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68 TT · 10-27-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I need to get back on the rockers and door fitment I guess... about ready to hire a local body guy to come over. He charges my buddy $25/hour and does good work.

That is a great deal if he does good work, especially if he comes to you. That will let you keep it out of paint prison and you can help him out & learn some tricks too.

VA72C10 · 10-26-2011, 10:13 PM

Congrats on the raise finally going through!

msgross · 10-27-2011, 08:56 PM

my buddy is using him on his 59 Corvette restoration... says he does great work, gets paid in cash and works hard

sourkraut · 10-29-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

my buddy is using him on his 59 Corvette restoration... says he does great work, gets paid in cash and works hard

might not be a bad way to go.

fryer1979 · 11-10-2011, 09:13 AM

Wow that is quite a detailed build you've got going on there. It took me quite some time to read through it all, but I really like the close attention to detail. This one will be very interesting to see through, I'll be looking forward to following along.

As a fellow Govt. employee I can relate to your promotion issues. Sucks it took them so long, but congrats on finally being given it.

Rust Buster · 11-10-2011, 10:26 AM

You're still going to beat me Mike...
How long have our restorations been running so far, almost 5 years?
Congrats on the promo! I have a line number for Major but they are way behind so I won't see it until probably 2013

msgross · 11-10-2011, 06:17 PM

thanks... yeah, it's been five years...

I have a picture of my son and I (he was 1) sitting behind the wheel.. He's in Kindergarten now (6 yrs old!)....

Could see a deployment in the next 12-18mo so we'll see what happens next.

msgross · 01-01-2012, 03:56 PM

well, still no real progress happening...

I did roll the truck out today and hung the passenger door, just for kicks. My plan was to start it up to lubricate everything but rain came in and I had to push everything back inside.

Looks like i'm heading to Alabama for three months, going to move from Blackhawks to Chinooks in prep for a deployment. What does that mean, well it means I won't be building a truck this year or next...that's for sure. I should be able to save some $$$ to come home and hit it though, we'll see.

renegade6 · 01-01-2012, 07:46 PM

Deployments make excellent savings programs

msgross · 01-01-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by renegade6

Deployments make excellent savings programs

are you married?

CARZ1968 · 01-01-2012, 08:30 PM

Let me know if you need any parts,neighbor works for boeing in the chinook div.

Be safe! Will u be back in time for spring carlisle?
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renegade6 · 01-02-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

are you married?

To someone who is tight with money...

msgross · 01-03-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by renegade6

To someone who is tight with money...

I hear ya... I think i'm gonna sell the daily driver Ford and save up cash for a 94-96 Impala... who know's... Only one major bill to pay off besides the house so hopefully 20 years of "stupid tax" will be gone soon so I can live a debt free life.

jaros44sr · 01-02-2012, 12:52 PM

[QUOTE=msgross;

Looks like i'm heading to Alabama for three months, going to move from Blackhawks to Chinooks in prep for a deployment. What does that mean, well it means I won't be building a truck this year or next...that's for sure. I should be able to save some $$$ to come home and hit it though, we'll see.[/QUOTE]

Chinooks are coool, what ship are you deployed on, i was on the Guadalcanal.
maybe, i shouldnt ask
good luck. hope they have internet

msgross · 01-02-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Chinooks are coool, what ship are you deployed on, i was on the Guadalcanal.
maybe, i shouldnt ask
good luck. hope they have internet

GO ARMY... = no ships

Looks like I come back from school right after Carlisle, unless we happen to get out a week early which is doubtful at Ft Rucker.

jaros44sr · 01-02-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

GO ARMY... = no ships

Looks like I come back from school right after Carlisle, unless we happen to get out a week early which is doubtful at Ft Rucker.

you mean you fly them where ever you go....

if you need my personal contacts, lmk. not that far to drive out to the homestead if needed, might give you some peace of mind

msgross · 01-29-2012, 05:30 PM

still no work on the truck... but I did pick up another set of Mag slots and NOS chrome bumper guards... now I can sell my NOS steel bumper guards

sourkraut · 01-29-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

still no work on the truck... but I did pick up another set of Mag slots and NOS chrome bumper guards... now I can sell my NOS steel bumper guards

You should pretty much have everything by now, right?

msgross · 01-29-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

You should pretty much have everything by now, right?

one would think... I sold my speed warning dash but now wish I had kept it... Looks like we need to hit the junkyards in the spring...

sourkraut · 01-29-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

one would think... I sold my speed warning dash but now wish I had kept it... Looks like we need to hit the junkyards in the spring...

Cool, iam down with that

msgross · 03-01-2012, 10:32 PM

might start researching the possibility of selling the money pit. It's going to be 2 years before I can focus on this project...

THoughts (besides "dont do it")?

1. Find a buyer for everything
2. find a buyer for chassis and body, then all of the parts?
3. find a buyer for all?

freakshow108 · 03-01-2012, 10:59 PM

It is only time, two years will be over before you know it. I know you said responses different from don't do it, well I say give it a year or two and then make your decision!

