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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Ok heading out to do the drivers side inner fender now. Pics later to come.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
I didnt get it done tonight. I have it mounted to the front and I ran out of time. Will have it finished tomorrow.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
looking good
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Thanks but that drivers side inner fender is really pissing me off!!
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
My aftermarket inners didn't fit very well, had to enlarge and re-drill several holes. Especially the PS one that mated to an aftermarket fender, total pita.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Well I took another step backward today. The tilt column that I had bought had a bad turn signal switch in it. I took it out but I broke the hazard switch on the new one going in. Kinda figures. Crappy week. I have not put the drivers side inner fender on yet. Will be doing that tomorrow. Ordered a new turn signal switch which will be here next week.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Wow you've really come a long ways in such a little bit of time, great job and the paint is badass good thing your guy can match it up again.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
UPDATE: It has been a while. Work has been keeping me busy. I got the turn signal switch installed into the column. According to the guy at the shop the collar has to come off due to the fact that they replacement switches use a little thicker plastic. Not much just a little too much so that you cant get it in there without breaking the hazard switch
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Update again. Looks like either I got another bad switch or the guy messed up when installing it. The left brake light does not work. I tried with the original column I have with its switch and everything works fine. Time to make a phone call
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Made some more minor progress today. I got the drivers side inner fender bolted up. Next step is to get the column installed once I get the new turn signal switch in. I have one on order which should be here by Wednesday of next week.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Its time to update this thread. Still waiting on my turn signal switch to show up. Supposed to be here tonight. Looks like there was either a major run on them. I did get the truck started and it runs pretty good. I also got the new heater controls installed as well and the heater blows HOT!!!!. But as usual with this thread its 1 step forward and 2 steps back. My brake booster croaked on me. Looks like the rod on the inside snapped. Not sure how it happened but oh well. Getting a new powder coated black one on saturday. Thats the latest.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
UPDATE:Ok I finally got the turn signal switch and have it installed. IT WORKS
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
I made some progress tonight even though it rained on me some. I started the truck and got the heater going. I also cleaned up the neutral safety switch (had paint on it wonder who did that
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Since it was raining tonight I was not able to get pics however I was able to get out there long enough to remove my booster and my dash. My leds came in today.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
I had some time tonight to install the leds into my dash. Just did the guage lights. Pics are not that great but here goes. I was going to get pics of the truck but is raining pretty good here.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
The bottom part of the dash does not look it but they are very well lit up.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
I got the hole seal for the column installed tonight. Time to put a tilt column in
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Here are a couple of pics that I snapped off at the end. If I have the time I will install my wheel tomorrow and hook the e brake back up.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Ok here is the latest. Just need to put the screws in the dash to secure it and a few other small things and I am done with the inside. I need to buy the chrome strips for the grill as well.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Ok at long last it is drivable. I started it up and drove it down the street a bit and parked it. It ran good but a little rough which could be because it has been sitting for a year. I have a load to take to the dump so tomorrow I will be doing that. Its about a 20 min run each way down the freeway so that should blow out any junk that is built up.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Here are the latest pics from tonight. Need to install the headlight trim rings and maybe I will adjust the headlights to.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Ok here is the latest. I have replaced the intermediate tail light harness and now the reverse lights work. Now I am battling with the grant steering wheel to get the horn to stop staying on all the time draining my battery. Truck is running but I have not had the time to drive it anywhere yet. With any luck it will be going for a spin this weekend.
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
Are the leds in the dash a kit or did you wire them up?
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
It says EVROLE on the front, is that french? :P
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Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
No Its got a messed C and its missing its T LOL. Maybe later this year the passenger fender and hood are going in for a paint job and that will be fixed HHAAHH
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