A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**CMACDONALD1** · 04-04-2018, 05:21 PM

Going to start a new project with my son. He has always had an interest in cars so I thought we would build one together. Found a truck that had been stuck in the ninetys but had already had lots of good stuff done. Our plan is to make it look a little more original but keep the lowered stance. So far we have been gathering lots of parts. This will not be a show truck but will look pretty cool for 16 year old to cruise around in this summer. I personally have passed on a lot of these trucks in the past but they have really grown on me lately especially the 73 to 80’s. The great part about these trucks is you can still find lots of reasonable priced parts so it should work with the teenage budget.

**Dads79GMC** · 04-05-2018, 08:54 PM

I went through Henry, Biscayne and Suburban builds...awesome work!! This one should not disappoint!! Mike

**CMACDONALD1** · 04-05-2018, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

I went through Henry, Biscayne and Suburban builds...awesome work!! This one should not disappoint!! Mike

Thanks Mike! I’m sure it will turn out decent. I just love that my son has as much enthusiasm as me about the truck. Should be fun.

**CMACDONALD1** · 04-07-2018, 01:28 AM

Dug into the Drivers side box side and found a nasty mess of pop rivets, body fill and some sort of glue that did not adhere at all. Any way we were able to save what was there and it is almost all welded back together. I believe this was the worst spot on the truck so that’s where we started.

**Advanced Design** · 04-08-2018, 12:01 AM

This looks like fun! Nice save on the bed side....tagging along for the rest.

**CMACDONALD1** · 04-08-2018, 10:27 PM

Spent most of the day finishing the rust repair on the box side. Still have a bit of grinding to do then time for some body work. We also found another set of wheels for the truck.

**CMACDONALD1** · 04-19-2018, 12:22 PM

finished the body work on this box side and first coat of high build primer. Now time for some blocking and then another coat of primer.

**CMACDONALD1** · 04-22-2018, 11:36 AM

We had to bolt the torque thrusts on and take it out for a little run.

Jaysonb · 04-23-2018, 10:04 PM

Nice work! The torque thrust wheels look great!

3drburb · 04-24-2018, 12:08 AM

Nice work on that bedside and the TT2s looks at home on that truck.

**CMACDONALD1** · 04-24-2018, 11:12 AM

Thanks guys! we like the torque thrust wheels on it as well. Seems those wheels look great on so many different vehicles.

**CMACDONALD1** · 04-24-2018, 11:23 AM

We stripped the paint off of the tailgate and passenger box side. A little bit of body work and then we should have the box in primer. Once we get the body work on he box done our plan is to take the box off of the truck so we can clean up the frame and underside of the box.

**CMACDONALD1** · 04-30-2018, 02:19 PM

Spent a bit of time Block sanding. I think he is realizing how much work goes into a paint job.
We were able to take the 66 Biscayne out for a cruise as well on the weekend. I think he likes the big block.
Time well spent!

**CMACDONALD1** · 05-05-2018, 05:40 PM

Found an original grille so we could get rid of the plastic bar grille. We think it looks much better.

**Dads79GMC** · 05-06-2018, 11:21 AM

Looking good!

**Advanced Design** · 05-06-2018, 06:16 PM

That is a great way to pass the passion on. Love that Biscayne!
The grill looks good too.

**CMACDONALD1** · 05-07-2018, 11:09 AM

Thanks guys! We did not get a whole bunch done this weekend but ended up at local swap meet and found most everything we need for the outside of the truck. Just have to keep smoothing it out now.

**CMACDONALD1** · 06-12-2018, 11:58 PM

Body work is almost complete on the the passenger box side. Progress has been slow lately but still plugging along.

**Dads79GMC** · 06-13-2018, 12:00 AM

Looking good!! Do you plan on painting the whole truck at some point? Mike

**CMACDONALD1** · 06-13-2018, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Looking good!! Do you plan on painting the whole truck at some point? Mike

Yeah we are going to paint the whole truck. The plan is orange and white two tone. Once the box is in primer we are going to pull it off so we can paint between the cab and box.

**CMACDONALD1** · 06-16-2018, 12:28 AM

Shot the passenger side box side in primer today.

**Dads79GMC** · 09-17-2018, 01:07 PM

Any updates?

Hankster · 09-17-2018, 03:16 PM

looking good so far!

Ofnaman1 · 09-19-2018, 07:19 PM

I like it! What does it have for a drivetrain?

