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skokie · 01-14-2007, 06:34 PM

I finally got enough money together to start this build thread. Going to be sending the radiator support, inner fenders, air cleaner, and stove pipe pieces to the powder coater. Also swapping out my leaking power steering gear with a new redhead variable unit along with new high and low pressure lines.

But wait there is more

Also decided to get a tilt column. I have already gotten the intermediate shaft. Bought a new drivers side fender. For inside the cab I got a new under dash wiring harness, headlight switch, heater harness, and heater control panel.

Parts should be arriving here next week. Since I am off work tomorrow I am going to get started on removing the radiator support bumper, fenders, etc.
This should be fun

krue · 01-14-2007, 06:38 PM

Time for some pics!

skokie · 01-14-2007, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Time for some pics!

YES IT IS!!!!

*rage'nrat638* · 01-14-2007, 11:21 PM

yea

CHAPS7931 · 01-15-2007, 01:39 AM

cant wait for the pics

72armyswbtruck · 01-15-2007, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rage'nrat638

yea

YUP, I agree

1lowdiesel · 01-15-2007, 11:53 AM

skokie · 01-15-2007, 12:35 PM

Here things as they are. I have not torn into anything yet gotta eat breakfast first

Then the fun begins.

There will be more as I tear it all apart.

skokie · 01-15-2007, 12:36 PM

And one more..

abadsvt · 01-15-2007, 12:55 PM

Looks like a great start! Keep us posted!!!!!

Josh

skokie · 01-15-2007, 07:22 PM

It took me 5 hours but I did it. Core support, inner fenders and a whole lot of other stuff has been dropped off at the powder coaters. Drivers side fender is off. Here are the pics.

skokie · 01-15-2007, 10:19 PM

After looking at that last pic It makes me want to pull the engine and clean up the firewall. Please dont say vintage air surefit kit or my wife will kill me

jsbgump · 01-15-2007, 10:32 PM

Always great to see one get a makeover

skokie · 01-16-2007, 06:32 PM

UPDATE: I dropped off a ton of stuff to the powder coater. Rad support, air cleaner, hood latches and a lot more I am sure I am forgetting

jimmy68c10 · 01-17-2007, 01:50 AM

Looking good. I start taking mine apart this weekend.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-17-2007, 03:57 AM

vintage air surefit kit, sorry couldnt resist, looking good though, what are your plans for it???

-steven

skokie · 01-18-2007, 12:17 AM

I am replacing the driver side fender and door hinges. Rad support, pullies,air cleaner assembly, stove pipe assembly & the hood latches are all getting powder coated. New power steering gear is going in along with a tilt column and intermediate shaft. New headlight switch, new under dash wiring harness, new heater controls, heater harness, vacuum guage and I think that is it.

I really really want that surefit system but there is not enough $$$$ for it unless I want to push off the 700r4 for another year. and I dont

skokie · 01-18-2007, 01:38 AM

I took off the front bumper and the power steering pump along with its brackets. Frame is dirty but not bad at all.

skokie · 01-18-2007, 01:38 AM

skokie · 01-19-2007, 06:39 PM

I got my parts back from the powder coater today.
Here's a few pics.

skokie · 01-23-2007, 01:47 AM

UPDATE:
Im waiting for some parts to come in for the radiator core support. I still need to take off the exhaust manifolds and get them blasted and possibly jet coated.

If all goes well tomorrow night I will get the column taken out and the old power steering gearbox taken off and the new redhead put in. Here is some before pics of the bumper and the headlight bezels from tonight. Tomorrow they are headed to the power coater.

skokie · 01-23-2007, 01:48 AM

In the back are the power steering brackets. I decided not to powder coat the power steering pump. I have it cleaned. I need to mask off all of the holes and wire wheel it. After that I will paint it.

CHAPS7931 · 01-23-2007, 02:08 AM

looking good and just take your time to get it done right the first time. i know how much we all want to see it all done. im shocked the the city has not said nothing because your truck is all apart like that, here they are on my ass all the time.well enough of that good luck.

skokie · 01-24-2007, 02:05 AM

Chaps7931 I got some good neighbors and I keep it covered to boot. Plus I have done so much computer work around this area that they kinda owe me

Plus its in my driveway facing the garage.

