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msgross · 12-30-2008, 07:26 PM

Got a little work done today...

John (sourkrout) and I went to the Junkyard on Saturday... besides it being a large skating rink we made out alright. I pulled a crank pulley from a 70's chevy in hopes that I could make something work on mine.. Well, it kinda works, with a little modifacation I made a quad pulley! I only need three but it willwork for now. With some spacers that Rackman sent me I was able to get it all lined up nicely...

Also found a few 67/68 steering wheels for $5 each! coudn't pass that up...

I pulled my van tilt apart (that was FUN?!?). I think I will be able to get it back together... they are fairly simple once you figure out how to dismantle it...

Then I spent tha majority of my afternoon cleaning up the workbenches...what a mess...

sourkraut · 12-30-2008, 10:13 PM

when can you come over and clean my garage?

msgross · 12-30-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

when can you come over and clean my garage?

I only showed the clean part!

I'll bring some crap over to weld... i'll clean and you weld

sourkraut · 12-31-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I only showed the clean part!

I'll bring some crap over to weld... i'll clean and you weld

sounds like a deal to me!!

Rack Man · 12-31-2008, 12:28 AM

Glad those spacers helped out....Quick question, what is the deal with the double groove alternator pulley...what purpose does it serve!

BTW, I'd use the NOS bed wood if I were you....I think thats cool just knowing that it is indeed NOS....are any of the boards cracked?

Dan

msgross · 12-31-2008, 01:21 AM

Nope, no cracked boards. A few have some small spots or raised grain or stain but nothing big.

I could sell the wood for $400 but an oak set is gonna cost me $330 plus finishing.... or $200 for pine plus finishing so i'm not that far ahead.

I'm thinking the black with SS strips... and leave the NOS stickers that are on bottom... some are on top though...

As far as the pulley I don't know. It states that it had the 42 amp alternator so I assume that the double stuff was stock. But who knows.... The quad crank will just clear a fan though...

BTW I have a fan with clutch if you are looking for one.

Rack Man · 12-31-2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Nope, no cracked boards. A few have some small spots or raised grain or stain but nothing big.

I could sell the wood for $400 but an oak set is gonna cost me $330 plus finishing.... or $200 for pine plus finishing so i'm not that far ahead.

I'm thinking the black with SS strips... and leave the NOS stickers that are on bottom... some are on top though...

As far as the pulley I don't know. It states that it had the 42 amp alternator so I assume that the double stuff was stock. But who knows.... The quad crank will just clear a fan though...

BTW I have a fan with clutch if you are looking for one.

I don't know if that the double groove pulley was stock...I've never seen one before on any of the stock trucks....I did a quick google search and they say they are used to ensure added retention at high RPMs

If you decide to go down to a single groove, then you could just use a double groove on the waterpump and a triple on the crank.....I have a single crank pulley that would probably work with that double crank pulley you just got....Let me know.....

Is that fan you have a 6 or 7 blade?....I found a six blade in a pile of old Camaro parts I have in the attic....but it has a cracked blade..I was thinking of welding it up but I was worried that it was wind up being out of balance...If yours is good....I'll take it...let me know what you need for it...

Dan

msgross · 12-31-2008, 09:33 AM

Let me see if the fan fits into the 4wd shroud. I bought it from a board member but it's 19.25" and seven blade I think...

**jaros44sr** · 12-31-2008, 09:47 AM

Can I vote for the NOS wood and unpolished SS rails,and hardware?

Rokcrln · 01-04-2009, 02:27 AM

That looks great!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

msgross · 01-04-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Gotta love burning in new metal,

.

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

looking good!

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Originally Posted by Rack Man

Thats some pretty handy work there Mike......keep it up...your make great progress!

Dan

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

That looks great!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thanks guys, don't worry...your welding jobs are still safe!

Kevin, should I tack this more before stitching it? I don't like how it comes out when I tack the whole thing...too many holes still to fill in... Also should there be any gap deep in the corner of the rocker and should the cab corner and rocker have a tight seam on the lower curve?

ChaseDale3and8 · 01-04-2009, 02:59 PM

Nice work Mike! I have heard that the Tabco patch panels are the best that you can buy. Looks like they fit pretty darn good! How is the thickness of them? Can you tell a difference between them and other brands? ...Joe

msgross · 12-31-2008, 09:55 AM

Unpolished might be a better route, then I don't have to polish it every time...

**jaros44sr** · 12-31-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Unpolished might be a better route, then I don't have to polish it every time...

If you look at Jon's it looks like chrome, if you look at mine it looks like.......well, stainless steel. Depending on what your building, Jon's is a show truck, mine is a work truck. Bling or no bling

msgross · 12-31-2008, 10:38 AM

Jon is bling isn't he!

