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msgross · 07-03-2009, 10:44 PM

actually did something productive on the truck today. Went over to sauerkrauts (Johns) house and blasted some items and we baked some cookies...err i mean we baked some powdercoating!!!

John also showed off his aluminum welding skills on my gas tank, now I have a vent hole!!!

msgross · 07-03-2009, 10:46 PM

hopefully I can drop off my rad support before my trip to Indiana and install it when I return. I'm planning on hooking up the radiator for the last time and starting the beast up again...

CARZ1968 · 07-07-2009, 02:12 PM

killer welds!

sourkraut · 07-08-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CARZ1968

killer welds!

I would have to agree!!! Thanks, CARZ1968!!!

msgross · 07-08-2009, 08:08 PM

lol. nobody watches my build anymore I guess

stagnant build that is

**88JRFAN** · 07-08-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

lol. nobody watches my build anymore I guess

stagnant build that is

I check it every time you post up something new. Wish mine was as far along as yours. Keep the updates coming.

msgross · 07-08-2009, 09:35 PM

sold my NOS bedwood, going with oak or walnut now. Amish cabinet maker can make a set for $330, that's before I offer him a few
2x12 oak boards that I have!

sourkraut · 07-08-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

sold my NOS bedwood, going with oak or walnut now. Amish cabinet maker can make a set for $330, that's before I offer him a few
2x12 oak boards that I have!

that's cool did jc buy your wood?

**88JRFAN** · 07-08-2009, 09:44 PM

Bet you got a good price out of the NOS wood. I have always liked oak better than walnut. Those oak boards should help cut the cost of the new ones. Good luck

glimmertwin01 · 07-08-2009, 09:52 PM

we watch... do somework....Like im one to speak...LOL

msgross · 07-08-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

that's cool did jc buy your wood?

nope, I stalled to long on his offer, Dantip in Indiana bought it, it's strapped to the roof of my tahoe right now on it's way to Indy. we are in Columbus right now, we hadn't made it to Harrisburg and mikey had said " it's taking forever" ( in a three year old voice) about 5 times!

msgross · 07-08-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by glimmertwin01

we watch... do somework....Like im one to speak...LOL

"project cousin Eddie" might be taking up any free time for the next month now

CARZ1968 · 07-15-2009, 11:24 PM

I feel your pain. Just spent a week down Ft Walton Beach FL and we hadn't even crossed the PA State Line on 95S when my 6 yr old asked"are we almost there?"

Rack Man · 07-24-2009, 01:00 AM

Hey Mike...does your 33x10.5x15 BFG's rub on the tie rod at all @ full lock?...do you happen to know the backspace on your rims?

Reason I ask....It looks like I'm gonna step up to the same size tire...I got my body back on the chassis today and the tires just seem a bit too small.....But i'm worried that with my stock steel wheels the tire is gonna hit the tie rod @ full lock as it is within about 1/2" right now with the 9.5" wides...

Thanks, Dan

msgross · 07-24-2009, 06:34 AM

not sure on the backspacing, whatever MT classic II's run. I can pivot the suspension and see how it looks. I'm running a newer 10-bolt but I don't think the tierod is much different. Let me snap some pics tonight. I haven't had my front fenders on yet either so hopefully there are no other rubbing issues.

msgross · 08-09-2009, 10:35 AM

ok, hopefully i'll be getting back into the garage soon... Had a pretty good time at the Carlisle truck show, met numerous board members and maybe lured a few more this way. I sold a few large items and purchased some needed trim parts from our board vendors Tim Christian and Bill Athey (pickmup). Also bought some from the truck shop since they let me park my Tahoe in an extra space of theirs... Overall I spent about $275 on new parts and got a few free T-shirts as well!

**88JRFAN** · 08-09-2009, 04:30 PM

Looks like you had a good day. Really like the shirts, can't beat free.

my67chevytruck · 08-09-2009, 06:32 PM

sounds like its time to get busy on the truck!

**Palf70Step** · 08-09-2009, 07:17 PM

So that's where my shirt from Tim went too.

Looks like you got a lot of neat stuff. I have got to make it to Carlisle someday.

sdailey · 08-09-2009, 09:04 PM

Cool....new parts. Now get to work.

Alan's Classic · 08-09-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

So that's where my shirt from Tim went too.

Looks like you got a lot of neat stuff. I have got to make it to Carlisle someday.

I'm gonna have a talk with Tim, I didn't get no stinkin' shirt when I bought some of his stuff at Super Chevy.

Glad you had fun up there and nice progress so far.

msgross · 08-09-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I'm gonna have a talk with Tim, I didn't get no stinkin' shirt when I bought some of his stuff at Super Chevy.

Glad you had fun up there and nice progress so far.

did you ask him for one???? I provided worldwide advertising...

oh yeah, I also got to see the infamous GQ with a SOLD sign on the chassis... not sure on the story behind that one...

**88JRFAN** · 09-06-2009, 11:54 PM

Getting any work done on the money pit?

msgross · 09-07-2009, 09:02 AM

Glad you asked, yesterday I painted the ramhorns with some VHT paint. I bought these at a car show (still 2" vette manifolds) and they have some kind of super duper coating on them. I didn't realize it until I ground down some of the casting slag... by then I realized that this wasn't just a basic spraypaint job they had done. So the best way to clean them up again was the VHT paint. Think anyone will notice that they are different styles?

