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1964C10 · 08-09-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

When the drip rails are shaved off clean it doesn't look finished.

Good to know, that was going to be my first way of doing it. Thanks for the tip!

watahyahknow · 08-09-2009, 02:02 PM

nice read sofar , i have witnessed a tank being sealed with the gas still in it
wat happened that someone mounting a towhook drilled trough the floor intoo it
they used a sanded copper coin and a huge electric soldering iron , it worked great

another trick i heared about was hooking a hose up to a car exaust and let the engine run while welding it up

daverod · 08-09-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

nice read sofar , i have witnessed a tank being sealed with the gas still in it
wat happened that someone mounting a towhook drilled trough the floor intoo it
they used a sanded copper coin and a huge electric soldering iron , it worked great

another trick i heared about was hooking a hose up to a car exaust and let the engine run while welding it up

Damn That would take some

YouTube - Oregon squirrel with huge balls

Strodder · 08-09-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

another trick i heared about was hooking a hose up to a car exaust and let the engine run while welding it up

Thanks, I heard about that one a long time ago. It works

Strodder · 08-09-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

Damn That would take some YouTube - Oregon squirrel with huge balls

That's where he stores his NUTS.

daverod · 08-09-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

That's where he stores his NUTS.

jgh64pkup · 08-09-2009, 08:31 PM

jason65 · 08-09-2009, 08:32 PM

The driprail looks cool Strodder. I can't wait to see it done.

Strodder · 08-09-2009, 09:03 PM

Thanks Jason, I can't wait either. That would be one of many things I have to get done.
Welcome back

Strodder · 08-12-2009, 09:52 PM

Got my parts washer today from Harbor Freight. On sale for 79 bucks. Couldn't pass it up. Especially since I have my engine all apart. I'm starting to soak stuff already.

I got some prices from the Machine Shop and to grind the valves with 3 angles, hot tank, resurface & assemble for both heads are only $125.00 To power hone, and hot tank the block is another $106.00. Not a bad price. Now I have to sell some more stuff.

jgh64pkup · 08-12-2009, 09:57 PM

does your tubing bender work alright i used one from harbor freight and it sucked

Strodder · 08-12-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

does your tubing bender work alright i used one from harbor freight and it sucked

Got it used. My Son gave it to me, and I haven't used it yet. He said it worked OK. He bent the cage on the Rhino with it.
I'll post this picture of it to cool you all off.

watahyahknow · 08-13-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

I got some prices from the Machine Shop and to grind the valves with 3 angles, hot tank, resurface & assemble for both heads are only $125.00 To power hone, and hot tank the block is another $106.00. Not a bad price. Now I have to sell some more stuff.

cheap isnt allways good , i heared some horror stories bout badly reconditioned blocks . youre assembling it youreself so thats one less worry but still check his work beforehand

jason65 · 08-13-2009, 07:10 AM

Did the parts washer come with the solvent?

Strodder · 08-13-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

cheap isnt allways good , i heared some horror stories bout badly reconditioned blocks . youre assembling it youreself so thats one less worry but still check his work beforehand

The local Speed & Marine shop recommended them. They said they use them all the time.

Strodder · 08-13-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jason65

Did the parts washer come with the solvent?

No it didn't. A gallon of solvent was only $9.99. It's concentrated, and mixes 20 to 1. I did 10 to 1. So far just soaking the parts did a good job. I'll have to see how it does on dirtier stuff.

MacAttack · 08-13-2009, 09:22 AM

Great score on the parts washer. I know Harbor Freight has a bad rep for some of their stuff, but deals like this one just have to be jumped on.

Lots of my "use-it-once" or "I'm going to hit the chit out of this with a big beater" items come from that place, which is right on the way home for me.

Problem is - I go in there looking for a 10 dollar item and when I get to my truck I've got an 80 dollar receipt in my hand.

Mac.

Strodder · 08-13-2009, 09:33 AM

Yeah I know what you mean. You have to walk down the aisle you know what you want is with blinders on, and go straight to it. Turn around and walk real fast to the cashier.

