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sourkraut · 01-29-2012, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

one would think... I sold my speed warning dash but now wish I had kept it... Looks like we need to hit the junkyards in the spring...

Cool, iam down with that

msgross · 03-01-2012, 10:32 PM

might start researching the possibility of selling the money pit. It's going to be 2 years before I can focus on this project...

THoughts (besides "dont do it")?

1. Find a buyer for everything
2. find a buyer for chassis and body, then all of the parts?
3. find a buyer for all?

freakshow108 · 03-01-2012, 10:59 PM

It is only time, two years will be over before you know it. I know you said responses different from don't do it, well I say give it a year or two and then make your decision!

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1985-GMC · 03-01-2012, 11:26 PM

Agreed, I say give it a year or... two then decide.

You will regret it forever!

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VA72C10 · 03-02-2012, 01:30 AM

1st----don't do it

you know you'll never get close to the money invested back and none of your time invested.....

2nd----Aren't your 1 and 3 options the same

3rd----I'd try to sell it all together first...set a price you want and add 1000 since everyone wants to get a deal so you need room to drop the price

4th---If you separate you'll get more than all together but it's a LOT of time to deal with parting it out/shipping (if you are even willing) that seems counter-intuitive since time is your issue now....

msgross · 03-02-2012, 08:00 AM

We'll see what happens... totally agree that I won't get the money back out of it. I have nearly EVERYTHING to finish it too... Just some cab metal work and paint and body finishing...

Maybe the wife can write to one of those "overhaulin" type shows while i'm deployed. Let them come scoop it up and get chip foose to put his touch on it!

sourkraut · 03-02-2012, 09:41 AM

Sucks doesnt! You know how much time and money you have in it.
You have all the parts tucked away in the basement move the roller as far over out of the way in the garage and forget about.
Actually you mentioned to me toby and the more i thought about it you were right. Think about it, it is not costing you anything other than space. Imagine being able to toss mikey the keys someday and tell him to take care of her. This would have a hell of a lot more memories, meaning and appreciation for him or the girls than money. If not they could sell? I wished my old man, grand parents would have held on to some of their vehicles for us.
Also 9x out of 10 you will just be pissed by the jacks that come and insult you by low balling and wheeling a deal. I know why you are thinking though cause i did and i did not even have a deployment in the mix. Somethings to consider.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-02-2012, 11:45 AM

Mike - I undstand your frustration.....prep everything for long term storage and it will all be ready to go when you have time to get back on it. If you sell it, you'll regret it for a long time.....let me know when you make it you Rucker.
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renegade6 · 03-02-2012, 05:12 PM

My advice would be to hold on to it. It will give you something good to think about while you are deployed and it is pretty good therapy after you get back for those times you won't want to be around anyone. Helped me a lot.

68 TT · 03-02-2012, 11:22 PM

Having been in a similar situation I would try to hold onto it if at all possible.

I sold my 442 convertible project when I got orders to Korea and regret doing so nearly every day.

A couple years in storage is no big deal. There is a ton of great info out there on how to prep all the systems on the truck so it will come though it with flying colors.

msgross · 03-03-2012, 12:07 AM

thanks... we'll see how things go over the next few months...

Rob, my boss cancelled the Rucker trip... i'll be flying Blackhawks for awhile now

John, I could always toss Mikey the keys to a built 1970 chevelle too though! I figure that i'm ready for a mid life crisis muscle car after a trip to good 'ole "stan"...

68 TT · 03-03-2012, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

thanks... we'll see how things go over the next few months...

Rob, my boss cancelled the Rucker trip... i'll be flying Blackhawks for awhile now

John, I could always toss Mikey the keys to a built 1970 chevelle too though! I figure that i'm ready for a mid life crisis muscle car after a trip to good 'ole "stan"...

A new Camaro SS convertible would fit the bill for a proper mid-life crisis toy.

msgross · 03-03-2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 TT

A new Camaro SS convertible would fit the bill for a proper mid-life crisis toy.

yes it would...

