1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project

[68 C10 Driver]

That steering wheel is not too much different from my 65 El Camino wheel when you put them side-by-side.

@raggedjim, I like the colors you picked! Keep in mind that you will need to build out the base of the steering wheel where it meets the truck's steering column. Truck steering wheels are a larger diameter at the center. I used a product called "All Metal". It is a body filler that has metal (aluminum) in it and makes for a hard surface when done. If i remember you only need to build it out about 1/8 to 3/16 in.

[68 C10 Driver]

@raggedjim:

Here is what my 65 Camino steering wheel looked like before and after I built out the base. Note where the steering wheel and steering column meet.

[raggedjim]

Yeap, I've been building that base up and it is just about right. I hope I can get mine to the point yours is, it's a work of art.

Amazing how similar they are! I want to find a Chevy button that will fit in the same space as the Pontiac emblem.

[68 C10 Driver]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Yeap, I've been building that base up and it is just about right. I hope I can get mine to the point yours is, it's a work of art.

Amazing how similar they are! I want to find a Chevy button that will fit in the same space as the Pontiac emblem.

The one for the 65 El Camino should be a match.

[raggedjim]

I'll look into it, thanks!

[68 C10 Driver]

So this weekend's main project was to install a pole barn style car port so I do not have to work on the frame in the blazing sun this year. Great product from a local builder.

First photo is the site for the car port, just next to my shed. Second photo shows the materials when delivered. Third is a little more than halfway through the process, and last photo is the completed carport. Car port is 20 x 20.

This car port will also be where I park the truck. The garage will not be big enough to handle having it, my MG, and our classic Mini when it is done.

[zicc1835]

nice....

[68bowtie]

Looks great!