"TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3)

[68 TT]

It's nice to see one of your old cars still on the road and doing well.

I haven't seen very many of my old cars around. The ones I have seen were in pretty rough shape compared to what condition they were in when I sold them except for one 90 Chevy truck I had. I see it around town quite a bit and it still looks great.

[FrankieD]

The truck is coming along very nice love watching the skilled create keep up the good work

[fakerwade]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

It's nice to see one of your old cars still on the road and doing well.

I haven't seen very many of my old cars around. The ones I have seen were in pretty rough shape compared to what condition they were in when I sold them except for one 90 Chevy truck I had. I see it around town quite a bit and it still looks great.

Must be pretty exciting to put your Camaro back together again and drive it on the street. Do you think you'll take it to the track too??

Originally Posted by FrankieD

The truck is coming along very nice love watching the skilled create keep up the good work

Thanks FrankieD, hope'n it will look as good as yours when I'm done but probably not, too many wires, computers and other junk under the hood. I'll try and make as sano as I can.

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by fakerwade

Must be pretty exciting to put your Camaro back together again and drive it on the street. Do you think you'll take it to the track too??

It will hit the track again after I work the bugs out of the new combination. I want to make it reliable enough to drive to the track, race all night then drive home in it.

Nothing worse than breaking a car you drove to the track and having to figure out how to get you and the car home.

Everybody that knew it before will think it is a completely different car with all the changes I am doing to it plus a paint job too. The thing has been in primer for more than 25 years. It's about time I got around to painting it.

[fakerwade]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

It will hit the track again after I work the bugs out of the new combination. I want to make it reliable enough to drive to the track, race all night then drive home in it.

Nothing worse than breaking a car you drove to the track and having to figure out how to get you and the car home.

Everybody that knew it before will think it is a completely different car with all the changes I am doing to it plus a paint job too. The thing has been in primer for more than 25 years. It's about time I got around to painting it.

Nothing worse than breaking a car you drove to the track and having to figure out how to get you and the car home.

Yeah, especially when you live two hours away!! Good thing we always used trailers to get to Spokane Raceway.

Can't wait to see it painted and back at the track!

[super402]

Awesome build. Will definately be worth the time and effort when its finished. Nothing like an old truck with todays luxurys.

[JRANGER]

Yeah, it had been so long since I read this thread first I decided to go back through it and read from beginning to end.... Damn this is awesome!! Your doing great fab work

[zpi28]

Great looking build.

[fakerwade]

Originally Posted by zpi28

Great looking build.

Thanks,,,glad you could join the fun!!

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Yeah, it had been so long since I read this thread first I decided to go back through it and read from beginning to end.... Damn this is awesome!! Your doing great fab work

I keep thinking it's getting closer,,,but then I remember everything I still have to do!!! Thanks for the props!!

Originally Posted by super402

Awesome build. Will definately be worth the time and effort when its finished. Nothing like an old truck with todays luxurys.

Exactly!!,, that's kinda what I was thinking when I was listening to that old Led Zepplin song! Welcome on board!

[msgross]

very cool project...

so I have a 2005 Tahoe and a SWB 68 project... the wife said "no way"..

[fakerwade]

Originally Posted by msgross

very cool project...

so I have a 2005 Tahoe and a SWB 68 project... the wife said "no way"..

(Bad wife, bad!!!) Just kidding,, sometimes you have to be reasonable,,I guess!

Thanks for the interest!!

[fakerwade]

Well folks the "Tangerine" build thread has officially Moved!! The thread can now be found in the forums under the 4x4 Tech and Off Roading section, then look in the 4x4 Projects and Builds section.

And in further news,,, My project will be put on hold for a while. The HOT weather has finally hit the valley and working in a shop with no a/c for forty hours a week is no fun. Working on Tangerine 16 to 24 hours on the weekend in the same shop sounds like even less fun. It's not uncommon for our valley temps to exceed 120 deg. So I think I'll take a break, put the boat in the water and let my finances re-build a little! We'll hit again this fall!

