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msgross · 12-03-2009, 10:27 PM

how about an RV?

hgs_notes · 12-04-2009, 01:36 AM

If you took a boat out here in MN in March it would look something like this... Dammit all...

Actually, depending on the weather and if it was early march, you might still drive the truck out on the lake with the boat still on the trailer.

**jaros44sr** · 12-04-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

If you took a boat out here in MN in March it would look something like this... Dammit all...

Actually, depending on the weather and if it was early march, you might still drive the truck out on the lake with the boat still on the trailer.

Now that is just plan sick, Dammit. My son just sent me apicture of his thermometer in Montana and it read -20...better him then me

hgs_notes · 12-04-2009, 02:05 AM

Here's a screen shot of my current weather. I'm still waiting for the lp conversion kit for my garage heater, so no heat in there yet. This will be the coldest night since last winter sometime.

The law here says that you have to get your fish house off the lake by the end of february, but you can still haul them out there after that if the ice is good. You just can't leave them overnight after 2/28.

**jaros44sr** · 12-04-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Here's a screen shot of my current weather. I'm still waiting for the lp conversion kit for my garage heater, so no heat in there yet. This will be the coldest night since last winter sometime.

The law here says that you have to get your fish house off the lake by the end of february, but you can still haul them out there after that if the ice is good. You just can't leave them overnight after 2/28.

Dude, that's a single digit already. Please keep it up there in Sleepy eye

vtblazer · 12-04-2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Here's a screen shot of my current weather. I'm still waiting for the lp conversion kit for my garage heater, so no heat in there yet. This will be the coldest night since last winter sometime.

Strange...we're having a seriously warm start to winter up here, it was 60 degrees yesterday!!

This morning was still in the high 40's.

Trying to make an ice rink for the kids is tough when it don't freeze ya know.

Chevyman63 · 12-04-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Strange...we're having a seriously warm start to winter up here, it was 60 degrees yesterday!!

This morning was still in the high 40's.

Trying to make an ice rink for the kids is tough when it don't freeze ya know.

Hang tight Kurt...I just looked out this morning and ground is f*#@ing white! Oh and it's 29 degrees out there too. It's headed your way brother!

hgs_notes · 12-04-2009, 10:31 AM

A little more on the thread highjack. For us, October was one of the coldest and wettest on record and we all thought, Oh no, this is going to be a rough winter.

Then November rolled in and it was actually warmer than October. One of the warmest on record, so now we think, huh, go figure.

December seems normal, at least for now. I have to move some more parts out of my garage though so the wife can park inside. She doesn't like scraping the windows. She has been very patient so far.

And just to segway back to the build...I really like the detail going into this build. I tend to cut corners, but can't seem to break the habit. I don't see any of that here and I admire it.

Firebirdjones · 12-04-2009, 01:01 PM

I sure don't miss scraping windows.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

**jaros44sr** · 12-04-2009, 01:14 PM

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I sure don't miss scraping windows.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

Do you have a mandrel bender for 1 1/2" tubing?

Scraping starts tomorrow, Chevyman sent it my way

**jaros44sr** · 12-04-2009, 04:35 PM

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And just to segway back to the build...I really like the detail going into this build. I tend to cut corners, but can't seem to break the habit. I don't see any of that here and I admire it.

WHOA! Ya caught me off guard with that 50 cent word

But we should get back to the matter at hand...

Thanks HGS, nice to have someone pick up on that. It really slows my build down tho. I tend to over think every thing and put way to much planning into every part that I bolt on. It is a form of entertainment for me, sorta like a legal mistress

Traded a guy in Cali (Jims Junk) for a set of 8 1/2" alum. slotted wheels, he took my 10's. So, with 10's on the back and 12" wide tires, it should just about even out the inset of the rearend. Afterall, most of the work will be done by the rear tires

May have a lead on my coolant tubes

hgs_notes · 12-04-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

It is a form of entertainment for me, sorta like a legal mistress

Traded a guy in Cali (Jims Junk) for a set of 8 1/2" alum. slotted wheels

I call my various projects "therapy". I'm picking up another parts blazer in the next week or so, the main selling point was a set of aluminum slots that are in pretty good shape. I traded a pair of repro fenders for the blazer, minus the engine/tranny/tranfer case, and the tub may be in better shape than what I have now.

