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gdavis · 10-10-2013, 06:44 PM

Today I went and found a drivers side vent window frame. So tomorrow I will tear it apart and sand blast the frame. Don't know when I will paint the frame yet. I hate to get all the paint ready for just that little bit of work. I will install the new red sway bar bushings tomorrow I know. Had to move the air compresser to the back of the shop and run a longer electric wire to the compresser. Also a longer wire for the welder also to the back of the shop. felling a lot better now since the tooth is gone.

gdavis · 10-10-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cubber

Hope it heals up soon! Sweet relief!

thanks man I am gad that is over with. (tooth)

gdavis · 10-10-2013, 06:47 PM

If any of you guys need a wiring diagram for a HEI truck let me know and I will send you one.

gdavis · 10-11-2013, 08:24 PM

Today I was going to work on my truck. But I got a call and had to return to work for a week. So I guess my truck will have to wait. Got to build 4 counter tops and a bridge for a pond.

Xeen · 10-12-2013, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdavis

Today I was going to work on my truck. But I got a call and had to return to work for a week. So I guess my truck will have to wait. Got to build 4 counter tops and a bridge for a pond.

Truck money! Sounds like a good deal to me.

gdavis · 10-13-2013, 06:31 PM

nothing to report today. Sunday and took it easy.

gdavis · 10-14-2013, 07:33 PM

My drive shaft carrier bearing came in today.

I am working on another project for a couple. Building 4 counter tops this week. So not to much will get done on the truck. At least I will be able to order a wiring harness. I finshed installing the 2 inch insulation boards in the ceiling and walls in the shop. It will be nice and cool for the rest of the summer and warn this winter.

gdavis · 10-15-2013, 06:09 PM

Today I had to wait for the materials for the counter tops to get here so I installed the red poly front sway bar bushings. It was good to work on the old girl. It seems like a long time since I have done anything to her.
here is the picture before I installed the bushings.
Here is the sway bar bushings installed in the truck. It shows a lot of dust and sand everywhere.

dfwright · 10-15-2013, 08:39 PM

Looking good!

gdavis · 10-16-2013, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfwright

Looking good!

Thanks man. I am working on the hood this week after work at night.

gdavis · 10-17-2013, 08:45 PM

This working everyday is for the birds or for the young. I will be glad when this project is over with. (counter tops that is) I enjoy working on my truck. I ordered a rebuilt dash cluster today. It takes three weeks to rebuild and ship it. I first have to ship my old dash cluster and he builds it with all new parts and gages and sets the speetometer to zero. I will post pictures when it comes in. Just another step into finshing this project.

cubber · 10-17-2013, 10:37 PM

Good progress, George! Don't work too hard!

gdavis · 10-18-2013, 06:27 PM

Thanks matt it is getting a little better. But thanks for stoping by.

JD'S 69 · 10-20-2013, 03:28 PM

Thanks for the wiring diagram, right now it's wall art.

gdavis · 10-20-2013, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD'S 69

Thanks for the wiring diagram, right now it's wall art.

Hey guy:
I hope it will do you better use than wall art. I will be wiring my truck in the near future. Good luck with your build. George

gdavis · 10-20-2013, 08:20 PM

Today, the whole family was sick with a stomack bug. I think I was the better of the four. It was nice talking to you today Brian. I wish you luck on wiring your truck. Take plenty pictures for us guys.

JD'S 69 · 10-21-2013, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdavis

Hey guy:
I hope it will do you better use than wall art. I will be wiring my truck in the near future. Good luck with your build. George

I'm a long way from wiring my truck, but it will come in very handy when I'm ready. Get to feeling better.

gdavis · 10-21-2013, 06:45 PM

Today, I worked on the vent window frame. After I took it apart and cleaned it, I found the rust was a little worse than I thoght. So I cut the rusty part out and replaced it with good metal from another window frame. It turned out real nice. I also installed the mirrow suport bracket. The one that fits inside the door. But somehow I misplaced the other bracket for other door. So I will have to find a relacement.

cubber · 10-22-2013, 09:26 PM

Hope everyone is felling better, George. The vent frames look good.

gdavis · 10-23-2013, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubber

Hope everyone is felling better, George. The vent frames look good.

thanks and everyone here is ok now. The bug went somewhere else.

gdavis · 10-23-2013, 06:49 PM

I ordered the intake, wiring harness and dash cluster today. Eldelbrock high performer 7101.
intake dash, cluster, wiring harness 450.00 so again I have spent my limit this month.

cubber · 10-23-2013, 10:00 PM

Man, George, you are getting close!

dfwright · 10-23-2013, 11:23 PM

Sounds like you're getting ready to be very busy for a while with all that stuff coming in. You may not have any time to spend more money any time soon!

gdavis · 10-24-2013, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubber

Man, George, you are getting close!

