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daddyjeep · 09-28-2018, 01:38 PM

Always cool to build something with your kid. Keep up the good work.

**CMACDONALD1** · 10-01-2018, 06:51 PM

We basically finished the body work on the box so we pulled it off on the weekend. Now we start with bodywork on the cab and front clip.

rusty76 · 10-07-2018, 08:50 PM

Really nice truck. I’m a long for the ride

**CMACDONALD1** · 10-30-2018, 04:05 PM

Just a quick update. Cut off the tailpipes that were on the truck because they were awful and installed another set that my brother kicking around from another truck. We are on a budget so that worked out pretty good. Removed the windshield and rear glass as well most of the interior so we could weld up 37 holes in the back of the cab from previous stereo installs... The next task is to weld a small patch in the floor and the holes on the roof from a visor that we removed. So far everything has gone pretty smooth and I'm enjoying that my son has been really excited to work on his truck.

**Advanced Design** · 10-30-2018, 09:06 PM

Wow, someone had holes in the back of the cab from stereo install? Ouch...

**CMACDONALD1** · 10-31-2018, 12:03 PM

Pretty happy to stumble on to a really nice factory dark gray seat and loose the bucket seats that were not very nice. Sometimes finding parts is lots of fun and a great part of the build process.

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-03-2018, 12:34 PM

When we removed the carpet we found a small rusty spot so I figured this would be a good spot for my son get some practice with the welder. He is really getting the hang of things.

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-04-2018, 06:58 PM

Once the windshield was out we realized that we had some rust to contend with so today we cut it all out and made a few pieces from scratch. They turned out pretty good.

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-04-2018, 07:01 PM

The other side

daddyjeep · 11-05-2018, 01:58 PM

You guys are doing good with the metal work.

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-05-2018, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddyjeep

You guys are doing good with the metal work.

Thanks! The bead roller works really good for making some of these curved pieces.

**Dads79GMC** · 11-07-2018, 11:39 AM

I love your build threads!!

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-07-2018, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

I love your build threads!!

Thank you!

3drburb · 11-08-2018, 10:19 PM

The truck is coming along nicely.

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-09-2018, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3drburb

The truck is coming along nicely.

Thank you!

Indychus · 11-09-2018, 12:13 PM

Nice project!

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-09-2018, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indychus

Nice project!

Thank you!

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-02-2019, 02:48 PM

Not a whole bunch to report on but pretty much have all the rust repair done and all of the Glass taken out. Now it is time to smooth out the cab and front end so we can get some paint on this truck.

**Dads79GMC** · 01-02-2019, 03:43 PM

Looking forward to the end result!! Mike

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-02-2019, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Looking forward to the end result!! Mike

Yeah us too!! Kind of running on a bit of a time line here to have painted and back together by the end of May (Grade 12 Graduation).

PurdueSD · 01-04-2019, 12:25 PM

Oh man... Orange and White. Gonna be so good!
Dreamsicle!

**CMACDONALD1** · 01-05-2019, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PurdueSD

Oh man... Orange and White. Gonna be so good!
Dreamsicle!

Thanks!

**CMACDONALD1** · 03-04-2019, 12:12 PM

Bare metal... soon we should have the body work done and in primer so we can start blocking.

**CMACDONALD1** · 03-12-2019, 12:23 AM

Replaced inner and outer rocker panels and Body work on the cab is done. Tonight we were able to get the cab in primer and then in the next few days we should be able to give it its first block.

Jaysonb · 03-12-2019, 01:33 AM

Looks good! Nice job.

09-28-2018, 01:38 PM	#26
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Always cool to build something with your kid. Keep up the good work. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

10-01-2018, 06:51 PM	#27
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 basically finished the body work on the box so we pulled it off on the weekend. Now we start with bodywork on the cab and front clip. 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

10-07-2018, 08:50 PM	#28
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Really nice truck. I’m a long for the ride __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

10-30-2018, 04:05 PM	#29
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Just a quick update. Cut off the tailpipes that were on the truck because they were awful and installed another set that my brother kicking around from another truck. We are on a budget so that worked out pretty good. Removed the windshield and rear glass as well most of the interior so we could weld up 37 holes in the back of the cab from previous stereo installs... The next task is to weld a small patch in the floor and the holes on the roof from a visor that we removed. So far everything has gone pretty smooth and I'm enjoying that my son has been really excited to work on his 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

10-30-2018, 09:06 PM	#30
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Wow, someone had holes in the back of the cab from stereo install? Ouch... __________________ 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

10-31-2018, 12:03 PM	#31
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Pretty happy to stumble on to a really nice factory dark gray seat and loose the bucket seats that were not very nice. Sometimes finding parts is lots of fun and a great part of the build process. 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

11-03-2018, 12:34 PM	#32
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) When we removed the carpet we found a small rusty spot so I figured this would be a good spot for my son get some practice with the welder. He is really getting the hang of things. 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

11-04-2018, 06:58 PM	#33
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Once the windshield was out we realized that we had some rust to contend with so today we cut it all out and made a few pieces from scratch. They turned out pretty good. 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

11-04-2018, 07:01 PM	#34
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) The other side 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

11-05-2018, 01:58 PM	#35
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) You guys are doing good with the metal work. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

11-07-2018, 11:39 AM	#37
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 love your build threads!! __________________ 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

11-08-2018, 10:19 PM	#39
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 856	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) The truck is coming along nicely.

11-09-2018, 12:13 PM	#41
Indychus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 141	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Nice project! __________________ Build Thread: Project Overkill 1968 Bagged & Blown Pro Street 1968 Short Fleet

01-02-2019, 02:48 PM	#43
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Not a whole bunch to report on but pretty much have all the rust repair done and all of the Glass taken out. Now it is time to smooth out the cab and front end so we can get some paint on this 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

01-02-2019, 03:43 PM	#44
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 forward to the end result!! 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



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01-04-2019, 12:25 PM	#46
PurdueSD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: the middle Posts: 296	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Oh man... Orange and White. Gonna be so good! Dreamsicle! __________________ My Lost and Forgotten build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442712

03-04-2019, 12:12 PM	#48
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Bare metal... soon we should have the body work done and in primer so we can start blocking. 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

03-12-2019, 12:23 AM	#49
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Replaced inner and outer rocker panels and Body work on the cab is done. Tonight we were able to get the cab in primer and then in the next few days we should be able to give it its first block. 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

03-12-2019, 01:33 AM	#50
Jaysonb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Good Thunder Mn. Posts: 955	Re: A teenage budget and Dads time (80 Chevy shorty) Looks good! Nice job. __________________ 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

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