Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Awesome I am in the middle of doing this now you just made my life so much simpler...

[Bomp]

Nice, All I can say is Nice truck man!
Oh, subscribed too.

[99-LS1-SS]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

I'm totally satisfied with the Dakota Digital setup . IMO , the ultimate backlighting color would be Teal . From my conversations with them, they have no plans to make that another color option . So i settled on blue. Wiring and setup are a breeze . The average guy with minimal auto electrical know how shouldn't have trouble. Instructions are pretty thorough .
Bezel was purchased from a board vendor . It's a simple bolt in.
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Thank you for the information. I just ordered the same one that you have with the exception that I got the orange back light instead of the blue.

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by BossHogg69

I'm using that exact same harness - thanks for the tip and how-to pics.

Your very welcome.

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Awesome I am in the middle of doing this now you just made my life so much simpler...

Glad i could help !!

Originally Posted by Bomp

Nice, All I can say is Nice truck man!
Oh, subscribed too.

Thanks !

Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

Thank you for the information. I just ordered the same one that you have with the exception that I got the orange back light instead of the blue.

Great, you're going to love it. Just holler if you have any questions once you start installing it !

[Bowtie468]

Well i've just been playing around with this and that while waiting to get more done on the bedsides. They are presently sitting in Slick Sand awaiting blocking. I got the new door gaskets installed today and these new SoffSeal ones made all the difference. No more slamming the doors. I also machined a blank knob to replace the cigerette lighter and match the ones for the wiper and headlight switches. Its retained in the socket by an o-ring. A little polishing followed by a clear powder coat and it'll be done.
Looks like i'll spend the rest of the week putting sound deadner in the doors and installing the one piece glasses. More to follow as i make noticeable progress.

[67cheby]

such cool touches on an OUTSTANDING truck !

[Bowtie468]

Thanks Mike ! Hopefully we can meet on Power Tour.
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[67cheby]

That would be great, cant wait to see yours !

[Bowtie468]

As time allows , I've been working on getting the one piece door glass installed. Also swapped out my door gaskets to Soff Seal ones and my doors now close effortlessly. No more slamming doors shut . I'm happy !!!!
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[67cheby]

what are you switching from on the door gaskets ? The reason i ask is because i pretty much have to body tackle my passenger door to close it !! LOL

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

As time allows , I've been working on getting the one piece door glass installed. Also swapped out my door gaskets to Soff Seal ones and my doors now close effortlessly. No more slamming doors shut . I'm happy !!!!
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Any part numbers for the gaskets? Are they glue in?

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

what are you switching from on the door gaskets ? The reason i ask is because i pretty much have to body tackle my passenger door to close it !! LOL

Mike , I have no idea what brand they were . Bought them a long time ago . All I remember is that they were pretty cheap .
Sorry I can't help more than that .

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Any part numbers for the gaskets? Are they glue in?

Rob, they are the standard glue in style. SoffSeal # is 9009. Pricing on their website shows $71 direct from them . I picked these up for $50 at CTC swap meet.
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[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Well i've just been playing around with this and that while waiting to get more done on the bedsides. They are presently sitting in Slick Sand awaiting blocking. I got the new door gaskets installed today and these new SoffSeal ones made all the difference. No more slamming the doors. I also machined a blank knob to replace the cigerette lighter and match the ones for the wiper and headlight switches. Its retained in the socket by an o-ring. A little polishing followed by a clear powder coat and it'll be done.
Looks like i'll spend the rest of the week putting sound deadner in the doors and installing the one piece glasses. More to follow as i make noticeable progress.

fenders look great. I am stuck in the cab. With no end in sight.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Rob, they are the standard glue in style. SoffSeal # is 9009. Pricing on their website shows $71 direct from them . I picked these up for $50 at CTC swap meet.

Here's a good reliable source for them,... and in stock!
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sf...s/?prefilter=1

[superflysteiny]

Ya buddy I love it get those bed side painted I can't wait to see it finished

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Here's a good reliable source for them,... and in stock!
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sf...s/?prefilter=1

Yep, and a good price !

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Ya buddy I love it get those bed side painted I can't wait to see it finished

Getting back on them soon . We are now shooting to get it to Good Guys-Dallas in March . I'm still have to pull the engine again . Needs way more Wow factor !!
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[gearys 5600]

WOW !!!!! BADAZZ truck !!

[superflysteiny]

That's cool man can't wait to see her finished

[68bowtie]

Subscribed! Just read every word of the thread. Great work so far.

I like your style. Your truck has a a lot in common with what i have planned for mine, so i'm very inspired watching yours come to life.

I'm curious to see/hear what you've done with your frame and wheel tubs to fit the tires...
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[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Subscribed! Just read every word of the thread. Great work so far.

I like your style. Your truck has a a lot in common with what i have planned for mine, so i'm very inspired watching yours come to life.

I'm curious to see/hear what you've done with your frame and wheel tubs to fit the tires...
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Thank you ! The rear frame rails are stock with only a c notch . Bed floor has been raised 3" and the wheel tubs are widened by about roughly 7" . Can't recall the exact measurement at the moment. Also, stock trailing arms are attached to a Porterbuilt crossmember for adjustability. The 9" rear has been narrowed to fit 20x12 wheels with a 4" backspacing .
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[superflysteiny]

are those bed side done yet

[mightymouse]

i seen on the board today is your birthday, Happy-Birthday. your build is Awesome, keep up the great work

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

are those bed side done yet

Not quite . My time and attention this past week has been spent gathering info for a EFI setup for the big block.

Originally Posted by mightymouse

i seen on the board today is your birthday, Happy-Birthday. your build is Awesome, keep up the great work

Thanks, Thanks and will do !!

[raull]

if you have not decided on a efi set up , i dont know if you have looked into f.a.s.t for one of your options , i have a complete f.a.s.t set up on my camaro's big block for the past three years and it woks like a champ , i have it set up to run on e85 , here is a pix of my set up , good luck

[Bowtie468]

Wow. That's a sweet setup , Raul ! I have looked at FAST efi and they have some of the best stuff out there . I wound up making a killer deal on a Ram Jet setup from Street & Performance.
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