68' Chevy c10
 

Hi everyone, I have been working on this while it was my DD for almost a year. Finally started taking it apart. This site is awesome, there is so much info in one place. I thought it was a good time to post some pics. This is when I bought it.
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Still have lots to do.

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cool!!

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looks pretty straight and rust free

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sweet whats the plan of attack

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thats a cool truck im just starting on building my 68 from a 68 GMC cab its Going to be a chevy when im done

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Thanks for the comments. plans right now include an 85' donor, for cross member swap, power steering. I will also be changing out the 307 for a 327. Converting from column to floor shift. Trying my best to stay motivated. will take some new pics later today after work. its FRIDAY!

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More pics. the 307 thats coming out.
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rocker panels replaced
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new shocks installed.
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Here is the 67' 3/4 ton that will be donating its 327, 4 speed, and some other parts.
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and the 85' for the crossmember (for disc brakes)
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Got my glass out this morning :metal:
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some surface rust in the lower front corners, but not too bad.
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Thanks whitelightnin its a texas truck, so I got lucky. the only thing I had to replace was the rockers. Got any pics of what your workin on?

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whats the gas tank from

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heres two of my build threads. dont want to whore up your thread with my pics lol

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=477296
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=476293

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That is one of those blazer tanks from LMC. more work than their worth since you have to cut one if the cross sills under the bed floor:(

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Looking good, nice and rust free cab!! Sweet find.

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Thanks man. I wish I had your welding skills.

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This is what color I'll be using. It started out a GM color called autumn nightmist, but it has been altered a bit. what do ya'll think?
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Practice...practice. Start on some old sheetmetal, and just take you time. If you need help just ask.

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Nice project and I really like the color! Something different!!!

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cool truck is the 67 donating its fenders?

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Thanks VA72C10. Thats what I like about the color too.

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Wont be using those fenders on this project, the PO cut the lowers off, not just the outer skin.:waah:

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Going to pull motor out today I hope. wanting to remove engine/trans together. I did a few searches on it, but getting some conflicting info. some say it can be done others say no. not able to find info on my combo (327 / ms 420) I have everything disconnected that should be. not sure if the trans will clear the rear cross member. any advice would be great. Oh almost forgot this is my first engine pull. thanks in advance.

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It can be done, it will help to have a tilter/leveler(thing with the black crank handle) attached to your hosit, so you can change the angle as the engine is coming out. You have the front clip off...right?
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Thanks 72SWBCHEVY. I do have the load leveler, and thanks for the core support tip. right now the hood is off, but not core support. I thought it looked like it might hit rear motor mount support. (cross member ?)

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just didnt look like much clearance from above or below.
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trying to work smarter not harder:lol:

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Aghh I see now, that top piece is up past the floor bottom, others will need to chime in, I have never removed a manual shift tranny of this style, not much room for it to move around while taking it out..maybe you could loosen the front cab mounts and tilt the cab back some to give you more room..?

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Thanks again for the help. going to see what happens. if it wont go, I'll just remove the trans. would be easier if I didnt have to do it in the gravel drive, but I will make it happen! :metal:

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Here's the latest. got the engine/trans out, and I did have to raise the cab to clear the trans. overall it went pretty smooth. the most trouble came from one bolt when removing the front clip. you guys know what I mean (that last bolt!)
Oh well, all that hard work makes the end result that much sweeter. :metal:
here's a couple pics.
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i took my tranny out and engine together, i almost flipped the cherry picker but it went out smooth/

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Glad it all worked out. Its always that last bolt that will get ya!

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It's no joke when you see that cherry picker coming off the ground! :lol:
Thanks 72SWBChevy, Now that I got that one out, it's time to get the others pulled. maybe I can just skip the last bolt situation...:metal:

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nice start on a cool truck !!!!! i lived in Decatur for a few years. worked for the city transit as a diesel tech. good luck with your truck

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Thanks rondog, Decatur is not so great is it? Originally from Texas, I'll go back in the next few years.

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Ok I got engine/trans #2 out. It went a lot smoother this time.
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Well my 327 is off getting rebuilt. I still have to pull engine/trans #3, and the crossmember from the 85' donor truck. the crossmember in the 68' has one bolt left on each side, so it's ready to come out. Thinking about a one piece driveshaft, not sure though.:chevy:

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Update, been workin on the truck when im not at work. the firewall,frame degreased and powerwashed. the bench seat and in cab fuel tank are out. I'll get some pics up soon.:chevy:

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You're making great progress. Keep it up.

In your first post - third picture, you show a huge rear mounted fuel tank. Can you provide some details on what's from & what size (gallons). Is it set up for fuel injection?

Thanks.

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Hey Blue666, Thanks. The tank is an LMC rear mount kit.(basicly a blazer tank) its 21 gal. truck will be carburated. I guess you could use it for fuel injection. If I had to do it again I would use a 60s car tank where the filler is behind license plate. I did'nt find this site soon enough.:lol:

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Here's a few more pics. a little progress.
just about everything off the firewall. still have to sand it.
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fuel tank and seat out.
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shift hump back from blasting, and painted.
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I seam sealed the in cab seam. (not sure if that will cause any problems)
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also made a patch for the fuel fill hole in cab.

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pulled engine\trans out of 85' donor this morning. It took more time than the other two. Now I can pull the crosmember tomorrow.:chevy:
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