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thirdstreettito · 01-01-2009, 12:07 PM

Thanks.

More...

thirdstreettito · 01-01-2009, 12:11 PM

More.

I use only the best of the best. All Snap-On, all $25K worth of it.

thirdstreettito · 01-01-2009, 12:17 PM

The next day, I found horrible rust!

thirdstreettito · 01-01-2009, 12:21 PM

More pics!

Is that an external voltage regulator? Where do I get a new one or "glue" to hold the cover on? What does it do/what do I do with it?

thirdstreettito · 01-01-2009, 12:25 PM

Some more

The drivers fender is held on by one rusted bolt, dont worry, it will be destroyed...

thirdstreettito · 01-01-2009, 12:27 PM

I will organize all my bolts unlike the rest of the projects I've done. Although I am getting a hardware kit, but still, it helps to be organized.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-01-2009, 06:00 PM

Lookin good man.

thirdstreettito · 01-02-2009, 12:18 AM

Thanks, next on the list is fenders and hood, I cant decide to buy a cab or fix this one, it does give me a good reason to buy a welder though. Then I need to buy a gallon of paint. Then rebuild my front suspension. I hope to have this thing (cheap resto'd) and done by summer. My 68 will be the "nice truck," the 72 will be the farm truck/beater.

In other news, I found some Wheel Vintique smoothies that will fit my 2001 Jetta TDI I am getting this month. Only $500 for 4 16x8.5 dark green powder coated smoothies, then I'll get VW moons and trim rings. The tires will be another $500 I think.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-02-2009, 01:06 AM

Did that frame thing you bought come with a cab? So you are going for the old school look for your Jetta? It would look cool with some matte paint to mach the wheels.

ll____b0t____ll · 01-02-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

The next day, I found horrible rust!

Im about to pull my fenders off soon myself I sure hope I dont find that kind of rust on what looks like the side firewall as I dont think I could fix that myself.
Good luck and Ill be watching to see how you deal with it.
From what Ive seen thats a walk in the park for most here who are far better craftsman than I.

thirdstreettito · 01-02-2009, 11:00 AM

I'm just gonna fill it with bondo.

NO

I'll buy a welder when I get some money together, that way it'll all be professional. Plus, I already know how to weld.

ll____b0t____ll · 01-02-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I'm just gonna fill it with bondo.

NO

I'll buy a welder when I get some money together, that way it'll all be professional. Plus, I already know how to weld.

Bondo ... please some Duct tape and Calking and it will be good as new............j/k

Richard8971 · 01-02-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

More pics!

Is that an external voltage regulator? Where do I get a new one or "glue" to hold the cover on? What does it do/what do I do with it?

Yeah that is the EVR. You can get a new one pretty cheap. I am trying to remember how much I paid for mine. 20-25 bucks? I got a new one and then ended up going with an internally regulated alternator. If you want it, I'll be willing to send it to you. I'm not asking anything for it, just would hate to see it get thrown away. I'll check to be sure I still have it, but I'm pretty sure it's still attached to my rad support.

"An alternator or generator has a pulley on one side that is turned by one of the engine's drive belts; the force of the engine is therefore used to run the alternator or generator. Because the engine's speed varies during acceleration and shifting gears, voltage regulators are necessary to control the output produced by the alternator or generator. An excessively high voltage output, caused by the engine's higher speeds if the alternator or generator is unregulated, could send a surge through the system, overcharging the battery and damaging the car's electrical systems. A very low voltage output will fail to produce enough power to maintain the battery's charge and run the car's electronic systems, creating a load on the battery and potentially reducing the battery's life." - Quoted without premission from www.wisegeek.com

They said it better than I ever could have!

Don

thirdstreettito · 01-03-2009, 12:07 PM

That explains everything! Thanks Richard! I'd get that one from you, but I think I'll go with an internally regulated alternator. What is a good size alternator? I'll be getting a serpentine system, if that helps.

Richard8971 · 01-05-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

That explains everything! Thanks Richard! I'd get that one from you, but I think I'll go with an internally regulated alternator. What is a good size alternator? I'll be getting a serpentine system, if that helps.

Dang, for the life of me I can't remember what size amp alt I went with. Something tells me I went with a higher amperage, like 50-60 or so. I think stock is around 30? I got it in case I went with a stereo system that pulled alot of juice... yeah right...

If I can find my receipt, I'll let you know for sure.

