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CC69Rat · 03-05-2012, 09:49 AM

Did you check to see if the cheerleader was sitting on the hood? .. maybe?

**nlped** · 03-05-2012, 05:12 PM

Sounds to me like the struts need to be stronger & longer...typical damn cheerleaders

Hezie · 03-08-2012, 10:29 PM

Looks like it opens about like mine Brian.I like it and if you need it higher you can take the struts loose and get the cheerleader to hold it up!

funkytechmonkey · 03-08-2012, 10:32 PM

Nate thinks I must have a defective strut. He is sending new ones. I hope those work.

other good new I believe I have worked up a deal to sell the other frame from under the 68. I got a warning from my HOA that I have to move it within 10 days.

AND today I got some new 67 triplus fenders to mount my new Slosh Tubz to.

Now I just need the time to get all of this stuff done.

Bennett68C10 · 03-08-2012, 10:41 PM

Brian let me know how the quality of those Tri-Plus fenders are. I might be going that direction as well instead of tying to fix mine.
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**oldman3** · 03-09-2012, 12:15 AM

Brian, make sure to check the crown of the fender to the hood. The repop fenders I got for the 67 didn't have the same crown, it was more flat, just my 2 cents....Jim

mcbassin · 03-09-2012, 01:21 AM

Very clean install of the hinges and firewall shave. Sorry to hear about the issue with the struts. I've been thinking about designing some hinges for my truck. Keep up the progress.

nibs · 03-10-2012, 03:45 AM

DAAAAAAMN son! Love the build... Gonna keep up on this one

funkytechmonkey · 03-12-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Brian, make sure to check the crown of the fender to the hood. The repop fenders I got for the 67 didn't have the same crown, it was more flat, just my 2 cents....Jim

They didn't match up too well in the front. I am just going to use my factory fenders for the Slosh Tubz. here are a few pics.

funkytechmonkey · 03-12-2012, 11:41 AM

I do have some good news... I have the motor, inside the cab and the rear all wired up and ready to go. After I get the fenders and tubz installed I will be able to run the front lights and the wiring will be complete!

68GMCCustom · 03-12-2012, 12:49 PM

my right front does the same thing..........guess you just pull it and look for a decent OEM?

funkytechmonkey · 03-12-2012, 06:57 PM

sneak peak... one Slosh tub kinda in. I love the way they look. very smooth and clean. I did an ok job cutting the fender. it made me really nervous cutting that out. its bot perfect but I hope it will work. tI didn't realize I couldn't run my factory battery tray. so that's going to set me back a little more. being the noob I am this seems to be a bit of a challenge. hopefully I can find an easy solution for this. I was thinking battery in the back but I just finished all my wiring this weekend so I hate to pull all that back out and rerun it back down the frame to the rear. any help would be greatly appreciated.

**67cheby** · 03-12-2012, 07:16 PM

LOOKS KILLER ...as far as the battery ?? they look so much better hidden in the back ! maybe one of the kinetic batteries that are much much smaller ?

funkytechmonkey · 03-12-2012, 08:34 PM

I may just go with a rear battery. The tub has a little gangster lean to it in the pic... I hadn't bolted up the bottom of the fender yet. Well now on to the drivers side.
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**67cheby** · 03-12-2012, 09:58 PM

They do have somewhat of a lean to them, because of how the tire cambers when fully dumped
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Bennett68C10 · 03-13-2012, 08:02 AM

Tubz are look great, can't wait to see a finished pic of both installed.

funkytechmonkey · 03-14-2012, 12:15 AM

FIRED THE MOTOR UP TODAY WITH THE KEY!!!

I'm getting excited now. she's almost there. this is what I have left. add exhaust to that.

**67cheby** · 03-14-2012, 05:40 AM

Sweet ! Can't wait to hear my motor fire up !
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chuckmc8 · 03-15-2012, 06:43 AM

Brian, Did that fitting work on the PS line?

dnd1978 · 03-15-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by funkytechmonkey

I just found out that I am able to post pics from my phone....sweeet..test 1

The end is in sight!!

funkytechmonkey · 03-15-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckmc8

Brian, Did that fitting work on the PS line?

I ordered some from nate at porterbuilt and I failed to mention I had a late model powerstering pump. So we have to order another set. I would much rather use something clean than trying to weld those two together.
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Dragun12 · 03-15-2012, 10:54 AM

this is an awsome build funkytechmonkey i hope one day i can start my build

CC69Rat · 03-15-2012, 11:53 AM

Brian - you planning to paint this truck, or stay with the red? The paint looks good now, but just curious.

funkytechmonkey · 03-15-2012, 12:55 PM

I will be painting it. Yea from far away the paint looks good. But when you get up close to it there are a ton of things wrong with it. I will prob stay with the same color.

