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msgross · 02-17-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tdave00

Looking good man. I need to burn my gas tank delete in too.

I suggest tacking it in from the back and then having someone TIG the front.

sourkraut · 02-17-2009, 08:30 PM

the pics of the tack welds, is that weld thru primer?

msgross · 02-17-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

the pics of the tack welds, is that weld thru primer?

yep...why?

sourkraut · 02-18-2009, 08:38 AM

it might have pulled heat were it was a butt weld rather than a back to back plug weld, causing your blow thru. were your welds ok once you ground down the spot and removed the primer? on the connecting welds. just something i had thought of.

msgross · 02-18-2009, 09:56 AM

I think I had some thin spots from to much grinding...

Only way to fix was to build it up on the back and fill in the front and grind it back down... Or cut out all the metal and start over.

sourkraut · 02-18-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I think I had some thin spots from to much grinding...

Only way to fix was to build it up on the back and fill in the front and grind it back down... Or cut out all the metal and start over.

oh well, it happens. that though is the beauty of metal, you can always fix it! let me know if youget in a bind.

msgross · 02-18-2009, 07:07 PM

wilco, can you weld aluminum? I want to add a 3/8" bung to my gas tank for a future vent... do you know where to get any local?

sourkraut · 02-18-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

wilco, can you weld aluminum? I want to add a 3/8" bung to my gas tank for a future vent... do you know where to get any local?

yes and yes. yes to welding aluminum and i can cut what every you need on the lathe. you have not had gas in you tank yet, right? the ones with gas alredy can be a real blast to weld!

3/8" npt? i think i have some round stock in the garage tht would work?

msgross · 02-18-2009, 07:22 PM

sweet and sweet... 3/8"NPT to screw a brass 90 degree nipple into for a rubber check valve....

Nope, no gas in the tank, all safe. You have taps that large?

sourkraut · 02-18-2009, 07:28 PM

yes, i think i have upto 3/4 in pipe thread.

thats good! i did a mc tank once that some guy paid like $1000 for his tank and 2 fender to be painted! he was worried about his paint! i was worried about removing his tank from my head!

msgross · 02-18-2009, 07:33 PM

hmm, maybe we should talk about your welding fee before we get rolling!

You still looking for a bench seat? I have one for trade for some welding/powdercoating work...

sourkraut · 02-18-2009, 07:36 PM

how big are the powder coat parts?

sourkraut · 02-18-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

hmm, maybe we should talk about your welding fee before we get rolling!

You still looking for a bench seat? I have one for trade for some welding/powdercoating work...

i have a nice piece of 1 3/8" round stock, how long do you want it is .5" ok?

what kind of bench is it, our style/years?

msgross · 02-18-2009, 08:08 PM

original bench out of my 68, has been recovered and seems to have good bones. Folds forward and has a decent cover on it now. It's green so it could easily be painted with that duplicolor vinyl paint to match better...

I need to do my crank pulley, small fan, water pump pulley, alt bracket and PS bracket. Can you do PS pumps too? SOmething in a semigloss...

I also am thinking about coating my window vents semi-gloss black too... I don't think your over is large enough though.

sourkraut · 02-18-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

original bench out of my 68, has been recovered and seems to have good bones. Folds forward and has a decent cover on it now. It's green so it could easily be painted with that duplicolor vinyl paint to match better...

I need to do my crank pulley, small fan, water pump pulley, alt bracket and PS bracket. Can you do PS pumps too? SOmething in a semigloss...

I also am thinking about coating my window vents semi-gloss black too... I don't think your over is large enough though.

that would be no problem doing that stuff. the vent windows i can do if they dont fit on an angle in the oven with my lamp. i think i can do the power steering pump but will check with the guy i get my powder from to see what he thinks, ok.

does your bench slide forward and back smoothly? i am definately interested. if you want to call it even, i would be good with the coating and welding for the bench, let me know.

msgross · 02-18-2009, 09:58 PM

I think it works well.. I'll check it out when in a bit and see...

The vent window parts might come off and fit easily into you oven...I have to strip one down and see...

You don't have a media blaster cabinet do you?

sourkraut · 02-18-2009, 10:02 PM

yes, i do have one.

sourkraut · 02-20-2009, 02:03 PM

did you get a chance to check out your bench?

msgross · 02-20-2009, 02:08 PM

durn, i'll check it out tonight...

maybe we can link up in a few weeks at your place and get some truck work done!

sourkraut · 02-20-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

durn, i'll check it out tonight...

maybe we can link up in a few weeks at your place and get some truck work done!

let me know when your ready!

msgross · 02-21-2009, 11:56 PM

got something done today... not much but something...

made it to autozone and picked up a new fan clutch, and U-joints.

