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Big J · 12-01-2009, 08:21 PM

Thats a fine lookin' door. Should let in tons more light then the other one.

Firebirdjones · 12-02-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Started to strip paint off of PS of truck, and this is what I found. This side was up against the shop wall so I haven't paid to much attention to it. I thought it was in pretty good shape since it had a new rocker panel hung on it. Why would you waste your time covering up all that rust? Oh well, deja vu. Here I go again on the PS

Pictures are for ref. only, unsafe work practices, DO NOT attempt at Home or Workshop

Wow, I have to say originally living in Ohio that's a common site for most old vehicles. I got sick of dealing with that 25 years ago and started buying our cars out west and hauling or driving them back East.
Got sick of doing that and just decided to move to Arizona to be closer to all the rust free cars

Not to mention it's in the 70's here,,,,in December

Sorry you probably didn't want to hear that.

red71cheyenne · 12-02-2009, 11:42 PM

Awhile back you were having trouble lining up your body lines due to the body mounts and then when you put the half top on the bolt holes didn't line up. How did you get her all lined out? I ask because my body lines are still not great and I think its due to the cab mounts not being shimmed right or something.

Big J · 12-03-2009, 10:57 AM

Damn this is turning into a fine lookin' K5! (sorry I was feelin' left out

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70 Suburban · 12-03-2009, 12:09 PM

I have to say. I look at mine and think wow there is some work to make this nice. but I see ppl like you bringing back the dead.. I'm impressed.

**jaros44sr** · 12-03-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

Awhile back you were having trouble lining up your body lines due to the body mounts and then when you put the half top on the bolt holes didn't line up. How did you get her all lined out? I ask because my body lines are still not great and I think its due to the cab mounts not being shimmed right or something.

It's still wacked alittle, but after Kurt and I discussed it and with his measurements we're pretty confident where the trouble lies. You have to remember I had no physical metal to reference off of, so when I hung the cowl off of the rafters I added one more click on the ratchet strap(thinking there would be inherent sag),but there wasn't any. Also, I built it without the front fenders on it, there in lays the problem. I had three sides that looked great and thought that would be enuff. So, by added the the fourth line(front fender) it wacked it out by a 1/2"

Adding the 1/2 top only proved my problem, as it sits 1/2" back towards the rear of the truck only on the passenger side, sooooo, lowering the "A" post patch panel, rocker backing plate, floor or all of the above should resolve the SNAFU. AND bring the half top forward the needed demension. Just gotta figure out what moves what where, and by how much...seems simple in theory lol

I don't know exactly what you did so far, so it would be hard to give you an exact answer, only tips on where the problem may lie. Post up specific problem areas and I'm sure we all can come up with an answer

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Originally Posted by Big J

Damn this is turning into a fine lookin' K5! (sorry I was feelin' left out)

Damn it! I'm feelin' the Luv. I guess we're OK, this thread hasn't gotten locked......YET!

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

I have to say. I look at mine and think wow there is some work to make this nice. but I see ppl like you bringing back the dead.. I'm impressed.

You can do it, just gotta stick toit. I keep telling myself that, plus I wouldn't want to let the board down

If I had money instead of tools, I might not have done this so many times. Thanks for the compliments, but I'm only doing stock. Can you imagine how much more difficult it must be to modify things...Those guys have real talent

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Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Wow, I have to say originally living in Ohio that's a common site for most old vehicles. I got sick of dealing with that 25 years ago and started buying our cars out west and hauling or driving them back East.
Got sick of doing that and just decided to move to Arizona to be closer to all the rust free cars

Not to mention it's in the 70's here,,,,in December

Sorry you probably didn't want to hear that.

I've only heard rumors of such cars, where would the fun and challenge be in building such a truck! My workshop is 70 in December

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I'm clear for Feb. and March both. What are you thinking?........damn it

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Looks like it's up to Jim.

Say when...Dammit.

