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gdavis · 11-13-2013, 06:52 PM

Today I installed the carrier bearing bracket.

Then I installed the drive shaft. It looks like I will kave to do some sanding on the driveshaft. It has two rings on the tube from the vise. I even had a towel wraped around the tube. But still it came thru as you can see.

I also installed the wind shield wiper motor with pump.

tomorrow I hope to install the wiper arms and the cowl.
made a appointment with the welding shop for the hood metal. I was going to get another hood. But metal is cheap and labor is free.

kowboy63 · 11-13-2013, 09:26 PM

Looking good, I enjoy seeing your progress.

gdavis · 11-14-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kowboy63

Looking good, I enjoy seeing your progress.

Thanks and happy building.

gdavis · 11-14-2013, 08:58 PM

Today, I installed the wiper arms. Took about 5 minutes. lost the clip on the arms so i need to get one. Has anyone have a extra one.

gdavis · 11-15-2013, 07:31 PM

Didn't do anything on the truck today. It rained and just couldn't get myself movatived enough to get outside. But who knows maybe tomorrow. Going to pick up my Alt and top radiator hose tomorrow. I also need to find my speed-ometer cable and install it.

gdavis · 11-16-2013, 08:25 PM

Today I recieved some parts. They came from All America Billet. A set of metal chrome door locks and a set of metal chrome visor clips. They look sweet. And the best part is that they will never wear out for they are metal.
A top radiator hose and a Alt. Now I can get the engine all button up. The edelbrock intake and the Edelbrock valve covers and the distributor and wires. along with the Alt and hose. One step at a time.

I will post pictures of the rest Monday.
Their are some really nice guys on this board. LockDoc is sending me the clip for the wiper arms. Way to go lockDoc and thanks a lot.

cubber · 11-17-2013, 05:45 PM

Still lookin good, buddy!

gdavis · 11-17-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cubber

Still lookin good, buddy!

thanks and how are you doing lately

gdavis · 11-17-2013, 07:49 PM

Today I was rummaging through my parts and I found a fiberglass glove box. It looks like someone applied fiberglass to the paper box and pulled the paper off. so I cleaned it up and painted it gloss black. I didn't like the gloss paint so I went with flat and it looks a lot better.

It has a small crack in the top of the fiberglass but that is never seen.

cubber · 11-18-2013, 12:21 AM

That's pretty cool! I been doing ok, just working, and getting ready to move, so no truck time for a bit, but watching your progress helps me feel better!

gdavis · 11-18-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cubber

That's pretty cool! I been doing ok, just working, and getting ready to move, so no truck time for a bit, but watching your progress helps me feel better!

Are you moving local or long distance.

gdavis · 11-18-2013, 07:46 PM

Today, I recived somemore parts.
Top radiator hose.

thermostate housing chrome.

thermostate 190.

edelbrock intake gasket.

alternator
I need the water outlet for the edelbrock intake. Does anyone know if it is the standard fitting for all the intakes?

Tomorrow I hope to install the edelbrock intake on the engine. There's nothing to stop me from doing so except motovation. I also want to install the HEI distributor and wires.
If I have enough time I will mount the alt and top radiator hose.

gdavis · 11-18-2013, 07:58 PM

December 1st I fly up to Il. Going to drive a moving truck back. I hope it is nice weather for this southern does not like the snow.

cubber · 11-18-2013, 09:14 PM

That water neck should fit fine, George. As long as the angle is good, you are fine.

I am moving about 40 mi away, closer to church and work, bigger house and bigger shop!

gdavis · 11-19-2013, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubber

That water neck should fit fine, George. As long as the angle is good, you are fine.

I am moving about 40 mi away, closer to church and work, bigger house and bigger shop!

The bigger shop is a plus. one can't have too large of a shop good luck. so far snow is not a issue

gdavis · 11-19-2013, 06:53 PM

Today was the first time I could spend the day working on my truck. Got to install some parts that I have had stored for months.
installed the new chrome thermostate houseing on the Edelbrock intake

I mounted thealt also

then I installed the new HEI distributor

Then came the valve covers from edelbrock

It is starting to look like a engine now. I hope I can do my distributor wires tomorrow.

sduckworth13 · 11-19-2013, 07:22 PM

George you do nice clean work, looks great!!

gdavis · 11-20-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

George you do nice clean work, looks great!!

Thanks I do try.

mcbassin · 11-19-2013, 08:39 PM

Lots of good progress. Love all the new parts. that powerplant is looking sweet too.

gdavis · 11-20-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Lots of good progress. Love all the new parts. that powerplant is looking sweet too.

Yea it shows what a few new parts willdo.

dfwright · 11-20-2013, 11:36 AM

It's really looking very nice! Excellent work!

gdavis · 11-20-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwright

It's really looking very nice! Excellent work!

thanks.

gdavis · 11-21-2013, 06:33 PM

Today my new carpet came in and is put up untill I need it. I also got the clip for the wind shield wiper arms and the speed o-meter cable. Going to install them tomorrow.

