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msgross · 01-10-2010, 12:52 AM

I did install my air compressor in the garage today (and my heater rocks in there!)

wired it to run on 120V but noticed it draws 18A, and I have a 15A circuit... ran for about 10 minutes before the breaker flipped, looks like it's time to run a 220V line to the garage now.... ole' betsy may look rough, but 80 gallons of air is AWESOME!

glimmertwin01 · 01-10-2010, 10:04 AM

NICE! so has the wife given you that "looK" yet? you know the one that says yer freeking NUTS? lol so what is the shorty in post 854???
I picked up a decent 74 K5 to work on and a 78 K10 plow truck thaqt will donate the 350 / 350 driveline

hgs_notes · 01-10-2010, 10:32 AM

You have a heater now....

How come this thing isn't done yet?! j/k

The only problem I had with those bullit heaters is the smell. Everything you wear gets impregnated with the fumes. Even the propane ones do that, it just takes longer.

Oh, and on your compressor, do not bolt it down to the floor firmly. The vibration can cause the welds at the feet to tank to crack. If you want to clamp it down, put some rubber pads under the feet.

msgross · 01-10-2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glimmertwin01

NICE! so has the wife given you that "looK" yet? you know the one that says yer freeking NUTS? lol so what is the shorty in post 854???
I picked up a decent 74 K5 to work on and a 78 K10 plow truck thaqt will donate the 350 / 350 driveline

we are beyond "the look". #854 is another members....

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

You have a heater now....

How come this thing isn't done yet?! j/k

The only problem I had with those bullit heaters is the smell. Everything you wear gets impregnated with the fumes. Even the propane ones do that, it just takes longer.

Oh, and on your compressor, do not bolt it down to the floor firmly. The vibration can cause the welds at the feet to tank to crack. If you want to clamp it down, put some rubber pads under the feet.

this heater doesn't smell that bad, it's a multi-fuel unit so I run kerosene since jetA is a little pricey!

Good tip on the compressor, I was going to look for some rubber spacers but forgot. I have some space to lift it up and drop them on so that will be in order.

dammitmitchell · 01-10-2010, 04:22 PM

ive got the rubber from some shocks i pulled if you want those they're in good shape...

silver7 · 01-10-2010, 06:19 PM

I need to do the same thing myself. Had to drive to SC to get it but I got a great deal when I bought my 80 gallon air compressor off a guy on Craigslist.

But I still have yet to bolt it to the floor and I'll make sure I use a rubber pad to buffer the vibrations.

Ran external conduit for the 220v myself and it was a lot easier than I thought. Couldn't imagine doing my rebuild without this big son of a gun.

She may be ugly, but those old compressors are dependable and if you are luckily -cheap. Good score Mike.

msgross · 01-10-2010, 09:55 PM

got old Betsy wired for 220v 20 amp today. Easier than I thought, like you said. Ran a new 20amp breaker from the basement and put in a 20 amp dual pole light switch so that I can turn the power off.

She kicks on at 100 psi and off at 135 right now, that should be good for me. When it's running I can run the die grinder at 80 psi and the main pressure gauge barely moves!!! I loosened the floor bolts today while she was running and the vibrations didn't changed. I might find some rubber but to be honest, this thing is 50 years old and still running...is it really going to matter?

thanks for the offer dammitmitchell, i'll hold off right now. I might snag some pieces of the kids floor puzzle when I get a chance... I'm 6'3" @ 250lbs and I can barely move the beast!

still no truck update, but I did get the x-mas lights down and managed not to die inside my house breaker panel!

my67chevytruck · 01-10-2010, 10:19 PM

good progress Mike. great looking parts..

msgross · 01-10-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

good progress Mike. great looking parts..

that's what she said!!!

sorry, had to...

my67chevytruck · 01-11-2010, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

that's what she said!!!

sorry, had to...

Well, now you can say you've had 1 cheerleader in your life!!

sorry, had too.........

now get busy on the money pit!!!

vk_chevy · 01-11-2010, 04:23 AM

that compressor definitely has a character, I like it.

I would also suggest to fab up belt guard for it.

msgross · 01-11-2010, 07:04 AM

Character is a good description!

a belt guard would be nice, since it's tucked in the corner nobody should accidently walk into it, but I can see some fingers or clothing getting caught if not careful...

msgross · 01-13-2010, 08:47 PM

ok, im heading out to the garage to work on the rad support... it will be at the powdercoaters by Friday!

my67chevytruck · 01-13-2010, 09:01 PM

bout time!

msgross · 01-15-2010, 10:59 PM

well, I was hoping for the powdercoaters on the rad support today, but didn't make it that far. My metal shop at work had a berillium incident and had to seal the doors. I was planning to use the shear and metal brake but had to resort to a clamp and hammer to bend some steal. Last of the rot on the lower portion of the rad support, I plan on grinding tomorrow and seeing if the PC guy is open. If not then Monday...

glimmertwin01 · 01-16-2010, 11:12 AM

Mike.... looks like you had to resort to My method of fabrication...lol looks good..an no one will see it anyhow

msgross · 01-16-2010, 03:00 PM

true, if I hadn't replaced it though it would have driven me nuts! Would have been nice to use the brake, but it's not a sharp 90 degree curve anyway...

