Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

First off this isnt a build thread it is a trash my buddy thread in the last few pages...The truck wasnt what is was bid on being...I was there numerous times when Carlos asked him to buy new sheetmetal to speed the process up. Just cause Don says something deosnt mean it is gospel. He does have the other folks cowls and they are getting finished and as of last night he mentioned finishing them up and sending them there stuff at no charge. Carlos moved shop and is trying to get everything going again. Everyone has hard times here and there, so everyone needs to lighten up...As for a moderator you can ban me doesnt matter.. My truck will be done by Autorama and will win in class no problem...I hope we can finish it for Good Guys time permitting.....You can come see a first place done exclusively by Carlos Bernal....Im done with Don and this piece of **** thread!

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

Everyone has bad times. It's how they choose to handle those bad times that determine what their character is. Some people do it the right way, some do it the wrong way. Carlos may be a great guy, but he chose to handle this the wrong way. Hopefully in the future, he will do it differently. With that being said, it's probably time for everyone to move on......

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

Sounds like a tough ordeal to have been through, but at the end, it's looks like it's going to be a truly sweet ride.

Congratulations on that, and I for one, am looking forward to more updates & the completion of the build.

Also: to 68 Short Step: Sorry if I appear to to have maybe "stepped on" your Board name, by choosing the one I have. When I signed up here a couple years or so ago, I just typed that in as a possibility, it was available, and that's what I got. It wasn't 'til later, after I'd read a lot of the posts, that I realized mine was so close to what you use as your name. No harm intended. Maybe some day we'll meet & I'll buy you a brewski.

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

Looks good Don, glad you got it back in one piece and one color:D

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

looking good Don.

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

you were asked to stop and did not.. as well as now cussing, trolling and attempting to create a pissing match. Please review the site rules before coming back. They are posted at the top of every forum area of this site.

For the record, my post has nothing to do with Don or his gospel.. you can ask him yourself as he n I rarely see eye to eye. Not that you deserve an explanation on my side.. but if you actually read the review forum and not just the one post, you would see Carlos was suspended from here BEFORE any of the issues with he and Don came to light.

Thank you and have a nice week... back on topic or the build thread goes buh bye

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

well i can sympathize with those involved (both sides) i had a similar ordeal with the trans. shop that did my tranny. it was recommended by people i knew & when it was all said & done i felt pretty bad about the whole situation: client (me) not happy, shop not happy, & people that recommended me felt bad, although they still use them & i beleive have not had any issues. i completly agree with hart-rod! anyways everyone can move on & now enjoy the re-bulding of what appears to be a great looking ride that all will be proud of. keep us posted on the progress!!! again great truck (even for a step side.... lol)

rodstored-72

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

thanks all, ill get some more progress done and report back, soon... cause im ready to finally drive this thang.. 68shortstep: not a prob at all ;)

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Cool.

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

Wow , that thing looks great .

Body shops can be funny . Mine is 2.5 weeks behind my projected finish date and 3.5 weeks behind on their promise date .

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

This is great news, Don! Truck is looking good.

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now im down to the small little stuff that i never thought i would get to....im down to short strokes now...
sandblasted and painted the brake assy. and the throttle pedal rod... added new rubber and chrome too.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0265.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0266.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0267.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0268.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0269.jpg

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

Just now saw your thread for the first time. This is very nice work. I will continue to watch your thread now for sure. Hats off to you and your attention to details.

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

I cant wait to see the end result(DUBBED OUT BUGGY)! What kind of wheels u looking to roll with?:smoke:

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

looking good Don!

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

got some more work done..... mounted my steering column and wheel, master cyl and power booster, bled brakes, installed the door weather stripping, grill hoops, and side markers, and started on my guage cluster (any ideas what should go in the center hole?).... here are a few pics
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0293.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0316.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0317.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0318.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0319.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0321.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0322.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0290.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...p/100_0291.jpg

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

Smoke tinted lense hiding a shift light? Looks nice BTW.

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i cant believe this is the same truck i saw weeks ago, man it looks great don.. keep it up man!!

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

Nice, do the wheels next! I would put a picture of a smokin hot blond!

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

Nice build.. Just subscribing to the thread.

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

Looking good Don! Keep it up!:D

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Foose Nitrous... See page 4 for pics ;)

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How about a trans temp gauge or a clock? I dunno.

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

I really like my AeroForce Interceptor in my T/A. Too bad they only make them in 2 1/16"...

Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics)
 

[QUOTE=68 short step;2740235](any ideas what should go in the center hole?)

Tell MO that's where a picture of the waitress at captain d's goes!