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**68 Stepside** · 03-23-2010, 09:20 PM

Made the deal with my Brother tonight. Bought my 68 Stepside back. I don't have a recent pic, but it's all flat black now. 406/TH350/3.73 open rear. 2.5" drop on the front, discs. Looking forward to driving it again!

67ChevyRedneck · 03-23-2010, 09:26 PM

292farmer · 03-23-2010, 09:29 PM

CONGRATS!!

kingsolver72 · 03-23-2010, 09:35 PM

Gotta love it.

**68 Stepside** · 03-23-2010, 09:38 PM

These trucks are evil. I was glad to get rid of it when I sold it, but it didn't take long for me to regret selling it. I guess part of that might have been seeing it at my brother's house all the time. I need to work on tuning the engine, then I can drive it this summer!

Schwinn68 · 03-23-2010, 10:13 PM

It's always sweet when you get the chance to buy back something you regret selling.

you need to post up a picture of it all done up in flat black. I'm really wanting to paint my truck that color so I'd like to see what yours looks like.

big_al_71 · 03-23-2010, 11:39 PM

awesome!!

**70cst** · 03-24-2010, 03:00 AM

True love ... Now you can regain that relationship that you lost. Life is sweet!!

jim zag · 03-24-2010, 06:06 AM

I'm JEALOUS! I want a 67 or 68 Stepside!

71402BB · 03-24-2010, 10:18 AM

Sweet! glad to see that...... any big plans for the 68?

**68 Stepside** · 03-24-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 71402BB

Sweet! glad to see that...... any big plans for the 68?

Don't have any big plans right off Brian. I need a p/s pump and brackets but I'm sure I'll be able to find those on the parts board. It's pretty much driveable, just need to swap out the front tires (which I have already) and re-tag it. I'll probably just drive it this summer and tear into it over the winter. I have a set of 4" rear drop springs, and an adjustable panhard bar to install. I also plan on saving up for a rear disc brake kit, as it has no rear brakes right now

72BlckButy · 03-24-2010, 03:04 PM

It doesn't take long before you return...

Glad to see you have it back!

MCSO5164 · 03-24-2010, 03:19 PM

Nice, have fun driving it.

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2010, 11:39 PM

TJ... welcome home bud!
Did he rebuild the front end while he stored it for you?

**68 Stepside** · 03-25-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

TJ... welcome home bud!
Did he rebuild the front end while he stored it for you?

Nah. I replaced the tie rods when I did the disc swap. The ball joints aren't fantastic, but they're not shot either. I think the death rattle came from really bad tie rods and a bad pitman arm on the manual steering box (which is also gone now). I also have a new idler arm to put on it, which should be pretty easy.

It drives straight and true without any vibrations now.

dhaymaker · 03-25-2010, 07:00 PM

I know the feeling, I just sold several of my trucks and project vehicles. The wife wants me to finish the basement work I started some time ago, and I certainly will. But, as soon as the last '67 - '72 was gone, I was already starting to look around!

Gotta' have my

!

Jacfourteen · 03-25-2010, 12:06 AM

Welcome back to the 67-72 side of things! When I've sold vehicles to family/friends I told them if they sell I better get first dibs, that way if I regret it I can buy it back. Looks like you have the same Idea.

NORMSCOLORADO · 03-25-2010, 12:19 AM

welcome back!

*highperf4x4* · 03-25-2010, 12:22 AM

Right on!

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Originally Posted by 70cst

True love ... Now you can regain that relationship that you lost. Life is sweet!!

Man aint that the truth though? It's a love/hate relastionship sometimes!

SCOOBYDOOBYDOO · 03-25-2010, 12:30 AM

Sweet truck

dan42 · 03-25-2010, 12:56 AM

...the old girls can stray, but they always come back...welcome back to the family.

**leddzepp** · 03-25-2010, 07:02 PM

all right all right

**68 Stepside** · 03-25-2010, 07:22 PM

I did find one more pic after I got it all flat black. It hasn't really changed since this pic.

