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Old 08-04-2008, 09:21 AM   #276
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Re: Glock's official "Project 68" build thread

WOW, I apparently have not been getting emails for new replies! I had no idea there were recent replies to the thread!

Alex, ALWAYS good to talk to you brother! That big block looks freakin awesome!

As far as updates, well about the only update I have is the measurable dust on the truck grew by 1/8". Seriously though, it has been a crazy busy summer, and I have done nothing to the truck at all. The guy that was suppose to come over to look at it to give me an estimate on paint hasn't showed up, he says he is swamped since he fired all his bum help and is now doing everything by himself. Can't blame him though, he's busy so that is good for him.

Sadly, I'm losing the desire to work on it, and at times wish I could just trade it off for a real nice running truck that I could just get in and drive. As the kids get older I find myself doing more with them (which I WANT to do) and less time to be in the shop. Maybe this winter will change my mind, as we probably won't go snowmobiling quite as much as we did last year. If that's the case, hopefully I can find my way out to the shop more often.

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Old 08-04-2008, 10:30 AM   #277
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Re: Glock's official "Project 68" build thread

Sounds like me last year but now imma back full force and working on the truck every chance I get..
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Old 08-04-2008, 04:17 PM   #278
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I think we all go through that at one point. Hopefully, you can get back in the swing of things. Finish yours, and then maybe build one with the kids....

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Old 10-24-2008, 10:06 AM   #279
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If anyone is interested, I am going to sell the new TCI TH-350 I bought for the project. After riding in my brother's 72 since he put in a TH-700R4 behind the 402, I want to go with the TH-700 now.

Here is the for sale post:

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Old 10-24-2008, 10:24 AM   #280
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Bob,

I sent you a couple of PM's regarding the transmission.

I am definately interested in it.
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Old 10-25-2008, 07:08 PM   #281
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Nice fab work!! Thanks for the heads up on your thread. Can't wait to see your truck in paint!

PS...great snowmobile pics....been too long since I've been in your state.
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Old 10-27-2008, 01:53 PM   #282
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Look forward to seeing you next weekend Larry. Have any idea what day you might come up?

Thanks Gray Ghost! Snowmobiling season is right around the corner!

Still haven't done anything to the 68, but my son and I worked on my 70 K10 this weekend. That was enough to get my juices flowing again. I at least started clearing some of the crap it has collected on it over the past year or so. Might actually start doing a little work to finish up the dash soon. Hell, that's all that's left on it before I start priming and blocking it!

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Old 10-31-2008, 06:12 PM   #283
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OK, so I saw a post today asking for info on sectioning a front crossmember. I remembered that I printed off Captkaos's "How-To" some time ago. I have always wanted the front to be lower, but didn't really want to use lowering springs with the drop spindles. So, since I have two extra front crossmembers (one will go in Dad's truck) I am gonna give it a try!

When I get around to it I will post pics as I go.
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Old 10-31-2008, 07:56 PM   #284
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Look forward to seeing you next weekend Larry. Have any idea what day you might come up?

Thanks Gray Ghost! Snowmobiling season is right around the corner!

Still haven't done anything to the 68, but my son and I worked on my 70 K10 this weekend. That was enough to get my juices flowing again. I at least started clearing some of the crap it has collected on it over the past year or so. Might actually start doing a little work to finish up the dash soon. Hell, that's all that's left on it before I start priming and blocking it!

Here is my 70, "Goldie".


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Old 10-31-2008, 08:05 PM   #285
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Me neither!!!!
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Old 10-31-2008, 08:21 PM   #286
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Already here!! Talked to my supervisor today who is a big sledhead, and he said there was at least 2+ feet in the higher elevations, where he normally rides. I'm not sure we got that much all of last winter or the winter previous. Don't worry, judging by your location, I'm sure the snow can't be too far off
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Old 11-03-2008, 01:03 PM   #287
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Thanks Larry, was good to see you again!

OK, so the TH350 is now gone. It will soon be burning up the road in Lemield's sweet green 70 CST.

