Not sure where this is going but.......

Went with friend Tim yesterday to buy this turd. He has been looking for a new project for a while and this was the cheapest and closest to home. That is how he builds them. I told Tim I would start a build thread if he wants. He is calling it the "driver carries no cash build" Looks like it might have been ex-military.

 

so what is the plan?

 

Well he has got a 350/700R sitting in his shop. S10 front clip and rear end. Gm tilt wheel Keeping the rust and dents. One piece door glass. Redo the bed wood and drive it. Tim is a big guy so he wants it to drive comfortably. High on the list is to sound proof and seal the cab for long trips.

 

Needs tires....

 

Needs tires???? He needs a new damn truck!!!!

 

Actually I think its a good start to something cool

 

SRA= Slowly Rusting Away?

 

Now that is funny.......

 

I'd buy some fenders

 

It could be built into a nice driver,,and yeah,he needs some fenders. HRP

 

Fenders and front bumper were in the back of the bed. Hung the fenders, running boards today........New name? The dog shit special. Inside joke...... You had to be there.

 

i like the idea of keeping it on the trailer, this way you can drive it to shows even before it is done. i bet the tow vehicle is a chevy, most fords are powered by them.

 

how about ford din aford

 

Can i recommend a wheel swap?

 

Driver carries no cash build.....he won't fur sure after he builds this. Even so, it's way better than most of the projects we get around here....

 

gotta love the western spoke...but then again, its what im runnin. it may or may not have something to do with the fact that they came on it.

cant wait for more. i like where this going.

 

I agree, some have started out a lot less desireable and turn out great, lots of parts for them so easy enough to restore or build as is, might turn out ok

probably wont, but looks a good base to start with for sure

 

Knock it off!

 

I think its a good start to something cool

 

i'm subscribing to this one. I'm building an F1 too ya see...

 

Sorry I just can't get the Sanford and Son theme out of my head. But I love the truck
BB

 

Where in Nor Cal are you guys? Curious where he found the truck.

 

They are coming........

 

...looks like a real solid start for a neat driver; all mine look like that (or worse!)
...here's my 48 driver...

 

Pretty sweet

 

Hey! I cant believe all the negative, Looks straight enough, I dont see much rust.Pretty complete. It sounds to me like a bunch of Gold Chainers!

 

I get my gold chains from the $.25 machine.

 

here is mine 300 bux think it was a navy truck.....now its all camero

 

That's no turd. Looks solid and pretty darned straight. I like those trucks.

If it was mine, I'd put some paint on it with no "slam". Rebuild the original suspension, steering and front brakes, and find some stock wheels. Change just the engine, trans and rear end. But it aint mine.

Oh...and change my name to Lamont.

 

I hear MAACO is having a 1/2 sale