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cubber · 01-01-2014, 09:11 PM

Looks great, George! Happy New Year!

gdavis · 01-02-2014, 07:03 PM

inthuwind: thanks I do try once my mind is on the truck.
Matt: thanks a lot and I hope you had a great new year both of you.

gdavis · 01-02-2014, 07:09 PM

Today, I had some parts t come in.
Chrome alt with wire lead from the battery. This I got from another board member gearboxgarage
I was going to use the alt I got from Advance auto parts but this one came up and well there way I could have passed this up.
from 60 amp to 105 amp. no choice and it's chrome

one set of baby moons (2) from another board member elliot949

cubber · 01-03-2014, 11:31 AM

I like shiny parts!

gdavis · 01-03-2014, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubber

I like shiny parts!

One piece at a time. thanks

gdavis · 01-03-2014, 06:55 PM

Today, I finshed rebuilding the vent windows. I started them a few weeks ago.

gdavis · 01-04-2014, 09:54 PM

Today the boys were gone so I took the time to just get my mind back in one piece. It was good to have a week end to ourselves.

gdavis · 01-06-2014, 10:42 AM

No work on the truck today. It is raining and cold weather is coming.

cubber · 01-07-2014, 12:25 PM

Stay warm, George! It was 0 here this morning!

**RenoKeene** · 01-07-2014, 01:18 PM

Excellent work George! When it warms up a bit maybe I'll drive 'Rose' down and check it out.

gdavis · 01-07-2014, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Excellent work George! When it warms up a bit maybe I'll drive 'Rose' down and check it out.

sounds like a plan. You got my number just call me when you can come over.

gdavis · 01-07-2014, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubber

Stay warm, George! It was 0 here this morning!

it was 29 this morning and our high was only 43. That is not good working weather. That is not what I am used to.

gdavis · 01-07-2014, 07:24 PM

We finally got a Harbor Freight in Crystall river. So now I can get the things I need without going 80 miles away.
I picked up some three sizes of wire lums 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 black
a large pack of 7'' ties
a large pack of heat shrink tubing several colors

also went to a welding shop and ordered some 18 gage metal and had it breaked so I can finish my hood. I started the hood last summer. So I guess it is about time I finish it.

gdavis · 01-08-2014, 07:41 PM

It was 30 this morning and didn't get over 50 all day. To cold to work. I did get the rubber seals for both doors ordered from another board member. Done some swaping and ended up with a set.
Got to get more paint for the sheet metal.

gdavis · 01-09-2014, 06:22 PM

Today I recieved the manual transmission delete plug. Now I can get rid of that hole I forgot to weld up. I also picked up some new carriage bolts for the bed. I didn't like the hex head bolts I put in the bed walls.

I had to take a three sided file and make a square hole. Instead of the round hole that was in the side walls of the bed to recieve the carriage bolt.

I did one side, so tomorrow I will tackle the other side. Now it gives it a smother look.

gdavis · 01-10-2014, 08:27 PM

Today, I did the other side of the bed walls with cariage bolts. I was going to use the same length for the front panel. But as I installed them I noticed that they were a little to close to the back of the cab. So, tomorrow I will go the Ace hardware and get some 3/4 inch long. I hope to get some 1''x1'' square tubibng next time I go to the welding shop. Then I can start building my raise floor 4 1/2''. I like the way it looked in a article that I read some time ago.

A husband can be happy or he can be right. (But, he can't be both)

SeTx67 · 01-10-2014, 08:40 PM

Been in a while since I checked in on your build George. It's looking great. Keep up the good work

afmedic01 · 01-10-2014, 10:02 PM

Nice build, keep up the good work.

gdavis · 01-11-2014, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afmedic01

Nice build, keep up the good work.

thanks man and same to you keep it coming.

gdavis · 01-11-2014, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeTx67

Been in a while since I checked in on your build George. It's looking great. Keep up the good work

check back every once in a while. I do try and do something even if it is wrong.

Bomp · 01-10-2014, 11:27 PM

Box came out Sweet!

gdavis · 01-11-2014, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp

Box came out Sweet!

hey bomp where have you been haven't heard from you in a while.

sduckworth13 · 01-11-2014, 12:59 AM

Truck is looking great George, I really like the Kubota Orange color. The bed looks super straight and shiny.

gdavis · 01-11-2014, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Truck is looking great George, I really like the Kubota Orange color. The bed looks super straight and shiny.