Today I want to get an alternator, mount the pulley's and fan and get the rad support ready for PC.

msgross · 09-07-2009, 09:06 AM

Also good news, looks like I "should" be moving into a new position at work in a few months. That would open the door for my promotion to Major ($900/month raise

). Mama said that when I get promoted we can use the first few months of raises for the Money Pits paint and body work! That being said, hopefully it'll will see paint next spring...woohoo...

It's a slow process...promotions and the truck that is!

07-03-2009, 10:44 PM	#751
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! actually did something productive on the truck today. Went over to sauerkrauts (Johns) house and blasted some items and we baked some cookies...err i mean we baked some powdercoating!!! John also showed off his aluminum welding skills on my gas tank, now I have a vent hole!!! __________________ 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" Last edited by msgross; 07-03-2009 at 10:44 PM.

07-03-2009, 10:46 PM	#752
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! hopefully I can drop off my rad support before my trip to Indiana and install it when I return. I'm planning on hooking up the radiator for the last time and starting the beast up again... __________________ 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"

07-07-2009, 02:12 PM	#753
CARZ1968 Bowties from Birth Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 86	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! killer welds! __________________ 68 K10 Burb aka "da bomb" 72 C10 SWB Highlander 97 30th anniv. Z28 Conv 99 Chevy Crew 454 11 Traverse AWD

07-08-2009, 08:08 PM	#755
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! lol. nobody watches my build anymore I guess stagnant build that is __________________ 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"

07-08-2009, 09:35 PM	#757
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! sold my NOS bedwood, going with oak or walnut now. Amish cabinet maker can make a set for $330, that's before I offer him a few 2x12 oak boards that I have! __________________ 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"

07-08-2009, 09:44 PM	#759
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Bet you got a good price out of the NOS wood. I have always liked oak better than walnut. Those oak boards should help cut the cost of the new ones. Good luck __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

07-08-2009, 09:52 PM	#760
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! we watch... do somework....Like im one to speak...LOL __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style Last edited by glimmertwin01; 07-08-2009 at 09:52 PM.

07-15-2009, 11:24 PM	#763
CARZ1968 Bowties from Birth Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 86	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I feel your pain. Just spent a week down Ft Walton Beach FL and we hadn't even crossed the PA State Line on 95S when my 6 yr old asked"are we almost there?" __________________ 68 K10 Burb aka "da bomb" 72 C10 SWB Highlander 97 30th anniv. Z28 Conv 99 Chevy Crew 454 11 Traverse AWD

07-24-2009, 01:00 AM	#764
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Hey Mike...does your 33x10.5x15 BFG's rub on the tie rod at all @ full lock?...do you happen to know the backspace on your rims? Reason I ask....It looks like I'm gonna step up to the same size tire...I got my body back on the chassis today and the tires just seem a bit too small.....But i'm worried that with my stock steel wheels the tire is gonna hit the tie rod @ full lock as it is within about 1/2" right now with the 9.5" wides... Thanks, Dan __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 07-24-2009 at 11:11 AM.

07-24-2009, 06:34 AM	#765
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! not sure on the backspacing, whatever MT classic II's run. I can pivot the suspension and see how it looks. I'm running a newer 10-bolt but I don't think the tierod is much different. Let me snap some pics tonight. I haven't had my front fenders on yet either so hopefully there are no other rubbing issues. __________________ 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"

08-09-2009, 10:35 AM	#766
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! ok, hopefully i'll be getting back into the garage soon... Had a pretty good time at the Carlisle truck show, met numerous board members and maybe lured a few more this way. I sold a few large items and purchased some needed trim parts from our board vendors Tim Christian and Bill Athey (pickmup). Also bought some from the truck shop since they let me park my Tahoe in an extra space of theirs... Overall I spent about $275 on new parts and got a few free T-shirts as well! __________________ 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"

08-09-2009, 04:30 PM	#767
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Looks like you had a good day. Really like the shirts, can't beat free. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

08-09-2009, 06:32 PM	#768
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! sounds like its time to get busy on the truck! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-09-2009, 07:17 PM	#769
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,755	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! So that's where my shirt from Tim went too. Looks like you got a lot of neat stuff. I have got to make it to Carlisle someday. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-09-2009, 09:04 PM	#770
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09-06-2009, 11:54 PM	#773
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Getting any work done on the money pit? __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

09-07-2009, 09:02 AM	#774
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! Glad you asked, yesterday I painted the ramhorns with some VHT paint. I bought these at a car show (still 2" vette manifolds) and they have some kind of super duper coating on them. I didn't realize it until I ground down some of the casting slag... by then I realized that this wasn't just a basic spraypaint job they had done. So the best way to clean them up again was the VHT paint. Think anyone will notice that they are different styles? Today I want to get an alternator, mount the pulley's and fan and get the rad support ready for PC. __________________ 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"

09-07-2009, 09:06 AM	#775
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! Also good news, looks like I "should" be moving into a new position at work in a few months. That would open the door for my promotion to Major ($900/month raise). Mama said that when I get promoted we can use the first few months of raises for the Money Pits paint and body work! That being said, hopefully it'll will see paint next spring...woohoo... It's a slow process...promotions and the truck that is! __________________ 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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