Starting my first Square - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kerrin_asmundson · 06-07-2013, 09:59 PM

After a few square S-series projects ('84 S15 350, bagged '91 S-Jimmy) I've decided to tackle my dream project, a '80 C-10 Shorty. Its quite rough for the time being but body panels are being replaced...up here in Northern Canada it's somewhat hard to find vintage trucks...

I'm building this truck as a memorial to my father who passed away a couple of years ago...he drove a '79 Scottsdale long bed for years....brings back many memories....so the '80 will have a updated version of the same paintjob (two tone root beer brown and cream or white in the middle, tan interior). it will be fully restored inside and out, and will have all the chrome trim . not much custom touches except for:
20's, 5-6 Static drop and a CD player, and a modern EFI engine. Should be a nice weekend cruiser....

Not afraid of a little rust up north here! Of course ill be replacing all but the frame, cab and bed floor!

Kerrin_asmundson · 06-07-2013, 10:03 PM

more pics

Kerrin_asmundson · 06-07-2013, 10:04 PM

yes, I'm ditching the ugly tube grille and putting an original grille back in

Kerrin_asmundson · 06-07-2013, 10:09 PM

Me and Dad with my '91 S-Jimmy back in the day (early '00s)

Bomp · 06-07-2013, 10:36 PM

Welcome aboard.

Kerrin_asmundson · 06-09-2013, 01:06 AM

thanks!

canadian trucker · 06-09-2013, 01:20 AM

Welcome to the forum
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rusty76 · 06-09-2013, 05:31 PM

Welcome to the fun!

Kerrin_asmundson · 02-22-2014, 01:31 AM

Thanks everyone, in the midst of a long cold winter up here, no new pictures as everything is under 4 feet of snow, gathering parts to begin this spring. got new doors, rockers, corners, front tubs, dash pad. Fenders, box sides, rad support I will be ordering in two weeks. looks like I found a 6.0l LS from a wrecking yard for the engine swap...

mooseknuckles · 02-22-2014, 06:16 PM

welcome!

InitialBoss · 02-22-2014, 06:51 PM

This looks like a nice project! Welcome. I am trying to fix up and make my '78 C10 more polished in memory of my dad. I inherited it from him after he passed. I will definitely be looking forward to this build. Nothing like fixing up a truck to honor a great person!

Kerrin_asmundson · 02-23-2014, 11:42 PM

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Hankster · 02-28-2014, 09:13 PM

Not a bad looking truck you got there! Outta turn out real cool! I like that whole line-up!

Kerrin_asmundson · 03-02-2014, 12:18 AM

Thanks! the '13 is my daily driver; the red '87 was my dad's second c-10, parts truck for my brother's project; the black '80 is my project, and the white '82 K10 is my brother's project

Hankster · 03-02-2014, 01:07 PM

Awesome!! Is your brother gonna start a build thread on here for his too?

Kerrin_asmundson · 03-09-2014, 01:08 AM

not sure, I would have to talk him into it

mud.man.rj · 03-09-2014, 01:13 AM

Nice project, like the 6.0 litre idea. I am close by in Creighton/Flin Flon area. Mine is an 81 4x4. You may need to notch with that much static drop in the rear, will be close anyway. Keep us posted.
Rick/Mudman.

Hankster · 03-09-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerrin_asmundson

not sure, I would have to talk him into it

Okay, well let me know, I'd be interested in watching it being built also.

mud.man.rj · 03-09-2014, 08:33 PM

Is someone trying to start a build off race between brothers.

Kerrin_asmundson · 03-09-2014, 01:15 AM

good to hear from the MB/SK c10 enthusiasts, progress coming soon hopefully

mud.man.rj · 03-09-2014, 01:18 AM

Well still fairly easy to get parts for the squares so nice for you, should turn out nice, will be watching for posts.

Kerrin_asmundson · 03-09-2014, 10:15 PM

just scored some Scottsdale fender emblems off eBay....cart before the horse, I know but will need them eventually

Kerrin_asmundson · 03-15-2014, 05:17 PM

ordered my new box sides fenders rad cradle....

mud.man.rj · 03-15-2014, 05:29 PM

Nothing like collecting parts, exciting to get a few then get started.

