How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 - Page 97 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**regan wilson** · 03-24-2021, 08:47 AM

What kind of welder had you been using. Mine is an old Millermatic 120. I really think it just needs some work. As far as power settings it's just 1,2,3 and 4. I think an adjustable dial in smaller increments would be an improvement. It's difficult to weld thin metal without blowing holes in it.

darkhorse970 · 03-24-2021, 09:48 AM

Very nice Chris! You have convinced me that my ‘67 needs those Inner fenders and to be lower!

smbrouss70 · 03-24-2021, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

After MUCH swearing, it is bolted back together. Not perfect, but it’ll do for now...

Your good enough is most people's "perfect." I'm looking forward to seeing it.

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Very nice Chris! You have convinced me that my ‘67 needs those Inner fenders and to be lower!

After all the convincing that I did, this is what gets you?

darkhorse970 · 03-24-2021, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Your good enough is most people's "perfect." I'm looking forward to seeing it.

After all the convincing that I did, this is what gets you?

You know what they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words”!!

**nlped** · 03-24-2021, 11:12 AM

FYI, for the next floor welding project (or interior even more so), harbor freight sells welding blankets that work quite well

gringoloco · 03-24-2021, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by regan wilson

That looks very nice.

Thanks! Glad to be “done” with them

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Originally Posted by regan wilson

What kind of welder had you been using. Mine is an old Millermatic 120. I really think it just needs some work. As far as power settings it's just 1,2,3 and 4. I think an adjustable dial in smaller increments would be an improvement. It's difficult to weld thin metal without blowing holes in it.

It was the Eastwood gas mig pictured below. It probably just needs adjustments, but good luck finding someone willing to work on it. Super happy with the Hobart 140 and if it starts being weird, I know I can have it serviced.

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Very nice Chris! You have convinced me that my ‘67 needs those Inner fenders and to be lower!

Yay! Definitely do it, but be prepared for copious amounts of swearing. I think I’m more excited about your GMC project than I am about my own junk.

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Your good enough is most people's "perfect." I'm looking forward to seeing it.

I’m honestly embarrassed at the state of it, but I am looking forward to you fixing it

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Originally Posted by nlped

FYI, for the next floor welding project (or interior even more so), harbor freight sells welding blankets that work quite well

But, those are like $8, I can get the others for $3 and have a more fun welding experience

gringoloco · 03-25-2021, 12:34 PM

Drive your junk to work day. The plane in the background was already 10 years old when the truck was born and is planned to be in service for another 30 years. The ‘75 C10 is a factory big block short bed, bagged on full PB front/rear, owner’s grandfather bought it new.

SCOTI · 03-25-2021, 01:10 PM

Nice!

**Palf70Step** · 03-25-2021, 01:12 PM

Real nice, all 3 rides!

gringoloco · 03-25-2021, 01:14 PM

As much as I’ve cussed at this thing the last few days, I really want to hate it, but I can’t. Just look at that face

**Palf70Step** · 03-25-2021, 01:15 PM

gringoloco · 03-25-2021, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Real nice, all 3 rides!

Thanks! I’m sort of in love with that square. It’s just so simple, but it works. Same could be said for the B-52, I suppose...

SCOTI · 03-25-2021, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks! I’m sort of in love with that square. It’s just so simple, but it works. Same could be said for the B-52, I suppose...

Truth.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 03-25-2021, 01:46 PM

Looks so good! Man I love your truck!

**regan wilson** · 03-25-2021, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

As much as I’ve cussed at this thing the last few days, I really want to hate it, but I can’t. Just look at that face

That's a good looking face. How could you hate it? The truck looks good man.

gringoloco · 03-26-2021, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

Looks so good! Man I love your truck!

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Originally Posted by regan wilson

That's a good looking face. How could you hate it? The truck looks good man.

