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msgross · 08-09-2015, 09:22 PM

well, not much action on the truck but I did hit the Carlisle truck show last week with a local board member, also ran into a few old timers from the board as well. Electricity is almost done in my shop so the urge to tinker is here again, but so is hunting season...

I wonder if I could pull the original skin off the doors I picked up, have them blasted, coat the inside and reweld the skin on... is it worth it? The doors are in nice shape except for interior surface rust and some creeping our from the seams...nothing to lose I guess. I found this pic on the Facebook page. Anyone reskin doors?

DWilbur · 08-11-2015, 02:40 AM

When Sky did my doors he had to replace the bottom of 2 doors and while he had them open he blasted them and primed them with epoxy primer. it is a lot of work to remove the skins to remove rust. if you have the time go for it.

msgross · 08-12-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DWilbur

When Sky did my doors he had to replace the bottom of 2 doors and while he had them open he blasted them and primed them with epoxy primer. it is a lot of work to remove the skins to remove rust. if you have the time go for it.

I'll take a closer look, I think the original skins would be toast after removing them...based on the videos i've seen. I'd hate to have rust creep out from the joint after a nice paint job though. I was just at Carlisle and could have picked up some cheap skins too... but didn't.

msgross · 09-13-2015, 08:06 PM

trying to determine if these doors are worth saving or I should just put the on craigslist. I have a nicer pass doors but need a nice driver door. These are loaded with soft-ray glass (which I have more of) so I should be able to get something for them. Thoughts?

msgross · 09-28-2015, 09:44 PM

Picked up a rust free drivers door in Carlisle today. Nice having a guy that deals in Arizona parts! He rolled into town yesterday after picking up parts in AZ.

Planning on getting both doors blasted and coat them in primer before I work on them. pics to follow.

DWilbur · 09-28-2015, 09:55 PM

That's good you found a rust free door. your driver door looks worst than my doors on the bottom and we still had to cut out part and clean out the rot.

msgross · 09-28-2015, 09:59 PM

That gold one could use a lower reskin and a bit of inner metal fix. Would be decent then.

I found an NOS door skin but @ $250 I passed. Opted for the $200 door that needs a little TLC.

DWilbur · 09-28-2015, 10:15 PM

That's good deal of the door. I have 2 front doors from my 71 and I can't get $100 for each as they have speaker holes cut in them.

BossH0G · 01-15-2016, 04:37 PM

Nice looking shop and the truck is coming along nicely also

msgross · 01-15-2016, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DWilbur

That's good deal of the door. I have 2 front doors from my 71 and I can't get $100 for each as they have speaker holes cut in them.

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Originally Posted by BossH0G

Nice looking shop and the truck is coming along nicely also

Thanks... so I ended up selling both of my $35 doors for $100 each and bought a rust free, but rough, AZ door for $200. I'm currently installing insulation in the shop that I scored from our new roof at work. 65 sheets of 3" rigid insulation for free, used but in good shape.

msgross · 03-06-2016, 09:04 PM

Just found this on Ebay, not a bad price either. Pretty much identical to mine except for the wheels and seats. This is my goal, have my truck up and running for 2018 (50th year anniversary). I didn't buy this one, but someone can!

sourkraut · 03-09-2016, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Just found this on Ebay, not a bad price either. Pretty much identical to mine except for the wheels and seats. This is my goal, have my truck up and running for 2018 (50th year anniversary). I didn't buy this one, but someone can!

Thats a sweet truck, good one for motivational purposes!

msgross · 03-09-2016, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

Thats a sweet truck, good one for motivational purposes!

I think it was a 71/72 with a 2WD 68 body on it. Didn't make its reserve at $14,800.

collin70k/20 · 04-05-2016, 03:33 PM

Awesome truck man keep up the good work! Hey since we live close to each other can i come by and try out your new shop lol. But seriously nice truck man!

msgross · 04-05-2016, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by collin70k/20

Awesome truck man keep up the good work! Hey since we live close to each other can i come by and try out your new shop lol. But seriously nice truck man!

thanks, shop is still a mess and waiting for wall insulation to be hung...

msgross · 05-21-2016, 10:51 PM

Just picked up a nice door from a board member, came from OK with only 1 small area in the lower front inner corner... I swear that this is my last door...

73737373 · 05-23-2016, 10:51 AM

Hey Mike,

Hope all is well. Will be back in your area 3rd week of August.

The "Slim Jims" were delicious and greatly appreciated.

Cool little truck you've got.

msgross · 05-23-2016, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 73737373

Hey Mike,

Hope all is well. Will be back in your area 3rd week of August.

The "Slim Jims" were delicious and greatly appreciated.

Cool little truck you've got.

thanks. glad your journey went well.

keep in touch. You should come early for the Truck nationals http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlis...s/default.aspx

msgross · 01-04-2018, 09:49 PM

been awhile... I just added natural gas furnace to my pole barn and my daughter has been helping me with the truck. We've installed the door that I picked up in the last post and fired the engine. Next will be to finish the cab sheet metal replacement and hang some new fenders, nose and hood... pics to come in the next few weeks.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-04-2018, 10:03 PM

Nice addition to the shop and well needed right now too. Glad to hear you're back on it again.