I am still 6 months off. But it is only time right.

gdavis · 10-24-2013, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfwright

Sounds like you're getting ready to be very busy for a while with all that stuff coming in. You may not have any time to spend more money any time soon!

picked up two more side jobs this week. Everyone want something done when the weather chanes or they are getting ready for the hoildays. Anyway I sent off for the cluster and the intake today. If I can't work on the truck at least I am able to buy some parts with the extra income from the jobs I am doing.

10-10-2013, 06:44 PM	#1301
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I went and found a drivers side vent window frame. So tomorrow I will tear it apart and sand blast the frame. Don't know when I will paint the frame yet. I hate to get all the paint ready for just that little bit of work. I will install the new red sway bar bushings tomorrow I know. Had to move the air compresser to the back of the shop and run a longer electric wire to the compresser. Also a longer wire for the welder also to the back of the shop. felling a lot better now since the tooth is gone. __________________ 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

10-10-2013, 06:47 PM	#1303
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 If any of you guys need a wiring diagram for a HEI truck let me know and I will send you one. __________________ 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

10-11-2013, 08:24 PM	#1304
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I was going to work on my truck. But I got a call and had to return to work for a week. So I guess my truck will have to wait. Got to build 4 counter tops and a bridge for a pond. __________________ 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

10-13-2013, 06:31 PM	#1306
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 nothing to report today. Sunday and took it easy. __________________ 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

10-14-2013, 07:33 PM	#1307
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 My drive shaft carrier bearing came in today. I am working on another project for a couple. Building 4 counter tops this week. So not to much will get done on the truck. At least I will be able to order a wiring harness. I finshed installing the 2 inch insulation boards in the ceiling and walls in the shop. It will be nice and cool for the rest of the summer and warn this winter. __________________ 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 04:40 PM.

10-15-2013, 06:09 PM	#1308
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I had to wait for the materials for the counter tops to get here so I installed the red poly front sway bar bushings. It was good to work on the old girl. It seems like a long time since I have done anything to her. here is the picture before I installed the bushings. Here is the sway bar bushings installed in the truck. It shows a lot of dust and sand everywhere. __________________ 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; 07-25-2014 at 01:04 AM.

10-15-2013, 08:39 PM	#1309
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,376	Re: 1968 Looking good! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

10-17-2013, 08:45 PM	#1311
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 This working everyday is for the birds or for the young. I will be glad when this project is over with. (counter tops that is) I enjoy working on my truck. I ordered a rebuilt dash cluster today. It takes three weeks to rebuild and ship it. I first have to ship my old dash cluster and he builds it with all new parts and gages and sets the speetometer to zero. I will post pictures when it comes in. Just another step into finshing this project. __________________ 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

10-17-2013, 10:37 PM	#1312
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 Good progress, George! Don't work too hard! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

10-18-2013, 06:27 PM	#1313
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Thanks matt it is getting a little better. But thanks for stoping by. __________________ 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

10-20-2013, 03:28 PM	#1314
JD'S 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baker city Oregon Posts: 271	Re: 1968 Thanks for the wiring diagram, right now it's wall art. __________________ 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

10-20-2013, 08:20 PM	#1316
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today, the whole family was sick with a stomack bug. I think I was the better of the four. It was nice talking to you today Brian. I wish you luck on wiring your truck. Take plenty pictures for us guys. __________________ 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

10-21-2013, 06:45 PM	#1318
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today, I worked on the vent window frame. After I took it apart and cleaned it, I found the rust was a little worse than I thoght. So I cut the rusty part out and replaced it with good metal from another window frame. It turned out real nice. I also installed the mirrow suport bracket. The one that fits inside the door. But somehow I misplaced the other bracket for other door. So I will have to find a relacement. __________________ 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

10-22-2013, 09:26 PM	#1319
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 Hope everyone is felling better, George. The vent frames look good. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

10-23-2013, 06:49 PM	#1321
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 I ordered the intake, wiring harness and dash cluster today. Eldelbrock high performer 7101. intake dash, cluster, wiring harness 450.00 so again I have spent my limit 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 Last edited by gdavis; 10-23-2013 at 06:55 PM.



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10-23-2013, 10:00 PM	#1322
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 Man, George, you are getting close! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

10-23-2013, 11:23 PM	#1323
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,376	Re: 1968 Sounds like you're getting ready to be very busy for a while with all that stuff coming in. You may not have any time to spend more money any time soon! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

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