10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mr Pops · 02-16-2011, 10:43 PM

So I gave my 10 year old Son a project truck for his 10th birthday. Its a 1985 Chevy 1500 4x4, Burb front clip, newer 350 crate, 700R4, Air, Tilt, Cruise, and soon to have 91 Burb power doors with power mirrors. I told him that after we do the body work, He can pick a color. He said "How bout black!?!"
Next on the to do list is, bolting the "new" box down, install bumpers, hitch, carpet, gauge bezel, rad, cab corners, and get rid of the full time 4wd transfer case in exchange for the transfer case I pulled out of an 89 burb I parted out.
So that should keep us busy for a while!

3r!c84 · 02-16-2011, 10:45 PM

congrats gotta love father son projects. brings the whole family closer

*87 chevy silverado* · 02-16-2011, 10:49 PM

thats one lucky 10 year old

Mr Pops · 02-16-2011, 10:56 PM

I had to save for my own car and bought a 74 Dodge Dart with my own money when I was 14. The difference being that my Dad didn't have an interest in cars. I'm not only hoping for a bonding opportunity, but also a chance to teach him some basics that will come in handy down the road, in addition to seeing the benefits of some hard work..

72BlckButy · 02-16-2011, 11:07 PM

Great looking project!!!

**thinair** · 02-16-2011, 11:53 PM

Like

johnnypop · 02-16-2011, 11:56 PM

Nice! That's how I ended up with my truck, it's been in the family since 1981 and I have no plans of ever selling it!

VA72C10 · 02-17-2011, 12:13 AM

very cool!!!

SBTork · 02-17-2011, 01:00 AM

way cool man,

BigBlocksRule · 02-17-2011, 08:03 AM

I did an engine build with my oldest when he was a senior in high school. Engine is still running strong, as is the truck it's in. This kid is 3/4 of the way through an electrical engineering degree and still works on this truck when it needs it.
Great project, the two of you will always remember the time you spend on it.

jchav62 · 02-17-2011, 10:41 AM

Awesome!!!

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-17-2011, 03:10 PM

And putting his own blood sweat and tears into the truck to get it up and running by the time he's LEGALLY able to drive will make him respect it even more than just handing him the keys to a new car and saying "THERE YA GO, IT'S ALL YOURS"

bmchevy1979 · 02-17-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

And putting his own blood sweat and tears into the truck to get it up and running by the time he's LEGALLY able to drive will make him respect it even more than just handing him the keys to a new car and saying "THERE YA GO, IT'S ALL YOURS"

I totally agree though I am a little bias because I don't really care for newer cars

Mr Pops · 02-17-2011, 09:18 PM

Thanks for all the positive input guys, I don't know who's more excited, me or my son.. haha

silvereagle07 · 02-17-2011, 04:05 PM

Cool present!

1BadSS · 02-17-2011, 09:48 PM

That's VERY cool! It's hard to find kids interested in doing anything that requires getting dirty these days.

LiveAnimals · 02-18-2011, 07:49 AM

I can't wait until I can start a square project with my son.
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Mr Pops · 02-18-2011, 02:35 PM

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I can't wait until I can start a square project with my son.
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Thats what I've been saying for years! I thought 10 might be a little young, but I couldn't wait any longer! haha

Mr Pops · 02-18-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BadSS

That's VERY cool! It's hard to find kids interested in doing anything that requires getting dirty these days.

Yup. I told him that when the weather is cold, he can play his video games, but when it's nice out, it'll be tool time!

crazyforsummer · 02-18-2011, 12:41 PM

that looks like an awsome project wish i had a project my dad and i could work on but since hes an owner operator for ama it makes it hard for him to be around but im getting a 1974 gmc 2500 camper special that is going to be lowered a bit and some newer chevy 2500 wheels on it its going to be flat black with some red pin striping and the motor is a 454 so its going to be a some what fast truck

Mr Pops · 02-18-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyforsummer

that looks like an awsome project wish i had a project my dad and i could work on but since hes an owner operator for ama it makes it hard for him to be around but im getting a 1974 gmc 2500 camper special that is going to be lowered a bit and some newer chevy 2500 wheels on it its going to be flat black with some red pin striping and the motor is a 454 so its going to be a some what fast truck

I look forward to seeing some updates!

crazyforsummer · 02-18-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

I look forward to seeing some updates!

you might be lucky cause i hope to bring the truck home on my 18th birthday 25 of march if it will stop snowing cause its out at a neighbors car farm so i hope to get it started soon after

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-18-2011, 03:18 PM

A kid my mom used to baby sit back in the 70's, Named John Paul Fortin, on his 8th birthday his stepfather, a fireman at the time drug home an old porche 911 targa that had a milk crate for a seat, No interior and no engine/transaxle. He told John if he wanted to get his drivers lisence when he was 16 to have that car road worthy by then.
8 years later all he needed done was a paint job. That kid workd his back side off earning money to fix that car up. His stepdad also did the same thing for his sister with a small cessna 180 air plane.

