My 68 GMC Build
 

Well I finally am posting some pictures pf my build. I just got started tearing it all down. Lots of big plans with lots of time and a small budget but we are going to get started anyway. :metal:

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Well I 've got teh 68 torn down to teh frame. It started a 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 2wd. When I'm done it will be a 1968 1/2 ton coild truck,short box, 4/6 drop, 20's,surf blue,ls motor (not sure which one yet). Very excited to have finally gotten started on my baby. I bought this truck when I was 16 and still have it. Lots of time on a limited budget but here we go antway. Let'r buck!! This is my first build so any suggestions or feedback is welcome. Thanks!!:metal:

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Nice project you got going! Look forward to seeing your progress... :metal:

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Nice project you have going on. We had four trucks apart at once. Biggest headache was keeping tract of hardware. Plenty of coffee cans for storage. The assy manual I seen in your pic will be helpful a digital camera could come in handy especially around the brakes and such. Good luck.

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You mentioned brakes, the truck actually has drum brakes on it now and I have been on the phone talking to Early Classic on a Brake Disc Brake Conversion. I was also looking into CCP Brake conversions as well. Have you had any experiemce with either company's. ECE guys were very helpfula and seem to have a lot of informaton that they provided me with and had a bolt on kit that seemed pretty easy to handle.

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Hey from N.C. the guys at ECE sold me all my suspension needs, i've had no problem with any of the parts & the tech information is very helpful, i agree it was simple & easy, i installed mine all by myself, if u have the right tools good luck, u have a nice project keep pictures of progress coming & Keep on Truckin'' :metal:

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Hello all. Here is some pics after i cut the frame down from a longbox to a shortbox. I cut 12 inches out of the center under the cab and then 8 inches off the back. Then i put ome frame stiffners and grinded down the welds. Came out real good. Now the big question??? Do i blast the frame and powder coat it or paint it????? Guys that have done either can you give me some suggetions... I really want to powder coat but I'm not sure what's the pros and cons of both?

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Hello All,

Just wanted to post a few more pics. Tore into the axle last night. This is a 12 bolt 6 lugger. It's a 6 lug axle, going to convert it to a 5 lugger, 3.73 Yukon Gears, and an Eaton Posi. It came apart easier that i thought it would. Gutting it to get it ready for the powder coater with the frame. More pics to come

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it is cheaper for me to blast and powder coat than it is to blast and paint , i would powdercoat it

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Just another Pic

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Hey 68Driver,, I'd be carefull around that rear axle with them fancy steel toe shoes you're wearing. :lol:

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lol!!! Yeah I know, It was just one of those things. Out in the garage putzin around. I'll learn when I break a toe!! hahaha. Good times!!

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Looks good! I would powder coat it.

Good start though!

Adam - your neighbor