68 C10 Truck Build | Took the front clip off... Yep, more rust!!

Most of the comments on the previous video for the 1968 Truck suggested that we take the front clip off and see what we are working with. So Steve disassembled the front clip and it is worse than we thought. The further Steve went, the more rust he found!
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[@tomlohan4741]

Wow lot of work coming up for sure can't wait to see it provress

[@tackettshoh]

@@tomlohan4741 yes! Lots of work to come! Stay tuned! We will get this truck squared away one way or another!!!!

[@bgcarguy15]

Hey Neighbor! Can’t wait to see the C/10 when it’s complete and that engine is finally dropped into it!

[@tackettshoh]

@@bgcarguy15 you and me both!!!

[@DACoutBack]

You and others saying, make it a short bed. Well, as a work truck, it is really nice when you buy a 4x8 sheet of whatever, to be able to lay it in the bed and shut the gate. I love the long beds for work truck. Hot Rod is a different story.

[@tackettshoh]

@@DACoutBack I agree. I only say that if I have to replace the bed, might as well go short bed…🤷‍♂️. Sarah actually wants to leave it alone. So we will see.

[@thereluctantgearhead4544]

You in Tennessee now, fast beaters are accepted and loved by many around these parts.

[@tackettshoh]

@@thereluctantgearhead4544 well we fit right in then!!!! lol!!

[@earnestanderson83]

Keep it going bud🎉❤

[@tackettshoh]

@@earnestanderson83 thank you sir!

[@Stupidfastracing]

Everything is going to work out buddy that ol truck is going to be Kool

[@tackettshoh]

@Stupidfastracing thank you thank you!!!! it will be a lot of work, but I think it’s gonna be worth it. It’s gonna be a good truck. I just know it!!!

[@Stupidfastracing]

​@@tackettshohyes sir I'll come help you with it fab work is what I enjoy doing

[@stephenscroggs1230]

Mine was the same. I replaced my cab with one off an old motor home. Had the big over hang witch ultimately was a rust free cab. Hello from Colorado

[@tackettshoh]

@@stephenscroggs1230 what’s up Colorado!!! Yes I think a new cab is going to be the way to go!! I’ll probably get started on brakes and suspension and go ahead with the front clip parts. Get it back together and running. For now. Then when the shop is up and I’ve hopefully collected some parts…(cab and possibly a bed.). I’ll really tear into this truck…. But we will see…. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really do appreciate it.!!!!

[@Hillbillygarage1215]

Don't get disheartened, Steve. Keep your eyes on the horizon. That will be an amazing truck when you get there. It's great content and we are looking forward to progress. Keep up the good work. I'm glad to hear the "phases" plan.

[@tackettshoh]

@@Hillbillygarage1215 thanks brother! I will!

[@michaelmaher4328]

i love my dirty poncho btw. Tack, you got this. Fix one rusted out hole at a time, phases are whats up, they keep you from being overwhelmed. Tack, doing metal repairs like your c10 are what taught me how to do body/paint work. You will get er patched up andbe doing burnouts by summertime, yeah buddy

[@tackettshoh]

@@michaelmaher4328 😂 the dirty poncho!! lol. I crack myself up!! I think everyone should have one!!

[@John-ln7yc]

Perfect project to develop some fabrication skills; what’s the worst that can happen. Enjoying the channel brother

[@tackettshoh]

@@John-ln7yc exactly! Thank you for watching and commenting!!

[@DACoutBack]

Ok, I agree with that stuff. I made a judgement before watching anything. I'm still watching.

[@tackettshoh]

@@DACoutBack too late now!!!!! 😂😂

[@HydroRat]

So far with my projects, I end up finding more rust, boogered up welds/patches, bondo in places it shouldn't be, etc. As far as $1200 vs $8000 project, I lean towards paying more to get one in better shape but when your on a budget, you get what you can afford & just deal with it & expect the worst. Setbacks are just part of it. My time is cheaper than paying for someone else's time & I like the challenges. Keep on grinding brother. It's worth getting the old truck back on the road.

[@tackettshoh]

@@HydroRat thank you brother! You’re right time is technically money. So it is what it is. I’m in it now. So I’m going to do my best. Thank you for watching and commenting!!

[@patrickfahring6086]

Wire brush and rattle can. Get it running and make it road worthy. Steve you can do the repairs as well as anyone out there. Always look forward to Thursday morning. Thank you Sir.

