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jlsanborn · 10-11-2012, 12:38 PM

Ordered my repair kit and am going today to grab a little more paint. If I can get the mess cleaned up, I'll tear down my vent windows tonight. We can do this and make it easier for the next guy!

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-12-2012, 06:16 AM

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Ordered my repair kit and am going today to grab a little more paint. If I can get the mess cleaned up, I'll tear down my vent windows tonight. We can do this and make it easier for the next guy!

Avatar change, Nice ! so you did need the repair kit after all. seems like with some patience, and following some guidelines the vent window thing would be simple. I just doubt it will be though. keep me updated Johnny.

Brown truck should be here today ! I post pics of all the goods !!

FrankieD · 10-12-2012, 08:24 AM

have the new rubbers for my vents they came with the truck but when I stripped the 72 they were a PIA to get out I don't want to think about it.

jlsanborn · 10-12-2012, 11:06 AM

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Avatar change, Nice ! so you did need the repair kit after all. seems like with some patience, and following some guidelines the vent window thing would be simple. I just doubt it will be though. keep me updated Johnny.

Brown truck should be here today ! I post pics of all the goods !!

Have'nt dug in yet, but I'm guessing the sucky part is staking down them rivets all pretty-like with the jiffy little tool they give you. Other than that, what could be soo tough???

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-12-2012, 11:35 AM

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have the new rubbers for my vents they came with the truck but when I stripped the 72 they were a PIA to get out I don't want to think about it.

My mind has been on overload thinking about all the stuff left to do. I can put off the vent windows only so long.lol

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Have'nt dug in yet, but I'm guessing the sucky part is staking down them rivets all pretty-like with the jiffy little tool they give you. Other than that, what could be soo tough???

Yep, I've read the complaints about that tool. almost sure I will have to grow a third arm as well. lol

heres a few pics of in progress stuff.
still have to open the hole up some more. I used a 1 1/2" socket, and a fender washer to press in the opening after the cut. po' boy style !
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doubt I'll put chevrolet on it, but will match the numbers with the green on the lens.
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this is......... I'll let ya'll try to figure out what it is and what I'm gonna use it for. hint, it's not the top of a baby bottle.lol
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-12-2012, 08:16 PM

A few more parts showed up !
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jlsanborn · 10-12-2012, 10:31 PM

Nice man!! Where'd you buy the visors? Likem? I'm on the mobile here and will get a closer look later but I've got questions!!!! New parts smell soooo good!

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jlsanborn · 10-12-2012, 10:32 PM

I see the rivet tool! POS???
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jlsanborn · 10-13-2012, 01:53 AM

So the little black rubber thing..... Best I can tell its one of them sealing boots for a bat type toggle switch???? No idea. More hints!

What else did you get? What's the carpeted piece? There's sumthin else in a blue and white baggie there on the left.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-13-2012, 07:55 AM

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So the little black rubber thing..... Best I can tell its one of them sealing boots for a bat type toggle switch???? No idea. More hints!

What else did you get? What's the carpeted piece? There's sumthin else in a blue and white baggie there on the left.

I got the visors from Classic Parts, I'm happy with 'em. the door latch control is in the b/w bag. thats lower door carpet, got it from LMC because I already had carpet from them. dash nob bezels, turn signal lever, and lower steering column bearing also from LMC. and yeah the rivet tool is a POS !

As for the black thing I can say it's 10 times bigger than a toggle switch boot.

I have to take one of my dogs to the vet this morning. his paw is real swollen around his claw. when I get back it's back to fitting the clock, and cutting tach hole. then I can get the tin painted, also the clock hands.

jlsanborn · 10-13-2012, 11:21 AM

Hmmmmmmm..... Not sure what you've got there but I'm guessing it's going to be a housing for your tach!

jlsanborn · 10-13-2012, 03:18 PM

Check my build John. Tore into them vent windows and learned a thing or two.....

gdavis · 10-13-2012, 11:14 PM

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More pics. the 307 thats coming out.
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rocker panels replaced
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new shocks installed.
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nice work on the rockers real nice.

gdavis · 10-13-2012, 11:17 PM

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just didnt look like much clearance from above or below.
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trying to work smarter not harder

It doesn't look like that transmission has ever been out of that truck

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-14-2012, 06:51 AM

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Hmmmmmmm..... Not sure what you've got there but I'm guessing it's going to be a housing for your tach!

Nope ! but It will be inside the cab,maybe I can drag this out for a while. lol

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Check my build John. Tore into them vent windows and learned a thing or two.....

like I said, glad you went first.

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nice work on the rockers real nice.

Thanks gdavis !

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It doesn't look like that transmission has ever been out of that truck

Yeah, it probably never was. looked like nothing was done to the truck, besides some after market engine stuff.

jlsanborn · 10-14-2012, 11:43 AM

Is it a booty to cover your dimmer switch???

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-15-2012, 08:07 AM

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Is it a booty to cover your dimmer switch???

