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cubber · 10-17-2013, 10:37 PM

Good progress, George! Don't work too hard!

gdavis · 10-18-2013, 06:27 PM

Thanks matt it is getting a little better. But thanks for stoping by.

JD'S 69 · 10-20-2013, 03:28 PM

Thanks for the wiring diagram, right now it's wall art.

gdavis · 10-20-2013, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD'S 69

Thanks for the wiring diagram, right now it's wall art.

Hey guy:
I hope it will do you better use than wall art. I will be wiring my truck in the near future. Good luck with your build. George

JD'S 69 · 10-21-2013, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdavis

Hey guy:
I hope it will do you better use than wall art. I will be wiring my truck in the near future. Good luck with your build. George

I'm a long way from wiring my truck, but it will come in very handy when I'm ready. Get to feeling better.

gdavis · 10-20-2013, 08:20 PM

Today, the whole family was sick with a stomack bug. I think I was the better of the four. It was nice talking to you today Brian. I wish you luck on wiring your truck. Take plenty pictures for us guys.

gdavis · 10-21-2013, 06:45 PM

Today, I worked on the vent window frame. After I took it apart and cleaned it, I found the rust was a little worse than I thoght. So I cut the rusty part out and replaced it with good metal from another window frame. It turned out real nice. I also installed the mirrow suport bracket. The one that fits inside the door. But somehow I misplaced the other bracket for other door. So I will have to find a relacement.

cubber · 10-22-2013, 09:26 PM

Hope everyone is felling better, George. The vent frames look good.

gdavis · 10-23-2013, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubber

Hope everyone is felling better, George. The vent frames look good.

thanks and everyone here is ok now. The bug went somewhere else.

gdavis · 10-23-2013, 06:49 PM

I ordered the intake, wiring harness and dash cluster today. Eldelbrock high performer 7101.
intake dash, cluster, wiring harness 450.00 so again I have spent my limit this month.

cubber · 10-23-2013, 10:00 PM

Man, George, you are getting close!

gdavis · 10-24-2013, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubber

Man, George, you are getting close!

I am still 6 months off. But it is only time right.

dfwright · 10-23-2013, 11:23 PM

Sounds like you're getting ready to be very busy for a while with all that stuff coming in. You may not have any time to spend more money any time soon!

gdavis · 10-24-2013, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfwright

Sounds like you're getting ready to be very busy for a while with all that stuff coming in. You may not have any time to spend more money any time soon!

picked up two more side jobs this week. Everyone want something done when the weather chanes or they are getting ready for the hoildays. Anyway I sent off for the cluster and the intake today. If I can't work on the truck at least I am able to buy some parts with the extra income from the jobs I am doing.

gdavis · 10-25-2013, 08:18 PM

I finshed one of my side jobs today. The PO of this home got it repo and he got mad and went in the attic and cut all the elect wires to the breaker box.He cut wires all over the house in the attic also. So I rewired the elect breaker box and replaced all the wires. So now only two more fires to put out. Then I am back working on my truck.

Xeen · 10-25-2013, 08:21 PM

Sounds like you are making some nice play money over there George if you keep that up it won't take you long to finish the truck.

gdavis · 10-26-2013, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xeen

Sounds like you are making some nice play money over there George if you keep that up it won't take you long to finish the truck.

yea the money is here but the time is what is killing me.

gdavis · 10-26-2013, 05:24 PM

Today I ordere some parts from speedway.
wiring harness 20 circut 18 fuses
1/4,3/8,1/2,3/4 red slit wire looms
dimmer switch
dimmer switch pig tail

also order a backing plate for my mirrow that goes in the door
2 stepside tail light lens.
3 universal joints for the driveshaft

next week I should have my dash cluster and my edelbrook performer intake.

also I am droppin off my pieces to the hood. The welding shop will break me 2 pieces of 22 gage metal 36 inch long for the nose of my hood.
I am getting real close to having my truck back on the road. or at least a lot of parts to work on when I have the time.

gdavis · 10-29-2013, 12:56 PM

no parts came in yet. Except the three u joints. I will be glad when I can spend some time on the old girl. I will be instaling the first counter top Thursday, then the other three next monday. maybe I can take break for a week or so.

gdavis · 11-01-2013, 09:23 PM

Tomorrow, I will post pictures of the drive shaft. I am going to install the new u-joints and install it in the truck. I need to buy some Kubuta orange for the body of the truck. Tractor supply is my only ave. Then I can start doing some real damage (work)to the truck.

cubber · 11-02-2013, 02:25 PM

That's good, George! Sorry I missed you when I came through. They changed my work schedule, and it was the middle of the night when I came through. Looks like I will be making trips down there more often, though, so we will hook up soon!

gdavis · 11-02-2013, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubber

That's good, George! Sorry I missed you when I came through. They changed my work schedule, and it was the middle of the night when I came through. Looks like I will be making trips down there more often, though, so we will hook up soon!

no problem man

gdavis · 11-02-2013, 06:49 PM

Today I receved my Edelbrock performer intake. It looks sweet. Now I need the right gasket for the intake. Also got 3 u joints and carrier bearing. But I have a problem. I don't have the bracket that attaches to the cross member to install the carrier bearing. It was a one piece drive shaft from GM. But now it is two piece.

picture of intake

picture of u joints and carrie bearing

pictures of drive shaft rebuilt. I have to re-paint the driveshaft. stratched it up a little

gdavis · 11-03-2013, 07:55 PM

I found the bracket for the carrier bearing. So it looks like I will be installing the drive shaft soon.