Rust Buster · 03-04-2012, 08:59 PM

Mike,
I never thought this day would come! Can't tell you not to do it, but I can certainly relate. It's been two years since I've touched mine, it being on hold while I finish the house. I will tell you that every time I go into the garage for something, it is there and "calling" to me...I can't wait until I can start working on it again...
I know the desire comes in waves.

msgross · 03-04-2012, 09:23 PM

Once I sell my Ford then the pressure to sell the Chevy will slow... only time will tell... nobody is going to be throwing me a briefcase full of cash right now so we'll see..

Gene · 03-04-2012, 10:49 PM

Don't do it... Ok there I said it.

Dads79GMC · 03-08-2012, 01:24 AM

Great build Major!!! Been lurking for years, quietlly posting here and there but felt compelled to pipe up on this one. DONT SELL!!! You'll regret it! I know it'll eat at you, maybe not while you're moving Soldiers or supplies around the battlefield, sooner or later, regret will set in. I know you'll spend all your down-time while in theater thinking about home and family, but at some point when you have a spare moment during crew rest, you'll fint the time to get on the net and you'll find yourself on this site, and when you do, whammo!!! REGRET!!

Who knows, maybe your unit will be off-ramped???

Again, dont sell, FINISH THE TASK at hand. Oh ya, work on AOC too while you're there if you only have ILE Common Core finished.

RYDER 8 over! 2/34 IBCT
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msgross · 03-08-2012, 08:23 AM

That AOC business is ridiculous. I thought i'd be done at graduation and they came out with that new course! I'm hoping to move back to the schoolhouse on demob so i'll have some free time for trucks and AOC. I already finished my Masters degree so I almost have the "checklist" complete.

I doubt that i'll try too hard to sell since it will take a lot of time, as mentioned. Next goal is to get rid of the Ford, prepare for warfighter, just finsished an ARMS inspection, now in an IG inspection... Then on to pre-mob training (all of June) and start packing for Ft hood (post mob). Yeah, we are busy...

Defender 3 out...

Dads79GMC · 03-08-2012, 10:25 AM

AOC is a pain, thank God I'm grandfathered. Im the G3 for IA and we're dealing with the reality of AOC. Good luck on your deployment. Just got back myself from OEF. Served with 2/34 IBCT as the Deputy Cdr and take command of it in June.

Stay safe.
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msgross · 03-08-2012, 07:56 PM

My BC is grandfathered but the XO was a year later and not... I'm a 2001 year group so unless I hit a functional area (slight possibility) then i'll probably knock it out in 2014. I don't know that I want to tackle a DL course while deployed. I still don't know my full role in country yet so i'll sit tight and see.

survivingalone · 03-18-2012, 06:07 PM

did you get the walnut cut? would like to see pics.

msgross · 03-18-2012, 08:34 PM

Walnut is still under to truck in storage. I need to get it over to my cabinet guy for processing...

gunnit · 06-05-2012, 12:56 AM

Hello,
i am a newbie to this forum , in looking thru the forum i found your truck
on one of the pictures i saw where you show an (what looks like to me like an air bag ) toward the back corner of the cab , i very much like this idea for my truck - i have an extended cab truck just about everyone that rides in the back seat complains of how bumpy it is in the back seat. would mind
letting me know where i can purchase this set up you have. i would appreciate it very much.
Thank You

Gunnit ( aka) Hector
6/4/2012

msgross · 06-05-2012, 06:09 AM

no airbag, it was just the shape of the factory cab mount. They are stiff rubber. However, the setup that you are looking for could be found on any newer semi-tractor trailer cab. I don't think that it would work too well on ours though since the bed is so close to the cab, the might hit if the cab bounced.

Here is a link to one like mine...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...3#ht_500wt_922

birdistheword · 06-21-2012, 03:45 AM

Yeah totally don't sell it! I've been stationed overseas for the last 4 years kinda by my choice but have never once thought about selling my truck. I just get on here get ideas brewing in my head and end up with a parts pile everytime I come home once a year to the U.S.