Also continued converting the column collar for the van tilt. THis "pot metal" is weird stuff... kinda mushy when you try to grind or cut it... I'll grind the epoxy down tomorrow and see how smooth it comes out...

msgross · 02-22-2009, 10:41 PM

well, didn't do much this weekend...

did work on the column conversion, sanded down the collar and hit it with some etching primer... can pot metal be powdercoated? or should I just paint this and the tube...

off to Florida for the week... more next week..maybe

msgross · 02-22-2009, 10:43 PM

just realized how bad those pics sucked... sorry

I think it could use a little skim coat (glaze?) and another sanding and be pretty clean...

Jtrux · 02-26-2009, 07:00 PM

So when are you gonna be driving this sucker?

msgross · 02-26-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

So when are you gonna be driving this sucker?

did my wife put you up to that one?

need wiring $500
need brakes $250
exhaust $250
paintjob $2K?
weatherstrip $150 (ordered w/$200 of knick knacks)
more glass $100

all that on my $100/month allowance....that's 3 more years!

but seriously I plan to hang sheetmetal this summer and finish the mechanicals... and if I seel some items and paintjob has been promised with upcoming promotion (within a year?) then I could see this somewhat complete next summer...

02-17-2009, 08:30 PM	#602
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! the pics of the tack welds, is that weld thru primer? __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

02-18-2009, 08:38 AM	#604
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! it might have pulled heat were it was a butt weld rather than a back to back plug weld, causing your blow thru. were your welds ok once you ground down the spot and removed the primer? on the connecting welds. just something i had thought of. __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

02-18-2009, 09:56 AM	#605
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 think I had some thin spots from to much grinding... Only way to fix was to build it up on the back and fill in the front and grind it back down... Or cut out all the metal and start over. __________________ 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"

02-18-2009, 07:07 PM	#607
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! wilco, can you weld aluminum? I want to add a 3/8" bung to my gas tank for a future vent... do you know where to get any local? __________________ 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"

02-18-2009, 07:22 PM	#609
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! sweet and sweet... 3/8"NPT to screw a brass 90 degree nipple into for a rubber check valve.... Nope, no gas in the tank, all safe. You have taps that large? __________________ 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"

02-18-2009, 07:28 PM	#610
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! yes, i think i have upto 3/4 in pipe thread. thats good! i did a mc tank once that some guy paid like $1000 for his tank and 2 fender to be painted! he was worried about his paint! i was worried about removing his tank from my head! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

02-18-2009, 07:33 PM	#611
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! hmm, maybe we should talk about your welding fee before we get rolling! You still looking for a bench seat? I have one for trade for some welding/powdercoating work... __________________ 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"

02-18-2009, 07:36 PM	#612
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! how big are the powder coat parts? __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

02-18-2009, 08:08 PM	#614
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! original bench out of my 68, has been recovered and seems to have good bones. Folds forward and has a decent cover on it now. It's green so it could easily be painted with that duplicolor vinyl paint to match better... I need to do my crank pulley, small fan, water pump pulley, alt bracket and PS bracket. Can you do PS pumps too? SOmething in a semigloss... I also am thinking about coating my window vents semi-gloss black too... I don't think your over is large enough though. __________________ 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"

02-18-2009, 09:58 PM	#616
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 think it works well.. I'll check it out when in a bit and see... The vent window parts might come off and fit easily into you oven...I have to strip one down and see... You don't have a media blaster cabinet do you? __________________ 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"

02-18-2009, 10:02 PM	#617
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! yes, i do have one. __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

02-20-2009, 02:03 PM	#618
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! did you get a chance to check out your bench? __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

02-20-2009, 02:08 PM	#619
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! durn, i'll check it out tonight... maybe we can link up in a few weeks at your place and get some truck work done! __________________ 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"

02-21-2009, 11:56 PM	#621
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 something done today... not much but something... made it to autozone and picked up a new fan clutch, and U-joints. Also continued converting the column collar for the van tilt. THis "pot metal" is weird stuff... kinda mushy when you try to grind or cut it... I'll grind the epoxy down tomorrow and see how smooth it comes out... __________________ 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"

02-22-2009, 10:41 PM	#622
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, didn't do much this weekend... did work on the column conversion, sanded down the collar and hit it with some etching primer... can pot metal be powdercoated? or should I just paint this and the tube... off to Florida for the week... more next week..maybe __________________ 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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02-22-2009, 10:43 PM	#623
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! just realized how bad those pics sucked... sorry I think it could use a little skim coat (glaze?) and another sanding and be pretty clean... __________________ 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"

02-26-2009, 07:00 PM	#624
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