Previous owner '68

[Roostre]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

I just realized I missed the 2 year start point comparision, so I'll post the progress point now.

I'm not even going to guess how much longer I'll be, I was looking at chewychevy67's thread and realized his cab was pretty much done by page 6! I keep thinking if I can get past this cab it'll all be downhill!

Keep it up, finishing the sheetmetal on my cab was the kick in the pants I needed to get the truck back to driving. Of course in my case it was drivable just in time for the snow to fly!

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

The air cleaner is getting closer to good. I sprayed it in a satin finish but am thinking I may need to go to semi-gloss instead.

That is an Over the top dual Snorkel

The satin finish is closer to the (Under hood Patina)IMHO.

Semi-Gloss would look great also.

[raggedjim]

The more I look at it I'm leaning toward keeping it satin.

[68 C10 Driver]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

I did some work on the air cleaner but it still needs some love. Not really a great day for painting but it is coming around.

So we are definitely on the same wavelength. I ordered this air breather early last year with the intent of refurbishing it. I believe this was off of a late 60s Camero.

[raggedjim]

I've always liked the dual snorkels. I prefer symmetry as much as I can achieve it!

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

I've always liked the dual snorkels. I prefer symmetry as much as I can achieve it!

nice work on yours .....I have one tucked away in the attic for years Im going to bring it out when I can get up there....a little something in the way at the moment

[raggedjim]

Dang, is it a 62? I used to have a 68 but always thought if I ever got another Vette it would be a 61-62. I like the fixed headlights (no vacuum or electrical to mess with!), the solid rear axle, and the ducktail style rear end on them.

The 58-60 grills are too busy.

I had the chance to buy a 61 years ago for $13k, but I was still paying off my house so I didn't buy it. Nice car, I love it!

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Dang, is it a 62? I used to have a 68 but always thought if I ever got another Vette it would be a 61-62. I like the fixed headlights (no vacuum or electrical to mess with!), the solid rear axle, and the ducktail style rear end on them.

The 58-60 grills are too busy.

I had the chance to buy a 61 years ago for $13k, but I was still paying off my house so I didn't buy it. Nice car, I love it!

thanks Roger she's a honey ...

[wpsharpshooter]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

I just realized I missed the 2 year start point comparision, so I'll post the progress point now.

I'm not even going to guess how much longer I'll be, I was looking at chewychevy67's thread and realized his cab was pretty much done by page 6! I keep thinking if I can get past this cab it'll all be downhill!

This year is year 4 for me... I am really envious of your progress lol. Im hoping I am down to this spring

[raggedjim]

Originally Posted by wpsharpshooter

This year is year 4 for me... I am really envious of your progress lol. Im hoping I am down to this spring

It always takes longer than you plan! We gotta keep plugging away at it!

[raggedjim]

Worked on the brake bracket and brake pedal for a change of pace.

[raggedjim]

And, unfortunately, still working on the rear cab area. It's getting better but is still not up to my low standards.

[zicc1835]

low standards !.....put a smile on my face..... all looking good

[Scurry67]

Cab is looking great. I remember doing the rear of my cab and it definitely takes a lot of time. It’s a big area to sand!

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

nice work on yours .....I have one tucked away in the attic for years Im going to bring it out when I can get up there....a little something in the way at the moment

I was able to get mine out of the attic ....needs some attention chrome lid is rough and vacuum valves need to be eliminated.....memory is this came from a 72 burb with a 402 I parted years ago ...not sure what to do with it ??

[HO455]

That looks like the air cleaner on my 69 GTO. Those Pontiac dual snorkel air cleaners bring good money these days.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by HO455

That looks like the air cleaner on my 69 GTO. Those Pontiac dual snorkel air cleaners bring good money these days.

funny you say that... years ago I saw these listed somewhere for 1k of corse in much better shape than mine ....so should I list it some where see what it will bring for someone who is in need of OEM? or customize/basterdize it for my own use ....OCD woke me up this morning thinking about how I can make it look like the 68c10s Camaro cleaner..... and use it on my current build

[raggedjim]

Nice air cleaner, and it's a factory dual, I had to make mine.

If you're like me (I think you probably are!) having something cool and unique means more than money. I'm afraid after I die all my cool and unique will suddenly become flea market filler!

[HO455]

Here is a quick search I did. I would bet that there is some departure from factory in the reproduction parts that would make yours needed by someone who wants their car as restored as possible. You might check out the PY board to see what those have sold for there in the past and to see if the reproductions are being accecpted by the restorers.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/23633532885...cd6df5d20e36b4

https://www.opgi.com/air-fuel-delive...All%20Visitors

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22717701512...90.c101224.m-1

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Nice air cleaner, and it's a factory dual, I had to make mine.

If you're like me (I think you probably are!) having something cool and unique means more than money. I'm afraid after I die all my cool and unique will suddenly become flea market filler!

I have to agree on all your comments ...I may try to restore it ( I got pretty good at chrome powder coating) and then who knows ?

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by HO455

Here is a quick search I did. I would bet that there is some departure from factory in the reproduction parts that would make yours needed by someone who wants their car as restored as possible. You might check out the PY board to see what those have sold for there in the past and to see if the reproductions are being accecpted by the restorers.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/23633532885...cd6df5d20e36b4

https://www.opgi.com/air-fuel-delive...All%20Visitors

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22717701512...90.c101224.m-1

thanks for sending those links ...the cool thing about this piece is its original and when I acquired it thought it was original to the Burb ...still.not sure but most likely will keep it stock...... starting to feel like Im hijacking Rogers thread

[raggedjim]

Hijack away, I am a fan of the natural progression of conversations.

[zicc1835]

appreciated ..... the people are what makes this a great FORUM

[raggedjim]

Where was I? Oh yeah, I was at the corner of Sick and Tired of sanding on the cab. So I decided to find something to weld.

The passengers door seemed like a good candidate. 10 unwanted holes. 3 original and 7 po installed. Someone had mentioned earlier the door looked pretty good. Just wait until I get started on it! Everything gets worse before it gets better...

[raggedjim]

So I blew all the Bondo dust of off Clarke (safety first, that stuff burns like crazy) and commenced to welding. Came out decent after I ground off all the welding boogers.