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HuggerCST · 09-24-2009, 09:57 AM

I'm getting closer. The exhaust is done for now. I made my own using flowmasters and it sounds great, but I dumped it in front of the rearend for now, just to save time. I'll go back and add some tailpipes later. I got the bed, bumper and tailgate back on too, so I'm pretty much done with it from the cab back. Now I just have to assemble the front sheetmetal and finish a few details. I hope to have it driveable next week.

glock35ipsc · 09-24-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I hope to have it driveable next week.

It looks awesome!!

VA72C10 · 09-24-2009, 10:17 AM

Very cool....looks great! I'm sure you're excited to drive it.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-24-2009, 10:19 AM

Sweet!!!!

gcburdic · 09-24-2009, 01:21 PM

These qoutes were on 9/12/09:

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Just as soon as I can take ME ridin'!

I'm trying to get it done in the next 3 weeks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Ha....we got it in writing...Wynne...you have 3 weeks...GO!

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

If you could see it now you'd probably say "No way"! No front sheetmetal on it, no bed on it, no exhaust, and I'm working on repainting a couple of spots, so I have a LOT to do, but I'm still going to try.

This qoute is from today 9/24/09

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I hope to have it driveable next week.

SO....by my calculations Wynne, you have exactly 10 days to meet YOUR deadline.....Go Wynne GO!!!

HuggerCST · 09-24-2009, 01:37 PM

Thanks guys. Yes I'm getting pretty excited. While working on getting insurance for it the other day I looked at the date on the title and I actually bought it in June of '99, and took it apart not long after that, so after 10 years of saving, collecting parts, and working on this thing, it's about time!

mplex2000 · 09-24-2009, 01:43 PM

I need to know how to remain patient. You guys are incredible. I get so irritated after a while, man I just want mine drivable!

HuggerCST · 09-24-2009, 01:48 PM

I will say one thing, this board, and the people here helped a LOT along the way with keeping me motivated, helping me find parts, and improving the quality of my work.

72BlckButy · 09-24-2009, 01:59 PM

Wynne... that thing is gorgeous!!!

Awesome work my friend, awesome work!

nsuengineer06 · 09-24-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I will say one thing, this board, and the people here helped a LOT along the way with keeping me motivated, helping me find parts, and improving the quality of my work.

To me, YOU are one of those ^^ guys.. I appreciate your help so far and I'm sure I'll be calling on you again soon.. lol It's looking good and I better get to see it Oct. 3 in Natchitoches! So get back to work and....

HuggerCST · 09-24-2009, 04:53 PM

Thanks guys!

mx574 · 09-24-2009, 08:59 PM

You are one of those guys. Good job. Like you said motivation. I like seeing your truck and it took ten years. That is ten years of dedication. Not everybody has alot of time and money. But your heart is in it and look at what you built that is awesome. I hope you enjoy the fruits of your labor. And a few burnouts(ha ha)

nsuengineer06 · 09-24-2009, 09:06 PM

A few burnouts!?!?

He better lay a stripe from Monroe to Baton Rouge and dedicate it to all of us!

HuggerCST · 09-27-2009, 10:50 PM

Getting closer. Still have to put the bumper, grille, and inner fenders on, then a lot of cleaning, a few touch ups, and go over again to see how many bolts I forgot to tighten.

I want to drive it to a show in Natchitoches, La. this saturday.

KMACD71 · 09-28-2009, 02:45 AM

Very nice. Good luck getting it finished by Saturday.That's has to feel good after 10+ years.

VA72C10 · 09-28-2009, 07:49 AM

Looks awesome!!!

gcburdic · 09-28-2009, 09:43 AM

WOW Wynne....that is looking awesome!!!....Only 4 days left before the show....should be plenty of time to get your final touch ups complete....Go Wynne, GO!!!

gcburdic · 09-29-2009, 09:28 PM

Just checkin' in Wynne....no pressure here....don't look at the clock, but 3 more days!!!

HuggerCST · 09-29-2009, 11:38 PM

I've made a lot of progress. For the most part it is DONE! I got to drive it tonight and it rode and drove great, but had a dead miss. That was a bummer, but it turned out to be a plug wire against the header. I still have to buff a few places, wash it, fix the horn, fix the inner door handle on the driver's door, get the front end aligned, touch up a few places...that kind of stuff. I'm going to try and get a video and some better pics of it finished. Tomorrow I want to fill the tank and test the fuel filler.

VA72C10 · 09-29-2009, 11:57 PM

Congrats. Looking forward to more pictures and video and hopefuly seeing it in person someday.

glock35ipsc · 09-30-2009, 09:01 AM

Congratulations Wynne!!!!! I bet you are grinning from ear to ear! I know your joy, I've been driving the 85 non-stop since I got the 5.3 running and all the electronics working on Saturday.

Can't wait to see the video!

62 short step · 09-30-2009, 09:06 AM

Can't wait to see it Wynne!!

gcburdic · 09-30-2009, 03:32 PM

I know I was excited after 2.5 years....so i can imagine you are estatic!!!....

Wynne....it truly must be a sweet feeling after 10years!!!

