68 build...south of DFW

[bman67]

Which headers are you using? I'm in the situation regarding the radiator that I need one with a passenger inlet / outlet. I was going to check with PRC radiators to see how much one would cost.

[TXPinstriper]

Nice keep the pics coming !

[shawno72]

Originally Posted by blfuller123

I got the gmc headlight buckets removed from the GMC core support and got it cleaned up and painted. It has one small repair spot on the lower passanger side but it isnt really noticible.

I got the intake put back together and got the headers put on.

Are those the Chevelle headers??

[blfuller123]

The headders are for chevells/and early model camaros and are the shorty ones. I found someone on ebay that builds radiators for 67-72 truck with LT1s. They are aluminum and have the electric fans with fan shrouds included.

Here are a couple of pictures with the core support. My dad had some old rally wheels that I am using to roll around on. Think they will be on until after all the paint work is done so the new wheels stay new.





I found this really straight 67 front clip. All of the sheetmetal on it is in 10x better shape than what I have and it doesnt have the marker lights. I need to start getting rid of the other front ends I have.

[ChuckDriver]

Awesome project! And I'm a big fan of the 59-60 Dash, put one in my 57.

[mightymouse]

Ive,seen this project in person and it is very nice,.. if and when you do decide to sell your 68 front clip keep me in mind i'm interested...johnny

[blfuller123]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Awesome project! And I'm a big fan of the 59-60 Dash, put one in my 57.

Thanks. I love that dash too, got any pictures of yours?

Originally Posted by mightymouse

Ive,seen this project in person and it is very nice,.. if and when you do decide to sell your 68 front clip keep me in mind i'm interested...johnny

Thanks! Come get it Johnny, its taking up space. Did you ever get rid of that blue cab?

[ChuckDriver]

I do in my build thread, starting at post #52. Here's a shot of it.

[blfuller123]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

I do in my build thread, starting at post #52. Here's a shot of it.

That is awesome. Where did you get the vents?

[ChuckDriver]

The round ones on each end came from Vintage Air, the one in the center of the dash is from a 64 Caddy!

[blfuller123]

I have decide to hold off on buying rims and tires for a while. If I were to get them, they would just sit in the corner until the paint is finished. Im going to try and start working on getting the cab and bed on next.

[claytonisbob]

Sweet, funny I'm just now seeing this thread. I bought your grill last night, talked to your dad for a while about yours and his truck. I figured you may have had a build thread.

[blfuller123]

Im getting ready to head out of town for a couple of weeks but that fuel rail cam in and I got it swapped over. Its out of a corvette and lets me run the lines on the passanger side. It is polished and this picture doesnt do it justice.

My dad used to have a paint and body shop and he is the one that will be doing the majority of the paint and body work. I picked up a gallon of primer and Im hoping he will be able to get some of the body preped while im gone.

[blfuller123]

Im still out of town so I havent done anything to the truck but I did order some 67 bedsides and all the body mounts. I am hoping to get the cab put back on when I get a couple of days at home.

[chevytruckluver]

just found your build, great looking truck so far. I know it rained last w/e but any more progress?

[blfuller123]

Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

just found your build, great looking truck so far. I know it rained last w/e but any more progress?

Nope, i've been out of town. I hope i will be around next week to get something done.

[blfuller123]

Got home today and I had parts waiting for me. I got the call to leave again tomorrow but I am hoping to be back monday to get something done. I ordered a roll pan to but got a stepside one so I have to send it back.

[mcbassin]

Very nice looking bed panels. Where did you buy them?

[shawno72]

Fresh metal ooooh ahhhhhh
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[VA72C10]

Very nice!

[blfuller123]

I got the panels from LMC, they had the best price with the free shipping for orders over $1000. I got a body mount kit with all the bushings and bolts too. I forgot to get the bolts that bolts the panels together. Anyone know what size they are off hand?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by blfuller123

I got the panels from LMC, they had the best price with the free shipping for orders over $1000. I got a body mount kit with all the bushings and bolts too. I forgot to get the bolts that bolts the panels together. Anyone know what size they are off hand?

I may be wrong but I think most of the bolts to hold the bed together are 5/16-18 flange bolts with the washer built on to the heads and nuts.
Something like: THIS
I can't remember if they have pointed ends or flat? I can look at mine tomorrow and get back with you.

[blfuller123]

No big deal, I think I have a couple I can still partially put it together until I do get new ones. Thanks for that link.

[blfuller123]

Got home today and got the bed assembled. As soon as I get the rollpan back and get it welded up I will take it back off and get it primed.

[67cheby]

Nice !