Glock and HuggerCST's official "Project 68" build thread

[glock35ipsc]

Busy, busy, busy!!

You are right Mike, it is from Hagen. Don't know what happened to the other pics, but here are a couple more.

[glock35ipsc]

A couple other things going on....

I am working on sectioning an old glove box door that will eventually be roughly the same dimensions as the gauge build-out. Maybe just a touch bigger, but at least close to the same proportions. And it will retain the same basic shape as the OEM door. I'm just waiting to see how it turns out before I commit to another hole in the dash.

Also, I have made a DRAMATIC change to the color. But for now, that will remain a secret

[ColoradoK5]

Looks great man great project!! That steering wheel is the same i have in my K5. i love all the little things you are doing. Looks like chevy should have done a few like the gas door!! Keep up the good work!! By the way Chevydude's frame came out great!!

[glock35ipsc]

I got a lot done on the glove box door last night. I started with an extra door that I have had in the shop attic for years. I wanted it to be roughly the same dimensions as the gauge build-out so the proportions of the dash wouldn't look off. I didn't want the full sized door on the opposite end of the smaller gauge panel.

I figured it should be around 5.5" tall and around 15" wide. So I laid out the cuts for the top of the box first, keeping in mind that I need to keep the push button latch. After I got them cut out I figured how much of the bottom I would need and cut them a touch wider. I tacked together the top pieces first, then found center, trimmed the lower left to fit and tacked it in place. Then trimmed up the lower right and tacked it.

Since the rear doesn't match up at all, and I don't need cup holders I cut the center out, which helped to be able to hammer & dolly the tacks. After the front is all welded, I will weld in a smooth piece to the back side.

The bottom pic is where I left off last night. I'll finish welding up the front tonight, then start on the back side.

[glock35ipsc]

A couple more pics. This is what the back side looks like right now after cutting the rest of the uneven/mismatching metal out. The second shows what is left of the old door. This should give you an idea of how much smaller the new one is. I think it's actually pretty cool! Kinda like I shrunk the original

[68 short step]

nice job

[ColoradoK5]

Looks good!

[pat]

Your fuel filler cover looks exactly like the one I made. Awesome dash

[glock35ipsc]

Cool! Did you weld yours in? I was thinking of welding in some tabs to drill and tab, then attach the cover with stainless button head cap screws in case I ever needed to get in there to pull the hose or change out the o-ring on the filler cap.

[pat]

I welded 3 tabs to the inside of it and just bolted it up to the side. It sits just barely off the outside of the bed. I ran some silicone sealant all around it. I could still take it off if I needed to, even though its a pain to get to those bolts.

[glock35ipsc]

Boy did I just have a crazy thought! I was sitting here thinking about if I ever drive this truck to the annual big board meet next year (getting ahead of myself, aren't I??), I won't really want to haul all my stuff in the bed. Then I remembered that I have a very nice, complete 68 front clip and a new tailgate, and how that could be morphed together into a trailer.

Think about it....... either the hood could open to get you stuff, or the tailgate could be opened...... or both. Maybe have a large compartment in front for "stuff", and a smaller one behind the tailgate for tools, parts, etc.....

Oh please, someone stop me!!!!!!

[pat]

Thats got potential.
Id like to see how it would look

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Cool! Did you weld yours in? I was thinking of welding in some tabs to drill and tab, then attach the cover with stainless button head cap screws in case I ever needed to get in there to pull the hose or change out the o-ring on the filler cap.

I like the mini-door. You know, that filler tube comes out from the back by unscrewing the cap. So I don't see the need for access under that cover. My cover is fixed (the stock inner cover) and I can still get the tube/neck in/out no problem.

[Frizzle Fry]

old mspaint chop...

[glock35ipsc]

Did you just do that photochop??? That looks bad azz! Better than I thought it would!

Thanks for reminding me of the cap unscrewing, I've been having several geriatric moments this week

[Palf70Step]

Frizzle, that is very kool!!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Dang this build is really comming along..

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

old mspaint chop...

That is SOOOOOOO awesome.

You know you have to build one for the Tahoe now!

[glock35ipsc]

Maybe I didn't see it in a daydream,maybe I so it here long ago.......

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Dang this build is really comming along..

It's amazing the kind of motivation you can get from going as far as listing your project for sale, then feeling sellers remorse about 5 minutes later!

[Frizzle Fry]

I did that chop a while ago but never posted it. I think you need to build it

[glock35ipsc]

Hmmm, if I can ever get this one done, I just might!!!

OK, didn't get much done this weekend. Saturday was Mama's birthday, and we went for a 250 mile motorcycle ride Sunday. By I did manage to get the glove box lid done Saturday, and started on a jig for the opening itself.

On the glove box lid, I needed to finish tacking the seams, and on the back I needed to weld in a flat piece where I cut all the uneven stuff out. Came out pretty good. I will need to skin the front with filler, but since this won't be a daily driver, I know I won't be opening and slamming it shut a lot. All that is going to be in there is probably the registration and insurance cards.

I figured I would build the glove box on the bench instead of screwing up the new dash. Once I have everything perfect on the bench (opening size and shape, hinge, stop arm, glove box size, shape, and attachment) then I can transfer everything to the dash. I can use this piece as a template.

[Hart_Rod]

Nice build Glock, can't wait to see it done. I'm in ABQ, NM maybe we can meet up sometie. I noticed you (and couple other guys on the board) have used the Hagan gas lid. I've got one in my 48 and it works really well. It is always a crowd pleaser when you show it to people. However, the way it is designed, it will hold fuel if it backflushes out the filler cap. I would suggest that you put a drain in it. Also, make sure your filler cap is hinged from the bottom. This also helps to keep the fuel in the filler hose and not on your truck. Don't ask me how I know, . Take care.

Rob

[glock35ipsc]

Thanks for the tip Rod. I had thought about drilling a hole or two in the bottom of the cover, but never thought about the position of the hinge. I will note that on my to-do list!

Maybe all of us in this are can pick a central place to have a get-together sometime, maybe around the Denver area?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Thanks for the tip Rod. I had thought about drilling a hole or two in the bottom of the cover, but never thought about the position of the hinge. I will note that on my to-do list!

Maybe all of us in this are can pick a central place to have a get-together sometime, maybe around the Denver area?

I would weld a piece of 5/16 brake line in so you can attach a rubber hose to it. If you don't, it may drip on stuff you don't want it to (don't ask me how I know, ). I just happend to re-read the Hagan instructions the other day (what a novel thought, ehh) and it mentions putting the hinge on the bottom.

I'm batching it until next spring, so a lot of my weekend are free (unless we're drilling). A get together would be cool!