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kingsolver72 · 11-30-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

Hey Scott, What's your ochre truck doing on craigs list?

Hey Mike, trying to generate some funds. It has been a rough economy for me. The wife had to go to work,she still has about 7 or 8 months of nursing school. Life is a bit sketchy right now. I know if either one of those trucks sell I will have a hard time with it. I have my NOS door handles there too along with a bunch of miscellaneous items.
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big mike71 · 11-30-2012, 10:28 PM

I'm thinking about selling mine too, But with this economy I don't think I can get enough for it.

kingsolver72 · 11-30-2012, 10:31 PM

I will trade you both of my trucks and all my NOS stuff..lol
You got a cool truck, you gotta keep it man.
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big mike71 · 11-30-2012, 10:46 PM

Thanks, I hate to see you selling yours, but I understand it. I clicked on your boy HEAVYMETALCHEVY's facebook page and now I'm getting a bunch of wierd phone calls from some gym, a finacial consultant and a college saying I sent emails to them.

72BlckButy · 12-01-2012, 11:46 PM

Considering selling your truck Mike? Surprised buddy. Keep us posted if you decide to take the plunge.

Good luck with the sale kingsolver. I've seen both trucks on CL during my various searches.

kingsolver72 · 12-15-2012, 09:11 PM

Ok looks like I will be installing new fuel lines. I bought 3/8 lines. The truck had the smaller 5/16 lines. I am guessing the smaller lines must mean that Sketcky had a 2 barrel carb at one time. I got a free tank from Low Elco, it is an non EEC tank. Same as the old junky one. I installed a new non EEC sending unit. I have a question, will I have any issues going with the larger fuel lines?
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Low Elco · 12-16-2012, 09:27 AM

Should be fine, as long as you have adequate venting. You're not going to some giant gas sucking monster though, it ought a be fine. PS- I just missed the trailing arms in your cl garage sale! Durnit, durnit, durnit! Do you still have both beasties? Bidness pickin' up?
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**Palf70Step** · 12-16-2012, 09:29 AM

Shouldn't be an issue. I was told when I still had the six in mine to go ahead and use the bigger ones since I needed to replace them, especially if I planned on a larger motor in the truck's future..

kingsolver72 · 12-16-2012, 05:14 PM

Thanks Bill and Chip for the reply.
Hey Chip, if I would have known I would have kept the trailing arms for you. A kid here in town had one arm break on his truck. I have never heard of that happening before, I don't doubt it though. Another local guy bought my ochre 72. Work is slow...however I have been laying carpet out of Sketchy. A guy is supposed to come by and take a look/test drive today. If he doesn't show up I may just pull the craigslist ad and buy a 12' trailer to haul carpet and pad. I kinda wouldn't mind a 60-66 chevy LWB.
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Low Elco · 12-16-2012, 05:21 PM

Cool, pullin for ya! There's a place in grandview right of 71 that specializes in the monster vans preferred by carpet layers everywhere. Just afraid you'd use a grip of fuel with that trailer. I have a small job, but it wouldn't be worth your windshield time. Good luck, I hope you still hang around here!
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kingsolver72 · 12-16-2012, 05:31 PM

One goal in life for me is to never own another van. Another is to have an old truck in what ever condition,keeping life simple. I saw a 61 apache stepside long bed out in western ks. It was different and cool. Just wasn't the right deal for me. I don't mind work slowing down I just don't need it to stop.
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kingsolver72 · 01-07-2013, 08:10 PM

So today was the day Sketchy gets heat. Been driving around without heat and solved the mystery of why the heater blew cold. The diverter box was wide open. It's nice and cozy now. Ain't on fire,just looks that way.

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Zoomin · 01-07-2013, 09:01 PM

How did you fix it?
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72BlckButy · 01-07-2013, 09:26 PM

You got it warm just in time for 50 degree weather.

kingsolver72 · 01-07-2013, 10:29 PM

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How did you fix it?
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All three cables from the heater controls are broke, started poking around under the dash. There is a sealed grommet with a cable going through it. I pop it off and pushed the diverter door close. Temporary fix but an easy one.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

You got it warm just in time for 50 degree weather.