Not it either !

couple pics of clock progress, going to pick up a hole saw to do the tach today. I want to get this mounted in the dash.
Painted to match the rest of the gauges.
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Low Elco · 10-15-2012, 08:11 AM

Neat job on the clock! Good to see it movin' forward!

FrankieD · 10-15-2012, 09:04 AM

Nice to be able to work on something when the weather is crappy

jlsanborn · 10-15-2012, 10:40 AM

Very nice! He's a watchmaker too! Tach is all thats left on the cluster then?

Got a peek at your Facebook photos finally. Nice work there!

Need another hint on the black nipple thing.....

FrankieD · 10-15-2012, 12:43 PM

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Not it either !

couple pics of clock progress, going to pick up a hole saw to do the tach today. I want to get this mounted in the dash.
Painted to match the rest of the gauges.
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Maybe you should rebuild clocks as a side line to make a little extra cash

Bomp · 10-15-2012, 09:59 PM

Might I say NICE WORK SIR! yes,,,,very nice.

NewType72 · 10-15-2012, 10:42 PM

that clock looks amazing great job man

Low Elco · 10-15-2012, 11:26 PM

I was gonna say, nice candidate for the camaro tach dealio. Writeup in electrical FAQ. Also, Sanborn seems obsessed with black nipples. Discuss.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-16-2012, 07:35 AM

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Neat job on the clock! Good to see it movin' forward!

Thanks Man!

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I was gonna say, nice candidate for the camaro tach dealio. Writeup in electrical FAQ. Also, Sanborn seems obsessed with black nipples. Discuss.

This build I have tried to re-use every part of the original, some things you just cant do that. I have seen the camaro tach used, and it looks good. I already had the sun tach, so I will make it work( I hope ). As for Sanborn and the nipple thing.........he need therapy. J/K LOL ! in an earlier post I asked if anyone knew what it was, and what I was using it for.

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Nice to be able to work on something when the weather is crappy

Yep, even as far north as you are you got the same crap we did here, RAIN all weekend.

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Maybe you should rebuild clocks as a side line to make a little extra cash

Thanks Frankie, that sounds ok, but I dont know where I'd find the time.lol

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Very nice! He's a watchmaker too! Tach is all thats left on the cluster then?

Got a peek at your Facebook photos finally. Nice work there!

Need another hint on the black nipple thing.....

Thanks Man ! After the tach I still have to sand and clear the gauge face again. Still showing some texture from the leafing. I want it like glass.
Hint, it will be in plain sight in the cab, and it will be the lower half of something.

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Might I say NICE WORK SIR! yes,,,,very nice.

Thanks Bomp ! more time than money in it.

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that clock looks amazing great job man

Thank you Sir ! I will be happy when this gauge cluster is finished.

10-11-2012, 12:38 PM	#476
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Ordered my repair kit and am going today to grab a little more paint. If I can get the mess cleaned up, I'll tear down my vent windows tonight. We can do this and make it easier for the next guy! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-12-2012, 08:24 AM	#478
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: 68' Chevy c10 have the new rubbers for my vents they came with the truck but when I stripped the 72 they were a PIA to get out I don't want to think about it. __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

10-12-2012, 08:16 PM	#481
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 A few more parts showed up ! __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

10-12-2012, 10:31 PM	#482
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Nice man!! Where'd you buy the visors? Likem? I'm on the mobile here and will get a closer look later but I've got questions!!!! New parts smell soooo good! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-12-2012, 10:32 PM	#483
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 I see the rivet tool! POS??? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-13-2012, 01:53 AM	#484
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 So the little black rubber thing..... Best I can tell its one of them sealing boots for a bat type toggle switch???? No idea. More hints! What else did you get? What's the carpeted piece? There's sumthin else in a blue and white baggie there on the left. __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-13-2012, 11:21 AM	#486
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Hmmmmmmm..... Not sure what you've got there but I'm guessing it's going to be a housing for your tach! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-13-2012, 03:18 PM	#487
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Check my build John. Tore into them vent windows and learned a thing or two..... __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-14-2012, 11:43 AM	#491
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Is it a booty to cover your dimmer switch??? __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-15-2012, 08:11 AM	#493
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Neat job on the clock! Good to see it movin' forward! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-15-2012, 09:04 AM	#494
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Nice to be able to work on something when the weather is crappy __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

10-15-2012, 10:40 AM	#495
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Very nice! He's a watchmaker too! Tach is all thats left on the cluster then? Got a peek at your Facebook photos finally. Nice work there! Need another hint on the black nipple thing..... __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-15-2012, 09:59 PM	#497
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Might I say NICE WORK SIR! yes,,,,very nice.

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10-15-2012, 11:26 PM	#499
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 68' Chevy c10 I was gonna say, nice candidate for the camaro tach dealio. Writeup in electrical FAQ. Also, Sanborn seems obsessed with black nipples. Discuss. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!



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