1968

[swamp rat]

I know all about that poor mans garage stuff, mines a 10X20, well, 2 of them end for end. Glad ya got the cover up!

[gdavis]

My canopy is 19 ft x 20 I put a 19 ft x 29 tarp. It covered most of the sides also.

[gdavis]

home made wood bed strips that I seen on the web.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by gdavis

My new home made wood bed strips that I will be using.

do you allow for the contraction and expansion humidyty / cold snaps with them ? they are very nice looking

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

do you allow for the contraction and expansion humidyty / cold snaps with them ? they are very nice looking

1/16 of a inch on the width none on the length.

[gdavis]

Well. today FedEx came by and dropped off my front bumper. I tried to install it but I was in too much pain. I have a problem with my hip. maybe tomorrow I will feel better. I did go to Ace Hardware and pick up some bumper bolts. I found out Home Depot is cheaper on the bumper bolts.

[gdavis]

Today I mounted the front bumper. I still have to put the outside braces on. Mine is too long, so I will shorten them I guess.

[gdavis]

Today, I started working on the front bumper braces. I am cutting 1'' 3/4 out of the center of the brace. Like I said, started. I ran out of 0.35 welding wire. So I got them both cut and one spot welded as you can see in the picture. Tomorrow, I have a Dr's appointment for my hip and then I will finished welding them up.

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by gdavis

Today, I started working on the front bumper braces. I am cutting 1'' 3/4 out of the center of the brace. Like I said, started. I ran out of 0.35 welding wire. So I got them both cut and one spot welded as you can see in the picture. Tomorrow, I have a Dr's appointment for my hip and then I will finished welding them up.

Why was they too long?

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

Why was they too long?

I bought these from a fellow board member, and he thought they were for a 67 thru 70. They were for a 71/72 and that what made them too long. No big thing, all I had to do was cut 1 3/4 out of the center. It was easier they selling these and buying a new set. He sold them for a song so I could not complain. George

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Awesome at-home build!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

Awesome at-home build!

everything you see I did myself. except for the final touch on the body work. I brother-in-law helped me with it. Thanks.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Originally Posted by gdavis

everything you see I did myself. except for the final touch on the body work. I brother-in-law helped me with it. Thanks.

That's awesome man, wish I had the space and FL weather to build with!

[gdavis]

Well, Today I finished with the bumper braces. I installed them also. UPS came by and I got a set of sun visor. They look real sweet. I painted the visor rods also.

[gdavis]

Today I put the painted rods and ends in the sun visors. I them mounted them on the truck. As you can see in the picture. Monday I will buy a line to the transmission mod. valve to carb. another step done. I am saving up for the carb. I hope to have it this month. Then I can crank the ole girl. Oh I forgot about the exhaust next month.

[swamp rat]

Lookin good George!

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Lookin good George!

thanks a lot swamp rat

[gdavis]

Foot ball season for the boys. I am in the process of ordering bed strips un punches stainless and a exhaust system DIY system. I am going to hold off on the carb. for now.

[gdavis]

I pulled the set of headers, that I installed a last year. Then I put them on the parts board and they were sold the first night. I didn't want to deal with getting shorty plugs and heat wrap for the spark plug wires. then getting custom down pipes. I ordered a new set of exhaust manifolds for the 350. Expected delivery date is the 18th next Wednesday. I banged up my hip so I will have to get my son to install them. I am just going to have to start working within my physical limitations.

[gdavis]

I ordered my exhaust gaskets for the new manifolds and down pipes today. I will order the exhaust when they come in. I am looking at Jegs exhaust systems. maybe in a few days I can start putting it all together.

[Dean'smeanmachine]

looking good

[gdavis]

Thanks Dean. I am still waiting for my parts to come in. I would have to order parts from Ca. Of all the places. Couldn't get any further away.

[Mustard72]

I really like the amount of black and chrome in the front with the bumper on. Nice balance.

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

I really like the amount of black and chrome in the front with the bumper on. Nice balance.

Thanks Nick. Glad to see you around again. done anything to old Mustard?

[gdavis]

Today, the big brown truck gave me a visit. Received the manifolds with a surprise. The company that I bought them from grinded the numbers off the manifolds. Now I have grinding marks on the front and back on both manifolds. Not really pleased with these. I guess I am expecting too much I guess. They are after market so you get what you pay for. If I knew that they were from China I would not have bought them. I also got a set of manifolds gaskets. they are ok made in USA and the down pipe donuts also made in USA very pleased with the quality of the gaskets and donuts.