73 K10 Budget build.. Started with $50.

[KeyBlazer]

Lot of people asking me about this truck from other threads.
Here she is!
This is my 17 year old son's truck...
Paid $50 for it.
'73 K10.

Starts with...

New Exhaust system the first week.
Has headers, so added a pair of Magnaflow mufflers, and a side exit ahead of rear tire.

Then the works started..
New Hood...

New Fenders...

Here is our Rustoleum and Roller Paint job!
First few coats...

8 coats on... its getting thicker... and orange peel is good!

Start of Sanding... 400...

Few more coats then hit it with 400grit again and then 800grit wet..

Now a little Buffing and polishing..

Who says hard work reflects on you!

Add Dick Cepek wheels and 35's...

When we were buffing we broke thru in a few places, so we recoated and have not had time to sand and buff again yet.
Budget is the big deal here... we both put in several weekends, but the truck was driven nearly every day!


My guesswould be that we have $70 in paint and materials.
My guess is that he is still under $1000(excluding the wheels) for the whole project!
Interior is next!

What do you think?

 

[KeyBlazer]

Then we got this free Camper shell...

Double locking doors...

Callen are still in business and what is interesting is that the camper has a steel frame..
I got these pictures from their website.. Shows how strong these shells are..

Now, I was think this will make a GREAT Wilderness Camper!
It needs a bit of TLC... new flyscreens and a new roof vent, but I have some good ideas!


What do you all think?

 

[Drey]

NICE, $50 is one hell of a score.

 

[sbyarlay]

Looking Good Guys. Keep it up.

 

[toomany]

Looking good!

BTW: It's a K10...C=2 wheel drive, K=4 wheel drive.

 

[KeyBlazer]

I am corrected!
I think it says C10 on the Registration...

 

[Drey]

Dont feel bad, my K10 is a Jimmy on registration

 

[Papi Grande]

Holy crap that roll on paint job looks good!!!...Good job

 

[yellowK20]

Looks really nice !!

 

[KeyBlazer]

Thanks Guys!

Kinda strange...
People here in Orange County get the hell out the way when we drive it around...

Gotta love THAT!

What is really funny was a few months ago, when gas prices were at the peak, a smartass asked me how the gas milage was, as I was pumping gas in it at Costco....
He was clearly showing off in front of his girl/wife who was sitting in his Toyota Hybrid.
I walked over to him and (I am English born and bred) in my best accent said
"Yes, it is not the most economical truck, about 8MPG, but you have to see the big picture... "
"Now, What is your Insurance/Tags/Payment on this fine Hybrid Toyota?"
He looked at me in shock, and said it was none of my business.
Gotcha!
I said, "Yeah, it must be about $500/month at least for the payment alone... that sucks, cos I spend about $200 a month on Gas/Insurance/Tags.. and my truck is going UP in value!"
"If you are smart, you factor everything into your running costs and see what is REALLY the most economical way".
He mumbled something, and got in his econobox and silently slipped away... I bet his manhood was shrinking by the second as his girl grinned at me!

 

[imiceman44]

Thanks Guys!

Kinda strange...
People here in Orange County get the hell out the way when we drive it around...

Gotta love THAT!

What is really funny was a few months ago, when gas prices were at the peak, a smartass asked me how the gas milage was, as I was pumping gas in it at Costco....
He was clearly showing off in front of his girl/wife who was sitting in his Toyota Hybrid.
I walked over to him and (I am English born and bred) in my best accent said
"Yes, it is not the most economical truck, about 8MPG, but you have to see the big picture... "
"Now, What is your Insurance/Tags/Payment on this fine Hybrid Toyota?"
He looked at me in shock, and said it was none of my business.
Gotcha!
I said, "Yeah, it must be about $500/month at least for the payment alone... that sucks, cos I spend about $200 a month on Gas/Insurance/Tags.. and my truck is going UP in value!"
"If you are smart, you factor everything into your running costs and see what is REALLY the most economical way".
He mumbled something, and got in his econobox and silently slipped away... I bet his manhood was shrinking by the second as his girl grinned at me!

Yeah I still can't understand people that just count what they are spending at the pump.
I have yet to buy a vehicle for more than a $1000 and spend more than gas and a few buck for registraton per year $51 was the highest so far for registration, and insurance as you mentionned gets lower as the car ages.
I have made money on most vehicles I sold back, the worst one I broke even.

 

[bhales]

i hate smug hybrid drivers, that paint job is amazing and inspiring.

 

[80' 427]

My wife was complaining about my old trucks till I reminded her that her 06 k1500s payment is 565 a month. I can put a lot of gas in my old beaters for that even if most of my cars are bbcs.

 

[Mr. Pickle]

I love those wheels!

 

[offroadblazer764x4]

looks good you and your son did a good job. and thats what its all about spending time with your son.

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76 k5

 

[KeyBlazer]

Thanks Guys!
Been busy with some other stuff but hope to post some more pics soon!

 

[brockmub]

Dang... that makes my budget build look expensive.