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msgross · 12-26-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by silver7

Curious how that heater works for you since I need to do the same thing. Pretty soon my carhart jacket and toboggan won't be enough. Like you, I plan to get serious this winter.

search craigslist for reddy heater or propane heater. I found this for $50..

should only have to run it for 30 minutes or so to heat the two car garage up... It would be nice to have a wall mounted unit that I could use all the time, but this will work for me... Runs on kerosene or diesel..

**Palf70Step** · 12-26-2009, 12:06 PM

Those work really well. Friend uses one in his shop. They are LOUD when running, so it is hard to have conversation. I also tend to get a headache when it runs to long and not vented.

silver7 · 12-26-2009, 12:13 PM

Good info guys! I'll definitely look into one. Thanks

msgross · 12-26-2009, 06:15 PM

this one is smaller (40,000 BTU vs 150,000 BTU) so it shouldn't be to loud...

picked up an awesome deal on metal shevling for the basement today.. check craisglist for retail stores going out of business.. i'll post pics tomorrow, it would make great garage storage too...

I'm a CL junkie!

CARZ1968 · 12-27-2009, 12:52 AM

[QUOTE=msgross;

I'm a CL junkie![/QUOTE]

Its no wonder that your a CL junkie with the deals you find.They don't part with half the stuff here in the city for the prices that you score out there!I had to start searching the surrounding areas for better deals.Do you get CL alerts on your cell?

I don't know how your house is set up or if there are zoning issues, but what do you think about a wood stove? Its cheap and it keeps things cozy.Those turbine heaters work great,it heats a workshop/garage in a hurry, but it does get cold quick once they're shut down.

msgross · 12-27-2009, 10:06 AM

wood stove would take to long to heat up for me... If I found an old house trailer natural gas furnace I would run that on a low temp all winter.. I only get small amounts of time in the garage anyway....

This thing will run on kerosene, diesel, jet fuel or fuel oil... 10 hours on 3 gallons is cheap heat for me!

Jebb1978 · 12-27-2009, 11:20 AM

Wow, great build thread! I will watch this one. Thanks for steering me over.

Patsfan34 · 12-27-2009, 03:20 PM

msgross, besides have very similar taste in wedding rings (i tried to take a pic of my wife's ring but it won't come out clear) I took pics of my donor truck. I'll post later when I get the camera wire. You will be surprised just how close they are!

Patsfan34 · 12-27-2009, 07:23 PM

As promised!

msgross · 12-27-2009, 07:42 PM

that donor doesn't look that bad... BTW, I'm originally from Indiana and a die-hard Colts fan...

Patsfan34 · 12-27-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

that donor doesn't look that bad... BTW, I'm originally from Indiana and a die-hard Colts fan...

Oh great, I'm watching them loose to the J.E.T.S. right now and I'm very happy about it! Not that I'm routing for the Jets cause I want them to die in a plane crash but it is what it is! Ahhhhh, another divisional title for the Pats today!!!

The donor body is actually in great shape. I think I'm going to sell off the custom-10 trim I have for it and the complete A/C system. Sometimes I like how the trim looks but most of the time it's not my cup of tea. The A/C setup I'll probably never use cause this truck will be a winter driver anyway. I'm going to try and track down a 5 speed tranny like you mentioned in my thread. I'm almost positive my friend has a rebuilt NP205 painted and ready to go if I pull the trigger. I just realized today that the manual steering box I have will not be the same and all the power steering stuff off the 2WD will not fit, minor set back but still a pain in the butt! Ok, I'm rambling due to my uncle Jack Daniels hanging out today. PM me if you need anything!

msgross · 12-27-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Patsfan34

Oh great, I'm watching them loose to the J.E.T.S. right now and I'm very happy about it! Not that I'm routing for the Jets cause I want them to die in a plane crash but it is what it is! Ahhhhh, another divisional title for the Pats today!!!

I'd rather lose now than later... you can't use the 2WD steering box but everything else will work.

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silver7 · 12-27-2009, 08:20 PM

I'm from Indy as well - born and raised. Go Colts!

msgross · 12-27-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by silver7

I'm from Indy as well - born and raised. Go Colts!

no crap? I knew I liked you.. where abouts?

