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Andy4639 · 11-14-2019, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2 Stovebolts

Give 'Fastenal' a try....shipping might not be all that bad....

What are you reffering to sir?

2 Stovebolts · 11-14-2019, 10:46 PM

Here's the link....Good Luck....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwHxj0EykEA

Andy4639 · 11-15-2019, 10:17 PM

A little more done. Got the vent wings out after them soaking in PB blaster over night the top 3 screws wouldn't move yesterday. They came right out today!

Got the windows both a part and blasted the supports and channel's they run in. Glove box hinge blasted, and front park light housings done and the front grille is looking much better than I first thought it would. Still working on it though and waiting to see how it turns out.

Andy4639 · 11-19-2019, 07:48 PM

We set the cab down on the SWB frame today. Getting ready to start cutting out the old rocker panels. She was all excited, then I told her it had to come back off once we have them tacked in place. The mounts set down good and bolts lined right up. All new hardware.

BigBird05 · 11-19-2019, 07:59 PM

Before you put a bed on the SWB frame could you measure the distance from the back of the cab to the first bed mounting bolt hole and then measure from that bolt hole to the other bed mounting holes. This will help me if I shorten my own LWB frame. Thanks D

Andy4639 · 11-29-2019, 09:09 PM

Drivers side about done. Spent 8.5 hrs on it today cutting, grinding and welding metal. Oh did I mention grinding on it!
The door shuts good with good gap all around.
More filler welding and then more grinding it should be good.

ashx2 · 11-29-2019, 10:53 PM

It's coming along nicely. Keep bangin' away, Dec. 31 is just around the corner now!

Greg

Andy4639 · 12-11-2019, 10:08 PM

Drivers side door is done except for the inside panel, arm rest and new window crank. I also put the dash pad in and the wiring is back in the truck. Passenger side will be soon. I have to get the vent window done first though.
Question for ya'll though... The drivers side door shuts good and has no gaps that look out bad. But for the life of me I can not get the dang door to lock!!! What am I missing? The passenger side shuts and looks just fine. Any thoughts on this. I adjusted the sticker for over 2hrs today and it want lock. I can open the door and it locks just find no binding.

Andy4639 · 12-17-2019, 07:29 PM

Got the passenger side window in and all the rubber seals installed. New door latch. Wired up the wiper switch, dimmer, key switch, starter and HEI. I cut the resistor wire right at the fuse block and added a normal wire to the cap. Got the ground straps hooked up to the frame cab and motor.

cebra · 11-21-2019, 04:24 PM

You may know this already but shine a light from inside the cab on your gas filler panel to make sure you don't have pinholes in your welds. Due to the temperature (condensation) difference inside/outside the cab this will get moisture in the body filler and rot from the inside out. I wasn't aware of this and had a bunch of pinholes in mine before someone told me to do this.

Andy4639 · 11-21-2019, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cebra

You may know this already but shine a light from inside the cab on your gas filler panel to make sure you don't have pinholes in your welds. Due to the temperature (condensation) difference inside/outside the cab this will get moisture in the body filler and rot from the inside out. I wasn't aware of this and had a bunch of pinholes in mine before someone told me to do this.

Thanks and yes I have been checking it. I finished up the passenger side repairs today. Being my first welding on sheet metal panels I had a good friend come over and give me some good instructions on heat settings and feeding. He is the retired welding instructor for the local vocational school here. The welder had .030 wire in it and he suggested we swap it to .024 and man what a difference it made. I had a good day. I started working at 9:30am this morning and I'm basically 2 days ahead of what I thought I would be on the truck right now.
Is it perfect heck no but man it feels good to know I can repair sheet metal panels if I ever have to again.

**Getter-Done** · 11-22-2019, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Thanks and yes I have been checking it. I finished up the passenger side repairs today. Being my first welding on sheet metal panels I had a good friend come over and give me some good instructions on heat settings and feeding. He is the retired welding instructor for the local vocational school here. The welder had .030 wire in it and he suggested we swap it to .024 and man what a difference it made. I had a good day. I started working at 9:30am this morning and I'm basically 2 days ahead of what I thought I would be on the truck right now.
Is it perfect heck no but man it feels good to know I can repair sheet metal panels if I ever have to again.

Andy
I have been informed that EZ grind wire is the real deal.
I will refrain from using that (P) word
Pro that is.

