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RocketKing · 04-12-2013, 09:10 PM

Well fellas I had a finish date of two weeks but I had to have emergency surgery the 10th to remove my appendix and just home today.

No lifting or manual labor for 4 weeks, so looks like I will be missing a few car shows I was looking forward too but everything happens for a reason.

Just saying it may be a few weeks before any new posts.

mcbassin · 04-12-2013, 10:10 PM

Bummer, get well soon.
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**68 Four on the Floor** · 04-12-2013, 11:25 PM

That sucks man hope you get healed up soon

**Palf70Step** · 04-13-2013, 07:22 AM

Hope you are feeling well soon

~Whitey~ · 05-01-2013, 09:34 AM

Just stumbled across your thread, haven't had time to look at it all, but seen that engine cover and love it! Looks great. I've been wanting to come up with something just like that for my engine.

I may ride out for that show in Reeds Springs, is your truck gonna be there?

RocketKing · 05-01-2013, 10:45 AM

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Bummer, get well soon.
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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

That sucks man hope you get healed up soon

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Hope you are feeling well soon

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Get better!
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Thanks for the kind words guys. I am feeling much better and am back (slowly) on the truck, I have noticed that once I passed forty that the healing process seems to take a bit longer. lol

RocketKing · 05-01-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Whitey~

Just stumbled across your thread, haven't had time to look at it all, but seen that engine cover and love it! Looks great. I've been wanting to come up with something just like that for my engine.

I may ride out for that show in Reeds Springs, is your truck gonna be there?

Thanks for the compliments on the engine cover, I have actually been working with a local sign company about a vortec/c-10 logo that goes on the front, but now that I have the cover on I am having second thoughts.

I intended to try to make Reeds Spring my first show but I just don't know if I will get done...after the surgery it seems the mind is willing but the body is weak. lol

A few friends helped me get the bed on last night so things are progressing. It would be great to meet you if it works out.

Mike Losh is thinking about bringing Cloud 9 to Reeds Spring, if that is the case I will not be bringing mine...like I said before, people would stand on top of my truck to get a better look at his.

RocketKing · 05-07-2013, 12:02 AM

Ever heard of Good News / Bad News?

Good News...

Baaaad News

tantrumpipeline · 05-07-2013, 01:43 AM

Looks great!! I hate surprises but they do give you the opportunity to overbuild where the problem arose
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**68 Four on the Floor** · 05-07-2013, 08:03 AM

Truck looks amazing Rex. I bet a set of tubular lower arms will fix you bad news.
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Low Elco · 05-07-2013, 08:12 AM

No biggie, just zip wheel 'em back a bit. Looks Great, bed looks really nice!

mcbassin · 05-07-2013, 08:20 AM

Your truck looks great Rex. I would try grinding the lower control arm first. If that doesn't work maybe some tubulars like the other guys suggested.

Bennett68C10 · 05-07-2013, 08:46 AM

Truck looks awesome, a set of tubular arms or clearance the originals would fix that for you. Hope it didn't damage the wheels to much.
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RocketKing · 05-07-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

Looks great!! I hate surprises but they do give you the opportunity to overbuild where the problem arose
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Thanks for the compliments! Yes, they always give you a good reason to overbuild!

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Truck looks amazing Rex. I bet a set of tubular lower arms will fix you bad news.
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Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

No biggie, just zip wheel 'em back a bit. Looks Great, bed looks really nice!

Glad you like the bed!

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Your truck looks great Rex. I would try grinding the lower control arm first. If that doesn't work maybe some tubulars like the other guys suggested.

Thanks buddy, I think that is what I am going to try. Do you have a completion date for yours?

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Truck looks awesome, a set of tubular arms or clearance the originals would fix that for you. Hope it didn't damage the wheels to much.
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Thanks, the wheels rubbed some but looks alright. BTW I really like your rendering, looks like we have the same taste in trucks!

mcbassin · 05-07-2013, 11:17 AM

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Thanks buddy, I think that is what I am going to try. Do you have a completion date for yours?

I wish I could say I did have a date. I have a lot of other things going and my porject always gets put on the back burner. I hope to have color on it this year though.

looking forward to more pictures.

