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gdavis · 09-27-2013, 08:09 PM

Today I finished the drivers side rear fender. Shot some white primer on it also. Now it is stored in the mother-in-law cottage untill needed for the fine tuning next month. I finshed cutting the 4x4 hole in the cross member for the exhaust pipe to go thru. I think I will be putting a 4 inch pipe on the cut off spot. 4 inch round and 1 inch long. Brian gave me that idea and I like it. It looks like it will dress up the hole a little and add some support there also. I am thinking about buying a stand alone sand blaster. A small one so I can do small parts. Without getting the blaster and hoses out all the time and account the lost of sand everywhere.
A friend came over the other day to borrow something and gave me a 1972 4x4 running truck. Don't know right now what I am going to do with it. I might use it as a everyday runner and keep patches for week ends. Just a thought.

Here are some small parts that I recieved today. I hope to start rebuilding the vent windows in the morning.

Mustard72 · 09-28-2013, 10:56 AM

It's been a while since I've been on here, but, to no surprise, it looks like you're still plugging along at quite a quick pace on Patches, George. Sorry to hear about your friends. Strokes are scary things, and hopefully that works out OK. Death isn't quite as scary as long as you know where you're going, but is still rough on those left behind.

I've only read the last few pages, and it looks like there are quite a few more to catch up on, so I'll check back in when I get a little more time and catch up.

JD'S 69 · 09-28-2013, 04:28 PM

Where did you get that wiring diagram..

truck is looking good.
Posted via Mobile Device

gdavis · 09-28-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JD'S 69

Where did you get that wiring diagram..

truck is looking good.
Posted via Mobile Device

from Classic Parts Of America Price 4.95. plus shipping

gdavis · 09-28-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustard72

It's been a while since I've been on here, but, to no surprise, it looks like you're still plugging along at quite a quick pace on Patches, George. Sorry to hear about your friends. Strokes are scary things, and hopefully that works out OK. Death isn't quite as scary as long as you know where you're going, but is still rough on those left behind.

I've only read the last few pages, and it looks like there are quite a few more to catch up on, so I'll check back in when I get a little more time and catch up.

Yea I know where he is Going and I know I will see him again. Maybe not as soon as I would like, but God will take care of that. And thanks for coming back. I thought I lost you.

gdavis · 09-28-2013, 09:08 PM

I tried to build my vent windows todat and I failed. My hands are not as strong as they once was. My hands want let me do the rubber in the frames. So, I have to get my Son over one day and let him do it. He is strong as a bull and has a grip like a vise. He is a EMT so I have to wait untill he has a day off.

cubber · 09-29-2013, 02:13 PM

Keep at it, George. Hope you are relaxing on this Sunday.

gdavis · 09-29-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cubber

Keep at it, George. Hope you are relaxing on this Sunday.

Yes I am. just layed around the house and tried to relax. Stayed up all night with a bad tooth. Still 8 days before I can get it removed. It's going to be a long 8 days.

gdavis · 09-30-2013, 05:24 PM

I got my new front turn signal lens and holding rings for the head light today. stayed in side again today.

cubber · 09-30-2013, 09:35 PM

I hope the tooth lets up a little, George.

gdavis · 10-01-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cubber

I hope the tooth lets up a little, George.

well I am counting the days untill I go back to the Dentist on the 8th

gdavis · 10-01-2013, 07:53 PM

Today I didn't do anything on the old girl. Just looking for parts and selling parts on the parts board.

gdavis · 10-03-2013, 08:51 PM

Today I went out to the shop and I couldn't believe my eyes. The vent windows was still in the same place where I left them. No one went and finshed them for me. So, I started replaceing the rubbers and ribbits and before I knew what happened it was finished. I only got one side done. But at least it is finished. There are a few scratches on the frames. So I will have to touch them up. I painted the lower part that fits in the door black to cover the scratches. It is below the top of the door anyway.
Tomorrow I will be going to get a few parts from a friends house.
head light switch
wiper switch
vent window frame
set of horns
ing. switch
and dash with gages
After I get back I need to re-install the e-brake cable that I removied when cutting the holes in the cross member.
If I have enough time I need to clean up the shop it is a mess.

dfwright · 10-03-2013, 09:01 PM

The vent window looks good! I've spent the last two days cleaning up the colossal mess in my own work shop. It's amazing how fast the clutter and dirt pile up!

Xeen · 10-03-2013, 09:11 PM

I'm glad to see you are getting the door glass done, here pretty soon you will have all the glass in the truck.

gdavis · 10-04-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeen

I'm glad to see you are getting the door glass done, here pretty soon you will have all the glass in the truck.

I ran into a snag. I broke one of the vent frame stud off so I need a another frame that I can paint. But I will get her done sooner or later.

gdavis · 10-04-2013, 07:32 PM

I was going to work on the truck today but got side tracted. I started putting plywood on the exterior wall of my shop extention. I got tired of looking at it un -finshed. Then I will install hardee board siding over the plywood. So I will be working on the shop for the next couple of days. Unless I get side tracted again.

gdavis · 10-04-2013, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfwright

The vent window looks good! I've spent the last two days cleaning up the colossal mess in my own work shop. It's amazing how fast the clutter and dirt pile up!

