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04-04-2022, 06:43 PM
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Reminds me of Daddy
1 recently purchased a 72 short box step side c-10 that had an engine bay fire that consumed the wiring harness and all the duct work under the dash and busted the windshield , lots of smoke on the inside of the cab and melted down the carburator , distributor and several sending units on the motor . i have since gutted the interior including the gauges which were destroyed by heat.. to date i have taken the cab back to bare metal inside and out and and 2k primed in preperation for a base coats and clear . im not new to working on these older real steel trucks and cars but i have never replaced a panel that wasn't bolt on , in other words im no welder or fabricator , i just have a love and passion for the real deal detroit steel and this project is super special as i lost my Dad a couple years ago and when i was a teenager Daddy had a 67 c-10 and i worked for him at the time and he would let me drive him to and from work every day , Some of my best memories were made in that ole truck with Daddy , now im doing this in his memory . thank for having me here and i look forward to getting to know you all and gaining as much knowledge as possible . Detroit steel
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04-04-2022, 06:48 PM
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Re: Reminds me of Daddy
Welcome to the forum!
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Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson |
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04-04-2022, 08:09 PM
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thanks for having me , from virginia
post some pics of my 72 shortbox project soon and im sure i will need some advise from some of you guys who have alot more experience than i do . thanks for having me . Detroit steel
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04-05-2022, 07:10 AM
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Re: thanks for having me , from virginia
Welcome to the forum.
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04-05-2022, 07:11 AM
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Re: Reminds me of Daddy
Great story, welcome.
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04-05-2022, 11:00 AM
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Re: thanks for having me , from virginia
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04-05-2022, 09:54 PM
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Re: Reminds me of Daddy
I think I read and replied to another thread that you have in this same area. But it is really cool to hear more of the story and would be great to see some pictures of what you're working on. Those memories are worth more than just about anything.
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04-06-2022, 08:48 PM
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Re: Reminds me of Daddy
Cant wait to see you start a build thread. Your Daddy would be proud. Welcome
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