1967 Chevrolet C10!! Budget Friendly Transformation! Patina Paint Longbed Shop Truck!

[@RustyJordan-f2v]

Doesn't matter short box or long you'll never finish it anyways.

[@MortskeRepair]

You couldn’t even finish logging into your Google account to make this comment!

[@That70sChannel]

Finish? Is that an option? I feel good about startin' things. In my defense, I do sit on my a55 watchin' Mortske a lot.

[@RustyJordan-f2v]

@@MortskeRepair I received notification of comments. I didn't leave any comments or negative remarks. I highly appreciate your channel and gained knowledge from you and puddin . I've been collecting cars parts and own 74 vehicles pre 80s. Past 30 years I'll be looking into this matter as who wrote these comments above said I can promise you wasn't myself. Alot folks ask when going finish it. I always replied never finished especially if you drive them . I was hoping drive 19 hours from Kentucky to Austin in my 33 ford roadster open top fenderless . With forecast of aleast most trip heavy rain to serve storms. Decided maybe some other time. Keep digging them out of weeds and back on road. Sincerely Rusty Axle Garage.

[@ni_wink84]

@@MortskeRepair😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rodneyclark1990]

Damn I hate it when my devices put comments in that I didn't type lol

[@SteveLineberger-o2t]

Mojo rocks. He could rebuild a car with a pocket knife and tweezers. My grandfather had that knowledge. Please do an episode to celebrate that man. I know he doesn’t want it but maybe his birthday or something. He’s modest but a modest genius and we could all learn.

[@DennisMurphey]

Agree, many old boys helped us young fools and I think a tribute to the 1st Gen Motor Heads would be great. Who taught him? D

[@nunyabusiness2294]

Celebrate mojo!

[@DennisMurphey]

@@nunyabusiness2294 Ask for Candidates for MoJo Awards to honor the Old Guys that taught us. Many gone already but I think they deserve to be remembered. Mojo wall of fame where we could put a plague up for our Mojo Guy in our life. Use a shop wall and plaster it with Mojo Awardees Plaques. It would be great. Dennis

[@DennisMurphey]

Mini license plate with the State and state phrase then the MOJO awarded nick name stamped on on it. I know mine would be from lllinois "Tuck" . He helped me wire up my 47 Chevy 12 volt harness after I got that Olds motor, Hydro Trans and rear end installed. And he helped set TDC ignition timing. Later he helped me replace 2nd gear synchro in my 64 Vettes Muncie. I will never know how he got all those needle bearings back in there. Mr Tuck Whitehouse a true Motor Head, helping kids with Hot Rod for years. My nominee for the Mojo Award at Mortski Repair.

[@BigHammerLittleHammers]

Like my dad when working on my Borgward. He knows these cars so well it's scary.

[@anthonyscott3659]

67 is the best year of this generation! The small back window just looks great

[@dandunlap8638]

Wew that was a close one. So glad Puddin gave you enough cash to get the bank off your back and back in your shop😂😂😂

[@MortskeRepair]

He's a swell guy

[@stretch130MFE]

In the mid-nineties, I bought a tired '67 fleet long box, small window. Friends helped me pull the 307 and drop in a 396. Started me on a path of wasting money and having a blast doing it for all these years since. Wish I still had that one. Thanks for bringing back the memories of that old heap.

[@MortskeRepair]

thanks for sharing!

[@davidarnette327]

This is a rare disagreement. I love old school rallys. Its gives that retro cool classic look... But that just my humble opinion. You and Duff keep up the good work 👍

[@junkmannythewitch7295]

Its a going to town truck right off the tow truck! Good times for you and Duff. That is what summer is all about!

[@cliffordplasd8239]

Thank you my friend. I am a disabled NAVY vet and my only dream had been to build a 50 footer car and take my daughter to car meets on the weekend. Due to my stroke I can't physically build one or financially afford it. However, thanks to you I can live my dreams through you. Your channel has brought me countless hors of joy during an dark time in my life.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@That70sChannel]

25:13 That flathead pick-em-up truck is probably the coolest rig you have.

[@gregwhite7957]

Man!, the old warden sounds awesome Mortske. Cool 67. Nice daily driver when you get the bugs worked out.

