1968

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

looks really good

thanks I am getting close

[gdavis]

Today, I repainted the glove box door. It was a different shade of orange.
I repainted the ash tray orange.
re-installed the glove box door.
installed the door jams switches left and right.
Cut the hole in the carpet for the dimmer switch and installed the grommet.
painted and mounted the wire cover on the steering column

[gdavis]

I mounted the left and outside rear view mirrors.

[Mustard72]

Just remember, when you see that wheelbarrow in the mirror, it will be closer than it appears...

What are the door switches for, courtesy lights?

I thought it looked good orange, but you're right, that black does look better, I think.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Just remember, when you see that wheelbarrow in the mirror, it will be closer than it appears...

What are the door switches for, courtesy lights?

I thought it looked good orange, but you're right, that black does look better, I think.

yea the switches are for the courtesy lights. Thanks for you comments on the color

[gdavis]

I also painted the front lip under the hood black. it looks a lot better black

[swamp rat]

You are a man on a mission!

Did you buy the chrome mirrors new or have them replated?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

You are a man on a mission!

Did you buy the chrome mirrors new or have them replated?

I bought them from another board member on the parts board a few months ago.

[gdavis]

Today, I only replaced the glove box arm. My old one did not have a good rubber stop and the new did. so I wired wheel the new one and painted it black and mounted it on the truck. I did get my new order ready for ordering. I have to wait until 1st week of the month.
A friend of a friend is coming over to install the wind shield this week. Then I will have all my glass back on the truck.

[gdavis]

I didn't do anything on the truck today. Yard work and I went and purchased a 1996 Sub for parts. New tires and a flat belt system. A ton of extra parts went with it. 350 engine a transmission don't know what kind yet. Anyway it will give me a lot of cool stuff for my 68. It is only a parts truck no paper work.

[gdavis]

I pulled the old truck out from under the cover for the first time. I said pulled still haven't cracked the engine. Me and the boys gave it a good bath. dust was all over the truck. Now it shines again.

[rob32472]

Looking good.... I wish mine was that far along..

[Dean'smeanmachine]

looking great

[gdavis]

Rob yours will get there just keep hammering away and you will see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Dean thanks for stopping by again. done some more but no pictures.

[gdavis]

Guys let me tell you about Dahos he is a member and I asked him for a glove box latch and a HEI distributor lead wire. Well he sent it to me and didn't even charge me, it was a good item. So if you have any thoughts of dealing with him. Let me put you mind at ease, he is a stand up guy.
I painted the latch and installed it on the glove box and it works great. I also mounted the round rubber on the column to the dash. and the bottom bracket for the rubber. I also painted the metal part of the sun visors, in place. Now everything looks great.

[1stchevy]

That's awesome, just another reason THIS is the best forum on the internet. Truck is coming along and is looking great, keep it up!

[gdavis]

thanks 1stchevy I like the responds to my build. I did not get to work on the truck today. I am waiting on parts to come in. But I hope that they will be here soon. George

[gdavis]

Today I had a Dr's appointment went to get me a set of eyes and back xrays.

[Mustard72]

Booooo!

(Just kidding, George. Hope your x-ray went well.)

[gdavis]

I want know about the xrays until next week. I am taking off with the family for two days this week in. A family deal

[kowboy63]

I hope everything is good with your back. I check every night for an update on your build...looks great by the way. I hope you enjoy your weekend with the family.

[cubber]

Hope all is well, George.

[gdavis]

kowboy63, and matt everything is as good as it can get. 65 and still working on these trucks. A minor setback with my back. Got to take it a little easier. But look on the bright side all the hard work is done. If a person thinks he or she has it bad, then take a trip to a VA hospital. There is bad in all colors.

[kowboy63]

yea, I think we forget how good we have it sometimes. Good health is something to be very thankful for.

[gdavis]

thanks for stopping by and I think you are correct on a persons health.