Trying to get started

[Tyler Green]

I have watched this thread over the last few years and finally have a truck to post about. Still trying to figure out how to navigate and search so bare with me.

My truck is a 1980 c20 3+3 Camper special. Me and the truck have a history that I will detail below.

This truck was my dads that he got used sometime in the mid 80's I believe. It was just a stock c20 with a 454. He then turned it into the truck that it is today (profile pic). Unfortunately my dad passed away right before I turned 4. My mom kept it for a couple of years and then sold it. Fast forward about 10 years and the guy that bought the truck still had it. Once I knew who had the truck and had kept it exactly how it was I started the negotiations. Problem is this took 6 years. But I finally have my dads truck back in all it glory. The truck is the only tangible memory I have I'm now trying to figure out the steps to stop the rusting and get it running again.

Very long post but hope to have a build thread soon and get everybody's advice. Thanks!

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[Honky Kong jr]

Welcome cool story and cool truck.

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

That is a great story. I'm glad you got it back, and I'm sentimental just like that so I feel you. My dad's gone, too, so I cling to all of his stuff, and if I found more stuff that he had, the negotiations would commence.

 

[bucket]

Howdy!

It's a cool truck and a nice story, but I can't imagine what it must be like to lose a father at such a young age. Very glad you were able to get the same truck back though!

 

[RustyPile]

Cool truck, cool story.. Welcome from East Texas...

 

[CCSS]

Awesome that you got the truck. Welcome from East Tn

 

[animal]

Great story Tyler.

 

[78C10BigTen]

That is a great story. I'm glad you got it back, and I'm sentimental just like that so I feel you. My dad's gone, too, so I cling to all of his stuff, and if I found more stuff that he had, the negotiations would commence.

I too have a similar situation and sentiments.

 

[74 Shortbed]

Welcome to the site, way cool..

 

[1973c10]

welcome aboard

 

[Old77]

 

[WFO]

Welcome from the Texas Panhandle.

 

[LDO]

Welcome.

 

[Snoots]

Absolutely! You da man! You'll make your dad proud!

You'll find plenty of rust recovery stories here and a WHOLE LOT of great tips and tricks.

Welcome from GA.