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Jtrux · 10-25-2008, 08:33 PM

I have read the whole build but can't quite remember, are you going back to factory with it or is this more of a restomod?

**jaros44sr** · 10-26-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Got a few more hours in today...

I thought the A-pillar cam out ok except for when I put the rocker back on, noticed it needs to move back 1/4" or so... not sure how this will affect the final fit...

I can't really see how it needs to move back though...

I'm not real happy with how these A-pillar patches fit. There was no way that all four cab support bolts were going to fit onto it...

Mike, work looks great, nice progress! Sorry, bin away fishing for a week, looks like ya have it under control.

To answer your question on the "A" post, you can change the lenght or shortness by changing the angle of matching up to the upper "A" post, depends on how you cut it. Sometimes I had to put a slot instead of a hole on the flange of the "A", talked to Jon about it, he said he was going to try to have the flange cut bigger, not that it helps you now

Just a little advice, not meant as critism, but if you just tack the parts in, makes it alot easier to take apart if its wrong, don't ask me how I know

Are your door hinges in good shape, if the pins wobble, it can mess you up in the final fitment!

Comin' along, keep at it...I'm going' backwards on mine lol

msgross · 10-26-2008, 08:47 AM

Kinda 50/50 I guess..

adding tilt, power brakes, power steering, NOS bed wood, trailer hitch, rubber floor, buddy buckets. all original equipment for a 72 not a 68...

Then do the Rancho in cab adjustable air shocks, posi rear, chrome bed strips, hidden CD/IPOD controls in glovebox, nice speakers, rear aluminum gas tank, MT classic II rims and BFG 33"AT's with an add-aleaf in the rear for a 1.5" lift.

I'm thinking newer chevy green mettalic paint (2008 ish) with an almond nose and tailgate letters...

So I guess you could say it's slightly modified while paying respect to the original truck. Heck it was a one owner work horse with all paperwork and factory tach 327 fleetside, only 1,400 made like this I think...

What do you think it needs? I'm open to ideas..

**Palf70Step** · 10-26-2008, 09:30 AM

Sounds like a good plan to me!

msgross · 10-26-2008, 02:40 PM

Well, the floor is in!

I think a little tweaking with the rockers and the A-pillar issue won't matter. Got both sides done and the firewall patch done... Should have used a little thicker sheetmetal, but it's in for now...

msgross · 10-26-2008, 02:44 PM

So as you can tell i'm no welding pro... but I think it will all hold for the next 40 years...

I love these pliers though, bought them at TSC for $6. They have two forks on them with 90 degree forks on the backside. Really pulls the metal tight for plug welding this floor back in...

I drilled some small holes in the floor to insure that I got penetration with by plug welds...

Checked out the underside and it looks good to me...

Little grinding and she'll be good as new.

Now time to lure my neighbors over with some Yuengling to help put this sucker back on the frame for winter...

On to cab corners and B-pillars then...

Chevyman63 · 10-26-2008, 03:42 PM

Good job Mike...it's good to see someone getting something done.

Great progress!

msgross · 10-26-2008, 06:57 PM

Wasn't able to get the cab mounted today. Needed a 1.5" hole saw to cut out the front cab mount. I reinforced it last year because it looked a little thin from rot. Was easy to just plate the underside and worry about it later, now it's later...

Decided to make the low hump cab a no hump cab!

I'll get the cab mounted this week when I can get some buddies over to help out...

**Palf70Step** · 10-26-2008, 07:06 PM

Very nice Mike. And yes, those pliers are VERY handy.

sourkraut · 10-26-2008, 07:31 PM

Wow looks like you have gotten a lot done thi weekend. Looks really good! I had worked on my frame and finally got it squared away am I am pleased with the body lines. I have some more welding to do and clean up. Then I am onto the exhaust and the 5 speed I picked up. Thanks again for the measurements and help. Your truck is really coming together and will be excited to see it finished!

Rust Buster · 10-26-2008, 07:44 PM

Mike,
Looks great! Paint it yourself and save some money! That's what I am doing, and I am scared to death, but we'll see...

sdailey · 10-26-2008, 07:52 PM

Dang Buddy you've been busy. It looks real good. Plus it reminds me that I need to work on mine.

Keep up the good work.

msgross · 10-26-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rust Buster

Mike,
Looks great! Paint it yourself and save some money! That's what I am doing, and I am scared to death, but we'll see...

I'll wait for you to do yours then you can bring that fancy HVLP up this way and do mine...or sell it to me if it works!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

Dang Buddy you've been busy. It looks real good. Plus it reminds me that I need to work on mine.

Keep up the good work.

Wife hasn't given me any crap this weekend since she wants to park in the garage! I'm dying to see it look like a truck again even though it will have to come apart for undercoating and paint...

**Hart_Rod** · 10-27-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I'll wait for you to do yours then you can bring that fancy HVLP up this way and do mine...or sell it to me if it works!

Wife hasn't given me any crap this weekend since she wants to park in the garage! I'm dying to see it look like a truck again even though it will have to come apart for undercoating and paint...