Rust Buster · 01-04-2018, 10:14 PM

He's ALIVE!!! Awesome news Mike. Looking forward to seeing pictures!

jaros44sr · 01-12-2018, 05:39 PM

Well Mike, you've got heat and you've got help, when are the pics coming...LOL

msgross · 01-12-2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice addition to the shop and well needed right now too. Glad to hear you're back on it again.

thanks

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Originally Posted by Rust Buster

He's ALIVE!!! Awesome news Mike. Looking forward to seeing pictures!

thanks, I also just took command of a 500 Soldier aviation maintenance battalion. There goes one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. I'm still full time, probably serve another 6-8 years is my plan right now.

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Well Mike, you've got heat and you've got help, when are the pics coming...LOL

true, helper has a volleyball tournament this weekend so I'll probably be finishing up some insulation and watching football!

tune_1 · 01-20-2018, 10:32 PM

Good to see the work start back up on the truck and congratulations on the new job.

Dwight

msgross · 01-23-2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tune_1

Good to see the work start back up on the truck and congratulations on the new job.

Dwight

thanks

08-09-2015, 09:22 PM	#1
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! well, not much action on the truck but I did hit the Carlisle truck show last week with a local board member, also ran into a few old timers from the board as well. Electricity is almost done in my shop so the urge to tinker is here again, but so is hunting season... I wonder if I could pull the original skin off the doors I picked up, have them blasted, coat the inside and reweld the skin on... is it worth it? The doors are in nice shape except for interior surface rust and some creeping our from the seams...nothing to lose I guess. I found this pic on the Facebook page. Anyone reskin doors? Attached Images __________________ 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"

08-11-2015, 02:40 AM	#2
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! When Sky did my doors he had to replace the bottom of 2 doors and while he had them open he blasted them and primed them with epoxy primer. it is a lot of work to remove the skins to remove rust. if you have the time go for it.

09-13-2015, 08:06 PM	#4
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! trying to determine if these doors are worth saving or I should just put the on craigslist. I have a nicer pass doors but need a nice driver door. These are loaded with soft-ray glass (which I have more of) so I should be able to get something for them. Thoughts? Attached Images __________________ 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"

09-28-2015, 09:44 PM	#5
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! Picked up a rust free drivers door in Carlisle today. Nice having a guy that deals in Arizona parts! He rolled into town yesterday after picking up parts in AZ. Planning on getting both doors blasted and coat them in primer before I work on them. pics to follow. __________________ 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"

09-28-2015, 09:55 PM	#6
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! That's good you found a rust free door. your driver door looks worst than my doors on the bottom and we still had to cut out part and clean out the rot.

09-28-2015, 09:59 PM	#7
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 gold one could use a lower reskin and a bit of inner metal fix. Would be decent then. I found an NOS door skin but @ $250 I passed. Opted for the $200 door that needs a little TLC. __________________ 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"

09-28-2015, 10:15 PM	#8
DWilbur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 965	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! That's good deal of the door. I have 2 front doors from my 71 and I can't get $100 for each as they have speaker holes cut in them.

01-15-2016, 04:37 PM	#9
BossH0G Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: HixtonWI Posts: 33	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Nice looking shop and the truck is coming along nicely also

03-06-2016, 09:04 PM	#11
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! Just found this on Ebay, not a bad price either. Pretty much identical to mine except for the wheels and seats. This is my goal, have my truck up and running for 2018 (50th year anniversary). I didn't buy this one, but someone can! Attached Images __________________ 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"

04-05-2016, 03:33 PM	#14
collin70k/20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Schaefferstown, PA Posts: 202	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Awesome truck man keep up the good work! Hey since we live close to each other can i come by and try out your new shop lol. But seriously nice truck man! __________________ 1970 Chevy K/20 truck 350 4 speed. Soon putting in a mild built 400 small block. My daily 1970 k20 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7568564

05-21-2016, 10:51 PM	#16
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! Just picked up a nice door from a board member, came from OK with only 1 small area in the lower front inner corner... I swear that this is my last door... Attached Images __________________ 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"

05-23-2016, 10:51 AM	#17
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Hey Mike, Hope all is well. Will be back in your area 3rd week of August. The "Slim Jims" were delicious and greatly appreciated. Cool little truck you've got.

01-04-2018, 09:49 PM	#19
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! been awhile... I just added natural gas furnace to my pole barn and my daughter has been helping me with the truck. We've installed the door that I picked up in the last post and fired the engine. Next will be to finish the cab sheet metal replacement and hang some new fenders, nose and hood... pics to come in the next few weeks. __________________ 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"

01-04-2018, 10:03 PM	#20
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01-04-2018, 10:14 PM	#21
Rust Buster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 547	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! He's ALIVE!!! Awesome news Mike. Looking forward to seeing pictures! __________________ 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



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01-12-2018, 05:39 PM	#22
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,446	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Well Mike, you've got heat and you've got help, when are the pics coming...LOL __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-20-2018, 10:32 PM	#24
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