68 custom in NM: Build Thread *** Lot's O' Photos***

[GraficO]

ThanX Red... more work to be done this week. I pretty much have the outside done... now to focus on the underbelly and the inside.

I should get a new 302 in a couple weeks to drop in. Bummer it won't be driveable by the Puerco run... maybe Cruces in Oct!

 

[GraficO]

OK... so Ive decided to ditch the t-case shifter from the transmission hump... to give me more room for the stereo and such... but I need to shift still.

SO

Here's the idea... make a twin shifter that fits under the dash and uses control cables to move the shift rails.

I know it's been done before... but there doesn't seem to be much info around on how to do it... so here's my splash in the pond.

 

[GraficO]

random build items as of late...

Fender Flares
Modified Roll Bar legs
Locking gas cap
Fresh hard top

;D

 

[77Red]

It looks like you're on your way to making your own twin stick cable shifter, but if you want to buy one...
Check this out:
http://advanceadapters.com/product/2257/303009A.html

 

[GraficO]

looked at those... but I have a Dana 20 and not an Atlas... saw some other similar ones and I think I got a decent idea for the mounting bracket for the t-case.

I already dropped 200 bone on the cables... so I guess I'm committed

 

[77Red]

Yeah, I'd say you're committed. I guess I saw universal and got to thinking... Whoops!;D

 

[GraficO]

Well... I opted not to go on the NM Puerco run to get some more stuff done on the beastie today.

Here's a list of what got done:
- Installed Tail light assemblies
- Installed & wired the license plate assembly
- Put on the tail gate guard
- Put on the new wheels
- put on hood shocks
- put in custom door limiters
- put on the spare tire loop
- various little odds & ends... including putting away and consolidating all my parts and tools.

I still need to do the suspension lift... but I won't do that until I get more of the interior done. Maybe tomorrow...

 

[Tito]

I still dont see a squirrel there Boss!

 

[GraficO]

yeah... nobody has guessed... so I'll just have to let the squirrel on the board tomorrow. Do you need another t-shirt or somethin?!?

 

[GraficO]

interesting contrast...

Last summer - Last week - Today;D

 

[Tito]

Haha, I'm good, stinks I have them all in storage right now though. I do need to clean my windshield to put the sticker on, it'll look slick!

 

[22213evl]

damn that rigs looking good
love the new rims/tires

 

[Devin]

Looks really good, man. Keep on chuggin!

 

[ghost66]

Since no one has guessed I'll take a stab, it's a modified windshield hinge to allow a wiper setup coming for m the bottiom instead of the top of the windshield.

OK... let's play a game... for those who aren't knowledgeable on the "secret squirrel"....;D

What is it? What does it do?

I'll toss an Alpha Bronco tee and decal to whomever guesses right first ;D

 

[ocsoorlando]

Hey Grafico, is that a scratch in the new paint above the driver side rear tail light assembly or just a reflection?????? Nice tires/rims, what size are they?....Looks awesome

 

[22213evl]

here ya go

 

[phred]

where'd you find those gas caps?

 

[GraficO]

actually it's dust... I was working on a piece of fiberglass and the dust got everywhere. It's so dry here that static grabs it when you wipe it a bit.

I almost panicked there man!

rims= 15"x10" Tires are 15"x12.5"x33"

BELIEVE IT OR NOT... THERE WILL BE SOME FABRICATION OF SPEAKER BOXES AND CONSOLES TOMORROW

 

[GraficO]

Phred...

here's a link for the filler caps;D

I bought 2 of em special because they are both keyed the same.

 

[GraficO]

nice squirrel!

here ya go