OK, dammit, let's pick March. Alright, we have a date, now where do we meet

Geez, that took alot of typing, I'm beat, don't think I've typed that much in 3 years that I've been on the board

vtblazer · 12-03-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

OK, dammit, let's pick March. Alright, we have a date, now where do we meet

That was decided long ago...where have you been, dammit?

red71cheyenne · 12-04-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

It's still wacked alittle, but after Kurt and I discussed it and with his measurements we're pretty confident where the trouble lies. You have to remember I had no physical metal to reference off of, so when I hung the cowl off of the rafters I added one more click on the ratchet strap(thinking there would be inherent sag),but there wasn't any. Also, I built it without the front fenders on it, there in lays the problem. I had three sides that looked great and thought that would be enuff. So, by added the the fourth line(front fender) it wacked it out by a 1/2"

Adding the 1/2 top only proved my problem, as it sits 1/2" back towards the rear of the truck only on the passenger side, sooooo, lowering the "A" post patch panel, rocker backing plate, floor or all of the above should resolve the SNAFU. AND bring the half top forward the needed demension. Just gotta figure out what moves what where, and by how much...seems simple in theory lol

I don't know exactly what you did so far, so it would be hard to give you an exact answer, only tips on where the problem may lie. Post up specific problem areas and I'm sure we all can come up with an answer

I'll do that! It probably won't get to be in the spring once we go into the yards though. Ship schedule is haze grey and underway til then. Might get a little bit done to the windshield and the side marker lights over the holidays, but I think I'll be spending most of my time driving my new Camaro.

**jaros44sr** · 12-05-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

I'll do that! It probably won't get to be in the spring once we go into the yards though. Ship schedule is haze grey and underway til then. Might get a little bit done to the windshield and the side marker lights over the holidays, but I think I'll be spending most of my time driving my new Camaro.

Nice on the Camaro! I was just sitting in one couple weeks ago, was out looking to buy the wifey a new car. I voted for the Camaro, she wanted the Malibu LTZ...guess who won

Gotta admit, it is a pretty cool touring car. 6 speed manual/automatic- manual shifter on the steering wheel, power heated seats, Bluetooth, XM radio, On Star, Suede inserts in the leather seats, 18" wheels. Has a little Bowtie in the rear lights

70 Suburban · 12-03-2009, 03:14 PM

Here is one of my other projects..i have the ability..its time and money i dont have.

**jaros44sr** · 12-03-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

Here is one of my other projects..i have the ability..its time and money i dont have.

You, my friend, have it all! A lift, torch, sawzall, and ample room. What a great place to build...

My next project may be a street rod, always wanted a '32 highboy w/ a coddington windshield

Guess I should've said 'you' guys

70 Suburban · 12-03-2009, 03:29 PM

It did make chopping it allot more ez'r thats for sure

70 Suburban · 12-03-2009, 06:30 PM

That pic was takin im My shop Rods Rods In Houston... but I have had to relocate sence then...

**jaros44sr** · 12-03-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

That was decided long ago...where have you been, dammit?

Sorry, had my head up my arse...do they have any fish in Vermont?

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

That pic was takin im My shop Rods Rods In Houston... but I have had to relocate sence then...

Hope it worked out for you, is that mostly what you do, rods?

vtblazer · 12-03-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Sorry, had my head up my arse...do they have any fish in Vermont?

Camp is in the mountains but sure, we could take to boat out too.

hgs_notes · 12-04-2009, 01:36 AM

If you took a boat out here in MN in March it would look something like this... Dammit all...

Actually, depending on the weather and if it was early march, you might still drive the truck out on the lake with the boat still on the trailer.

**jaros44sr** · 12-04-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

If you took a boat out here in MN in March it would look something like this... Dammit all...

Actually, depending on the weather and if it was early march, you might still drive the truck out on the lake with the boat still on the trailer.

Now that is just plan sick, Dammit. My son just sent me apicture of his thermometer in Montana and it read -20...better him then me

70 Suburban · 12-03-2009, 07:26 PM

about anything from 30-s rods. muscle cars.. truck.... name it

msgross · 12-03-2009, 10:27 PM

how about an RV?

hgs_notes · 12-04-2009, 10:31 AM

A little more on the thread highjack. For us, October was one of the coldest and wettest on record and we all thought, Oh no, this is going to be a rough winter.

Then November rolled in and it was actually warmer than October. One of the warmest on record, so now we think, huh, go figure.

December seems normal, at least for now. I have to move some more parts out of my garage though so the wife can park inside. She doesn't like scraping the windows. She has been very patient so far.

And just to segway back to the build...I really like the detail going into this build. I tend to cut corners, but can't seem to break the habit. I don't see any of that here and I admire it.

