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jb4short · 06-01-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Jon, did you see the new billet Kesler hood hinges? You and me need a set...Do you see any problems bolting them up to one of your '67 cowl hoods?

Kesler? No; who's got them? Musclerodz?

jb4short · 06-01-2008, 03:41 PM

Fesler. Those won't work on our truck becuase THEY'RE $750.00!

That's a complete nitrous kit (if someone was so inclined) and a Flaming River steering wheel (with adapter) with money left over

jaros44sr · 06-01-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Fesler. Those won't work on our truck becuase THEY'RE $750.00!

That's a complete nitrous kit (if someone was so inclined) and a Flaming River steering wheel (with adapter) with money left over

Cool costs money, maybe they'll come down in cost...

jaros44sr · 06-02-2008, 01:59 AM

msgross · 06-02-2008, 02:36 AM

so, is that floor finished yet?

wanna trade cabs now?

jaros44sr · 06-02-2008, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

so, is that floor finished yet?

wanna trade cabs now?

The floor is finished as soon as you can bolt the A and B posts to it, most of the time you have to repair them. There is no actual work involved to the floor. Cab corners are next, and then fix the fresh air boxes

You'll have to ask Jon about trades, he's waited along time for this one

68,69 K20 · 06-02-2008, 03:08 AM

Wow! those 1 piece floors are pretty awesome, nice to see pics of one installed, thanks!

msgross · 06-02-2008, 04:58 AM

are you putting those big pieces that sit under the gas tank back in? The angle brackets? I was going to leave them in for a template on where the florr goes back to...

jaros44sr · 06-02-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

are you putting those big pieces that sit under the gas tank back in? The angle brackets? I was going to leave them in for a template on where the florr goes back to...

Sorry Mike, don't follow. You're not talking the channels that run under the floorboard are you? Can you post up a pic., so I'm sure of the pc. you're talking about?

jb4short · 06-02-2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

are you putting those big pieces that sit under the gas tank back in? The angle brackets? I was going to leave them in for a template on where the florr goes back to...

Mike I think those brackets are on the '68 ONLY. That's the only place I've ever seen them but I do think they're a good idea for tying the floor to the backpanel

msgross · 06-02-2008, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Mike I think those brackets are on the '68 ONLY. That's the only place I've ever seen them but I do think they're a good idea for tying the floor to the backpanel

I see, sounds like a plan. I'm gonna try to make it to your shop prior to my mid Aug Yankees game so that I can pick up those two pieces. Looks like i'll need the kick panel patches as well....

jb4short · 06-05-2008, 03:09 PM

Started bolting together the nose sheetmetal so I can fit the radiator and get transmission lines made

jkaylor68gmc · 06-05-2008, 03:14 PM

man, it is coming along. Got the springs Jon, thanks putting them in tonight. Had to cut the stock ones out and decided to sue new Grade 8 hardware and blast the cups so i am re-installing them tonight.

jb4short · 06-05-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

man, it is coming along. Got the springs Jon, thanks putting them in tonight. Had to cut the stock ones out and decided to sue new Grade 8 hardware and blast the cups so i am re-installing them tonight.

Cool.

Had to take the pic with my phone....dead camera battery

72BlckButy · 06-05-2008, 11:06 PM

The cab floor turned out awesome... looks like another part to add to my list.

jb4short · 06-06-2008, 07:38 AM

Good morning! Just found a new "Least Favorite" part of this build- getting the ring to stay put inside the fuel cell long enough to bolt down the pump and foot. Any specific reason these wouldn't come pre-assembled?

jb4short · 06-06-2008, 09:14 AM

for all you "McGyver" fans- went to Home Depot and got two 10 32x3" bolts. This allowed me to hold the ring in place inside the fuel cell while feeding the pump assembly in. Then I put the two long bolts down through to draw the ring up into position. I loosely put all the other bolts in, removed the two 3" and replaced them with the ones that belong there. Then I just tightened up all of them around the top.

msgross · 06-06-2008, 01:30 PM

Can you take a picture of the floor where it meets the back wall of the cab? i'm wondering what it looks like witout those brackets I referred to. thanks..

jb4short · 06-06-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Can you take a picture of the floor where it meets the back wall of the cab? i'm wondering what it looks like witout those brackets I referred to. thanks..