So its not "an eyesore" Hate that damn word

Here is the latest. I took out the original column and while I was looking I noticed some rust near the brake booster brackets so I took out the brake booster. I ran out of time before I could get the steering gear and its shaft off so I will finish that off tomorrow. Cant wait to get that tilt column in there

CHAPS7931 · 01-24-2007, 02:13 AM

sounds good and i would like pict of that install, and i am followings your build. makes me glad to see someone from san jose with a full build thread

01-14-2007, 06:34 PM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,347	68 build thread. It has begun :) I finally got enough money together to start this build thread. Going to be sending the radiator support, inner fenders, air cleaner, and stove pipe pieces to the powder coater. Also swapping out my leaking power steering gear with a new redhead variable unit along with new high and low pressure lines. But wait there is more Also decided to get a tilt column. I have already gotten the intermediate shaft. Bought a new drivers side fender. For inside the cab I got a new under dash wiring harness, headlight switch, heater harness, and heater control panel. Parts should be arriving here next week. Since I am off work tomorrow I am going to get started on removing the radiator support bumper, fenders, etc. This should be fun __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-14-2007, 06:38 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) Time for some pics! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-14-2007, 11:21 PM	#4
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01-15-2007, 01:39 AM	#5
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) cant wait for the pics

01-15-2007, 11:53 AM	#7
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) Last edited by 1lowdiesel; 01-15-2007 at 11:54 AM.

01-15-2007, 12:35 PM	#8
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,347	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) Here things as they are. I have not torn into anything yet gotta eat breakfast first Then the fun begins. There will be more as I tear it all apart. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-15-2007, 12:36 PM	#9
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,347	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) And one more.. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-15-2007, 12:55 PM	#10
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) Looks like a great start! Keep us posted!!!!! Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

01-15-2007, 07:22 PM	#11
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,347	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) It took me 5 hours but I did it. Core support, inner fenders and a whole lot of other stuff has been dropped off at the powder coaters. Drivers side fender is off. Here are the pics. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-15-2007, 10:19 PM	#12
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,347	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) After looking at that last pic It makes me want to pull the engine and clean up the firewall. Please dont say vintage air surefit kit or my wife will kill me __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-15-2007, 10:32 PM	#13
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) Always great to see one get a makeover __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

01-16-2007, 06:32 PM	#14
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,347	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) UPDATE: I dropped off a ton of stuff to the powder coater. Rad support, air cleaner, hood latches and a lot more I am sure I am forgetting __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-17-2007, 01:50 AM	#15
jimmy68c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greencove Springs Florida Posts: 38	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) Looking good. I start taking mine apart this weekend. __________________ 68 C10 Stepside Project 400 HP plus small block 97 Silverado XCAB 4X4 5in Lift with 35's

01-17-2007, 03:57 AM	#16
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) vintage air surefit kit, sorry couldnt resist, looking good though, what are your plans for it??? -steven __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-18-2007, 12:17 AM	#17
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,347	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) I am replacing the driver side fender and door hinges. Rad support, pullies,air cleaner assembly, stove pipe assembly & the hood latches are all getting powder coated. New power steering gear is going in along with a tilt column and intermediate shaft. New headlight switch, new under dash wiring harness, new heater controls, heater harness, vacuum guage and I think that is it. I really really want that surefit system but there is not enough $$$$ for it unless I want to push off the 700r4 for another year. and I dont __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234



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01-18-2007, 01:38 AM	#18
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,347	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) I took off the front bumper and the power steering pump along with its brackets. Frame is dirty but not bad at all. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-19-2007, 06:39 PM	#20
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,347	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) I got my parts back from the powder coater today. Here's a few pics. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-23-2007, 01:47 AM	#21
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,347	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) UPDATE: Im waiting for some parts to come in for the radiator core support. I still need to take off the exhaust manifolds and get them blasted and possibly jet coated. If all goes well tomorrow night I will get the column taken out and the old power steering gearbox taken off and the new redhead put in. Here is some before pics of the bumper and the headlight bezels from tonight. Tomorrow they are headed to the power coater. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-23-2007, 01:48 AM	#22
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,347	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) In the back are the power steering brackets. I decided not to powder coat the power steering pump. I have it cleaned. I need to mask off all of the holes and wire wheel it. After that I will paint it. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-23-2007, 02:08 AM	#23
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) looking good and just take your time to get it done right the first time. i know how much we all want to see it all done. im shocked the the city has not said nothing because your truck is all apart like that, here they are on my ass all the time.well enough of that good luck.

01-24-2007, 02:05 AM	#24
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,347	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) Chaps7931 I got some good neighbors and I keep it covered to boot. Plus I have done so much computer work around this area that they kinda owe me Plus its in my driveway facing the garage. So its not "an eyesore" Hate that damn word Here is the latest. I took out the original column and while I was looking I noticed some rust near the brake booster brackets so I took out the brake booster. I ran out of time before I could get the steering gear and its shaft off so I will finish that off tomorrow. Cant wait to get that tilt column in there __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-24-2007, 02:13 AM	#25
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :) sounds good and i would like pict of that install, and i am followings your build. makes me glad to see someone from san jose with a full build thread

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