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12-10-2015, 12:01 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: AZ
Posts: 3,069
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Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
Seems like things never rest here, and always have some sort of project going on. This latest one is being built by my good friend, dad and myself. Some of you may recognize this truck from over a year ago, when we brought it all the way home from the Charlotte, NC Goodguys show. We always had plans to build this truck, but sat for a little while, since we had other things going on.
My friend knew we had it, and decided he wanted to purchase it and move forward with building it. Since he lives in CA, some of the progress is a little slower than usual, but still moving fairly quick with it. In the last few months, we have all gotten together on a few weekends and started this process. In between those weekends, my dad will work on the truck, and keep things moving forward. I am sure my friend will sign up as a user on the forum and chime in as well. These first photos will bring you up to where we are now. We have gotten it all dis-assembled down to the bare frame. The truck sat for a long tim in NC, so the rockers were gone, but all the floors, cowl area & inside areas were all surprisingly good. I think from sitting a long time, all the lower areas got rotted out, leaving the rest in very good shape. The truck has been painted before, but mostly untouched. It is originally an I6 / 3-speed. We will be updating as often as possible. Plans are to make is a dependable daily driver. Cammed 5.3 LS Swap w/ 4L60E 3.73 Posi Rear Static 4/6 Drop Pro Performance 14" Revelator Brakes 20" Staggered Wheels Re-done Interior R&P Steering              
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12-10-2015, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Wytheville, Virginia
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
looking good so far!
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Corey Jones Designs CoreyJonesDesigns on instagram Ole Silver- 1967 stepside http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1103c...chevrolet-c10/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598758 |
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12-11-2015, 06:55 AM
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Location: Oblong, Illinois
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
Nice! I am in and tagging along.
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12-11-2015, 07:18 AM
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Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
Nice Travis, I'll tag along on this build as well.
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12-11-2015, 08:49 AM
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67-72 parts collector,…
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
This is going to be a NICE truck!
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Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 |
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12-11-2015, 09:08 AM
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Still Learning
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Location: Central Oklahoma
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
Very nice start on a killer truck! Subscribed
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12-13-2015, 06:24 PM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
great start! I'm in...
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my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682 |
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12-14-2015, 10:46 AM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
Thanks guys.
Made some progress this weekend, as we got the tank installed and some other suspension things buttoned up. Put the rack-n-pinion on and picked up the cab from inside and firewall paint. Prepped the LS, while installing a comp cams and TCI convertor.      
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12-14-2015, 11:11 AM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
Travis, you know what would look good in the cab and would fit right where the heater controls go...... I think you know where I'm going with this hahah
the progress looks great!
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12-14-2015, 11:13 AM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
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 Haha.... yes it would. He decided to go with Old Air though, but might see if he wants to switch so he can run the matching VHX control.
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12-14-2015, 12:34 PM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
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Corey Jones Designs CoreyJonesDesigns on instagram Ole Silver- 1967 stepside http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1103c...chevrolet-c10/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598758 |
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12-14-2015, 02:45 PM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
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Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 |
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01-04-2016, 09:48 PM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
I'm in for this! Any new updates?
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01-04-2016, 10:51 PM
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Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
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01-05-2016, 11:18 AM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
No updates yet, and just waiting to get a free weekend to head back up there. In the mean time, mine dad has been working on it. I will see if I can get some pictures from him. He is starting the wiring soon and getting the core support placed.
Anybody know of a good 67-68 core support for sale in the Phoenix area? |
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01-05-2016, 11:43 AM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
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01-05-2016, 01:39 PM
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I'm just glad to be here!
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
Loved the '63, so I have to see how this one turns out.
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Karl  1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square |
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01-05-2016, 02:22 PM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
what cam/tune/valve springs did you go with?
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01-05-2016, 05:17 PM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
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01-05-2016, 10:03 PM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
Gonna tag along too!
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01-06-2016, 02:45 PM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
I'm in as well! Can't wait to see the work done to it.
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01-06-2016, 04:20 PM
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Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
5.3/4l60/3.73 posi... Basically going to be the same drivetrain as my 67, im in for the build
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01-06-2016, 04:41 PM
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
waiting for more
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Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch  Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done |
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01-07-2016, 02:00 PM
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Location: greensboro north carolina
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
on board also
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01-08-2016, 12:29 AM
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Location: Louisiana
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Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build
Travis is that a satin black on the firewall? What brand of paint?
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