Mike- yes; but I've got to grab a new camera battery

jkaylor68gmc · 06-06-2008, 01:38 PM

Thats how they come jon, Usually you insert the ring and install a single bolt. then turn the pump, long story, is sucks no matter how you do it.

jb4short · 06-06-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

Thats how they come jon, Usually you insert the ring and install a single bolt. then turn the pump, long story, is sucks no matter how you do it.

The bolts are only 1"....so you'd need to get your fingers inside the cell to hold the ring, then the gasket, then the pump assembly, etc.....I couldn't do it that way simply because my fingers are too big....trust me- I fought with it for over an hour and was ready to call ATL and get a new one...LOL

jkaylor68gmc · 06-06-2008, 02:35 PM

jon, P.s. She said yes.

Oh and I bought me new toy, a brand spanking new Honda 420 Rancher

jb4short · 06-06-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

jon, P.s. She said yes.

Oh and I bought me new toy, a brand spanking new Honda 420 Rancher

Great! When are you "Sealing the deal"?

jkaylor68gmc · 06-06-2008, 02:57 PM

It'll be a year or so.

jaros44sr · 06-09-2008, 05:43 AM

Any new progress?

06-01-2008, 03:41 PM	#2
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Fesler. Those won't work on our truck becuase THEY'RE $750.00! That's a complete nitrous kit (if someone was so inclined) and a Flaming River steering wheel (with adapter) with money left over Last edited by jb4short; 06-01-2008 at 03:45 PM.

06-02-2008, 01:59 AM	#4
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,459	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" __________________ 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; 06-02-2008 at 02:00 AM.

06-02-2008, 02:36 AM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" so, is that floor finished yet? wanna trade cabs 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"

06-02-2008, 03:08 AM	#7
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Wow! those 1 piece floors are pretty awesome, nice to see pics of one installed, thanks! __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

06-02-2008, 04:58 AM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" are you putting those big pieces that sit under the gas tank back in? The angle brackets? I was going to leave them in for a template on where the florr goes back to... __________________ 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"

06-05-2008, 03:09 PM	#12
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Started bolting together the nose sheetmetal so I can fit the radiator and get transmission lines made

06-05-2008, 03:14 PM	#13
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" man, it is coming along. Got the springs Jon, thanks putting them in tonight. Had to cut the stock ones out and decided to sue new Grade 8 hardware and blast the cups so i am re-installing them tonight. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

06-05-2008, 11:06 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" The cab floor turned out awesome... looks like another part to add to my list. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-06-2008, 07:38 AM	#16
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Good morning! Just found a new "Least Favorite" part of this build- getting the ring to stay put inside the fuel cell long enough to bolt down the pump and foot. Any specific reason these wouldn't come pre-assembled? Last edited by jb4short; 06-06-2008 at 07:38 AM.

06-06-2008, 09:14 AM	#17
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" for all you "McGyver" fans- went to Home Depot and got two 10 32x3" bolts. This allowed me to hold the ring in place inside the fuel cell while feeding the pump assembly in. Then I put the two long bolts down through to draw the ring up into position. I loosely put all the other bolts in, removed the two 3" and replaced them with the ones that belong there. Then I just tightened up all of them around the top.

06-06-2008, 01:30 PM	#18
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Can you take a picture of the floor where it meets the back wall of the cab? i'm wondering what it looks like witout those brackets I referred to. thanks.. __________________ 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; 06-06-2008 at 01:30 PM.

06-06-2008, 01:38 PM	#20
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Thats how they come jon, Usually you insert the ring and install a single bolt. then turn the pump, long story, is sucks no matter how you do it. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

06-06-2008, 02:35 PM	#22
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" jon, P.s. She said yes. Oh and I bought me new toy, a brand spanking new Honda 420 Rancher __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

06-06-2008, 02:57 PM	#24
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" It'll be a year or so. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

06-09-2008, 05:43 AM	#25
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,459	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Any new progress? __________________ 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



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