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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Ok here is the latest. I wasnt feeling to good last night so I took the night off and now I am back at it. However that power steering gear is getting the best of me. Here is a pic of the pain in the $#$#$
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
first off where did your get your parts powder coated and was it expensive? i looked arouund and found very few people and they were $$$. 2nd why dont your just cut and weld a new peace where the rust is?
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
The place I use is spray technology in Santa Clara. Ask for Bill and when you talk to him be specific about what you are bringing. They do a lot of blasting on cars for the body shops in the area. For all of what I had done it was $225 and that included inner fenders. I didnt cut it out and weld another piece for 2 reasons. 1. It was surface rust. Nothing that I wirewheel wont take care of 2. I dont have a welder
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Whats messed up is now that I see that pic it makes me want to rip out the motor, get my grinder, slap a wire wheel on it and go to town on that firewall. Who knows that may just happen.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Looking good! Ain't it funny how these things just snowball?
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
hey skokie mightest well do it since you are taking it apart, im also from san jose and if you need a welder just let me know, i began shaving my firewall this summer but did not get to finish because of time. in my opinion i think these trucks are best done a full restoration, just to get it all done the first time. just my opinion. always glad to hel just let me know.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Thanks for the offer. I appreciate that. Ok now for the update
![]() So I broke out the wirewheel and in 2 minutes I had it cleaned up. I have some eastwoods rust encapsulator on its way so for the meantime I just gave it 2 coats of rattle can primer to hold it. Here are the pics. Before ![]() ![]() After ![]() ![]()
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Update:
Ok I got the new power steering gear in. Its a red head with a variable from Wes at Classic Heartbeat. That pitman arm nut was a pain to get back on. Once I had the old one off I wire wheeled the crap out of the frame , cleaned it up with some brake cleaner,dried it & and gave it 2 coats of primer, 2 coats of semi gloss black, & a coat of clear just for good measure.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Update time. I got some more parts in today. The new battery tray, fan shroud, heater harness, & new heater controls. Still waiting for the under dash harness and a few more little things to come in.
I was going to get started with the core support but I had to take one of the pieces that the fender attaches to to the powder coater. I left it on by mistake when I had the core support powder coated so its getting done again with the bumper. I am planning on picking those parts up tomorrow. If all goes well then I maybe this weekend I will be able to rent a cherry picker to take out the motor and change out the flexplate. Then clean up the firewall some. FUN FUN FUN ![]()
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Got the bumper and the rest of the parts back from the powder coater. I will have some pics later.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
your firewall can look like this, nice and clean. just my opinion
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
I like that firewall but dont have the $$$$ to go that far with it until maybe next year. I am 90% convinced that I want the surefit ac system for the truck just gotta wait until the next phase.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
UPDATE: Well all of the powder coating is now done and I have picked up all of the pieces. Just waiting on a part for the steering column and a wiring harness to come in. In a couple of weekends I am planning to pull the motor to install a new flexplate and motor mounts. While it is out I will clean up and rattle can the engine bay. Should be fun
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Got the under dash harness in today. Now all I am waiting for is the steering coupler for the rag joint and then it will be time to install some parts.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Sounds good what all you doing to your 68 and from what i have seen of the pics . I will be glad when i can start my build on my 68 but due time i guess... good luck and keep the pics and update coming.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
not that much $$$ to make the firewall like that and vintage air sells a kit for areas like this, i know how much pressure i put on you on this topic but its yor truck and we all work on our budgets. im a new school kind of guy
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
No worries chaps7931.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
UPDATE:
I got the new steering coupler installed. Pics to come later. I also started on the gunk removal off of the frame. So far a lot of dirt and very little rust. The grease must have protected it ![]()
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Ok the instrument cluster is done
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Very nice cleanup project!
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Joe67 as far as the progress goes on the outside pieces I will have at a minimal the front fenders in dp90 or a sealant of some kind. Hoping to get the hood and cowl done as well. Money is getting tight on this one but I dont believe in shortcutting body work and will hold off until I get the $$$$ to get it done right.
Thanks for the compliments.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Nice work. I did a similar "clean-up" on a 64 when I lived in San Jose. Keep it up.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
OK here is the latest. Engine is out and I pressure washed the engine bay and the firewall. Looks like I will be painting tomorrow and once its dry it will be time to put the engine in. Here are the pics.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
That new flexplate box came in handy
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
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