The truck is coming along nicely Mike. Make it the way you want since you're going to be the one driving it. I made my wife sign a prenup, the inside of the house is "hers" and the garage is mine........

.

msgross · 11-02-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

The truck is coming along nicely Mike. Make it the way you want since you're going to be the one driving it. I made my wife sign a prenup, the inside of the house is "hers" and the garage is mine........

.

Thanks, The garage does belong to the kids and I but she's not into scraping ice on the windows... We don't all live in warm climates ya'know!

msgross · 11-02-2008, 07:54 PM

Well, with winter coming the wifey is ready to park her Tahoe in my shop, errr I mean the two car garage.

So with that being said the cab found its way back on the frame today. I had to get two neighbors and a buddy to come over so that we could lift it on safely. Really no issue for four guys to handle a stripped cab.

I must say that this floor is AWESOME!!! It fit on the frame perfectly, and the mounts lined up like factory... That and the LMC cab kit is very nice. I might swap the bolts out for nyloc nuts and Grade8 bolts but that's just to stick with the theme...

I might start to like the black once it's all back together for fitment....we'll see..

This isn't the last time that the cab will be off though, I still need to weld nuts on the floor for the highhump and spray the undercoating on (next summer!)

Oh yeah, the distributer cap fits a little tighter now???? I can spin it but it's touching..... Maybe I need to modify the firewall a little... What bolts to that part inside the cab?

msgross · 11-02-2008, 08:08 PM

High hump worked out great as well....

glimmertwin01 · 11-02-2008, 08:18 PM

looks awesome Mike!
hey do you still have an extra tailgate?? I need one for my latest project a 70 K5 very solid cept the rotten tailgate...
decided to bag the bent 67 Cab and buy a 72 K10 LWB its crispy but not bent.... and i have all the parts ... and the 67 will make a good donor...
let me know

msgross · 11-02-2008, 08:23 PM

I still have my original tailgate, it pretty solid but has a good bow to it... I was going to attempt to straighten it and document the outcome... Let me know if interested... I sold the last straight one that I had...

glimmertwin01 · 11-02-2008, 08:44 PM

yeah i have one with a bow in it too but yours might not bee as bad as the extra one i have.. i am interested f the price is right.... let me know
you inspire me to get welding
D

msgross · 11-02-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glimmertwin01

yeah i have one with a bow in it too but yours might not bee as bad as the extra one i have.. i am interested f the price is right.... let me know
you inspire me to get welding
D

The only thing that my welding should inspire is that "welding lessons are worth the money"!!!!! I'm slowly getting better

Wish I would have taken voTech in high school now... I figure that it's only metal and if it doesn't work I can try again... I'll PM the pics of my tailgate, see what you think.

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-03-2008, 03:40 PM

Looking good! It's starting to look like a truck again! I see what you mean about the distributor cap being tight up against the firewall. I have to wonder that since you went to an HEI setup if that is the reason, since the HEI is a lot bigger in diameter than the point setup that it originally came with.

I know that the HEI conversion has been done lots of times on these trucks but I'm not sure how the clearance issue has been dealt with. Good luck getting it all to fit. I'm enjoying your build! Are you going to keep plugging away at it through the winter, or are you done now for the time being? ...Joe

msgross · 11-03-2008, 06:45 PM

I'm gonna keep plugging away at the cab and body over winter...

That HEI is a big one as well... I know it barely fits so I might run a smaller one or change back to electronic with external coil..

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-03-2008, 07:25 PM

Great! Looking forward to watching your progress! ...Joe

jlaird · 11-03-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

I'm gonna keep plugging away at the cab and body over winter...

That HEI is a big one as well... I know it barely fits so I might run a smaller one or change back to electronic with external coil..

I think I have the same HEI. Are your motor mounts in the forward or rear position? Hey, I just sent you a PM about the floor.

10-25-2008, 08:33 PM	#1
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! I have read the whole build but can't quite remember, are you going back to factory with it or is this more of a restomod? __________________ 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!!!

10-26-2008, 08:47 AM	#3
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! Kinda 50/50 I guess.. adding tilt, power brakes, power steering, NOS bed wood, trailer hitch, rubber floor, buddy buckets. all original equipment for a 72 not a 68... Then do the Rancho in cab adjustable air shocks, posi rear, chrome bed strips, hidden CD/IPOD controls in glovebox, nice speakers, rear aluminum gas tank, MT classic II rims and BFG 33"AT's with an add-aleaf in the rear for a 1.5" lift. I'm thinking newer chevy green mettalic paint (2008 ish) with an almond nose and tailgate letters... So I guess you could say it's slightly modified while paying respect to the original truck. Heck it was a one owner work horse with all paperwork and factory tach 327 fleetside, only 1,400 made like this I think... What do you think it needs? I'm open to ideas.. __________________ 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; 10-26-2008 at 08:49 AM.

