68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by msgross

yeah, the gas pedal area doesn't have the same contour as the firewall, other than that it seems very close. Of course I'm missing most (all) of my B-pillars, A pillars and kick panels! Figure i'll get it as close as I can and make everything else fit to it. As long as the doors work then the rest should be ok...

On another note, I couldn't bolt my high hump in. The upper holes on the firewall aren't alligned (1/4" off), i'll try again when the cab is sitting upright...

Easier to jack off of the braces when it is sitting upwright. I used a floorjack in that area to align it. becareful if you roll it onto the firewall as the gussets for the fenders hit first

[sdailey]

Looking good Mike.

Keep up the good work.

[jb4short]

Mike- the bite that was taken out near the gas pedal wasn't very big. I think Jim also trimmed a bit of the flange from the center out

[msgross]

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Mike- the bite that was taken out near the gas pedal wasn't very big. I think Jim also trimmed a bit of the flange from the center out

I'll be cutting the entire center "hump" out anyway, is that the part that you are talking about?

[ChaseDale3and8]

Looking good! That floor sure is a nice looking piece. I wish they made them for the 73-87s too! I'm really enjoying watching your build! Keep up the good work! ...Joe

[msgross]

thanks... they are pretty nice and not much more than all the parts combined...

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Mike- the bite that was taken out near the gas pedal wasn't very big. I think Jim also trimmed a bit of the flange from the center out

Originally Posted by msgross

I'll be cutting the entire center "hump" out anyway, is that the part that you are talking about?

You're rite Jon, it was a very small cut that I made at the gas pedal, the flange on the floorboard was cut to get a better alignment with the factory seam across the floor/ firewall area, just to keep them on the same plane. The hump area was moved around to get it to fit better, didn't have to take any metal out, just moved it for fit. Since Mike is going high hump, he shouldn't have any problems in this area

Thanks Jon for making this great pc. available to us...Nice work Mike

BTW, I think I found some steel headlite surrounds

[msgross]

I'll take some pics and maybe you could point out where you made the cut?

[big_al_71]

Hey Mike

My build is nowhere near as big a build as your is..
Good Luck!!!

Click "Suscribed"

Albert

[msgross]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Hey Mike

My build is nowhere near as big a build as your is..
Good Luck!!!

Click "Suscribed"

Albert

thanks, this is what happens when you buy a rusted out truck and don't know what you're getting yourself into!

Next it will be a driver when I start!

[sdailey]

Originally Posted by msgross

thanks, this is what happens when you buy a rusted out truck and don't know what you're getting yourself into!

You can say that again.

[msgross]

Originally Posted by sdailey

You can say that again.

hey, atleast I kept some of my original sheetmetal, the cab...errr, atleast the upper part!

We know some people out there that bought a truck and all they are keeping is the TC! who could that be????

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by msgross

i'll take some pics and maybe you could point out where you made the cut?

ok

[Alan's Classic]

Mike
It looks like you've got it going your way. Your doing a great job.

[msgross]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Mike
It looks like you've got it going your way. Your doing a great job.

thanks... better get shannon on top of his now!

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by msgross

thanks... better get shannon on top of his now!

He's actually been working on his. He got the cab stripped down, just waiting on me to make some room in the shop so we can get started.

[msgross]

working later tonight so I decided to fix my cab cart and get it a little higher off the ground. This will allow me to work on the corners, rockers, pillars and vents at a more comfortabe height. Should only need to roll it on its back one more time to rhino line the bottom.

[msgross]

Here is the area that doesn't match up that well on the new floor. Right behind the gas pedal, it's not contoured like the firewall...

Maybe Jim can highlight the area that he cut so that it will fit better...???

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by msgross

Here is the area that doesn't match up that well on the new floor. Right behind the gas pedal, it's not contoured like the firewall...

Maybe Jim can highlight the area that he cut so that it will fit better...???

Is the floor centered in the cab? looks like it should be more to the right in the high hump area. The flange on the floorboard looks alittle big, start in the center and work your way out. I can always take a road trip if needed! The only area that you haven't taken apart is the roof...lol

[msgross]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Is the floor centered in the cab? looks like it should be more to the right in the high hump area. The flange on the floorboard looks alittle big, start in the center and work your way out. I can always take a road trip if needed! The only area that you haven't taken apart is the roof...lol

i'll do some better measuring this weekend. And that's a lie, I haven't touched the dash or back wall... yet!

Maybe it can set beside Jon's as a 4WD tri-pro truck!

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by msgross

i'll do some better measuring this weekend. And that's a lie, I haven't touched the dash or back wall... yet!

Maybe it can set beside Jon's as a 4WD tri-pro truck!

Get in line, I have as many Tri-Pro parts as you

Given alittle time you may get into those areas as well...

[msgross]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Get in line, I have as many Tri-Pro parts as you

Given alittle time you may get into those areas as well...

There you go... Tri-Pro sponsored C-10, K-10 and K-5... I'm waitin for the parts truck to roll in any minute Jon! OK, maybe a T-shirt??



I'm fitting the high hump in right now and understand that it's not a good guide, but it isn't looking very straight at this point. pics to follow later..

[msgross]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Is the floor centered in the cab? looks like it should be more to the right in the high hump area. The flange on the floorboard looks alittle big, start in the center and work your way out. I can always take a road trip if needed! The only area that you haven't taken apart is the roof...lol

How much Yuengling is a road trip worth?

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by msgross

How much Yuengling is a road trip worth?

I can't there before wed.

[msgross]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I can't there before wed.

you should come out for Fall Carlisle in two weeks... I live right off the turnpike so you could swing by on the way home...