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swamp rat · 11-22-2013, 08:45 PM

Setbacks seem to be the name of the game with these trucks, i have had and continue to have my share.

gdavis · 11-23-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Setbacks seem to be the name of the game with these trucks, i have had and continue to have my share.

If it wasn't for de backs I probably would not have anything to do.

cubber · 11-23-2013, 04:19 PM

I know how you feel, George. You will get it sorted, though.

gdavis · 11-23-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cubber

I know how you feel, George. You will get it sorted, though.

Yea I did get it figured out. Replace the flywheel/flex plate

gdavis · 11-23-2013, 09:02 PM

Got somemore parts in today. Heater hose fitting and chrome plugs for the edelbrock intake.

New flex plate. There is a large difference between the two. The six cly is 12 7/8 inches and the v8 350 is 14 1 /4 inches from side to side

I movied the transmission back about 8 to 10 inche. Pulled the old six cly fex plate off the rear of th engine.

Monday I will insall the flex plate and re-install the transmissin.
It sounds a lot harder than it really was. Piece of cake.
Going to install with locktite on the bolts this time. I think I should have done this the first time. Here is the torque specks for the bolts. 60 Lbs on the engine side 6 bolts with star washers and locktite and 46 Lbs on the torque converter side three bolts with locktite.

gdavis · 11-24-2013, 06:15 PM

A cool Sunday so I did not do anything on the truck.

gdavis · 11-25-2013, 08:01 PM

Well today I re-installed the transmission. The transmission never hit the floor. I left the transmission mount attached to the cross member. Removed the ten bolts attaching it to the frame. Jacked up the rear of the motor. Slid the transmission back with a come-a-long. use two pieces of 1/4 all thread and two pieces of short chain. Used them to slide it back in place. It was the easiest transmission I ever pull and replaced the fly wheel.

I also replaced the filter in the transmission. It was the cleanest pan I ever seen. just a little wipe and it was clean.Then replaced the gasket and r-installed the pan.

I see a couple places that I missed with the chevy orange. I will repaint tomorrow.

I recieved two door panel top trim today. All I have to do is polish them up and they will look new again. I will put them up untill I need them. Anothe fine day here in Florida. Got eveything done that I wanted too.

gdavis · 11-26-2013, 08:05 PM

Today I re-painted the transmission pan. I painted a lot of other parts also. I will install the starter tomorrow and test it to see if the fly whell isok.

Low Elco · 11-27-2013, 11:26 AM

Gettin' close!

gdavis · 11-27-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Gettin' close!

yea but not close enough

mcbassin · 11-27-2013, 12:06 PM

Very nice progress!

gdavis · 11-27-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice progress!

thanks a lot and good luck with your build.

gdavis · 11-27-2013, 07:48 PM

Today is the first cold snap we have had this winter. near freezing. and raining so nothing was done on the truck.

gdavis · 11-28-2013, 10:36 AM

Today Is Thursday thanksgiving and I want to give all you a guys a very warm holiday.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.

cubber · 11-29-2013, 02:38 AM

Happy Thanksgiving, George!

gdavis · 11-29-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cubber

Happy Thanksgiving, George!

thanks and the same to you.

gdavis · 11-29-2013, 07:38 PM

Today, I installed the started. I also mounted the alt. and the HEI distributor wires.

As you can see I still need the wire rails to make it look neat.
This will be my last update for a week. I am flying up north to Rockford Ill. I am glad that we had some nice weather to work on the truck before I left.

Mustard72 · 11-30-2013, 02:51 PM

Looks good, George. Way to overcome your setback. Engine looks pretty sharp with that aluminum intake on there. Thinking of getting my starter and some other stuff installed this weekend, too.

gdavis · 12-04-2013, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustard72

Looks good, George. Way to overcome your setback. Engine looks pretty sharp with that aluminum intake on there. Thinking of getting my starter and some other stuff installed this weekend, too.

thanks I made trip without a problem.

gdavis · 12-04-2013, 07:22 PM

Well guys I made it home from up-state Il. with no problem. All that worring over some snow. No snow at all. But now I hear there is snow on the ground after I left. What timing.
Going to rest a few days and start with some work on the old girl.

Mustard72 · 12-04-2013, 09:18 PM

Yep (at least up here). Lots of heavy wet snow with a cold snap coming which means the roads will be icy rutted up messes. Enjoy Florida!