Tinkermc · 03-15-2012, 09:26 PM

I just reqd from start to here. For a rookie you have done an amazing job. The dark blue you mentioned in the beggining should look reallly nice. Wheels were a real nice choice. keep it up

03-05-2012, 09:49 AM	#351
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" Did you check to see if the cheerleader was sitting on the hood? .. maybe? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-05-2012, 05:12 PM	#352
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" Sounds to me like the struts need to be stronger & longer...typical damn cheerleaders __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-08-2012, 10:29 PM	#353
Hezie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dahlonega Ga. Posts: 137	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" Looks like it opens about like mine Brian.I like it and if you need it higher you can take the struts loose and get the cheerleader to hold it up! __________________ Hezie My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375244

03-08-2012, 10:32 PM	#354
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" Nate thinks I must have a defective strut. He is sending new ones. I hope those work. other good new I believe I have worked up a deal to sell the other frame from under the 68. I got a warning from my HOA that I have to move it within 10 days. AND today I got some new 67 triplus fenders to mount my new Slosh Tubz to. Now I just need the time to get all of this stuff done. Attached Images __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

03-08-2012, 10:41 PM	#355
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" Brian let me know how the quality of those Tri-Plus fenders are. I might be going that direction as well instead of tying to fix mine. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-09-2012, 12:15 AM	#356
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" Brian, make sure to check the crown of the fender to the hood. The repop fenders I got for the 67 didn't have the same crown, it was more flat, just my 2 cents....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-09-2012, 01:21 AM	#357
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" Very clean install of the hinges and firewall shave. Sorry to hear about the issue with the struts. I've been thinking about designing some hinges for my truck. Keep up the progress. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-10-2012, 03:45 AM	#358
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" DAAAAAAMN son! Love the build... Gonna keep up on this one __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

03-12-2012, 11:41 AM	#360
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" I do have some good news... I have the motor, inside the cab and the rear all wired up and ready to go. After I get the fenders and tubz installed I will be able to run the front lights and the wiring will be complete! __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

03-12-2012, 12:49 PM	#361
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" my right front does the same thing..........guess you just pull it and look for a decent OEM? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

03-12-2012, 06:57 PM	#362
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" sneak peak... one Slosh tub kinda in. I love the way they look. very smooth and clean. I did an ok job cutting the fender. it made me really nervous cutting that out. its bot perfect but I hope it will work. tI didn't realize I couldn't run my factory battery tray. so that's going to set me back a little more. being the noob I am this seems to be a bit of a challenge. hopefully I can find an easy solution for this. I was thinking battery in the back but I just finished all my wiring this weekend so I hate to pull all that back out and rerun it back down the frame to the rear. any help would be greatly appreciated. Attached Images __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

03-12-2012, 07:16 PM	#363
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" LOOKS KILLER ...as far as the battery ?? they look so much better hidden in the back ! maybe one of the kinetic batteries that are much much smaller ? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-12-2012, 08:34 PM	#364
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" I may just go with a rear battery. The tub has a little gangster lean to it in the pic... I hadn't bolted up the bottom of the fender yet. Well now on to the drivers side. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

03-12-2012, 09:58 PM	#365
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" They do have somewhat of a lean to them, because of how the tire cambers when fully dumped Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-13-2012, 08:02 AM	#366
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" Tubz are look great, can't wait to see a finished pic of both installed. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10



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03-14-2012, 12:15 AM	#367
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" FIRED THE MOTOR UP TODAY WITH THE KEY!!! I'm getting excited now. she's almost there. this is what I have left. add exhaust to that. Attached Images __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

03-14-2012, 05:40 AM	#368
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" Sweet ! Can't wait to hear my motor fire up ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-15-2012, 06:43 AM	#369
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" Brian, Did that fitting work on the PS line? __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

03-15-2012, 10:54 AM	#372
Dragun12 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: sun city ,ca Posts: 121	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" this is an awsome build funkytechmonkey i hope one day i can start my build

03-15-2012, 11:53 AM	#373
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" Brian - you planning to paint this truck, or stay with the red? The paint looks good now, but just curious. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-15-2012, 12:55 PM	#374
funkytechmonkey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 1,080	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" I will be painting it. Yea from far away the paint looks good. But when you get up close to it there are a ton of things wrong with it. I will prob stay with the same color. __________________ Never wrenched a day in my life and now... Im doing a frame off restoration on a 1968 C10 with a Porterbuilt Dropmember, Acuair E-Level kit, Boyd Welds Gas tank and mild c-notch. Click here to view my build

03-15-2012, 09:26 PM	#375
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project "Funky Monkey" I just reqd from start to here. For a rookie you have done an amazing job. The dark blue you mentioned in the beggining should look reallly nice. Wheels were a real nice choice. keep it up

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