So, now it's time to find me a TH700 core to use for a mock-up, then I can get the engine moved up (still in the 6-cyl position), get the exhaust lengthened, and move the trans crossmember back (or build a new one).

But first, I will be working on finishing the sheetmetal work on the cab. Mostly consists of the dash (finish welding & grinding, finish glove box opening and bracing, cut holes for the cup holders), and seam sealing. I also need to do something to the bottom of the cab. Prime and undercoat or ??????
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Old 11-03-2008, 01:41 PM   #288
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Thanks Larry, was good to see you again!

OK, so the TH350 is now gone. It will soon be burning up the road in Lemield's sweet green 70 CST.

So, now it's time to find me a TH700 core to use for a mock-up, then I can get the engine moved up (still in the 6-cyl position), get the exhaust lengthened, and move the trans crossmember back (or build a new one).

But first, I will be working on finishing the sheetmetal work on the cab. Mostly consists of the dash (finish welding & grinding, finish glove box opening and bracing, cut holes for the cup holders), and seam sealing. I also need to do something to the bottom of the cab. Prime and undercoat or ??????

Bob,

Thanks again for the transmission. As usual, it was a pleasure to visit with you and your family....your kids are great! I got the grand tour of the trucks and it was great!

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Old 11-03-2008, 04:50 PM   #289
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Crapola! I forgot to add that along with the sectioned front cross member, I am going to add a U-notch in the frame over the rear end. Going to go with 6" springs in the rear for now, but I wanted it set up to bag it if the desire was to ever strike me.
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Old 11-09-2008, 04:38 PM   #290
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Wow, real work got done today! Haha!

I got the inner frame for the glove box built. I got it screwed in place to the dash, then ate lunch. I'm heading back out right now to drill some holes then start plug welding it in place. Once that is done, I will get the cupholders located and cut. If I have time today, I'll install everything into the dash and take some pics.

I have pics of the glove box frame, and I'll post all the pics up later tonight or tomorrow.
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Old 11-09-2008, 10:47 PM   #291
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OK, the first real progress pictures in a long time!!!

I first got the frame work made for the glove box. Once that was done, I screwed it to the dash, then drilled several holes so I could plug weld the frame to the dash. Once that was done, I welded the ends of the frame to the original dash metal. This keeps the new dash and glove box from moving or wiggling. It is rock solid. I still need to do a little adjusting to the glove box latch because it is real tight, but that won't take long.

Next I made a template for the cup holders and drew them out on the dash. Cut those with the air saw, trimmed, and drilled mounting holes.

With all the holes that have been cut on the dash, the center section has been stretched to the point that even with everything installed, it was very wavy. So I had to install bracing between the cup holders and radio, and the radio and A/C controller. The bracing is plug welded to the dash, and the ends of the bracing is also welded to the original dash metal. Rock solid!

So now, the dash is perfectly flat. Well, within a 1/16" at least. So after everything was braced and the plug welds were ground down, I installed everything to see what it looked like.

So far, I am extremely happy with the way it is turning out. This definitely lit a fire under my arse to get this thing done! This dash project was the last major thing that needs done to the cab. I still have to sperad a little filler on the dash, finish grinding the tack welds around the outside of the dash, seam seal everything, do a little grinding here and there, make a plate for a fuse panel to mount to, and I am pretty much ready to get it in primer.
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Old 11-09-2008, 10:54 PM   #293
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My daughter had my camera taking pictures of anything and everything she saw in the shop. Her 4-wheeler, her brother, even busted me!
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That dash is looking sweet... can't wait to see how the rest turns out.

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Very nice. Glad to see you back on it!
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Wow! That looks great! I'm glad to see your back at it too!
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Old 11-10-2008, 09:14 AM   #298
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Very nice glock keep up the good work that dash looks b!tchin.
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Old 11-10-2008, 11:34 AM   #299
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Thanks guys! It felt good to get this part done, it was the biggest hurdle to get it ready for paint. There are still a few things left to do to the cab, but they are minor compared to the dash.
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Great work and nice custom touches!
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