I love slots!

Chevyman63 · 12-04-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Do you have a mandrel bender for 1 1/2" tubing?

Scraping starts tomorrow, Chevyman sent it my way

Sorry about that Jim.

Firebirdjones · 12-04-2009, 05:34 PM

Hey Jim, I was going through all these pics (I'm on page 11 now

)
Still quite a ways to go.

Where in the world did you find poly mounts for the transmission/transfer case???
I was thinking of changing mine when I do the engine swap, but had no idea those were out there.

**jaros44sr** · 12-04-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Hey Jim, I was going through all these pics (I'm on page 11 now

)
Still quite a ways to go.

Where in the world did you find poly mounts for the transmission/transfer case???
I was thinking of changing mine when I do the engine swap, but had no idea those were out there.

Yeah, I should call the ol' girl Miss Photogenic

, but I figured someone mite need them for referance

IIRC, I had to buy one of the mounts directly from the manufactor, Synergy. It was rather hard to obtain, but they may have gotten easier. That's one of the great things about this board someone WILL know. Are you talking the torque mounts on the side of the transfer case or the trans mount?

msgross · 12-04-2009, 09:26 PM

Energy suspension has the TC side mounts. I just get the part number from their website and have my NAPA order them.

red71cheyenne · 12-04-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

It's still wacked alittle, but after Kurt and I discussed it and with his measurements we're pretty confident where the trouble lies. You have to remember I had no physical metal to reference off of, so when I hung the cowl off of the rafters I added one more click on the ratchet strap(thinking there would be inherent sag),but there wasn't any. Also, I built it without the front fenders on it, there in lays the problem. I had three sides that looked great and thought that would be enuff. So, by added the the fourth line(front fender) it wacked it out by a 1/2"

Adding the 1/2 top only proved my problem, as it sits 1/2" back towards the rear of the truck only on the passenger side, sooooo, lowering the "A" post patch panel, rocker backing plate, floor or all of the above should resolve the SNAFU. AND bring the half top forward the needed demension. Just gotta figure out what moves what where, and by how much...seems simple in theory lol

I don't know exactly what you did so far, so it would be hard to give you an exact answer, only tips on where the problem may lie. Post up specific problem areas and I'm sure we all can come up with an answer

I'll do that! It probably won't get to be in the spring once we go into the yards though. Ship schedule is haze grey and underway til then. Might get a little bit done to the windshield and the side marker lights over the holidays, but I think I'll be spending most of my time driving my new Camaro.

**jaros44sr** · 12-05-2009, 02:03 AM

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I'll do that! It probably won't get to be in the spring once we go into the yards though. Ship schedule is haze grey and underway til then. Might get a little bit done to the windshield and the side marker lights over the holidays, but I think I'll be spending most of my time driving my new Camaro.

Nice on the Camaro! I was just sitting in one couple weeks ago, was out looking to buy the wifey a new car. I voted for the Camaro, she wanted the Malibu LTZ...guess who won

Gotta admit, it is a pretty cool touring car. 6 speed manual/automatic- manual shifter on the steering wheel, power heated seats, Bluetooth, XM radio, On Star, Suede inserts in the leather seats, 18" wheels. Has a little Bowtie in the rear lights

**jaros44sr** · 12-05-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Energy suspension has the TC side mounts. I just get the part number from their website and have my NAPA order them.

Thanks Mike

red71cheyenne · 12-05-2009, 09:36 PM

Yep, I know how you feel, my wife drives a Malibu too.

I should see the Camaro when I get home from this underway. Ordered it while I was in Japan and I've been waiting for them to finish and ship it since I got home. Can't wait!

