1969 Chevy C10
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'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Thanks guys.
MJM
Promoted Users
Too late:
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Yes, I have new filters for the paint booth, just haven't put them in yet.
Impressive masking job for those letters. I'd be so worried about bleed thru, and I don't see any.
Job well done!
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Got the upper and lower moldings put on.
The reproduction stuff isn't near the quality of the original.
The reproduction stuff isn't near the quality of the original.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
The problem I have been running into is that most of the suppliers do not have everything you need. So cab trim from one place, fender and door trim from, another, etc.
This trim would fall into the easy to bend/dent category for sure.
I only recently learned of Mar-K so haven't bought anything from them yet for comparison.
This trim would fall into the easy to bend/dent category for sure.
I only recently learned of Mar-K so haven't bought anything from them yet for comparison.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Still waiting for back ordered parts to arrive.
Was able to get the dimmer switch wired in and working (and no I didn't cut and buff the kick panels ):
Then the owner showed up with this blue tooth Resto Radio and custom speaker assembly.
The speaker turned out to be something somebody gave him and wasn't actually for this truck. He failed to mention that to me and after I had dismantled most of the dash to get the thing in there I found out the bracket was 1" too long and the mounting hole in the wrong location.
Eventually got it in there and working:
Was able to get the dimmer switch wired in and working (and no I didn't cut and buff the kick panels
):Then the owner showed up with this blue tooth Resto Radio and custom speaker assembly.
The speaker turned out to be something somebody gave him and wasn't actually for this truck. He failed to mention that to me and after I had dismantled most of the dash to get the thing in there I found out the bracket was 1" too long and the mounting hole in the wrong location.
Eventually got it in there and working:
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Still waiting for the parts I ordered in June to arrive. The vent window assembly for the driver's door and a few other items still haven't been shipped.
Decided to sandblast the bed while I waited. I loathe this part of the job but pushed my self to get it done.
It took a couple of days to get all the paint and rust off. Then I went over the whole thing again to remove the dark spots and places that I missed.
Shot two coats of epoxy on the outside and one coat on the inside of the bed, Knew I didn't have enough epoxy so I mixed some left over gray with the 1/2 gallon of black I had. Still ran out of epoxy, hence only one coat on the bed.
It will stay like this while I paint and install the passenger's door, fender trim and fender. From there I will work on the hood so I can get it installed along with the new front grille, front bumper and parking lights.
Decided to sandblast the bed while I waited. I loathe this part of the job but pushed my self to get it done.
It took a couple of days to get all the paint and rust off. Then I went over the whole thing again to remove the dark spots and places that I missed.
Shot two coats of epoxy on the outside and one coat on the inside of the bed, Knew I didn't have enough epoxy so I mixed some left over gray with the 1/2 gallon of black I had. Still ran out of epoxy, hence only one coat on the bed.
It will stay like this while I paint and install the passenger's door, fender trim and fender. From there I will work on the hood so I can get it installed along with the new front grille, front bumper and parking lights.
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Passenger door painted.
Front left fender installed:
Cowl installed:
I am needing some help from you Chevy guys.
The owner cannot find the correct mirrors or the mounting brackets that go inside the door.
Here is the mirror that came off the driver's side and you can see the bracket attached.
I have looked on different truck sites and do not see this type of bracket anywhere. He wanted to have customer mirrors so I matched the hole pattern in the passenger door with this same bracket. Now we can't find a matching bracket or a two bolt set of chrome mirrors that fit.
Here's the dimensions of the bracket:
This is what it looked like when I got it. I think at one time they just had a bolt in the lower hole.
Let me know your thoughts on this so I can get some mirrors on the truck.
Front left fender installed:
Cowl installed:
I am needing some help from you Chevy guys.
The owner cannot find the correct mirrors or the mounting brackets that go inside the door.
Here is the mirror that came off the driver's side and you can see the bracket attached.
I have looked on different truck sites and do not see this type of bracket anywhere. He wanted to have customer mirrors so I matched the hole pattern in the passenger door with this same bracket. Now we can't find a matching bracket or a two bolt set of chrome mirrors that fit.
Here's the dimensions of the bracket:
This is what it looked like when I got it. I think at one time they just had a bolt in the lower hole.
Let me know your thoughts on this so I can get some mirrors on the truck.
MDPotter
Promoted Users
These are correct for 69. On the outside is the mirror arm, mirror, gasket, and screws. Inside is a backup plate. Below are links to a supplier I like. They are also available in black and the mirror head can be smooth or ribbed.
http://sokyclassics.com/product.php?skcid=1001711 Left hand mirror kit
http://sokyclassics.com/product.php?skcid=1001102 Mirror backup plate
http://sokyclassics.com/product.php?skcid=1001711 Left hand mirror kit
http://sokyclassics.com/product.php?skcid=1001102 Mirror backup plate
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Perfect, thanks.
Would the Reinforcement be what I am looking for?
Would the Reinforcement be what I am looking for?
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
The problem is the driver's door that I am trying to match wasn't original to the truck.These are correct for 69. On the outside is the mirror arm, mirror, gasket, and screws. Inside is a backup plate. Below are links to a supplier I like. They are also available in black and the mirror head can be smooth or ribbed.
http://sokyclassics.com/product.php?skcid=1001711 Left hand mirror kit
http://sokyclassics.com/product.php?skcid=1001102 Mirror backup plate
It looks like the parts diagram Leonard sent.
Leonard1
Professional Amateur
Yes, should be 3904460
'68 Coronet R/T
Oldtimer
Any ideas on who would carry them? I have tried searching for the part number but nothing. Used would be better than nothing.
Leonard1
Professional Amateur
I would say used will be your only option, I've never seen one of those plates for sale. The one like Sprint posted is the only one I can remember seeing in a parts book. I checked my parts trucks, and none of them have that reinforcement plate.
(As a side note, I don't think that is the original mirror, it was most likely like the one in the diagram I posted.)
(As a side note, I don't think that is the original mirror, it was most likely like the one in the diagram I posted.)