1968

[Dean'smeanmachine]

coming along nicely !

[Xeen]

The truck looks great George.
At this point I think you need to hear the engine run to put a little spring in your step so the next parts you should order are what ever you need to make it run.

[gdavis]

Bryan, Dean, swamp rat. Thanks for stopping by and giving me a little encouragement on my build. I was getting a little baffled. But, that is all behind meat this point. I did made a deal with Bryan on his rear chrome bumper. I did order a set of NOS bumper braces for the front from a fellow boar member.

[gdavis]

Here are some pictures of the inside of my truck. I still need to get a AC switch and the radio and then the dash will be done. except, for the wiring as you can see hanging down.

[gdavis]

more pictures and one of my grand daughter which was helping me as you can see, until I use the air compressor and then she heads for the hills. She asked me If I know how to drive a truck. I told her I could figure it out and her reply was is this why you are building you a truck. What comes into a child's mind.
I need a set of door handle gaskets so I can mount the door panel on the door. And a new steering wheel. This is the same steering wheel that came with the truck.
I figured it will work until I get the bugs worked out of the truck.

[Xeen]

The interior looks really nice George.
Did you order the rubber bumpers for the door jambs?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

The interior looks really nice George.
Did you order the rubber bumpers for the door jambs?

yes I did two per door. There is a third hole in the jam, so I figured I might put the third bumper in the hole what do you think?

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by gdavis

yes I did two per door. There is a third hole in the jam, so I figured I might put the third bumper in the hole what do you think?

I would just put it back to factory specs which is two per side, don't add anything that isn't necessary.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

I would just put it back to factory specs which is two per side, don't add anything that isn't necessary.

I just to plug the hole in the jam that all.

[gdavis]

Well, Today I got my back up light down and worked on them, painting them up. It rained all day anyway. And it supposed to rain until Friday. So I worked inside of my shop today.
Guys today I talked to Vic and he said that electric choke carb come with there own choke system. So if any of you guys are thinking that you have to use a manual choke, well you don't. The carb has two plugs one - and one +. just connect the post to your ignition switch (hot) when key is on and the - post to a ground and you are in business.
here are a couple pictures of the back up light painted. as you can see I painted inside of the lights white. and the outside black.
They turned out real nice. These I got from Bryan (Xeen). he made the mounting bracket with a help from another board member. So, I lucked out with these. Thanks Bryan.
I will mount them on the truck in a day or two. I would like them to dry completely first.

[colgad]

George, just found your build, we have been building our trucks about the same time. I have loved watching your build, you've been doing a super job. I only live about an hour south of you and were about the same age (I'am 63). I know what you mean about back issues too, no fun.

I am almost done with my 67 and hope to be on the road this month. I have an oil pan leak and can't seem to make it stop. We will have to meet once we have ours on the road!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by colgad

George, just found your build, we have been building our trucks about the same time. I have loved watching your build, you've been doing a super job. I only live about an hour south of you and were about the same age (I'am 63).

I am almost done with my 67 and hope to be on the road this month. I have an oil pan leak and can't seem to make it stop. We will have to meet once we have ours on the road!

Sounds like a plan. I am still working on the ole girl. I have to install the exhaust and carb and all the electric wiring. I hope to have it on the road this year. Thanks for stopping by and reading my build. George

[colgad]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Sounds like a plan. I am still working on the ole girl. I have to install the exhaust and carb and all the electric wiring. I hope to have it on the road this year. Thanks for stopping by and reading my build. George

If you would like some help with wiring just let me know. As long as were out of the direct sun I am up for it. Available most days, just PM me.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by colgad

If you would like some help with wiring just let me know. As long as were out of the direct sun I am up for it. Available most days, just PM me.

I sent you a PM

[gdavis]

Well, Today I finished up my back up lights. Then I finish up my floor supports in the bed. I am raising up my bed floor 5 inches. I got it in the truck with only 4 bolts. I need to get me some 1 x1 1/2 tubing for the support to the frame and bolt that to the frame with feet/tabs. I am glad that the paint job is not the finish coat. For I scratched it up some. I am going to weld the legs to the floor supports and put two on each piece of tubing. With all the bolts on each side and the front panel, that should be enough. The legs will be strong as can be. My tubing is 16 inch on center.
when all this is done I will have enough room to mount the gas lid to put gas in the tank.

[gdavis]

Well, today I found out there is a difference between the left and right tail gate chains. This is why I was having problems hooking the chains. I also mounted the back up lights on the truck.

[gdavis]

I hope to finish the legs from the new bed supports to the frame, maybe????????

[swamp rat]

I didn't even notice the chains being different in the stepside bed i bought for my 67. Go figure.

Did you buy new lenses for the reverse lights?

[gdavis]

I pulled the back up light back off the truck today. I had the weep hole facing up. It would not drain when it rained. So now the holes will be facing down when I re install the back up lights. Thanks Bryan for seeing that. I had to repaint the backing/mounting brackets. I had to reverse the brackets and the paint was bumed up. I will install the brackets back on Monday. I also got my bed supports level and bolted to the side wall and the front panel. I still need to attached three more bolts on each side. Then I will remove the bed off the truck and give it a good painting once again. But not until I have done all my wiring and everything else that needs to be done.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I didn't even notice the chains being different in the stepside bed i bought for my 67. Go figure.

Did you buy new lenses for the reverse lights?

No I bought a new set from Bryan in Ks. He had a great set with new streamline mounting brackets along with a new pair of lights. I have my old ones which is in perfect shape but no lens. I just wanted the set from Bryan.
I am happy the way they look on the truck. I wish I could afford the tail lights he has. But I will stay with what I have, His is stainless mine is steel painted.

[Bomp]

Been awhile since I've checked in on your build.

Wow
Your truck is looking great. Real attention to detail to make things right.

Your grand daughter is a sweet little helper and must think you are one smart fella being able to build his own truck to drive.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Been awhile since I've checked in on your build.

Wow
Your truck is looking great. Real attention to detail to make things right.

Your grand daughter is a sweet little helper and must think you are one smart fella being able to build his own truck to drive.

thanks Mr. Bomp I do try and thanks for looking and commenting on my grand daughter. I really like working with her. She says the smartest things. I worked with another grand son today. He is 8 and I had him under the fender doing the nuts for the bed supports. he likes to help.

[gdavis]

Well, today was Sunday so I rested and nursing my hand. I had a brain storm of a idea with my grinder. I removed the side handle and when I was using the wire wheel. You guessed it right. It got away from me and it took about 1/4 of hide off before I could let it go. But now I put the handle back on. I thought I could control the grinder, but my grip isn't what it used to be.

[colgad]

Wow, that had to hurt! I have sanded my arm with an orbital sander but a wire wheel is whole other thing!
Hope you heal up quick.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by colgad

Wow, that had to hurt! I have sanded my arm with an orbital sander but a wire wheel is whole other thing!
Hope you heal up quick.

yea it has been a few days since I did it and it is healing good. thanks