03-01-2012, 10:32 PM	#1202
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! might start researching the possibility of selling the money pit. It's going to be 2 years before I can focus on this project... THoughts (besides "dont do it")? 1. Find a buyer for everything 2. find a buyer for chassis and body, then all of the parts? 3. find a buyer for all? __________________ 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"

03-01-2012, 10:59 PM	#1203
freakshow108 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eatonville WA Posts: 296	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! It is only time, two years will be over before you know it. I know you said responses different from don't do it, well I say give it a year or two and then make your decision! Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2012, 01:30 AM	#1205
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! 1st----don't do it you know you'll never get close to the money invested back and none of your time invested..... 2nd----Aren't your 1 and 3 options the same 3rd----I'd try to sell it all together first...set a price you want and add 1000 since everyone wants to get a deal so you need room to drop the price 4th---If you separate you'll get more than all together but it's a LOT of time to deal with parting it out/shipping (if you are even willing) that seems counter-intuitive since time is your issue now.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-02-2012, 08:00 AM	#1206
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! We'll see what happens... totally agree that I won't get the money back out of it. I have nearly EVERYTHING to finish it too... Just some cab metal work and paint and body finishing... Maybe the wife can write to one of those "overhaulin" type shows while i'm deployed. Let them come scoop it up and get chip foose to put his touch on it! __________________ 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"

03-02-2012, 09:41 AM	#1207
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Sucks doesnt! You know how much time and money you have in it. You have all the parts tucked away in the basement move the roller as far over out of the way in the garage and forget about. Actually you mentioned to me toby and the more i thought about it you were right. Think about it, it is not costing you anything other than space. Imagine being able to toss mikey the keys someday and tell him to take care of her. This would have a hell of a lot more memories, meaning and appreciation for him or the girls than money. If not they could sell? I wished my old man, grand parents would have held on to some of their vehicles for us. Also 9x out of 10 you will just be pissed by the jacks that come and insult you by low balling and wheeling a deal. I know why you are thinking though cause i did and i did not even have a deployment in the mix. Somethings to consider. __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

03-02-2012, 11:45 AM	#1208
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Mike - I undstand your frustration.....prep everything for long term storage and it will all be ready to go when you have time to get back on it. If you sell it, you'll regret it for a long time.....let me know when you make it you Rucker. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-02-2012, 05:12 PM	#1209
renegade6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 443	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! My advice would be to hold on to it. It will give you something good to think about while you are deployed and it is pretty good therapy after you get back for those times you won't want to be around anyone. Helped me a lot. __________________ Brandon 63 Biscayne https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/90718-63-Biscayne 57 Chevy Truck (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321380 72 K20 Long bed stepside (wife's) 72 K20 Long bed 396 (flip or keep...?) The latest build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post8438476

03-02-2012, 11:22 PM	#1210
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Having been in a similar situation I would try to hold onto it if at all possible. I sold my 442 convertible project when I got orders to Korea and regret doing so nearly every day. A couple years in storage is no big deal. There is a ton of great info out there on how to prep all the systems on the truck so it will come though it with flying colors. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

03-03-2012, 12:07 AM	#1211
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! thanks... we'll see how things go over the next few months... Rob, my boss cancelled the Rucker trip... i'll be flying Blackhawks for awhile now John, I could always toss Mikey the keys to a built 1970 chevelle too though! I figure that i'm ready for a mid life crisis muscle car after a trip to good 'ole "stan"... __________________ 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"

03-04-2012, 08:59 PM	#1214
Rust Buster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 547	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Mike, I never thought this day would come! Can't tell you not to do it, but I can certainly relate. It's been two years since I've touched mine, it being on hold while I finish the house. I will tell you that every time I go into the garage for something, it is there and "calling" to me...I can't wait until I can start working on it again... I know the desire comes in waves. __________________ Maj USAF 71 K5 Blazer CST 72 K20 HT383 NV4500 Mass-Flo EFI 71 K10 LWB 52 Dodge Power Wagon 67 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon 48 Dodge WDX Power Wagon My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=239487

