1969 Short Wide

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Really nice work, this will be a very sweet truck when finished

Thanks Spray-Bomb!

Originally Posted by 68 TT

A kid in the auto hobby shop drove his car through the wall because he thought it was in park when it was really in low but just a little low on fluid. It was running but not moving so he got out and was messing with the timing, reved it up and it took off.

After seeing that I always pull the driveshaft before starting an engine in an incomplete vehicle. Better safe than sorry.

Crazy story. Never can be too safe.

Originally Posted by fakerwade

Hey Mike, that thing sounds so sweet,,,, I wished you lived closer,,,,your serious mad skills would come in handy!!! You got to be chop'in at the bit to drive her.

Thanks Wade! I have seen your build man you have some serious talent too.
And yes, I can't wait to be cruising this thing. I just don't have the time I used to when we didn't have kids. Hope to get some good weather soon.

Originally Posted by RocketKing

Man, I know what you mean, I left my driveline out as just such a precaution.

I probably should have put some jackstands under there but it was jacked up and I did quickly find out where park was before it ever started.

Originally Posted by sgaylord

Sounds awesome Mike! One day I would love to do a LS motor in one of my trucks. However at this point I am so backlogged in projected I don't have enough life left to finish them all...

Steve

Thanks Steve! Man, I hope my cab turns out as nice as your did. That is my next project. I have three or four projects behind this one

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Steal away! Most of my ideas are stolen anyway.The exhaust came from Gringoloco and a few others. Besides everything you take, you IMPROVE and almost make me embarrased to post pics of my heap

Thanks Ben! don't sell yourself short. You have tons of great ideas and talent. And you get to drive yours.

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Wow, your build is looking great, Mike ! The LS sounds sweet and those center caps are a work of art ! Keep it up , I'll be watching this one !

Thanks Chris! I appreciate all the encouragement.

[68GMCCustom]

Looks and sounds great! I never tried that with mine during the build.
Heck...tighten down a few things, strap a seat to it and go wheeling!

[Crash_OK]

Incredible detail Mike.… You have awesome skills… looking forward to the rest of the build

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Looks and sounds great! I never tried that with mine during the build.
Heck...tighten down a few things, strap a seat to it and go wheeling!

Thanks Kurt. Trust me, I want to drive this thing. Just have to wrap up the bodywork. Well, I need to start on it first. Things are falling into place. Just need to make some extra $$

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Incredible detail Mike.… You have awesome skills… looking forward to the rest of the build

Thanks Mark! I'm glad you found my build. I have a long way to go. Kinda on hold right now till I sell some stuff.

It's amazing how much cash you can "invest" in one these old trucks. I keep a running spreadsheet, I highly recommend you don't do that. I am pretty dang tight and all those nickels and dimes add up quick.

[Zoomin]

I keep all my receipts in a shoebox - a different one for each vehicle, and the only reason I do that is to substantiate what has gone into it.

Mike, I recommend ditching the spreadsheet unless you have your pc locked down. If the spousal unit runs across it, your're ^%#^*ed.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

oops...meant to say the core support was NOS (corrected in my post) the rad is aftermarket since the factory had a completely flat top on them. Looks a lot like the one I got for my 72 super project....definitely a great deal under 200!

Confirmed it's not a NOS and not aftermarket core support. Just a very clean used OEM that had been cleaned up, repainted and started surface rusting again. Seller told me he thought it was new when he pulled the engine.

Originally Posted by Zoomin

I keep all my receipts in a shoebox - a different one for each vehicle, and the only reason I do that is to substantiate what has gone into it.

Mike, I recommend ditching the spreadsheet unless you have your pc locked down. If the spousal unit runs across it, your're ^%#^*ed.

Good idea with the receipts. I should do that. Not sure it will go over too good when she finds out a real $ amount. She calls it that "imaginary truck".
That's all gonna change in 2012 it will look like a truck again next year.

[68 Four on the Floor]

Cant wait to see it done! Still diggin your video

[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

We okies need to organize a good bbq meet in 2012.

sounds good to me ! just let me know if you want to get something going (but dont expect me to drive mine for another year). that engine sounds sweet! me loves bbq pork!!

