Slick Copper's Build Thread

[slick copper]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Keep us updated how you 'restore' your emblems I should do it too


be careful popin the trim clips off I wouldnt wanna mess up that (pretty nice) paint

I will! Yeah, It'll probably be a delicate process knocking the holes back out.

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Post a pic of the throttle linkage side of your carb and we will see if it has the right one on there to work and point you to the right place to make the kickdown connection.

I'll try and take some tomorrow (today for you all I work weird hours) and post 'em up.

Originally Posted by 68 TT

You are really lucky the emblem didn't fall off with no nuts, clips or adhesive. I would check the other side to make sure it isn't about to come off too.

It's already off. I'd put it on myself a while back. It was missing when I got the truck, put an old one I had on.

[67chevy1series]

nocking the bondo out of the holes is easy! get a screw driver and go from the out side where you can see cracks and then for the inside you get a chisel and knock off the big part that dripped down the back side and then do the screw driver if it didnt come out

[slick copper]

Sounds easy enough Rick! Sorry didn't get around to taking pics of the carb linkage, I'll try and do that when I get up tomorrow!

[67chevy1series]

sounds good!

[71Sleeper]

Truck is looking good and will look even better with the trim. keep up the good work.

[slick copper]

Thanks 71 Sleeper!

[slick copper]

Alright here's my throttle linkage, see what you think about kickdown cable placement......also a pick of the transmission where the kickdown cable bolts on (what's left of it! notice that it doesn't continue on above the cooler lines)

[slick copper]

Also got these in the mail today! Really good shape, just need a good cleaning, shining up, and a lil paint. May use one of mine that's already pretty shiny. I am missing the nuts that go on the back I have zero. Need some, anyone got some spares?

[oldblue1968chevy]

I have spares to the hood letters 'chevrolet' if there the same...

[67chevy1series]

john they arent the same. he needs the ones for trim and for the bow tie those are all the same.

[slick copper]

Guys, I think I'm blind! If you notice in the pics the bowtie on the left has all four nuts! The one on the right has the bottom left one. So..... have five need 3. Plus ones for custom badges so 7 total. Only because I've not tried yet, but I have no idea if my current door bedges are bolted on or not. Knowing this guy they're falling off as I'm typing!!! If anyone has any I'll pay shipping!

68TT any idea on that kickdown cable?

[67chevy1series]

67s with custom or CST badges had little sleeves that expands in the hole and holds it on. 68 uses the little nuts like the fender emblems

[slick copper]

The "new" ones I got are made for the nuts. Haven't looked at my current ones. BTW Rick HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS STUFF?!?!?!?!

[67chevy1series]

haha thats good in a way and bad in another. its good because it should stay on easier and its bad because it will be a pain to install... i hope you dont have any critters in yur door or spiders lol

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by slick copper

Alright here's my throttle linkage, see what you think about kickdown cable placement......also a pick of the transmission where the kickdown cable bolts on (what's left of it! notice that it doesn't continue on above the cooler lines)

I see why they cut it off. There isn't anywhere to make the proper connection on your linkage. They didn't need to cut it off, they could have just flipped it over the trans and tied it off so somebody else could use it later.

The problem is that the T-350 didn't come around until two years after your truck was built. Somebody most likely swapped it in to replace a power glide trans that is the same length.

If it was a 3-speed auto it was a T-400 in 67 and 68.

If you can find throttle linkage from a 69-up 6-cyl truck with a T-350 then it will have the correct provisions to connect the kick down cable properly.

[slick copper]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

I see why they cut it off. There isn't anywhere to make the proper connection on your linkage. They didn't need to cut it off, they could have just flipped it over the trans and tied it off so somebody else could use it later.

The problem is that the T-350 didn't come around until two years after your truck was built. Somebody most likely swapped it in to replace a power glide trans that is the same length.

If it was a 3-speed auto it was a T-400 in 67 and 68.

If you can find throttle linkage from a 69-up 6-cyl truck with a T-350 then it will have the correct provisions to connect the kick down cable properly.

Alright.......I'm sure that'll be easy to find! So if I was searching for that part I'd say a 1970 Chevy C/10 with 250 6 cyl, and th350 tranny right? I'll have to search for that. Thanks buddy!

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by slick copper

Alright.......I'm sure that'll be easy to find! So if I was searching for that part I'd say a 1970 Chevy C/10 with 250 6 cyl, and th350 tranny right? I'll have to search for that. Thanks buddy!

I don't know how long they used that throttle linkage design but you may be able to even use a square body part too not just the 69-72.

[slick copper]

Got one of my gray/silver visors in the mail today!! And got to work on my emblems! Found a nice metallic blue spray at Walmart (rustoleum brand). First I got out my dremel tool with a buffing pad and turtle wax chrome polish I had sitting around and shined the crap outta them! Then washed them of to get the extra polish out of the endentions. I then used a extra fine black paint marker to paint in the out lines and part that seperates the bowtie from the 10 on the fender emblems. After that dried I masked them off with auto masking tape ( TOOK FOREVER!). Had to tear a hundred little peices to fit in the edges of the bowties. Then primed, painted, and high glossed! I think they turned out awesome! Love the color! I also buffed my "new to me" indicator housing and painted in the letters with a white paint marker. Anyway heres the out come......

my NOS visor w/original box, template, paperwork


my emblems to choose from...


before and after door emblems


in primer (grille emblem)


the outcome!

[VA72C10]

those emblems look fantastic!

[67chevy1series]

very nice and shiny! love it, but i will ask why blue? to be different? because the truck is going copper so.. blue might not be the best choice lol oh and that sun visor is awesome oh and you know those jedi mind trick that say you dont need the box to the visor or the paper work so you can give it to rick? well you should try it someday

[68 TT]

Nice work on the emblems. They turned out great.

The center of the bowties on my 67 were painted blue to match the truck when it was repainted by a PO.

[slick copper]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

those emblems look fantastic!

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

very nice and shiny! love it, but i will ask why blue? to be different? because the truck is going copper so.. blue might not be the best choice lol oh and that sun visor is awesome oh and you know those jedi mind trick that say you dont need the box to the visor or the paper work so you can give it to rick? well you should try it someday

Rick haven't you took art class?! Blue and orange (copper) are complimentary colors. Saw it on another truck thought it'd make them pop more than the red. On the visor, I've got another one on the way, should have the same box and paper work. If you could send me shipping I'd love to send it to ya!

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Nice work on the emblems. They turned out great.

The center of the bowties on my 67 were painted blue to match the truck when it was repainted by a PO.

Thanks! My truck will eventually be a copper/burnt orange color, so thought the blue would stand out nice!

[oldblue1968chevy]

Oh god, art class I hated that class........

[67chevy1series]

haha how much would shipping be? i interested

[slick copper]

Got these in. Needed all of these. They were either missing, or dry rotted about to break off. I guess the PO when repainted removed them and never put them back. I'm sure there's more rubber I need, like the hood to cowl seal, but these seemed most important. Real good price, got them off Ebay for like $27 for the kit. Also got clear parking lenses on the way. I think they'll set the front off more. Can't wait to get them in. Also trying to get ole Copper back together (inner fenders on, emblems, etc) for a car show this Sunday. Don't expect to win anything, just go hang out, meet some new truck guys hopefully!