Is there supposed to be a drain hole under the radiator?

glimmertwin01 · 01-16-2010, 04:52 PM

on newer stuff there is.... it cant hurt to have one just in case...
ive been workin on strippin own my latest a 74 K5... its on the build page under the next gen trucks

msgross · 01-17-2010, 07:55 PM

made some progress today...

radiator support is pretty much ready for the powder coaters tomorrow.. Had some rust area that needed fixed, also had to weld in some nuts for the lower pan, the lower pan also had some rust... It's not a perfect fix but should barely be noticeable once coated...

SHould I PC the lower pan or rhino line it? I'm thinking of using the Raptor liner on any metal facing the ground (front pan, inner front and rear fenders, under cab, bottoms of bed sides)

msgross · 01-17-2010, 08:01 PM

I'm always afraid to grind to much metal away so i'll leave it as is...

Had to mount it up to the truck just for a glance of hat she use to look like..

Welded in the lower 4-core mounts and sat a grille in place. I doubt that i'll be using this grille now that Seacrow sent me a perfect grille from FL. I might plate this area near the left mount though, rust took it's toll back in the day...

Off to the Powder House tomorrow...rad support, air cleaner, battery mount, hood latch and support, washer bottle and upper radiator pipe...

msgross · 01-17-2010, 08:03 PM

started a diet on friday (kinda

) wife insisted on snapping a pic, can you see my enthusiasm?

I plan on 20 lbs in 12 weeks...

glimmertwin01 · 01-17-2010, 08:16 PM

LOL you need a diet? your enthusiasm is ovewhelming...
do you get to tell her when she needs a diet too? LMFAO...
the core supprt looks good man

msgross · 01-17-2010, 08:39 PM

i'm 6'3" 255 right now, heaviest yet... i'd be happy to go to the beach if I lost 20 lbs...

wife is 5'9" 120lbs... she can't gain weight! that's after three kids too...

glimmertwin01 · 01-17-2010, 08:54 PM

youre lucky well i should say she is...
im still a svelt 6ft 195 been that way for yrs...

sourkraut · 01-18-2010, 06:52 PM

How did you make out at the coaters today?

Dude I have been 190lb since 12th grade and just in the last year & half have worked my way up to 227lb? Were the hell it came from I dont know? So you are not alone!

01-10-2010, 12:52 AM	#1
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 did install my air compressor in the garage today (and my heater rocks in there!) wired it to run on 120V but noticed it draws 18A, and I have a 15A circuit... ran for about 10 minutes before the breaker flipped, looks like it's time to run a 220V line to the garage now.... ole' betsy may look rough, but 80 gallons of air is AWESOME! __________________ 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"

01-10-2010, 10:04 AM	#2
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! NICE! so has the wife given you that "looK" yet? you know the one that says yer freeking NUTS? lol so what is the shorty in post 854??? I picked up a decent 74 K5 to work on and a 78 K10 plow truck thaqt will donate the 350 / 350 driveline __________________ 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

01-10-2010, 10:32 AM	#3
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,122	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! You have a heater now.... How come this thing isn't done yet?! j/k The only problem I had with those bullit heaters is the smell. Everything you wear gets impregnated with the fumes. Even the propane ones do that, it just takes longer. Oh, and on your compressor, do not bolt it down to the floor firmly. The vibration can cause the welds at the feet to tank to crack. If you want to clamp it down, put some rubber pads under the feet. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

01-10-2010, 04:22 PM	#5
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! ive got the rubber from some shocks i pulled if you want those they're in good shape... __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

01-10-2010, 06:19 PM	#6
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 need to do the same thing myself. Had to drive to SC to get it but I got a great deal when I bought my 80 gallon air compressor off a guy on Craigslist. But I still have yet to bolt it to the floor and I'll make sure I use a rubber pad to buffer the vibrations. Ran external conduit for the 220v myself and it was a lot easier than I thought. Couldn't imagine doing my rebuild without this big son of a gun. She may be ugly, but those old compressors are dependable and if you are luckily -cheap. Good score Mike. Attached Images __________________ Shawn 1971 C10 4x4