I'm from a small town named Fairmount, about 45 min north of Indy near Muncie.. I went to Ball State as well... and graduated!

Patsfan34 · 12-27-2009, 08:40 PM

Colts loose, no big deal!

msgross · 12-27-2009, 11:19 PM

My project for today, install shelving! I found a shoe store that was downsizing and bought this metal shelving and post for $120. This would have been $500 at Lowes, glad I didn't have to go that route. Just another project (finishing basement) that's on my list this year.

I did get my heater for the garage though, NICE!!!!

As you guys stated, it is a little loud, but with a small 2 car garage it won't have to run that long...

silver7 · 12-28-2009, 10:16 AM

Grew up in Noblesville but went to high school at Hamilton Southeastern. I guess around 90 min south of Fairfield. Almost went to Ball State but went to IUPUI on a ROTC scholarship

- and graduated - instead. I used to run by the Colts old RCA stadium on my workout everday back when they had Harbaugh and Faulk posted all over the stadium walls.

Nice score on the shelving. I'm jealous.

msgross · 12-28-2009, 12:26 PM

what year did you graduate? I was in ROTC from 99-2001

silver7 · 12-28-2009, 12:35 PM

1995-1998. I was in the Army 6 yrs enlisted prior and left on a Green-to-Gold ROTC scholarship. Small world!

msgross · 12-28-2009, 12:52 PM

I was on active from 93-97 and then went to BSU, got a two year scholarship and stayed with the Indiana guard for flight school, now Pennsylvania guard and work here full time , www.easternaats.com

silver7 · 12-28-2009, 09:35 PM

10 yrs Infantry for me. Left the 82nd in 2002 right after my son was born. The only time I made it into PA was when we jumped into a drop zone near Gettysburg where we did a battle analysis.

msgross · 12-28-2009, 09:37 PM

that's cool, I spent a few years in a LRS-D unit... great time... I feel much safer to flying now!

silver7 · 12-28-2009, 09:46 PM

I miss the life. It was hard - but I loved it. At least now I get to spend a lot of time with my family and have hobbies like rebuilding my truck - something our brothers overseas don't get a chance to enjoy.

msgross · 12-28-2009, 09:58 PM

I'm Active Guard Reserve (AGR) at a schoolhouse, so for now I work 8-4:30 and have weekends off. All the pay and benefits of Title10 without the PCS requirement... truly the best of both worlds, besides the Air Guard! This was my first year to pass $100K so life is pretty good for the family.

AGR in the line units work daily and 1-2 weekends per month..

msgross · 01-10-2010, 12:45 AM

no work but more parts came in...

soft ray glass with perfect tracks, perfect grille, CST glovebox door, and a gauge cluster with this funny little dial... hmmm?

12-26-2009, 12:06 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,788	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Those work really well. Friend uses one in his shop. They are LOUD when running, so it is hard to have conversation. I also tend to get a headache when it runs to long and not vented. __________________ 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!

12-26-2009, 12:13 PM	#3
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Good info guys! I'll definitely look into one. Thanks

12-26-2009, 06:15 PM	#4
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! this one is smaller (40,000 BTU vs 150,000 BTU) so it shouldn't be to loud... picked up an awesome deal on metal shevling for the basement today.. check craisglist for retail stores going out of business.. i'll post pics tomorrow, it would make great garage storage too... I'm a CL junkie! __________________ 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"

12-27-2009, 12:52 AM	#5
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! [QUOTE=msgross; I'm a CL junkie![/QUOTE] Its no wonder that your a CL junkie with the deals you find.They don't part with half the stuff here in the city for the prices that you score out there!I had to start searching the surrounding areas for better deals.Do you get CL alerts on your cell? I don't know how your house is set up or if there are zoning issues, but what do you think about a wood stove? Its cheap and it keeps things cozy.Those turbine heaters work great,it heats a workshop/garage in a hurry, but it does get cold quick once they're shut down. __________________ 68 K10 Burb aka "da bomb" 72 C10 SWB Highlander 97 30th anniv. Z28 Conv 99 Chevy Crew 454 11 Traverse AWD

12-27-2009, 10:06 AM	#6
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! wood stove would take to long to heat up for me... If I found an old house trailer natural gas furnace I would run that on a low temp all winter.. I only get small amounts of time in the garage anyway.... This thing will run on kerosene, diesel, jet fuel or fuel oil... 10 hours on 3 gallons is cheap heat for me! __________________ 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; 12-27-2009 at 10:06 AM.

