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03-25-2007, 11:57 PM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Ok made some progress today. I got the core support installed. That was all I had time for today.
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03-30-2007, 01:28 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
UPDATE: Radiator is almost in, got the wiring just about redone to the fuse block until I noticed that I have a piece of the wiring harness cut. Not sure how I did it but its chewed enough to warrant a new one. Took tomorrow off to run some errands and a few hours to work on the truck. Will post pics of the updates tomorrow.
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03-30-2007, 02:14 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Great lookin Build
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03-30-2007, 01:07 PM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Here are the pics of where I am at with the progress. Its starting to look like a truck again hahhaahha.
    
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03-30-2007, 01:08 PM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
And 1 more
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03-30-2007, 11:51 PM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Ok I got some more done today. This time on the inside.
I was looking at the old fuse panel wiring harness when I noticed a lot of surface rust on the inside surrounding the lip of the hole that the steering column goes through. After about 15 mins with the cordless drill and a wire wheel we now have this. Its not the best job but I took it to bare metal, put 2 coats or rustoleum primer with 2 topcoats to boot. Hope it will hold until I get the cab done next year.   
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03-30-2007, 11:53 PM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Here are the pics of the new fuelcellguy fuel cell and my new fender sitting in my truck just calling me to start working on them. LOL Hoping that I can get the fuel cell in by this summer.
 
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03-30-2007, 11:54 PM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
And last but not least here is a pic of the new fuse panel and wiring harnesses. I am so glad I spent the $$ on this harness. The original looked like a chipmunk on crack got hungry and went after it. I have never seen so many splices for who knows what..
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03-31-2007, 12:18 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Get rid of that rubber floor mat. My Blazer had one and it had rust in it because they trap moisture under them!! Use carpet it'll dry out. Looks good man.
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03-31-2007, 12:22 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
The plan is to get sounds deadner
 lots of it and carpet.
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04-02-2007, 12:17 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
I made some more progress on it. I got the water pump pulley and fan clutch with fan installed. Have to order a new engine harness do to a umm hmm mistake on my part
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04-04-2007, 01:38 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Ok more progress made here. I now have the power steering pump back on and the hoses are connected. Getting closer.
   
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04-04-2007, 01:38 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
  
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04-04-2007, 01:39 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
I dont have that piece that comes down and bolts across the hoses to keep them in place. Gotta love previous owners taking stuff off LOL
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04-07-2007, 07:33 PM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Made more progress today. I got the exhaust on the passenger side all hooked up. Now I need a heat riser gasket for the drivers side and I will be ready to get started on that side. Once that is done I will hook up the alternator and get it belted up.
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04-08-2007, 08:44 PM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
I got the drivers side exhaust manifold on today. Also got the alternator along with the belts for the alternator and power steering.
Pass Side Exhaust   Driver Side Exhaust with Alternator  Center shot 
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04-08-2007, 08:45 PM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
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04-08-2007, 08:47 PM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Its starting to look like a functional engine bay again
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04-08-2007, 09:22 PM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Lookin' Good!
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04-10-2007, 12:27 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
I must be getting close to the end. ITS GOT HEADLIGHTS!!
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04-10-2007, 12:29 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Now all I gotta do is take off the chrome strips from the grill then take the grill to the blaster to get it blasted and shot in dp90
The chrome is messed up pretty good so I will have to either get lucky and find some nos or pay for the repop. That of course comes after I remove the pass side fender and take him to the blaster first
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04-10-2007, 01:52 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Man, this is fun to watch! Mine was a little further along when you started, but I think I am losing ground. Knowing I'm not the only one fighting with the nickel and dime stuff helps. Just seems like everything you touch has a small surprise waiting.Keep up the great work- the way you feel about your truck shows in all the little things you are doing. Why does wax and grease remover have to dry overnight?
Good on ya!
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04-10-2007, 01:56 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Yep it is fun to go out do take a before pic and then do some work and take a after pic. Lets me know what I got left to do LOL. Waiting for a engine wiring harness to arrive and I got the inside to do. Gotta get some sound deadner for this thing in there to.
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04-13-2007, 01:06 AM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Well it's looking like the engine harness is going to be here next Monday so I am going to have a look at the cab and see what my plan of attack will be on removing the old sound deadner will be.
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04-13-2007, 05:15 PM
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
New engine harness has arrived.
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