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Old 05-07-2012, 02:58 PM   #1
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Just kidding about the gettin rich part! Money can't buy the fun I have building these things. There's a lot to be said about being able to do what you love and love what you do. If I ever kept track of my hours, I'm sure I make far below minimum wage.
i understand completly about the figuring hours. i have built and sold 3 of these c10s this is the 4th and its mine well my son or daughters. when the time is right.

if i had figured in time i would have had to gottes 10 to 15 thousand more each ha ha. i just love tinkering with these trucks. i will build one of your bigazztrucks one day as long as my cancer does not get worse i will have one and another 70 chevelle ss too.
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Old 05-08-2012, 04:51 PM   #2
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looks like your lil helper liked the cranking it up as much as you did.
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Old 05-08-2012, 04:53 PM   #3
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looks like your lil helper liked the cranking it up as much as you did.
He enjoys working in the shop as much as I do... and he is an expert on using all or any tool...

Good to have him out enjoying it. He is my fire as he wants to ride in it.
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Old 05-08-2012, 11:05 PM   #4
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good work on the headers, be sure to do a few coats to make it really good.
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Old 05-08-2012, 11:09 PM   #5
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good work on the headers, be sure to do a few coats to make it really good.
They have got about 5 coats now... Hopefully that will keep them looking good.
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Old 05-08-2012, 11:07 PM   #6
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nice work
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Old 05-09-2012, 09:56 PM   #7
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Slow night, damp weather has left me in the not feel like mood for working tonight...

However, I did manage to get my passenger side fender painted on the inside... I will start the driver side tomorrow evening.
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Old 05-10-2012, 10:05 PM   #8
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Got some more exhaust pieces today. I will be ready for exhaust when the time comes.

Primed drivers side inside fender.... as I sit here writing this I await to top coat it tonight... stay tuned.
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Old 05-10-2012, 10:17 PM   #9
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Coming along really nice can't wait to see it with the bed on. I like the color also.
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Old 05-10-2012, 10:42 PM   #10
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Drivers side front fender is now painted inside...
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Old 05-10-2012, 10:46 PM   #11
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are you really doing that with a roller?
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Old 05-10-2012, 10:48 PM   #12
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are you really doing that with a roller?
Inside doors, inside fenders, firewall and under hood are all done with rattle can yellow Tremclad.

Outside will be rolled, wetsanded and cut and buffed.
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Old 05-10-2012, 11:21 PM   #13
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looking great
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Old 05-11-2012, 08:47 AM   #14
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Got up early this morning and got my front filler panel primed and painted inside. Getting closer to getting the front clip back on...
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Old 05-16-2012, 11:58 AM   #15
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Been tied up with work and yard maintenance. Managed to get started stripping the box.

Painted the underside of my hood.
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Old 05-16-2012, 12:03 PM   #16
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Hood photos...
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Old 05-18-2012, 11:13 PM   #17
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Got started early today as it is a long weekend in Canada... More paint stripping of my box. Would like to have it in primer by the end of the weekend.
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Old 05-18-2012, 11:22 PM   #18
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After dark, I got ambitious and cut all the rivets in my rear springs. Got the differential moved forward. I hope to have the box sitting on the frame so I can get it lined up where I want it. Then I can get things bolted up.

Things are starting to shape up...
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Old 05-19-2012, 01:46 PM   #19
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Mocked up my box... Used 2x4's to get an idea on height and axle position. Had some help but got everything in place...
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Old 05-19-2012, 01:52 PM   #20
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Going back out and going to get the box sanded and work on getting it in primer...

Looks good so far... Cant wait to drive...
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Old 05-19-2012, 02:04 PM   #21
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omg that this is gonna be awesome
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Old 05-19-2012, 02:26 PM   #22
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starting to take shape for sure!
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Old 05-19-2012, 02:28 PM   #23
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dead sexy

its gonna be sharp as any big conversion truck.
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Old 05-26-2012, 11:51 PM   #24
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No updates? Howed the bed come out?
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Old 05-27-2012, 12:21 AM   #25
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shaping up nice
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