68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore!

[msgross]

thanks.. The HEI's are just so maintenance free and most aftermarket wiring harnass' are setup for them.. All you do is pull your old, insert the new and run a 12V wire from the fuse box.. instant upgrade, dependable and powerful...

I was going to run the electronic points replacement and maybe I should have to keep the stock appearance and cap size, but that's gone now...

[chas350]

Hey Mike, watch those hard white rings rebuilding your steering box they break easy......yah, ask me how I know, lol.
still waiting to see if mine works when I hook it up this weekend! fingers crossed. them little ball bearings were a pain. take your time if you haven't done one before.
RockAuto is awesome.

chas

[msgross]

thanks...

[msgross]

rockauto.com ROCKS!

received both packages today only 4 days after ordering... some parts were 1/2 price of the parts store too...

[msgross]

well, we'll see how this last purchase goes... Looks to be a complete set of GM all 3 seat belts with shoulder harness.. Ad said Nova, Camaro or truck so hopefully it fits and is close to original...

I was going to put an S-10 set in...

[Jtrux]

Originally Posted by msgross

well, we'll see how this last purchase goes... Looks to be a complete set of GM all 3 seat belts with shoulder harness.. Ad said Nova, Camaro or truck so hopefully it fits and is close to original...

I was going to put an S-10 set in...

That's a lot of seatbelts, are you converting this thing to a crewcab or what?

[msgross]

This a a complete shoulder/lap belt setup... i think it belongs to a Camaro though so we'll see how it fits and if it will work.

[msgross]

picked up some parts for the MP at Carlisle this weekend..

Found the intake I needed to make it stock again (don't ever get rid of original parts!!!), nice oil filter canister (mine's pitted and nasty), new tailgate handle, splash aprons came from Hart_rod in NM, tilt column parts from Woody's trucks, and some wipers and refurbished parking lamps from Jerry Brown...

Also picked up an NOS underdash harness that's now for sale.. found out it was for an idiot light gauge for a 69 and up so it won't work...

If anyone is considering aftermarket vent windows then contact Jerry Brown from the TN truck shop, he has a new supplier and they are pretty nice.. seem better than the one's on the market right now..

Met up with a bunch of the gang sourkrout (and mrs.), JC, Special-K, zoomy, the whole CPNE clan from NH and a few others...

[sourkraut]

what did you end up getting your box of discs for?

[msgross]

Originally Posted by sourkraut

what did you end up getting your box of discs for?

well to grind on metal of course!!! duh...


just kidding.. $25 for 50 "made in the usa" so they say... They spun welded the plastic on them so they seem strong but a little stiff... we'll see, I didn't want a super cheap set that was glued together and break the first

[onlyifihadachevy]

They i think you forgot to put time in your last post, and i was wondering if your going to rivet the vin on yourself or go to the dmv and have them do it.

[CARZ1968]

Sorry I missed meeting you guys. I ended up going Wednesday(had to work Thur.Fri.Sat).Got alittle wet, but it was still a good day.Did you happen to see the black 71ish k10 in the for sale area? thought about your project when I saw it. How did you like using those 3m discs? The ones with the little fingers.I looked all over the show for them, but could not find anyone that had them. I was thinking on using them for the small stripping jobs,rather then running to a blaster every time I need a body part stripped. I thought for sure eastwood would have them but no luck. The vendors that sell the "cheap" stuff only had the scotch brite type and metal bristle discs.What day did you end up going to the show? I know you said that you had a meeting Wed., so I figured you wouldn't be there before Thur or Fri.

[msgross]

Originally Posted by onlyifihadachevy

They i think you forgot to put time in your last post, and i was wondering if your going to rivet the vin on yourself or go to the dmv and have them do it.

????

My VIN is original and never removed..


CARZ1968, I missed that K-10.. I only got to see about 20% of the show... it's that large as you know!

I went on Wed afternoon (got wet) and came back all day Friday...

The 3M disc works well but it doesn't last very long and cost $14! I suggest the scotch brite pads (can be found for your big grinder too) due to the low cost and small size...

[chas350]

Try this for your grinding/flap/roloc disc. the clean and strip discs are great! they have everything here for much cheaper than anywhere else, very good stuff to. lasts as long or longer than 3m

http://www.lehighvalleyabrasives.com/servlet/StoreFront

chas

[onlyifihadachevy]

Originally Posted by msgross

well to grind on metal of course!!! duh...


break the first

Behind first, and it looked like it was gone a few pages back might of been the other side. Well nice build.

[msgross]

thanks.. slow and not steady is my motto!

[sourkraut]

Originally Posted by msgross

well to grind on metal of course!!! duh...

I love learning learning, new stuff everyday!!

just kidding.. $25 for 50 "made in the usa" so they say... They spun welded the plastic on them so they seem strong but a little stiff... we'll see, I didn't want a super cheap set that was glued together and break the first

that is a smoking deal on 50! I like the 3" with the 2" backing for smoothing the larger areas/sheet metal that way it only takes the weld and less of the sheet around. that way they are not as ridged. like I said it works for me, my buddy who made my gas tank does not like doing that. got to use what works for you!

[msgross]

Originally Posted by sourkraut

that is a smoking deal on 50! I like the 3" with the 2" backing for smoothing the larger areas/sheet metal that way it only takes the weld and less of the sheet around. that way they are not as ridged. like I said it works for me, my buddy who made my gas tank does not like doing that. got to use what works for you!

little late for that tip John

neg rep points for you! just kidding..

[sourkraut]

thanks man! your good with the 2" you will just have to be slightly more careful!

[msgross]

oh yeah, that freakin intake weighed about 80 lbs by the time I got it back to the parking lot!


and we missed the 67 truck that the guy had.. another board member talked to him about it and it had like 600K miles or something...

[sourkraut]

Originally Posted by msgross

oh yeah, that freakin intake weighed about 80 lbs by the time I got it back to the parking lot!


and we missed the 67 truck that the guy had.. another board member talked to him about it and it had like 600K miles or something...

I guess I can take the blame for the intake! you got to be kidding was it on his space there were the parts were?
he was a super cool ol' man! I love people like that him who love to talk and explain. that is how my neighbor that I introduced you to at the show is. just a little more p'd off at the world!
damn man! I need to go to work for a couple of days to get some rest! 3 baseball games and bmx practice and races!

[msgross]

I just struck a deal for an NOS burb door... I think it's the "NOS" part that makes me spend

not for sale yet since I don't have it in my hands for a few more weeks......

[glimmertwin01]

you are a sick man! but then so am I I just looked at a survivor ..a 68 GMC suburban.. runs mint dcent shape... Cheap!

[msgross]

got my skip white distributor yesterday.. After three years of building the wife mentions to me "you get a package nearly every day!" I guess she didn't notice the truck in the garage!

gone for the weekend to Erie,PA.. no more work to report on the truck..

[CARZ1968]

lol,I'd also guess that she doesn't read your posts!