Project "Sweet 16"

[oldman3]

That's one sweet looking truck, brings back memories of my 32 Chevy Sedan I had for 20 yrs. Here's a quick shot....Jim

[mknittle]

If it were mine I would do a one ton dually resto-rod.

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by oldman3

That's one sweet looking truck, brings back memories of my 32 Chevy Sedan I had for 20 yrs. Here's a quick shot....Jim

That is nice!

[rambler]

that truck is nice !

[skymangs]

Very nice Jim!

Well, direction decided. The 216 is in.

So it's going to be our own version of a "resto-mod". I had to do a little fab for the 216 to settle in nicely, so it is no longer "totally uncut".

Truck will be 216 powered, mid 50's farm truck 4 speed granny, open driveshaft, 2 speed rear end (hydraulic brakes added), and shortened fromt he 157" wheelbase down to the 131" wheelbase (a factory offered wheelbase for that year). Flat bed with staggered stake sides. This will be a LONG project, done is phases, since the owner is on a tight budget.

[oldman3]

Sounds like a plan...Jim

[Greaser50]

Originally Posted by skymangs

So we installed the seat on Friday, only to find that it was pretty "wobbly" (as my son put it). After scratching my head for a sec, I realized that the entire floor was flexing under the seat (front to rear). That certainly won't do. Here's the fix I came up with. Welded 1/8th in plate from the rear "bulkhead" forward to span the factory recess in the floor pan. Then trussed it with 1/8th inch plate to fill the recess, kicking the legs out at about a 20 deg angle. We re-mounted the seat this afternoon, and I'm happy to report no flexing of the floor anymore! Peeling up that Peel and Seal really did suck though!

Where did you get the "Seal and Seal" Im in Sedalia

[skymangs]

Peel-n-seal came from Lowes. So far it has worked very well. Are you planning on coming to the August Warrensburg Car Show?

[av8tr33337]

I re-read your entire build again tonight. I’m just amazed at how quick you got it all put together. Obviously no lack of motivation in your shop. I'm hitting 50 and slowing down a little and doing it all myself while working 2 jobs make it slow going. Seeing what you have accomplished sure is an inspiration. Can't wait to get back on my build after I recover from some foot surgery.

I’ve got a cousin in the Conway Missouri area who has done a few of these trucks but never an S10 conversion. He is watching mine and getting kinda interested in the concept. He goes to some of the local shows and swap meets in the Springfield area and I hope to meet him out there in the next couple years if I get my truck on the road by then. Might even run into you and your boy out there sometime. Would be nice to see you and some others from that area that frequent this forum. I know Warrensburg is a long way from Springfield but hey, it could happen.

Take care

Bartman

[skymangs]

Bartman, nonsense. We go to Springfield for a BBQ every now and again! Thank you for the kind compliments. There are lots of Kansas City area shows that we'll be frequenting as well. In fact, Sept 6-8 is the Midwest All Truck Nats in Independence.

Any questions on our build, feel free to ask.

[B85]

Thanks for showing the build. New here and looking into a S10 build.
Thanks again.
Randy

[stealth_weapons]

Hey Sarge, there is a car show in marshall on the 5th of October. here is the info http://www.marshallnews.com/classifieds/flyer/1191126 we registered already, doubt there will be a lot of others around but who knows.

[skymangs]

Thanks Stealth, we'll look into it. That may even be a free weekend for us!

[STOCKISH]

I love how this one turned out. Looks amazing.

[skymangs]

Thanks, we're pretty pleased with it. Hopefully my new one will turn out even nicer!

[oossuuu754]

Most of you know that Chris was injured very badly in a shop fire a couple weeks ago. I have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help Chris (AKA SKYMANGS, Ole Sarge) and his family with medical expenses. Please share this with as many people as possible. Chris was the first to help with any questions, lets see if we can help him out here: Chris Klapp, AKA: SKYMANGS, Ole Sarge

[oossuuu754]

Chris' wife posted this on his Facebook page yesterday:

"Chris had surgery today and he did well. They did a trac and cleaned up some of his burn areas. He is doing well this evening other than a slight fever."

Chris loves working on these trucks, when he was building my truck it was hard to tell who was more excited, me or him. Chris was always the first to offer any advice to the forum members here. Pleasde help him and his family via the GoFundMe campaign that I set up to help Chris (AKA SKYMANGS, Ole Sarge) and his family with any medical expenses. Here is the link to the campaign

http://www.gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8

[drtybiker]

I have just read the thread and am deeply saddened to hear this has happened to a man with so much giving in his heart I hope and pray for a speedy recovery, and I do pray for his family to have the strength to make it threw these tough times. Stay strong you all......Lenny (drtybiker)

[lgh1157]

Originally Posted by skymangs

99. totally agree! The epoxy turned out to be very easy to work with. Sands beatutifully. Given the opportunity, I'd definately go this route over an aftermarket wheel in the future.

Here is a pic of the wheel with the second application of epoxy, wet sanded, and it'll maybe be ready for filler primer tomorrow... Looks like it will come out pretty nice.

I also got the steering column primed, wet sanded, and painted (Michael is going with a dark metallic brown for all the metal work inside). But I'm afraid to touch it, cause it looks so nice... My luck I'll drop it and scratch it!

Amazing work !!!!