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SCOTI · 03-13-2006, 01:55 AM

Are you guys going to be working Mon PM?

n2billet · 03-13-2006, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Are you guys going to be working Mon PM?

Depends......but somebody should be there....

Chevy68c10 · 03-14-2006, 04:32 PM

What size is that steering wheel?

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Worked a little on the truck today but I'm still waiting on the muffler that I ordered to come in so I can start my exhaust.

I installed the new steering wheel to get an ideal (vision) of what look I'm trying to get...... we'll see what happens on this

I bodyworked the radiator hoses so that they are now ready for some primer and some more sanding.

The real time was spend on Ken's (N2TRUX) truck, it's now up and running, can't wait until it's finshed it's "break in" period!

I also got a new digi for my b-day this week so who knows what the pix will look like if they even work.

n2billet · 03-15-2006, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy68c10

What size is that steering wheel?

14"

Chevy68c10 · 03-15-2006, 07:35 AM

ok, I think I made a mistake by putting a "13" on , I believe it may be making it harder to turn with.

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Originally Posted by n2billet

14"

kafn8d · 03-18-2006, 01:59 AM

Give Me More!!!!!!!!

n2billet · 03-18-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kafn8d

Give Me More!!!!!!!!

I wish I had something to report but I’ve been out of town on business this week and next week don’t look much better. I did get another p/s pump to replace my freshly painted “damaged” one so I guess I can say that I moved an inch this week……..

*72CSTC5* · 03-19-2006, 04:26 AM

N2billet, post a pic of Ken's truck doing a burnout. That will give you something to do instead of just trying to get motivated. Just kidding Ken if you are reading this. Looking good, if I ever finish my 2wd Blazer my girlfriend is going to buy me a 67-72 truck to drive everyday when I am off of work since I have a demo and she drives my crew cab 4wd Powersmoke. I will not be able to drive the Blazer very much since I am going to make it a roadster.

n2billet · 03-19-2006, 11:52 AM

Oh, I’m still motivated I just don’t have the time to work on it this month due to my job running me all over the place. But, don’t get me wrong I’m grateful to have a job so I’m keeping my mouth shut.

Here’s a picture of Ken’s truck as it sits today, patiently waiting for it’s owner to retrieve him and take him home, sad if you really think about it.

*72CSTC5* · 03-19-2006, 02:09 PM

What a shame, you guys two of the nicest cleanest trucks. I would be out putting some miles on that thing and driving the tires off of them. Good luck with the truck. My Blazer is not getting done as well thanks to 70-80 work weeks. What has this world come too? I feel your pain brother.

**N2TRUX** · 03-20-2006, 12:30 PM

You guys need to understand what it means when Keith says he is working a lot on the job. His "normal" schedule is what the average person would consider a hectic week.

Not only does he almost always put in way more than 40 hours on the job, he usually puts in another 20-30 at the shop. Somehow he manages to squeeze in projects at the house, working on wife, daughter, sons cars, and staying active on Ebay and 67-72chevytrucks.com.

On top of all that, he is now in "project mode" at work which means his work time has almost doubled and he still manages to keep up with everything else. I am impressed with what he gets done in the time that he has.....

Trust me, I reall want to go get my truck and bring it home. I just have to find a few hours to go get it...

*72CSTC5* · 03-21-2006, 10:17 PM

Going to the Nascar races in April, I will give you a lift on the way Ken. I know what you mean about hours, I have been working 70-80 hours a week, trying to get my 2000 corvette conv. done on Wed. when I get home from out of town and on weekends and still try to keep the girlfriend happy and now her daughter just started baseball so trying to do that too. On top of that we are digging a new pit at work to add another Blowtherm downdraft booth and a new car-o-liner frame machine showed up today and juggling ins. companines and customers and empolyees!!! How do we do it? Good luck with the project you guys. I want to see your trucks when you guys are done.

JalopyToGo · 03-22-2006, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You guys need to understand what it means when Keith says he is working a lot on the job.

I went to one of our work areas yesterday morning and found a shirt, thought that looks like Keiths, about an hour later he pops up from a nap under the raised floor after pulling an all nighter. Not sure if he even left yesterday. Thats bad A if you ask me..............

SCOTI · 03-23-2006, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JalopyToGo

I went to one of our work areas yesterday morning and found a shirt, thought that looks like Keiths, about an hour later he pops up from a nap under the raised floor after pulling an all nighter. Not sure if he even left yesterday. Thats bad A if you ask me..............