Bennett68C10 · 05-07-2013, 11:43 AM

We definitely have the same taste in trucks, seeing yours almost finished is inspiring me to get back on the body of mine and get some paint on it.
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raull · 05-07-2013, 09:44 PM

truck looks great!!!! i agree with the guys maybe do a small cut into the arms , i dont think it will harm anything

RocketKing · 05-08-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I wish I could say I did have a date. I have a lot of other things going and my porject always gets put on the back burner. I hope to have color on it this year though.

looking forward to more pictures.

I understand about priorities, I hope you get some paint on soon, I am looking forward to seeing it.

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We definitely have the same taste in trucks, seeing yours almost finished is inspiring me to get back on the body of mine and get some paint on it.
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I always wondered what my truck would look like laid out on 20's and now I know! Your truck is going to inspire quite a few people itself.

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truck looks great!!!! i agree with the guys maybe do a small cut into the arms , i dont think it will harm anything

Thanks Raull!

**67cheby** · 05-08-2013, 10:44 AM

WOW...she is looking great !

OLDIRON69 · 05-08-2013, 01:11 PM

Just read thru the whole build. It is a helluva job you have done!

RocketKing · 05-08-2013, 04:33 PM

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WOW...she is looking great !

Thanks Mike!

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Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

Just read thru the whole build. It is a helluva job you have done!

Thank you very much, I hope you enjoyed the thread.

~Whitey~ · 05-09-2013, 09:40 PM

The fuse IS lit... It looks great!

chevy88 · 05-09-2013, 11:54 PM

I have kept in touch reading this thread from time to time and have enjoyed watching your progress, congrats on getting this far, I'm sure you will enjoy this truck for years to come, great job man.
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RocketKing · 05-10-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ~Whitey~

The fuse IS lit... It looks great!

LOL...thanks man!

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I have kept in touch reading this thread from time to time and have enjoyed watching your progress, congrats on getting this far, I'm sure you will enjoy this truck for years to come, great job man.
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I appreciate you following along with the thread and thanks for the comments!

RocketKing · 05-22-2013, 11:28 PM

I thought the engine cover was too plain...

I have an appointment to get the exhaust on tomorrow...provided I can get to town. lol

04-12-2013, 09:10 PM	#551
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Well fellas I had a finish date of two weeks but I had to have emergency surgery the 10th to remove my appendix and just home today. No lifting or manual labor for 4 weeks, so looks like I will be missing a few car shows I was looking forward too but everything happens for a reason. Just saying it may be a few weeks before any new posts. __________________ Rex

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mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Bummer, get well soon. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-12-2013, 11:25 PM	#553
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05-01-2013, 09:34 AM	#555
~Whitey~ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 677	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Just stumbled across your thread, haven't had time to look at it all, but seen that engine cover and love it! Looks great. I've been wanting to come up with something just like that for my engine. I may ride out for that show in Reeds Springs, is your truck gonna be there? __________________ Jimmy .69SWB Build.

05-07-2013, 12:02 AM	#558
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Ever heard of Good News / Bad News? Good News... Baaaad News __________________ Rex

05-07-2013, 01:43 AM	#559
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05-07-2013, 08:03 AM	#560
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Truck looks amazing Rex. I bet a set of tubular lower arms will fix you bad news. Posted via Mobile Device

05-07-2013, 08:12 AM	#561
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05-07-2013, 08:20 AM	#562
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Your truck looks great Rex. I would try grinding the lower control arm first. If that doesn't work maybe some tubulars like the other guys suggested. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-07-2013, 08:46 AM	#563
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Truck looks awesome, a set of tubular arms or clearance the originals would fix that for you. Hope it didn't damage the wheels to much. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-07-2013, 11:43 AM	#566
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: The Fuse is Lit... We definitely have the same taste in trucks, seeing yours almost finished is inspiring me to get back on the body of mine and get some paint on it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-07-2013, 09:44 PM	#567
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05-09-2013, 09:40 PM	#572
~Whitey~ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 677	Re: The Fuse is Lit... The fuse IS lit... It looks great! __________________ Jimmy .69SWB Build.

05-09-2013, 11:54 PM	#573
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: The Fuse is Lit... I have kept in touch reading this thread from time to time and have enjoyed watching your progress, congrats on getting this far, I'm sure you will enjoy this truck for years to come, great job man. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

05-22-2013, 11:28 PM	#575
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... I thought the engine cover was too plain... I have an appointment to get the exhaust on tomorrow...provided I can get to town. lol __________________ Rex

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