I had the kubota orange gave to me. and after I used it on a project I liked it so the rest of the story is history

gdavis · 01-12-2014, 05:40 PM

Well, I got the front panel cartiage bolts installed. The bolts were too long. I had to cut the bolts off so they did not get in the way if I wanted to wash between the bed and cab in the future.

I had some bad rotor studs and installed new ones.

01-01-2014, 09:11 PM	#1
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 Looks great, George! Happy New Year! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

01-02-2014, 07:03 PM	#2
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 inthuwind: thanks I do try once my mind is on the truck. Matt: thanks a lot and I hope you had a great new year both of you. __________________ 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

01-02-2014, 07:09 PM	#3
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today, I had some parts t come in. Chrome alt with wire lead from the battery. This I got from another board member gearboxgarage I was going to use the alt I got from Advance auto parts but this one came up and well there way I could have passed this up. from 60 amp to 105 amp. no choice and it's chrome one set of baby moons (2) from another board member elliot949 __________________ 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; 01-02-2014 at 07:17 PM.

01-03-2014, 11:31 AM	#4
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 I like shiny parts! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

01-03-2014, 06:55 PM	#6
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today, I finshed rebuilding the vent windows. I started them a few weeks ago. __________________ 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

01-04-2014, 09:54 PM	#7
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today the boys were gone so I took the time to just get my mind back in one piece. It was good to have a week end to ourselves. __________________ 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

01-06-2014, 10:42 AM	#8
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 No work on the truck today. It is raining and cold weather is coming. __________________ 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

01-07-2014, 12:25 PM	#9
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 Stay warm, George! It was 0 here this morning! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

01-07-2014, 01:18 PM	#10
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,025	Re: 1968 Excellent work George! When it warms up a bit maybe I'll drive 'Rose' down and check it out. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-07-2014, 07:24 PM	#13
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 We finally got a Harbor Freight in Crystall river. So now I can get the things I need without going 80 miles away. I picked up some three sizes of wire lums 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 black a large pack of 7'' ties a large pack of heat shrink tubing several colors also went to a welding shop and ordered some 18 gage metal and had it breaked so I can finish my hood. I started the hood last summer. So I guess it is about time I finish 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

01-08-2014, 07:41 PM	#14
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 It was 30 this morning and didn't get over 50 all day. To cold to work. I did get the rubber seals for both doors ordered from another board member. Done some swaping and ended up with a set. Got to get more paint for the sheet metal. __________________ 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

01-09-2014, 06:22 PM	#15
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I recieved the manual transmission delete plug. Now I can get rid of that hole I forgot to weld up. I also picked up some new carriage bolts for the bed. I didn't like the hex head bolts I put in the bed walls. I had to take a three sided file and make a square hole. Instead of the round hole that was in the side walls of the bed to recieve the carriage bolt. I did one side, so tomorrow I will tackle the other side. Now it gives it a smother look. __________________ 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

01-10-2014, 08:27 PM	#16
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today, I did the other side of the bed walls with cariage bolts. I was going to use the same length for the front panel. But as I installed them I noticed that they were a little to close to the back of the cab. So, tomorrow I will go the Ace hardware and get some 3/4 inch long. I hope to get some 1''x1'' square tubibng next time I go to the welding shop. Then I can start building my raise floor 4 1/2''. I like the way it looked in a article that I read some time ago. A husband can be happy or he can be right. (But, he can't be both) __________________ 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; 01-10-2014 at 08:33 PM.

01-10-2014, 08:40 PM	#17
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: 1968 Been in a while since I checked in on your build George. It's looking great. Keep up the good work

01-10-2014, 10:02 PM	#18
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01-10-2014, 11:27 PM	#21
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01-12-2014, 05:40 PM	#25
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Well, I got the front panel cartiage bolts installed. The bolts were too long. I had to cut the bolts off so they did not get in the way if I wanted to wash between the bed and cab in the future. I had some bad rotor studs and installed new ones. __________________ 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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