03-04-2012, 09:23 PM	#1215
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Once I sell my Ford then the pressure to sell the Chevy will slow... only time will tell... nobody is going to be throwing me a briefcase full of cash right now so we'll see.. __________________ 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"

03-04-2012, 10:49 PM	#1216
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Don't do it... Ok there I said it. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

03-08-2012, 01:24 AM	#1217
Dads79GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,237	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Great build Major!!! Been lurking for years, quietlly posting here and there but felt compelled to pipe up on this one. DONT SELL!!! You'll regret it! I know it'll eat at you, maybe not while you're moving Soldiers or supplies around the battlefield, sooner or later, regret will set in. I know you'll spend all your down-time while in theater thinking about home and family, but at some point when you have a spare moment during crew rest, you'll fint the time to get on the net and you'll find yourself on this site, and when you do, whammo!!! REGRET!! Who knows, maybe your unit will be off-ramped??? Again, dont sell, FINISH THE TASK at hand. Oh ya, work on AOC too while you're there if you only have ILE Common Core finished. RYDER 8 over! 2/34 IBCT Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

03-08-2012, 08:23 AM	#1218
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! That AOC business is ridiculous. I thought i'd be done at graduation and they came out with that new course! I'm hoping to move back to the schoolhouse on demob so i'll have some free time for trucks and AOC. I already finished my Masters degree so I almost have the "checklist" complete. I doubt that i'll try too hard to sell since it will take a lot of time, as mentioned. Next goal is to get rid of the Ford, prepare for warfighter, just finsished an ARMS inspection, now in an IG inspection... Then on to pre-mob training (all of June) and start packing for Ft hood (post mob). Yeah, we are busy... Defender 3 out... __________________ 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"

03-08-2012, 10:25 AM	#1219
Dads79GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,237	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! AOC is a pain, thank God I'm grandfathered. Im the G3 for IA and we're dealing with the reality of AOC. Good luck on your deployment. Just got back myself from OEF. Served with 2/34 IBCT as the Deputy Cdr and take command of it in June. Stay safe. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016



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03-08-2012, 07:56 PM	#1220
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! My BC is grandfathered but the XO was a year later and not... I'm a 2001 year group so unless I hit a functional area (slight possibility) then i'll probably knock it out in 2014. I don't know that I want to tackle a DL course while deployed. I still don't know my full role in country yet so i'll sit tight and see. __________________ 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"

03-18-2012, 06:07 PM	#1221
survivingalone Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Posts: 842	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! did you get the walnut cut? would like to see pics.

03-18-2012, 08:34 PM	#1222
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Walnut is still under to truck in storage. I need to get it over to my cabinet guy for processing... __________________ 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"

06-05-2012, 12:56 AM	#1223
gunnit Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: upland,ca. Posts: 1	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Hello, i am a newbie to this forum , in looking thru the forum i found your truck on one of the pictures i saw where you show an (what looks like to me like an air bag ) toward the back corner of the cab , i very much like this idea for my truck - i have an extended cab truck just about everyone that rides in the back seat complains of how bumpy it is in the back seat. would mind letting me know where i can purchase this set up you have. i would appreciate it very much. Thank You Gunnit ( aka) Hector 6/4/2012

06-05-2012, 06:09 AM	#1224
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! no airbag, it was just the shape of the factory cab mount. They are stiff rubber. However, the setup that you are looking for could be found on any newer semi-tractor trailer cab. I don't think that it would work too well on ours though since the bed is so close to the cab, the might hit if the cab bounced. Here is a link to one like mine... http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...3#ht_500wt_922 __________________ 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"

06-21-2012, 03:45 AM	#1225
birdistheword Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 236	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Yeah totally don't sell it! I've been stationed overseas for the last 4 years kinda by my choice but have never once thought about selling my truck. I just get on here get ideas brewing in my head and end up with a parts pile everytime I come home once a year to the U.S.

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