[@MortskeRepair]

Sure does!

[@GaryRobertonBoyes]

Just got to remember what these were designed and engineered to do. Light haul, farm use, well constructed ( 57 years ago) all purpose utility vehicles. Old trucks have grown into a new life as a collectable. This one ain't too far gone to be a great daily driver, or Weekend warrior. good save, Mr. Mortske.

[@TestECull]

Same place my 71 shortbed stepside is and I couldnt be happier. It is in that butter zone where it is practical to put it back on the road, solid enough to drive it every day, but beat up enough to not worry about someone doordinging it. 👌

[@GeekGinger]

I'm not one for lowering vehicles more than an inch or so (nor lifting them at all) but I know that's your thing, and it's your truck, so do what you like. I'd keep it long bed if it was mine. It's handy and it seems like only the short beds are being saved so long beds are getting kind of rare.

[@johnelliott7375]

Easier to jump in and out for Duff now, I knew that you do it for a great reason!

[@michaelyarmie4858]

People like it because it's a classic pickup. With a fairly straight front bumper and grill. I like it.

[@michaelweiland6751]

It was great meeting you this weekend. Thanks again for the deckal!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for saying hi!

[@johnburch6927]

I really like how "patina" is a thing. I've always focused on cheap purchase, make it run, drive, stop and steer. Probably spend more time on the interior than exterior. Body and paint is time consuming and expensive, worth it, maybe. If you're driving it, you see the hood more than the rest...... paint the hood, if you have to, and call it done. 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

haha, good call!

[@berniemarkley]

It's" pantina" according to Puddin, tonight. Lol

[@leroyraatz5650]

patina is spanish , for too poor to paint it.

[@chriscarnage90]

I love how duff is just loving the ride head hanging out the window just loving life .

[@joedowding4057]

67-72 forum and youtube have videos on fixing those door handles. One method was pop rivet a piece of 1" aluminum square tube split in half (turning it into two Cs) with the hole drilled for that rod. Looked pretty effective.

[@MortskeRepair]

Interesting!

[@rockystanaitis2908]

Love everything about your show. Thank you for all your hard work. Please give Duff a big hug for me.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Good morning with Mortske!

[@wubber2chc]

What a glorious machine this turned out to be!

[@MortskeRepair]

Sure is!

[@stucook8622]

Great Mortske Monday guys...Many thanks to all! 🐾🍺

[@rickybousquet6544]

Looks like Duff is flying! Having fun!

[@That70sChannel]

1:10 I'm only a minute in and I'm hooked this thing is sweet. Just yesterday maybe the day before I filmed a C10 that I think is about a 69 but I need to slow the video down and see if I can guess. I'm always wrong though. The interesting thing about being wrong on the Internet is KZbin likes that because it considers it engagement. The Mort's Key Minute should be enough for me to figure it out

[@mwb3984]

Hood slims down towards the front, the 69s and up look less rounded, more or less classic SqBody. Of course have side marker lights. Tough to tell 69 from 70. 71s and 72s generally had fancier chrome and wheels

[@garykuhn1921]

Dan at DDspeedshop did a shortbed conversion on one of these. You could learn a lot from him.

[@rottedandmodded]

BRB, showing my old man this to get him fired up on his 68. I keep trying, but I haven't tried Mortske, maybe you'll get him into the tube.

[@That70sChannel]

It takes us old guys longer. We understand the new is better but the news not enough better to justify the annoyance curve. I think I only started obsessively watching KZbin maybe 3 years ago starting with a junkyard mooc video because I was researching information about my farm truck and she was restoring or at least making run an old dump truck that was similar

[@JeffKopis]

Or convince him he's right! 🤣

[@caroledunne2667]

I think I watched this on my iPad but I can watch again. 😊

[@DennisMurphey]

A great project, looking forward to this. We had a 64 6cyl 3 on the tree long bed with Stock racks. Wooden sides to haul cattle. I left the farm in 67 but always wanted a pickup. Now in the city on the east coast had thought 64-67 step side short bed, auto, V8 might just work. I am looking forward to this 2 hours of Mortsyizing! Thanks. Good stuff, Again. Wheels. Steeles and dog dish best possible choice. We had off white biege wheels and matching hubs caps. Pretty boring but the oak rack was pretty. I see it as a great weekend driver. Friday night cruise in. Needs a radio just wash and wax that nice body and fix the holes in the floor. Rust treatment on the cab roof to stop it. Decent seat but try to get good cushioning. Old butts need foam. Your getting up there!!! D

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@JeffKopis]

64-66 is one body style. 67-72 is another.