D

LuckyHenriksen · 01-05-2009, 02:30 AM

I was running a powermaster 95 amp on my old motor, worked fine, kept the stereo going, till it stopped working. I am about to swap a 200 amp alt. into my bronco to power all the lights I have on the roof.

thirdstreettito · 01-06-2009, 12:14 AM

I was thinking about getting a 220 amp, it'll need to power...whatever I hook up to it.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-06-2009, 01:03 AM

lol thats means you need to put in a HUGE stereo! And maybe some TV's
haha JK

thirdstreettito · 01-06-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

lol thats means you need to put in a HUGE stereo! And maybe some TV's
haha JK

Nooo...I'll have a winch, a stereo(not huge), spotlights, in-bed fuel tank with internal pump, a bit more too.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-06-2009, 08:23 PM

Oh ok its going to be a work rig.

thirdstreettito · 01-07-2009, 09:22 AM

Yup, farm/shop/beater! With a logo on the door!

*Cunit69* · 01-11-2009, 12:28 AM

Did the rusted channel locks come in the $25K snap on tool kit?

thirdstreettito · 01-11-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cunit69

Did the rusted channel locks come in the $25K snap on tool kit?

No, they are the landlords. I couldnt get to mine in the barn.

**special-K** · 01-11-2009, 11:56 AM

That`s a shame about the rust.Not typical of a southrern truck.It`s from sitting back in the woods.Those trees will send sheetmetal back to the earth with a vengance.I`ve seen trucks from Texas and west rotted that way.

thirdstreettito · 01-11-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That`s a shame about the rust.Not typical of a southrern truck.It`s from sitting back in the woods.Those trees will send sheetmetal back to the earth with a vengance.I`ve seen trucks from Texas and west rotted that way.

Yeah such a shame, we bought it from a painting guy, he let it sit in his yard for a few months after the rear killed itself. I wish he would have put a logo on it so I could leave the paint alone.

01-01-2009, 12:07 PM	#51
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project 72' O'Blue Thanks. More... Attached Images __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-01-2009, 12:11 PM	#52
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project 72' O'Blue More. I use only the best of the best. All Snap-On, all $25K worth of it. Attached Images __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-01-2009, 12:17 PM	#53
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project 72' O'Blue The next day, I found horrible rust! Attached Images __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-01-2009, 12:21 PM	#54
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project 72' O'Blue More pics! Is that an external voltage regulator? Where do I get a new one or "glue" to hold the cover on? What does it do/what do I do with it? Attached Images __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-01-2009, 12:25 PM	#55
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project 72' O'Blue Some more The drivers fender is held on by one rusted bolt, dont worry, it will be destroyed... Attached Images __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by thirdstreettito; 01-01-2009 at 12:28 PM.

01-01-2009, 12:27 PM	#56
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project 72' O'Blue I will organize all my bolts unlike the rest of the projects I've done. Although I am getting a hardware kit, but still, it helps to be organized. Attached Images __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-01-2009, 06:00 PM	#57
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Project 72' O'Blue Lookin good man. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-02-2009, 12:18 AM	#58
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project 72' O'Blue Thanks, next on the list is fenders and hood, I cant decide to buy a cab or fix this one, it does give me a good reason to buy a welder though. Then I need to buy a gallon of paint. Then rebuild my front suspension. I hope to have this thing (cheap resto'd) and done by summer. My 68 will be the "nice truck," the 72 will be the farm truck/beater. In other news, I found some Wheel Vintique smoothies that will fit my 2001 Jetta TDI I am getting this month. Only $500 for 4 16x8.5 dark green powder coated smoothies, then I'll get VW moons and trim rings. The tires will be another $500 I think. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-02-2009, 01:06 AM	#59
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Project 72' O'Blue Did that frame thing you bought come with a cab? So you are going for the old school look for your Jetta? It would look cool with some matte paint to mach the wheels. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-02-2009, 11:00 AM	#61
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project 72' O'Blue I'm just gonna fill it with bondo. NO I'll buy a welder when I get some money together, that way it'll all be professional. Plus, I already know how to weld. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-03-2009, 12:07 PM	#64
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project 72' O'Blue That explains everything! Thanks Richard! I'd get that one from you, but I think I'll go with an internally regulated alternator. What is a good size alternator? I'll be getting a serpentine system, if that helps. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-05-2009, 02:30 AM	#66
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Project 72' O'Blue I was running a powermaster 95 amp on my old motor, worked fine, kept the stereo going, till it stopped working. I am about to swap a 200 amp alt. into my bronco to power all the lights I have on the roof. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-06-2009, 12:14 AM	#67
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project 72' O'Blue I was thinking about getting a 220 amp, it'll need to power...whatever I hook up to it. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-06-2009, 01:03 AM	#68
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Project 72' O'Blue lol thats means you need to put in a HUGE stereo! And maybe some TV's haha JK __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-06-2009, 08:23 PM	#70
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Project 72' O'Blue Oh ok its going to be a work rig. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here



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01-07-2009, 09:22 AM	#71
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Project 72' O'Blue Yup, farm/shop/beater! With a logo on the door! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

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