[jayssunm]

Looks like another great build. Curious on the MPGs when its done.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Cant wait to see it done! Still diggin your video

Thanks Drew. You and me both on getting it done.

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

sounds good to me ! just let me know if you want to get something going (but dont expect me to drive mine for another year). that engine sounds sweet! me loves bbq pork!!

BbQ it will be. The biggest problem is with scheduling. They had a big meet 2 years ago and I was fishing. Hopefully, we can get it worked out where a bunch of members can come. Hope to be driving mine this time.

Originally Posted by jayssunm

Looks like another great build. Curious on the MPGs when its done.

Thanks! I'm not sure on the mileage but I would guess around 17-20mpg with the 4.8. But, would really like to upsize to a 6.0 more like 15mpg

[Dieselwrencher]

I'd like to drive mine let a lone to a truck show or truck meet!

[67c10rustbuket]

Not hijackin, but this is mine as of today, hope to have some more progress like you soon. going to look at a wrecked organ donor 97 tahoe tomorrow for drivetrain to get on the road ASAP. Ill have my own build thread as soon as I can get the laptop from the wife....

[67c10rustbuket]

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[67cheby]

Nice
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[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Not hijackin, but this is mine as of today, hope to have some more progress like you soon. going to look at a wrecked organ donor 97 tahoe tomorrow for drivetrain to get on the road ASAP. Ill have my own build thread as soon as I can get the laptop from the wife....

Nice project! Just up I-40 from me too. There are bunch of local members working on projects at the same time. We need to meet up for some bbq this year.

[jasonhall]

There is the kicker show coming in march too.

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I'd like to drive mine let a lone to a truck show or truck meet!

I'll second that.

I've been without a drivable truck for too long. I can't wait to get my stepside on the road.

[fakerwade]

I keep coming back to post #651 to listen to your engine!! Man that's sweet!!! Hope mine sounds that good someday.

[chevy88]

After hearing your magnaflows I want to try a set on mine also now, and good luck with the body work.

[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by jasonhall

There is the kicker show coming in march too.

info on the show? when and where exactly? go pokes!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by fakerwade

I keep coming back to post #651 to listen to your engine!! Man that's sweet!!! Hope mine sounds that good someday.

Thanks I know your's will sound great too.

Originally Posted by chevy88

After hearing your magnaflows I want to try a set on mine also now, and good luck with the body work.

Thanks, I'm going to get back on the cab this weekend. Hopefully we can get some warm weather.

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

info on the show? when and where exactly? go pokes!

I hope to make that show this year too.
Come on man

[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I hope to make that show this year too.
Come on man

Sorry just saw jasonhall is a stillwater man so i was congratulating him and yes im a fan of both but i prefer orange. I work in Norman and lived there for many years. So to be fair go Bethel Bobcats! go Tecumseh Savages! and here you go BOOMER SOONER !

looks like well have some decent weather this weekend for working on the trucks ! Im still organizing my pics and getting ready to start my build thread. Later

[67c10rustbuket]

KICKER Performance Audio is throwing the biggest bash of the summer with a two-day event centered around top-of-the-line cars competing for a chance to win bragging rights and tons of prizes. The KICKER Summer Bash Car and Truck Show gets underway at KICKER World Headquarters Aug. 14 and 15, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

found it!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Sorry just saw jasonhall is a stillwater man so i was congratulating him and yes im a fan of both but i prefer orange. I work in Norman and lived there for many years. So to be fair go Bethel Bobcats! go Tecumseh Savages! and here you go BOOMER SOONER !

looks like well have some decent weather this weekend for working on the trucks ! Im still organizing my pics and getting ready to start my build thread. Later

Don't sweat it. It was a rough year for the Sooners even at 10-3.
Looking for some good weather to get some work done on the cab this weekend.

[jasonhall]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

KICKER Performance Audio is throwing the biggest bash of the summer with a two-day event centered around top-of-the-line cars competing for a chance to win bragging rights and tons of prizes. The KICKER Summer Bash Car and Truck Show gets underway at KICKER World Headquarters Aug. 14 and 15, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

found it!

There is also this show
KICKER Bash 2012 ---- March 31st - April 1st
I hope to push my truck there