Mr Pops · 02-18-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

A kid my mom used to baby sit back in the 70's, Named John Paul Fortin, on his 8th birthday his stepfather, a fireman at the time drug home an old porche 911 targa that had a milk crate for a seat, No interior and no engine/transaxle. He told John if he wanted to get his drivers lisence when he was 16 to have that car road worthy by then.
8 years later all he needed done was a paint job. That kid workd his back side off earning money to fix that car up. His stepdad also did the same thing for his sister with a small cessna 180 air plane.

Thats pretty cool

02-16-2011, 10:43 PM	#1
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck So I gave my 10 year old Son a project truck for his 10th birthday. Its a 1985 Chevy 1500 4x4, Burb front clip, newer 350 crate, 700R4, Air, Tilt, Cruise, and soon to have 91 Burb power doors with power mirrors. I told him that after we do the body work, He can pick a color. He said "How bout black!?!" Next on the to do list is, bolting the "new" box down, install bumpers, hitch, carpet, gauge bezel, rad, cab corners, and get rid of the full time 4wd transfer case in exchange for the transfer case I pulled out of an 89 burb I parted out. So that should keep us busy for a while! Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-16-2011, 10:45 PM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck congrats gotta love father son projects. brings the whole family closer __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

02-16-2011, 10:49 PM	#3
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck thats one lucky 10 year old

02-16-2011, 10:56 PM	#4
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck I had to save for my own car and bought a 74 Dodge Dart with my own money when I was 14. The difference being that my Dad didn't have an interest in cars. I'm not only hoping for a bonding opportunity, but also a chance to teach him some basics that will come in handy down the road, in addition to seeing the benefits of some hard work.. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-16-2011, 11:07 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck Great looking project!!! __________________ -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)

02-16-2011, 11:53 PM	#6
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck Like

02-16-2011, 11:56 PM	#7
johnnypop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 46	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck Nice! That's how I ended up with my truck, it's been in the family since 1981 and I have no plans of ever selling it!

02-17-2011, 12:13 AM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck very cool!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-17-2011, 01:00 AM	#9
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck way cool man, __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

02-17-2011, 08:03 AM	#10
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck I did an engine build with my oldest when he was a senior in high school. Engine is still running strong, as is the truck it's in. This kid is 3/4 of the way through an electrical engineering degree and still works on this truck when it needs it. Great project, the two of you will always remember the time you spend on it.

02-17-2011, 10:41 AM	#11
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck Awesome!!! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-17-2011, 03:10 PM	#12
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck And putting his own blood sweat and tears into the truck to get it up and running by the time he's LEGALLY able to drive will make him respect it even more than just handing him the keys to a new car and saying "THERE YA GO, IT'S ALL YOURS" __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

02-17-2011, 09:18 PM	#14
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck Thanks for all the positive input guys, I don't know who's more excited, me or my son.. haha __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-17-2011, 04:05 PM	#15
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck Cool present! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

02-17-2011, 09:48 PM	#16
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck That's VERY cool! It's hard to find kids interested in doing anything that requires getting dirty these days. __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.



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02-18-2011, 07:49 AM	#17
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck I can't wait until I can start a square project with my son. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

02-18-2011, 12:41 PM	#20
crazyforsummer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: pincher creek alberta Posts: 21	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck that looks like an awsome project wish i had a project my dad and i could work on but since hes an owner operator for ama it makes it hard for him to be around but im getting a 1974 gmc 2500 camper special that is going to be lowered a bit and some newer chevy 2500 wheels on it its going to be flat black with some red pin striping and the motor is a 454 so its going to be a some what fast truck

02-18-2011, 03:18 PM	#23
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: 10th Birthday Gift, Father/Son Project Truck A kid my mom used to baby sit back in the 70's, Named John Paul Fortin, on his 8th birthday his stepfather, a fireman at the time drug home an old porche 911 targa that had a milk crate for a seat, No interior and no engine/transaxle. He told John if he wanted to get his drivers lisence when he was 16 to have that car road worthy by then. 8 years later all he needed done was a paint job. That kid workd his back side off earning money to fix that car up. His stepdad also did the same thing for his sister with a small cessna 180 air plane. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

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