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msgross · 06-09-2009, 08:30 PM

all us military guys have a dark sense of humor don't we!

Alan's Classic · 06-09-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

all us military guys have a dark sense of humor don't we!

Old School Kid · 06-17-2009, 09:12 PM

sdailey, it was great meeting you guys again... You have a thing of beauty on your hands.... You must be getting perma grin every time you walk by that thing!!

sdailey · 06-17-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Old School Kid

sdailey, it was great meeting you guys again... You have a thing of beauty on your hands.... You must be getting perma grin every time you walk by that thing!!

Thanks for the compliment and thanks again for the help getting the motor dropped in. We'll have to get together again soon.

dammitmitchell · 06-17-2009, 10:14 PM

crap!
im jealous! you are making mroe progress then me!

**CUSTOM/10** · 06-18-2009, 12:27 PM

Awesome build, I have a 72 swb 4x4 that's just about at the same stage as yours. It's been sitting for about a yr now, been collecting parts and have just gotten started on it again.

Do you know what tranfercase cross member you used. Did it come from a truck with a 205 or a 221, I'm mentioning this because there is a 1" difference in the amount of drop. The 205 member having more drop, so if you used a 221 cross member with a 205 TC you might have a problem with the trany hitting the cab floor. Just a heads up.

221 has 11"s of drop and the 205 has 12".

Gary

sdailey · 06-18-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

Awesome build, I have a 72 swb 4x4 that's just about at the same stage as yours. It's been sitting for about a yr now, been collecting parts and have just gotten started on it again.

Do you know what tranfercase cross member you used. Did it come from a truck with a 205 or a 221, I'm mentioning this because there is a 1" difference in the amount of drop. The 205 member having more drop, so if you used a 221 cross member with a 205 TC you might have a problem with the trany hitting the cab floor. Just a heads up.

221 has 11"s of drop and the 205 has 12".

Gary

Thanks Gary. I've been watching your build as well.

Thanks for bringing up the point about the crossmember differences. I actually did drop the crossmember by 1" with some blocks that I had machined at a local shop. I even took pictures after I installed them to add to my build thread, but I forgot to add this tidbit of info. Thanks again for bring it up.

**CUSTOM/10** · 06-18-2009, 02:15 PM

That will take care of it !!!

Lot's easier to do it now, keep up the good work.

It's looking like My plans my change a little, have a chance at a deal on a vortec 383 imstead of the TBI 355. It will be worse on fuel, but more fun...

Gary

sdailey · 07-26-2009, 03:17 PM

Slowly plugging away on the '69 still. I've been buying a few parts here and there. I recently bought a Wilwood master cylinder kit for my hydraulic clutch setup. I bought the kit from Summit for about $70.

I also bought a new 4-row radiator from Advanced Auto for $180. It's the heavy duty model for an ac/4x4 truck. It's built pretty soild for being made in Mexico.

msgross · 07-26-2009, 09:38 PM

nice.. I have the same radiator..

I was wondering if you were suppose to cut those bands off it or not.. looks like it needs a little touch of spray paint now..

sdailey · 07-27-2009, 11:15 AM

Thanks Mike. It's no cab floor replacement, but it's progress.

Yes I'll have to go back and spray a little touch up paint over the banded area of the radiator.

Rack Man · 07-27-2009, 11:30 AM

Wow...That fan set up looks awesome...Your build is coming along nicely!

I also got that same radiator...I didn't realize that those bands come off either....Are they only for shipping?...I've seen others installed with them left on as well?

sdailey · 07-27-2009, 11:37 AM

Thanks Dan. Little by little and it'll get there one day.

That's what I keep telling myself anyway. I can always look at your and msgross's build's to help keep me motivated though.

As far as the banding goes, I've always been told to cut them off. I don't guess it hurts anything either way though.

Rack Man · 07-27-2009, 11:58 AM

Curiousity got the better of me and I called the place where I bought mine and they told me that the straps really need to stay on....that they help with the expansion of the radiator....they also told me that It would void the warranty as they would consider it a "modification"....They even sell "Expansion Tank Strap Kits".....may all be BS but thats the story I got!

sdailey · 07-27-2009, 02:44 PM

Oh great. Thanks Dan.

That's all I need to hear. You got my curiousity up as well so I called Advanced and they (manager & assistant manager) had different opinions as well. One said cut them and the other said "I think you're supposed to leave them on, but I'm not sure." I asked about the warranty and they said that it wouldn't matter. Who knows.

One step forward, 2 steps back.

Alan's Classic · 07-27-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

Oh great. Thanks Dan.

That's all I need to hear. You got my curiousity up as well so I called Advanced and they (manager & assistant manager) had different opinions as well. One said cut them and the other said "I think you're supposed to leave them on, but I'm not sure." I asked about the warranty and they said that it wouldn't matter. Who knows.

One step forward, 2 steps back.

Even if you had a warranty claim, they won't even pay attention to the bands. That requires thought and if it's not in the computer they won't know to check or ask.

msgross · 07-27-2009, 09:05 PM

well, it's made in mexico so maybe that bands keep it from falling apart...

as for the autozone/advanced counter guys... no friggin way am I taking advice from those guys!

Igotachevyor2 · 07-29-2009, 01:17 PM

that is going to be a nice rig when your finished.

sdailey · 07-29-2009, 01:27 PM

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that is going to be a nice rig when your finished.

Thank you Sir.

Old School Kid · 08-01-2009, 10:24 AM

lookin good sdailey... Its going to be so worth it in the end! AWESOME job..

sdailey · 08-01-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Old School Kid

lookin good sdailey... Its going to be so worth it in the end! AWESOME job..

