My 68 swb build.

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by Slick67

Hmm. Here ya go. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=499011

Lone Star Showdown - Truck Show.

i will be there...its close to home...

[77chris03]

heres a little of what i got done today...

[77chris03]

[slick copper]

Gettin' closer! Progress!!

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by slick copper

Gettin' closer! Progress!!

yes sir...the faster i get it done the faster i get out of the 300 a month storage...

anyone got a pic of how the trans shift linkage hooks up? is there a spring or something to help keep the arm on the tranny linkage? it keeps popping off every time i shift the lever out of reverse...

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by 77chris03

yes sir...the faster i get it done the faster i get out of the 300 a month storage...

anyone got a pic of how the trans shift linkage hooks up? is there a spring or something to help keep the arm on the tranny linkage? it keeps popping off every time i shift the lever out of reverse...

Supposed to be a cotter pin or spring clip at the end to keep the linkage arm in the trans bracket. Look for a hole in the end of the linkage arm.

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Supposed to be a cotter pin or spring clip at the end to keep the linkage arm in the trans bracket. Look for a hole in the end of the linkage arm.

i know that it supposed to have a cotter pin/spring clip but what about it sliding off every time i shift it out of park? can some one post a pic?

[77chris03]

Because the firewall being cut back an inch or so....i had to take it out of the ebrake too.... it went better the second time around...the first one i did was good until the little spring for the pedal catch broke...







but one thing i forgot was the mount for the strap to hold the cable...damn now i gotta pull it back out..

[77chris03]

its kinda hard to see...but what do yall think? the black lines represent the lights...gonna be frenched into the fenders...good location or no?

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by 77chris03

its kinda hard to see...but what do yall think? the black lines represent the lights...gonna be frenched into the fenders...good location or no?

They look like a good location. I was considering something similar with a surface mounted LED light but just haven't found a light I like the looks of yet.

I'm leaning toward an early second gen Camaro tail light.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1973-Ch...095#vi-content

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by 77chris03

its kinda hard to see...but what do yall think? the black lines represent the lights...gonna be frenched into the fenders...good location or no?
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Just looking at the pic of the outlines, I think I'm gonna go with ur idea. Right below the tail lite and a little to the outside. I'll post a pic as soon as I can. Im on a pm shutdown where i work....part of being in maintenance I guess. Hello 2 am. Lol I'm here til we run!!
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[Bruce88]

Hi Chris

You had asked for more information regarding how I did my tailgate latch and taillight bucket in a privet message, hear is the added information plus links back to my build sections regarding the latch and bucket.

I obtained the spring shown in the below picture from Small Parts INC. but they have changed the number of springs you can order from 2 to 20. Another place you can obtain a similar spring is from McMaster-CARR there minimum order is 10. The spring is used to prevent the lever from rattling.

The Bear Claw latch set I obtained from AutoLoc but can also be obtained from other sources like Summit Racing.

Tail light & Latch concept (post #37 & #39) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=318544&page=2
Latch installation (post #69) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=318544&page=3
Tail Light bucket additional info (post #410) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...318544&page=17

The below pictures I believe will give you all the information that I have along with my build thread posts. The two templates should be able to be printed on 8-1/2 X 11 paper with your printer set to print to 100% just check the dimensions listed on the picture to make sure everything printed right.







Hope this helps you out

Bruce

[68 TT]

Great info, thanks for sharing with the rest of us.

[77chris03]

The shutdown at work didn't go to well and ended up pulling a 26 1/2 hr shift. 6:15 am to 8:45am. I did start on the drivers side bucket. It's not perfect and this flux core welder is junk to use, but its all I got to work with. I am going to go with what was suggested with the reverse light and put it on the outter side of the brake light.
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[77chris03]

heres a pic with the cluster, column and courtesy lights installed...

lights off and on...

[77chris03]

forgot to mention that the wiper motor is installed too...only electrical i have in the cab is the door poppers and windows...i think...lol

[YBNORML]

Wow! nice work, you'll be cruising in no time.

[67cheby]

Looking good
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[Slick67]

Dude! Everything is coming together nicely! The column looks really good, and all of the wiring is really sanitary. Now I'm gettin jealous. BTW, what ever happened to "this ain't a show truck"????

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by Slick67

Dude! Everything is coming together nicely! The column looks really good, and all of the wiring is really sanitary. Now I'm gettin jealous. BTW, what ever happened to "this ain't a show truck"????

it aint...define show truck...nothin fancy about mine...im just ocd...

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by 77chris03

it aint...define show truck...nothin fancy about mine...im just ocd...

Your OCD is payin off! Everything is looking great.

[77chris03]

heres what it suppose to look like but not until i get another steering wheel

[slick copper]

I like the frenchin' the taillights. What about putting the smaller (reverse or turn?) directly below the tail or directly below and a little to the outside of the truck? If it's a reverse/backup light though it'll probably look better where you got it. Just throwing out ideas.
Nothing wrong with the ocd. Even if it's not a "show truck" you'll wind up with something you can be proud of whether it's a DD or show truck, and you can always pull up into that show or cruise in and be proud and just have a good time.

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by slick copper

I like the frenchin' the taillights. What about putting the smaller (reverse or turn?) directly below the tail or directly below and a little to the outside of the truck? If it's a reverse/backup light though it'll probably look better where you got it. Just throwing out ideas.
Nothing wrong with the ocd. Even if it's not a "show truck" you'll wind up with something you can be proud of whether it's a DD or show truck, and you can always pull up into that show or cruise in and be proud and just have a good time.

hmmm...i got ya...ill see what it would look like...ha ha im gonna tape up the lense and see it!!

[77chris03]

so i went to the lowes down here off of 242 and the customer service is great...lol i bought this piece of 16 g steel...and the manager helped me roll it with 6" pvc pipe!!