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1985-GMC · 03-01-2012, 11:26 PM

Agreed, I say give it a year or... two then decide.

You will regret it forever!

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VA72C10 · 03-02-2012, 01:30 AM

1st----don't do it

you know you'll never get close to the money invested back and none of your time invested.....

2nd----Aren't your 1 and 3 options the same

3rd----I'd try to sell it all together first...set a price you want and add 1000 since everyone wants to get a deal so you need room to drop the price

4th---If you separate you'll get more than all together but it's a LOT of time to deal with parting it out/shipping (if you are even willing) that seems counter-intuitive since time is your issue now....

msgross · 03-02-2012, 08:00 AM

We'll see what happens... totally agree that I won't get the money back out of it. I have nearly EVERYTHING to finish it too... Just some cab metal work and paint and body finishing...

Maybe the wife can write to one of those "overhaulin" type shows while i'm deployed. Let them come scoop it up and get chip foose to put his touch on it!

10-26-2011, 10:13 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Congrats on the raise finally going through! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-27-2011, 08:56 PM	#3
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 buddy is using him on his 59 Corvette restoration... says he does great work, gets paid in cash and works hard __________________ 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"

11-10-2011, 09:13 AM	#5
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Wow that is quite a detailed build you've got going on there. It took me quite some time to read through it all, but I really like the close attention to detail. This one will be very interesting to see through, I'll be looking forward to following along. As a fellow Govt. employee I can relate to your promotion issues. Sucks it took them so long, but congrats on finally being given it.

11-10-2011, 10:26 AM	#6
Rust Buster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 547	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! You're still going to beat me Mike... How long have our restorations been running so far, almost 5 years? Congrats on the promo! I have a line number for Major but they are way behind so I won't see it until probably 2013 __________________ Maj USAF 71 K5 Blazer CST 72 K20 HT383 NV4500 Mass-Flo EFI 71 K10 LWB 52 Dodge Power Wagon 67 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon 48 Dodge WDX Power Wagon My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487

11-10-2011, 06:17 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! thanks... yeah, it's been five years... I have a picture of my son and I (he was 1) sitting behind the wheel.. He's in Kindergarten now (6 yrs old!).... Could see a deployment in the next 12-18mo so we'll see what happens next. __________________ 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"

01-01-2012, 03:56 PM	#8
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, still no real progress happening... I did roll the truck out today and hung the passenger door, just for kicks. My plan was to start it up to lubricate everything but rain came in and I had to push everything back inside. Looks like i'm heading to Alabama for three months, going to move from Blackhawks to Chinooks in prep for a deployment. What does that mean, well it means I won't be building a truck this year or next...that's for sure. I should be able to save some $$$ to come home and hit it though, we'll see. __________________ 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"

01-01-2012, 07:46 PM	#9
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Deployments make excellent savings programs __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476

01-01-2012, 08:30 PM	#11
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! Let me know if you need any parts,neighbor works for boeing in the chinook div. Be safe! Will u be back in time for spring carlisle? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 K10 Burb aka "da bomb" 72 C10 SWB Highlander 97 30th anniv. Z28 Conv 99 Chevy Crew 454 11 Traverse AWD

01-02-2012, 12:52 PM	#14
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,451	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! [QUOTE=msgross; Looks like i'm heading to Alabama for three months, going to move from Blackhawks to Chinooks in prep for a deployment. What does that mean, well it means I won't be building a truck this year or next...that's for sure. I should be able to save some $$$ to come home and hit it though, we'll see.[/QUOTE] Chinooks are coool, what ship are you deployed on, i was on the Guadalcanal. maybe, i shouldnt ask good luck. hope they have internet __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-29-2012, 05:30 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! still no work on the truck... but I did pick up another set of Mag slots and NOS chrome bumper guards... now I can sell my NOS steel bumper guards 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"

03-01-2012, 10:32 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! might start researching the possibility of selling the money pit. It's going to be 2 years before I can focus on this project... THoughts (besides "dont do it")? 1. Find a buyer for everything 2. find a buyer for chassis and body, then all of the parts? 3. find a buyer for all? __________________ 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"

03-01-2012, 10:59 PM	#22
freakshow108 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eatonville WA Posts: 296	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! It is only time, two years will be over before you know it. I know you said responses different from don't do it, well I say give it a year or two and then make your decision! Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2012, 01:30 AM	#24
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! 1st----don't do it you know you'll never get close to the money invested back and none of your time invested..... 2nd----Aren't your 1 and 3 options the same 3rd----I'd try to sell it all together first...set a price you want and add 1000 since everyone wants to get a deal so you need room to drop the price 4th---If you separate you'll get more than all together but it's a LOT of time to deal with parting it out/shipping (if you are even willing) that seems counter-intuitive since time is your issue now.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-02-2012, 08:00 AM	#25
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! We'll see what happens... totally agree that I won't get the money back out of it. I have nearly EVERYTHING to finish it too... Just some cab metal work and paint and body finishing... Maybe the wife can write to one of those "overhaulin" type shows while i'm deployed. Let them come scoop it up and get chip foose to put his touch on it! __________________ 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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