Thanks Taylor. That's what I try to keep telling myself.

crimespree · 08-02-2009, 06:18 PM

yep, thats about where it was the other day. i got my truck running and back to the house. now its going to be time to sand and prime that hood. thanks again for that. i will be checking back to see how its going.

msgross · 08-05-2009, 09:13 PM

I just had two boxes weighing 175# total delivered. We were on vacation and the neighbor made the UPS guy come back over to the house and put it on the back porch since it was about to rain!!!! great neighbors and UPS guy, even if he wasn't happy.. He told her "those are heavy though!"

msgross · 08-09-2009, 10:40 PM

did you eat your Wheaties or something?

sdailey · 08-10-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Yep looked like Capt. destruto was coming out pretty quick.

Yeah, I could feel my blood pressure going up.

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Let me know when your going to fire it up, it will be a momentuous occasion!

Looks great!!

I'll let you know when I get ready............then again I'm not sure I want any witnesses.

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did you eat your Wheaties or something?

No Wheaties, but I did eat some Rice Krispies early that morning...........

Nah, it was just a faulty bolt. The torque specs were only 37 ft lbs for those bolts and it rung off before I ever got it tight.

06-09-2009, 08:30 PM	#1
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" all us military guys have a dark sense of humor don't we! __________________ 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"

06-17-2009, 09:12 PM	#3
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" sdailey, it was great meeting you guys again... You have a thing of beauty on your hands.... You must be getting perma grin every time you walk by that thing!! __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable Last edited by Old School Kid; 06-17-2009 at 09:12 PM.

06-17-2009, 10:14 PM	#5
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" crap! im jealous! you are making mroe progress then me! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

06-18-2009, 12:27 PM	#6
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,801	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Awesome build, I have a 72 swb 4x4 that's just about at the same stage as yours. It's been sitting for about a yr now, been collecting parts and have just gotten started on it again. Do you know what tranfercase cross member you used. Did it come from a truck with a 205 or a 221, I'm mentioning this because there is a 1" difference in the amount of drop. The 205 member having more drop, so if you used a 221 cross member with a 205 TC you might have a problem with the trany hitting the cab floor. Just a heads up. 221 has 11"s of drop and the 205 has 12". Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

06-18-2009, 02:15 PM	#8
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,801	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" That will take care of it !!! Lot's easier to do it now, keep up the good work. It's looking like My plans my change a little, have a chance at a deal on a vortec 383 imstead of the TBI 355. It will be worse on fuel, but more fun... Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

07-26-2009, 03:17 PM	#9
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Slowly plugging away on the '69 still. I've been buying a few parts here and there. I recently bought a Wilwood master cylinder kit for my hydraulic clutch setup. I bought the kit from Summit for about $70. I also bought a new 4-row radiator from Advanced Auto for $180. It's the heavy duty model for an ac/4x4 truck. It's built pretty soild for being made in Mexico. __________________ Shannon Last edited by sdailey; 07-26-2009 at 03:24 PM.

07-26-2009, 09:38 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" nice.. I have the same radiator.. I was wondering if you were suppose to cut those bands off it or not.. looks like it needs a little touch of spray paint now.. __________________ 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"

07-27-2009, 11:15 AM	#11
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Thanks Mike. It's no cab floor replacement, but it's progress. Yes I'll have to go back and spray a little touch up paint over the banded area of the radiator. __________________ Shannon

07-27-2009, 11:30 AM	#12
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Wow...That fan set up looks awesome...Your build is coming along nicely! I also got that same radiator...I didn't realize that those bands come off either....Are they only for shipping?...I've seen others installed with them left on as well? __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288

07-27-2009, 11:37 AM	#13
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Thanks Dan. Little by little and it'll get there one day. That's what I keep telling myself anyway. I can always look at your and msgross's build's to help keep me motivated though. As far as the banding goes, I've always been told to cut them off. I don't guess it hurts anything either way though. __________________ Shannon

07-27-2009, 11:58 AM	#14
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Curiousity got the better of me and I called the place where I bought mine and they told me that the straps really need to stay on....that they help with the expansion of the radiator....they also told me that It would void the warranty as they would consider it a "modification"....They even sell "Expansion Tank Strap Kits".....may all be BS but thats the story I got! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 07-27-2009 at 12:01 PM.

07-27-2009, 02:44 PM	#15
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Oh great. Thanks Dan. That's all I need to hear. You got my curiousity up as well so I called Advanced and they (manager & assistant manager) had different opinions as well. One said cut them and the other said "I think you're supposed to leave them on, but I'm not sure." I asked about the warranty and they said that it wouldn't matter. Who knows. One step forward, 2 steps back. __________________ Shannon

07-27-2009, 09:05 PM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" well, it's made in mexico so maybe that bands keep it from falling apart... as for the autozone/advanced counter guys... no friggin way am I taking advice from those guys! __________________ 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"

07-29-2009, 01:17 PM	#18
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" that is going to be a nice rig when your finished. __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

08-01-2009, 10:24 AM	#20
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" lookin good sdailey... Its going to be so worth it in the end! AWESOME job.. __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable



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08-02-2009, 06:18 PM	#22
crimespree Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 94	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" yep, thats about where it was the other day. i got my truck running and back to the house. now its going to be time to sand and prime that hood. thanks again for that. i will be checking back to see how its going. __________________ 1970 CST - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350091 1979 Yamaha xs650 bobber - sold 2008 Harley Nightster

08-05-2009, 09:13 PM	#23
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" I just had two boxes weighing 175# total delivered. We were on vacation and the neighbor made the UPS guy come back over to the house and put it on the back porch since it was about to rain!!!! great neighbors and UPS guy, even if he wasn't happy.. He told her "those are heavy though!" __________________ 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"

08-09-2009, 10:40 PM	#24
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" did you eat your Wheaties or something? __________________ 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" Last edited by msgross; 08-09-2009 at 10:40 PM.

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