1968

[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.

[Low Elco]

Really coming along! Truck looks great! Glad you're ok with your back!

[gdavis]

Waiting on parts. The check is in the mail. Ever heard that. Still nursing my back. but better now. so I guess it is wise that the parts did not come yet. For I am getting in a hurry now.

[Mustard72]

Glad to hear your back is doing better. Sometimes slow parts deliveries can be a Godsend.

[gdavis]

yes I know ,, but it doesn't fuel my working habit.

[gdavis]

Today I received one of my parts. Back up lights for a step side bed. Well, they were wrong to say the least. I hope I can return them for a refund.

[Dean'smeanmachine]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Today I received one of my parts. Back up lights for a step side bed. Well, they were wrong to say the least. I hope I can return them for a refund.

that just sucks. hope you can return it

[gdavis]

There will be a refund, but the lights will not have to be returned. thanks Dean
Today I painted the backing plate for the step side back up lights.
I painted the angle strips for the bed (supports for the wood floor). after I drilled and square holed the holes for the stove bolts.
I am trying to find a place local to have the angle covers chromed and the bed strips.
I will post pictures tomorrow.

[gdavis]

Today I mocked up the bed supports. You can see I have a helper to craw under the fender to tighten and loosen the bolts as needed. He can get in there easier than I can. I tacked welded the supports and took it out of the truck, then I welded it complete. I was still 1 inch off so I squared it up with straps. it is square now. I still need to weld three more supports to the frame. I am using 1''x2'' square tubing for my supports. I will use the same for the legs to the truck frame and bolt in place to the frame.
Here are a few pictures of the work thus far. Also painted the step side back up light brackets black again. Still need a couple more coats of the black. Not as shinny as I like them to be.

[Mustard72]

Always good to have help. So that frame is for the bed floor?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

Always good to have help. So that frame is for the bed floor?

Yes it is. I am raising my bed floor 5 1/2 inches. I like the way the step side bed looks with a smaller box.