HuggerCST · 09-30-2009, 11:48 PM

Thanks guys. Yes, I'm just as excited as you can imagine. Driving it is a blast, just as I thought it would be. I didn't get much done today, but I did get to fill the tank, and the fuel filler worked fantastic. Wide open gas nozzle was no problem, so that was nice. Sorry, I haven't had time to shoot the video yet. Never put one on the net before, but hopefully I can figure it out.

1956cameo · 10-03-2009, 01:29 PM

What a great build thread! That is one of the most beautiful trucks I have seen in a long time. I can't wait until the day I can get one to look like that. Congratulations!!!

09-24-2009, 09:57 AM	#126
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build I'm getting closer. The exhaust is done for now. I made my own using flowmasters and it sounds great, but I dumped it in front of the rearend for now, just to save time. I'll go back and add some tailpipes later. I got the bed, bumper and tailgate back on too, so I'm pretty much done with it from the cab back. Now I just have to assemble the front sheetmetal and finish a few details. I hope to have it driveable next week. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

09-24-2009, 10:17 AM	#128
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Very cool....looks great! I'm sure you're excited to drive it. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-24-2009, 10:19 AM	#129
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Sweet!!!! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-24-2009, 01:37 PM	#131
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Thanks guys. Yes I'm getting pretty excited. While working on getting insurance for it the other day I looked at the date on the title and I actually bought it in June of '99, and took it apart not long after that, so after 10 years of saving, collecting parts, and working on this thing, it's about time! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 09-24-2009 at 01:38 PM.

09-24-2009, 01:43 PM	#132
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build I need to know how to remain patient. You guys are incredible. I get so irritated after a while, man I just want mine drivable!

09-24-2009, 01:48 PM	#133
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build I will say one thing, this board, and the people here helped a LOT along the way with keeping me motivated, helping me find parts, and improving the quality of my work. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

09-24-2009, 01:59 PM	#134
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Wynne... that thing is gorgeous!!! Awesome work my friend, awesome work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-24-2009, 04:53 PM	#136
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Thanks guys! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

09-24-2009, 08:59 PM	#137
mx574 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Placentia CA Posts: 190	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build You are one of those guys. Good job. Like you said motivation. I like seeing your truck and it took ten years. That is ten years of dedication. Not everybody has alot of time and money. But your heart is in it and look at what you built that is awesome. I hope you enjoy the fruits of your labor. And a few burnouts(ha ha)

09-24-2009, 09:06 PM	#138
nsuengineer06 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Natchitoches, Louisiana Posts: 230	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build A few burnouts!?!? He better lay a stripe from Monroe to Baton Rouge and dedicate it to all of us! __________________ 1967 C10 LWB 454/TH400 1971 C10 SWB 1984 C30 LWB Dually 454/4 spd 4:10 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison

09-27-2009, 10:50 PM	#139
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Getting closer. Still have to put the bumper, grille, and inner fenders on, then a lot of cleaning, a few touch ups, and go over again to see how many bolts I forgot to tighten. I want to drive it to a show in Natchitoches, La. this saturday. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

09-28-2009, 02:45 AM	#140
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Very nice. Good luck getting it finished by Saturday.That's has to feel good after 10+ years.

09-28-2009, 07:49 AM	#141
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Looks awesome!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-28-2009, 09:43 AM	#142
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build WOW Wynne....that is looking awesome!!!....Only 4 days left before the show....should be plenty of time to get your final touch ups complete....Go Wynne, GO!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-29-2009, 09:28 PM	#143
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Just checkin' in Wynne....no pressure here....don't look at the clock, but 3 more days!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present



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09-29-2009, 11:38 PM	#144
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build I've made a lot of progress. For the most part it is DONE! I got to drive it tonight and it rode and drove great, but had a dead miss. That was a bummer, but it turned out to be a plug wire against the header. I still have to buff a few places, wash it, fix the horn, fix the inner door handle on the driver's door, get the front end aligned, touch up a few places...that kind of stuff. I'm going to try and get a video and some better pics of it finished. Tomorrow I want to fill the tank and test the fuel filler. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

09-29-2009, 11:57 PM	#145
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Congrats. Looking forward to more pictures and video and hopefuly seeing it in person someday. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-30-2009, 09:01 AM	#146
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Congratulations Wynne!!!!! I bet you are grinning from ear to ear! I know your joy, I've been driving the 85 non-stop since I got the 5.3 running and all the electronics working on Saturday. Can't wait to see the video! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-30-2009, 09:06 AM	#147
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Can't wait to see it Wynne!! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

09-30-2009, 03:32 PM	#148
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build I know I was excited after 2.5 years....so i can imagine you are estatic!!!.... Wynne....it truly must be a sweet feeling after 10years!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-30-2009, 11:48 PM	#149
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Thanks guys. Yes, I'm just as excited as you can imagine. Driving it is a blast, just as I thought it would be. I didn't get much done today, but I did get to fill the tank, and the fuel filler worked fantastic. Wide open gas nozzle was no problem, so that was nice. Sorry, I haven't had time to shoot the video yet. Never put one on the net before, but hopefully I can figure it out. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-03-2009, 01:29 PM	#150
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build What a great build thread! That is one of the most beautiful trucks I have seen in a long time. I can't wait until the day I can get one to look like that. Congratulations!!! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

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