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ERASER5 · 07-01-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkydog

Oh I forgot to mention that I found my first ever "love note" taped to the windshield of the truck. A guy left his name and number offering to buy it!

Did you call him just for giggles? And to see if he has a clue what iis different about your truck?

You know my granpappy had one just like that....

_Ogre · 07-02-2013, 12:55 PM

just went thru your whole build sparkydog, excellent work and a very good write up.
your finished product is a keeper for sure

though i did miss the post where you fired the chicken

sparkydog · 07-03-2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

though i did miss the post where you fired the chicken

#505 or so - about the time of the propane explosion.

**hatzie** · 07-03-2013, 10:43 AM

Excellent build. The attention to detail is stunning.

You should be able to make a custom U-joint intermediate shaft to mate the column to the steering box using $$$$ Borgeson parts or mixing the G and CK shafts. Judging from the quality of your build you have the skill and patience to do either.

The column wiring shouldn't be that difficult. I'd grab a CK column and lay them side by side.
If the turn, beam, cruise, and hazard multiswitch mounting screws aren't in different positions... You should be able to pull the multiswitch and slide the pigtail up through the G series column. Swap them with CK switches and pigtail that mate to your harness. Make sure the plastic pinch guard is located in the correct position and the wires run through it correctly.
The ignition and neutral safety are on the outside of the column so mating the newer switches should be a bracket fab job... No guarantees without looking at both.
The latest Schematics I have for G series vans is '88. The PDF is in my signature... they may help...

sparkydog · 07-27-2013, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

just went thru your whole build sparkydog, excellent work and a very good write up.
your finished product is a keeper for sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatzie

Excellent build. The attention to detail is stunning.

You should be able to make a custom U-joint intermediate shaft to mate the column to the steering box using $$$$ Borgeson parts or mixing the G and CK shafts. Judging from the quality of your build you have the skill and patience to do either.

The column wiring shouldn't be that difficult. I'd grab a CK column and lay them side by side.
If the turn, beam, cruise, and hazard multiswitch mounting screws aren't in different positions... You should be able to pull the multiswitch and slide the pigtail up through the G series column. Swap them with CK switches and pigtail that mate to your harness. Make sure the plastic pinch guard is located in the correct position and the wires run through it correctly.
The ignition and neutral safety are on the outside of the column so mating the newer switches should be a bracket fab job... No guarantees without looking at both.
The latest Schematics I have for G series vans is '88. The PDF is in my signature... they may help...

Thank you very much guys!

Here are some pictures of the welding cell I set up at my work (that I used to help fab up my receiver hitch - shhhhh.) I found the 5'x5' acorn style table on Craiglist and even with the charges to rent a heavy trailer, rent a forklift at the seller's location, drive up, spend the night in a hotel, gas et cetera I spent waaaaaay less for this table than we would have to try and get even a 3' x 3' new.

I also picked up the MIG (Lincoln clone) on the way back with the table.

One of my early projects at work to check out the MIG was to fab up a welding support cart.

maxxxy · 07-28-2013, 01:41 AM

Oh my!!

Looks like some major fab work in your future!
How thick is that??/How much does that table weigh??
Posted via Mobile Device

sparkydog · 11-01-2013, 07:11 PM

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Stupid. Drunk. Young. Male. Hit me a couple of weeks ago. Today was the first time I could look at it.

**Palf70Step** · 11-01-2013, 07:53 PM

That stinks for sure.

SamsAutoParts73-87 · 11-01-2013, 08:22 PM

Not cool!!

-Sam

sparkydog · 11-01-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by maxxxy

How thick is that??/How much does that table weigh??
Posted via Mobile Device

Hey Maxxxy sorry I didn't see your post until now. The table is 4" thick and weighs approx 3500-4000#. It makes our forklift grunt.

sventinker · 04-24-2014, 12:29 AM

I just spent the last few days reading your thread and WOW what a lot of work you have done. You have done more to one truck than I would think anyone has ever done. Very impressive skills. Cool looking truck too.