[@davidmcginnis2075]

Mortski is one of the best shows, I'm watching when you're in a couple thousands now you're a superstar. ONE of my favorite youtubers. Thanks Mortski......

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the kind words

[@phillipsharpe6459]

Love the bit with duff with his head out the window with his jowls flapping and his ears blowing in the wind , doggy heaven, nice vid , respect from the uk, 😁👍

[@MortskeRepair]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@JeffKopis]

I used to do that too, but I swallowed too many bugs.

[@TestECull]

24:55 Ford Flatheads just simply sound amazing. An 8 hour loop of that thing idling would be ASMR for me, and I'm sure a lot of other gearheads as well heh.

[@grahamepigney8565]

Glad that you are back on videos about rescuing/transforming vehicles. Hope you can keep doing these.

[@MortskeRepair]

Isn't that what all our videos are?

[@JeffKopis]

For Pete's sake, he only deviated from that for two weeks! For his trip to Texas with Puddin'. Sheesh.

[@stuartfletcher2378]

Back to Mortske Monday , Yahooooo !! and doing a Chevy pick em up truck is all A man can ask for . Thanks for the shop talk and Duff Dog putting in his two cents . Stuart in Canada ..

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure Stu!

[@nickbruni8041]

“ drove my Chevy to the Levee …” 👊🏼🐾

[@burtonr]

That's a nice looking truck! Lucky you happen to have a stockpile of engines available to you! haha I appreciate the comments about "you don't have to replace everything". I'm still working to get myself out of that mindset. Your videos definitely help with that. Fix the things that need to be fixed, and enjoy the ride! Even if it's a little rough around the edges.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@bobmcdougall5904]

My 68 rusted out in the same spot above the door. I still remember the day my dad came home with that brand new 68 K10. I got it off him around 85 then drove it until around 05 when I got a new pickup. I also had a 67 C20 that I sold around 84 to a guy from Fargo , I always wonder if that one is still around.

[@MortskeRepair]

4WDs are cool!

[@mrgiron53052]

You're a knowledgeable guy, and you keep a good supply of parts.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@JDHBASS2448]

Man this makes me miss my 67' I bought from my late uncle when I was about 21 or so. Was light green (code 503), all original minus work like one does to "revive" a truck like brakes, tune-up etc. My uncle always claimed it was a 283 but we never confirmed it, some said otherwise. Had so many big plans and was going to be the vehicle I learned stick in. Had some very mild patina and some rust issues but overall a very solid truck. But life likes to throw curveballs and I decided money in my pocket was better than a truck I had to find a place for while finding a home myself when my grandad passed. Off she went for $2k. Found it years later parked up behind a shop by pure accident and chance. Lost it again for while and then saw it for sale online for $4k. Havent seen it since. Come 10yrs later I really wish I could find out where it went or if its being taken care of. Hopefully one day ill have another. Sorry about he short novel, just reminsicing. Keep up the good work, love the content!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@pokey999991]

@@MortskeRepairyour dog duff is a real nut head!

[@jerryhurley1068]

This is the sort of truck id be into after i decided to restore a squarebody, both attitudes are acceptable. I definitely like the get in it and drive mentality, but if ya aint got a floor in it, ya gotta fix it. You always say where do you stop, and I understand that more and more all the time. Really learn a lot from all you guys, good and bad. Thank you mr mortske, for everything.

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure!

[@jimmycheese3817]

The look on Duff's face at 15:42 - "Look, I got food. Isn't that amazing? I'm sooooooo happy!"

[@gregsmith7428]

Duff's looking kinda shaggy. Time for a date with the dog groomer! 🤔

[@MortskeRepair]

@@gregsmith7428 STay tuned!

