1968

[gdavis]

Dean'smenmachine, mustard,setx67,sduckworth13 I thank all you guys for your commnt ad I wont be long now.

[gdavis]

Today, I mounted the tail gate and the rear turn/stop lights. I misplaced the gaskets for the front and rear turn signals. I guess they walked. I looked high and low for them. So I am planning on making another order soon and I will re order them.
I am going to order the black letter decal for the stepside tailgate also. I think that will tie it all together.

[swamp rat]

Are you going to put some kinda protective sleeve over the tailgate chains?

I have been following this build for about the last 6 months, tonight i was able to find the time to read thru the first 30 pages and had a good look at all the metal repair and parts swapping you did, i am impressed in the amount of metal repair, your home made solutions for the frame rotisserie as well as doing all the work outside!

Your truck has come a long way, enjoy it because you earned it!

[gdavis]

Yea I am. the black protective sleeve is in my next order alone with front and rear chrome bumpers. I am saving as much as I can for this next order is going to be a whooper. Thanks for reading my build. I hope my thread was helpful to someone. For if a mistake can be made I made it. A lot of thing I did twice. Getting ahead of myself.

[gdavis]

Today I installed the windows in the doors and the latches and cranks. The windows were a bear. I had to take a break and look up the right way to install the flat glass.
Flat glass goes in first and then the vent/wing window second. You put the wing window from the outside of the door at a angle and twist the wing window and it will go in. I practice on the pass side and boy did I make a mess of the paint. Lucky for me I am going to repaint it when everything is done.
Here are a few pictures of the work I did today.

[gdavis]

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[gdavis]

two more pictures of the weather stripping and felt channels.
Now all I got to do is install the front glass. I tried and I just can't do it by myself. That's the problem with being retired everyone else around me is working.

[gdavis]

Tomorrow I am planning on installing the door locks/latches and adjusting the doors to the latch. When I get the windshield in the truck it will be protected from the elements and then I can install my carper and seat. But we shall see if I get that far tomorrow.

[dfwright]

George, I've been out for a while, and just got caught up on your build. You've been doing some amazing work, and you're a real inspiration for me. Your truck is looking so good! Can't wait to see pictures of your first drive!

I understand the frustration with things you can't do by yourself. I often have to wait until one or both of my boys are back home to get some of the big stuff moved around properly.

Keep up the good work!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by dfwright

George, I've been out for a while, and just got caught up on your build. You've been doing some amazing work, and you're a real inspiration for me. Your truck is looking so good! Can't wait to see pictures of your first drive!

I understand the frustration with things you can't do by yourself. I often have to wait until one or both of my boys are back home to get some of the big stuff moved around properly.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks, I think I will call a glass installer to deal with the wind shield. I am almost to a stand still until it is installed. But thanks a lot for reading and I hope that the picture will help someone in the future.

[gdavis]

Today, I adjusted the drivers side front fender. it looks a lot better now. I also installed the door latches and adjusted them. I put in the door bumpers 2 per door. then I put in my rubber inside door rubbers. That was a chore doing it by myself. But I did get it done. Here are some pictures of the progress thus far. also

[gdavis]

more pictures of he work

[gdavis]

The last picture was a mistake I forgot to turn it. But tomorrow I want to mount the padded dash. It will be easier to do it now than wait until all the other stuff is in the way. I remember when I pulled the old one off the truck it was a little busy under the dash. I will also install the hood to cowl seal. So that is my job for tomorrow. I really like the way the doors sound with all the weather stripping on. It sounds like a new truck door and swings real nice.
I still have not mounted the outside door handles. I thought I order the gasket for them but I must have had a Sr. moment. But I will have them in a couple weeks. I got another order from Classic Parts to order anyway. it just don't look done without the handles.

[gdavis]

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]

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]

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

[SuperC10Tex]

Coming along very nice!!!!!!

[gdavis]

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.

[zbreezen]

good to see another floridian. i am in fort myers and have a 68 also. I hear u about the age thing, 56.. no time for projects when younger. Working on a new wiring harness conversion. Updating with 96 relay center, bulkhead and fuse panel. Getting ready for newer electrical goodies.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by SuperC10Tex

Coming along very nice!!!!!!

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

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by zbreezen

good to see another floridian. i am in fort myers and have a 68 also. I hear u about the age thing, 56.. no time for projects when younger. Working on a new wiring harness conversion. Updating with 96 relay center, bulkhead and fuse panel. Getting ready for newer electrical goodies.

yea thanks you and happy building and good luck with the wiring harness. Did you find a good deal. I sent you a PM

[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!

[gdavis]

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]

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]

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