Firebirdjones · 12-04-2009, 01:01 PM

I sure don't miss scraping windows.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

**jaros44sr** · 12-04-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

I sure don't miss scraping windows.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

Do you have a mandrel bender for 1 1/2" tubing?

Scraping starts tomorrow, Chevyman sent it my way

Chevyman63 · 12-04-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Do you have a mandrel bender for 1 1/2" tubing?

Scraping starts tomorrow, Chevyman sent it my way

Sorry about that Jim.

Firebirdjones · 12-04-2009, 05:34 PM

Hey Jim, I was going through all these pics (I'm on page 11 now

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Still quite a ways to go.

Where in the world did you find poly mounts for the transmission/transfer case???
I was thinking of changing mine when I do the engine swap, but had no idea those were out there.

**jaros44sr** · 12-04-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

And just to segway back to the build...I really like the detail going into this build. I tend to cut corners, but can't seem to break the habit. I don't see any of that here and I admire it.

WHOA! Ya caught me off guard with that 50 cent word

But we should get back to the matter at hand...

Thanks HGS, nice to have someone pick up on that. It really slows my build down tho. I tend to over think every thing and put way to much planning into every part that I bolt on. It is a form of entertainment for me, sorta like a legal mistress

Traded a guy in Cali (Jims Junk) for a set of 8 1/2" alum. slotted wheels, he took my 10's. So, with 10's on the back and 12" wide tires, it should just about even out the inset of the rearend. Afterall, most of the work will be done by the rear tires

May have a lead on my coolant tubes

12-01-2009, 08:21 PM	#1
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: PO has me PO'd Thats a fine lookin' door. Should let in tons more light then the other one. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-02-2009, 11:42 PM	#3
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: PO has me PO'd Awhile back you were having trouble lining up your body lines due to the body mounts and then when you put the half top on the bolt holes didn't line up. How did you get her all lined out? I ask because my body lines are still not great and I think its due to the cab mounts not being shimmed right or something. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-03-2009, 10:57 AM	#4
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: PO has me PO'd Damn this is turning into a fine lookin' K5! (sorry I was feelin' left out) __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-03-2009, 12:09 PM	#5
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: PO has me PO'd I have to say. I look at mine and think wow there is some work to make this nice. but I see ppl like you bringing back the dead.. I'm impressed. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

12-03-2009, 03:14 PM	#10
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: PO has me PO'd Here is one of my other projects..i have the ability..its time and money i dont have. Attached Images __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

12-03-2009, 03:29 PM	#12
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: PO has me PO'd It did make chopping it allot more ez'r thats for sure __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

12-03-2009, 06:30 PM	#13
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: PO has me PO'd That pic was takin im My shop Rods Rods In Houston... but I have had to relocate sence then... __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

12-04-2009, 01:36 AM	#16
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: PO has me PO'd If you took a boat out here in MN in March it would look something like this... Dammit all... Actually, depending on the weather and if it was early march, you might still drive the truck out on the lake with the boat still on the trailer. Attached Images __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

12-03-2009, 07:26 PM	#18
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: PO has me PO'd about anything from 30-s rods. muscle cars.. truck.... name it __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

12-03-2009, 10:27 PM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: PO has me PO'd how about an RV? __________________ 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"

12-04-2009, 10:31 AM	#20
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: PO has me PO'd A little more on the thread highjack. For us, October was one of the coldest and wettest on record and we all thought, Oh no, this is going to be a rough winter. Then November rolled in and it was actually warmer than October. One of the warmest on record, so now we think, huh, go figure. December seems normal, at least for now. I have to move some more parts out of my garage though so the wife can park inside. She doesn't like scraping the windows. She has been very patient so far. And just to segway back to the build...I really like the detail going into this build. I tend to cut corners, but can't seem to break the habit. I don't see any of that here and I admire it. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

12-04-2009, 01:01 PM	#21
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: PO has me PO'd I sure don't miss scraping windows. Can't wait to see the finished product.

12-04-2009, 05:34 PM	#24
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: PO has me PO'd Hey Jim, I was going through all these pics (I'm on page 11 now ) Still quite a ways to go. Where in the world did you find poly mounts for the transmission/transfer case??? I was thinking of changing mine when I do the engine swap, but had no idea those were out there.



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