I purchased some from my Local welding supply store.
I got it at a good price.
It's a little bit higher on e__ -Bay
I have not used it yet.
Because I am not to that point yet.
This is just a Suggestion.
This throwing that out there /

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Andy4639 · 11-22-2019, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Andy
I have been informed that EZ grind wire is the real deal.
I will refrain from using that (P) word
Pro that is.

I purchased some from my Local welding supply store.
I got it at a good price.
It's a little bit higher on e__ -Bay
I have not used it yet.
Because I am not to that point yet.
This is just a Suggestion.
This throwing that out there /

.

Yea don't like throwning that P word around a lot. I've been working on these trucks for over 30 years and I wouldn't call myself a pro by any stretch!

Andy4639 · 11-25-2019, 08:10 PM

I had a nice little surprise from another forum I post on this morning when I got up. Bangshift did a small write up on the 68. My daughter was tickled PINK!

https://bangshift.com/general-news/p...s-first-truck/

Today I started on the drivers side repair cutting out and heating up the what was left of the old rocker and backing plate to get it out.
Hope to have all this welding done by weeks end.
Not cutting out near as much on the cab corner on this side as we did on the other side.

PanelDeland · 12-19-2019, 12:03 AM

That's coming along nicely Andy. Bet she's getting excited.

Happy_dan · 12-19-2019, 12:16 PM

I am always amazed at the things you all do! I stress about changing a window regulator.

Great job Andy, love following this thread.

2 Stovebolts · 12-19-2019, 12:49 PM

Its amazing how much you get done with a gun to your head, with a deadline....

**landarts** · 12-19-2019, 02:48 PM

Coming along really nice, cant wait to see the finished product. Good job!

Andy4639 · 12-23-2019, 08:16 PM

Got the drivers door latch replaced with new one installed Tilt column waiting on the DD/ to 36 spline union to show up to finish installing it. Got the heater box all back in and wiring harness is all hooked up. Lights are hooked up temperarly to try the wiring out.
I was told today I have until Jan 31 2020 to be done. I shouldn't have any problem with that.

2 Stovebolts · 12-23-2019, 08:27 PM

Wow..shaping up nice.....

Happy_dan · 12-24-2019, 08:44 AM

Great work on this one! So fast!

Andy4639 · 12-24-2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Happy_dan

Great work on this one! So fast!

Thanks, I've been getting after it. I still have a ways to go but hopefully by the end of Jan. it will be under it's own power.

Andy4639 · 01-03-2020, 11:35 PM

Hooked the steering up and installed the alternator bracket. Got to swap the long water pump for a short one tomorrow.
I ordered the GM Disc Brake Conversion Proportional Valve Kit Disc/Drum Proportional Valve along with a Lokar Column Shift Linkage GM TH350 TH400 4L60E TH200 700R4 ACA-1800. Suppose to be here Tuesday so I hope by next Friday it's up and running.
Tomorrow plan is install throttle cable and brackets for the kick down for the 700-R4.

Andy4639 · 01-04-2020, 07:59 PM

Good day on the 68. Got the 67 amp alternator on and took all the old external regulator wiring out and ran everything to the alternator. Need to find a alternator arm to work with it though. Got the steering all hooked up. Throttle cable done and 700R4 kick down cable is in. Not adjusted yet but it's in.
Still need a squirrel cage for the heater motor.

Temporarily hooked up the battery and it has lights.

Andy4639 · 01-07-2020, 08:36 PM

Well I checked the NSS today and it works. We cranked the truck yesterday with the key switch. Ran good. Only problem I have now is the oil gauge isn't working so I have to get another gauge installed. Put a temporary gauge on it and it shows 60lbs.
Got the shifter linkage hooked up but didn't get it completely adjusted like I wanted. Will finish that and putting the finishing touches on the brakes to start filling them and bleeding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoGVe4n76ZU

You Tube

11-14-2019, 10:46 PM	#2
2 Stovebolts Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: chappaquiddick MA Posts: 137	Re: Daughters 68 step... Here's the link....Good Luck.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwHxj0EykEA