HotRod C/10 · 12-04-2013, 09:17 PM

What linkage are you running with the newer style trans selector?

gdavis · 12-05-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

What linkage are you running with the newer style trans selector?

everything is stock from the factory

HotRod C/10 · 12-05-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gdavis

everything is stock from the factory

That's not the 67-72 trans selector? someone must have changed it at some point ....got any pics of th linkage from column to trans?

gdavis · 12-06-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

That's not the 67-72 trans selector? someone must have changed it at some point ....got any pics of th linkage from column to trans?

I will take some tomorrow and post them. George

11-22-2013, 08:45 PM	#1
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 1968 Setbacks seem to be the name of the game with these trucks, i have had and continue to have my share. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-23-2013, 04:19 PM	#3
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 I know how you feel, George. You will get it sorted, though. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

11-23-2013, 09:02 PM	#5
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Got somemore parts in today. Heater hose fitting and chrome plugs for the edelbrock intake. New flex plate. There is a large difference between the two. The six cly is 12 7/8 inches and the v8 350 is 14 1 /4 inches from side to side I movied the transmission back about 8 to 10 inche. Pulled the old six cly fex plate off the rear of th engine. Monday I will insall the flex plate and re-install the transmissin. It sounds a lot harder than it really was. Piece of cake. Going to install with locktite on the bolts this time. I think I should have done this the first time. Here is the torque specks for the bolts. 60 Lbs on the engine side 6 bolts with star washers and locktite and 46 Lbs on the torque converter side three bolts with locktite. __________________ 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; 11-24-2013 at 11:33 AM.

11-24-2013, 06:15 PM	#6
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 A cool Sunday so I did not do anything on 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

11-25-2013, 08:01 PM	#7
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Well today I re-installed the transmission. The transmission never hit the floor. I left the transmission mount attached to the cross member. Removed the ten bolts attaching it to the frame. Jacked up the rear of the motor. Slid the transmission back with a come-a-long. use two pieces of 1/4 all thread and two pieces of short chain. Used them to slide it back in place. It was the easiest transmission I ever pull and replaced the fly wheel. I also replaced the filter in the transmission. It was the cleanest pan I ever seen. just a little wipe and it was clean.Then replaced the gasket and r-installed the pan. I see a couple places that I missed with the chevy orange. I will repaint tomorrow. I recieved two door panel top trim today. All I have to do is polish them up and they will look new again. I will put them up untill I need them. Anothe fine day here in Florida. Got eveything done that I wanted too. __________________ 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 01:00 AM.

11-26-2013, 08:05 PM	#8
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I re-painted the transmission pan. I painted a lot of other parts also. I will install the starter tomorrow and test it to see if the fly whell isok. __________________ 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

11-27-2013, 11:26 AM	#9
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1968 Gettin' close! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

11-27-2013, 12:06 PM	#11
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1968 Very nice progress! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-27-2013, 07:48 PM	#13
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today is the first cold snap we have had this winter. near freezing. and raining so nothing was done on 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

11-28-2013, 10:36 AM	#14
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today Is Thursday thanksgiving and I want to give all you a guys a very warm holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to all. __________________ 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

11-29-2013, 02:38 AM	#15
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 Happy Thanksgiving, George! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

11-29-2013, 07:38 PM	#17
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today, I installed the started. I also mounted the alt. and the HEI distributor wires. As you can see I still need the wire rails to make it look neat. This will be my last update for a week. I am flying up north to Rockford Ill. I am glad that we had some nice weather to work on the truck before I left. __________________ 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

11-30-2013, 02:51 PM	#18
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 1968 Looks good, George. Way to overcome your setback. Engine looks pretty sharp with that aluminum intake on there. Thinking of getting my starter and some other stuff installed this weekend, too. __________________ 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.

12-04-2013, 07:22 PM	#20
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Well guys I made it home from up-state Il. with no problem. All that worring over some snow. No snow at all. But now I hear there is snow on the ground after I left. What timing. Going to rest a few days and start with some work on the old girl. __________________ 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

12-04-2013, 09:18 PM	#21
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 1968 Yep (at least up here). Lots of heavy wet snow with a cold snap coming which means the roads will be icy rutted up messes. Enjoy Florida! __________________ 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.



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12-04-2013, 09:17 PM	#22
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