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10-17-2017, 08:33 AM
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Re: 68 project
Lookin' great! Question about installing the doors. Do you already have them lined up from mock up and now you just have to bolt them on, or do they still need to be aligned? I ask because my doors need to be realigned and I can't see any way to get to the alignment bolts I need without taking the front fenders off.
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10-17-2017, 10:53 AM
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Re: 68 project
I have already fitted them previously so I already know how they line up. It is possible just not real easy, it is what they refer to as getting the cart before the horse.
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10-18-2017, 03:57 PM
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Re: 68 project
Unfortunately, to do it right, you'll want to start of with rebuilding your hinges, which if I'm remember right means taking the fenders off... I can't remember if you can squeeze a wrench in there or not to get all the bolts??
Actually, take your doors off using the hinge pins, make sure you get them both loose before pulling them fully out, install new bushings and pins and maybe your doors will "line up" again. I literally spent an entire weekend on door/fender/hood alignment on my truck.
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10-19-2017, 02:42 PM
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Re: 68 project
Thanks for the tips. When I get bored enough I will probably pull the fenders off and see what I can do from there. I suppose I should rebuild the hinges too. 67ChevyRedneck, those are some straight body lines, nice work!
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10-20-2017, 06:20 AM
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Re: 68 project
Fender and door alignment is definitely not a fun thing, it can and usually is very tedious and time consuming and takes a lot of patience. My hinges are definitely rebuilt, to much money in this ride to skimp now
 especially over a few dollars. All new latches, rods and window tracks, with manual windows they need to roll up and down smoothly for me. 
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10-27-2017, 08:40 PM
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I think this is the first time my build has been on the second page in a long while.
I will be working on it Sunday morning but an update is that I received my visors, door panels and arm rests and dash pad from grumpyolman this week, I have to say these things rock better than planned. I had my stuff covered with old army canvas. Grumpy said he loves to stretch canvas and is finishing up my bench hopefully with in the next couple weeks 
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10-27-2017, 10:10 PM
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"Grumpy said he loves to stretch canvas" ??
You have no idea how many times that material has come close to being fire tested in my fire pit !  BUT , I think you made a good call with it .It matches your build pretty good and should last forever . Wait until you see what surprises I have coming to you with your seat , That's if it doesn't wear me out before I'm done .
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10-30-2017, 08:45 AM
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Re: 68 project
Love, and I mean LOVE the color contrast.
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10-30-2017, 07:12 PM
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Thanks Jesse, I am ready to drive it down the road but still a good bit of work to finish it up
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11-27-2017, 06:14 PM
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Re: 68 project
The dash pad looks great! When do we get to see the seat?!
Question about your rear drop. You said you had 6” springs correct? How much space do you have between the rear and frame before you bottom out? Im trying to figure out if I want 5 or 6 inch springs but I dont have a good reference to go off of because my rear springs were heated.
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12-13-2017, 04:04 PM
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Re: 68 project
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12-13-2017, 04:06 PM
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Good afternoon guys, I am hoping to get back at it during my Christmas vacation and prepare to move her back home after the first of the year. Sometimes life just brings us some unexpected hurdles.
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12-13-2017, 07:20 PM
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I sure hope whatever the event was it didn't set you back too much Larry! Always enjoy seeing your posts and I know how much you want your truck done.
Glad to see you back here and hope that signals that the "event" is in the rear view mirror! David |
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12-13-2017, 09:24 PM
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Re: 68 project
Glad to hear you will be trying to get back at it. Life is full of fun hurdles but we must press on. Take care and enjoy your vacation.
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12-14-2017, 10:19 AM
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Re: 68 project
I had noticed you weren't posting lately and was hoping all was ok. If you need any help moving your project back home let me know.
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12-14-2017, 02:44 PM
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Unfortunately it is far from being in the rear view mirror and has just begun, not sure where it will take me financially now that I have assumed all our assets including the new car I bought my wife. The unfortunate event is a seperation, my wife walked out on me after 15 years and I just went out and bought the Camaro. So now I have all monthly bills the mortgage and 2 car payments, thank God I make a decent living. So I am not really sure where all this will lead to but it is a lot of major adjustments mentally, physically and financially. But I will pull through in one way or another. I appreciate you alls concern and offer of help and may need it before it is over.
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12-14-2017, 06:32 PM
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Re: 68 project
Sorry to hear that and I wish you the best of luck with it all!
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12-14-2017, 07:12 PM
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Re: 68 project
Just let me know if I can help somehow. We all need a little help every now and then. Saw the Dixon Custom Cabinetry truck the other day. Got by me before I realized what it was. Take care.
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12-14-2017, 08:29 PM
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Re: 68 project
Hey Larry, I'm sorry to hear that man! I'm to far away to just drop by, but if you ever do a planned work day/weekend, you can bet your a$$ I'll drive over and help. I figure after all the dealings we've done, I'm good for a road trip...but I won't go through Atlanta & sure as He77 won"t be stopping at IKEA...
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12-15-2017, 07:28 AM
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Re: 68 project
I really like your build! I haven’t read the entire thread, can you tell me the paint color and brand/type on it. I love the contrast of colors.
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12-15-2017, 10:44 AM
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Self etching primer with a Sherwin Williams satin clearhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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12-15-2017, 11:36 AM
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12-15-2017, 05:06 PM
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12-15-2017, 05:54 PM
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Yes, and a close up pic of the color please.
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12-17-2017, 10:48 PM
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Re: 68 project
been a while my freind I have been work busy, sorry to hear of your misfortune ... I believe one door shuts another opens I went thru something similar, believe it or not 40 years ago...good luck hang in there....
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