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

[GraficO]

right on Kane! Glad you got motivated... now I have to work on my mechanic and GET HIM motivated!

 

[Crush]

grafico

u ever get those dash monted twin sticks installed. anxious to see that mod

 

[GraficO]

grafico

u ever get those dash mounted twin sticks installed. anxious to see that mod

I figured out a much easier and smoother way to do it... I'm going to use the control cables I already have and do it in reverse... so I can use the space and the mounting bolts on the backside of the t-case and then run the cable to a handle similar to a e-brake levers next to the driver's seat. Prolly going to use a couple Lokar ones and modify them a bit for what I want to do. The cables will have much less friction and smoother bends this way so that should translate into an easier shift

The under dash thing is a cool deal but with my long legs and the amount of stuff I have behind the dash I think it's going to be more ergonomic to have it beside the driver seat.

That's a bit down the road though... I need to turn a key before I do that mod. I'm just going to leave the t-case in 2 HI and be able to drive it while I do everything else... then I'll tackle that modification.

 

[Crush]

Sounds interesting. Will u be monting those controls ontop of
ur console? Oh did u get my I'm?
Crush

 

[GraficO]

left side of the seat... next to the door

 

[a67and77]

Hey GraficO,
Is that thing done yet?;D

 

[GraficO]

hell no... <sigh>

Can't get the time or the mechanic to put time into it. Hopefully next week that will change...

 

[GraficO]

ok...some progress and a good solution to putting vents in the filler necks from BAT

Sorry for the photo quality... I forgot the camera battery and took them with my cell :-X

BTW these particular filler caps have 6 holes.... 3 of them line up with the original stock filler neck holes. I ordered them specifically so that the main and the reserve caps have the same key...

 

[phred]

Hey give us the skinny on the filler!!!

 

[sprdv1]

That looks pretty darn cool & unique... Like it

 

[blazinchuck]

damn that chits tight! great job,chuck

 

[GraficO]

thanX... I just went over it and over it in my head deciding what the most efficient and sano way would be to do it... I just didn't want gas burping out at me every time and also not having to sit there and drizzle it in every time I had to fill up.

at the very least... it's progress !!!!

Fun part was assembling it back on the truck...
- Filler in hole
- top socket screws in first
- put in L fitting w locking aluminum epoxy
- put in the rest of the screws
- wait for the epoxy to harden fully
- locktite the hose barb into the fitting
- repeat

The tubing on these is going to be stainless braided fuel hose with the show aluminum end fittings to go over the hose clamps...

Next is to wire and plumb the fuel switch and pumps...

 

[phred]

where'd you get the fillers?

 

[GraficO]

got em through BAT inc.

here's a link to the PDF catalog of Aero fuel caps

 

[biggercb]

Just went throught the whole post....one word...awesome!

 

[farnorthdan]

Me too...Awsome...my pick for a name is Blueduss

 

[GraficO]

ok...small update:
Fuel Fillers plumbed. The rear disk brake kit arrives Wednesday... so total rebuild of the rear axle which allows for the entire brake system to be plumbed and installed.

SUPPOSEDLY... the engine/AC/heat will be plumbed this week. Ordered the new steering rack so if all goes well... she'll be ready to turn a key and go to the alignment shop/muffler shop in 2 weeks.

 

[nrramse]

Looking good Adam! I feel really lucky to get to see this truck in person. What exhaust are you going to go with?

Newell

 

[GraficO]

thanX Newell... I have decided to go with dual Magnaflows. I had been thinking about a 2 into 1 setup... but I've since been convinced that the Dual setup will be a better sound

 

[Devin]

Nice to see progess, Adam. There for a bit I actually thought I might turn the key before you did.