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68 build thread. It has begun :)
I finally got enough money together to start this build thread. Going to be sending the radiator support, inner fenders, air cleaner, and stove pipe pieces to the powder coater. Also swapping out my leaking power steering gear with a new redhead variable unit along with new high and low pressure lines.
But wait there is more ![]() Parts should be arriving here next week. Since I am off work tomorrow I am going to get started on removing the radiator support bumper, fenders, etc. This should be fun ![]()
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
yea
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
cant wait for the pics
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Here things as they are. I have not torn into anything yet gotta eat breakfast first
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
And one more..
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Looks like a great start! Keep us posted!!!!!
Josh
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
It took me 5 hours but I did it. Core support, inner fenders and a whole lot of other stuff has been dropped off at the powder coaters. Drivers side fender is off. Here are the pics.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
After looking at that last pic It makes me want to pull the engine and clean up the firewall. Please dont say vintage air surefit kit or my wife will kill me
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Always great to see one get a makeover
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
UPDATE: I dropped off a ton of stuff to the powder coater. Rad support, air cleaner, hood latches and a lot more I am sure I am forgetting
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Looking good. I start taking mine apart this weekend.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
vintage air surefit kit, sorry couldnt resist, looking good though, what are your plans for it???
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
I am replacing the driver side fender and door hinges. Rad support, pullies,air cleaner assembly, stove pipe assembly & the hood latches are all getting powder coated. New power steering gear is going in along with a tilt column and intermediate shaft. New headlight switch, new under dash wiring harness, new heater controls, heater harness, vacuum guage and I think that is it.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
I took off the front bumper and the power steering pump along with its brackets. Frame is dirty but not bad at all.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
I got my parts back from the powder coater today.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
UPDATE:
Im waiting for some parts to come in for the radiator core support. I still need to take off the exhaust manifolds and get them blasted and possibly jet coated. If all goes well tomorrow night I will get the column taken out and the old power steering gearbox taken off and the new redhead put in. Here is some before pics of the bumper and the headlight bezels from tonight. Tomorrow they are headed to the power coater. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
In the back are the power steering brackets. I decided not to powder coat the power steering pump. I have it cleaned. I need to mask off all of the holes and wire wheel it. After that I will paint it.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
looking good and just take your time to get it done right the first time. i know how much we all want to see it all done. im shocked the the city has not said nothing because your truck is all apart like that, here they are on my ass all the time.well enough of that good luck.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Chaps7931 I got some good neighbors and I keep it covered to boot. Plus I have done so much computer work around this area that they kinda owe me
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
sounds good and i would like pict of that install, and i am followings your build. makes me glad to see someone from san jose with a full build thread
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