1969 c-10

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

Strange week here.
I got a lens implant in my right eye.
I was on restricted duty. Still am, but much less restricted now.

I did get the glass in the doors.
I like the tint. I was afraid it was going to be darker.

I also ran it for the first time for more than 20 seconds.

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

Not much progress, but I now have removed all parts from the wood shop except the tailgate! It still needs bedliner sprayed on the inside.

The door panels looked like barn find items

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

We have windshield! The new tires are also much more gooder!

Next Friday it goes in for exhaust, then we will indeed see if this drivetrain is going to stay,

I just need to find the energy to sand and buff this thing...DAN?!? Free pizza!!!

I'm heading to Indiana for the Duck Tail Run/swap meet,
The James Dean show is only a few miles away the same week. Lots of cars every year
Anyone else going to be around?

[SuperBuickGuy]

motivation ... if you find some extra, let me know, I have a a grey pig that has become a time suck.

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

motivation ... if you find some extra, let me know, I have a a grey pig that has become a time suck.

EXTRA?!?

All I have is focused on combining as many little piles into bigger piles.
Our moving date is approaching and I'm still afraid to list our current house until I get a head start on clearing it out.

BTW, your "grey pig" is looking good!

[DanStokes]

We have windshield! The new tires are also much more gooder!


I just need to find the energy to sand and buff this thing...DAN?!? Free pizza!!!

Yes, new tires ARE more gooderer!

As far as cutting and buffing: I have a soft pad attachment for my DA that holds hook-and-loop ultra fine paper (say, 1500 and finer) and makes a HUGE time difference in the sanding process. With all the flat panels on that truck it would be a huge help. Do yourself a favor and score one! I also tape all seams before starting and that saves a lot of cut-thrus. But you can't tempt me with pizza - I've been off cheese since my heart attack more than 2 decades ago. But seriously, I wish I lived closer as I'd happily help.

EDIT: Another advantage to the DA pad attachment - it stays flat as you're working the panel so it's kind of one more chance to make the panels a little flatter.

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

Yes, new tires ARE more gooderer!

As far as cutting and buffing: I have a soft pad attachment for my DA that holds hook-and-loop ultra fine paper (say, 1500 and finer) and makes a HUGE time difference in the sanding process. With all the flat panels on that truck it would be a huge help. Do yourself a favor and score one! I also tape all seams before starting and that saves a lot of cut-thrus. But you can't tempt me with pizza - I've been off cheese since my heart attack more than 2 decades ago. But seriously, I wish I lived closer as I'd happily help.

EDIT: Another advantage to the DA pad attachment - it stays flat as you're working the panel so it's kind of one more chance to make the panels a little flatter.

Not bad for cheap, used marketplace wheels, the tires were much more expensive than the wheels.
Wait-What...Are you saying my panels aren't straight?!? There are surely a few places that should be better

Funny you should mention the soft pad.

I just bought one and 3 grits of trizact, it's waiting for me.

I have a couple of runs to address first, then game on. It might have to wait until after the move.

[SuperBuickGuy]

EXTRA?!?

All I have is focused on combining as many little piles into bigger piles.
Our moving date is approaching and I'm still afraid to list our current house until I get a head start on clearing it out.

BTW, your "grey pig" is looking good!

oh don't you do this too... tomorrow we submit an offer on some property in Northern Idaho, where we will build 2 dream houses and a shop... lord help me.

it's only 3 hours north.... should be easy. just like before.... you know, 2 years ago. I'm some kind of special.... smh.

[DanStokes]

oh don't you do this too... tomorrow we submit an offer on some property in Northern Idaho, where we will build 2 dream houses and a shop... lord help me.

it's only 3 hours north.... should be easy. just like before.... you know, 2 years ago. I'm some kind of special.... smh.

Again??!! I thought you HAD the dream house and shop. But it would get you closer to an inexhaustible supply of spuds.

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

oh don't you do this too... tomorrow we submit an offer on some property in Northern Idaho, where we will build 2 dream houses and a shop... lord help me.

it's only 3 hours north.... should be easy. just like before.... you know, 2 years ago. I'm some kind of special.... smh.

After 5 years here, I'm just getting settled in.
Wifey took a job in Lexington KY, so adios VA.
The bulk of my garbage here will go back to our place in TN.
We are shopping townhomes and small houses near her work in KY.
A new shop is in planning stages for TN.
I'm getting to old for this s***.

[SuperBuickGuy]

After 5 years here, I'm just getting settled in.
Wifey took a job in Lexington KY, so adios VA.
The bulk of my garbage here will go back to our place in TN.
We are shopping townhomes and small houses near her work in KY.
A new shop is in planning stages for TN.
I'm getting to old for this s***.

I won't say this out loud but my wife is going to a job up north - and fortunately the market is small enough that nothing is popping up immediately.... which means she gets cute little cottage (and I mean 432 square foot cottage) on the Lake while I stay here. If the job doesn't work out then I haven't moved :D OTOH, if she loves it, then I'm transition moving to commercial space under the aegis of my day job - and will store what's here, there in anticipation of the completion of the build....

with all of that said, I really do see this landing as our long term home. We were in Woodinville for 13 years, so another 13 and we're both well into retirement - and this home we're building there will accommodate that.


That said, I did look today and we need some questions answered.... we might offer on it with a longer closing and contingency because of it....

[DanStokes]

After 5 years here, I'm just getting settled in.
Wifey took a job in Lexington KY, so adios VA.
The bulk of my garbage here will go back to our place in TN.
We are shopping townhomes and small houses near her work in KY.
A new shop is in planning stages for TN.
I'm getting to old for this s***.

I can't see us moving again. Unless it's into The Home and that means I'll be drooling on myself and probably won't notice where I'm living. Sure hope it never comes to that.

[Captain]

I can't see us moving again. Unless it's into The Home and that means I'll be drooling on myself and probably won't notice where I'm living. Sure hope it never comes to that.

Here, Here !!

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

Big Booty Judy gave the 'ol (partially wet sanded) C10 a ride to the muffler shop on Friday morning.
I didn't get the all finished call until 330.
As I feared, it's missing on a cylinder on the right side. Ironically, it's a lot easier to hear it with exhaust on
No time to look at why yet, my laptop with the tuning program wouldn't turn on, and I needed to finish packing for the Indiana trip.
Hmmmm, I guess I'll find out if it's spark or fuel next week.