Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msgross · 12-01-2008, 10:33 PM

did you buy a sending unit yet? I think i'm gonna get this one at JC whitney... If you use the promo SEDBLY8 by Dec 4th it's free shipping...

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...D:100000163634

msgross · 12-01-2008, 10:34 PM

atleast with gas prices you can fill up that big 'ole tank now!

sdailey · 12-01-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

did you buy a sending unit yet? I think i'm gonna get this one at JC whitney... If you use the promo SEDBLY8 by Dec 4th it's free shipping...

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...D:100000163634

No not yet. I've been eyeing that one at Brothers. Thanks for the lead on this one.

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Originally Posted by msgross

atleast with gas prices you can fill up that big 'ole tank now!

Yeah as long as it stays this price for the next 5 years until I finish my build.

I'm not 100% satisfied with it though. I was actually looking at your pics today in your build to see how you hid yours. I may cut this one down a little. I've got to install a hitch first to see how much will show. Are you going to paint yours?

msgross · 12-01-2008, 11:25 PM

not gonna paint it right now... do you have a hitch? There are two near me for cheap...

YOu could fill that sucker up and use it for surplus for your other vehicles!

I think mine will be nice and hidden behind the hitch. We'll see in the spring when I put it all together...

I have seen those powdercoated and they looked sharp.

Alan's Classic · 12-02-2008, 08:34 AM

[QUOTE=sdailey;3003291]Yes, it's finally out of the bag.

You want to paint it?

/QUOTE]

You got grease in your ears boy?

I told you I'd paint it.

msgross · 12-02-2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic;3003988

/QUOTE

You got grease in your ears boy?

I told you I'd paint it.

remember Alan, your talking to a Marine here... use pictures!!

sdailey · 12-02-2008, 10:36 AM

[quote=Alan's Classic;3003988]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

Yes, it's finally out of the bag.

You want to paint it?

/QUOTE]

You got grease in your ears boy?

I told you I'd paint it.

I know, I know and I appreciate it. You may have to though. I sprayed it down with parts cleaner last night and stunk up the entire house. And of course I heard about it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

remember Alan, your talking to a Marine here... use pictures!!

Hey now my comprehension skills are just fine, but pictures do help.

my67chevytruck · 12-02-2008, 04:15 PM

trucks looking good!

Alan's Classic · 12-02-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

remember Alan, your talking to a Marine here... use pictures!!

I didn't think he needed pix, cause he can walk next door.

It is cold outside so pix might be a better idea.

**jaros44sr** · 12-03-2008, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

remember Alan, your talking to a Marine here... use pictures!!

Not funny,

Just found this thread, works looks great so far. Curious to see what you do with the body

sdailey · 12-03-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Not funny,

Just found this thread, works looks great so far. Curious to see what you do with the body

You have to overlook those "flyboys". They've spent too much time with their head in the clouds and the lack of oxygen to the brain makes them that way.

I disassembled the bed here a while back and junked the bedsides. They were shot beyond feasible repair. I kept the tailgate for the inner parts, but it'll be scrapped as well eventually. Believe it or not the steel bed floor is in good shape, so I'll reuse it and the wheel humps.

I'm sure you saw the new bedsides and other parts I bought off of craislist. I owe that deal to my neighbor Alan.

He sent me the link for the ad.

The replacement cab is in 10 times better shape than my original one so that'll help with the bodywork part of the build.

Once I figure out what I'm doing everthing will be ok.

I was in 2/2 as well.

**jaros44sr** · 12-04-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

You have to overlook those "flyboys". They've spent too much time with their head in the clouds and the lack of oxygen to the brain makes them that way.

I was in 2/2 as well.

I think it was excessive G forces, pushing the blood outa their brain, but who really knows what causes them to act that way. Maybe it's because their "bullets" are bigger then us grunts

I like the detail you're putting into the frame, power train, suspension so far, amazing what we buy to start with as our 'projects'

I know what you're talkin' about with fumes, I've bin "TOLD" several times by the lovely lady I cohabit with

What years were you at Lejuene?

sdailey · 12-04-2008, 09:12 AM

Yeah, my lovely better half asked me this weekend "how much money did I have tied up in my "project" now?"

