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[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

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

Drive shaft installed
Hood metal welded on the front of the hood
weld in the backing plates for the mirrows done both doors
Intake mounted waiting for proper gaskets
Valve covers waiting for intake installed
Re-attach the parking brake cable to rear cable done
ordering new chrome alt 80 amp and installing it no big deal this item

[gdavis]

Today, I got some parts in. not to many but a few.
6 emblems I order a while back. mirrow backing plate now I have both of them.
I am waiting for the rear turn signal lens.
Going to drop off the template for the brackets to be cut out of alunium 3/8 x 2 1/2 stock

[gdavis]

Today, I welded the backing plates for the door mirrows. I also re-attached the parking brake cable. Waiting for the carrier bearing bracket to arive so I can install the drive shaft. Maybe I will get to go to the welding shop tomorrow to order the metal for the hood and the rear turn signal mounting plates.

[Xeen]

George you should see if your buddy has a nicer hood you can start with so you dont have to fix that one, if he doesn't have one hoods are usually pretty inexpensive you should be able to find a good one locally.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

George you should see if your buddy has a nicer hood you can start with so you dont have to fix that one, if he doesn't have one hoods are usually pretty inexpensive you should be able to find a good one locally.

He only has one 67/68 and he is going to use it.

[gdavis]

Today, I had several parts that came in.

valve cover gaskets part number 7201 Edelbrock
intake gaskets for the Edelbrock valve covers
2 sets of 6'' valve cover hold downs chrome Edelbrock
oil filer chrome with boetie on it that fits on the Edelbrock valve cover
wing boetie nut that fits on the chrome air filter
8 stanless bolts and washes for the vave covers
67/68 rear tail light lens

I order
dash cluster
2 step down push and pull door locks polish alunium
2 chrome sun visor clips polish alunium


I am getting to my limit again for this month

[Xeen]

Good deal George.
That's everything you need to get it running right?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Good deal George.
That's everything you need to get it running right?

yea it should be. I am working on the carpet now.

[gdavis]

I picked up some stanless bolts and washer today. Going to use them on the engine compartment. They look a lot nicer than regular bolts. I also got some red wire looms for the distributor wires.
I ordered a black carpet today also. It came from another board member. He bought it for his truck, but changed his direction. I got it for a song. Couldn't pass it up. It is still in the box with pading. so it looks like the carb will have to wait till next mont. I need the carpet before I need the carb.

[gdavis]

tail light lens came in today and the chrome therostat housing. Going down south tomorrow. There is a guy that is selling a lot of parts so we shall see.

[Inthuwind]

Great work, subscribed!!!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Inthuwind

Great work, subscribed!!!

Thanks for stopping by and seeing my build. I still have a long way to go. But it is only time.

[gdavis]

Went south and tried to buy some parts today But didnt make a deal so I came back with only a door panel trim. But I did meet a very nice guy down in Tarpon Springs, Fl. He drives a 1970 fleet side long wheel base 10 and it looks real nice. We talked for almost an hour.
So the trip was not a total loss.

[zicc1835]

very nice work great work ethic....subscribed

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

very nice work great work ethic....subscribed

thanks I do try and get off the sofa once in while.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by gdavis

thanks I do try and get off the sofa once in while.

i get accused of getting on the couch every now and then..... i see we are close in age where we make every minute count and enjoy the time in the shop more than the couch

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

i get accused of getting on the couch every now and then..... i see we are close in age where we make every minute count and enjoy the time in the shop more than the couch

A body in motion is what I try to keep doing. Thanks for stopping by. George

[cubber]

Wow, George, you are getting a lot done! it's all those little things that add up.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by cubber

Wow, George, you are getting a lot done! it's all those little things that add up.

When I started this build I thought to myself. This parts only cost a few dollars new so I will replace it. Well a hundred parts well you do the math.

[gdavis]

Today, I installed my heat shield insulation. I still got to install my floor sound deadener. I probably got ahead of myself. But what the hey. At least I did something on the old girl instead of setting on the couch. One day this week I want to install the intake and distributor and wires. Maybe the valve covers Maybe.

[cubber]

Looks very space age with the heat shield! I will be doing mine soon!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by cubber

Looks very space age with the heat shield! I will be doing mine soon!

yes and one day it will blast down the hiway

[Low Elco]

Lookin' good, George!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Lookin' good, George!

thank a lot guy.

[gdavis]

Today, I recieved my carrier bearing bracket in the mail. sand blasted and painted it black. maybe tomorrow I will install it on the truck.