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gdavis · 04-19-2014, 07:14 PM

Well, let see what I did today. I mounted the padded dash
installed the cowl to hood seal. I have heard that some guys said that the L shaped seal was to stiff. Mine was the L shape and it was really soft and didn't cause me any problems. Next I re-adjusted the cowl I like it now. I also mounted the radio antenna.
had to drill a hole right above the wiper motor. The antenna came with a wire plug. No water can get in to the truck. Then I installed the glove box and the glove box light. Things are looking up guys.

gdavis · 04-19-2014, 07:16 PM

one more picture of the glove box light. Monday I am planning on re painting the glove box door. Different paint lot different shade. Installing the key switch and cigarette lighter and the dash benzel. I am planning on getting to the wiring as soon as I get everything that needs to be wire in back on the truck.

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-19-2014, 10:15 PM

is the glove box light factory? my glove box is falling apart and there is a wire that is cut that i didnt know where it went to

gdavis · 04-20-2014, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

is the glove box light factory? my glove box is falling apart and there is a wire that is cut that i didnt know where it went to

No it is a after market one I picked up a few months ago. The glove box is fiberglass. Someone before me fiberglass the original one and took the cardboard off the back. That left a real nice and solid fiberglass one.

SuperC10Tex · 04-20-2014, 08:22 AM

Coming along very nice!!!!!!

gdavis · 04-20-2014, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperC10Tex

Coming along very nice!!!!!!

Thank you. I hope to have it on the road soon.

gdavis · 04-21-2014, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperC10Tex

Coming along very nice!!!!!!

thanks, now I can see a difference a day makes.

Ozzy2013 · 04-21-2014, 09:54 PM

Looks great!

cubber · 04-21-2014, 06:10 PM

George, I am happy to see how much progress you have made! If I make it down later this year, we'll have to go for a ride!

gdavis · 04-21-2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cubber

George, I am happy to see how much progress you have made! If I make it down later this year, we'll have to go for a ride!

If I am up and running by then. I still need 1000.00 more dollars for my final order. Maybe in a few weeks I can get it done. At least ordered.

gdavis · 04-21-2014, 07:53 PM

Today I installed the:
head light switch
wiper switch
dash cluster
left and right sun visors with new chrome visor clips
inside rear view mirror arm
dimmer switch with new pigtail
lay out the carpet to be installed tomorrow.
glove box door
brake light switch
I removed the last 1/2 inch of coating on all my wires so when I do start with the wiring that will be ready.
good thing the cluster is going to cover the light and wiper switch for you can see the damage I done. A bull in a china shop.

gdavis · 04-21-2014, 07:56 PM

more pictures

gdavis · 04-21-2014, 08:01 PM

The instruction for the carpet said to let it lay for 12 to 24 hours before installing it. I see why it didn't lay flat maybe tomorrow.
I want to install the carper and the door sills and the bench seat tomorrow. If I get that done it will be a good day.

sduckworth13 · 04-21-2014, 10:50 PM

Looking great George!

Mustard72 · 04-22-2014, 12:51 AM

Getting close! I kinda like that orange steering column.

swamp rat · 04-22-2014, 03:35 AM

Kickin butt are ya?!!!

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-22-2014, 09:22 AM

lookin good

gdavis · 04-22-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

lookin good

thanks a lot I got several thing done above the items I wanted to get done.

dfwright · 04-22-2014, 02:22 PM

Looking great George! It's really nice to see all the parts coming back together again, isn't it?

gdavis · 04-22-2014, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwright

Looking great George! It's really nice to see all the parts coming back together again, isn't it?

yes it is. I like when things go together and start looking like a truck again.

gdavis · 04-22-2014, 07:27 PM

Today, I finished out the carpet and put the door sills in place.
I put the brake pedal rubber pad on the pedal
I put the start on and off name plate on the truck
the E brake pad and bezel
the seat has been placed in the truck. maybe tomorrow I will mount the seat to the floor.
I installed the blue dot on the tail light lens.

gdavis · 04-22-2014, 07:28 PM

more pictures. the steering wheel I am going to replace later down the road.

Mustard72 · 04-22-2014, 07:58 PM

Boy, George, you look a lot younger than you let on.....

So what all is in the final order that adds up to around $1000? Got a sizeable order coming up myself for leaf springs, but you are way beyond that point.