Mustard72 · 11-21-2013, 08:28 PM

Nice progress, George. If you get lost in Illinois on December 1 and end up 5 hours north in Rusk County, look me up.

gdavis · 11-22-2013, 06:46 PM

Stepside rear turn signal lens came in today. Now I have a new set to go back on the truck. I have a major set back today. I have to pull the transmission and replace the flex plate. I was told that the six cly and the 8 cly flex plate was the same. I should have investagated it before jumping into installing it. The starter does not even come close to ingaging the flex plate. But I have learned a lot since I started this build. One thing is don't assume nothing. Now I have about 6 hours worth of work to do. I should get my door panel trim this next week. The dash cluster also.

11-13-2013, 06:52 PM	#1
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I installed the carrier bearing bracket. Then I installed the drive shaft. It looks like I will kave to do some sanding on the driveshaft. It has two rings on the tube from the vise. I even had a towel wraped around the tube. But still it came thru as you can see. I also installed the wind shield wiper motor with pump. tomorrow I hope to install the wiper arms and the cowl. made a appointment with the welding shop for the hood metal. I was going to get another hood. But metal is cheap and labor is free. __________________ 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; 11-16-2013 at 08:29 PM.

11-13-2013, 09:26 PM	#2
kowboy63 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 193	Re: 1968 Looking good, I enjoy seeing your progress.

11-14-2013, 08:58 PM	#4
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today, I installed the wiper arms. Took about 5 minutes. lost the clip on the arms so i need to get one. Has anyone have a extra one. __________________ 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

11-15-2013, 07:31 PM	#5
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Didn't do anything on the truck today. It rained and just couldn't get myself movatived enough to get outside. But who knows maybe tomorrow. Going to pick up my Alt and top radiator hose tomorrow. I also need to find my speed-ometer cable and install it. __________________ 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

11-16-2013, 08:25 PM	#6
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I recieved some parts. They came from All America Billet. A set of metal chrome door locks and a set of metal chrome visor clips. They look sweet. And the best part is that they will never wear out for they are metal. A top radiator hose and a Alt. Now I can get the engine all button up. The edelbrock intake and the Edelbrock valve covers and the distributor and wires. along with the Alt and hose. One step at a time. I will post pictures of the rest Monday. Their are some really nice guys on this board. LockDoc is sending me the clip for the wiper arms. Way to go lockDoc and thanks a lot. __________________ 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; 11-16-2013 at 08:36 PM.

11-17-2013, 05:45 PM	#7
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 Still lookin good, buddy! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

11-17-2013, 07:49 PM	#9
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I was rummaging through my parts and I found a fiberglass glove box. It looks like someone applied fiberglass to the paper box and pulled the paper off. so I cleaned it up and painted it gloss black. I didn't like the gloss paint so I went with flat and it looks a lot better. It has a small crack in the top of the fiberglass but that is never seen. __________________ 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; 11-17-2013 at 08:31 PM.

11-18-2013, 12:21 AM	#10
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 That's pretty cool! I been doing ok, just working, and getting ready to move, so no truck time for a bit, but watching your progress helps me feel better! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

11-18-2013, 07:46 PM	#12
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today, I recived somemore parts. Top radiator hose. thermostate housing chrome. thermostate 190. edelbrock intake gasket. alternator I need the water outlet for the edelbrock intake. Does anyone know if it is the standard fitting for all the intakes? Tomorrow I hope to install the edelbrock intake on the engine. There's nothing to stop me from doing so except motovation. I also want to install the HEI distributor and wires. If I have enough time I will mount the alt and top radiator hose. __________________ 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; 07-25-2014 at 01:02 AM.

11-18-2013, 07:58 PM	#13
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 December 1st I fly up to Il. Going to drive a moving truck back. I hope it is nice weather for this southern does not like the snow. __________________ 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

11-18-2013, 09:14 PM	#14
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 That water neck should fit fine, George. As long as the angle is good, you are fine. I am moving about 40 mi away, closer to church and work, bigger house and bigger shop! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

11-19-2013, 06:53 PM	#16
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today was the first time I could spend the day working on my truck. Got to install some parts that I have had stored for months. installed the new chrome thermostate houseing on the Edelbrock intake I mounted thealt also then I installed the new HEI distributor Then came the valve covers from edelbrock It is starting to look like a engine now. I hope I can do my distributor wires tomorrow. __________________ 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; 11-19-2013 at 07:04 PM.

11-19-2013, 07:22 PM	#17
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: 1968 George you do nice clean work, looks great!! __________________ Scott

11-19-2013, 08:39 PM	#19
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1968 Lots of good progress. Love all the new parts. that powerplant is looking sweet too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-20-2013, 11:36 AM	#21
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: 1968 It's really looking very nice! Excellent work! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017



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11-21-2013, 06:33 PM	#23
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today my new carpet came in and is put up untill I need it. I also got the clip for the wind shield wiper arms and the speed o-meter cable. Going to install them tomorrow. __________________ 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

11-21-2013, 08:28 PM	#24
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 1968 Nice progress, George. If you get lost in Illinois on December 1 and end up 5 hours north in Rusk County, look me up. __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

11-22-2013, 06:46 PM	#25
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Stepside rear turn signal lens came in today. Now I have a new set to go back on the truck. I have a major set back today. I have to pull the transmission and replace the flex plate. I was told that the six cly and the 8 cly flex plate was the same. I should have investagated it before jumping into installing it. The starter does not even come close to ingaging the flex plate. But I have learned a lot since I started this build. One thing is don't assume nothing. Now I have about 6 hours worth of work to do. I should get my door panel trim this next week. The dash cluster also. __________________ 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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