OT - What are you doing right now?

tarheelmatt

bgebrent said:

Cool Matt!

Thanks Brent.  I'm really looking forward to the day I can get behind the wheel and drive that truck.  

nolaegghead

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

tarheelmatt

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

DoubleEgger

JohnInCarolina said:

DoubleEgger said:

Got the call from the wifey to come pick up a new kitchen table she just bought. Didn’t know we were in the market for a new table. Funny how that works. 

Well look at it as putting money in the bank on your end for that next Egg-related purchase.

She thinks everything I buy is crap and I feel the same about her stuff. We have a “don’t ask don’t tell” policy here. 

theyolksonyou

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

Love the story. 

JohnnyTarheel

Pork Fried Rice...  BS continues to amaze me..

SamIAm2

Golden beets cooked in the Instant Pot, boneless pork chops on MiniMax, rice in the microwave, and Shiner Bock while I tended the egg. Nice evening all around, beautiful weather here. Thanks for looking.

JRWhitee

DoubleEgger said:

JohnInCarolina said:

DoubleEgger said:

Got the call from the wifey to come pick up a new kitchen table she just bought. Didn’t know we were in the market for a new table. Funny how that works. 

Well look at it as putting money in the bank on your end for that next Egg-related purchase.

She thinks everything I buy is crap and I feel the same about her stuff. We have a “don’t ask don’t tell” policy here. 

Your not in the market she just bought one. Must have some special people coming over this weekend that you need a new table...

tarheelmatt

SamIAm2 said:

Golden beets cooked in the Instant Pot, boneless pork chops on MiniMax, rice in the microwave, and Shiner Bock while I tended the egg. Nice evening all around, beautiful weather here. Thanks for looking.

Love the circa low 90s glass cookware (Visions or something like that?).  My Mom had a set of these that she loved. 

SamIAm2

tarheelmatt said:

SamIAm2 said:

Golden beets cooked in the Instant Pot, boneless pork chops on MiniMax, rice in the microwave, and Shiner Bock while I tended the egg. Nice evening all around, beautiful weather here. Thanks for looking.

Love the circa low 90s glass cookware (Visions or something like that?).  My Mom had a set of these that she loved. 

Good eye Matt, Visions it is. SWMBO said she bought it long ago but not sure of the date. Still have the whole set.

Gym

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

Very interesting. Would like to see this as it progresses

DoubleEgger

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

The done right is the hard part. There’s a lot a half azz work out there.  When I bought my car, my FIL said I had two options when the car arrived. Either trust that the work that was done previously is right or do it yourself and live with peace of mind. I choose the latter. 

DoubleEgger

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

Where’s the Love button? 

Ozzie_Isaac

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

Pretty sure this deserves its own thread.  Great story, and looking forward to the progress.

JRWhitee

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

I want a ride in the truck when its finished. 

bgebrent

JRWhitee said:

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

I want a ride in the truck when its finished. 

Just make sure everything is tightened up

nolaegghead

Shotgun?

ColtsFan

Attempting to watch MNF on hulu live. My recommendation? Don't sign up! I was much happier with Sling 

JRWhitee

bgebrent said:

JRWhitee said:

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

I want a ride in the truck when its finished. 

Just make sure everything is tightened up

I'll bring a torque wrench.

theyolksonyou

JRWhitee said:

bgebrent said:

JRWhitee said:

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

I want a ride in the truck when its finished. 

Just make sure everything is tightened up

I'll bring a torque wrench.

Check the door bolts first. 

JRWhitee

theyolksonyou said:

JRWhitee said:

bgebrent said:

JRWhitee said:

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

I want a ride in the truck when its finished. 

Just make sure everything is tightened up

I'll bring a torque wrench.

Check the door bolts first. 

Not the steering wheel?

theyolksonyou

JRWhitee said:

theyolksonyou said:

JRWhitee said:

bgebrent said:

JRWhitee said:

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

I want a ride in the truck when its finished. 

Just make sure everything is tightened up

I'll bring a torque wrench.

Check the door bolts first. 

Not the steering wheel?

I thought you were riding, not driving. 

bgebrent

theyolksonyou said:

JRWhitee said:

bgebrent said:

JRWhitee said:

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

I want a ride in the truck when its finished. 

Just make sure everything is tightened up

I'll bring a torque wrench.

Check the door bolts first. 

I'll be sure to make sure the license and registration are in order.

tarheelmatt

You got it @JRWhitee!  You can certainly get that ride, hopefully next year!  

Guy that's doing the word does great work (that I have viewed).  Now, he's not a Chip Foose, but does good work.  He does body work at Richard Childress Racing currently.  

His recommendation to disassemble the whole thing and start from there was an indication that he wanted it to be done right from the get go.  Most just blast with all body parts on.  

DoubleEgger

theyolksonyou said:

JRWhitee said:

bgebrent said:

JRWhitee said:

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

I want a ride in the truck when its finished. 

Just make sure everything is tightened up

I'll bring a torque wrench.

Check the door bolts first. 

YukonRon

bgebrent said:I

theyolksonyou said:

JRWhitee said:

bgebrent said:

JRWhitee said:

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

I want a ride in the truck when its finished. 

Just make sure everything is tightened up

I'll bring a torque wrench.

Check the door bolts first. 

I'll be sure to make sure the license and registration are in order.

Yeah, what could possibly go wrong with that plan?

DMW

DoubleEgger said:

theyolksonyou said:

JRWhitee said:

bgebrent said:

JRWhitee said:

tarheelmatt said:

nolaegghead said:

Cool project, Matt. 

I want to restore a vintage car one day.  I'm not going to start from scratch, hopefully, but buy someone's failed dream where they got like 90% done (and done it right).

Thanks buddy.  This will be a long project, but worth it.  

This was my late fathers 65 C10.  Wasn't really nothing special when he had it and drove it, but it is to me.  It was given to me also on my 16th birthday, though I have never driven it.  My brother had hit someone and it was parked from around 1991 till two years ago when I moved it.  

I set sail to get this restored about two years ago and that guy fell through, but he did keep the truck in his shop and also hauled it around to a new guy (once found) on his rollback.  My mom told me she'd never see that truck on the road before she died.  I was trying to make that happen, but that obviously didn't happen, though my drive is still there to do it, for both my Mom and Dad.  

The guy that's penciled me in about that time is now ready to take this on.  I wasn't "ready" to this, but it's now or never I feel.  I'll feel so much better once it's done.  

I want a ride in the truck when its finished. 

Just make sure everything is tightened up

I'll bring a torque wrench.

Check the door bolts first. 

What'd ya do?

theyolksonyou

@JRWhitee may or may not have dumped @tarheelmatt dome at NCBB2. 

bgebrent

And bourbon was or wasn't involved.

Botch

JohnnyTarheel said:

Pork Fried Rice...  BS continues to amaze me..

Okay, those perfect small white squares were pork?  I coulda swore you were doing a peas/carrots/marshmallows stir-fry!  The final result looks delish!