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Old 08-23-2018, 12:17 PM   #1
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Re: Project: UniqueOdyssey:'68C10-possibly one of the longest builds, unique stories.

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Thanks! It will, sometimes hard to see the light at end of the tunnel. Still hell of a lot of fun building it this way. Yea the cab, what an ordeal lol. There's always more underneath the surfaces (rust, filler, putty, glue lol)

At the time, we even looked for better cab but nothing came up when we needed. I was kinda partial to it anyway, being my first car, original B pillar tags, etc. so I said screw it, let's just rebuild it and do it right.
I've been tossing the idea of another cab myself. Problem for me I want/need a '67 small window cab. I've found a couple but you pay for rust free, however in the long run it may be way cheaper. But I'm wanting to do a few custom touches so I may try and fix the cab.
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Old 08-23-2018, 04:41 PM   #2
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Re: Project: UniqueOdyssey:'68C10-possibly one of the longest builds, unique stories.

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I've been tossing the idea of another cab myself. Problem for me I want/need a '67 small window cab. I've found a couple but you pay for rust free, however in the long run it may be way cheaper. But I'm wanting to do a few custom touches so I may try and fix the cab.
Yeah they're getting more difficult to find for sure. Kind of depends on how much of the critical structure of cab needs work. Of course, floor, rockers, corners are typical, but if the pillars, firewall, window frames, core roof (not the skin) are good, then I'd fix it and paint w/anti-rust really well. That AMD floor is a 1 piece.

Also depends on your climate too. Good products out there now that make these things won't corrode away like when they were built
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Old 08-24-2018, 01:22 PM   #3
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Re: Project: UniqueOdyssey:'68C10-possibly one of the longest builds, unique stories.

Couple months ago stumbled upon some Old School billets! Ended up making a trade w/another good C10 dude. Before that, found some good tires guy was swapping out.

Perfect combo w/the stance! Old school, hot rod/muscle look. Check out those calipers peeking Should work for while until I can afford brand new set, should ride good.

Eagle Alloy/American Eagle Wheels (frickin' Made in America!)
212 series 17x8 front, 17x9.5 rear.
A lot of time, but got them cleaned up, painted backsides. Polishing wheels sucks doesn't it..lol but worth the results.

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Old 08-24-2018, 01:32 PM   #4
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Re: Project: UniqueOdyssey:'68C10-possibly one of the longest builds, unique stories.

Very nice truck and build. I am over in Star and also been working on a long term build. Good Luck!
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Old 11-23-2018, 07:03 PM   #5
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Re: Project: UniqueOdyssey:'68C10-possibly one of the longest builds, unique stories.

Very nice. Great progress.
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Old 04-05-2023, 05:11 PM   #6
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Re: Project: UniqueOdyssey:'68C10-possibly one of the longest builds, unique stories.

Haven't updated my build thread in YEARS, because life happened again. Changed jobs, lost jobs, found another job, that pandemic thing happened, wife got cancer, I got covid, physical disability related health issues, medical bills, found out can't have kids due to her cancer battle and treatments. **** F CANCER!
But it's still a project truck, lots to do, working on a few things. Finishing up brake lines, driveshaft, rear bumper, hopefully custom exhaust in near future
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Old 04-05-2023, 09:45 PM   #7
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Re: Project: UniqueOdyssey:'68C10-possibly one of the longest builds, unique stories.

Hang in there bud- sorry life has been so rough and crazy
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Old 04-06-2023, 11:57 AM   #8
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Re: Project: UniqueOdyssey:'68C10-possibly one of the longest builds, unique stories.

^^^ What he said. Stay hopeful. I'd venture to guess most guys run into set backs but persistence will pay off. I recently have been able to spend time on my project after a couple year hiatus, and boy does it feel good to get that much closer to the goal.
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