**Clyde65** · 04-24-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkydog

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Stupid. Drunk. Young. Male. Hit me a couple of weeks ago. Today was the first time I could look at it.

AND HE LIVED????

You are a very forgiving man IMO!

sparkydog · 06-29-2014, 10:49 PM

Hi boys and girls. It's been a long time since Uncle Sparky had any updates on Halfbreed. Today I swapped out my 3rd set of seats. I think these will stay on for good. They are out of some kind of Volvo. I picked them up a few months ago at a 50% off sale at the wrecking yard. I like them because they are the right size and shape for the truck and somewhat IH-like. They also feature manual lumbar and the driver has a funky lever that can change front and rear height. They also have outboard trays attached to the side of the seat. Not sure why I need that but there you go...

I haven't checked the mileage lately but since Halfbreed is my DD I suspect I have 35-45k on her now.

**Palf70Step** · 06-30-2014, 05:33 AM

Seats look goiod in there. Glad to hear the truck is still cruising along after the little crinkle issue.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-30-2014, 08:43 AM

Were you able to repair the "drunk's" damage.

sparkydog · 06-30-2014, 09:02 AM

I haven't repaired it yet. It will take me several days and I haven't found a good window of opportunity yet.

sparkydog · 10-26-2014, 09:12 PM

Had my window open up so here's the repair.

sparkydog · 10-26-2014, 09:15 PM

Repair Part Deux... I did this on a weekend near the end of July.

**Palf70Step** · 10-27-2014, 05:30 AM

Man....you make that look so quick and easy. What about 10 mins work?

67ChevyRedneck · 10-27-2014, 09:57 AM

Awesome! She's pretty again!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-27-2014, 08:06 PM

Nice repair and great to see you still DD'ing the truck and enjoying it!

sparkydog · 10-28-2014, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Man....you make that look so quick and easy. What about 10 mins work?

Yeah if what you mean is 4 hours and 10 mins!

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Awesome! She's pretty again!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice repair and great to see you still DD'ing the truck and enjoying it!

Thanks guys!

Chance48 · 10-26-2015, 11:12 PM

I stumbled upon this thread in search of something else. Read it in its entirety and am just blown away. The amount of effort, natural skills and devotion is unbelievable. I have a 48 Chevy Coe project going myself. I joined here just to visit , learn, and tell Sparky here how cool this build was.

It's been a while so chances are you wont see this Sparky. Update us if you've done anything else to the halfy.

Chance

sparkydog · 10-31-2015, 08:40 PM

Thanks Chance - I'm blushing electronically! I am glad you enjoyed reading about my strange truck.

Paul Y · 11-01-2015, 07:24 PM

Rarely " stray " to alternate tinkering but so glad I did, your build is an inspiration Sir and you should be applauded.

Keep up the good work..

P.

07-02-2013, 12:55 PM	#752
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab just went thru your whole build sparkydog, excellent work and a very good write up. your finished product is a keeper for sure though i did miss the post where you fired the chicken __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

07-03-2013, 10:43 AM	#754
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,975	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Excellent build. The attention to detail is stunning. You should be able to make a custom U-joint intermediate shaft to mate the column to the steering box using $$$$ Borgeson parts or mixing the G and CK shafts. Judging from the quality of your build you have the skill and patience to do either. The column wiring shouldn't be that difficult. I'd grab a CK column and lay them side by side. If the turn, beam, cruise, and hazard multiswitch mounting screws aren't in different positions... You should be able to pull the multiswitch and slide the pigtail up through the G series column. Swap them with CK switches and pigtail that mate to your harness. Make sure the plastic pinch guard is located in the correct position and the wires run through it correctly. The ignition and neutral safety are on the outside of the column so mating the newer switches should be a bracket fab job... No guarantees without looking at both. The latest Schematics I have for G series vans is '88. The PDF is in my signature... they may help... __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