I know

it's Kansas it'll get cold again.
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Low Elco · 01-07-2013, 11:52 PM

I happen to have a complete heater setup complete with cables, let me know. Glad Sketchy's hot again!
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kingsolver72 · 01-08-2013, 12:17 AM

Bet! I'm interested. I'm working on getting new exhaust from another board member.
Let me know the particulars....price..stuff like that.
Thanks!
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Low Elco · 01-08-2013, 09:02 AM

I'll holla at Boppa and let you know.

kingsolver72 · 01-09-2013, 12:27 AM

Well I met up with kcsa75 tonight and bought a dual exhaust kit from him. Bill is a great guy. I met his outlaw buddy Ringo. Thanks again Bill.
Sketchy is going to lose the dumps. I will get some pictures of the process.
This truck may one day be a respectable truck.
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Zoomin · 01-09-2013, 12:34 AM

That's a day we all work for, Scott.

Congrats on getting another step closer.
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kingsolver72 · 01-09-2013, 04:31 PM

I opened the box this morning preparing to do the exhaust work. Looked under the truck and see that there is a oil/fluid leak. Not good. So now I need to locate the leaks before I continue on. As I regroup the neighbor comes over and says some one he knows needs carpet and vinyl measured and installed in a rental. So went and measured a job.
Good news is tomorrow I make a few duckies, the not so good news is the exhaust work will have to be pushed back to a later date.
I have learned to be patient with this truck.

kingsolver72 · 01-19-2013, 08:06 PM

Got some of the bleeding stopped today. It still has a couple of small oil leaks. 65 degrees today so I took Sketchy for a cruise. I out ran a train.

kingsolver72 · 01-30-2013, 07:53 PM

Had a cracked exhaust manifold and got another one from teeitup Monday afternoon,installed it yesterday. That was kind of a mad scramble. Man am I glad he is so close!
Sketchy got a new water pump today. The old water pump was leaking through the weep hole. I think thats where the majority of the leaks were coming from. Getting closer to installing the new exhaust.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-30-2013, 09:06 PM

The truck is looking great! I really hope work picks up for you! Are you still selling Sketchy or keeping him for your work truck now?

kingsolver72 · 01-30-2013, 10:50 PM

Thanks Ryan.
I have had The truck listed on C.L. Been getting a lot of calls. Most people want to trade. Everything from cars,motorcycles,4x4 trucks and even a house.

I just reset the timing 45 minutes ago and man Sketchy is really alive now.
The more work I do the less I want to get rid of it. But honestly I probably have the truck listed too high but I figure that with all the legal stuff I had to do to get the title right and the mechanical things it is close to evening out.
If work picks back up I may buy a van and keep Sketchy. I told my wife that and she said if I did that I would come full circle.

that would be scenario that I could live with but I really like having just one vehicle other than the wife's.

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11-30-2012, 10:28 PM	#127
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Project Sketchy Deal I'm thinking about selling mine too, But with this economy I don't think I can get enough for it. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

11-30-2012, 10:31 PM	#128
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: Project Sketchy Deal I will trade you both of my trucks and all my NOS stuff..lol You got a cool truck, you gotta keep it man. Posted via Mobile Device

11-30-2012, 10:46 PM	#129
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Project Sketchy Deal Thanks, I hate to see you selling yours, but I understand it. I clicked on your boy HEAVYMETALCHEVY's facebook page and now I'm getting a bunch of wierd phone calls from some gym, a finacial consultant and a college saying I sent emails to them. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

12-01-2012, 11:46 PM	#130
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Sketchy Deal Considering selling your truck Mike? Surprised buddy. Keep us posted if you decide to take the plunge. Good luck with the sale kingsolver. I've seen both trucks on CL during my various searches. __________________ -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)

12-15-2012, 09:11 PM	#131
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: Project Sketchy Deal Ok looks like I will be installing new fuel lines. I bought 3/8 lines. The truck had the smaller 5/16 lines. I am guessing the smaller lines must mean that Sketcky had a 2 barrel carb at one time. I got a free tank from Low Elco, it is an non EEC tank. Same as the old junky one. I installed a new non EEC sending unit. I have a question, will I have any issues going with the larger fuel lines? Posted via Mobile Device

12-16-2012, 09:27 AM	#132
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project Sketchy Deal Should be fine, as long as you have adequate venting. You're not going to some giant gas sucking monster though, it ought a be fine. PS- I just missed the trailing arms in your cl garage sale! Durnit, durnit, durnit! Do you still have both beasties? Bidness pickin' up? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