And, yes, the rest of that immaculate interior makes that steering wheel look kinda scruzzy. Maybe some armor all will shine it up a bit (and make you unable to grip it

).

gdavis · 04-23-2014, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustard72

Boy, George, you look a lot younger than you let on.....

So what all is in the final order that adds up to around $1000? Got a sizeable order coming up myself for leaf springs, but you are way beyond that point.

And, yes, the rest of that immaculate interior makes that steering wheel look kinda scruzzy. Maybe some armor all will shine it up a bit (and make you unable to grip it

).

That is one of my boys he helps me all the time. at least he thinks he is. I sent you a PM.
as far as the steering wheel it will have to do until later.

that 1000.00 doesn't even count the wood bed floor

Dean'smeanmachine · 04-23-2014, 10:00 AM

looks really good

04-19-2014, 07:14 PM	#1
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Well, let see what I did today. I mounted the padded dash installed the cowl to hood seal. I have heard that some guys said that the L shaped seal was to stiff. Mine was the L shape and it was really soft and didn't cause me any problems. Next I re-adjusted the cowl I like it now. I also mounted the radio antenna. had to drill a hole right above the wiper motor. The antenna came with a wire plug. No water can get in to the truck. Then I installed the glove box and the glove box light. Things are looking up guys. Attached Images __________________ 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

04-19-2014, 07:16 PM	#2
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 one more picture of the glove box light. Monday I am planning on re painting the glove box door. Different paint lot different shade. Installing the key switch and cigarette lighter and the dash benzel. I am planning on getting to the wiring as soon as I get everything that needs to be wire in back on the truck. Attached Images __________________ 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; 04-19-2014 at 07:22 PM.

04-19-2014, 10:15 PM	#3
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: 1968 is the glove box light factory? my glove box is falling apart and there is a wire that is cut that i didnt know where it went to __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

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SuperC10Tex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 567	Re: 1968 Coming along very nice!!!!!! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande CST SWB Fleetside "Texas Touch" "An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows"

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Ozzy2013 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Elkton Posts: 693	Re: 1968 Looks great!

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cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 1968 George, I am happy to see how much progress you have made! If I make it down later this year, we'll have to go for a ride! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

04-21-2014, 07:53 PM	#11
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today I installed the: head light switch wiper switch dash cluster left and right sun visors with new chrome visor clips inside rear view mirror arm dimmer switch with new pigtail lay out the carpet to be installed tomorrow. glove box door brake light switch I removed the last 1/2 inch of coating on all my wires so when I do start with the wiring that will be ready. good thing the cluster is going to cover the light and wiper switch for you can see the damage I done. A bull in a china shop. Attached Images __________________ 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; 04-21-2014 at 08:06 PM.

04-21-2014, 07:56 PM	#12
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 more pictures Attached Images __________________ 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

04-21-2014, 08:01 PM	#13
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 The instruction for the carpet said to let it lay for 12 to 24 hours before installing it. I see why it didn't lay flat maybe tomorrow. I want to install the carper and the door sills and the bench seat tomorrow. If I get that done it will be a good day. __________________ 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

04-21-2014, 10:50 PM	#14
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: 1968 Looking great George! __________________ Scott

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Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 1968 Getting close! I kinda like that orange steering column. __________________ 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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04-22-2014, 09:22 AM	#17
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: 1968 lookin good __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

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04-22-2014, 07:27 PM	#21
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 Today, I finished out the carpet and put the door sills in place. I put the brake pedal rubber pad on the pedal I put the start on and off name plate on the truck the E brake pad and bezel the seat has been placed in the truck. maybe tomorrow I will mount the seat to the floor. I installed the blue dot on the tail light lens. Attached Images __________________ 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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04-22-2014, 07:28 PM	#22
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 1968 more pictures. the steering wheel I am going to replace later down the road. Attached Images __________________ 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

04-22-2014, 07:58 PM	#23
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: 1968 Boy, George, you look a lot younger than you let on..... So what all is in the final order that adds up to around $1000? Got a sizeable order coming up myself for leaf springs, but you are way beyond that point. And, yes, the rest of that immaculate interior makes that steering wheel look kinda scruzzy. Maybe some armor all will shine it up a bit (and make you unable to grip it). __________________ 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.

04-23-2014, 10:00 AM	#25
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: 1968 looks really good __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

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