68 C/10 build
 

I am the second owner of the truck, my mom and dad were the original owners purchasing it shortly after getting married. It was originally a step side 6 cylinder but has seen many transformations over the years and survived catching on fire, me and my two brothers learning how to drive and a whole lot more. I got i from my parents in the early 90's and drove it for a few years after giving it a freshly rebuilt 327. Other projects got in the way and it found its way to the garage where it set for a few years before i decided to start a frame off restoration. Pictures below are over the last 3 years, restoration stalled for awhile for a divorce, job change and move from Georgia to Tennessee. Hope you enjoy.

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I always wanted a tubular control arm front suspension and decided to try my hand at fabricating one myself and here are some of the results. I will just fork out the dough next time and buy a kit but it was fun anyway. I installed a fat bar rear suspension from No Limit.

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I originally wanted to build a big block but have since change my mind, here are a few picks mocked up with the BB and an ole intake i had laying around. I have recently bought a 6 liter eng. and trans out of a low mileage c2500 and have a Magnuson Supercharger ready to go on top. Should have some pics of the LS sitting in there pretty soon. Stay Tuned!!

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Very cool! Great history on the truck too. I am tagging along.

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Nice start. In to watch the progression.

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I like it too, I'm subscribed!

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Thanks to a good friend of mine for helping me get some of my ideas out of my head so i could see my vision. Not going with this paint scheme at least not for now.

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Its sitting in there now to get the steering linkage finished.

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Finally got it all mocked up.

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Smoothed out a few things and welded up some holes.

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Very nice build and truck history is awesome .. Subscribed !! :chevy:

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Floors are done, roof front panel replaced and some rust removed and welded up. The cab is all roughed in now.

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Got the frame painted and ready to go back together.

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Floor pans got a fresh coat of sound deadening. Now to Paint the cab and get it back on the frame.

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Look'n Good, Billy Ray!!!
As much as I am a fan of the "old" Chevrolet engines, the LS engine is an awesome engine, just like 1955 all over again, when folks were scrambling through the junk yards for freshly wrecked Chevy's with 265's in them. When have you heard of somebody planting a Triton or a hemi into a Hot Rod, it happens, but rarely!!!

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The supercharger looks good, :metal:. I have a similar setup in my suburban, let me know if you have any questions.

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What is the sound deadener you sprayed on the floor boards ?

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Just a few more pics of things going back together.

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Looking good. What color did you decide on?

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Thanks Boyd. I decided on a purple from house of kolor I planned on shooting the cab and firewall this weekend but I don't think the weather is going to cooperate. Might have to load it up and take it to my brothers shop, he has 2 heated booths.

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Looking Good! I really like the story that goes with the truck too.

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Thanks!

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A few more pics of the latest progress.

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I put a little color on the cab. I had to order some more base coat and wasn't able to put any clear on it yet.

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WOW!!! That is PURPLE for sure! It will not get lost in a parking lot for sure!