Yea I know how messy a shop can get. I am the only one working in it. You would think it would stay a little cleaner.

gdavis · 10-05-2013, 07:15 PM

I finshed putting up the plywood around the shop. Monday I will install the door and then i can get back to the truck.

cubber · 10-05-2013, 07:35 PM

That's good, George. Gotta take care of the shop!

gdavis · 10-06-2013, 08:41 PM

are you still coming to Fl. this month

gdavis · 10-07-2013, 06:28 PM

Nothing done on the truck today. rain off and on all day long. So I worked on getting the shop fixed back up.

cubber · 10-07-2013, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdavis

are you still coming to Fl. this month

Yes. Should be in your area on the 29th or 30th.

PS, the vent windows look good!

gdavis · 10-08-2013, 04:55 PM

got my tooth pulled today. so good night

cubber · 10-08-2013, 08:13 PM

Hope it heals up soon! Sweet relief!

09-27-2013, 08:09 PM	#1276
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I finished the drivers side rear fender. Shot some white primer on it also. Now it is stored in the mother-in-law cottage untill needed for the fine tuning next month. I finshed cutting the 4x4 hole in the cross member for the exhaust pipe to go thru. I think I will be putting a 4 inch pipe on the cut off spot. 4 inch round and 1 inch long. Brian gave me that idea and I like it. It looks like it will dress up the hole a little and add some support there also. I am thinking about buying a stand alone sand blaster. A small one so I can do small parts. Without getting the blaster and hoses out all the time and account the lost of sand everywhere. A friend came over the other day to borrow something and gave me a 1972 4x4 running truck. Don't know right now what I am going to do with it. I might use it as a everyday runner and keep patches for week ends. Just a thought. Here are some small parts that I recieved today. I hope to start rebuilding the vent windows in the morning. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper Last edited by gdavis; 12-29-2013 at 04:42 PM.

09-28-2013, 10:56 AM	#1277
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 1968 It's been a while since I've been on here, but, to no surprise, it looks like you're still plugging along at quite a quick pace on Patches, George. Sorry to hear about your friends. Strokes are scary things, and hopefully that works out OK. Death isn't quite as scary as long as you know where you're going, but is still rough on those left behind. I've only read the last few pages, and it looks like there are quite a few more to catch up on, so I'll check back in when I get a little more time and catch up. __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

09-28-2013, 04:28 PM	#1278
JD'S 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baker city Oregon Posts: 268	Re: 1968 Where did you get that wiring diagram.. truck is looking good. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When I stand before god at the at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say," I used everything you gave me" My 69 stepper http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601095

09-28-2013, 09:08 PM	#1281
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 I tried to build my vent windows todat and I failed. My hands are not as strong as they once was. My hands want let me do the rubber in the frames. So, I have to get my Son over one day and let him do it. He is strong as a bull and has a grip like a vise. He is a EMT so I have to wait untill he has a day off. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

09-29-2013, 02:13 PM	#1282
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 Keep at it, George. Hope you are relaxing on this Sunday. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

09-30-2013, 05:24 PM	#1284
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 I got my new front turn signal lens and holding rings for the head light today. stayed in side again today. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

09-30-2013, 09:35 PM	#1285
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 I hope the tooth lets up a little, George. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

10-01-2013, 07:53 PM	#1287
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I didn't do anything on the old girl. Just looking for parts and selling parts on the parts board. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

10-03-2013, 08:51 PM	#1288
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I went out to the shop and I couldn't believe my eyes. The vent windows was still in the same place where I left them. No one went and finshed them for me. So, I started replaceing the rubbers and ribbits and before I knew what happened it was finished. I only got one side done. But at least it is finished. There are a few scratches on the frames. So I will have to touch them up. I painted the lower part that fits in the door black to cover the scratches. It is below the top of the door anyway. Tomorrow I will be going to get a few parts from a friends house. head light switch wiper switch vent window frame set of horns ing. switch and dash with gages After I get back I need to re-install the e-brake cable that I removied when cutting the holes in the cross member. If I have enough time I need to clean up the shop it is a mess. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper Last edited by gdavis; 12-29-2013 at 04:37 PM.

10-03-2013, 09:01 PM	#1289
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: 1968 The vent window looks good! I've spent the last two days cleaning up the colossal mess in my own work shop. It's amazing how fast the clutter and dirt pile up! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

10-03-2013, 09:11 PM	#1290
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: 1968 I'm glad to see you are getting the door glass done, here pretty soon you will have all the glass in the truck. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-04-2013, 07:32 PM	#1292
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 I was going to work on the truck today but got side tracted. I started putting plywood on the exterior wall of my shop extention. I got tired of looking at it un -finshed. Then I will install hardee board siding over the plywood. So I will be working on the shop for the next couple of days. Unless I get side tracted again. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

10-05-2013, 07:15 PM	#1294
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 I finshed putting up the plywood around the shop. Monday I will install the door and then i can get back to the truck. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

10-05-2013, 07:35 PM	#1295
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 That's good, George. Gotta take care of the shop! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

10-06-2013, 08:41 PM	#1296
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 are you still coming to Fl. this month __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper



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10-07-2013, 06:28 PM	#1297
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Nothing done on the truck today. rain off and on all day long. So I worked on getting the shop fixed back up. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

10-08-2013, 04:55 PM	#1299
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 got my tooth pulled today. so good night __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

10-08-2013, 08:13 PM	#1300
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 Hope it heals up soon! Sweet relief! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

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