Newbie with a new build thread

[68chevy68]

I have also done some work on the door. If you notice, the raised part where the door latch was is now flat. when its all done, the door jambs will be nice and smooth...

[kulturekat]

man this build is awesome my daily driver is a 69 chevy and i just aquired a free 69 chevy that i plan to completly overhaul and customize like crazy i have learned a lot from this build.

that dash looks amazing. i was planning on "z"ing my frame too my question if you dont mind was how did you figure your measurments or did you just eyeball it and hope it worked. this will be my first zing tons of lowering just no framework like that before any info would be awesome.

by the way id be glad to take that 48/51 project off your hands hahaha

also when you get to doing the bodywork some advice if you care for any is get some dry guidecoat some people spray spray paint on there it does the same but that guide coat is amazing for helping you find you highs and lows in your bodywork.

[68chevy68]

Here is the photo of the filler panel for the dash. pic is a cell phone pic.

[BACKYARD88]

Looking good!

[68chevy68]

I have found a couple of minutes to work on my truck. I got the filler peice trimmed and just about ready to weld in for good.

[BACKYARD88]

I like it!

[abadsvt]

I also like it. I think after it is all done and painted it will looks SICK! Great Job!

Josh

[68chevy68]

Man I can't wait to get back to work on this thing!!!. I have been working so much overtime lately, I can't seem to find a minute to work on it.
I will post more on it when I do though.....

[68chevy68]

I started welding the filler panel into the edsel dash. I will have some pictures as soon as I can. I plan on working on it today and get filler panel completely welded in and smoothed out..

[68chevy68]

I picked up a brand new tilt steering column today and some new door seals. The tilt is a completely refurbished original. I will have to paint it to match the truck though. pics soon.

[68chevy68]

[Bob 68327]

Cool Man !!!!! Keep up the good work !!!!! Bob

[68chevy68]

I installed the shift arm into the column and apparently a spring or something is missing to put pressure on the lever to keep it in gear, otherwise it is free to move from park to drive or wherever. This column is a little different from the other one I have so I can't compare it. Anyone have any ideas. I will post more pictures if needed. Please help on this one.

[BACKYARD88]

Mine is the same way, but there could very well be something missing out of mine too. I can't wait to see some pics of that dash in primer!!!

[68chevy68]

I actually went out into the shop today and got some work done on the dash. The servers went down at work so I actually got to come home on time. Keep in mind as you look at these pictures that I still have a ton of grinding, hammering, sanding,trimming,welding and im sure some more to do on this dash.








I also took some whatever pictures for the heck of it.





Man I am going to have my work cut out for me when it comes time for the bodywork. This truck is beat all kinds of up....

[1LoC10]

need to tub it on some prostreets

[68chevy68]

Somehow, I just don't think that is quite the look I am going for....lol Funny though...

I do have a some other trucks.....hmmmmmm....lol

[BACKYARD88]

I know I've said it before but it's looking good!

[mrenj23]

That dash is too cool. Are you gonna shave all the trim off or keep it

[duane67c-10]

Killer!!!

[68chevy68]

Thanks, My plans are to keep all the original trim, however, if I cant make it work, I will just shave it or come up with some other trim. Edsel parts are not readily available.

[68chevy68]

I picked up some brand new inner fenders along with a new radiator support today. I can't wait to get this truck rolling. As soon as my income taxes are in, I am going to purchase some new shoes for it. I think Intro is the only way for me. They are just plain nice. I just wish they were a little cheaper though. oh well.

[68chevy68]

Ok guys, I have a lot of problems with my truck now all coming from when I decided to cut my fram in half. I should have done a little more research before I did that. Nothing seems to want to work for me. Somewhere during the cutting something got off and now the fenders, core support and such do not line up with the cab. Looks like I did not lower the front frame horns enough to make it all happen. I also have some major cutting to do on the inner fenders and a little to trim on the core support to clear the steering box. Here are some pictures of the bad dicision.

[mike nutt]

68chev68, i z'd the frame on my truck 3"s and it did get complicated, but it all worked out fine .on mine , we mocked up the front clip (with out the fenderwells) to get everything lined up before the front frame horns were welded back on . as for the fenderwell the will need some trimming .check my build thread in my sig .it might help . pm me i you have questions. mike

[cflvulcan]

that was my fear when i was thinking about z'ing my frame but i cheated and didnt do it. im sure youll get it figured out, you did come this far...