01-10-2010, 09:55 PM	#7
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! got old Betsy wired for 220v 20 amp today. Easier than I thought, like you said. Ran a new 20amp breaker from the basement and put in a 20 amp dual pole light switch so that I can turn the power off. She kicks on at 100 psi and off at 135 right now, that should be good for me. When it's running I can run the die grinder at 80 psi and the main pressure gauge barely moves!!! I loosened the floor bolts today while she was running and the vibrations didn't changed. I might find some rubber but to be honest, this thing is 50 years old and still running...is it really going to matter? thanks for the offer dammitmitchell, i'll hold off right now. I might snag some pieces of the kids floor puzzle when I get a chance... I'm 6'3" @ 250lbs and I can barely move the beast! still no truck update, but I did get the x-mas lights down and managed not to die inside my house breaker panel! __________________ 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"

01-10-2010, 10:19 PM	#8
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! good progress Mike. great looking parts.. __________________ 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

01-11-2010, 04:23 AM	#11
vk_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 231	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! that compressor definitely has a character, I like it. I would also suggest to fab up belt guard for it. __________________ 72 Chevy C20 Longhorn 72 Chevy, K20 Custom Camper 67 Chevy, LWB, C20, 350/350, PS, PB, 65 Jag MKII

01-11-2010, 07:04 AM	#12
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! Character is a good description! a belt guard would be nice, since it's tucked in the corner nobody should accidently walk into it, but I can see some fingers or clothing getting caught if not careful... __________________ 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"

01-13-2010, 08:47 PM	#13
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, im heading out to the garage to work on the rad support... it will be at the powdercoaters by Friday! __________________ 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"

01-13-2010, 09:01 PM	#14
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! bout time! __________________ 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

01-15-2010, 10:59 PM	#15
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! well, I was hoping for the powdercoaters on the rad support today, but didn't make it that far. My metal shop at work had a berillium incident and had to seal the doors. I was planning to use the shear and metal brake but had to resort to a clamp and hammer to bend some steal. Last of the rot on the lower portion of the rad support, I plan on grinding tomorrow and seeing if the PC guy is open. If not then Monday... 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"

01-16-2010, 11:12 AM	#16
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! Mike.... looks like you had to resort to My method of fabrication...lol looks good..an no one will see it anyhow __________________ 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

01-16-2010, 03:00 PM	#17
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! true, if I hadn't replaced it though it would have driven me nuts! Would have been nice to use the brake, but it's not a sharp 90 degree curve anyway... Is there supposed to be a drain hole under the radiator? __________________ 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"

01-16-2010, 04:52 PM	#18
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! on newer stuff there is.... it cant hurt to have one just in case... ive been workin on strippin own my latest a 74 K5... its on the build page under the next gen trucks __________________ 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



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01-17-2010, 07:55 PM	#19
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! made some progress today... radiator support is pretty much ready for the powder coaters tomorrow.. Had some rust area that needed fixed, also had to weld in some nuts for the lower pan, the lower pan also had some rust... It's not a perfect fix but should barely be noticeable once coated... SHould I PC the lower pan or rhino line it? I'm thinking of using the Raptor liner on any metal facing the ground (front pan, inner front and rear fenders, under cab, bottoms of bed sides) __________________ 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"

01-17-2010, 08:01 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'm always afraid to grind to much metal away so i'll leave it as is... Had to mount it up to the truck just for a glance of hat she use to look like.. Welded in the lower 4-core mounts and sat a grille in place. I doubt that i'll be using this grille now that Seacrow sent me a perfect grille from FL. I might plate this area near the left mount though, rust took it's toll back in the day... Off to the Powder House tomorrow...rad support, air cleaner, battery mount, hood latch and support, washer bottle and upper radiator pipe... __________________ 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; 03-24-2010 at 09:49 PM.

01-17-2010, 08:03 PM	#21
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! started a diet on friday (kinda ) wife insisted on snapping a pic, can you see my enthusiasm? I plan on 20 lbs in 12 weeks... __________________ 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"

01-17-2010, 08:16 PM	#22
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! LOL you need a diet? your enthusiasm is ovewhelming... do you get to tell her when she needs a diet too? LMFAO... the core supprt looks good man __________________ 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

01-17-2010, 08:39 PM	#23
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 6'3" 255 right now, heaviest yet... i'd be happy to go to the beach if I lost 20 lbs... wife is 5'9" 120lbs... she can't gain weight! that's after three kids too... __________________ 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"

01-17-2010, 08:54 PM	#24
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! youre lucky well i should say she is... im still a svelt 6ft 195 been that way for yrs... __________________ 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

01-18-2010, 06:52 PM	#25
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! How did you make out at the coaters today? Dude I have been 190lb since 12th grade and just in the last year & half have worked my way up to 227lb? Were the hell it came from I dont know? So you are not alone! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

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