[@tackettshoh]

@@patrickfahring6086 thank you I appreciate that!! I haven’t given up yet. We’ll get this truck squared away!! One way or another!!!

[@itsmillertime4644]

If you squint its mint 👌

[@tackettshoh]

@@itsmillertime4644 😂😂 this is true…..

[@Mrkoolguyair]

One day at a time.

[@tackettshoh]

@@Mrkoolguyair that’s it….

[@Evaluateandrepair]

Definitely gonna need to do in a shop. You have asked the question I’ve been asking myself. Do I spend more for better condition. Or commit to more work. I want some what of a project, but don’t have a garage to do it in. I’ve done several projects in the driveway, but not a whole truck.

[@tackettshoh]

@@Evaluateandrepair yep! You pay on the front end or you pay on the backend really is what it comes down to. Then it’s your time and materials……. 🤷‍♂️ it’s a tough call really.

[@stevensilver1014]

when your done it will be what you want nice

[@tackettshoh]

@@stevensilver1014 thank you!!! I hope so. I’m having fun with it no matter what….🤷‍♂️ thanks for watching and commenting we really appreciate it!!

[@markdaigle9856]

Morning Steve and Sarah Beth :oP

[@tackettshoh]

@@markdaigle9856 😂😂 shhhhhhh Sarah can’t find out about Beth!!

[@alharmon9650]

I myself prefer project trucks. Keep going . Don't stop now

[@tackettshoh]

@@alharmon9650 I end up with complete basket cases myself. I don’t think any of my cars ever started off as “nice” cars. I think one of these videos coming up I’ll do a before and after pictures of all the cars I own and I think you’d be shocked at how bad some of these cars I own started out as. So it’s basically what I’m used to……🤷‍♂️. This one is going to get the Tackett love. Just like all the other ones did.

[@dalehoyer8775]

Perhaps the C10 should be called the dirty poncho , just a thought lol. Not that I’ve been to any strip joints either. Great videos. From Saskatchewan Canada.✌️

[@tackettshoh]

@@dalehoyer8775 what’s up Canada!!! Nope I’ve never been to anyplace like that….😬…..ever….. nope……😅

[@AmateurHourRestorations]

That truck would go for around $3000 here. Going to be a cool build!

[@tackettshoh]

@@AmateurHourRestorations sold!!! Come and get it!!!! Lol…… just kidding…… for some reason Sarah loves this thing……🤷‍♂️. So I guess I’m going to keep going……. We’ll see what she says when that first LMC bill hits!!! 😳

[@garydelangis2775]

When it's all done and said. You can look back n say, " I did that all that myself..."

[@tackettshoh]

@@garydelangis2775 that’s right! Actually all of my vehicles were basket cases when I got them. One day I should show before and after pics on all the cars you see in the driveway. You’d be shocked. I guess I’m a glutton for punishment!!! All I build is junked cars. I never start with something nice I swear!!

[@DACoutBack]

Here's that SNOWBALL

[@tackettshoh]

@@DACoutBack I read that in the voice of gun Sergeant Hartman!! 😂😂

[@tonywest8140]

Seen your video on moving to TN. Now your living, lol. If you got cows for neighbors, ahh, good life. I live in Tn as well.

[@tackettshoh]

@@tonywest8140 oooh yes!!! Cows are literally in the front yard!! We love it!!

[@tonywest8140]

@@tackettshoh Nice. I watched your video on the 406 builds. I plan on building one also. I like your car collection, I'm a nova nut, lol.

[@tackettshoh]

@ that’s awesome!!! Thank you for watching!! Let me know how it goes!

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Been waiting on this i miss you last week

[@tackettshoh]

@@richardsmith-qy6vl thank you!!! Last week was tough. Sarah was in Arizona for 7 days. She was working and getting the other house squared away. Hopefully we’ll get some good news soon and the new shop build will get started!!!

[@toddrichardson9256]

Love the channel if it was me personally I would go ahead and fix the rust you know it's expected when you buy an older vehicle

[@tackettshoh]

@@toddrichardson9256 that’s true.