Xeen · 11-03-2013, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdavis

I found the bracket for the carrier bearing. So it looks like I will be installing the drive shaft soon.

I'm glad to hear it George, what's up next on the punch list?

10-17-2013, 10:37 PM	#1
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 Good progress, George! Don't work too hard! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

10-18-2013, 06:27 PM	#2
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Thanks matt it is getting a little better. But thanks for stoping by. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

10-20-2013, 03:28 PM	#3
JD'S 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baker city Oregon Posts: 268	Re: 1968 Thanks for the wiring diagram, right now it's wall art. __________________ When I stand before god at the at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say," I used everything you gave me" My 69 stepper http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601095

10-20-2013, 08:20 PM	#6
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today, the whole family was sick with a stomack bug. I think I was the better of the four. It was nice talking to you today Brian. I wish you luck on wiring your truck. Take plenty pictures for us guys. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

10-21-2013, 06:45 PM	#7
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today, I worked on the vent window frame. After I took it apart and cleaned it, I found the rust was a little worse than I thoght. So I cut the rusty part out and replaced it with good metal from another window frame. It turned out real nice. I also installed the mirrow suport bracket. The one that fits inside the door. But somehow I misplaced the other bracket for other door. So I will have to find a relacement. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

10-22-2013, 09:26 PM	#8
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 Hope everyone is felling better, George. The vent frames look good. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

10-23-2013, 06:49 PM	#10
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 I ordered the intake, wiring harness and dash cluster today. Eldelbrock high performer 7101. intake dash, cluster, wiring harness 450.00 so again I have spent my limit this month. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper Last edited by gdavis; 10-23-2013 at 06:55 PM.

10-23-2013, 10:00 PM	#11
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 Man, George, you are getting close! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

10-23-2013, 11:23 PM	#13
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: 1968 Sounds like you're getting ready to be very busy for a while with all that stuff coming in. You may not have any time to spend more money any time soon! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

10-25-2013, 08:18 PM	#15
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 I finshed one of my side jobs today. The PO of this home got it repo and he got mad and went in the attic and cut all the elect wires to the breaker box.He cut wires all over the house in the attic also. So I rewired the elect breaker box and replaced all the wires. So now only two more fires to put out. Then I am back working on my truck. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

10-25-2013, 08:21 PM	#16
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: 1968 Sounds like you are making some nice play money over there George if you keep that up it won't take you long to finish the truck. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-26-2013, 05:24 PM	#18
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I ordere some parts from speedway. wiring harness 20 circut 18 fuses 1/4,3/8,1/2,3/4 red slit wire looms dimmer switch dimmer switch pig tail also order a backing plate for my mirrow that goes in the door 2 stepside tail light lens. 3 universal joints for the driveshaft next week I should have my dash cluster and my edelbrook performer intake. also I am droppin off my pieces to the hood. The welding shop will break me 2 pieces of 22 gage metal 36 inch long for the nose of my hood. I am getting real close to having my truck back on the road. or at least a lot of parts to work on when I have the time. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper Last edited by gdavis; 10-26-2013 at 05:30 PM.

10-29-2013, 12:56 PM	#19
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 no parts came in yet. Except the three u joints. I will be glad when I can spend some time on the old girl. I will be instaling the first counter top Thursday, then the other three next monday. maybe I can take break for a week or so. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper Last edited by gdavis; 10-30-2013 at 10:14 PM.

11-01-2013, 09:23 PM	#20
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Tomorrow, I will post pictures of the drive shaft. I am going to install the new u-joints and install it in the truck. I need to buy some Kubuta orange for the body of the truck. Tractor supply is my only ave. Then I can start doing some real damage (work)to the truck. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

11-02-2013, 02:25 PM	#21
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 That's good, George! Sorry I missed you when I came through. They changed my work schedule, and it was the middle of the night when I came through. Looks like I will be making trips down there more often, though, so we will hook up soon! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!



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11-02-2013, 06:49 PM	#23
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I receved my Edelbrock performer intake. It looks sweet. Now I need the right gasket for the intake. Also got 3 u joints and carrier bearing. But I have a problem. I don't have the bracket that attaches to the cross member to install the carrier bearing. It was a one piece drive shaft from GM. But now it is two piece. picture of intake picture of u joints and carrie bearing pictures of drive shaft rebuilt. I have to re-paint the driveshaft. stratched it up a little __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper Last edited by gdavis; 11-05-2013 at 08:02 PM.

11-03-2013, 07:55 PM	#24
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 I found the bracket for the carrier bearing. So it looks like I will be installing the drive shaft soon. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

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