1968

[gdavis]

pictures

[Bomp]

Seeing all this assembly work makes me wish I hadn't gone so nutz on mine.

[gdavis]

Today, I installed the transmission cross member 14 bolts. It isn't going any where. Also installed the power steering gear box. There is a little difference between the 1967 and 1968 frame. You have to cut the radiator core support. The power steering box sets 1/2 inch towards the front, so the mount has to be cut and shims need to be installed to bring the gear box out a little. as you can see in the pictures. that took me about 30 minutes for both. The rest of the day I cleaned and painted the dirty transmission to get it ready to be married to the 350 4 bolt.

[gdavis]

Here is the end results of 7 hours cleaning, scraping, prime, and gloss orange.

[gdavis]

Going to install all my parts that is gloss black before I paint the frame. This way I can paint over any scratches that I might have caused. It was a good work day. The weather was real nice here in Florida not hot just good working weather.

[longbed67]

Looking good man! I bought one of those speedblasters for small jobs... I cant wait to get it, I'm so glad you posted that pic I didnt even know they made those things!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by longbed67

Looking good man! I bought one of those speedblasters for small jobs... I cant wait to get it, I'm so glad you posted that pic I didnt even know they made those things!

My speed blaster came fom mac tools.

[Xeen]

Nice progress, you are going to be done with this thing before we even know what happened.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Nice progress, you are going to be done with this thing before we even know what happened.

I wish that was true. doing this on a budget

[longbed67]

Originally Posted by gdavis

I wish that was true. doing this on a budget

Budget? Whats that! Its blown faster than a motor no oil!

As far as the trans, you should be able to cross reference the #'s on the side of the trans.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by longbed67

Budget? Whats that! Its blown faster than a motor no oil!

yea I have nothing but time. Since I am retired I work all the time on my truck. We are having a cold spell tomorrow it will get down in the 60's here in Florida
Bomp you are right about the transmission being a th400

[Bomp]

I believe thats a 400 tranny. Don't quote me thou.

[gdavis]

Can anyone tell me what this transmission is. 350, 400 ETC. There are several pictures of all sides.need to order the front and rear seals.

Today, I welded somemore on my grill. there was several holes. Should I sa was. I still need some more grinding and welding. I am not a pro to welding. Just know enough to make me dangerous.

[Xeen]

You call weather in the 60's a cold spell?
Thats the best temperature to work in.
I agree with you that grill is in pretty bad shape its going to take a ton of patience to get it right.
You are doing a great job so far, I'm pulling for you, keep your eye on the prize.
keep on truckin!

[gdavis]

I didn't do much to my truck today. Started to paint the frame. Got a head acke and went inside. Well tomorrow I will work on some spare parts like e-brake, gas pedal. some light stuff.

[jonny..2008]

nice work so far.
wish i had that cover.
raining here.
i would love to get to the frame like you are.
maybe in the spring............

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by jonny..2008

nice work so far.
wish i had that cover.
raining here.
i would love to get to the frame like you are.
maybe in the spring............

wal-marts sell them. 389.00

[gdavis]

Well, I thought I would work on small parts today, but that did not happan. The other day sme one told me about a hose reel that I could have. All I needed was a new end on it. The hose reel had 250 ft of 3/4 hose on it. What a deal. I had to pull the hose out of the weeds. I did not know that 250 ft was so long. But it is home and up on my shop wall. Still need a new end. Maybe tomorrow. I got new outside rockers and waiting for the inside and new pillars to come in.


left and right front pillars (ordered)
left and right rear pillars (ordered)
left and right kick panels (ordered)
left and right inter rockers (ordered)
upper and lower ball joints (ordered)
complete set of bushings (ordered) tracking arm, front sway, trailoring arm.
transmission mount
motor mounts

[gdavis]

Waiting for parts, so I thought I would work on my front fenders

[gdavis]

more of the same fender. I finshed welding the grill and here is some more damage I have to repair.

[jonny..2008]

nice steps forward.
i just got all the parts for my project.
last thing was brake, fluid got that today.

[jonny..2008]

big lots had em here. 200 ish.
id rather get a new steering box.
but the front end project emptied the coffers.
time to find more side work.......

[gdavis]

Got tired of looking at my frame in primer, so I painted my frame today

[gdavis]

After I painted my frame. I went to work on my fenders. I took them apart from the inter fenders. I have 2 lefts and one right. My right is not worth fixen. So I will be looking for a right fender. Tuckers I guess.

[gdavis]

I also worked on my inter fenders. Got one done. There was about 1/2 inch of undercoating. That stuff is too hard to sand blast. It took me about 2 hr to wire wheel the inside. I will post the results of that tomorrow.