**jaros44sr** · 12-31-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Jon is bling isn't he!

Jon is all about bling, just look at his engine and wheels. It speaks volumes

*lghtng2* · 01-02-2009, 03:33 AM

wow sweet build!

msgross · 01-02-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lghtng2

wow sweet build!

thanks... kinda slow right now with the holidays and chilly weather..

my67chevytruck · 01-02-2009, 06:10 PM

looking good Mike...

msgross · 01-02-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

looking good Mike...

thanks...

msgross · 01-03-2009, 07:16 PM

I finally got back out into the garage today and mounted one of my Tabco cab corners. Seems to fit pretty well except that i'm fitting a floor, B-pillar, rocker and cab corner together..all aftermarket...all from different companies!!!!

Any input on the fit under the corner would be great...

msgross · 01-03-2009, 07:21 PM

Fits pretty well, small spot deep in the corner that will need a patch...

I need to hang the door, get the rocker close and finish the cab corner.... Not happy with the gap between the rocker and the cab corner but it's metal right? so i'll just make it go where I want it to...

**Hart_Rod** · 01-03-2009, 07:29 PM

Gotta love burning in new metal,

.

msgross · 01-03-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Gotta love burning in new metal,

.

I like that the Tabco metal doesn't "melt away" like the other pieces that I have...

sourkraut · 01-03-2009, 07:53 PM

looking good!

12-30-2008, 07:26 PM	#1
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 a little work done today... John (sourkrout) and I went to the Junkyard on Saturday... besides it being a large skating rink we made out alright. I pulled a crank pulley from a 70's chevy in hopes that I could make something work on mine.. Well, it kinda works, with a little modifacation I made a quad pulley! I only need three but it willwork for now. With some spacers that Rackman sent me I was able to get it all lined up nicely... Also found a few 67/68 steering wheels for $5 each! coudn't pass that up... I pulled my van tilt apart (that was FUN?!?). I think I will be able to get it back together... they are fairly simple once you figure out how to dismantle it... Then I spent tha majority of my afternoon cleaning up the workbenches...what a mess... __________________ 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"

12-30-2008, 10:13 PM	#2
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! when can you come over and clean my garage? __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

12-31-2008, 12:28 AM	#5
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Glad those spacers helped out....Quick question, what is the deal with the double groove alternator pulley...what purpose does it serve! BTW, I'd use the NOS bed wood if I were you....I think thats cool just knowing that it is indeed NOS....are any of the boards cracked? Dan __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288

12-31-2008, 01:21 AM	#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! Nope, no cracked boards. A few have some small spots or raised grain or stain but nothing big. I could sell the wood for $400 but an oak set is gonna cost me $330 plus finishing.... or $200 for pine plus finishing so i'm not that far ahead. I'm thinking the black with SS strips... and leave the NOS stickers that are on bottom... some are on top though... As far as the pulley I don't know. It states that it had the 42 amp alternator so I assume that the double stuff was stock. But who knows.... The quad crank will just clear a fan though... BTW I have a fan with clutch if you are looking for one. __________________ 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; 12-31-2008 at 01:22 AM.

12-31-2008, 09:33 AM	#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! Let me see if the fan fits into the 4wd shroud. I bought it from a board member but it's 19.25" and seven blade I think... __________________ 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"

12-31-2008, 09:47 AM	#9
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,520	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Can I vote for the NOS wood and unpolished SS rails,and hardware? __________________ 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 Last edited by jaros44sr; 12-31-2008 at 09:48 AM.

01-04-2009, 02:27 AM	#10
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! That looks great! Kevin LFD Inc.

01-04-2009, 02:59 PM	#12
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! Nice work Mike! I have heard that the Tabco patch panels are the best that you can buy. Looks like they fit pretty darn good! How is the thickness of them? Can you tell a difference between them and other brands? ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

12-31-2008, 09:55 AM	#13
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! Unpolished might be a better route, then I don't have to polish it every time... __________________ 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"

12-31-2008, 10:38 AM	#15
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! Jon is bling isn't he! __________________ 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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01-03-2009, 07:16 PM	#21
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 finally got back out into the garage today and mounted one of my Tabco cab corners. Seems to fit pretty well except that i'm fitting a floor, B-pillar, rocker and cab corner together..all aftermarket...all from different companies!!!! Any input on the fit under the corner would be great... __________________ 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"

01-03-2009, 07:21 PM	#22
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! Fits pretty well, small spot deep in the corner that will need a patch... I need to hang the door, get the rocker close and finish the cab corner.... Not happy with the gap between the rocker and the cab corner but it's metal right? so i'll just make it go where I want it to... __________________ 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; 01-03-2009 at 07:23 PM.

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