[@kerryhickman2235]

The 1st vehicle I purchased when I was 15 yrs old was a 67 C10 SWB Fleetside w/the small backglass, 283cu.in, 3spd manual,w/4.11 rear gears. I loved that truck! It looked like a P.O.S.,but ran really well. This brought back a ton of memories from the early 80's!! I wished I still had it!! Thanks!!!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@waynefanning2399]

Yes on the short bed conversion and bed floor kit!

[@JeffKopis]

Bah! Shortbeds are for posers and girls! Real men (i.e., ME) drive longbeds! 🤣

[@leroyraatz5650]

no way , short box i9s worthless, keep the 8 foot bed.its atruck , if you wanta sport truck , buy an s-10 , or better yet, get a little mazda.

[@jeremyswanson2708]

I'm a big fan of a lowered long bed. Thats a nice C10!

[@andrewfletcher5584]

Personally, not a fan of lowered trucks. But, if everyone did the same thing, life would be boring so if Mortske wants to lower his trucks, go for it, sir!! All flowers don't look the same, not all trucks should either!

[@buckeyejim2989]

🗿💨 my bud left a 68sb on me over a decade ago. This vidya makes me want to assemble it this summer. Its a CST truck that had a BB pulled just before we picked it up in new Mexico about 15yrs ago. Time seems to fly by.. thanks for thisn Mortske 👍✌️ Peace

[@MortskeRepair]

Get after it!

[@StarlightCipher]

His wife said he could only have one. I was like WTF, I'm telling you leasing is always a better move than buying. Especially in this market.

[@MortskeRepair]

Bahaha I'll let him know!

[@millguygarage4875]

I du what I want ! I’ll smoke crack if im pregnant if I want to ! Catch me outside, how bout dat 🤣🤣

[@mattparoz4246]

42:16 YES , finally, a set of Jelly Beans. Aussie approved. I don’t know how long I’ve been wait’n for Mortske to put some Jeallys on a car/ute. 🇦🇺🤙🏼

[@terryeustice5399]

You can flip that pick up. Just a new bed. And you’re done. Thanks for sharing. ❤️👍👊

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrFlynn1973]

Lowered long beds are understated

[@lewispaine4589]

My favourite year Chevy truck, nice.

[@matthewschneider2089]

Dude!!! 67-72 are awesome!!! I flipped over 200 of them in 40yrs time, by doing the same thing!!! Wheels and tires lowering them. Great video!!! Thanks!!!✌️

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on!

[@user-KrackerJack]

'67 one of my favorite years

[@MortskeRepair]

mine as well!

[@JeffKopis]

Had a 67 GMC half ton back in 1991. Red, longbed, 283, Powerflush! I only paid $250 for it, and it ran great!

[@MortskeRepair]

cheap!

[@JeffKopis]

​@@MortskeRepairYes I am! 😂

[@oasisgarageteam]

Better tech tip. Get a concrete mixing pan from the hardware store. About 20 bucks and covers almost all the area under an engine bay.

[@KD0LRG]

Or get the 5 dollar kid pool at the dollar store. But the mud mixer is a great idea too.

[@MortskeRepair]

I just checked and they're 20x26. I don't think that's even as big as this pan

[@oasisgarageteam]

@@MortskeRepair Ones I have are 36x24x8.

[@KD0LRG]

@@MortskeRepair Having a sandwich and answering comments on a Monday night. A true man of his word. Since I grew up pheasant hunting in Iowa do you think you will have a rebound or do you have the Iowa problem of more turkeys then pheasants. To me a turkey is just a big grouse and you should be able to take a limit of 3 per day or there will be no ground nesting birds left in the state.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@KD0LRG You know it! Yeah, the numbers come and go.

[@daviduglem3213]

Mortske, like your dog and video's. You are one of the most entertaining well, it runs on the internet. Give thunderhead 289 a chance on carb tuning. Thanks again, Dave in San Francisco.

[@robertschuler850]

Keep it a long bed! It's a pretty good shape truck! ORIGINAL rules!

