Slick Copper's Build Thread

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by slick copper

Thanks, but I'm running 5/16 lines. Going to need that size. Do they make them in 5/16? May just use my pre pump filter and in carb filter and delete the glass one.

Yes they do. It is part number G2. Most likely find it in your local auto parts store.

[slick copper]

Ok, so on vacation this week. Planning to get the new radiator and brackets in along with the lines ran to the built in tranny cooler. To remove the external ugly radiator cooler, 2 inch reciever hitch, and may remove the rear bumper. Also hoping to do the exhaust.

[oldblue1968chevy]

Do you know if the bumper will clear a a 'sport' bumper?

I have a 70's aftermarket bumper that fits onto the sport bumper but sorta thinkin' bout a bigger stronger hitch..

DONT SCRAP IT lol

[slick copper]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Do you know if the bumper will clear a a 'sport' bumper?

I have a 70's aftermarket bumper that fits onto the sport bumper but sorta thinkin' bout a bigger stronger hitch..

DONT SCRAP IT lol

Oh no, of course not is for sale $40. Looks brand new! What I've seen a lotta guys on here do is use on of these 2" recievers with a sport bumper like yours and a camaro flip down license plate holder. Hides the reciever until you need it, then lift up your plate and install the hitch. Cool huh? Bumper for sale too. Not sure how much?

[67chevy1series]

get a red and blue paint marker an paint the littles rectangles in your custom emblems ... or you can drive to CA and ill do it for you

[slick copper]

Sure Rick, I'll put it on my list!

Well, Thursday went out to work on the truck and my wife decided to help me! She's actually quite handy with a wrench! She removed both of my front inner fenders for me to paint. While I worked on removing all of the old radiator stuff and started the install of the new one. Still working on that hoping to finish it up today. Then it'll be exhaust! And once I line those things out gonna try rotating that distributor and get it running correctly! Went four-wheelin' Friday, so didn't work on the truck, but we had a great time! Oh, here's some pics!



Had to help her with a couple of bolts, they were in there good!



Felt like Stacey David on gears here taking parts off and chucking them to the side!

[oldblue1968chevy]

awesome your truck looks slick with those wheels I vote for long term plan just drive it and build another truck

[slick copper]

I wish! LOL! If only the wife would let me do that and build that other '67 I have for sale right now! YEAH RIGHT! Can't have 'em all I guess. But I'm content with this one. May be a while before I get to the restoration, but just add ons right now and driving it is good with me for a while! Thanks John.

[67chevy1series]

i think you should fix everything thats not working right and when its the right height or it runs the right way for you and the last thing bothering you is the frame and paint then tear it apart!

[NertiN]

good work!!!

[slick copper]

Oh I'm definately gonna drive the heck outta it! Got some work done today. Got my big ole radiator mostly installed. Just gotta run the new trans cooler lines, and figure out the fan and shroud. Original 67 finger gaurd not gonna work (I don't think). Also got the passenger inner fender sanded, primed, painted (in semi gloss black), and undercoated. Still gotta get the driver side done. It the pic of the undone one. Just to show you what I'm starting with. I'm shocked that they're not rusted through anywhere like I'm used to seeing on these trucks. Also installed my billet specialties bowtie radiator cap. SHINY! Here's pics for you all!

[slick copper]

Thanks NertiN!

Also took these the other day out at the park. My wife and I took the neice and nephew in Copper out for ice cream and to the park before we took them home. 7/13/11

[1972hays]

nice truck

[slick copper]

Thanks 1972Hays!

I also noticed today that my truck did originally have the trim, so I'm thinking I'm gonna have to track down a nice set! Keep 'yer eyes peeled for me!

[67chevy1series]

YES it should have had the trim... are the holes bondo'd or welded?

[slick copper]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

YES it should have had the trim... are the holes bondo'd or welded?

Well, maybe both. Definately bondo'd. The retaining nuts and studs are still on the inside of the fenders, yet no sign of the holes on the outside. I guess instead of welding in the holes they left the stud and bondo'd over it. Don't ask me how, I'm boggled myself. But it is supposed to have the trim or originally did. Also (question for ya Rick) was Chevy orange an original exterior body color for 67? If not what colors were?

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by slick copper

Well, maybe both. Definately bondo'd. The retaining nuts and studs are still on the inside of the fenders, yet no sign of the holes on the outside. I guess instead of welding in the holes they left the stud and bondo'd over it. Don't ask me how, I'm boggled myself. But it is supposed to have the trim or originally did. Also (question for ya Rick) was Chevy orange an original exterior body color for 67? If not what colors were?

There was a darker orange they called orange and a light orange they called yellow then a real yellow called light yellow.

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorli...truck-pg01.jpg

[oldblue1968chevy]

So maybe knock the trim thru the bed/bondo holes, carefully? lol

[slick copper]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

There was a darker orange they called orange and a light orange they called yellow then a real yellow called light yellow.

http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorli...truck-pg01.jpg

Yeah the "orange" looks to be the color the lower part of my firewall is. Going to have to do some more digging to see. Mostly just curious as to what my truck looked like when it was new. Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

So maybe knock the trim thru the bed/bondo holes, carefully? lol

Very carefully! So I guess you figured out what I discovered? Found the backing nuts for the trim still on the inside of my fenders. Need to get out there and see if there's more like on the bed. Now need you guys to help me get together a good set of trim!

[eagleuh1]

Thats a nice truck. Really like the clean looking six engine.

[oldblue1968chevy]

Its tough..

I guess you could always use the 3m sticky things

[slick copper]

Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Thats a nice truck. Really like the clean looking six engine.

Thanks! Me too, definately took some elbow grease!

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Its tough..

I guess you could always use the 3m sticky things

Nah, I'd probably try bolting on (like original). Don't want it falling off in a few years! Plus I'd be putting it back on later when I do a full restore on it.

[oldblue1968chevy]

I understand thats what im doing too

[PhileCool]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

oh and all your dash knobs are all original to a 67 the sun visor hooks, seat belts, dash knobs, little wing widows in the doors, ash tray, glove box door, arm rests thats every thing that si from a 67 only your seat belts arent original

Nice truck I noticed a Knob that said throttle what is that, my 1970 has it also.

[slick copper]

Originally Posted by PhileCool

Nice truck I noticed a Knob that said throttle what is that, my 1970 has it also.

Do you mean on the gauge cluster area? Not sure it says throttle.? Should be two on the left top is lights bottom is wipers. Right side should be CHOKE. Which is a manual choke and should pull out to operate. Don't think that is original for a '70 though only 67 and 68. If I'm wrong on this or what you're talking about let me know! Hope this is helpful!