Project Blue Goose

[nds1968]

Got my rearend back tonight The guy didn't get to it right away because of hunting season and the holidays. I'll take some pics this week.

[nds1968]

I didn't get time to install it but here goes a few pics. Also the bolts on the cover are to long so I have to correct that still.

[mcbassin]

Very nice !

[slowcpe]

Nice progress. Going to be a good looking truck.

[nds1968]

Thanks guys, one piece at a time

[nds1968]

I started to bolt the rearend in

[nds1968]

I placed an order with PB for a bent track bar. I also located some NOS parts for my SM420 transmission. I needed a new 3rd gear and I found one local

[nds1968]

I got my new bent PB track bar and it looks like it will clear the Moser cover so off to P.C. this week.

I had to rearrange my garage also, I put the frame on some cheap HF moving dollies and it works out good.

[thelonerife]

Nice box

[nds1968]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

Nice box

Thanks, I used it at my previous job. I can't bring my self to sell it in case I ever need it for future employment.

It's probably 10 years old and IMO was the best box on the market. Yes I felt it was better than Snap-on and still do

I'll have to post some more pics. I made a side holder for my pry bars and larger screw drivers. The tool rep. really liked the idea and took pics for Matco.

[mcbassin]

I have toolbox envy...

[nds1968]

Here goes more pics since you guys are enjoying it so much ......

I made the holders for the air tools, spray cans, and pry bars. I haven't used many of the tools since I switched jobs but most come in handy

[nds1968]

A few more pics..... The drawers are 28" deep inside measurement, I must say that I would buy another box that deep

[mcbassin]

Thanks for the extra pictures. I can't wait till the day I have an organized well made toolbox. I'd really like to have a nice selection of pry bars like you have too. One thing is certain, you can never have too many tools.

[68Gold/white]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks for the extra pictures. I can't wait till the day I have an organized well made toolbox. I'd really like to have a nice selection of pry bars like you have too. One thing is certain, you can never have too many tools.

X2 on the tools, carry on the great work!!!

[nds1968]

Rear end is all buttoned up. I got the SM420 back from a getting freshened up.

[nds1968]

Meet Evan! He was born at 6:14am 8lb 9oz 19.5 inches long Friday morning. He's our 3rd kid in 35 months.

[slick copper]

Congrats! Looks like a keeper! Any updates or progress on the truck? Obviously you've been busy recently with something else!

[nds1968]

Originally Posted by slick copper

Congrats! Looks like a keeper! Any updates or progress on the truck? Obviously you've been busy recently with something else!

Hey Slick, Thanks for the comments I'm grateful that I have 3 healthy children.

I haven't done much on the truck. I was hoping to get the brake lines ran but life got in the way once again. This truck hasn't been top priority for a long time. A lot of things have changed and are still changing, mostly for the better.

We are trying to close on a 4br house currently that has a 2 car garage but my wife is going to be parking on the one side. I'll post any progress on the truck.

[slowcpe]

Congrats! You sound like my business partner. He had his first kid in June and the next one is due in April.

[THMMPR12]

I'm obviously very late to this build but I had a quick question?

What wheels are you using with the disc conversion? I was wanting to keep the original steel wheels with my 67 with the dog dish hubs but those won't work with the disc conversion.

Are you wheels from a later model 4x4? Did I miss that on the thread somewhere?

Great build and great color. Looking forward to seeing the progress as life allows.

[nds1968]

Originally Posted by slowcpe

Congrats! You sound like my business partner. He had his first kid in June and the next one is due in April.

Ha ha, Yeah we wanted them close together.

Originally Posted by THMMPR12

I'm obviously very late to this build but I had a quick question?

What wheels are you using with the disc conversion? I was wanting to keep the original steel wheels with my 67 with the dog dish hubs but those won't work with the disc conversion.

Are you wheels from a later model 4x4? Did I miss that on the thread somewhere?

Great build and great color. Looking forward to seeing the progress as life allows.

Well I switched to 5 lug when I converted. The front rims are from a late 80's Chevy Van and the rear were army surplus wheels but you can now buy them from Summit Racing. Hope this helps, Nate

[thelonerife]

I haven't caught up with your build in a while so I see you have more important things happening. Congrats on the new baby! They change your life. (for the better of corse)

[nds1968]

Originally Posted by thelonerife

I haven't caught up with your build in a while so I see you have more important things happening. Congrats on the new baby! They change your life. (for the better of corse)

Yeah there really isn't anything to catch up on with the build I've been asking around about getting someone to work on the cab for me but not much luck. No one even wants to recommend anyone...

We are going to be moving soon and I should have room to gather up my parts that are at my uncle's house and his camp. Not sure if I'll have room for the cab though. I just need to make time and go up camp and work on the cab but with the family it's not as easy any more.

If I recall the cab needs one cab corner, one rocker and two cab mounts repaired. I may end up replacing the other rocker but we'll see.

[nds1968]

It's been awhile since I did any work on the truck. Sold the HD last week so I can fund this project and get it finished.

I talked to Boris today from Street Machinery and he may be helping out this Spring...

I hope to be posting some progress as I plan on doing the brake lines and what ever small stuff...