Re: My 68 swb build.
 

thanks man....i think im gonna try and adjust the other side sometime this week...

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

Looks like a bunch of good progress. I love the gauge cluster and a/c controls too. It looks to me like you just about have the panel alignment figured out. Just out of curiosity are you planning on running any mouldings or trim or all smooth side? thanks

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

as of right now all im running is the fender emblems and hood letters....and a mirror on the drivers door...but we'll see....i need to see if the emblems are done at the powdercoat shop...

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

On the panel adjustment if you have issues with the hood make sure not to overlook the core support....the 71 blazer I had was having hood/fender issues...found out the core support was off by 1/2-3/4"....once I lined it up the hood shut and the gaps were great.

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

FOOD???!!! now ur making me hungry....i wont overlook the "core support"...lol :lol: i hope i dont have the core support off that much....it was lining up pretty good but i had the doors all wrong.... i will keep ya posted...:uhmk:

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tonites progress......5 hrs later i think i got it...hopefully..Attachment 825212

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Looking good!!!

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some more angles....comments> tips? suggestions? am i doing this right?Attachment 825217

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last one..then im gonna go to bed...im layin in bed waiting for these pics to upload and i keep dozing off.....so heres the last one...what do ya think? think ill have problems with the hood>?Attachment 825227

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;) Not sure on the hood.....seems to be invisible??? :haha:

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

You didn't hear that is Nate's lastest invention. Gonna be his best seller. :lol:

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

Looks pretty darn straight to me, nice job

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as of right now? no i dont have any help getting the hood on and off...the door was a pain by itself...lol:waah: and the dinging part....i got a ding in the body line on the fender where the door meets... your more than welcome to come help....lol:metal:

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

thanks..its taking forever. i thought so too, but thats why i wanted so opinions...

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

:lol::metal::lol: :mm:

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

Dude! You did a great job! I can try to help ya with the hood this weekend. The doors and fenders look straighter than mine, so why are you worried?!?!?

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

I think its because the first time I put the hood on it wouldn't line up worth crap. I'm a little worried because some of the front isn't tight yet. I pulled the corner braces on the core support and it gave me more room to adjust. Looks like I have to woller the hole on the core support to make it work. I had a big gap on the drivers side lower grille and it closed up some but not all the way. Pass side I'm not worried its the drivers side now.
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im gonna try and get it on tonite after work if all possible....only if i can get some help.... only reason being is i need to get the hood latch back to the powder coater to finish it. anyone know where i can get the other data tag that goes below the vin tag?/? my body man swore up and down that he took the old vin off and threw it away,,, but what he doesnt understand is that he didnt take the vin tag off because i have it....he took the other tag off and thats the one he threw away....what a dumbass....lol so now i gotta find a new one....

Re: My 68 swb build.
 

my second attempt at trying to line the hood up...epic fail... drivers side...
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passengers side....

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and how i left her for the nite...frustrated......:confused::fb:
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I would make sure that the cab is square on the chassis first. Then I would make sure the core support is squared up to the frame. There is alot of adjustment in those alone. Did you use aftermarket fenders? I have had problems with those. Even the good restoration ones.