Unfortunately, I feel his pain....

n2billet · 03-23-2006, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Unfortunately, I feel his pain....

Scot when it comes to OT you without a doubt is the MAN! However, I did set a new personal record 32 hours straight (1 ½ nap that Jeff talked about) included. If I can make it past today not working more than 16 hours I’m going to the shop on Saturday to work on my truck (or at least stare at it) so I can get some of my sanity back

IGOR · 03-24-2006, 05:35 PM

Where did you get all your cool aluminum finned stuff on the engine?

I showed this post to a guy at work who is working on a Nova with a 6 banger and he loves your work! He was very impressed and had to know where to get that stuff.

Very nice work!

Ben

n2billet · 03-24-2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by IGOR

Where did you get all your cool aluminum finned stuff on the engine?

I showed this post to a guy at work who is working on a Nova with a 6 banger and he loves your work! He was very impressed and had to know where to get that stuff.

Very nice work!

Ben

Valve cover and Oil filter cover from Speed Way Motors

Air Cleaner is an Ebay purchase with a home made base

Side covers are from Landons www.stoveboltengineco.com

Hope this helps......

SCOTI · 03-25-2006, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Scot when it comes to OT you without a doubt is the MAN! However, I did set a new personal record 32 hours straight (1 ½ nap that Jeff talked about) included. If I can make it past today not working more than 16 hours I’m going to the shop on Saturday to work on my truck (or at least stare at it) so I can get some of my sanity back

Well, while your diligently working so many hours, I got a week off & only had 49hrs.... my lowest hourly week so far in 06

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n2billet · 03-25-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Well, while your diligently working so many hours, I got a week off & only had 49hrs.... my lowest hourly week so far in 06

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Slacker!

SCOTI · 03-25-2006, 09:44 PM

I got a freakin run on the timing cover

. I'll have to sand it out tomorrow & shoot it again. Oh well.... it least it's progress. The master cyl brackets turned out decent & they're mounted back on the firewall.

**N2TRUX** · 03-25-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I got a freakin run on the timing cover

. I'll have to sand it out tomorrow & shoot it again. Oh well.... it least it's progress. The master cyl brackets turned out decent & they're mounted back on the firewall.

Sounds like you need to post some pics. Hey I got an idea. Lets start Scoti a progress thread too. Then he will be forced to work on his truck so he has something to post...

SCOTI · 03-26-2006, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Sounds like you need to post some pics. Hey I got an idea. Lets start Scoti a progress thread too. Then he will be forced to work on his truck so he has something to post...

Do 'krylon' rebuilds qualify for taking up valuable hardrive space?

I'll put some pics up when it's done. Progress is so slow it's not worth posting a pic a month

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n2billet · 03-27-2006, 12:45 AM

OK, I didn't get much done this week but I did get a break from the keyboard so I finally got my booster brackets out of the way. I'll make them pretty later.... I also painted and installed my license plate box but I have to draw the line somewhere after all I have my pride to think about

**N2TRUX** · 03-28-2006, 01:01 AM

Ooooh, that looks nice.

n2billet · 04-01-2006, 10:03 PM

I got a little bit done on the truck today so I'll bore all of ya'll yet again. I got the brake booster, brackets and new power steering pump all painted today, I didn't take any pictures because I ran the crap out of the booster and was to pi$$ed off at myself to walk back into the booth to take any pictures....

I started modifying the bed to get another inch to inch and half out of the outside lip to clear the tires when I air the truck all the way out. I'll try to explain what I'm doing. The inside lip-metal that attaches to the wheel tub and inner bed structure angles to the inside. (does this make any sense?) Anyway I cut this metal out (picture) and I'm bending the lip back (straight up) and cutting back the top lip. I'm making a piece that runs straight up and then over to the inner bed structure. This set up will get me right at an 1 1/2 inches of more clearance to the outside lip. As I move forward I will take more pictures....Then you will understand that I totally lost my mind

03-13-2006, 01:55 AM	#176
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Are you guys going to be working Mon PM? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-18-2006, 01:59 AM	#181
kafn8d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 23	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Give Me More!!!!!!!!