Thanks dudes! I’m starting to like it more now that I’m not mad at it anymore

**3757chevy** · 03-27-2021, 12:36 AM

I'm glad you like it now . That's more like it . I really like what you have done. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...91&postcount=1

**Kronald_70GMC** · 03-27-2021, 01:10 AM

Holy moly! What a transformation. You ruined that thing just right!

**regan wilson** · 03-27-2021, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

Holy moly! What a transformation. You ruined that thing just right!

I don't think it was Perfectly Good to begin with. It is Cool as Hell now.

gringoloco · 03-29-2021, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

I'm glad you like it now . That's more like it . I really like what you have done. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...91&postcount=1

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Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

Holy moly! What a transformation. You ruined that thing just right!

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Originally Posted by regan wilson

I don't think it was Perfectly Good to begin with. It is Cool as Hell now.

Thanks all! She’s come a long way for sure. I might have to find that bare foot pedal and put it back in for nostalgia

gringoloco · 03-29-2021, 09:29 AM

Last look at the old girl for a while. Duty calls again and thankfully good friends step in to help out. At least I know while I’m away she’s in good company and in good hands

SCOTI · 03-29-2021, 09:35 AM

How long is this hibernation period?

gringoloco · 03-29-2021, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

How long is this hibernation period?

Scheduled 36-month tour. Funny you call it hibernation, it will probably see more daylight in the next 3 years than it has in the last 3

smbrouss70 · 03-29-2021, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

How long is this hibernation period?

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Scheduled 36-month tour. Funny you call it hibernation, it will probably see more daylight in the next 3 years than it has in the last 3

All she needs is a little finish paint work and a life-size cut-out of Gringo himself and she'll be coming to show near you! After all of the hard, exceptional work that Gringo has done, it would be a shame to not let her get some exposure now that she is ready to hit the road and stretch her legs.

**1971Stepside** · 03-29-2021, 10:31 AM

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As much as I’ve cussed at this thing the last few days, I really want to hate it, but I can’t. Just look at that face

Just saw this...exactly how I felt with mine this weekend.

03-24-2021, 08:47 AM	#2401
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,531	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 What kind of welder had you been using. Mine is an old Millermatic 120. I really think it just needs some work. As far as power settings it's just 1,2,3 and 4. I think an adjustable dial in smaller increments would be an improvement. It's difficult to weld thin metal without blowing holes in it. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

03-24-2021, 09:48 AM	#2402
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Very nice Chris! You have convinced me that my ‘67 needs those Inner fenders and to be lower! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

03-24-2021, 11:12 AM	#2405
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 FYI, for the next floor welding project (or interior even more so), harbor freight sells welding blankets that work quite well __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-25-2021, 12:34 PM	#2407
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Drive your junk to work day. The plane in the background was already 10 years old when the truck was born and is planned to be in service for another 30 years. The ‘75 C10 is a factory big block short bed, bagged on full PB front/rear, owner’s grandfather bought it new. Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

03-25-2021, 01:10 PM	#2408
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,907	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Nice! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-25-2021, 01:12 PM	#2409
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,608	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Real nice, all 3 rides! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-25-2021, 01:14 PM	#2410
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 As much as I’ve cussed at this thing the last few days, I really want to hate it, but I can’t. Just look at that face Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

03-25-2021, 01:15 PM	#2411
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,608	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-25-2021, 01:46 PM	#2414
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 948	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looks so good! Man I love your truck! __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

03-27-2021, 12:36 AM	#2417
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,836	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I'm glad you like it now . That's more like it . I really like what you have done. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...91&postcount=1 Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE Last edited by 3757chevy; 03-27-2021 at 01:21 AM.

03-27-2021, 01:10 AM	#2418
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 948	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Holy moly! What a transformation. You ruined that thing just right! __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

03-29-2021, 09:29 AM	#2421
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Last look at the old girl for a while. Duty calls again and thankfully good friends step in to help out. At least I know while I’m away she’s in good company and in good hands Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

03-29-2021, 09:35 AM	#2422
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,907	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 How long is this hibernation period? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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