11-15-2019, 10:17 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Daughters 68 step... A little more done. Got the vent wings out after them soaking in PB blaster over night the top 3 screws wouldn't move yesterday. They came right out today! Got the windows both a part and blasted the supports and channel's they run in. Glove box hinge blasted, and front park light housings done and the front grille is looking much better than I first thought it would. Still working on it though and waiting to see how it turns out. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-19-2019, 07:48 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Daughters 68 step... We set the cab down on the SWB frame today. Getting ready to start cutting out the old rocker panels. She was all excited, then I told her it had to come back off once we have them tacked in place. The mounts set down good and bolts lined right up. All new hardware. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-19-2019, 07:59 PM	#5
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,305	Re: Daughters 68 step... Before you put a bed on the SWB frame could you measure the distance from the back of the cab to the first bed mounting bolt hole and then measure from that bolt hole to the other bed mounting holes. This will help me if I shorten my own LWB frame. Thanks D

11-29-2019, 09:09 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Daughters 68 step... Drivers side about done. Spent 8.5 hrs on it today cutting, grinding and welding metal. Oh did I mention grinding on it! The door shuts good with good gap all around. More filler welding and then more grinding it should be good. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-29-2019, 10:53 PM	#7
ashx2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Graham, Texas Posts: 239	Re: Daughters 68 step... It's coming along nicely. Keep bangin' away, Dec. 31 is just around the corner now! Greg

12-11-2019, 10:08 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Daughters 68 step... Drivers side door is done except for the inside panel, arm rest and new window crank. I also put the dash pad in and the wiring is back in the truck. Passenger side will be soon. I have to get the vent window done first though. Question for ya'll though... The drivers side door shuts good and has no gaps that look out bad. But for the life of me I can not get the dang door to lock!!! What am I missing? The passenger side shuts and looks just fine. Any thoughts on this. I adjusted the sticker for over 2hrs today and it want lock. I can open the door and it locks just find no binding. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-17-2019, 07:29 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Daughters 68 step... Got the passenger side window in and all the rubber seals installed. New door latch. Wired up the wiper switch, dimmer, key switch, starter and HEI. I cut the resistor wire right at the fuse block and added a normal wire to the cap. Got the ground straps hooked up to the frame cab and motor. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-21-2019, 04:24 PM	#10
cebra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Durham, North Carolina Posts: 782	Re: Daughters 68 step... You may know this already but shine a light from inside the cab on your gas filler panel to make sure you don't have pinholes in your welds. Due to the temperature (condensation) difference inside/outside the cab this will get moisture in the body filler and rot from the inside out. I wasn't aware of this and had a bunch of pinholes in mine before someone told me to do this. __________________ My Daily Driver Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755668

11-25-2019, 08:10 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Daughters 68 step... I had a nice little surprise from another forum I post on this morning when I got up. Bangshift did a small write up on the 68. My daughter was tickled PINK! https://bangshift.com/general-news/p...s-first-truck/ Today I started on the drivers side repair cutting out and heating up the what was left of the old rocker and backing plate to get it out. Hope to have all this welding done by weeks end. Not cutting out near as much on the cab corner on this side as we did on the other side. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-19-2019, 12:03 AM	#15
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12-19-2019, 12:16 PM	#16
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12-19-2019, 12:49 PM	#17
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12-23-2019, 08:16 PM	#19
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Daughters 68 step... Got the drivers door latch replaced with new one installed Tilt column waiting on the DD/ to 36 spline union to show up to finish installing it. Got the heater box all back in and wiring harness is all hooked up. Lights are hooked up temperarly to try the wiring out. I was told today I have until Jan 31 2020 to be done. I shouldn't have any problem with that. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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12-23-2019, 08:27 PM	#20
2 Stovebolts Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: chappaquiddick MA Posts: 137	Re: Daughters 68 step... Wow..shaping up nice.....

12-24-2019, 08:44 AM	#21
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01-03-2020, 11:35 PM	#23
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Daughters 68 step... Hooked the steering up and installed the alternator bracket. Got to swap the long water pump for a short one tomorrow. I ordered the GM Disc Brake Conversion Proportional Valve Kit Disc/Drum Proportional Valve along with a Lokar Column Shift Linkage GM TH350 TH400 4L60E TH200 700R4 ACA-1800. Suppose to be here Tuesday so I hope by next Friday it's up and running. Tomorrow plan is install throttle cable and brackets for the kick down for the 700-R4. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-04-2020, 07:59 PM	#24
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Daughters 68 step... Good day on the 68. Got the 67 amp alternator on and took all the old external regulator wiring out and ran everything to the alternator. Need to find a alternator arm to work with it though. Got the steering all hooked up. Throttle cable done and 700R4 kick down cable is in. Not adjusted yet but it's in. Still need a squirrel cage for the heater motor. Temporarily hooked up the battery and it has lights. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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