Hopefully this will work...
I went back and copied all the progess reports with photos to make a single thread out of them...
KaptnKA
SGetting Started
Project Update... 11-2
After waiting for over a year, I am finally getting started on the '68 CS.
I've been workin' on the Bump trailer and Olde Skool to keep me from goin' nuts while waiting to get this project started.
My buddy Kyle and I were supposed to start on this last winter, but he had a 3 foot diameter fir tree fall on his house...
he was finally able to move back in a couple of months ago.
The storm did around $130,000.00 dollars damage to his nearly brand new two story home.
I was only able to get over there one evening this week after work.
I'm really hoping to have the engine out and on the stand Saturday.
Here's the pics I got so far.. I'll take more as the project unfolds...
Shoulda got the hood painted before the rain set in
Got the hood off
Engine compartment 1
Engine compartment 2
Nasty wires & rust
Rad out fan off… lots of rust.
KaptnKA S
Project update.... 11-3
Spent most of the day over at my buddies workin' on the CS...
We made incredible progress...
Got the engine out and on the ground...
Z bar... check out where the PO hooked the spring from the clutch arm (brake line)
hooking up the hoist
out it comes
engine out
Can anyone tell if the tranny is an NP435 or is it a T-18?
The one I have to replace it with is definately a 435...
if this one is a T-18 will the shifter from a it work on a 435???
holy floor
removing header flanges
I'm really tired and sore from crawlin' all up under it, but it feels really good to finally get to this point.
(click on the pic to see it full size)
KaptnKA S
Project update... 11-21
Spent the day tearing down the CS...
Got the steering column pullled so I can rebuild it with the
pwr steering shaft and paint before reinstalling.
Pulled the grille, bumper, and lower valence.
Only the two main rad support bolts left to remove support...
Pulling column
Column out
Rusted clip
Radiator support rust
Radiator support rust
(click on pic to enlarge)
The bad rust is only about the size of 1/4 of a dollar bill (or smaller)
I am debating about just cleaning the existing support up instead of replacing it... this is sorta what I have in mind.
1) Cut out the active rust to clean metal...
2) Use Eastwood rust encapsulator to kill the rest of the rust
3) Patch with sheet metal and fiberglass enpregnated resin
4) Paint
The floor pans also have a couple of small areas that could be patched the same way.
Anyone got any ideas or feed back ?
Thanks again,
KaptnKA S
Project update... 11/22
Another productive day
Hey Guys...
Spent the morning cleaning up the bus and getting ready to clean and paint parts before reinstall.
I am thankful to have the day off so I could work on the CS.
After our feast, I worked on cleaning and prepping parts for paint...
Make-shift parts painting booth
Cabin area
Cleaning parts
New wash tank
Prepping for paint
Prepping for paint
It was a great day... still have 3 more days off... yes !!!
KaptnKA S
Project update... 11-23
Spent another day cleaning, prepping and painting...
Seems like I'm doin' alot of that these days...
I bet I'll do a whole lot more by the time I get done...
Cleaning and prepping for paint
Parts cleaned and prepped for paint
’69 Ranger grille
Got the steering box painted
Freshly painted parts drying
Gotta go burn some dinner...
Take care,
KaptnKA S
Project update... 1-23
Got alot done today, getting close to getting the engine back in on Sat...
Paint stripper... this stuff works great
First coat of stripper
After wiped down
after 2nd coat of stipper
one painted and one primered
Engine bay prepped for paint
Engine bay painted with Eastwood rust encapsulator
Another view
KaptnKA
S
Looks good, i have some of the eastwood stuff but haven't been able to use it yet, looks good on there. 
keep up the good work 
i cant even wait to get it!
