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Pro Performance · 12-10-2015, 12:01 AM

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

jus2qwk · 12-10-2015, 11:47 AM

looking good so far!

**Advanced Design** · 12-11-2015, 06:55 AM

Nice! I am in and tagging along.

BigMike · 12-11-2015, 07:18 AM

Nice Travis, I'll tag along on this build as well.

**lolife99** · 12-11-2015, 08:49 AM

This is going to be a NICE truck!

mcbassin · 12-11-2015, 09:08 AM

Very nice start on a killer truck! Subscribed

mooseknuckles · 12-13-2015, 06:24 PM

great start! I'm in...

Pro Performance · 12-14-2015, 10:46 AM

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.

jus2qwk · 12-14-2015, 11:11 AM

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!

Pro Performance · 12-14-2015, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jus2qwk

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!

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.

jus2qwk · 12-14-2015, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Performance

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.

that would be sweet!

**Hart_Rod** · 12-14-2015, 02:45 PM

in...

Bennett68C10 · 01-04-2016, 09:48 PM

I'm in for this! Any new updates?

Chrisbeds82 · 01-04-2016, 10:51 PM

Following

Pro Performance · 01-05-2016, 11:18 AM

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?

**RRR18** · 01-05-2016, 11:43 AM

In

aggie91 · 01-05-2016, 01:39 PM

Loved the '63, so I have to see how this one turns out.

XwalkerX · 01-05-2016, 02:22 PM

what cam/tune/valve springs did you go with?

Pro Performance · 01-05-2016, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

Loved the '63, so I have to see how this one turns out.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwalkerX

what cam/tune/valve springs did you go with?

It is a Texas Speed 224R (same I used in my '63), Comp valve springs and push rods, and a TCI convertor. When all is said and done, Pro Dyno here is Phoenix will do the dyno tune for it.

**Dustmaker65** · 01-05-2016, 10:03 PM

Gonna tag along too!

TexasLS1 · 01-06-2016, 02:45 PM

I'm in as well! Can't wait to see the work done to it.

67chevy1series · 01-06-2016, 04:20 PM

5.3/4l60/3.73 posi... Basically going to be the same drivetrain as my 67, im in for the build

ol_skool_chevy · 01-06-2016, 04:41 PM

waiting for more

**invicta455** · 01-07-2016, 02:00 PM

on board also

rwade · 01-08-2016, 12:29 AM

Travis is that a satin black on the firewall? What brand of paint?

Wade

12-10-2015, 12:01 AM	#1
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	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

12-10-2015, 11:47 AM	#2
jus2qwk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wytheville, Virginia Posts: 591	Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build looking good so far! __________________ 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

12-11-2015, 06:55 AM	#3
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build Nice! I am in and tagging along. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

12-11-2015, 07:18 AM	#4
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build Nice Travis, I'll tag along on this build as well. __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

12-11-2015, 08:49 AM	#5
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12-11-2015, 09:08 AM	#6
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12-13-2015, 06:24 PM	#7
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12-14-2015, 10:46 AM	#8
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	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.

12-14-2015, 11:11 AM	#9
jus2qwk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wytheville, Virginia Posts: 591	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! __________________ 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

12-14-2015, 02:45 PM	#12
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01-04-2016, 09:48 PM	#13
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build I'm in for this! Any new updates? __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-04-2016, 10:51 PM	#14
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01-05-2016, 11:18 AM	#15
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	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?

01-05-2016, 11:43 AM	#16
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01-05-2016, 01:39 PM	#17
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01-05-2016, 02:22 PM	#18
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build what cam/tune/valve springs did you go with?

01-05-2016, 10:03 PM	#20
Dustmaker65 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marquette Heights, IL. Posts: 1,135	Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build Gonna tag along too! __________________ Jimmy Hoelzel

01-06-2016, 02:45 PM	#21
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 471	Re: Pro Performance : '68 SWB Build I'm in as well! Can't wait to see the work done to it.

01-06-2016, 04:20 PM	#22
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	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

01-06-2016, 04:41 PM	#23
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