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Old 07-16-2014, 03:08 PM   #1
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Projects.....Then and now & before and after

I follow a lot of threads like a lot of us do. I'm interested to see your oldest pics of your vehicles and where your at now. Doesn't matter about condition or in what stage of progress your at. Good, bad or indifferent.....share your project pics of then and now. Even if its done, lets see the before and afters. Saw where Markeb01 did a slideshow of his truck and all the different changes from start to finish, so figured it'd make a good thread. I also hope that it helps keep people motivated as we've lost some members this year when projects sat to long or progress wasn't as fast as owners wanted. So don't give up and keep up the progress and updates with pictures!!!

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I'll start it off with my 63 short step side c-10. I lost the motherboard on the computer that had all of my original pics when I got this truck, but other than the hub caps and new tires being added in this picture, its as I got it in late 2009. 230 / 3 speed column shift / 12 bolt


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Front end just rebuilt last 2 weeks and interior is a work in progress. Hoping to install engine/trans tonight. A lot of factory options have been added since 2009. 427 and HD manual 3 speed going in (hopefully tonight) and still has the stock 12 bolt (converting it to a posi).

So theses are my two pics of then and now. I'm interested to see others progress, although mine looks like I'm going forward in reverse.....but I know mines not the only work in progress.
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:22 PM   #2
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Re: Projects.....Then and now & before and after

Mine also looks like it is going backwards. August 2012 vs today:


Of course, other areas do show improvement:
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:23 PM   #3
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Re: Projects.....Then and now & before and after

When I bought the '63 in 2008:


And the way it sits now, unfortunately:



The lack of forward movement has been extremely upsetting for me. In the past 5 years I have gone through all sorts of crap that prevented me from doing much. A bogus criminal case, breaking a foot, injuring an arm and a bankruptcy because good lawyers are very expensive. Things have finally started looking up this year and I have a goal of getting the chassis of my truck done within a year.
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:31 PM   #4
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4 years ago the day I got it.....and Now
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:43 PM   #5
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Very cool. Nice progress guys!!!! Thanks for posting and sharing pics guys. Doesn't matter about condition as most trucks here are works in progress. My 63 looked much better when I got it, but there was a lot hiding under the paint. I have since added some oem panels, so its mismatched, but the truck is now more solid. Just nice to see where we started and where we're at currently. So don't let it stop you from posting pics!!!
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:53 PM   #6
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Re: Projects.....Then and now & before and after

I'll toss my 63 short fleet into the mix also. This one was also originally a 230 / 3 speed manual / 12 bolt truck

Was a complete basket case when myself, a forum buddy (Bluebomber) and a buddy arrived in March 2014 down to SC.

And as it sits now with this pic being taken Saturday night. Currently has been converted to a factory auto set up from manual. And has a 348 big block in the mock up stage that will be backed by a powerglide. Still collecting parts to make it a complete truck again. But again....a work in progress.
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:55 PM   #7
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same truck
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:57 PM   #8
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Have a ways to go.






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Old 07-16-2014, 04:03 PM   #9
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Great pics guys. Keep them coming. There are some nice transformations posted already and some great works in progress!!!
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Old 07-16-2014, 04:46 PM   #10
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Here's my 66 C20. Day I brought it home, and how it sits now. Work in progress is exactly what it is. I have replaced the entire drivetrain from the front crossmember with all new wearable parts (disk brakes and power steering are awesome), the engine (from 350 to 454 with serpentine belt), automatic trans (from SM420 to TH4000, rear axle (from HO52 to 14 bolt with 3.21 gears). All that is done and can now move on to interior and body work. Have done some of that, but lots to go. Tilt steering column installed and moved forward for better driving position, new gas pedal with throttle cable instead of linkages, new bed wood, Rustoleum paint just to cover primer and make it all one color, frame painted, and many other odds and ends. Good driveway therapy after a divorce.
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Old 07-16-2014, 05:07 PM   #11
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Mine was used as a storage bin in my garage for over 20 years
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Old 07-16-2014, 05:20 PM   #12
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2 years, been a struggle at times.was missing engine,radiator,fuel tank and seat. Poor thing had two 16" wheels, one 15" wheel and one 14" wheel along with 1984 South Dakota Plates. Now runs and is very close to being able to drive.
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Old 07-16-2014, 05:33 PM   #13
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1998. Few years later in for engine swap original 283 for 406. New chrome. First shot is where we are now. More on build thread.
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Old 07-16-2014, 07:14 PM   #14
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...TH4000...
What's a TH4000?
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Old 07-16-2014, 08:11 PM   #16
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What's a TH4000?

I think it's a TH400 with 10 times the forward gears???
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Old 07-16-2014, 08:13 PM   #17
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Before and after...on our way driving back from fresno (surprised we made it!) (got it 10/2012, tore it down about a month or so later, just finished last week) down at the PPG goodguys nationals in columbus.
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When I first started.

9/2012



Last Year
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Old 07-16-2014, 10:06 PM   #19
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I did most of my work on the rear suspension/brakes/driveshaft. Not much change on the exterior. Went from old tires on incorrect wheels to correct wheels and caps, and added 67-up trim rings.





Biggest work was turning this



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Old 07-16-2014, 10:13 PM   #20
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back in 1980 after I removed the rotted original 1960 hood

road worthy in may of 1984

here we are today round 2
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Old 07-17-2014, 08:49 AM   #21
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great pics and history with each project. thanks for sharing the pics and stories. this will also provide links to your individual builds if you add them to your signature lines in case anyone wants to follow certain builds. keep the additions coming!!
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Old 07-17-2014, 09:26 AM   #22
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Back when I got it.


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Cool thread. Here's before/after pics of my 66. Still a few changes planned, can't ever be "finished".

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Old 07-17-2014, 09:41 AM   #24
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The day I picked it up from my wife's Dads barn 2007.
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When I brought her home 1 1/2 yrs ago.













Radio is in now. It is getting close. Need to lower the front end, mount the seats, wire the truck and finish the bed.
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