1968

[gdavis]

I live on the west coast of Florida. I am building a 1968 chev swb steepside. I call her patches. I have already rebuilt the 350 4 bolt. I replaced a old tired in-line 6 banger. I had to go with over size pistons and bored .030 over. I will be using my stock th400 transmission 3 speed. with stock iron heads and a 4 barrel intake. Rear end will also be stock. The frame I will be using a 1967 frame without the helpers springs. I thought they looked out of place. My 68 frame was shot and I bought this 67 for $50.00 what a deal. The cab is a 1969 my 68 had too much cancer around the winshield. So I used all the parts I could and parted in good terms with the 68 cab. By now it being used to make new ones. I replaced the front sup. with sup from a 1972 with 5 lugs and a disk brake system. Also replaced the rear end with the 1972 rear end with a 5 lug system. replaced the last cross member for the brake line in front of the gas tank and behind the gas tank.

[gdavis]

Here are more pictures of damage and painted items

[gdavis]

Here are more pictures of my build and damages that I have to fix. also the picture of the six cly. I pulled out of the truck.

[gdavis]

Here is some pictures I took of the full seat I am using. I still have to sand blast the frame still to come

[gdavis]

Here is a picture of the rear end.

[gdavis]

Also here is the dash I am pulling out. My donor cab had a good one. So Now I wll be cutting out the foot well or kick panel out mine is all rusty and will not hold the vent doors.

[gdavis]

some more pictures of the dash and other damage. also here is the frame i got it up to where I can work on it. It was built out of 6x6x10 pt and 2x4x4 mounted to frame and two long bolts 5/8x12 in long and it really works. The only thing is that it is in my way to finished my wood project. So I guess I will blast as soon as we get some good weather raining here in Florida

[gdavis]

I am thinking about replacing my door windows with a one piece glass, has anyone done this. just thinking

[Xeen]

It looks like a good start, I too have a 1968 Stepside, My frame was also junk but I decided to go ahead and fix it.
Oh man those bright Orange parts are going to pop if someone gets under the truck to look.
I take it you are going to paint the body Hugger Orange? great choice!
I will be watching this one.

[gdavis]

Hey guy u were almost right Burnt orange metlic and black metlic on bottom
changed my mind it will be kubota orange. Like the farm equipment orange. I really like the color. Solid orange. Wheels and frame on vent windows and grill are going to be orange The inter fenders are black now but they will also be orange. Going to have a crowl induction hood.
Front and rear bumpers are going to be painted orange. No chrome no where.
Even the rear view mirrows are going to be painted orange.

[gdavis]

Well today I sand blasted the cross member and primed and painted it gloss black. I tried to lift the cross member by myself and hurt my back. I can't get it in my head that I am not as young as I used to be. (62) anyway I hope to sand blast the frame this next week.

[zbreezen]

good to see another floridian. i am in fort myers and have a 68 also. I hear u about the age thing, 56.. no time for projects when younger. Working on a new wiring harness conversion. Updating with 96 relay center, bulkhead and fuse panel. Getting ready for newer electrical goodies.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by zbreezen

good to see another floridian. i am in fort myers and have a 68 also. I hear u about the age thing, 56.. no time for projects when younger. Working on a new wiring harness conversion. Updating with 96 relay center, bulkhead and fuse panel. Getting ready for newer electrical goodies.

yea thanks you and happy building and good luck with the wiring harness. Did you find a good deal. I sent you a PM

[Xeen]

Im only 39 myself but I have had my share of Injuries and no matter what age you are it isnt fun.
The crossmember looks good, whats your estimated time to completion on the truck?

[gdavis]

Today, I did nothing. I rursed a bad back today.

[gdavis]

well, Today I sand blasted some more spare parts. Glove box, pitman arm and backing plates for rear brakes. My parts came in for my rear end and I will be putting it together tomorrow.

[gdavis]

here are a few parts I cleaned up today. I still have to sand blast them. They were coated with grease and asfault about 1 inch of asfault. It took all day to clean them just so I could get them ready for the sand blaster. The grill is a basket case. It will go to the salvage to make new fords.

[gdavis]

and still more pictures of parts I cleaned. the same day

[808_67C10]

Pls post pics of welding in your dash! I am about to do the same thing and would like to see it done before I attack it!!! Thanks and great progress!
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[gdavis]

Originally Posted by 808_67C10

Pls post pics of welding in your dash! I am about to do the same thing and would like to see it done before I attack it!!! Thanks and great progress!
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It is easy taking it out. I thought it would be hard. Drill the welds and weld the new one in the old welds and bolt the dash back in. I will post pictures as soon as I do it. I got to fix the kick panels first and the vent doors.

[808_67C10]

Originally Posted by gdavis

It is easy taking it out. I thought it would be hard. Drill the welds and weld the new one in the old welds and bolt the dash back in. I will post pictures as soon as I do it. I got to fix the kick panels first and the vent doors.

Thanks brotha... I got my d-lux dash from someone who just cut it out... Not by the welds so I think mine is gonna be not so easy....
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[Bomp]

Glad I found this project before you got it done. Your really going to town on this. Looks Great!
Watching this one.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Glad I found this project before you got it done. Your really going to town on this. Looks Great!
Watching this one.

thanks

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by 808_67C10

Thanks brotha... I got my d-lux dash from someone who just cut it out... Not by the welds so I think mine is gonna be not so easy....
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did they at least leave the welds for ou to see. If so drill out the welds and yopu will be back on tract.

[longbed67]

Looks like a good start! Whats your final plans for the truck?