68 project

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by rusty76

Looks good. If I hadn't been working over at Smoking Harley Davidson today I would've. Come and hung out. I couldve supervised. Lol. What kind of wire loom/holders are you using? I like'em

Sorry, I totally missed your question here, I bought the wire looms off Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[rusty76]

Thanks. I’ll check them out.

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by 72_swb

Sounds a lot like mine. The tool aid crimpers do an awesome job on packard 56 terminals.

Let me know when you are on your way to get started

[GR8-68]

Had a pretty productive day today at the truck shop, thanks to chknfrmr, got the rear glass in, steering column mounted and steering shaft installed, master cylinder bolted in, grill assembled and bolted in, front caliper bolted on drivers side, drivers fender mounted, front bumper mounted and set the hood on to check alignment. Planning to try and finish the doors up this week so they can be mounted.

[GR8-68]

[cknfrmr]

I still cant believe last weekend it was a frame with a motor n transmission on it. Its really coming together quickly. The countless hours that you spent getting it to just perfect really paid off. Its truly a one of a kind truck. Seeing it in person and how everything ties in and together is amazing. Glad I am able to give you a hand and hang out. Its a great way unwind and learn a bunch about restoration of these beauties.

[GR8-68]

It is hard to believe it is actually going together. I am working on the tach cluster piecing it together. Time to get the doors finished up nd hung and get all the glass in this ride. Get rhe brake fluid topped off and bled out and check for any lleaks

[67ChevyRedneck]

Oh no, you missed a spot!

looking good Larry!

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Oh no, you missed a spot!

looking good Larry!

No man, that is patina !!! Wanted to check my fitment before finishing it out, and it does I have to add to an edge about 3/16. I am seeing an end to this somewhere. .

[hewittca]

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.

[GR8-68]

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.

[67ChevyRedneck]

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.

[hewittca]

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!

[GR8-68]

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.

[GR8-68]

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

[Grumpy old man]

"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 .

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

"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 .

Sorry, I had to insert some sarcasm. I really do appreciate all the hard work. And can't wait to get it all installed

[GR8-68]

Did some work on the project 68 today, a sneak peak at Grumpy's favorite project of 2017
Gotthe dash pad and visors and floor mat door seals and sill plates installed today. Starting to look like a truck finally. 😊

[cknfrmr]

What is that shiny substance in the door jam in pic #2? It hurts my eyes. LOL. Looking good my friend looking good.

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by cknfrmr

What is that shiny substance in the door jam in pic #2? It hurts my eyes. LOL. Looking good my friend looking good.

I know right, it matches the shiny thing on the dash. I guess I am ready to be done with it. I feel time is running low on the building at some point soon

[cknfrmr]

I hear ya. Its about time for me to cover mine up for the winter. I already don't have a building and my Dad broke his wrist so I'm gonna have to get the leaves up and haul all the wood n stuff up to the house for him for next few months.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Love, and I mean LOVE the color contrast.

[GR8-68]

Thanks Jesse, I am ready to drive it down the road but still a good bit of work to finish it up

[hewittca]

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.

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by hewittca

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.

Good afternoon Corey, sorry life has some things come into event that was very unplanned and interfered with any projects including project 68, anyway the seat is near completion and ready to come home from Knoxville. I will check that number as soon as I can but I know it is not much, seems like from memory it was 2-3 inches. and I have the 6" drop springs. Here is an ebay link I actually bought mine through summit.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hotchkis-Pe...item5450fbad63