Re: 1968
 

December 1st I fly up to Il. Going to drive a moving truck back. I hope it is nice weather for this southern does not like the snow.

Re: 1968
 

That water neck should fit fine, George. As long as the angle is good, you are fine.

I am moving about 40 mi away, closer to church and work, bigger house and bigger shop!

Re: 1968
 

The bigger shop is a plus. one can't have too large of a shop good luck. so far snow is not a issue

Re: 1968
 

Today was the first time I could spend the day working on my truck. Got to install some parts that I have had stored for months.
installed the new chrome thermostate houseing on the Edelbrock intake
http://i.imgur.com/6ADgKPAl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/IyZLxo6l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NIUWYYxl.jpg
I mounted thealt also
http://i.imgur.com/IjbiMbtl.jpg
then I installed the new HEI distributor
http://i.imgur.com/hgotvs1l.jpg
Then came the valve covers from edelbrock
http://i.imgur.com/Aws00x2l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/B8OCZUjl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jphVhPel.jpg
It is starting to look like a engine now. I hope I can do my distributor wires tomorrow.

Re: 1968
 

George you do nice clean work, looks great!!

Re: 1968
 

Lots of good progress. Love all the new parts. that powerplant is looking sweet too.

Re: 1968
 

It's really looking very nice! Excellent work!

Re: 1968
 

Thanks I do try.

Re: 1968
 

Yea it shows what a few new parts willdo.

Re: 1968
 

thanks.

Re: 1968
 

Today my new carpet came in and is put up untill I need it. I also got the clip for the wind shield wiper arms and the speed o-meter cable. Going to install them tomorrow.

Re: 1968
 

Nice progress, George. If you get lost in Illinois on December 1 and end up 5 hours north in Rusk County, look me up.:lol:

Re: 1968
 

Stepside rear turn signal lens came in today. Now I have a new set to go back on the truck. I have a major set back today. I have to pull the transmission and replace the flex plate. I was told that the six cly and the 8 cly flex plate was the same. I should have investagated it before jumping into installing it. The starter does not even come close to ingaging the flex plate. But I have learned a lot since I started this build. One thing is don't assume nothing. Now I have about 6 hours worth of work to do. I should get my door panel trim this next week. The dash cluster also.
http://i.imgur.com/6au0hvnl.jpg

Re: 1968
 

Setbacks seem to be the name of the game with these trucks, i have had and continue to have my share.

Re: 1968
 

I know how you feel, George. You will get it sorted, though.

Re: 1968
 

If it wasn't for de backs I probably would not have anything to do.

Re: 1968
 

Yea I did get it figured out. Replace the flywheel/flex plate

Re: 1968
 

Got somemore parts in today. Heater hose fitting and chrome plugs for the edelbrock intake.
http://i.imgur.com/qNCSpIpl.jpg
New flex plate. There is a large difference between the two. The six cly is 12 7/8 inches and the v8 350 is 14 1 /4 inches from side to side
http://i.imgur.com/0rmre5Vl.jpg
I movied the transmission back about 8 to 10 inche. Pulled the old six cly fex plate off the rear of th engine.
http://i.imgur.com/mDIbNMpl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gwIGRHvl.jpg
Monday I will insall the flex plate and re-install the transmissin.
It sounds a lot harder than it really was. Piece of cake.
Going to install with locktite on the bolts this time. I think I should have done this the first time. Here is the torque specks for the bolts. 60 Lbs on the engine side 6 bolts with star washers and locktite and 46 Lbs on the torque converter side three bolts with locktite.

Re: 1968
 

A cool Sunday so I did not do anything on the truck.

Re: 1968
 

Well today I re-installed the transmission. The transmission never hit the floor. I left the transmission mount attached to the cross member. Removed the ten bolts attaching it to the frame. Jacked up the rear of the motor. Slid the transmission back with a come-a-long. use two pieces of 1/4 all thread and two pieces of short chain. Used them to slide it back in place. It was the easiest transmission I ever pull and replaced the fly wheel.
http://i.imgur.com/1oxG018l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/mg1sBgpl.jpg
I also replaced the filter in the transmission. It was the cleanest pan I ever seen. just a little wipe and it was clean.Then replaced the gasket and r-installed the pan.
http://i.imgur.com/maf5VMql.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/En9nbnul.jpg
I see a couple places that I missed with the chevy orange. I will repaint tomorrow.
http://i.imgur.com/MFSKT4ll.jpg

I recieved two door panel top trim today. All I have to do is polish them up and they will look new again. I will put them up untill I need them. Anothe fine day here in Florida. Got eveything done that I wanted too.

Re: 1968
 

Today I re-painted the transmission pan. I painted a lot of other parts also. I will install the starter tomorrow and test it to see if the fly whell isok.

Re: 1968
 

Gettin' close!

Re: 1968
 

Very nice progress!

Re: 1968
 

yea but not close enough

Re: 1968
 

thanks a lot and good luck with your build.