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skokie · 11-16-2007, 12:01 AM

Ok heading out to do the drivers side inner fender now. Pics later to come.

skokie · 11-16-2007, 01:00 AM

I didnt get it done tonight. I have it mounted to the front and I ran out of time. Will have it finished tomorrow.

jeffnohio · 11-16-2007, 06:08 AM

looking good

skokie · 11-16-2007, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffnohio

looking good

Thanks but that drivers side inner fender is really pissing me off!!

BigSky71 · 11-17-2007, 02:28 PM

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.

skokie · 11-19-2007, 01:22 AM

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.

mmaske147 · 12-08-2007, 09:02 AM

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.

skokie · 12-21-2007, 06:23 PM

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

skokie · 01-11-2008, 06:07 PM

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

skokie · 01-15-2008, 01:26 PM

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.

skokie · 01-23-2008, 11:17 AM

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.

skokie · 01-24-2008, 03:42 PM

UPDATE:Ok I finally got the turn signal switch and have it installed. IT WORKS

All of my blinkers blink headlights work etc. Now its time to bolt the column in and install the new steering wheel.

skokie · 01-25-2008, 03:43 PM

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

and installed it onto the column. I put the column inside the truck. It is not hooked up to the intermediate shaft yet but will be this weekend.

I also managed to get the heat stove and pipe hooked up as well. I had to take out the dipstick tube to do it and dent the crap out of it in the process but I did it. Truck is running smooth once it gets going. I need a new booster though. Looks like mine is bad. Got one on order from a local shop. For another 30$ he said it will take it all apart and powder coat it for me. I pick that up on Saturday.

Other than that I am waiting for my leds to come in so I can finish my dash. My new tach/vac lens came in 2 weeks ago and its just sitting there along with more parts saying hey come on now put us on the truck. Thats it for now. I will snap some pics tomorrow night if weather permits.

skokie · 01-26-2008, 02:45 PM

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.

So I am working on that now. Pics tomorrow if it clears.

skokie · 01-27-2008, 03:20 PM

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.

Tach

FuelGuage

Whole Dash

skokie · 01-27-2008, 03:21 PM

The bottom part of the dash does not look it but they are very well lit up.

skokie · 02-01-2008, 12:49 PM

I got the hole seal for the column installed tonight. Time to put a tilt column in

Pics later.

skokie · 02-01-2008, 03:18 PM

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.

skokie · 02-10-2008, 08:02 AM

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.

skokie · 02-11-2008, 11:24 AM

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.

skokie · 02-11-2008, 01:05 PM

Here are the latest pics from tonight. Need to install the headlight trim rings and maybe I will adjust the headlights to.

Pass Side

Front

Drivers Side (Man I gotta get this truck painted)

Engine

MrBeast · 02-14-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skokie

Here are the latest pics from tonight. Need to install the headlight trim rings and maybe I will adjust the headlights to.

Pass Side

Front

Drivers Side (Man I gotta get this truck painted)

Engine

It says EVROLE on the front, is that french? :P

skokie · 02-14-2008, 03:27 PM

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.

lumpy81 · 02-14-2008, 03:31 PM

Are the leds in the dash a kit or did you wire them up?

skokie · 02-16-2008, 01:26 PM

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

11-16-2007, 12:01 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) Ok heading out to do the drivers side inner fender now. Pics later to come. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

11-16-2007, 01:00 AM	#2
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

11-16-2007, 06:08 AM	#3
jeffnohio Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 58	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) looking good __________________ Jeff 1967 GMC 3/4ton LWB, Orginal Straight 6, 4 on the floor Project truck

11-17-2007, 02:28 PM	#5
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	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. __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures Last edited by BigSky71; 11-17-2007 at 02:28 PM.

11-19-2007, 01:22 AM	#6
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

12-08-2007, 09:02 AM	#7
mmaske147 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Humboldt, South Dakota Posts: 3	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. __________________ Mike Honcho!! US Army = Sexually Deprived for Freedom 70' Chevy C10 98' Yukon

12-21-2007, 06:23 PM	#8
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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 __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-11-2008, 06:07 PM	#9
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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 __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-15-2008, 01:26 PM	#10
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-23-2008, 11:17 AM	#11
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-24-2008, 03:42 PM	#12
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) UPDATE:Ok I finally got the turn signal switch and have it installed. IT WORKS All of my blinkers blink headlights work etc. Now its time to bolt the column in and install the new steering wheel. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-25-2008, 03:43 PM	#13
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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 and installed it onto the column. I put the column inside the truck. It is not hooked up to the intermediate shaft yet but will be this weekend. I also managed to get the heat stove and pipe hooked up as well. I had to take out the dipstick tube to do it and dent the crap out of it in the process but I did it. Truck is running smooth once it gets going. I need a new booster though. Looks like mine is bad. Got one on order from a local shop. For another 30$ he said it will take it all apart and powder coat it for me. I pick that up on Saturday. Other than that I am waiting for my leds to come in so I can finish my dash. My new tach/vac lens came in 2 weeks ago and its just sitting there along with more parts saying hey come on now put us on the truck. Thats it for now. I will snap some pics tomorrow night if weather permits. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-26-2008, 02:45 PM	#14
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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. So I am working on that now. Pics tomorrow if it clears. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-27-2008, 03:20 PM	#15
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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. Tach FuelGuage Whole Dash __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-27-2008, 03:21 PM	#16
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) The bottom part of the dash does not look it but they are very well lit up. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234



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02-01-2008, 12:49 PM	#17
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) I got the hole seal for the column installed tonight. Time to put a tilt column in Pics later. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-01-2008, 03:18 PM	#18
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-10-2008, 08:02 AM	#19
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-11-2008, 11:24 AM	#20
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-11-2008, 01:05 PM	#21
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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. Pass Side Front Drivers Side (Man I gotta get this truck painted) Engine __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-14-2008, 03:27 PM	#23
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-14-2008, 03:31 PM	#24
lumpy81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Leavenworth Ks. Posts: 43	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) Are the leds in the dash a kit or did you wire them up? __________________ death metal and hotrods 68 GMC SHORT STEP 35 CHEVY PICKUP A FEW BIKES SINNERS C.C.

02-16-2008, 01:26 PM	#25
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,344	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 __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

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