Kerrin_asmundson · 04-03-2014, 12:13 AM

hopefully the Manitoba snow melts soon, only the roof of the truck is visible beneath drifting snow. taking a week of holidays in May to get the truck stripped down, old motor pulled and sent to have the bodywork done! did a bit of shopping while I wait, got my new taillight lenses and marker lights, fender emblems, rad cradle, cradle mounts, door hinge pins/bushings, bed sides, fenders. still searching for a hood, grille, tailgate and bumpers but those can be added later

06-07-2013, 09:59 PM	#1
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Starting my first Square After a few square S-series projects ('84 S15 350, bagged '91 S-Jimmy) I've decided to tackle my dream project, a '80 C-10 Shorty. Its quite rough for the time being but body panels are being replaced...up here in Northern Canada it's somewhat hard to find vintage trucks... I'm building this truck as a memorial to my father who passed away a couple of years ago...he drove a '79 Scottsdale long bed for years....brings back many memories....so the '80 will have a updated version of the same paintjob (two tone root beer brown and cream or white in the middle, tan interior). it will be fully restored inside and out, and will have all the chrome trim . not much custom touches except for: 20's, 5-6 Static drop and a CD player, and a modern EFI engine. Should be a nice weekend cruiser.... Not afraid of a little rust up north here! Of course ill be replacing all but the frame, cab and bed floor! Attached Images

06-07-2013, 10:03 PM	#2
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: Starting my first Square more pics Attached Images

06-07-2013, 10:04 PM	#3
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: Starting my first Square yes, I'm ditching the ugly tube grille and putting an original grille back in Attached Images

06-07-2013, 10:09 PM	#4
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: Starting my first Square Me and Dad with my '91 S-Jimmy back in the day (early '00s) Attached Images

06-07-2013, 10:36 PM	#5
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Starting my first Square Welcome aboard.

06-09-2013, 01:06 AM	#6
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: Starting my first Square thanks!

06-09-2013, 01:20 AM	#7
canadian trucker A day should have 30 hours. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 248	Re: Starting my first Square Welcome to the forum Posted via Mobile Device

06-09-2013, 05:31 PM	#8
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Starting my first Square Welcome to the fun! __________________ 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

02-22-2014, 01:31 AM	#9
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: Starting my first Square Thanks everyone, in the midst of a long cold winter up here, no new pictures as everything is under 4 feet of snow, gathering parts to begin this spring. got new doors, rockers, corners, front tubs, dash pad. Fenders, box sides, rad support I will be ordering in two weeks. looks like I found a 6.0l LS from a wrecking yard for the engine swap...

02-22-2014, 06:16 PM	#10
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Starting my first Square welcome! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

02-22-2014, 06:51 PM	#11
InitialBoss Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 292	Re: Starting my first Square This looks like a nice project! Welcome. I am trying to fix up and make my '78 C10 more polished in memory of my dad. I inherited it from him after he passed. I will definitely be looking forward to this build. Nothing like fixing up a truck to honor a great person! __________________ 1978 C-10 Custom Deluxe \| I6 250 \| SWB \| Stepside

02-23-2014, 11:42 PM	#12
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: Starting my first Square

02-28-2014, 09:13 PM	#13
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Starting my first Square Not a bad looking truck you got there! Outta turn out real cool! I like that whole line-up! __________________ 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

03-02-2014, 12:18 AM	#14
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: Starting my first Square Thanks! the '13 is my daily driver; the red '87 was my dad's second c-10, parts truck for my brother's project; the black '80 is my project, and the white '82 K10 is my brother's project

03-02-2014, 01:07 PM	#15
Hankster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Posts: 895	Re: Starting my first Square Awesome!! Is your brother gonna start a build thread on here for his too? __________________ 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 Last edited by Hankster; 03-02-2014 at 01:08 PM. Reason: typo



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03-09-2014, 01:08 AM	#16
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: Starting my first Square not sure, I would have to talk him into it

03-09-2014, 01:13 AM	#17
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Starting my first Square Nice project, like the 6.0 litre idea. I am close by in Creighton/Flin Flon area. Mine is an 81 4x4. You may need to notch with that much static drop in the rear, will be close anyway. Keep us posted. Rick/Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-09-2014, 08:33 PM	#19
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Starting my first Square Is someone trying to start a build off race between brothers. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-09-2014, 01:15 AM	#20
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: Starting my first Square good to hear from the MB/SK c10 enthusiasts, progress coming soon hopefully

03-09-2014, 01:18 AM	#21
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Starting my first Square Well still fairly easy to get parts for the squares so nice for you, should turn out nice, will be watching for posts. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-09-2014, 10:15 PM	#22
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: Starting my first Square just scored some Scottsdale fender emblems off eBay....cart before the horse, I know but will need them eventually

03-15-2014, 05:17 PM	#23
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: Starting my first Square ordered my new box sides fenders rad cradle....

03-15-2014, 05:29 PM	#24
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Starting my first Square Nothing like collecting parts, exciting to get a few then get started. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

04-03-2014, 12:13 AM	#25
Kerrin_asmundson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: thompson, northern manitoba Posts: 35	Re: Starting my first Square hopefully the Manitoba snow melts soon, only the roof of the truck is visible beneath drifting snow. taking a week of holidays in May to get the truck stripped down, old motor pulled and sent to have the bodywork done! did a bit of shopping while I wait, got my new taillight lenses and marker lights, fender emblems, rad cradle, cradle mounts, door hinge pins/bushings, bed sides, fenders. still searching for a hood, grille, tailgate and bumpers but those can be added later

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