68 project

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by rusty76

That looks really good.

Thanks, there is still a good bit of work left to reach my June goal but I think it is doable

[GR8-68]

Wife booted me out today so I was able to get my tail gate blasted and trim holes welded up some progress is always a gain

[duallydude63]

thats goin 2 B a beautiful bed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by duallydude63

thats goin 2 B a beautiful bed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you , hopefully the rest of the truck is too

[GR8-68]

Boyd tank is ordered should be here the end of next week along with rear shock relocators

[67ChevyRedneck]

Lookin good!

I didn't realize you had the whole cowl off!!!

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Lookin good!

I didn't realize you had the whole cowl off!!!

It was on when you were at the shop but I only had temporary screws holding it into place, I wanted under the cowl to be protected with something that would hold up so I cleaned it up good and brushed it with por 15 good and heavy. Plus I am going to modify a drain to come out under the cab to prevent getting clogged and running down into the inner side of the fender.

[projectking]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

It was on when you were at the shop but I only had temporary screws holding it into place, I wanted under the cowl to be protected with something that would hold up so I cleaned it up good and brushed it with por 15 good and heavy. Plus I am going to modify a drain to come out under the cab to prevent getting clogged and running down into the inner side of the fender.

That's a great idea!

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by projectking

That's a great idea!

Thanks I will post pics of it when I get it done, I never could understand the engineering behind some of this

[zicc1835]

as advertised ......nice days work whats missing in the green panel corner hmmm a tailgate and a tub just busting, nice work on the fuel tank shave great progress

[GR8-68]

I know right I did get some grinding done on the gate and a skim coat on the other tub though. So they were not totally forgotten

[GR8-68]

The tailgate needs a little more work than I expected but it will be a survivor, sand blasting tends to open up things that could nt be seen before

Hopefully in about three weeks the bed will be completed and ready to bolt down permanently but there is still a good bit of work it is the small things you tend to forget that slow you down, I will have to get my fuel lines and brake lines bent and mounted before reinstalling any of the body. I will be removing the cab here before long so I can finish up the body work on it and get it painted and ready for permanent install.

[rusty76]

Making progress. Cool stuff.

[GR8-68]

Slowly but surely, the bed strips and bed bolt kits will be here Monday and the boyd rear tank will also be here next week from Azperformance

[nds1968]

Nice work, keep it up.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Man, you're rolling!!!

[72_swb]

Yeah I had 20 hours body work on the inside and outside of my tailgate. Wish I would have bought a new one. But not now. All original.

Looking good man. Love the wood floor.

[GR8-68]

That sounds reasonable I will probably have at least that into mine also if not more.

[GR8-68]

Bed skids came in today was able to get those primed and the last coat on my cross members for the bed Rear shock relocators also came in along with the bolt kit for the bed, tank is in Greensboro now so should be delivered tomorrow.

[Camaroguy]

Looking good!

[cknfrmr]

you putting the tank under the bed with filler cap in bed floor or how you doing that? Just curious. Trying to get mental pic. How are stencils coming along?

[nlped]

I've got the EFI version of that tank. They are a work of art!! Progress is looking phenomenal.

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by nlped

I've got the EFI version of that tank. They are a work of art!! Progress is looking phenomenal.

I was looking at the efi tank and whew !! 750 was out there but yes a work of art it is, the guys at the cabinet shop were even amazed at the quality of the tank and the welds that were on it, simply amazing.

[rusty76]

Dish used to do a lot of cars at Bowman Gray. I see his truck time 2 time. I think he does both vinyl and painted. I would think just about any local sign shop could make any stencil you would need. Glad to see parts showing up. Keep on keeping.

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by rusty76

Dish used to do a lot of cars at Bowman Gray. I see his truck time 2 time. I think he does both vinyl and painted. I would think just about any local sign shop could make any stencil you would need. Glad to see parts showing up. Keep on keeping.

Yes, I just need the stencil as I am doing my own paint and bodywork and will be spraying them on myself then clearing over. My clear coat should be here the end of this week