I signed up for there mailer, so I get special coupon prices if bring the coupon with me. That $79 was one of the specials. At the store the parts washer was $109.99. E-Bay prices didn't even come close with shipping. The bad thing is it's made in China. But lately it's hard to find something that's NOT made there.

MacAttack · 08-13-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

The bad thing is it's made in China. But lately it's hard to find something that's NOT made there.

Yep - I get the same feeling when I buy toilet paper at Wal-Mart. Thing is, I don't think my a$$ notices the difference.

Mac.

jason65 · 08-13-2009, 09:49 AM

Strodder · 08-13-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Yep - I get the same feeling when I buy toilet paper at Wal-Mart. Thing is, I don't think my a$$ notices the difference.

Mac.

The only thing that can go wrong with it is the pump. Other wise the dirty parts won't know the difference either. Just like your dirty a$$

4dranch · 08-13-2009, 10:01 AM

1964C10 · 08-13-2009, 10:28 AM

Dennis for a good part cleaner I use "Krud Kutter" from Lowe's supposed to mix it 10:1 but 1:1 it really works well removing thick layers of grease, just melts it, just FYI if you are looking for something stronger.

MacAttack · 08-13-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Just like your dirty a$$

Why what-ever do you mean?

Strodder · 08-13-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Why what-ever do you mean?

He wonders if she used China Toilet Paper.

08-09-2009, 02:02 PM	#552
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up nice read sofar , i have witnessed a tank being sealed with the gas still in it wat happened that someone mounting a towhook drilled trough the floor intoo it they used a sanded copper coin and a huge electric soldering iron , it worked great another trick i heared about was hooking a hose up to a car exaust and let the engine run while welding it up __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

08-09-2009, 08:31 PM	#557
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

08-09-2009, 08:32 PM	#558
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up The driprail looks cool Strodder. I can't wait to see it done.

08-09-2009, 09:03 PM	#559
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Thanks Jason, I can't wait either. That would be one of many things I have to get done. Welcome back __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 08-09-2009 at 09:04 PM.

08-12-2009, 09:52 PM	#560
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Got my parts washer today from Harbor Freight. On sale for 79 bucks. Couldn't pass it up. Especially since I have my engine all apart. I'm starting to soak stuff already. I got some prices from the Machine Shop and to grind the valves with 3 angles, hot tank, resurface & assemble for both heads are only $125.00 To power hone, and hot tank the block is another $106.00. Not a bad price. Now I have to sell some more stuff. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

08-12-2009, 09:57 PM	#561
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up does your tubing bender work alright i used one from harbor freight and it sucked __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

08-13-2009, 07:10 AM	#564
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Did the parts washer come with the solvent?

08-13-2009, 09:22 AM	#567
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Great score on the parts washer. I know Harbor Freight has a bad rep for some of their stuff, but deals like this one just have to be jumped on. Lots of my "use-it-once" or "I'm going to hit the chit out of this with a big beater" items come from that place, which is right on the way home for me. Problem is - I go in there looking for a 10 dollar item and when I get to my truck I've got an 80 dollar receipt in my hand. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

08-13-2009, 09:33 AM	#568
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Yeah I know what you mean. You have to walk down the aisle you know what you want is with blinders on, and go straight to it. Turn around and walk real fast to the cashier. I signed up for there mailer, so I get special coupon prices if bring the coupon with me. That $79 was one of the specials. At the store the parts washer was $109.99. E-Bay prices didn't even come close with shipping. The bad thing is it's made in China. But lately it's hard to find something that's NOT made there. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 08-13-2009 at 09:34 AM.

08-13-2009, 09:49 AM	#570
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up

08-13-2009, 10:01 AM	#572
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

08-13-2009, 10:28 AM	#573
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Dennis for a good part cleaner I use "Krud Kutter" from Lowe's supposed to mix it 10:1 but 1:1 it really works well removing thick layers of grease, just melts it, just FYI if you are looking for something stronger. __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it



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