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n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
Since everyone has been asking for more picture and updates on the construction of n2billet's latest project I thought I would post a few pics (with his permission).
Here's what he started with a clean low mileage truck. that was almost rust free. It does need a freash set of cab supports but the corners and rockers are as solid as they come on a 68. Here's the good-
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Re: n2billet's 68 project
It's has 68k original miles. It's got a 250 six with a 2 speed powerglide.
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Now for the ugly stuff. Fortunately this is all easy to fix after you pull the cab. That will come a little later....
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It sat in storage for a while as he gathered new parts and finished off other projects. A plan was laid out that included air suspension and big billet wheels. Since the truck is so solid the bed would not be cut. That means a small C-notch to get it as low as it will go with out cutting sheetmetal.
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The frame was partially covered with undercoating, caked with grunge, and somewhat rusty. This wasn't going to be a "frame off" project but it couldn't go back together nasty either. The decision was made to clean it up and paint it.
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He installed an Air Ride Technologies "Big Red" system that includes 8 Big Red 3/8" valves, two 3 gallon tanks, and two Thompson 317 compressors.
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He also installed 2" blocks, an adjustable panhard rod and a pair of Firestaone bags. What you can't see in the pics are the 5 lug axles that were installed.
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With the rear done, and the bed back on it was time to move to the front. He installed a crossmember from an 73-87 truck (82 Blazer to be exact) that was completely rebuilt with Performance Suspension Tecnology components, and brakes from Stainless Steel Brakes that were cryogenic treated by Applied Rotor Technology
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My question is on the crossmenber. I've heard that67-72 can use 73-88 spindles and disc brakes if we used all the tie rods ball joints etc from that year. With you taking the crossmenber does that make it easier, and was your crossmember complete with the brakes attached? |
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It was time to get it back on the ground to see how she looked. Even with a borrowed set of mud and snow tires it was starting to take shape.
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What it really needed right now was a set of big inch billet rollers to get the look he was after. Fortunately he had some close by he could borrow for a test fit.
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Another set that wasn't mounted yet would give him an idea of what was needed for the rear. Now he could measure for correct backspace and get a set ordered.
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While he is waiting on the wheels it was time to clean up the front suspension. Unfortunately there was a motor in the way of his progress, so the decision was made to remove it.
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Even though the truck only had 68k miles, he figures it started leaking oil right off the showroom floor. Everything under the hood was well lubricated.
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It's amazing what a few hundred psi of water will do. Of course there was lots of scraping and wire brushing involved too.
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The firewall was repainted along with the inside of the fenders.
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In the meantime, the motor was getting the first stages of "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style.
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I'll add more pics as he sends them to me. Wait till you see what he got for the motor...
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Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
Did you c notch the rear frame? Did you cut into the bed at all? I am interested in bagging my truck bit do not want to cut up the bed. Looks great.
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Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
Looks good. Are the 'bags acting as the bumpstop? Is the adjustable panhard bar from CPP? Can't wait to see what he has in store for the inline 6.
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Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
did he use drop spindles in the front?
thats looking really good
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