1968

[gdavis]

I took the column apart and found a little worn out parts. I had another one here and used the parts from it. Works as good as it can for now. I need to get a new shifter linkage. The one I have is 46 years old and needs replaceing. I put it all together and installed it and had to remove it for It didn't line up just right. but the third time was a charm.

[gdavis]

Today some parts came in.
Both rear brake lines
Both rear view mirrows with extra arms.

I will install the brake lines tomorrow. I wrap the mirrows in some cloth and put them up untill I get ready for them. I need to start installing stuff for I am running out of room.

[Mustard72]

Looking good George. August 24 is right around the corner.

I'm out of room, too, and my wife has requested that we be able to get at least one car in the garage this winter. Making room by installing parts is awfully fun, though, isn't it?

A couple of pages ago, you mentioned replacing the rubber boot on the brake pushrod between the firewall and the booster. Where did you get the boot? Local parts store? I haven't seen one on line anywhere. Granted, I haven't looked to hard yet, but still...

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Looking good George. August 24 is right around the corner.

I'm out of room, too, and my wife has requested that we be able to get at least one car in the garage this winter. Making room by installing parts is awfully fun, though, isn't it?

A couple of pages ago, you mentioned replacing the rubber boot on the brake pushrod between the firewall and the booster. Where did you get the boot? Local parts store? I haven't seen one on line anywhere. Granted, I haven't looked to hard yet, but still...

yea it is. week inn afte the next. I had mine. Just forgot to install it when I put it together. sorry

[gdavis]

Today i installed the last two rear brake lines. I AM DONE WITH THE BRAKES. except for bleeding them.
here is a picture of the mirrow and arms I got in the mail yesterday. I was going to paint the mirrows orange, but the price of the mirrow were great so i will leave them chrome. The arms I really have not made my mind up on them. orange or black what do you guys think????????




In one of the pictures you can see a 1/2 inch gap between the steering wheel and the column. Is that normal just asking. also I had a extra set of mirrow arms that I got from a trade. So I sold them and made a difference for the good set I bought. The good set cost me half what they would have cost. Love it when somethings come together.

[Xeen]

Hey George;
The gap between the column and the steering wheel can't be helped because that steering wheel wasn't designed for that column.
As far as the mirror arms go I would paint them orange because they would look out of place if they were black considering everything else is orange.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Hey George;
The gap between the column and the steering wheel can't be helped because that steering wheel wasn't designed for that column.
As far as the mirror arms go I would paint them orange because they would look out of place if they were black considering everything else is orange.

yea that really sucks. Oh well It will do untill I find a 68 wheel cheap.

[cubber]

You'll be on the road soon!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by cubber

You'll be on the road soon!

I sure hope so. I am planning on intering it in the Christmas parade in Crystal River this year.

[gdavis]

Today I went over to a friends house and got another vent window frame, sun visor rod and a few odd and end parts. I had three vent windows stored over there and none of them were any good. All for free he is a good guy. We help each other out a lot. Freinds like him don't grow on trees. Brian I might have a new set of parking brake arms coming my way this next week. I will let you know.

[gdavis]

Well I finshed sand blasting the visor rods and the vent windows frames. Here is the results of my work thus far. Monday I will paint them orange so the paint will have time cure before I try to install the glass. This will give me time to order all the parts I need to fix both vent windows and seal for both doors.

[Xeen]

Very nice George, I like the attention to detail.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Very nice George, I like the attention to detail.

thanks Brian

[cubber]

I found something for you today!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by cubber

I found something for you today!

I sent you a PM.

[gdavis]

Hope everyone had a good Sunday. Nothing was done on ole patches today.

[gdavis]

Today I was going to paint the vent arms and visor rods orange. I looked and seen I had both the same side. So I cut the pivot off of another vent window and welded it on the one I had sand blasted and primed. Looks good. I hope to paint it up tomorrow and let it cure so I can repair the rubbers on them.

[Mustard72]

Good progress, George! I vote for black mirror arms, but I'be always had a thing for orange and black (or yellow and black, obviously).
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[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Good progress, George! I vote for black mirror arms, but I'be always had a thing for orange and black (or yellow and black, obviously).
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yea, I can see why you have a thing for yellow. That is why they call you mustard. But I will stick to orange or chrome to match the mirrows. Have not made up my mind. Have you done anything else on your truck lately.

[SeTx67]

Moving right along George. Keep up the good work
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[gdavis]

Originally Posted by SeTx67

Moving right along George. Keep up the good work
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Thanks a lot. I try and keep a steady pace.

[Xeen]

Lookin good George, you will be done painting everything before you know it.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Lookin good George, you will be done painting everything before you know it.

I sure hope so. Now I need to order parts for the vent windows. after I pay for a power steering pump and brackets. One thing at a time I guess.

[gdavis]

Here are vent frames and parts I painted up. Letting the sun bake it dry.

[~Whitey~]

Looks great George! Man you've been painting parts for a long time! Where did you get your 8/350 emblems and how much? Are you happy with the quality of them?