1969 Short Wide

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Mike, if there's anything worse than re-doing things that you shouldn't have to, it's re-doing things because it's your own fault. Happens to me all the time.

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Sorry to see the product didn't work properly. I hope it comes out easily.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Mike, if there's anything worse than re-doing things that you shouldn't have to, it's re-doing things because it's your own fault. Happens to me all the time.

Doing a project on your own like this sure gives me an appreciate of all the work that goes into it. Most anyone can rip off a check and buy a completed truck and then take all the credit for their exceptional taste, but nothing can buy the satisfaction you get from looking at a truck and knowing everything that went into it. It will all be worth it.

Love the fab work, as usual. Really cool!

Thanks Steve for the compliments. I have to do more than my fair share of re-dos that are my fault. The only conclusion I can come up with the tube was only releasing part of the activator intermittantly. Parts of it was cured but the majority of it wasn't.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Sorry to see that Mike! Just go out there and wire wheel it out so it doesn't drag you down too much!

Thanks Ryan, no big deal just wasted a few hours scraping picking and finally wire wheeling it out. Tomorrow I will shoot some new epoxy on the seam. Then I'm going to use Plio Grip by Vaveline

Originally Posted by 68 TT

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Sorry to see the product didn't work properly. I hope it comes out easily.

Thanks Mike it's all good. I'll be back to where I was in a few days.

[screaminchevypickup]

Good choice on the new seam sealer
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[Dieselwrencher]

I hate having to redo stuff! But that's how 80% of how my truck has been because I keep changing my mind.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Good choice on the new seam sealer

I sure hope so I don't want to screw with it again. I only chose Evercoat because I didn't want to spend $60 for a applicator gun.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I hate having to redo stuff! But that's how 80% of how my truck has been because I keep changing my mind.

I change mine often too

[big_al_71]

been there (having to redo things) all my fault for rushing. stay focused Mike as in the future this will be the memories..

[68GMCCustom]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I sure hope so I don't want to screw with it again. I only chose Evercoat because I didn't want to spend $60 for a applicator gun.
I change mine often too

I think I'm a member of that group too!

[fakerwade]

If your interested,,, here's the sealer I used,,,
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And here's the result,,,, the grove has some sand and dirt in it,,, buy I think you can tell that it came out pretty smooth.
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[67c10rustbuket]

Cab looks great Mike, You will be driving in no time! Sucks about that seam sealer but hey poo happens. I like that purge solenoid blockoff, very nice touch.

[TYoder]

The truck looks killer, I will defiantly turn to your pages when it comes down to routing my brake lines. Man, I have a long way to go.

[suspect]

the color of your frame looks nice, it looks like a charcoal type color. you do some excellent work........welding, fabricating, machining. somewhere around post #390 you mentioned you work at a machine shop. are you liking it where your at? i work at tp machine off se 44th & I-35.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by fakerwade

If your interested,,, here's the sealer I used,,,
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And here's the result,,,, the grove has some sand and dirt in it,,, buy I think you can tell that it came out pretty smooth.

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Thanks for the tip Wade. I ended up using Valveline Plio Grip, it worked great.

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Cab looks great Mike, You will be driving in no time! Sucks about that seam sealer but hey poo happens. I like that purge solenoid blockoff, very nice touch.

Thanks Dan.
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[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by TYoder

The truck looks killer, I will defiantly turn to your pages when it comes down to routing my brake lines. Man, I have a long way to go.

Thanks TYoder.

Originally Posted by suspect

the color of your frame looks nice, it looks like a charcoal type color. you do some excellent work........welding, fabricating, machining. somewhere around post #390 you mentioned you work at a machine shop. are you liking it where your at? i work at tp machine off se 44th & I-35.

Thanks Daniel. I am the manager at the shop I work at in Shawnee. Yeah I like it. Been there almost eight years. I have access to some nice machines to make custom parts on my own time.
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[screaminchevypickup]

I think it's time for updates mike!!!
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[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

I think it's time for updates mike!!!

I hear you Kyle. I haven't spent much time on the project lately. I did start on one of the doors. It's a learning experience to say the least. I'll try to get some new pictures soon. You don't have set of NOS doors for sale do your?

[Groyd]

This was my first time through your thread. It looks like it is going to be a slick truck. That stinks about having to redo the cab. Hopefully you're not like me, I typically mess something up then fix it and then realize that it looks like junk and I have to redo it to look better.

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Hey Mike, nice to see you got the seams right. I'm with you on doing things over especially when it's being done right the first time. All you can do is what you did.... bite the bullet and do it over. It looks good now. keep movin foreward.

[DaHos]

Mike, Empty you PM box........

[68 Four on the Floor]

Hey Mike, Any chance you could measure your driveshaft length for me? Mine did not come with one and im on the hunt now. Thanks

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Groyd

This was my first time through your thread. It looks like it is going to be a slick truck. That stinks about having to redo the cab. Hopefully you're not like me, I typically mess something up then fix it and then realize that it looks like junk and I have to redo it to look better.

Thanks for checking out my build. It's kinda on hold till I get some things taken care of.

Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

Hey Mike, nice to see you got the seams right. I'm with you on doing things over especially when it's being done right the first time. All you can do is what you did.... bite the bullet and do it over. It looks good now. keep movin foreward.

Thanks it turned really good.

Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Hey Mike, Any chance you could measure your driveshaft length for me? Mine did not come with one and im on the hunt now. Thanks

I can measure mine but it may not work with your setup. Have you talked to a driveshaft builder? They want you to measure from specific spots, from the center of the cups I think? Also it has to be sitting at ride height with the bed if possible. This is something you want to get right the first time if possible. I'll measure mine when I get the chance.
Working crazy hours right now, it's taking all my free time.
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[68 Four on the Floor]

No rush at all mike. Thanks

[screaminchevypickup]

You got my hopes up I thought there was an update!!
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[71Sleeper]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

You got my hopes up I thought there was an update!!
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LOL... I was thing the same thing.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

You got my hopes up I thought there was an update!!

Sorry Kyle, Just not happening right now. I thought this year would be different than the last couple, no dice. Life gets in the way.

Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

LOL... I was thing the same thing.

I will get back on it eventually.......

[Dieselwrencher]

You mean it isn't done and sold and you've started another by now? I hear ya on life getting in the way. There needs to be more hrs in a day!