[@c.n.9074]

Steve , call in the AZ team, tell them you need a truck cab with doors, with a decent western cab this project would take off. I'm going to be in Tuscon some time in March dropping off some big shop machines. I could get it out to you or at least very close , or you could pick it up at my house (outside of Macon GA). I'll look around for one here, I have a honey hole for old stuff, but it may not be much better than yours.Later

[@tackettshoh]

@@c.n.9074 I’m trying.

[@GMCTIM]

HELLO MR & MRS TACKETT HOPE ALLS WELL ! ✊😁✌

[@tackettshoh]

@@GMCTIM we are awesome!!!! Been really busy!!! Sarah was in Arizona for a week getting the other house squared away. Hopefully we will get some good news soon! And the shop will be underway soon!!!

[@DustyCountryGarage]

✌️

[@tackettshoh]

@@DustyCountryGarage thank you for watching and commenting. We really do appreciate it!!

[@kdog7617]

Getting there paint the frame new master cylinder brake lines

[@tackettshoh]

@@kdog7617 yep!! we will get it squared away one way or another…..🤷‍♂️

[@wesleysmith7676]

i would still make it a short bed

[@tackettshoh]

@@wesleysmith7676 I think that will probably end up happening. The beds got rust in it…. Sooooo if I’m going to fix it……. Might as well make it a short bed……🤷‍♂️

[@DACoutBack]

The problem with buying a more expensive one is, You never know what kind of job they did ? At least building it, you know what you have.

[@tackettshoh]

@@DACoutBack that’s true too. You never know what’s underneath that nice fancy paint.

[@junkerkinggarage2047]

Just replace the panels on the front that really need it. Definitely need to find a better cab that one is shot. Enjoy watching to see what way you go with it.

[@tackettshoh]

@@junkerkinggarage2047 I think you are right. I’m thinking I’ll fix the front clip put it back together. Get it running and driving mechanically for now and then tear back into it after we collect some parts and I have my shop going. I think that makes the most sense.

[@junkerkinggarage2047]

@tackettshoh I would hit up the marketplace for a cab. Take four bolts out and roll that old cab off. That way, you can put it back together and ride. Either way it's a cool project.

[@jimfitz8535]

Just need a dirty poncho merch to pay for it lol

[@tackettshoh]

@@jimfitz8535 lol!!! 🤔🤔🤔

[@benspiteri3807]

But look at all the fun you are having fixing it up buy a new rad support and inner fenders bolt the old fenders back on remember your having fun.

[@tackettshoh]

@@benspiteri3807 that’s a great point!!! I’m happy to be doin this! Plus I like thinking about a vehicle getting back on the streets after so long!

[@powerenrichment1]

😳 speed holes

[@tackettshoh]

@@powerenrichment1 Tennessee air-conditioning!!!

[@Caleb-squareb]

I spent $900 on my 86 gmc k1500 drove it for 3 years and it needed some cab work and what not, then I spent 3 years just about fixing it up

[@tackettshoh]

@@Caleb-squareb I’m thinking I need to just look for another cab. Then when I get my shop and I have the space to do it, I’ll pull it all the way down to the frame and fix it right

[@Caleb-squareb]

@ nothing wrong with that, gotta enjoy it a little then fix er up right when you can, I ended up switching cabs on mine old cab was to gone , enjoy the content, keep it up!!

[@tackettshoh]

@@Caleb-squareb i’ve already started looking for a cab trust me!!

[@Caleb-squareb]

@ right on best of luck it’ll be sweet when your done!

[@DavidHeater-qm8pk]

So where are you gonna find a windshield wiper motor mount to weld in?

[@tackettshoh]

@@DavidHeater-qm8pk in a new cab….🤦‍♂️

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

Yeah i thought you may have been sick last week or the weather was really bad. That you didnt do a video you really have to look these trucks over when buying them most of them will need rockers and cab corners also alot will need some work on the lower hinge pillow i know my 55 did my 79 had perfect rockers and cab corners but the floor was gone and i had to weld pat hes in the cowl and fire wall

[@tackettshoh]

@@richardsmith-qy6vl last week was tough. Sarah was in Arizona for seven days. She was working and getting the other house squared away. Hopefully we’ll get some good news soon and get started on building this shop out here!!