03-19-2006, 04:26 AM	#183
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style N2billet, post a pic of Ken's truck doing a burnout. That will give you something to do instead of just trying to get motivated. Just kidding Ken if you are reading this. Looking good, if I ever finish my 2wd Blazer my girlfriend is going to buy me a 67-72 truck to drive everyday when I am off of work since I have a demo and she drives my crew cab 4wd Powersmoke. I will not be able to drive the Blazer very much since I am going to make it a roadster.

03-19-2006, 11:52 AM	#184
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Oh, I’m still motivated I just don’t have the time to work on it this month due to my job running me all over the place. But, don’t get me wrong I’m grateful to have a job so I’m keeping my mouth shut. Here’s a picture of Ken’s truck as it sits today, patiently waiting for it’s owner to retrieve him and take him home, sad if you really think about it. Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

03-19-2006, 02:09 PM	#185
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style What a shame, you guys two of the nicest cleanest trucks. I would be out putting some miles on that thing and driving the tires off of them. Good luck with the truck. My Blazer is not getting done as well thanks to 70-80 work weeks. What has this world come too? I feel your pain brother.

03-20-2006, 12:30 PM	#186
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style You guys need to understand what it means when Keith says he is working a lot on the job. His "normal" schedule is what the average person would consider a hectic week. Not only does he almost always put in way more than 40 hours on the job, he usually puts in another 20-30 at the shop. Somehow he manages to squeeze in projects at the house, working on wife, daughter, sons cars, and staying active on Ebay and 67-72chevytrucks.com. On top of all that, he is now in "project mode" at work which means his work time has almost doubled and he still manages to keep up with everything else. I am impressed with what he gets done in the time that he has..... Trust me, I reall want to go get my truck and bring it home. I just have to find a few hours to go get it... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 03-20-2006 at 12:31 PM.

03-21-2006, 10:17 PM	#187
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Going to the Nascar races in April, I will give you a lift on the way Ken. I know what you mean about hours, I have been working 70-80 hours a week, trying to get my 2000 corvette conv. done on Wed. when I get home from out of town and on weekends and still try to keep the girlfriend happy and now her daughter just started baseball so trying to do that too. On top of that we are digging a new pit at work to add another Blowtherm downdraft booth and a new car-o-liner frame machine showed up today and juggling ins. companines and customers and empolyees!!! How do we do it? Good luck with the project you guys. I want to see your trucks when you guys are done.

03-24-2006, 05:35 PM	#191
IGOR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 260	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Where did you get all your cool aluminum finned stuff on the engine? I showed this post to a guy at work who is working on a Nova with a 6 banger and he loves your work! He was very impressed and had to know where to get that stuff. Very nice work! Ben __________________ -Ben 1972 CST K5 - Undergoing frame off, 8.1/4L80E/NP205, 3/4 ton, 8" lift, currently a pile of parts that when assembled resemble a Blazer 1972 K10 - Rust Bucket, TBD 1976 C10 SWB, 350 / T350 My blazer build thread: https://ck5.com/forums/builds/72-k5-...17-update.410/ Last edited by IGOR; 03-24-2006 at 05:43 PM.

03-25-2006, 09:44 PM	#195
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I got a freakin run on the timing cover . I'll have to sand it out tomorrow & shoot it again. Oh well.... it least it's progress. The master cyl brackets turned out decent & they're mounted back on the firewall. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-27-2006, 12:45 AM	#198
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style OK, I didn't get much done this week but I did get a break from the keyboard so I finally got my booster brackets out of the way. I'll make them pretty later.... I also painted and installed my license plate box but I have to draw the line somewhere after all I have my pride to think about Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

03-28-2006, 01:01 AM	#199
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Ooooh, that looks nice. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-01-2006, 10:03 PM	#200
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I got a little bit done on the truck today so I'll bore all of ya'll yet again. I got the brake booster, brackets and new power steering pump all painted today, I didn't take any pictures because I ran the crap out of the booster and was to pi$$ed off at myself to walk back into the booth to take any pictures.... I started modifying the bed to get another inch to inch and half out of the outside lip to clear the tires when I air the truck all the way out. I'll try to explain what I'm doing. The inside lip-metal that attaches to the wheel tub and inner bed structure angles to the inside. (does this make any sense?) Anyway I cut this metal out (picture) and I'm bending the lip back (straight up) and cutting back the top lip. I'm making a piece that runs straight up and then over to the inner bed structure. This set up will get me right at an 1 1/2 inches of more clearance to the outside lip. As I move forward I will take more pictures....Then you will understand that I totally lost my mind Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:27 PM.



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