1968

[dfwright]

George,
Windshields seem to be the one area lots of people have issues with, and there are lots of threads with good information. Here are a few that I've bookmarked for my own reference:

Windshield seal won't suck up

Window rubber

Installing Windshield

Windshield gasket blues: Precision supplies Steele and possibly Soff Seal

(another) Window Seals Question (Need Help)

For those brave windshield installers....

rear window install

windshield rubbers ?

installing windshield trim

That should keep you up reading for a while!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

The project looks great! BTW It looks like you haave a 72 driver side door (screw hole by vent window). I have had to do the opposite in the past and cut and welded a patch with the screw when using 68-71 doors on a 72

a it s from a later model. There was enough mirrow holes to sink a battleship. But I look at the end results. Now I have a 68 door

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by dfwright

George,
Windshields seem to be the one area lots of people have issues with, and there are lots of threads with good information. Here are a few that I've bookmarked for my own reference:

Windshield seal won't suck up

Window rubber

Installing Windshield

Windshield gasket blues: Precision supplies Steele and possibly Soff Seal

(another) Window Seals Question (Need Help)

For those brave windshield installers....

rear window install

windshield rubbers ?

installing windshield trim

That should keep you up reading for a while!

thanks for the information I will take a look see.

[cubber]

Hi George!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by cubber

Hi George!

Hey are you trying to stay warm up there.

[gdavis]

Today, I tried to find a hood for a 67/68 but no luck. ( Local crais list.) I hope to find one and repair it before I paint the color on the truck.

[gdavis]

Today it was 26 and I think I will move to Florida. This is northern weather.

[WIDESIDE72]

Too bad you are so far. I have a 67/8 hood that looks decent ( it is in primer though!)

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Today it was 26 and I think I will move to Florida. This is northern weather.

Careful what you wish for, i have a friend that lives in Florida and works at NASA, not sure which one, and she posted a pic this morning of frost covered windshields and it being about 26 degrees.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

Too bad you are so far. I have a 67/8 hood that looks decent ( it is in primer though!)

sent you a PM

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Careful what you wish for, i have a friend that lives in Florida and works at NASA, not sure which one, and she posted a pic this morning of frost covered windshields and it being about 26 degrees.

Yea, I live accross the state from Cape Kennedy and it was 26 here in Florida. That is why I said I should move to Florida. Can't stand that kind of weather.

[gdavis]

Today, I recieved some parts. Not much but at least it was some.
2 head light pig tails
4 clearance side light pig tails.
still waiting for the pig tail for the distributor and the seal for the rear window.

Saturday, I will be pulling my 3.73 out and installing a 3.08. Or just putting it on the shelf untill I get a 700R4 transmission.
I have two 3.73's and I am trading one for a 3.08. I am going to keep one of the 3.73 for insurance, just in case I need one in the future. Never hurts to have a extra one laying around. Parts never eat so that is a good thing. But I striped apart three trucks to make one good one this last year.

[cubber]

It's real cold up here. 5 degrees at sunrise this morning. More in store for next week, too. Stay warm, and keep it up. You are getting a lot of the odd and end parts, now.

[gdavis]

It's a go for the 3.73 swap. I'll let you guys know with pictures tomorrow after the swap.

[gdavis]

Well, we made the swap and installed the 3.73 in his truck. He went home happy.
How I will be looking for a 700R4 transmission to go into mine.

[cubber]

I think you will be real glad you went with the 700R4.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by cubber

I think you will be real glad you went with the 700R4.

I hope so. It will be a while before I do the 700r4 swap. So I will put the 3.08 up on the shelf for a while.

[gdavis]

I ordered some more parts today. Sent my column off to be rebuilt.
wiring diagram 69 thru 72
neutral safety switch 60 thru 72
Ignition switch retainer
Ignition switch spacer
dimmer switch
dimmer switch connector
turnsignal switch
glove box light kit
all these parts are from Classic parts.
got my eyes on a 67/68 hood in good shape.
going to order a wiring harness for the truck in a couple weeks.

[gdavis]

I bought a hood today. It looks like a good one. I will know next week when I drive over and pick it up. At least I can fix this one. My old hood is a little sick now.

[gdavis]

A new part came into. A large rear seal for the rear glass. A distributor pig tail for the HEI distributor.

[Xeen]

Hey George If I remember correctly a 3.08 is better suited for a TH350 or TH400 for highway speeds, where as a 3.42 is better suited for a 700r4, the reason why is because if you are pulling a hill with the 3.08/700r4 combo it will be too much gear and force a downshift, you might want to look into it first before you make the final decision, that is what Vic told me a while back so I'm leaning on his years of experience for this one.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Hey George If I remember correctly a 3.08 is better suited for a TH350 or TH400 for highway speeds, where as a 3.42 is better suited for a 700r4, the reason why is because if you are pulling a hill with the 3.08/700r4 combo it will be too much gear and force a downshift, you might want to look into it first before you make the final decision, that is what Vic told me a while back so I'm leaning on his years of experience for this one.

Hey Brain thanks glad to hear from you. I called several times and no answer. Thought you left the board. If that is the case I already have a th400 in the truck. I have heard some people say the 700r4 is better with over drive and some say th400 is better. I think I will try the 3.08 with the th400 for a while to see.

[gdavis]

Nothing to report. To wet and cold here in Florida. Raining and 45. It makes it hard to get motivied. But I got the hood and will pick it up next week. It is on the east coast of Florida. I live on the west coast. 2 hours as the crow flies. I need to make a trip to the dump so I can use my trailor. Now it is full of construction debree. Been doing honey doo's. Well anyway maybe soon I will post something tha shows work being done.

[cubber]

I like my 3.08 with a TH350. It does ok on the highway, but overdrive would help. Plenty stout off the line, too.

[gdavis]

today I recieved some parts from another board member. I want use all of them so I will put them on the parts board for sale. I bought them as a lot.Too many to post.