I'm back!! Finally back to work on the 68 (pics)

[glock35ipsc]

Whew! It has been a busy summer! Haven't hardly had any time to work on the truck or post here on the board. But, now that I am slowing down, I can get back to work on the 68.

Last night, I finished on of the custom items I had planned. Cutting out the center of the dash and weld in a solid piece. Next I will cut out for (in order from top down) a factory A/C vent, detachable face stereo, then a pull-out cup holder.

I haven't decided what to do with the ignition switch just yet, and I need to leave room for the Vintage Air switch panel.

Good to be back, and I hope to be posting more pics soon!!

[68w/sbc406]

looks good.(you can tell i dont care about 'hacked' dashes) you could go with a push button start

[glock35ipsc]

This dash had already been hacked when I got it. It had a poorly installed cheap junkyard pull out stereo. Add to the fact that I wanted to install A/C, I decided to cut it out and start over. And since I am a non-smoker, I dodn't see the need for an ash tray.

And it's a touch different.

I had thought about adding a small key switch just under the fold on the lower part, basically right under where the original switch was. A push button would be kinda cool!

[Rusty Rider]

Nice clean up on that dash. I was thinking ( being i want a newer style radio ) of making a brushe aluminum plate to fill the original mounting spot and then making brushed aluminum consoul to match the insturment bezle. lol. i like brushed aluminum.

[68w/sbc406]

i like your idea :p i bought mine from honda. out of a S2000

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

i like your idea :p i bought mine from honda. out of a S2000

That is cool! I need to hit the junkyard for a fuel filler door, I will have to look for one of those to.

[kaycee]

Good job there AMIGO I need to make a trip down there and see it first hand,you finished with the 67 lol.

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by kaycee

you finished with the 67 lol.

LOL is right!! I haven't even got the engine pulled yet! Good to hear from ya!!

Actually, I hope to have the engine, trans and rear end out of the 68's frame so I can get that frame out of the shop by next weekend. Then the GMC will come in to get the engine pulled, then I will put the rear end out of the 68 into the GMC. I think I will use the 3 speed that was in the 68 for the GMC, and I have the 327 from the 68 as well to put in it. All the other parts I need for the GMC should be able to be pulled from the 68's frame.

When the snow starts flying, then I will be making some progress!!

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by Rusty Rider

Nice clean up on that dash. I was thinking ( being i want a newer style radio ) of making a brushe aluminum plate to fill the original mounting spot and then making brushed aluminum consoul to match the insturment bezle. lol. i like brushed aluminum.

Thanks! I should also say that it is not quite finished yet, I just primered it to prevent rust from starting. I still need to spread filler and smooth it out.

Your brushed aluminum idea would look cool!