12-27-2009, 11:20 AM	#7
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Wow, great build thread! I will watch this one. Thanks for steering me over. __________________ 1959 GMC project

12-27-2009, 03:20 PM	#8
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! msgross, besides have very similar taste in wedding rings (i tried to take a pic of my wife's ring but it won't come out clear) I took pics of my donor truck. I'll post later when I get the camera wire. You will be surprised just how close they are! Last edited by Patsfan34; 12-27-2009 at 07:22 PM.

12-27-2009, 07:23 PM	#9
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! As promised! Attached Images

12-27-2009, 07:42 PM	#10
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! that donor doesn't look that bad... BTW, I'm originally from Indiana and a die-hard Colts fan... __________________ 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; 12-27-2009 at 07:43 PM.

12-27-2009, 08:20 PM	#13
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I'm from Indy as well - born and raised. Go Colts! __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4

12-27-2009, 08:40 PM	#15
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Colts loose, no big deal!

12-27-2009, 11:19 PM	#16
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! My project for today, install shelving! I found a shoe store that was downsizing and bought this metal shelving and post for $120. This would have been $500 at Lowes, glad I didn't have to go that route. Just another project (finishing basement) that's on my list this year. I did get my heater for the garage though, NICE!!!! As you guys stated, it is a little loud, but with a small 2 car garage it won't have to run that long... Attached Images __________________ 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"

12-28-2009, 10:16 AM	#17
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Grew up in Noblesville but went to high school at Hamilton Southeastern. I guess around 90 min south of Fairfield. Almost went to Ball State but went to IUPUI on a ROTC scholarship - and graduated - instead. I used to run by the Colts old RCA stadium on my workout everday back when they had Harbaugh and Faulk posted all over the stadium walls. Nice score on the shelving. I'm jealous. __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4

12-28-2009, 12:26 PM	#18
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! what year did you graduate? I was in ROTC from 99-2001 __________________ 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"

12-28-2009, 12:35 PM	#19
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! 1995-1998. I was in the Army 6 yrs enlisted prior and left on a Green-to-Gold ROTC scholarship. Small world! __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4



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12-28-2009, 12:52 PM	#20
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! I was on active from 93-97 and then went to BSU, got a two year scholarship and stayed with the Indiana guard for flight school, now Pennsylvania guard and work here full time , www.easternaats.com __________________ 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"

12-28-2009, 09:35 PM	#21
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! 10 yrs Infantry for me. Left the 82nd in 2002 right after my son was born. The only time I made it into PA was when we jumped into a drop zone near Gettysburg where we did a battle analysis. Attached Images __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4

12-28-2009, 09:37 PM	#22
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! that's cool, I spent a few years in a LRS-D unit... great time... I feel much safer to flying now! __________________ 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"

12-28-2009, 09:46 PM	#23
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I miss the life. It was hard - but I loved it. At least now I get to spend a lot of time with my family and have hobbies like rebuilding my truck - something our brothers overseas don't get a chance to enjoy. __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4

12-28-2009, 09:58 PM	#24
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! I'm Active Guard Reserve (AGR) at a schoolhouse, so for now I work 8-4:30 and have weekends off. All the pay and benefits of Title10 without the PCS requirement... truly the best of both worlds, besides the Air Guard! This was my first year to pass $100K so life is pretty good for the family. AGR in the line units work daily and 1-2 weekends per month.. __________________ 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; 12-28-2009 at 09:58 PM.

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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! no work but more parts came in... soft ray glass with perfect tracks, perfect grille, CST glovebox door, and a gauge cluster with this funny little dial... hmmm? __________________ 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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