[@Meech_50]

Duff cam! You got me with the patina truck thats "Not" a trailer queen🙏🏽 But Duff cam solidified the sub🤝🏽 I hope you 2 kings and everyone reading has a blessed day🙏🏽

[@MortskeRepair]

🤙

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

Nice! 😁👍

[@1BIGFROGGY]

You saved her~! I can understand your position on rust given that you're in the rust belt. The rest can be fixed up by one of the next owners as you saved her from the scrap heap.

[@roberthocking9138]

I would vote to leave it a long bed and put a liner in it, not sure about lowering it either if you want to use it everyday for a shop truck . Be interesting to see what you do

[@reynaldoherrera2562]

Hello Mortske,remember me i was the one that was saleing front end grill headlight doors, front n rear bumpers n both doors panels

[@MortskeRepair]

Doesn't ring a bell. Send us an email. [e-mail]

[@joedreblow5236]

2 HOURS OF MORTSKE?!? Cough! Cough! Think I need a sick day!!🤧🤮🤕🤒😷

[@smileysun9212]

At lest it has a bunch of commercials to go to the 🚽

[@nelsonannett5427]

nice truck.I had a 68 gmc custom with the same cap only gmc. the best years for these trucks if only I kept it dang it. they fun to work on so let go. cheers morts.

[@MortskeRepair]

Awesome!

[@texas4ever]

Make it a swb, 5 lug conversion and air ride. The full KZbin treatment!

[@MortskeRepair]

sounds expensive!

[@johnelliott7375]

He loves you Mortske! He would crawl through a fire 🔥, stand out in a tornado 🌪️, and then wait in -50°F below zero to be there at your side Mortske! 🥺

[@MortskeRepair]

absolutely!

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

I would fix it as I drive it.

[@TestECull]

1:50:39 Yeeeep. I' ve had ZERO problem finding parts for my 71. Affording them, yes, finding no. Breeze to work on...love it. If there's a classic vehicle from this era to make a daily driver out of, it's a 67-72 Chevy pickup.

[@rickardjohnson4524]

Yo De Bee, thanks for taking care of the Crew!...

[@MortskeRepair]

lol

[@kbschulze]

Love them old Chevrolet’s. I wouldn’t shorten the box, everyone does that. Long boxes are getting harder to find. New bed floor will look great. I had yo replace the metal strips that hold the planks on mine, I bought the stainless ones. Be great to see you do a little Puddin’s Fab Shop work repairing the see through roof and floors.

[@patrickmidiri1543]

Great video Mort, love the old 67. The slotted rims look good on it. I like the way the truck is, no restoration you don’t have to worry about scratching it like you said etc. I like the fact that you put another 283 in it, and left a three on the tree. Looks great lowered. Have good week.

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on!

[@member57]

I have had 2 of these 67s, wished I had kept either one. My absolute favorite truck of all time.

[@MortskeRepair]

I'll sell you another one!

[@member57]

@@MortskeRepair Credit on a trade? 65 C10 fleet short bed, deluxe cab, big window, southern truck.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@member57 nah, we're trying to liquidate

[@TestECull]

21:39 OMG Another one! My 71 also has that delete. I had to put a socket in it to charge my phone and, when I get one, run my dashcam.

[@bouverscustoms1652]

Sweet truck. Polished slots for the win. Stance looks killer. So much yes.

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on!

[@TestECull]

40:56 OMG they just clip on?! SWEET. Gonna scavenge the float from my old sending unit for RC purposes. Make a nice fuel barrel on the back of one of my RC tanks I think.

[@Fritzie73]

Great truck! I'm from the 70's so I wouldn't lower it if anything I would raise it add some beefy tires but I love short beds! But really any cool truck is awesome!

[@midnightrunner684]

Back in the mid 1970's My brother had a 1964 Chevelle 2 door .Had a 283 that he hopped up .had twin 750 double pumper carbs on a high rise intake .4 on the floor ...That car was a Runner back then ..I miss those ole small block 283's 😮

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing

[@zworm2]

Well done on the Museum! Always good to remember our past! Hoped that 283 would work, used to do work on a pair of 283's in a boat. Chris Craft.

[@BaynhamsGarage]

Just get it running. Love that motto.I picked up a 72 and was going all in but have decided to get it running first and clean it all up later.

