1968

[gdavis]

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.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by SuperC10Tex

Coming along very nice!!!!!!

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

[Ozzy2013]

Looks great!

[sduckworth13]

Looking great George!

[Mustard72]

Getting close! I kinda like that orange steering column.

[swamp rat]

Kickin butt are ya?!!!

[Dean'smeanmachine]

lookin good

[dfwright]

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

[gdavis]

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]

Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

lookin good

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

[gdavis]

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]

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

[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).

[gdavis]

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]

looks really good

[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.

[gdavis]

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

[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.

[swamp rat]

You are a man on a mission!

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

[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]

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.