may not. If you are unable to boot from a hard drive that doesn't mean all the files on it are lost. In many cases you can configure it as a slave and load your OS on a new master drive (or use a friend's computer). Then you can navigate to the old drive in windows explorer (or mac equivalent) and get all your stuff back. I don't know what the case was with yours. It may have been completely toast. But that method is always worth a try.

09-30-2008, 12:28 PM	#14
irongun324 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 133	Re: Summer progress 66 build I like that height/stance... what kind of changes have been made? __________________ My vehicles: 2003 Saturn ION 1 1988 V10 Suburban 4x4 Dad's: 68 C10 Stepside (work truck condition, runs though) 59 Apache Fleetside (rusted pile of metal - hopefully soon to be father/son project when he cleans out his garage!) Can see all three of these here

09-30-2008, 10:35 PM	#16
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Summer progress 66 build Live Rust, Here is my bench. The pattern is same as the original stock seat but in black leather. Hides bought on evil-bay. TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880



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02-01-2012, 11:00 PM	#17
LIVE RUST 1966 Chevy/GMC Mongrel K10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 160	Re: Summer progress 66 build Man, I cant believe it's been 3 plus years since I rolled it into storage for the winter and thats where its been since. Fired it up the other day, put it on a trailer and dragged it to a friends bodyshop. After the first 5 minutes of sanding I realized why I'd left it in storage for so long.... I hate bodywork. It has a couple problem areas but most of it blocked out nice. Hope to post more progress pics soon. Attached Images

02-08-2012, 09:47 PM	#18
LIVE RUST 1966 Chevy/GMC Mongrel K10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 160	Re: Summer progress 66 build Got another coat of primer on it last sat, back at it this weekend for more blocking. Dropped the grille, bumper, and cowl valance off for media blast today. Will post up some more progress pics this weekend. Attached Images

02-08-2012, 10:46 PM	#19
allaboutchevelles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sanford nc Posts: 499	Re: Summer progress 66 build That pewter color on the interior, Is that the pewter color from the newer exterior gm trucks and tahoes?? base coat, clear coat?? or single stage?? __________________ 69 chevelle malibu, 64 C-10 shortbed

02-09-2012, 12:41 AM	#20
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Summer progress 66 build I really like the way this truck looks __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

02-09-2012, 06:31 PM	#22
LIVE RUST 1966 Chevy/GMC Mongrel K10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 160	Re: Summer progress 66 build I just noticed my caved in shed in the backround and I'm working on this. wtf

02-28-2012, 07:02 PM	#23
LIVE RUST 1966 Chevy/GMC Mongrel K10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 160	Re: Summer progress 66 build Another coat of primer, more blocking. THIS PART SUCKS! Had the grille, valance, and bumper blasted and epoxy primed, fit the bed and wood, hung a fender and step and thankfully with a little coaxing it all lines up good. Had to smooth out the bed stake pockets, they had some nasty stressed areas from the pressing. Thinking now about going dark green, black wheels with the white dog dish caps. Trying to keep its stock municipal look, kinda Ranger Station, Andy Griffith show, Fish and Game ish. If anyone has a set a caps please pm me, i'm having a little trouble finding a set. Thanks Attached Images

03-19-2012, 07:33 PM	#24
LIVE RUST 1966 Chevy/GMC Mongrel K10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 160	Re: Summer progress 66 build I took last week off, sanded till I had no fingerprints left, literally bleeding. Painted it on sunday Woodland green. Vintage. Attached Images

03-19-2012, 07:38 PM	#25
Shooters_7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Great State of Texas Posts: 410	Re: Summer progress 66 build Truck looks awesome! I've tried finding a 4x4 from this body style but no luck! Keep up the good work

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