Hindsight is always 20/20 they say. I was just telling msgross the other night that you never buy a truck from a guy that owns a junkyard.

I'm learning as I go thanks to this board. I'm basically doing this truck as a tribute to my grandfather. He had a '72 2wd olive green one.

I was there from '92-'96. It was my primary duty station, but of course being a grunt (0311) I travelled all over....Japan, Korea, California, Alaska, Cuba, Australia. I kick myself in the butt for getting out because my 20 years would've been up in 3 years.

msgross · 12-04-2008, 08:08 PM

you marines are loads of fun...

Here another of my favorite marines..

"well gollllie, that a nice truck sarge!"

YouTube - Intro to the TV Show "Gomer Pyle -...

**jaros44sr** · 12-05-2008, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

Yeah, my lovely better half asked me this weekend "how much money did I have tied up in my "project" now?"

Hindsight is always 20/20 they say. I was just telling msgross the other night that you never buy a truck from a guy that owns a junkyard.

I'm learning as I go thanks to this board. I'm basically doing this truck as a tribute to my grandfather. He had a '72 2wd olive green one.

I was there from '92-'96. It was my primary duty station, but of course being a grunt (0311) I travelled all over....Japan, Korea, California, Alaska, Cuba, Australia. I kick myself in the butt for getting out because my 20 years would've been up in 3 years.

Sorry it took so long to get back to ya, but I was trying to hook up my electric water pump...

Never, ever admit to her how much ya have invested

Nice tribute to your Grandfather, mine is being built for my Father. My '62 Chevy was stolen from in front of my house on Mother's Day, we found it later in a train station, a total write off...I went off to boot camp, then ITR, came back home on leave after about 6 months and there sitting in our driveway was my '62 all painted and restored. Of course it had the factory tires and hubcaps, which I quickly switched out for Crager S/S's and wide tires, but he did have all the rest of the car right

sdailey · 12-05-2008, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

you marines are loads of fun...

Here another of my favorite marines..

"well gollllie, that a nice truck sarge!"

YouTube - Intro to the TV Show "Gomer Pyle - USMC"

Hey now there ain't nothing wrong with ole Gomer. He's a classic like these old trucks.

sdailey · 12-05-2008, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Sorry it took so long to get back to ya, but I was trying to hook up my electric water pump...

Never, ever admit to her how much ya have invested

Nice tribute to your Grandfather, mine is being built for my Father. My '62 Chevy was stolen from in front of my house on Mother's Day, we found it later in a train station, a total write off...I went off to boot camp, then ITR, came back home on leave after about 6 months and there sitting in our driveway was my '62 all painted and restored. Of course it had the factory tires and hubcaps, which I quickly switched out for Crager S/S's and wide tires, but he did have all the rest of the car right

That's a pretty cool "bitter-sweet" story about your '62. I can only imagine your reaction when you got home and saw it in the driveway.

sdailey · 12-08-2008, 09:54 AM

I was able to get the 350 painted this weekend finally. My wife and daughter went shopping Saturday so I was able to "stink" up the house with paint fumes.

Of course when my wife got home she asked if I had been painting or not. Oh well, at least it's painted now.

It turned out pretty good for a rattle can job. I didn't paint the valve covers because I'm replacing them.

Primer

Duplicolor's Chevy Orange

**jaros44sr** · 12-08-2008, 10:15 AM

I don't see any runs, or sags, so I'd say it was a success. Gotta luv a SBC in chevy orange

Time to hang it between the frame rails?

That'll teach the women folk to go out shopping

sdailey · 12-08-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I don't see any runs, or sags, so I'd say it was a success. Gotta luv a SBC in chevy orange

Time to hang it between the frame rails?

