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**jaros44sr** · 12-31-2008, 09:47 AM

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

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

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!!

*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,

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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!

Rack Man · 01-04-2009, 01:01 AM

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

Dan

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 · 01-04-2009, 04:07 PM

They seem a little different but it's hard to tell... maybe not as "soft" ya know... and they don't have the EDP so i'm not sure how they prevented rust on them...almost like they are galvanized a little or something.

Rack Man · 01-04-2009, 04:29 PM

My guess is that the Tabco panels are cold rolled vs. hot rolled.....they are both "mild steel" but the cold rolled steel is more porous, stronger and less prone to rust....but is also more expensive as it has to be treated twice......

msgross · 01-04-2009, 06:27 PM

More progress...

Kinda got the rocker installed, what a PITA!!!!

I think my floor is a little high in the front.. 1/8 - 3/16" atleast... So after much fuss I was able to get the rocker on and the door to open and shut without rubbing.... I might have to grind the top and bottom of the door a little before it's all over... After it was all said and done it works...and then I noticed a small ding in the rocker?? can't win

Also got this cool light from my inlaws for xmas, 30 LED's and bright as heck...I didn't think that LED's were that bright but it will blind you that's for sure. It's craftsman and says that it's unbreakable, they actually show a car driving over it... we'll see about that!!!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-04-2009, 07:16 PM

I like that the tabco patch says "made in the USA" on it!

Never heard of them before... where can you buy their stuff/who carries them?

Looking good man! You're almost there!

msgross · 01-04-2009, 08:39 PM

Here's their website... I purchased these off a guy locally but have seen panels at car shows...

http://www.tabcobodyparts.com/index.html

**jaros44sr** · 01-05-2009, 10:04 AM

Nice work Mike, looks like everything fits well. Maybe when ya get outa the Army you could do restorations. If you close up the gap on the rocker at the rear you open it up at the front IIRC

12-31-2008, 09:47 AM	#526
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,692	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.

12-31-2008, 09:55 AM	#527
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	#529
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	#536
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	#537
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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01-04-2009, 01:01 AM	#541
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01-04-2009, 02:59 PM	#544
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'!

01-04-2009, 04:07 PM	#545
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! They seem a little different but it's hard to tell... maybe not as "soft" ya know... and they don't have the EDP so i'm not sure how they prevented rust on them...almost like they are galvanized a little or something. __________________ 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"

01-04-2009, 04:29 PM	#546
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! My guess is that the Tabco panels are cold rolled vs. hot rolled.....they are both "mild steel" but the cold rolled steel is more porous, stronger and less prone to rust....but is also more expensive as it has to be treated twice...... __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 01-04-2009 at 04:29 PM.

01-04-2009, 06:27 PM	#547
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! More progress... Kinda got the rocker installed, what a PITA!!!! I think my floor is a little high in the front.. 1/8 - 3/16" atleast... So after much fuss I was able to get the rocker on and the door to open and shut without rubbing.... I might have to grind the top and bottom of the door a little before it's all over... After it was all said and done it works...and then I noticed a small ding in the rocker?? can't win Also got this cool light from my inlaws for xmas, 30 LED's and bright as heck...I didn't think that LED's were that bright but it will blind you that's for sure. It's craftsman and says that it's unbreakable, they actually show a car driving over it... we'll see about that!!! __________________ 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; 01-04-2009 at 06:29 PM.



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01-04-2009, 07:16 PM	#548
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01-04-2009, 08:39 PM	#549
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's their website... I purchased these off a guy locally but have seen panels at car shows... http://www.tabcobodyparts.com/index.html __________________ 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"

01-05-2009, 10:04 AM	#550
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,692	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Nice work Mike, looks like everything fits well. Maybe when ya get outa the Army you could do restorations. If you close up the gap on the rocker at the rear you open it up at the front IIRC __________________ 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; 01-05-2009 at 10:06 AM.

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