[@thereluctantgearhead4544]

Shit, just clean it up real good, drop a badass engine in it with a killer transmission, badass wheels & tires, fat & skinnys would be cool, tint the windows, lower it and let it ride. Hot Rod ole rough trucks is kind of a trend now. I drive a beater 84 C-10 that I paid a pair of cast iron oval port bigblock Chevy heads for, dropped about $15,000-$20,000 into the drivetrain, rebuilt all the suspension and shit. Truck still sports it's original construction site yellow paint. Rough as hell, but it hauls ass. Ive lightened it up dramatically. Whole lotta fun driving around in fast beaters. People dont know what the hell just happened. Sleepers are cool. But my old ass work truck looks and sounds fast now, so its pretty obvious its built. Used to look stock tho, but with a 500+hp engine in it. I'd have chumps trying to race me constantly on the street. Beat all kinds of modern expensive cars. Beat a modified 2015 Vette on the street not long ago. Im in a old construction site truck. Or so it appears. Fast beaters are cool. Ill probably never paint it, but id like to get it to run 8s in the 1/4 with a monster bigblock Chevy. Ole truck only has 38,000 miles on it, but it was an actual construction site truck.

[@tackettshoh]

@@thereluctantgearhead4544 that’s probably what’s gonna happen for now. It’s just gonna be a rough truck until I get a shop up. It’s gonna have to be what it is.

[@reidstolz6117]

You should name the truck “Dirty Pancho”

[@tackettshoh]

@@reidstolz6117 😂. Dirty Poncho……. I crack myself up….🤷‍♂️

[@robertquartier9379]

if it was a 65 chevelle or a 70 nova would you fix it?..you can fix all the rust on the cab and look around for used parts. dont give up now.

[@tackettshoh]

@@robertquartier9379 you’re right. I’m looking for a cab now…… I’m going to try to collect some parts. Then once the shop is built maybe I’ll tear into this truck down to the frame!! lol!

[@johnnysantiago393]

Ok yes you can but it's not going be 68 c10 with nice 350 mild cam common that's all day 💪💪💪 little elbow grease ,, that's just me ESPECIALLY I love my old school cars and trucks ,, right know I'm putting together 68 Caprice coupe and that's my passion bring them back to life

[@tackettshoh]

@@johnnysantiago393 Hell ya!!! That’s what I love!! I don’t mind the work really. It’s the elbow grease that makes it truly yours!!!!

[@DACoutBack]

I said to wait until you have a shop. I guess the majority of comments went the other way.

[@tackettshoh]

@@DACoutBack 😳 damn it! I didn’t listen. Too late now!

[@DavidHeater-qm8pk]

How does Poncho's Playhouse sound?

[@tackettshoh]

@@DavidHeater-qm8pk lol. I like it!

[@13young]

Cut your losses! Trust me.

[@tackettshoh]

@@13young 😲🤦‍♂️. I’m a glutton for punishment.

[@stephencarr2216]

Just do one panel at a time, Before you know it’s done.

[@tackettshoh]

@@stephencarr2216 yeah I think I can get the front clip at least mechanically squared away get the engine and tranny in it get it running and driving mechanically and then tear back into it after the shop is up. At least I think that’s the plan for now.

[@DACoutBack]

Ah crap, That truck is a little worse off than the one that I working on, as far as rust goes.

[@tackettshoh]

@@DACoutBack yeah it’s pretty bad but I think I’m gonna keep plugging away at it anyway.

[@gmpurist6745]

Lots of decent cabs out there....ditch that cab...find one in better shape...cabs from 10-20-30 trucks will all work...lots of selection

[@tackettshoh]

@@gmpurist6745 you’re reading my mind I’ve already started looking!!! lol.

[@RodneyJohnson-d8l]

Old truck lest money 💵 to spend on them, newer truck more money 💵 to spend on them once you get a older truck up and running lest problem you have and parts are lots cheaper on older truck really you are saving more money 💵 in your pockets

[@tackettshoh]

@@RodneyJohnson-d8l 🤔 I like the way you think!!

[@mjb5596]

Where I come from that truck is mint. Stop your whining lol

[@tackettshoh]

@@mjb5596 lol!!!

[@kevintaylor8092]

Look for a another one

[@tackettshoh]

@@kevintaylor8092 🤦‍♂️ you might be right..

[@RodneyJohnson-d8l]

Stop crying and get it done , don't do no cutting on it this fixed it make look nice were people turn there head at it and make your wife happy she already have a surprise for you when you get it done

[@tackettshoh]

@@RodneyJohnson-d8l I’m working on it!!