**CMACDONALD1** · 09-27-2018, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Any updates?

Sorry for the late response. We have not been able to work on it much lately. We have had a bit of a crazy summer but hope to get back on it soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hankster

looking good so far!

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ofnaman1

I like it! What does it have for a drivetrain?

It has a Gm crate motor 350 with a turbo 350 trans. pretty stock other than a few bolt on things like headers and intake.

04-04-2018, 05:21 PM	#1
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Going to start a new project with my son. He has always had an interest in cars so I thought we would build one together. Found a truck that had been stuck in the ninetys but had already had lots of good stuff done. Our plan is to make it look a little more original but keep the lowered stance. So far we have been gathering lots of parts. This will not be a show truck but will look pretty cool for 16 year old to cruise around in this summer. I personally have passed on a lot of these trucks in the past but they have really grown on me lately especially the 73 to 80’s. The great part about these trucks is you can still find lots of reasonable priced parts so it should work with the teenage budget. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

04-05-2018, 08:54 PM	#2
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) I went through Henry, Biscayne and Suburban builds...awesome work!! This one should not disappoint!! Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

04-07-2018, 01:28 AM	#4
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Dug into the Drivers side box side and found a nasty mess of pop rivets, body fill and some sort of glue that did not adhere at all. Any way we were able to save what was there and it is almost all welded back together. I believe this was the worst spot on the truck so that’s where we started. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

04-08-2018, 12:01 AM	#5
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) This looks like fun! Nice save on the bed side....tagging along for the rest. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

04-08-2018, 10:27 PM	#6
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Spent most of the day finishing the rust repair on the box side. Still have a bit of grinding to do then time for some body work. We also found another set of wheels for the truck. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

04-19-2018, 12:22 PM	#7
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) finished the body work on this box side and first coat of high build primer. Now time for some blocking and then another coat of primer. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

04-22-2018, 11:36 AM	#8
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) We had to bolt the torque thrusts on and take it out for a little run. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

04-23-2018, 10:04 PM	#9
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Nice work! The torque thrust wheels look great! __________________ 77 k10 winter beater build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=716884 85 GMC short fleet budget build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714222 80 C10 stepside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693848

04-24-2018, 12:08 AM	#10
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 856	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Nice work on that bedside and the TT2s looks at home on that truck.

04-24-2018, 11:12 AM	#11
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Thanks guys! we like the torque thrust wheels on it as well. Seems those wheels look great on so many different vehicles. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

04-24-2018, 11:23 AM	#12
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) We stripped the paint off of the tailgate and passenger box side. A little bit of body work and then we should have the box in primer. Once we get the body work on he box done our plan is to take the box off of the truck so we can clean up the frame and underside of the box. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

04-30-2018, 02:19 PM	#13
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Spent a bit of time Block sanding. I think he is realizing how much work goes into a paint job. We were able to take the 66 Biscayne out for a cruise as well on the weekend. I think he likes the big block. Time well spent! Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

05-05-2018, 05:40 PM	#14
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Found an original grille so we could get rid of the plastic bar grille. We think it looks much better. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

05-06-2018, 11:21 AM	#15
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Looking good! __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

05-06-2018, 06:16 PM	#16
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) That is a great way to pass the passion on. Love that Biscayne! The grill looks good too. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap



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05-07-2018, 11:09 AM	#17
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Thanks guys! We did not get a whole bunch done this weekend but ended up at local swap meet and found most everything we need for the outside of the truck. Just have to keep smoothing it out now. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

06-12-2018, 11:58 PM	#18
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Body work is almost complete on the the passenger box side. Progress has been slow lately but still plugging along. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

06-13-2018, 12:00 AM	#19
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Looking good!! Do you plan on painting the whole truck at some point? Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

06-16-2018, 12:28 AM	#21
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Shot the passenger side box side in primer today. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

09-17-2018, 01:07 PM	#22
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Any updates? __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

09-17-2018, 03:16 PM	#23
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) looking good so far! __________________ Current Build 89 s10 ecsb 2wd 4.3/700r4 50k OG Miles Instagram- shaggin_s10 '86 Chevrolet C10 Custom Deluxe - Gen V 454 - 4l80e - welded 12 bolt (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611611 ) SOLD

09-19-2018, 07:19 PM	#24
Ofnaman1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Reno Posts: 58	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) I like it! What does it have for a drivetrain?

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