10-26-2008, 09:30 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,929	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Sounds like a good plan to me! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-26-2008, 02:40 PM	#5
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! Well, the floor is in! I think a little tweaking with the rockers and the A-pillar issue won't matter. Got both sides done and the firewall patch done... Should have used a little thicker sheetmetal, but it's in for now... 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"

10-26-2008, 02:44 PM	#6
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! So as you can tell i'm no welding pro... but I think it will all hold for the next 40 years... I love these pliers though, bought them at TSC for $6. They have two forks on them with 90 degree forks on the backside. Really pulls the metal tight for plug welding this floor back in... I drilled some small holes in the floor to insure that I got penetration with by plug welds... Checked out the underside and it looks good to me... Little grinding and she'll be good as new. Now time to lure my neighbors over with some Yuengling to help put this sucker back on the frame for winter... On to cab corners and B-pillars then... 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"

10-26-2008, 03:42 PM	#7
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Good job Mike...it's good to see someone getting something done. Great progress! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

10-26-2008, 06:57 PM	#8
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! Wasn't able to get the cab mounted today. Needed a 1.5" hole saw to cut out the front cab mount. I reinforced it last year because it looked a little thin from rot. Was easy to just plate the underside and worry about it later, now it's later... Decided to make the low hump cab a no hump cab! I'll get the cab mounted this week when I can get some buddies over to help out... 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"

10-26-2008, 07:06 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,929	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Very nice Mike. And yes, those pliers are VERY handy. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-26-2008, 07:31 PM	#10
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Wow looks like you have gotten a lot done thi weekend. Looks really good! I had worked on my frame and finally got it squared away am I am pleased with the body lines. I have some more welding to do and clean up. Then I am onto the exhaust and the 5 speed I picked up. Thanks again for the measurements and help. Your truck is really coming together and will be excited to see it finished! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

10-26-2008, 07:44 PM	#11
Rust Buster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 547	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Mike, Looks great! Paint it yourself and save some money! That's what I am doing, and I am scared to death, but we'll see... __________________ Maj USAF 71 K5 Blazer CST 72 K20 HT383 NV4500 Mass-Flo EFI 71 K10 LWB 52 Dodge Power Wagon 67 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon 48 Dodge WDX Power Wagon My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487

10-26-2008, 07:52 PM	#12
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! Dang Buddy you've been busy. It looks real good. Plus it reminds me that I need to work on mine. Keep up the good work. __________________ Shannon

11-02-2008, 07:54 PM	#16
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! Well, with winter coming the wifey is ready to park her Tahoe in my shop, errr I mean the two car garage. So with that being said the cab found its way back on the frame today. I had to get two neighbors and a buddy to come over so that we could lift it on safely. Really no issue for four guys to handle a stripped cab. I must say that this floor is AWESOME!!! It fit on the frame perfectly, and the mounts lined up like factory... That and the LMC cab kit is very nice. I might swap the bolts out for nyloc nuts and Grade8 bolts but that's just to stick with the theme... I might start to like the black once it's all back together for fitment....we'll see.. This isn't the last time that the cab will be off though, I still need to weld nuts on the floor for the highhump and spray the undercoating on (next summer!) Oh yeah, the distributer cap fits a little tighter now???? I can spin it but it's touching..... Maybe I need to modify the firewall a little... What bolts to that part inside the cab? 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; 11-02-2008 at 07:56 PM.

11-02-2008, 08:08 PM	#17
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! High hump worked out great as well.... 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"

11-02-2008, 08:18 PM	#18
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! looks awesome Mike! hey do you still have an extra tailgate?? I need one for my latest project a 70 K5 very solid cept the rotten tailgate... decided to bag the bent 67 Cab and buy a 72 K10 LWB its crispy but not bent.... and i have all the parts ... and the 67 will make a good donor... let me know __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

11-02-2008, 08:23 PM	#19
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! I still have my original tailgate, it pretty solid but has a good bow to it... I was going to attempt to straighten it and document the outcome... Let me know if interested... I sold the last straight one that I had... __________________ 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"



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11-02-2008, 08:44 PM	#20
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! yeah i have one with a bow in it too but yours might not bee as bad as the extra one i have.. i am interested f the price is right.... let me know you inspire me to get welding D __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

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ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Looking good! It's starting to look like a truck again! I see what you mean about the distributor cap being tight up against the firewall. I have to wonder that since you went to an HEI setup if that is the reason, since the HEI is a lot bigger in diameter than the point setup that it originally came with. I know that the HEI conversion has been done lots of times on these trucks but I'm not sure how the clearance issue has been dealt with. Good luck getting it all to fit. I'm enjoying your build! Are you going to keep plugging away at it through the winter, or are you done now for the time being? ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

11-03-2008, 06:45 PM	#23
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! I'm gonna keep plugging away at the cab and body over winter... That HEI is a big one as well... I know it barely fits so I might run a smaller one or change back to electronic with external coil.. __________________ 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"

11-03-2008, 07:25 PM	#24
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Great! Looking forward to watching your progress! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

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