Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

I received a bunch of brackets and pullies from the blaster yesterday.
They will get painted and ready for install this weekend.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Here's a better pic.
Enjoy the pics.
Mike

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

When I started watching this thread, it was 2 trucks which I could wrap my head around. Now its 3, I don't know who is more crazy about trucks, you or me..LOL

Love your builds on these. I hope to find a 69-72 for my second boy and a 67 for me some day. I have a thing for the small window cabs since I have a 65 with a small window...

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

LOL Im not keeping all 3... only the Medium Bronze GMC. I started with my build and was doing the 2nd truck with the nice extra parts I have in tubs (that was building to an unmanagable hoard). Now the BB chassis is waiting in the wind a little due to the Orange cab and chassis (I got for a good dea)l and couldnt pass up.

They are all nice trucks and will make awesome builds. Ill get'em ready for the next owner to finish. If they dont sell Ill get'em painted and throw'em on EBAY.

If your looking for a 67 cab in the future, send me a PM and Ill try to help you out. I have a friend with a couple behind his shop.
Mike

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Thanks for the offer. I will keep you in mind when I get to that project...

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Got all the brackets painted yesterday but had a few pieces that had a compatibility issues with paint (or I had something on them). Either way here's an updated pic. More to come tonight I hope.
Mike

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

When I saw those yesterday they looked like NOS stuff... great job Mike....

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Nice progress!

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

They all look good from here. Even if they don't, don't let that worry you. You are the only person, who needs to be satisfied anyway.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Thanks Dan! I need to get one done and sold so I can buy the motor for Miss Represented!

I'm trying Chuck... Brought another one home today. I gotta quit doing that for a while.

Amen to that. The garage is getting cleaner and the trucks are looking better. I guess I gotta keep going.

Thanks to all for comments and support!

Mike

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Here's the next addition to the hoard.
It will be a parts truck. Ps, pb, ac, custom.
Untouched except the squirrels as caretakers while parked in a field.
Thought I'd share!
Mike

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

how about the rear bumper braces to 34446

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Lol,
I wondered what your pm was about.
I was just showing this truck to share.
If I part it in the next few weeks it will be in the parts board.
My sharing on the build thread is like an editorial From Andy Rooney...
You get "The Rest of the Story"!
Mike

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Cash, You going to be able to pull yourself away from the trucks to swing up to Wichita for Blacktop nationals this weekend?
I know Chris Carlson Hot Rods ( use to was Chaotic customs) will have a display inside Century II. I might have to swing in there and chat with him about "Class act"

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

I should have time. Might be a chance to take a break.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Well my awesome time management skills at work allowed me to finish this cluster for the orange truck! Lol
I liked the more red look of the indicators than the more correct orange color.
Seeing how the truck is orange I should maybe use it on the BB primered/Green truck.
Either way, Enjoy the pic!

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Looks good buddy...

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Very Nice!

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Worked on the AC housings today. Cleaned and cleared the housings. Then wire wheeled the lines to make them look original/new but not polished and stainless. I think the look is gonna go well with the new cast intake to match the satin look. If it doesn't match... I'll polish them. Enjoy the pics!

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Pic of the lines

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Well, it's together now. I have a friend that has the correct black sealer that goes on the housing where the lines come out. I'm getting it from him tomorrow.
Enjoy the pics... More to come!

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I also got a load of stuff back from the blaster today.
This place is amazing... Here is what I got done for $50!
SWB steel floor
Wheel tubs
3- 15x8 1/4 8lug rims
2-- 15x8 5 lug rims
1. A/C dash
Brake and fuel lines
They were dropped off yesterday and picked up on my way home today!
Here's a pic of the wheels.
*just noticed the wheel weights were still on the rim. Lol I was so happy I didn't notice it.

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The orange truck is out for paint! Well the body is...
I'm hoping to have it back in a month or so! Lol
I guess it will give me some time to clean the place up a little.
I can't wait to get a barn... this orange trucks sale will be a long way towards that reality.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Last update tonight!
The orange truck chassis got a present from the "brown guy" today!
Inner and outer tie rods. Yeah, no more pushing it around with no steering.
I'll have these detailed and installed this weekend.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

When you say "barn" what do you mean exactly, a shop style metal building?

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Im currently waiting for a company tearing down a building on base (where I work) to sell me a truckload of 10"X10"X25' laminated timbers. The date for demo has been moved 12 months already so there is nothing I can do about that. The building is 320'X850', all wood framed and even the perlins are wood (5' tall at that)! The vertical supports across the width are 13"X13"X25'. For the price im getting them for I want to frame the building with these and will order custom trusses.
Building will be approx. 40'X80'X16' with a 20' overhang on the end with heated floors throughout the bldg. I need it to house my camper, boat and an outdoor kitchen, inside bathroom and family room and of course some space for my trucks.
It would have to have 5 doors on the front and 2 on the rear for driving the camper and boat through to drop em off after use.
I have a quote for a metal building but I didnt like the cost for the view I want to match the house. I cant afford a BigDaddyO "Barnasaursus" so I gotta find a way to save some money on it.
Heres a pic of the overlay I made of the lights I want. It will give you an idea of what I want for a layout and a picture of my house. Its new so please excuse the front yard work.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Woah that thing is gonna be huge.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Id like to think its appropriate for the space! LOL
I refuse to scale anymore to save on cost.
Just need to save and figure out how to get it done.
Its going to happen I was hoping it would happen before winter but thats out of the question for this year, maybe spring. That gives me more time to save too.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

One thing is for sure you won't have a lack of space for toys.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Great size Mike for the property...

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I have a 70 c10 Iand ive found out that my altanator is not charging my battery for some reason please help

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Take the alt to auto zone and see if there is something wrong with it. If there is, ill get an extra one I have checked and send it to you. Please make sure if yours is good or not first. Let me know where the closest auto zone or O'Rileys is to your home address.

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TTT for you, Mike. I am about to install Factory A/C in my avatar truck which never had a/c. Could you share your secret sealer info with us?

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Thanks Paul... Remind me I haven't done anything! Lol it's a 3m sealant I'll take a pic of the box it came in.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Here is a pic of the box. Not sure it's absolutely correct but my friend uses this stuff when he does ac boxes. I keep it in the garage fridge since this stuff gets VERY soft when at room temp. I'll load another picture of the product in the next pic.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Here is the actual product.
There is 60 -1' long strips. I didn't need nearly as many as that but I'll be able to do maybe 3 or 4 more boxes. Knowing me, I'll do another box and give another local guy enough to do theirs.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Hey Mike,

You are doing some excellent work there. Looking forward to seeing the Broze truck finished. Good luck with the barn project when it gets going. I would hope to someday have half that size to work in :)

Keep up the good work
Take care,
Tom

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Thanks Tom,
It's not easy getting things done with 2 girls at separate colleges doing separate sports. Got sick this weekend and am just getting over it.
Looks like the bldg will have to be a springtime plan. That gives me time to get 2 trucks done to sell 'em and some money in the bank for the building.
I have 13 clusters packaged and ready to ship your way this week.

Re: 2 Projects 72 GMC “MISS REPRESENTED” and 68 Chevy “The Board Build”
 

Mike, I hope you get well soon and I know the feeling. Life gets busy for us for sure. I am on the last day of travel and currently in Oregon so I will be getting ready to get some clusters built soon. I have everything I need to build your tach cluster with the exception of time ;). No worries, will get you done before long.

Take care of yourself,
Tom

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Thanks, Mike!