|
|
|
06-14-2007, 05:37 PM
|
#1 |
|
72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
Posts: 2,052
|
My 68 custom project
Hi ! Guys , New to the sight thought I would show you my truck.
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 05:38 PM
|
#2 |
|
The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
Posts: 30,468
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Is it a 50TH?
Sure looks like one and  
__________________
Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T |
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 05:39 PM
|
#3 |
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Hideaway, TX
Posts: 4,950
|
Re: My 68 custom project
from TX. Looks like a great start!
__________________
71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 |
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 05:43 PM
|
#4 |
|
72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
Posts: 2,052
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Yup!! some said I should leave it stock but it 's not my nature. I feel make it the way i want it . i plan to drive it and have fun . It has 77,000 miles on it . Iremoved the stock 327 and added a 332 with 11to 1 comp. and a 305h comp cam. Built the stock trans and added a 3500 stall . It's a work in progress but I love this truck!!! More pics to come. Thanks for looking!!
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 05:42 PM
|
#5 |
|
State of Confusion!
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 47,266
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Welcome from the southern end of Mississippi.
I think your truck needs some springs and shock. It seems to be riding awfully low  
__________________
Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! |
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 05:43 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Gilbert, Az
Posts: 180
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Welcome....looks like a great start to alot of fun
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 05:44 PM
|
#7 |
|
Too many trucks? Nah...
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SW Washington State
Posts: 154
|
Re: My 68 custom project
I dig the old school rallyes on our trucks. How wide are the rears?
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 05:47 PM
|
#8 |
|
72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
Posts: 2,052
|
Re: My 68 custom project
The rears are 15x11 and the front are 15x7 the rear wheels I had made by wheel vintiques. Still 6 bolt and drums. The rear is a 68 gmc leaf spring that I flipped to get it low . Tucking 11 in of rubber!!!
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 08:29 PM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: here
Posts: 5,789
|
Re: My 68 custom project
I love it! Looks DONE to me...
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 08:50 PM
|
#10 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goldsby,OK
Posts: 324
|
Re: My 68 custom project
welcome from oklahoma!!! great looking truck!!!
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 10:05 PM
|
#11 |
|
72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
Posts: 2,052
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Thanks Guys!!!! I love it too It's pretty good considering I live in Iowa and the truck has been here it's whole life.
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 10:08 PM
|
#12 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bakersfield,CA
Posts: 7,893
|
Re: My 68 custom project
WELCOME to the board
love the way the truck looks now, wouldnt mind seeing more pictures of it
__________________
-steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME |
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 10:18 PM
|
#13 |
|
72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
Posts: 2,052
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Here's some more Pic's
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 10:38 PM
|
#14 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bakersfield,CA
Posts: 7,893
|
Re: My 68 custom project
i LOVE it just the way it sits right now
__________________
-steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME |
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 11:05 PM
|
#15 |
|
drive it till it dies
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Larose, LA
Posts: 274
|
Re: My 68 custom project
gotta love the 68's
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 11:09 PM
|
#16 |
|
72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
Posts: 2,052
|
Re: My 68 custom project
In my eyes 1968 was the best year for Chevy hands down . I like every model in 68 ,but especially my truck!!!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 11:09 PM
|
#17 |
|
Happy Camper
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Northern California
Posts: 8,407
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Good looker! Welcome from Northern California
__________________
RIP El Jay! Love you brother! |
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 11:13 PM
|
#18 |
|
72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
Posts: 2,052
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Here's what it looked like when i brought it home . can you say barn fresh!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 11:16 PM
|
#19 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bakersfield,CA
Posts: 7,893
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Quote:
Jerry Jones - what are you doing with my flatbottom..... 
__________________
-steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME |
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 11:13 PM
|
#20 |
|
Happy Camper
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Northern California
Posts: 8,407
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Looks better than my '68
__________________
RIP El Jay! Love you brother! |
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 11:16 PM
|
#21 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: arkansas
Posts: 524
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Thats a good looking truck. I wish my hood was that straight.
__________________
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203 |
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 11:16 PM
|
#22 |
|
72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
Posts: 2,052
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Lose the ladder rack . Lower it and make it haul ass instead of work tools and it will be perfect!!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
06-14-2007, 11:19 PM
|
#23 |
|
72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
Posts: 2,052
|
Re: My 68 custom project
68chevy68 i have a spare but Iowa is a long way from Arkansas for a hood!!!
|
|
|
|
|
06-15-2007, 11:07 PM
|
#24 |
|
72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
Posts: 2,052
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Thanks for the replies!!! Keep them comming like to hear what you think of my truck!!!
|
|
|
|
|
06-16-2007, 12:33 AM
|
#25 |
|
Account Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Deer Park, Tx.
Posts: 2,522
|
Re: My 68 custom project
Don't heat your hood to repair it!!!!!!!!!!! Just give it some sharp blows right in the ridge area or put something under the hood to push up in the ridge, maybe on top of the air cleaner and apply slight pressure down and watch the top of the hood as you do so until the ridge is pushed out flat. You may have to lightly hammer the ridge from the top of the hood to "relax" the molecules in the metal. Give it a try and let me know how it worked out for you. By the way, I hate long beds but I love your truck the way you have it set up.
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Hybrid Mode