07-28-2013, 01:41 AM	#756
maxxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 557	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Oh my!! Looks like some major fab work in your future! How thick is that??/How much does that table weigh?? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Max Max's bagged 81 81 rcsb bagged, 22s, build in progress 09 ext cab, 24" U2's, DD sub/amp

11-01-2013, 07:11 PM	#757
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Stupid. Drunk. Young. Male. Hit me a couple of weeks ago. Today was the first time I could look at it. Attached Images __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

11-01-2013, 07:53 PM	#758
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab That stinks for sure. __________________ 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!

11-01-2013, 08:22 PM	#759
SamsAutoParts73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rome PA Posts: 340	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Not cool!! -Sam __________________ 1987 Chevy R30 CC 454/4spd Work Truck 1979 Chevy K10 SWB 350/4spd/NP205, 1979 Chevy C10 LWB 350/TH350 Project 1981 Chevy K30 350/Th400/NP205 1986 Chevy K30 CUCV 6.2L/TH400/NP208

04-24-2014, 12:29 AM	#761
sventinker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: palm springs ca Posts: 57	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab I just spent the last few days reading your thread and WOW what a lot of work you have done. You have done more to one truck than I would think anyone has ever done. Very impressive skills. Cool looking truck too.

06-29-2014, 10:49 PM	#763
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Hi boys and girls. It's been a long time since Uncle Sparky had any updates on Halfbreed. Today I swapped out my 3rd set of seats. I think these will stay on for good. They are out of some kind of Volvo. I picked them up a few months ago at a 50% off sale at the wrecking yard. I like them because they are the right size and shape for the truck and somewhat IH-like. They also feature manual lumbar and the driver has a funky lever that can change front and rear height. They also have outboard trays attached to the side of the seat. Not sure why I need that but there you go... I haven't checked the mileage lately but since Halfbreed is my DD I suspect I have 35-45k on her now. Attached Images __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff Last edited by sparkydog; 06-29-2014 at 10:56 PM.

06-30-2014, 05:33 AM	#764
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Seats look goiod in there. Glad to hear the truck is still cruising along after the little crinkle issue. __________________ 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!

06-30-2014, 08:43 AM	#765
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Were you able to repair the "drunk's" damage. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-30-2014, 09:02 AM	#766
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab I haven't repaired it yet. It will take me several days and I haven't found a good window of opportunity yet. __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

10-26-2014, 09:12 PM	#767
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Had my window open up so here's the repair. Attached Images __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

10-26-2014, 09:15 PM	#768
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Repair Part Deux... I did this on a weekend near the end of July. Attached Images __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff Last edited by sparkydog; 10-26-2014 at 09:23 PM.

10-27-2014, 05:30 AM	#769
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Man....you make that look so quick and easy. What about 10 mins work? __________________ 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!

10-27-2014, 09:57 AM	#770
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Awesome! She's pretty again! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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10-27-2014, 08:06 PM	#771
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10-26-2015, 11:12 PM	#773
Chance48 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vinton, la Posts: 189	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab I stumbled upon this thread in search of something else. Read it in its entirety and am just blown away. The amount of effort, natural skills and devotion is unbelievable. I have a 48 Chevy Coe project going myself. I joined here just to visit , learn, and tell Sparky here how cool this build was. It's been a while so chances are you wont see this Sparky. Update us if you've done anything else to the halfy. Chance

10-31-2015, 08:40 PM	#774
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Thanks Chance - I'm blushing electronically! I am glad you enjoyed reading about my strange truck. __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

11-01-2015, 07:24 PM	#775
Paul Y Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 948	Re: Halfbreed - GMC Z71 + IH Extd Cab Rarely " stray " to alternate tinkering but so glad I did, your build is an inspiration Sir and you should be applauded. Keep up the good work.. P.

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