That'll teach the women folk to go out shopping

Yeah, I took my time painting it to avoid sags or runs. I ended up spraying the primer and orange in 3 light coats each until I got even solid coverage with both. I waited about 20-30 minutes between coatings. I admit I wanted to spray it in one coat, but I had to remind myself to take my time. It turned out really good if I do say so myself.

**jaros44sr** · 12-08-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

Yeah, I took my time painting it to avoid sags or runs. I ended up spraying the primer and orange in 3 light coats each until I got even solid coverage with both. I waited about 20-30 minutes between coatings. I admit I wanted to spray it in one coat, but I had to remind myself to take my time. It turned out really good if I do say so myself.

Been there, done that. I get antsy with paint, and I remind myself to slow down or I will screw it up

OK, it does look really good, so you don't have to say so yourself

prg machine · 12-08-2008, 01:12 PM

I used the POR and I am not sure if it as orth it or not..............yours looks good and a lot cheaper and easier.

I guess time will tell on the POR

sdailey · 12-08-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prg machine

I used the POR and I am not sure if it as orth it or not..............yours looks good and a lot cheaper and easier.

I guess time will tell on the POR

Thanks for the compliment. I just hope it doesn't "run" off when I fire it up for the first time.

A lot of members have used the POR engine paint with good results so I'm sure yours will be fine as well.

Spray-Bomb · 12-08-2008, 02:05 PM

Mmm, yummy

Alan's Classic · 12-08-2008, 10:46 PM

You ready to paint my truck?

Nice job

Gotta love progress.

12-01-2008, 10:33 PM	#76
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" did you buy a sending unit yet? I think i'm gonna get this one at JC whitney... If you use the promo SEDBLY8 by Dec 4th it's free shipping... http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...D:100000163634 __________________ 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"

12-01-2008, 10:34 PM	#77
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" atleast with gas prices you can fill up that big 'ole tank 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"

12-01-2008, 11:25 PM	#79
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" not gonna paint it right now... do you have a hitch? There are two near me for cheap... YOu could fill that sucker up and use it for surplus for your other vehicles! I think mine will be nice and hidden behind the hitch. We'll see in the spring when I put it all together... I have seen those powdercoated and they looked sharp. __________________ 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"

12-02-2008, 08:34 AM	#80
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" [QUOTE=sdailey;3003291]Yes, it's finally out of the bag. You want to paint it? /QUOTE] You got grease in your ears boy? I told you I'd paint it. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-02-2008, 04:15 PM	#83
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" trucks looking good! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-04-2008, 09:12 AM	#88
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Yeah, my lovely better half asked me this weekend "how much money did I have tied up in my "project" now?" Hindsight is always 20/20 they say. I was just telling msgross the other night that you never buy a truck from a guy that owns a junkyard. I'm learning as I go thanks to this board. I'm basically doing this truck as a tribute to my grandfather. He had a '72 2wd olive green one. I was there from '92-'96. It was my primary duty station, but of course being a grunt (0311) I travelled all over....Japan, Korea, California, Alaska, Cuba, Australia. I kick myself in the butt for getting out because my 20 years would've been up in 3 years. __________________ Shannon

12-08-2008, 09:54 AM	#93
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" I was able to get the 350 painted this weekend finally. My wife and daughter went shopping Saturday so I was able to "stink" up the house with paint fumes. Of course when my wife got home she asked if I had been painting or not. Oh well, at least it's painted now. It turned out pretty good for a rattle can job. I didn't paint the valve covers because I'm replacing them. Primer Duplicolor's Chevy Orange __________________ Shannon

12-08-2008, 10:15 AM	#94
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" I don't see any runs, or sags, so I'd say it was a success. Gotta luv a SBC in chevy orange Time to hang it between the frame rails? That'll teach the women folk to go out shopping __________________ 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

12-08-2008, 01:12 PM	#97
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" I used the POR and I am not sure if it as orth it or not..............yours looks good and a lot cheaper and easier. I guess time will tell on the POR __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

12-08-2008, 02:05 PM	#99
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Mmm, yummy __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

12-08-2008, 10:46 PM	#100
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" You ready to paint my truck? Nice job Gotta love progress. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

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