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pat64439 · 10-10-2018, 12:21 PM

Here's my project

rescued from the timber by my son. Best part, it was free.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...lies/crazy.gif

MARTINSR · 10-10-2018, 12:33 PM

If you are a real man you will restore it.

And don't you screw it up with an S10 frame!

Brian

Second Series · 10-10-2018, 12:33 PM

That bed rail is straight, and the door handle isn't drooping down. Nice start for a project. It has potential, matter of fact all it has is potential...

dsraven · 10-10-2018, 12:37 PM

make a nice rag top
even better rat rod
great patina
jack up the door handle and the bed rail and drop an s10 under it...

couldn't help myself Brian, lol.

Killer Bee · 10-10-2018, 12:39 PM

the most limiting factor for most of us is funding..

if you can afford a trackhoe that size, I think you'll cross the finish line with that truck

good luck!

dsraven · 10-10-2018, 12:40 PM

still has the gmc emblem, sweet.
maybe wanna make sure you have a title or can get it licensed before spending too much time. then, decide what you wanna do with it from there. maybe a new cab would be a good idea, just saying. do you know what it actually is, year etc?

dsraven · 10-10-2018, 12:51 PM

GMC has a few differences compared to the chevy but this may be the cheaper route in the long run. comes with doors and I hear they are assembled at premier street rods shop in jigs and doors etc are placed and fit correctly. if I was doing my 57 again I may consider the new cab. I would be driving by now and the cost of lost shop time doing the old cab compared to time that could be spent doing something else that pays......do the math. not to mention the cost of the parts, tools, shop supplies etc. I know, there's nothing like the original steel but in this case you may be more patch than original.
great place to start if you're learning to weld though.or sandblast, or fit panels, or......
I know, it's not even apart yet so you have no idea what you have other than rust and a big open air top.
post up some pics when you get to working on it. you have our curiosity now.

MARTINSR · 10-10-2018, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

make a nice rag top
even better rat rod
great patina
jack up the door handle and the bed rail and drop an s10 under it...

couldn't help myself Brian, lol.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Brian

pat64439 · 10-10-2018, 01:29 PM

We Google'd the cowl tag and it came back a 1949. It's been laying on it's top for who know's how many years out in the timber. Funny thing is, all the "normal" rust spots are in great shape. Top of the fenders and hood are gone, along with the roof though. Already bought a 50 cab doors and fenders. It came on an 88 s10 frame already. A project someone lot interest in. It's got a 283 and powerglide trans as well. I don't know yet want direction we'll take. My son is a Highway Patrolman, so he's helping me work on getting a title first.

**8man** · 10-10-2018, 02:07 PM

Interesting way to start. Looks like you are moving forward. Good luck.

**joedoh** · 10-10-2018, 03:08 PM

looks like a rough start, but you can save anything. mine wasnt THAT bad but it was bad enough

IMG_0176 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

after a lot of massaging I too chose to screw it up on an S10 frame and its almost done, only has taken about 3 months so far.

IMG_1147 by Joe Doh, on Flickr

and in fact in just 5 years I have screwed up 5 other trucks with S10 frames (check my profile for pictures of those), so if you need pointers or help instead of judgement there are a lot of guys to ask.

pat64439 · 10-10-2018, 03:10 PM

I've been reading your build thread Joedoh. Inspiring to say the least.

**joedoh** · 10-10-2018, 03:19 PM

thanks, I think you just have to say "found a problem and need an answer" and just keep moving.

10-10-2018, 12:21 PM	#1
pat64439 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Dearborn, mo Posts: 4	I must be crazy Here's my project rescued from the timber by my son. Best part, it was free.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...lies/crazy.gif Attached Images

10-10-2018, 12:33 PM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: I must be crazy If you are a real man you will restore it. And don't you screw it up with an S10 frame! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

10-10-2018, 12:33 PM	#3
Second Series Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Tukwila Washington Posts: 391	Re: I must be crazy That bed rail is straight, and the door handle isn't drooping down. Nice start for a project. It has potential, matter of fact all it has is potential... __________________ '47 Panel to '88 K2500 Frame Swap Mechanical Speedometer Drive Solution 1947.2 1 ton Chevy Panel 1955.2 Chevy 6700 Bus/RV 1990 Chevy K1500

10-10-2018, 12:37 PM	#4
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,333	Re: I must be crazy make a nice rag top even better rat rod great patina jack up the door handle and the bed rail and drop an s10 under it... couldn't help myself Brian, lol.

10-10-2018, 12:39 PM	#5
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,809	Re: I must be crazy the most limiting factor for most of us is funding.. if you can afford a trackhoe that size, I think you'll cross the finish line with that truck good luck! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

10-10-2018, 12:40 PM	#6
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,333	Re: I must be crazy still has the gmc emblem, sweet. maybe wanna make sure you have a title or can get it licensed before spending too much time. then, decide what you wanna do with it from there. maybe a new cab would be a good idea, just saying. do you know what it actually is, year etc?

10-10-2018, 12:51 PM	#7
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,333	Re: I must be crazy GMC has a few differences compared to the chevy but this may be the cheaper route in the long run. comes with doors and I hear they are assembled at premier street rods shop in jigs and doors etc are placed and fit correctly. if I was doing my 57 again I may consider the new cab. I would be driving by now and the cost of lost shop time doing the old cab compared to time that could be spent doing something else that pays......do the math. not to mention the cost of the parts, tools, shop supplies etc. I know, there's nothing like the original steel but in this case you may be more patch than original. great place to start if you're learning to weld though.or sandblast, or fit panels, or...... I know, it's not even apart yet so you have no idea what you have other than rust and a big open air top. post up some pics when you get to working on it. you have our curiosity now.

10-10-2018, 01:29 PM	#9
pat64439 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Dearborn, mo Posts: 4	Re: I must be crazy We Google'd the cowl tag and it came back a 1949. It's been laying on it's top for who know's how many years out in the timber. Funny thing is, all the "normal" rust spots are in great shape. Top of the fenders and hood are gone, along with the roof though. Already bought a 50 cab doors and fenders. It came on an 88 s10 frame already. A project someone lot interest in. It's got a 283 and powerglide trans as well. I don't know yet want direction we'll take. My son is a Highway Patrolman, so he's helping me work on getting a title first. Attached Images

10-10-2018, 02:07 PM	#10
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,380	Re: I must be crazy Interesting way to start. Looks like you are moving forward. Good luck. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

10-10-2018, 03:08 PM	#11
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: I must be crazy looks like a rough start, but you can save anything. mine wasnt THAT bad but it was bad enough IMG_0176 by Joe Doh, on Flickr after a lot of massaging I too chose to screw it up on an S10 frame and its almost done, only has taken about 3 months so far. IMG_1147 by Joe Doh, on Flickr and in fact in just 5 years I have screwed up 5 other trucks with S10 frames (check my profile for pictures of those), so if you need pointers or help instead of judgement there are a lot of guys to ask. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

10-10-2018, 03:10 PM	#12
pat64439 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Dearborn, mo Posts: 4	Re: I must be crazy I've been reading your build thread Joedoh. Inspiring to say the least.

10-10-2018, 03:19 PM	#13
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: I must be crazy thanks, I think you just have to say "found a problem and need an answer" and just keep moving. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393



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