[@dalehartley-vd9qo]

Got a lot of things done and didn't really break the budget it was a video I always enjoy watching thanks

[@MortskeRepair]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bryanhenderson665]

I really dig the 67-68 Chevy pickups-nice find !

[@MortskeRepair]

Me too!

[@hedrives]

So cool you passed that rig along to a needy owner. Cheers from near Aspen. Happy holidays.

[@richiecaelwarts1911]

My buddy had a 1970 Chevy pick up was awesome truck 359 built up with a 3 dues on it deep dish bsbymoons on it thing was fast he raced it til he wrapped it around a tree nobody was hurt in the crash .

[@MortskeRepair]

ouch

[@nicknackdaddyack]

In 1988 in high-school my cousin bought his older brothers 67 Chev small window long box. It had a 283 that we rebuilt each day after school and each paycheck. He had it bored 40 over and put if I remember correctly 194 camel humps on it with a 4 barrel carb. We also located a posi for it. Put a velocity stack on it and took it to SIR....Seattle International Raceway. Got cool burnout pics and I think he ran a 12 second quarter mile....I would have to ask since it's been like 36 years ago. Sure was a fun project! He put a short bed stepside on it and painted it a midnight blue....and even before the paint cured fully....bang He was T boned. Back to primer gray forever! Looks meaner in primer anyway. Baby moons for wheels.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TestECull]

20:35 Had that happen to my 71, albiet not as severely. The soft line from the tank to the frame rail hard line developed a pinhole pisser on me. That was fun changing it out without losing 3/4ths of a tank of gas haha.

[@jaysheehan4899]

Good to see Chin in the mix. I’d also like to see you shorten the box and install a new wood floor kit. Great editing and excellent content sir. Also, tires and stance make it more better! Real nice!

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks! Will do!

[@TestECull]

33:33 My 71 has that same rear suspension under it and I can confirm. Rides like it isn't even touching the ground. Perfect for what I plan to use it for: Daily driving + hauling delicate RC airplanes around. If it ever does tow a trailer it won't be a particularly heavy one; maybe an old single axle U-Haul full of more RC planes that don't fit in a short bed haha. Got my longbed bullnose F150 to build a tow pig out of so I'm not in too much of a hurry to go yankin' on stuff with my C10. I do need to wire in a 4-pin connector back there, though, drill two holes in my bumper for safety chains, and addr4ess the rattle fit hitch ball.

[@TestECull]

17:34 you're making me think about finding a set of those to put on my 71 now.....I love ''em on this 67.

[@TestECull]

13:40 Different problem in my 71, but I may need to dig into the same stuff. Pass door works perfectly, driver's door needs to be slammed hard to get it latched and lift + unlatch to open it again. Dunno if I just need to throw a bunch of PB in there or adjust something or what. No slop in the pins no rot in the cab that would cause it to jam up like that.

[@robertvance1873]

Great looking Truck, Love The Stance 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks 👍

[@alanmoore78]

37:25 my wife is watching CSI behind me and they're dealing with a pipe bomber and Mortske's over here shaking that thing and she starts yelling STOP SHAKING THAT ITS GONNA BLOW

[@MortskeRepair]

Lol

[@michaelowens772]

My brother had a 72, the three on the tree wore out, I watched him cut a hole in the floor and put in a stick shift! That was a fun weekend!

[@MortskeRepair]

Gross

[@TestECull]

27:46 I say put a bedkit in it and leave it long. It'd be a good how-to for those of us who are doing similar things to our own trucks! mid-term future I'll be doing one on my 71 and it'd be nice to be able to watch someone who knows what the hell they're doing put one in so when I go to put mine in I don't mangle the bed. I'm sure getting a useable shortbed stepside 71 bed for a reasonable price is less than easy given that seems to be the go-to config for hotrod and lowrider builds.

