1968

[gdavis]

Went to a fellow board member's home today. I picked up a looks like a new set of rear bumper brackets/braces. Brought them home and got them all painted black. Getting antsy for the rear bumper and rear tank install this next week maybe.

[gdavis]

Tuesday, I hope to get to the welding shop for some metal for my rear fender braces. If I can't find them local that is. I did nothing on the old girl today. Waiting for parts to start coming in.

[Dean'smeanmachine]

braces look good

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

braces look good

thanks I can't complain about the price either. they will look good under my truck.

[gdavis]

Today, I received some parts from UPS. A 1969 Camaro gas tank, a single line sending unit, straps and anti-squeak pads.
I got my metal for the support for the tank today also. I got my two grand kids helping to open the box. Well they think they were anyway.

[gdavis]

Today I dry fitted the 1969 Camaro gas tank. Just to see where and how much I needed to lower or raise the tank. I had to lower it 1 3/8 inches. So I made up some supports out of 3/8 x 3 inch flat stock and 1 1/2 square tubing. I welded the square tuning on each end of the 3/8 x 3 inch flat stock. This is all I can do for now. I will have to wait until I receive the rear bumper to be sure that is enough. It will be here by the days end on Friday.
I also ordered some parts from Classic parts.

Tail gate chain covers clear
Front turn signal lens gasket (2)
rear fender conduit Chrome for wires to clearance lights (2)
Inside rear view mirror head 67 thru 71
Wind shield washer hose kit
not to much but things I new I will need.

[Xeen]

That camaro tank looks like it is going to work perfectly.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Xeen

That camaro tank looks like it is going to work perfectly.

It will. I just need the bumper to make sure that I don't have to lower it anymore. Only one more day and I can see.
You know what I have learned a long time ago, never get in a hurry. When I get into too much of a hurry it cost me money and valuable time. I got the rest of my life to finish this truck. If my time runs out then one of my boys will take over. The truck is not going anywhere.

[swamp rat]

Looking good!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Looking good!

thanks, I did not get the tank in the truck this week. raining

[gdavis]

Today, I made a 4 x 4 hole in the backing bracket for the flip down tag holder. I really like the flip down tag holder, it stays open when I am putting gas in the tank. This way I don't have to fight with the tag. The hole is for the gas inlet to go through. I also painted the backing bracket and the flip down tag holder black. I made the holes in the tag light square. This way I can use 1/4" stainless square holed bolts. I call them stove bolts, but I can't remember what they are really called at this moment. I painted the tag light black on the outside. Everything was going alone just fine until I ran into a snag. My bumper came in today. It was shipped in by UPS. Well the bumper box was damaged and the bumper was scratched. UPS is going to come out Monday and take a look see. I hope we can come up with something. So, now I am at a stand still again. No big problem, just another hurter to jump.

[colgad]

Your square hole came out great. I was in a hurry when I did mine. Now after seeing yours I am taking mine out and cleaning it up. ( I needed to paint it anyway) Where did you get the style of plate that stays down? Local or ebay?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by colgad

Your square hole came out great. I was in a hurry when I did mine. Now after seeing yours I am taking mine out and cleaning it up. ( I needed to paint it anyway) Where did you get the style of plate that stays down? Local or ebay?

I bought the rear bumper, backing plate, flip down and tag light from Brian in Ks., he switch from a step side to a fleet. A package deal, but he bought it from LMC The flip down can be mounted up or down what ever way you like. Or you can go to a bone yard and het one from a 1992 caprice. The square hole came out real nice. After I cut it out I took a file and smooth the rough edges and rounded the edges a little. then three coats of black

[gdavis]

I have been looking for the proper install on the rear bumper brackets. I thought they were straight with the frame. I found out later that they are suppose to be at a slight angle with the frame. I had to make a call to Ks. to get the right position of the brackets. So, now I am in line to install the brackets Monday. The brackets at a slight angle just didn't look right. But all the holes line up and there it is I don't know everything about these trucks.

[gdavis]

Got to repaint the tag bracket. The paint lifted,looks like a old mans skin. Older than me. I will have to sand blast the paint off I put on the tag bracket and then paint it again.

[gdavis]

I sand blasted the flip tag bracket today. Also painted it. it came out real nice this time. Don't know why the paint lifted, maybe some chemical was on it from the factory.
I mounted the rear bumper brackets/braces. They all line up like they should. Installed the front turn signal with new lens gaskets. I put the tail gate chain covers on also. I installed the interior rear view mirror it also is chrome. Did I say chrome will get you home. Well it will. Now I will have to wait for the rear bumper to be replaced. UPS will pick up the first one that was shipped to be tomorrow. It has a lot of scratches on it, so it has to be replaced by UPS.

[gdavis]

parts that came in today

[gdavis]

more pictures. Tomorrow, I need to put some washers under one side of the pass side turn signal. It looks a little un-even

[gdavis]

Today, I sanded the rear bed sill it was showing a little wear, like scratches. I did not like the way it looked. Then I painted it with raddle can black, now it looks a lot better. Removed the bumper braces and re-installed them with shorter bolts and new lock washers. 1/2 inches shorter bolts, now it don't look like I just used any bolts that I could fine. Nothing wrong with the bolts it just looked to busy. Put the final coat of paint on the tag holder.

UPS came by today and picked up the bumper that was damaged in shipment. Don't know how long that will take. I hope not too long. I want to rewire the truck this month and I would like to have the tank and bumper installed. I don't want anymore breaks in the wires than I can help.

[gdavis]

Today, I installed the 4 washers on the pass side front turn signal. Now the turn signal is level. It is amazing what a little love will do. Then I drilled the holes for the Camaro gas tank supports. I for got to take pictures so I will do so tomorrow. I removed the tail lights. Getting ready for a stainless set of tail lights from a fellow board member. Can't wait to see what they look like on MY truck. Still no word on the rear bumper.

[gdavis]

Well, here are the pictures of the supports for the Camaro gas tank. The front turn signal where I put three or four washers. Now it sets straight. I am a firm believer in pictures. I guess that is why I have 81 pages in my build. I still a way to go but, I now can see the rear door it is now open a little. Now, I am waiting on UPS for another bumper. It's the little things that take a lot of time on these builds. I made the tank supports to short. have to re-do the supports 1 whole day shot.

[gdavis]

Has anyone ever used chrome conduit for the tail lights for a step side bed. here is a picture of the conduit. I bought it from Classic parts and can't figure out where or how it attaches.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Has anyone ever used chrome conduit for the tail lights for a step side bed. here is a picture of the conduit. I bought it from Classic parts and can't figure out where it attaches.

Unfortunately I have no idea on this one George, I didn't even know it existed until you told me

[gdavis]

Today, I was bored so I thought I would get ahead of the tank and brackets. Every thing I touched turned to crap. Welded a bolt to the supports. I thought they looked real good, until I notice the supports were upside down. So I had to remove the welded bolt and turn them over and re-weld a bolt on each end. A whole day wasted. Tomorrow I will pick up some 3/8 all thread rod. This I will use on the tank straps on the rear of the tank. The only place that is not covered with my canopy is where I was working. The rear of the truck. The sun beating down on my back, so I had enough of that so I quit and went inside for a tall glass of green tea.

[Xeen]

George the truck is mobile, just move it so that you are working in the shade next time.