12-16-2012, 09:29 AM	#133
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,725	Re: Project Sketchy Deal Shouldn't be an issue. I was told when I still had the six in mine to go ahead and use the bigger ones since I needed to replace them, especially if I planned on a larger motor in the truck's future.. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-16-2012, 05:14 PM	#134
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: Project Sketchy Deal Thanks Bill and Chip for the reply. Hey Chip, if I would have known I would have kept the trailing arms for you. A kid here in town had one arm break on his truck. I have never heard of that happening before, I don't doubt it though. Another local guy bought my ochre 72. Work is slow...however I have been laying carpet out of Sketchy. A guy is supposed to come by and take a look/test drive today. If he doesn't show up I may just pull the craigslist ad and buy a 12' trailer to haul carpet and pad. I kinda wouldn't mind a 60-66 chevy LWB. Posted via Mobile Device

12-16-2012, 05:21 PM	#135
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project Sketchy Deal Cool, pullin for ya! There's a place in grandview right of 71 that specializes in the monster vans preferred by carpet layers everywhere. Just afraid you'd use a grip of fuel with that trailer. I have a small job, but it wouldn't be worth your windshield time. Good luck, I hope you still hang around here! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

12-16-2012, 05:31 PM	#136
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: Project Sketchy Deal One goal in life for me is to never own another van. Another is to have an old truck in what ever condition,keeping life simple. I saw a 61 apache stepside long bed out in western ks. It was different and cool. Just wasn't the right deal for me. I don't mind work slowing down I just don't need it to stop. Posted via Mobile Device

01-07-2013, 08:10 PM	#137
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: Project Sketchy Deal So today was the day Sketchy gets heat. Been driving around without heat and solved the mystery of why the heater blew cold. The diverter box was wide open. It's nice and cozy now. Ain't on fire,just looks that way. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

01-07-2013, 09:01 PM	#138
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Project Sketchy Deal How did you fix it? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

01-07-2013, 09:26 PM	#139
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Sketchy Deal You got it warm just in time for 50 degree weather. __________________ -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)

01-07-2013, 11:52 PM	#141
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project Sketchy Deal I happen to have a complete heater setup complete with cables, let me know. Glad Sketchy's hot again! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

01-08-2013, 12:17 AM	#142
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: Project Sketchy Deal Bet! I'm interested. I'm working on getting new exhaust from another board member. Let me know the particulars....price..stuff like that. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device



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01-08-2013, 09:02 AM	#143
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project Sketchy Deal I'll holla at Boppa and let you know. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

01-09-2013, 12:27 AM	#144
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: Project Sketchy Deal Well I met up with kcsa75 tonight and bought a dual exhaust kit from him. Bill is a great guy. I met his outlaw buddy Ringo. Thanks again Bill. Sketchy is going to lose the dumps. I will get some pictures of the process. This truck may one day be a respectable truck. Posted via Mobile Device

01-09-2013, 12:34 AM	#145
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Project Sketchy Deal That's a day we all work for, Scott. Congrats on getting another step closer. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

01-09-2013, 04:31 PM	#146
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: Project Sketchy Deal I opened the box this morning preparing to do the exhaust work. Looked under the truck and see that there is a oil/fluid leak. Not good. So now I need to locate the leaks before I continue on. As I regroup the neighbor comes over and says some one he knows needs carpet and vinyl measured and installed in a rental. So went and measured a job. Good news is tomorrow I make a few duckies, the not so good news is the exhaust work will have to be pushed back to a later date. I have learned to be patient with this truck. Attached Images

01-19-2013, 08:06 PM	#147
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: Project Sketchy Deal Got some of the bleeding stopped today. It still has a couple of small oil leaks. 65 degrees today so I took Sketchy for a cruise. I out ran a train. Attached Images

01-30-2013, 07:53 PM	#148
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: Project Sketchy Deal Had a cracked exhaust manifold and got another one from teeitup Monday afternoon,installed it yesterday. That was kind of a mad scramble. Man am I glad he is so close! Sketchy got a new water pump today. The old water pump was leaking through the weep hole. I think thats where the majority of the leaks were coming from. Getting closer to installing the new exhaust. Posted via Mobile Device

01-30-2013, 09:06 PM	#149
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01-30-2013, 10:50 PM	#150
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: Project Sketchy Deal Thanks Ryan. I have had The truck listed on C.L. Been getting a lot of calls. Most people want to trade. Everything from cars,motorcycles,4x4 trucks and even a house. I just reset the timing 45 minutes ago and man Sketchy is really alive now. The more work I do the less I want to get rid of it. But honestly I probably have the truck listed too high but I figure that with all the legal stuff I had to do to get the title right and the mechanical things it is close to evening out. If work picks back up I may buy a van and keep Sketchy. I told my wife that and she said if I did that I would come full circle. that would be scenario that I could live with but I really like having just one vehicle other than the wife's. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by kingsolver72; 01-31-2013 at 12:04 AM.

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