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 :)

Re: 68 build thread. It has begun :)
 

:cool: Time for some pics!:D

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YES IT IS!!!!

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yea :wop: :)

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cant wait for the pics

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YUP, I agree
:wop:

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:wop: :wop: :wop: :wop:

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Here things as they are. I have not torn into anything yet gotta eat breakfast first :) Then the fun begins. :crazy: There will be more as I tear it all apart.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...uild/Truck.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...nerfender2.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...nnerfender.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/PassSide.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...ewofengine.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...uild/Front.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...deofengine.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...nerFender2.jpg

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And one more..

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...nnerFender.jpg

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

Josh

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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.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/100_5375.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/100_5374.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/100_5373.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/100_5372.jpg

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 :)

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Always great to see one get a makeover

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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 :)

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Looking good. I start taking mine apart this weekend.

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


-steven:crazy:

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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 :)

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


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...ild/Frame1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...ild/Frame2.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...ingcloseup.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...wrsteering.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...rsteering2.jpg

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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...ountdriver.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...tpassenger.jpg

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

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...uild/Parts.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o.../HoodLatch.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...ebuild/Fan.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...erAssembly.jpg

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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.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...ontBumper1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...ontBumper2.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...ringBracke.jpg

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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.

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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.

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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 :)

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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