[@KiwiStag74]

Tell you what mate, I get it. Doesn't matter if it isn't a totally perfect vehicle - it just matters that you can drive the damn thing. Even better if it's safely! I have been on both sides of the coin and I must say I prefer to run what I have now with old paint, patches where it's worn through and battle scars in full view than the pristine and perfect examples I've also had in the past. As you know, I daily my classics and they have picked up additional scarring from people in car parks who appear to not notice the cars beside them when they open their doors at Mach 1. I also take them on gravel roads because sometimes my destination is at the other end of it. It's great to be able to drive along in a classic and not be worried about the paintwork much - so much so that any bodywork I have had to do gets dusted in rather than a whole panel repaint. People do prefer to see cars that have lived a life I think....well as least as much as they like seeing ones that are show ponies or trailer queens. Not me any more - I like to see the car's life. My Stag has several dents on it from being hit by falling objects in the garage it was parked in during the two major earthquakes (7.1 and 6.5) that hit the city it was living in at the time. It makes the quakes real for those who weren't there when the evidence is plain to see. By the way - something must be lost in the translation between Kiwi English and American English, because I am certain that what you used on the bolts for the flywheel on the engine were lock washers. Your name for them was "star" washers, whereas down here, a lock washer can be a thick single curl with a split in it (aka spring washer), your "star" washer (external toothed lock washer), shakeproof (internal toothed lock washer) and a few others....and they all get lumped in together and called the same thing. I'm not a big fan of the spring washer, but the internal and external toothed washers (commonly found on brake line joints on British cars among other things) are the ones I like. Crank those down to FT and things tend to stay put. Anyway, enough about that. Pity the stainless trim on the C10 is so damn expensive because it really makes the driver's side pop. Ol' DB really did well on the slots too - and I still reckon you can't beat 'em on an old rig - car or truck. The "new" engine sounds good too - and yeah, nothing wrong with three on the tree. Get some black duct tape and run it from front to back on the driver's side of that vinyl seat - that'll so to tidy that up for now. If it were my wee truck, I'd be patching the floor, rockers and cab corners just to stop errant breezes on wintery days. As for the roof, yep, probably that too and I might push the dent out a bit if I could get at it, but then I'd be just making the interior a nice place to be....and hit the interior roof, door pockets, cab back, floor and firewall with some sound deadener, then chucking some underlay and carpet in. Nothing fancy - just go to the local carpet shop and find a suitable sized off-cut of a colour that works and some underlay to help with keeping it all quiet. Edging? If there are no trim pieces in the truck to use, just use a bit of stainless carpet edging. Looks good if done well and a lot cheaper than a fitted carpet. Shorten the bed? Easy to see you been hanging out with Puddin' for a wee while, mate! Nah - that long bed looks ace with the amount of lowering you've done to her. Can't think she'd look better still if it were shorter....and as you say, a long bed can fit more stuff in it. I don't know what the dimensions of the original timber for that bed is supposed to be, but surely you can get it cheaper at a hardware store / lumber yard.....and if you bought rough-sawn timber and an electric plane to dress them yourself, it would be cheaper again.....and you be able to get treated timber too, so it wouldn't rot. That's my thoughts anyway. I enjoyed your collaborations with Puddin' and there's nothing like a break from your regular shenanigans to recharge the batteries, is there? All the best matey!

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on!

[@caroledunne2667]

Hello love from MamaCard. I’ve been busy so I’m behind, but you know I’ll watch every one and comment.

[@titansville1]

I'll still watch you you do good work and you got way more sense than putting dose.

[@JohnMurrell-ce2yc]

I drive a lowered 02 s10. Lowering trucks and cars is a beautiful thing. Good job

[@MortskeRepair]

It sure is!

[@robertsieber8374]

Man you got a great deal on that truck! I think I'd leave it a long bed it it were mine. You're right, they are handy. Not only am I cheap but I'm also lazy!

[@robertsieber8374]

Just saying that truck in the northeast would have rejoined the earth mostly by now.

[@thomaswermager1819]

I have to say, that ‘67 looks pretty nice! Too bad about that little 283, but glad you found something in your stash to take its place! Duff sure likes it too! Hey, thanks for the ride!

[@MortskeRepair]

Our pleasure

[@mikemolloy3745]

same color as my dad 1967 Impala...looks great!

[@MortskeRepair]

Sweet!

[@MrBlackbutang]

Small back window rocks! Most police couldn’t see what was in left hand 🍺 😅