thinking about getting this in the morning

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by Ski-me

And after that pic, I got the garage all cleaned and hosed it all out, too! Feels so nice and clean now!

No heater?!? Did you pull it out? I think my wife would love not having a heater....aka live in Florida!

Yea, suppose to have a lot of snow. Raining right now but 38 degrees. All schools in Denver and COS are shut down in anticipation of storm. 900+ flights cancelled already in Denver. Should be fun!!

no need for the heater to be hooked up, never gets cold enough to use it here and the furthest north I've been has been Daytona! LOL

[schpeen]

I've still not acquired a set of window sails for the rear cap if you come across any...

[Ski-me]

Originally Posted by schpeen

I've still not acquired a set of window sails for the rear cap if you come across any...

Strangely.....it's still on my radar.

[trukman1]

Where did you get the hooks you used at the ends of the rope hoists?

[Ski-me]

Originally Posted by trukman1

Where did you get the hooks you used at the ends of the rope hoists?

Got them at Home Depot or Lowes. In the Ceiling, I have some 2x6's spread across a number of joists to spread the load more evenly.

[trukman1]

Thanks! I'm going to do the same thing. Good design and good information. Thanks again!

[trukman1]

UPDATE: I gave the wrong name of the vendor that might help with the side window vent windows. Try searching Motor City K5. Sorry for the mix up. Hope that helps.

BTW: If you happen to run across a link for those hooks could you let me know? I've searched for hours and can't find'em. Thanks.

[Ski-me]

Originally Posted by trukman1

UPDATE: I gave the wrong name of the vendor that might help with the side window vent windows. Try searching Motor City K5. Sorry for the mix up. Hope that helps.

BTW: If you happen to run across a link for those hooks could you let me know? I've searched for hours and can't find'em. Thanks.

These are the ones I used. It does say 50 lb rating but I think that is more in line with the shelving system vs. the true capacity of the hook.

https://smile.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-...ateway&sr=8-44

The carabiner I used have a stamp capacity of 350 lbs each. More than enough capacity for 4 corners. each.

[trukman1]

Thanks for the pictures and link! Your awesome! I'll be getting that set up as soon as I get some help. Medical condition prohibits ladders but I can have a guy put it together for me. My local Home Depot lists 12 in stock for under $9. Thanks again!

[Ski-me]

I found this setup too. Might help spread the load better for long term storage lifting.

Although I have not experienced any warping/re-install issues, here is another optional setup.

[1976gmc20]

Very nice restoration!

I read the entire thread start to finish. Interesting because I have a 91 Suburban that desperately needs some TLC.

[trukman1]

Anyone have a suggestion on how to remove frozen screws from aluminum frame? Buggers are frozen TIGHT! You Tube showed using a torch but I don't want to destroy the rubber seal. Also saw using wax but don't understand how it would get under head of screw. Thought about trying to heat just the screw with a soldering gun then quenching with ice. What says the hive?

ETA: This is to remove side cap vent windows.

[Ski-me]

schpeen you still around?

I have a guy with a free top with sliders in them. I might be able to pull them for you.

My wife is heading to Tampa/Clearwater next week too!

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by Ski-me

schpeen you still around?

I have a guy with a free top with sliders in them. I might be able to pull them for you.

My wife is heading to Tampa/Clearwater next week too!

man, that would be sweet thank you for looking out for me. ol' buddy! LOL

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by schpeen

man, that would be sweet thank you for looking out for me. ol' buddy! LOL

I have twins girls at university of south florida and one is there now so I am sure she could collect them from your wife. I am happy to pay you what you think is fair for them to cover your trouble.

[Ski-me]

Originally Posted by schpeen

I have twins girls at university of south florida and one is there now so I am sure she could collect them from your wife. I am happy to pay you what you think is fair for them to cover your trouble.

I'll see what I can do. I got my wife first class tickets so she "should" have luggage space. I still need to get the top and make sure the vents are good for you.... I'll keep you posted.

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by Ski-me

I'll see what I can do. I got my wife first class tickets so she "should" have luggage space. I still need to get the top and make sure the vents are good for you.... I'll keep you posted.

life is full of little pleasures! with everything I got going on in my life, this excites me! lol. thanks bro. I'd do the same for you.

[Ski-me]

Yea same here. I pressure washed my deck for an hour....with a broken pipe inside our house wall. Flooded the whole thing! Replacing all hardwood floors, bedroom soaked, basement sheetrock trashed.....been a real fun time! On home stretch and staining floor tomorrow. All furniture in PODS, so fun!

[Ski-me]

PM at you Schpeen.

[schpeen]

thanks SKI. you de man. I was outside taking pics, I sprayed all the screws with liquid wrench but I have a feeling I will need to drill them out, I assume they are help in place with a set screws?

[Ski-me]

Yea. Open up the slider and that bracket is held down by two phillips head screws. You'll need to remove the rubber filler gasket that just pulls out. No need to deal with that single flat head screw. Hopefully the ones I send you have better set screws.

Two on bottom, two on top. Get those squirted with penetrating oil. One on each bottom bracket were frozen when I took them off.

[Ski-me]

Vents in the mail.....FedEx.

[schpeen]

I wasted no time installing these! thank you SKI

[68Timber]

Silverado badges. Nice touch. Anyone know the years those were used? I think 88-91, but it might have been only 90 and 91? Seems like you only saw those on the trucks with the updated grill.

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by 68Timber

Silverado badges. Nice touch. Anyone know the years those were used? I think 88-91, but it might have been only 90 and 91? Seems like you only saw those on the trucks with the updated grill.

Yes, thanks. those were there originally, I just replaced them with new ones after we painted it. My truck is a 91'. Says Silverado on the dash emblem too.

I used older style K5 fender emblems, mirrors and trim moldings because I dont care for the new plastic ones. I never tried to keep things stock for the year of the truck, I just set it up based on what I like.