68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! - Page 16 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sdailey · 09-16-2008, 08:10 AM

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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 · 09-16-2008, 08:15 AM

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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????

sdailey · 09-16-2008, 08:17 AM

Hey, I kept the tranny as well.

Alan's Classic · 09-16-2008, 12:17 PM

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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 · 09-18-2008, 02:05 PM

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 · 09-18-2008, 02:07 PM

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...???

Alan's Classic · 09-18-2008, 07:53 PM

On your contour problem from I can see, I'd use a little heat and hammer and dolly it to where it needs to be. Just a thought.

Alan's Classic · 09-18-2008, 07:55 PM

I might even make a relief cut so I could move it to where I need it to be.

msgross · 09-19-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I might even make a relief cut so I could move it to where I need it to be.

I think it just needs that in the area above the two holes, where it meets the firewall... Nothing big though.

jb4short · 09-19-2008, 06:49 AM

I would relieve the firewall and dolly everything into place (I would watch someone relieve the firewall and dolly it into place...I know my limitations)

msgross · 09-19-2008, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

I would relieve the firewall and dolly everything into place (I would watch someone relieve the firewall and dolly it into place...I know my limitations)

While you log a few miles on that treadmill in your shop!

Now we know the real reason it's out there... to watch your worker bees...

That might be the better answer though Jon, the firewall would move easier....

jb4short · 09-19-2008, 10:13 AM

Do I look like I've logged any miles on the treadmill? Like all good excercise equipment it just gets moved from one place to the other and collects dust. At least they don't have clothes hanging from them like the stuff at the house.

msgross · 09-19-2008, 10:18 AM

Got some new patch panels in the mail today... I never would have thought that I would look to Minnesota for rust free metal... A board member was scraping a cab and took the time to cut these out for me... Thanks again Brent (brossow)...

Now I just have to decide how much am I gonna cut out of my cab. I don't want to go to far on this project ya know...

Jtrux · 09-19-2008, 10:36 AM

Just started reading this thread, it's a shame they don't make cabs new like they do the 69 camaros or you'd be driving that thing already.

msgross · 09-19-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Just started reading this thread, it's a shame they don't make cabs new like they do the 69 camaros or you'd be driving that thing already.

It's only a matter of time and I bet they will. Don't know that i'd spend the money though. They already make 47-55 shells for $9K!

estig70 · 09-19-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

It's only a matter of time and I bet they will. Don't know that i'd spend the money though. They already make 47-55 shells for $9K!

Fiberglass are available.................http://www.usbody.com/Pages_Trucks/67-Chevy.htm

Eric

msgross · 09-19-2008, 01:17 PM

no thanks... $6,600 but atleast it won't rust!

estig70 · 09-19-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

no thanks... $6,600 but atleast it won't rust!

Rust??? Metal Free!!!

Eric

**jaros44sr** · 09-19-2008, 04:32 PM

I go away fishing for 3 days and look what happens

How hard is it to highlight an area, I've only bin using this thing for a couple of years

vtblazer · 09-19-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I don't want to go to far on this project ya know...

Uh-huh...

msgross · 09-19-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Uh-huh...

I was wondering if anyone would catch that one!!

**jaros44sr** · 09-19-2008, 10:26 PM

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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 · 09-19-2008, 11:00 PM

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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** · 09-20-2008, 10:17 AM

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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 · 09-20-2008, 11:51 AM

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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..

09-16-2008, 08:17 AM	#378
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Hey, I kept the tranny as well. __________________ Shannon

09-18-2008, 02:05 PM	#380
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! 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. Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-18-2008, 02:07 PM	#381
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! 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...??? Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 09-19-2008 at 12:36 AM.

09-18-2008, 07:53 PM	#382
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! On your contour problem from I can see, I'd use a little heat and hammer and dolly it to where it needs to be. Just a thought. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

09-18-2008, 07:55 PM	#383
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I might even make a relief cut so I could move it to where I need it to be. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

09-19-2008, 06:49 AM	#385
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I would relieve the firewall and dolly everything into place (I would watch someone relieve the firewall and dolly it into place...I know my limitations)

09-19-2008, 10:13 AM	#387
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Do I look like I've logged any miles on the treadmill? Like all good excercise equipment it just gets moved from one place to the other and collects dust. At least they don't have clothes hanging from them like the stuff at the house.

09-19-2008, 10:18 AM	#388
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Got some new patch panels in the mail today... I never would have thought that I would look to Minnesota for rust free metal... A board member was scraping a cab and took the time to cut these out for me... Thanks again Brent (brossow)... Now I just have to decide how much am I gonna cut out of my cab. I don't want to go to far on this project ya know... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 09-19-2008 at 10:20 AM.

09-19-2008, 10:36 AM	#389
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Just started reading this thread, it's a shame they don't make cabs new like they do the 69 camaros or you'd be driving that thing already. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

09-19-2008, 01:17 PM	#392
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! no thanks... $6,600 but atleast it won't rust! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-19-2008, 04:32 PM	#394
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,709	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I go away fishing for 3 days and look what happens How hard is it to highlight an area, I've only bin using this thing for a couple of years __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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