68 build thread. It has begun :)

[skokie]

New engine harness has been installed

[skokie]

It has been a while since I update this. I took 2 weeks to redo my bathroom. Ok here is the latest. The intermediate shaft and tilt column have been installed. Pics to come later.

[skokie]

Ok got some work done to it tonight. I got the engine primed. Ran that drill unil oil was dripping from the rockers then I ran it for another 5 minutes just to make sure. I am hoping I can get it started this weekend. All I have left to do to get it running is to put the distributor in, put in the new plugs, hook up the battery, wire it up, put in the carb and hook up the fuel line.

[uniman]

just looked through your build thread you have made major progress in a relitivly short time wish i could do that keep up the work post some current pics when u get a chance

[skokie]

No new pics yet. Looking to do that tomorrow. I got the engine primed. I had that drill going for 15 mins then the oil starting coming out of the rockers so i gave it 5 more mins until it was pouting out Now I feel comfortable about starting it.

[skokie]

As promised here are the pics. Tonight I spent a hour putting the carb back on, running the fuel line to the carb, gapped to 45 and installed new ac delcos r45ts, installed the new vacuum half hard line for the power brakes, and hooked up the gas pedal rod. Im hoping tomorrow I will get the motor going. Here are the pics.

[skokie]

Ok here is the latest. I got some time today to work on it. I got the dizzy, plug wires installed and the alternator all wired up.

[skokie]

I was hoping to get it started but I have the instrument cluster taken out and the dash is in pieces in as well since that is next

[rage'nrat638]

LOOKS GREAT BRAD !!!!!!

going back with the devorced choke i see

[skokie]

The divorced choke setup is temporary. I have the qjet with the electric choke rebuilt and sitting in a sealed box on the shelf. I am going to install that when I install the fuel cell. Hopefully this summer.

[skokie]

New driver side fender is on.

[72CSTC5]

Did you crease the back edge of the fender at the top? Looks good

[skokie]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Did you crease the back edge of the fender at the top? Looks good

Nope that was done for me by UPS HOWEVER!!! since I ordered it back in January and stupid me didnt think to check the fender I was out of luck with tri plus. On the good side the body shop guy I spoke to said for a few$$ more he would take care of it for me. So all is well. It fits good to

[skokie]

Ok here is the lastest and I will post pics tonight. I have installed the steering wheel. Looks pretty good to me. Gotta love Grant. Plan is to start it up this weekend.

[alschevy]

very sweet looking truck what size engine is that hope its a 327

[skokie]

Its a 350. BUT!!!! I do have a 327 that I am going to rebuild for it

[skokie]

As promised here are the pics of the new steering wheel

[skokie]

Ok Im getting nervous here I am putting coolant into it. Got one gallon in and and filling the container with water. I drained the block when I had it out since it was filthy. I will let everyone know how this goes.

[skokie]

Update: I got it filled with coolant and turned it over & over & over & over. After checking everything I found that I am 1 tooth off on the distributor and the bad worst part is that I have a short in one of the wires from the dizzy that plugs into the cap. I have a new dizzy on order which should be here later this week.

[skokie]

WOW has it been a whole month? Yep it has. I was planning on taking 3 weeks off of working on the truck. Working on it day after day burns me out on it. Well here is the latest. New Dizzy is in. I got the truck started but I had to pull the dizzy and turn the oil pump almost 1/4 turn to TDC would line up good. Once I did that I tapped the pedal 3 times and she fired up. Looked down and the tac didnt work. So I turned off the truck and plugged the ping wire from the tac harness into some power and we had 1100 rpm

Its getting close to put kids in bed time so I will be working on it more tomorrow after I get the yard work done. Also I scratched the hell out of he paint on the column when I installed it. I noticed that tonight so that was a bummer. Trying to think of a way to paint the scratched piece without taking out the column. Also the new fender and possibly the new grill will be headed to the body shop for a paint job. Thats all for now.

[skokie]

OK its update time Other than having to remark the balance with a new tdc line I have the new fender and old grill off of the truck and they are headed to the body shop for some paint. Nothing too fancy just enough to keep the rust away. Once I get the parts back from the body shop I will post the pics.

[skokie]

Well here is the latest. I am taking the grill and the new front fender to body shop tomorrow. Had to put it off for a week. One I have pics of them in paint I will post them up.

[skokie]

Here is the latest. It is running just missing a grill and a drivers side fender Those are going to the body shop to get a paint job.
Here are the latest pics.

[skokie]

The new master cylinder that was on there is defective so I had to put the old one back on. Glad I kept it. It still works just all rusted up on the outside.

[skokie]

Fender and grill are still at the shop. Should have that back next week.