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11-22-2008, 07:47 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Didn't get any work done but am starting to look at getting my dodge buddy buckets redone, or fixed. Need to alter the end brackets so that it will mimick the chevy buckets and bolt onto the floor.
Anyone with chevy buddy's want to measure their end brackets for me so that I can get a set bent up? thanks...
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11-22-2008, 10:23 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Are you going to completely recover or just try and fix what is there? Also dont forget that if you need help bending up the metal to let me know!
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11-22-2008, 11:26 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
don't know... depends on what it will take to fix what's there... I don't mind the black vinyl with the lines... but i'm not gonna spend $200 to fix the old when all new is $400 or something...
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11-23-2008, 02:08 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
thanks, i'm still cautious on melting through so I am doing 500 tack welds on pieces. I need to start running some short beads on the sheetmetal next. Not enough to overheat but enough to prevent 500 little pinholes!
I'll have to look that stuff up. I've just been grinding and then going back with the welder to seal up the pinholes. Helps to hold a light behind the panel and see the "stars"...
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11-26-2008, 06:54 AM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Well, Mike looks like I am going to go the whole floor route I had taken out the gas tank and have holes under there! Also remember us discussing the "L" brackets I have them also so that will help you when you put it in my new floor pan!
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12-01-2008, 07:20 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Mike, I just finished reading your thread from start to present, you are doing a great job. Being a relocated New Yorker I too know about that RUST. (Love my Yankees, and how about them Giants!!!!) I just wanted you to know you are an insperation to all of us to get off our duffs and get something done on our trucks, mine has been sitting now for way to long. Its a 1987 Scottsdale 4x4 SWB and its covered in cancer, Ive stripped it down to the frame, and done what I could, but Im working outside as my garage is an 8x10 with a regular door on it Its great to put the tools but thats about it. and the driveway is sand, dont dare using jack stands..... anyway keep up the great work ....look forward to seeing your done Randy
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As far as local stuff, i've been in PA for three years now and HAD to be a Yankees fan, as my father-in-law! And i'm still a die hard Colts fan since they moved to Indy when I was a kid... Thanks again and hopefully this things will look like a truck again by spring...
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12-02-2008, 02:36 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
What year is the Tahoe? GM also had issues with the electronic dash push button switches. They tend to break solder connections. My silverado has been doing it for the past couple years. Intermitently (sp?) the light will come on and after a restart it goes away. It hasn't bothered me enough yet to replace it. I was told on GM-trucks.com that you can take it apart and resolder the connections, but I couldn't get the stupid thing apart to do it, so I just put it back in.
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12-02-2008, 02:47 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
2005 tahoe... panel works fine. it's problems in the computer. As long as it doesn't leave us stranded I can deal with little "gremlins"
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12-05-2008, 08:13 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Not much work on the truck lately.. did work on this though... gotta get ready for old man winter....
maybe tomorrow I can try some cab corners.. 
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12-08-2008, 10:32 AM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Mike,
your project is looking good. keep up the good work!
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12-08-2008, 09:56 AM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
I got mine done just last week too. Just in time it rurns out. I have a JD 112 from 1971, matches the truck I guess.
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12-08-2008, 12:53 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
I don't want it stolen!
Jim, Hopefully the wife doesn't back into the garage door...again! Her commute is a whopping 1/4 mile!
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12-12-2008, 04:25 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Board member Ilike72s made me some awesome buddy seat brackets... This are very well made out of 1/8" steel and fit perfect... Even my little buddy likes the buddy buckets...
THis was just a quick mockup but you get the idea...       
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12-12-2008, 04:58 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Looking good Mike.
By the way, is that a truck or van tilt you have?
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12-12-2008, 05:32 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
THat's a van tilt.. I have the parts to modify it for a floor shift, just haven't done it yet.
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12-12-2008, 05:35 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Damn...I love those Buddy Buckets....I wish I could find a set out here....I almost bought an entire truck for $1,400 the other day just to get the seats....but I came to my senses...
Mike, I saw where you are worried a bit about fitting yourself in comfortably with that seat....Have you given any thought to doing that column shortening mod that I read about ?....I'm gonna look into it as the steering wheel is just to close for comfort for me.... Dan
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12-12-2008, 05:38 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
THese are dodge buddy buckets even... but they are much nicer than a bench...
I will be installing the column closer than stock like the shortening thread shows... I might also drop these seat brackets 1" since i'm currently looking out the top 5" of the window (that's what happens when you're 6'3" and mostly torso!)
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12-12-2008, 05:55 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Mike, those look really good! Ilike72, did a very good job!
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12-29-2008, 09:19 AM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
Trying to decide to run the NOS bed wood that I have or to go with Red Oak and SS strips. My local amish cabinet guy can make a set for $330 and said that oak is pretty cheap right now...
What do you guys think? Options are 1. NOS black stained pine with SS or black PC strips/blts 2. Red Oak or Walnut with SS strips 3. Pine stained black with SS or black strips and sell the NOS stuff... Either way i'lll get something done this week since i'm off till the 2nd...   
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12-29-2008, 07:37 PM
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Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!
i personally like oak, i have red oak in the floor of my truck. would not use anything else., well maybe maple or walnut but , cha ching
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