**68 Stepside** · 03-29-2010, 09:10 PM

It's home now. I forgot I had installed the van side markers on it before I sold it. It's the same old truck I remember, two pumps and bump the switch. Someone broke the antenna off while it was in storage, so the radio works, but doesn't pull in stations. Not a big deal. My taillights are on their way from Wyoming (thanks Dennis!), so I should have it on the road by the end of the week. I have a lot of bugs to sort out, but I'm actually looking forward to it. I guess going almost 2 years without a project has charged me back up

Longhorn Man · 03-30-2010, 10:30 AM

at least the mustang seats are gone!

03-23-2010, 09:20 PM	#1
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! Made the deal with my Brother tonight. Bought my 68 Stepside back. I don't have a recent pic, but it's all flat black now. 406/TH350/3.73 open rear. 2.5" drop on the front, discs. Looking forward to driving it again! Attached Images __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay Last edited by 68 Stepside; 03-23-2010 at 09:22 PM.

03-23-2010, 09:26 PM	#2
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03-23-2010, 09:29 PM	#3
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03-23-2010, 09:38 PM	#5
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! These trucks are evil. I was glad to get rid of it when I sold it, but it didn't take long for me to regret selling it. I guess part of that might have been seeing it at my brother's house all the time. I need to work on tuning the engine, then I can drive it this summer! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

03-23-2010, 10:13 PM	#6
Schwinn68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minooka IL Posts: 191	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! It's always sweet when you get the chance to buy back something you regret selling. you need to post up a picture of it all done up in flat black. I'm really wanting to paint my truck that color so I'd like to see what yours looks like. __________________ Ben _____________________________________ 1971 Chevy shortbed 350/4-speed sold 2005 Chevy Duramax EC/4x4 Local 597 Pipefitters certified TIG MIG and stick welder

03-23-2010, 11:39 PM	#7
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03-24-2010, 03:00 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! True love ... Now you can regain that relationship that you lost. Life is sweet!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-24-2010, 06:06 AM	#9
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! I'm JEALOUS! I want a 67 or 68 Stepside! __________________ JIM ZAG

03-24-2010, 10:18 AM	#10
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! Sweet! glad to see that...... any big plans for the 68? __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

03-24-2010, 03:04 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! It doesn't take long before you return... Glad to see you have it back! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-24-2010, 03:19 PM	#13
MCSO5164 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: A****er Ca. Posts: 30	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! Nice, have fun driving it. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 Deluxe SWB 4wd " The Green Gobbler"

03-24-2010, 11:39 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! TJ... welcome home bud! Did he rebuild the front end while he stored it for you?

03-25-2010, 07:00 PM	#16
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! I know the feeling, I just sold several of my trucks and project vehicles. The wife wants me to finish the basement work I started some time ago, and I certainly will. But, as soon as the last '67 - '72 was gone, I was already starting to look around! Gotta' have my ! __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

03-25-2010, 12:06 AM	#17
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03-25-2010, 12:30 AM	#20
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03-25-2010, 12:56 AM	#21
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! ...the old girls can stray, but they always come back...welcome back to the family. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-25-2010, 07:02 PM	#22
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! all right all right __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

03-25-2010, 07:22 PM	#23
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! I did find one more pic after I got it all flat black. It hasn't really changed since this pic. Attached Images __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

03-29-2010, 09:10 PM	#24
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! It's home now. I forgot I had installed the van side markers on it before I sold it. It's the same old truck I remember, two pumps and bump the switch. Someone broke the antenna off while it was in storage, so the radio works, but doesn't pull in stations. Not a big deal. My taillights are on their way from Wyoming (thanks Dennis!), so I should have it on the road by the end of the week. I have a lot of bugs to sort out, but I'm actually looking forward to it. I guess going almost 2 years without a project has charged me back up Attached Images __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

03-30-2010, 10:30 AM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Well what do you know.... I'm a 67-72 owner again! at least the mustang seats are gone!

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