1968

[Bomp]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Today i presure washed the front cross member and rear end. Monday i an going to wire wheel both parts and then I will sand blast them.. As you can see it is very cold here in Florida. It was in the mid 70"s.

Freezing
Nice progress.
You are making better use of the mother-in-law room since theres no one occupying it.
Whats the numbers for on your shirt?
Lookin' Good keep it up.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Freezing
Nice progress.
You are making better use of the mother-in-law room since theres no one occupying it.
Whats the numbers for on your shirt?
Lookin' Good keep it up.

On the phone= 5=J 3=E 7=S 8=U 7=S=== JESUS call him. People ask me al the time and that gets the door open.

[jonny..2008]

Freezing here too.
You are leading the charmed life there in fla.
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[gdavis]

Originally Posted by jonny..2008

Freezing here too.
You are leading the charmed life there in fla.
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Maybe in the winter but when summer get here it get real hot.U can't have all the charm life I guess

[gdavis]

I don't remember who gave me the idea of removing the broken bolt in the pinion shaft. But thanks it worked and now I am in business again. I was a little skeptical at first. But I mean to tell you it worked and thanks again.
I did not have a seal pick so I used this small pick which looks like a small ice pick. again thanks.

[gdavis]

Toay, I got a lot done. First, I wire wheeled the rear end. Tried to sand blast but the thing would not work right. So I primed the thing and painted it black.

[gdavis]

Next, I removed the rear end from the 1967 frame. The more I looked at the yellow springs the more I disliked them. So I painted them gloss black also today.

[gdavis]

I pulled the backing plates from the 1972 rear end ad cleaned them up. I also painted them with heat resisting rust-oleum black.

[gdavis]

Next, I used a die grinder and made a x on the ribbits on the rear cross member on the 67 frame. I removed the cross member and installed the one I took off the 1972 frame. Now I can install my brake lines and it will have a good support and the rounting is going to look great. I like the way the 72 brake line are rounted. Thanks BOMP for that idea.

[Bhelton]

Looking good, nice progress
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[Bomp]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Next, I used a die grinder and made a x on the ribbits on the rear cross member on the 67 frame. I removed the cross member and installed the one I took off the 1972 frame. Now I can install my brake lines and it will have a good support and the rounting is going to look great. I like the way the 72 brake line are rounted. Thanks BOMP for that idea.

Thanks for the credit but I don't think it was me..

I don't even dare to miss a day of not tuning in.
If there's a catagory Im nominating you for the fastest build award.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Next, I used a die grinder and made a x on the ribbits on the rear cross member on the 67 frame. I removed the cross member and installed the one I took off the 1972 frame. Now I can install my brake lines and it will have a good support and the rounting is going to look great. I like the way the 72 brake line are rounted. Thanks BOMP for that idea.

That was my idea, but it's ok Bomp can have the credit.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

That was my idea, but it's ok Bomp can have the credit.

Sorry about that. So I will thanks you for that IDEA. it really worked,. again thanks

[gdavis]

Today, I got a couple thing finished. One, the rear end off the 1972 frame was mounted on the 1967 frame. Second, I mounted the backing plates back on the 1972 rear end after I blasted and painted them. Third, I wire wheeled the front cross member and sand blasted it and primed and painted the cross member. I am going to start and dismantle the front end tomorrow. I am going to take my time and finish it this week I hope.

[gdavis]

The 1967/1968 frame is getting real dusty setting out under the canophy I think I will buy the sides for the canophy that way I can get ready for paint after the holidays.

[gdavis]

I also will order the outside seals and outer and inter bearings on the rear end and the front yoke seal. The yoke seal is not leaking but I have to change the yoke anyway. It is a little larger and my u clamps are to short. I have the yoke and I might as well change it.

[Xeen]

The speed at which you are making progress is awesome and an inspiration to me and others im sure.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

The speed at which you are making progress is awesome and an inspiration to me and others im sure.

anks alot Keen It meansa lot coming from you.

[builtbyKane]

Good work, moving along nicely

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by builtbyKane

Good work, moving along nicely

to I do try.

[gdavis]

Today, I installed the front cross member and the upper a frames. There is a slight difference between th 67 and 72 frame bolt pattern. About 1/32 of a inch for the bolts that screw thru the frame to the welded bnuts on the cross member. But it in in now. I also got the upper and lower ball joints off without a hitch. I am going to call tomorrow and see If I can return them for 72 ball joints if not it is not the end world. That brings a note. I fixed my sand blaster and now it works like it suppose to. I changed the tip to use fine sand. Some fix right. I have a few items that need sand blasted. But tomorrow is another day.

[gdavis]

Today, I had a very good day. I sand blasted and primed and painted.
First i took apart the rotor and backing plate and spendle both of them.
Then I sand blasted them and primed and painted them except the rotor.
I need to send it out to be turned. The rotors and drums for the rear.
Then I sand blasted the hinges. Found one was a little bent so I am going to get another.
Then, I primed and painted the one hinge.
Sand blasted the brake petal assemble and prime and painted it black.
I painted those yellow springs on the front that i did not like, the color Black.
I wire wheeled the rear E-brake cables. They turned out real nice and painted them black.

[gdavis]

more to come

[gdavis]

more

[gdavis]

I also cleaned the rear axles and painted the outside where the studs are black. As you can see I had a very full feeling day. I like day where every thing falls together. Just when you thing that you have all the parts cleaned and painted. Look around and you will find some more.