Thanks again for all the interest!! Wade

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by fakerwade

...And in further news,,, My project will be put on hold for a while. The HOT weather has finally hit the valley and working in a shop with no a/c for forty hours a week is no fun. Working on Tangerine 16 to 24 hours on the weekend in the same shop sounds like even less fun. It's not uncommon for our valley temps to exceed 120 deg. So I think I'll take a break, put the boat in the water and let my finances re-build a little! We'll hit again this fall!

Wimp

I don't blame you one bit. It is even hotter inside a non-A/C building than it is outside where you at least get the cooling effect of the wind and can find some shade to cool off. Industrial buildings are usually fully exposed to the sun all day long and heat soak horribly staying hot well into the evening after the sun goes down. Not fun at all.

Have fun with the boat this summer.

Maybe you can talk the boss into getting some A/C for the shop

[Dieselwrencher]

I can't blaim you a bit! It can get old quick!

[missinfishin10]

An awesome build for sure.

I've stalled on my build for a bit too do to the heat.

Wake us all up when you get back at it.

Enjoy!

Jeff

[67c10rustbuket]

Yeah buddy it is hot here too!!! have fun in the water I will be waiting for my favorite crazy man! Those inner fenders look great, you are the man.

[fakerwade]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I can't blaim you a bit! It can get old quick!

Hey Ryan, I'm actually going to miss working on it, but I don't want to get burnt out either,,, It will be nice to spend a little time on some summertime fun!

Originally Posted by missinfishin10

An awesome build for sure.

I've stalled on my build for a bit too do to the heat.

Wake us all up when you get back at it.

Enjoy!


Jeff

Thanks,,,will do! Keep cool my friend!

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Wimp

I don't blame you one bit. It is even hotter inside a non-A/C building than it is outside where you at least get the cooling effect of the wind and can find some shade to cool off. Industrial buildings are usually fully exposed to the sun all day long and heat soak horribly staying hot well into the evening after the sun goes down. Not fun at all.

Have fun with the boat this summer.

Maybe you can talk the boss into getting some A/C for the shop

The boss just lease's the building so I doubt we'll get any a/c anytime soon!

While I'm goofing off I might make a run up to Spokane,,, maybe I can stop by and check out .45 acp and the Camaro??

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Yeah buddy it is hot here too!!! have fun in the water I will be waiting for my favorite crazy man! Those inner fenders look great, you are the man.

Thanks Dan,, You stay cool too!! Your trucks looking great!!
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[68 TT]

Originally Posted by fakerwade

While I'm goofing off I might make a run up to Spokane,,, maybe I can stop by and check out .45 acp and the Camaro??

Any time. Just let me know when you want to make the trip.

[JRANGER]

Hot here in TN!!! I havent done crap in 2 weeks!!! On top of that I started Boxing classes gearing up for my fight in August and my free time is gone!!! UGh

[SWAG]

Just read through your build, nice metalworking skills! Following this one now.

[fakerwade]

Originally Posted by SWAG

Just read through your build, nice metalworking skills! Following this one now.

Thanks SWAG,,, Welcome to all the fun!! Chime in any time.

[fakerwade]

I keep hearing that threads are worthless without pics,,so,,, here's a pic of the boat.
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another pic after we put new seats in it!
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My wife and I doing our best to keep cool!
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Have a great summer everyone!!
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[fakerwade]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Hot here in TN!!! I havent done crap in 2 weeks!!! On top of that I started Boxing classes gearing up for my fight in August and my free time is gone!!! UGh

Boxing?? Man you've got a lot more energy than I do!! I'm going to start working out because I need to loose at least 40 lbs. Good luck with the heat and the training!

[FrankieD]

Been a while Wade what's up

[fakerwade]

Originally Posted by FrankieD

Been a while Wade what's up

Hey FrankieD,, Just been lay'in low while the hot weather is here. The town I live in is a seaport and is only about 750 feet above sea level. That low of elevation this far inland equals lot's of heat. If our shop had a/c I'd still be working on Tangerine, but since it doesn't I thought I'd take some time off and hit it again later.

In the mean time,, I've been hanging out with 68TT up in Spokane. We went to the Goodguy's car show and then went to see atvpro.
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