**jaros44sr** · 12-25-2009, 09:37 PM

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

Present from Mrs. Claus, now I have to figure out how to mount it

Chevyman63 · 12-25-2009, 09:43 PM

Nice gift!!

And Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.

Jtrux · 12-25-2009, 10:21 PM

Looks good! Which model is it?

msgross · 12-25-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

Present from Mrs. Claus, now I have to figure out how to mount it

thanks Jim.. few of my guys just got back form Iraq... nice to see them back home safely. I've got one more still over there..

hey if that's pressure treated just roll with it

**jaros44sr** · 12-25-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Nice gift!!

And Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.

Thanks Tim, any plans for the truck in 2010?

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Looks good! Which model is it?

M8000, my nephew works for Quadratech, between my sons and him they picked it out. Still have to buy the mount

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Originally Posted by msgross

thanks Jim.. few of my guys just got back form Iraq... nice to see them back home safely. I've got one more still over there..

hey if that's pressure treated just roll with it

Nice buy on the speed warning...Tell all your Men that I personally thank them! I think of them often, and wish for a speedy return

12-03-2009, 10:27 PM	#1276
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: PO has me PO'd how about an RV? __________________ 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"

12-04-2009, 01:36 AM	#1277
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: PO has me PO'd If you took a boat out here in MN in March it would look something like this... Dammit all... Actually, depending on the weather and if it was early march, you might still drive the truck out on the lake with the boat still on the trailer. Attached Images __________________ 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

12-04-2009, 02:05 AM	#1279
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: PO has me PO'd Here's a screen shot of my current weather. I'm still waiting for the lp conversion kit for my garage heater, so no heat in there yet. This will be the coldest night since last winter sometime. The law here says that you have to get your fish house off the lake by the end of february, but you can still haul them out there after that if the ice is good. You just can't leave them overnight after 2/28. Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by hgs_notes; 12-04-2009 at 02:07 AM.

12-04-2009, 10:31 AM	#1283
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: PO has me PO'd A little more on the thread highjack. For us, October was one of the coldest and wettest on record and we all thought, Oh no, this is going to be a rough winter. Then November rolled in and it was actually warmer than October. One of the warmest on record, so now we think, huh, go figure. December seems normal, at least for now. I have to move some more parts out of my garage though so the wife can park inside. She doesn't like scraping the windows. She has been very patient so far. And just to segway back to the build...I really like the detail going into this build. I tend to cut corners, but can't seem to break the habit. I don't see any of that here and I admire it. __________________ 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

12-04-2009, 01:01 PM	#1284
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: PO has me PO'd I sure don't miss scraping windows. Can't wait to see the finished product.

12-04-2009, 05:34 PM	#1289
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: PO has me PO'd Hey Jim, I was going through all these pics (I'm on page 11 now ) Still quite a ways to go. Where in the world did you find poly mounts for the transmission/transfer case??? I was thinking of changing mine when I do the engine swap, but had no idea those were out there.

12-04-2009, 09:26 PM	#1291
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: PO has me PO'd Energy suspension has the TC side mounts. I just get the part number from their website and have my NAPA order them. __________________ 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; 12-04-2009 at 09:27 PM.

12-05-2009, 09:36 PM	#1295
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: PO has me PO'd Yep, I know how you feel, my wife drives a Malibu too. I should see the Camaro when I get home from this underway. Ordered it while I was in Japan and I've been waiting for them to finish and ship it since I got home. Can't wait! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-25-2009, 09:37 PM	#1296
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: PO has me PO'd MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN Present from Mrs. Claus, now I have to figure out how to mount it __________________ 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 Last edited by jaros44sr; 12-25-2009 at 09:45 PM.

12-25-2009, 09:43 PM	#1297
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd Nice gift!! And Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

12-25-2009, 10:21 PM	#1298
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: PO has me PO'd Looks good! Which model is it? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!



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