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**bigsnookmaster** · 04-06-2010, 07:26 PM

It's been 6 1/2 years in the making, and I finished it a little over a week ago.( But we all know they are never finished) This site has been very helpful ,and I only wish I had found it earlier. It's Wintermint green, powered by a 406 with a roller cam,alum heads, etc,etc, 9"Rear with a brace, with good parts inside, turbo 400, and 4 wheel discs. Inside it has a custom Ultra-leather interior with buddy buckets and custom headliner. It's been a labor of love and money, and I'd like to thank all who have had kind words and helpful advise! This is a great site with a great bunch of people! Here's some pics. I'm open to constructive critizism, just be nice!

big mike71 · 04-06-2010, 07:28 PM

I'll be the first to say very nice truck. We need some more pics.

Security guy · 04-06-2010, 07:29 PM

Great job! Everything looks great to me. The only thing I would change would be to lower it a little more, but thats my personal preference. Love the bed wood and headliner!

glider_6969 · 04-06-2010, 08:06 PM

Nice work, awesome looking truck,

tcb-1 · 04-06-2010, 08:21 PM

one word, clean!

on second thought, two words. clean and BEAUTIFUL!

tommyd241 · 04-06-2010, 08:22 PM

Very nice truck! Good work!

mixermike · 04-06-2010, 08:28 PM

i would roll in that! SWEEEEEEEEEEET RIDE

AusTx68 · 04-06-2010, 08:34 PM

That's one slick looking truck! Great work! That bed should be displayed in a museum of art

Flat 67 · 04-06-2010, 09:01 PM

Mr Big,

Very nice work! Lots attention to details. Let's see more pics. One question, you have a radio delete plate with an antenna, got a hidden radio somewhere? I would go with a shorter or no antenna. Just my .02........Flat67

kgt · 04-06-2010, 08:53 PM

Good lord thats nice!!!!!...wow the bed is perfect as well..love it.

Constructive critism....i would change the rims if it were mine, they may date the truck a bit??? and maybe lower the rear abit???...again spiltting hairs on a truck i would die to own...so nice!!!!! congrats on a job well done!!!!

72BlckButy · 04-06-2010, 08:57 PM

Beautiful!

Love the color, but I'm partial.

Botietruck · 04-06-2010, 09:02 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a beautiful truck!!! Doesn't it feel good to be able to cruise in it now...after all that blood, sweat & tears? No criticism here, my friend.

**bigsnookmaster** · 04-06-2010, 10:23 PM

Thanks to all for the kind words! I also think I need to bring the rear down a couple of inches. The antenna is there because I originally intended to have some tunes, but kinda changed my mind, and I didn't have time to re-do the cowl. It ran 7.86 at 85.95 last Wed night at the local 1/8th mile strip, first time out. It won Best of show at the local Quaker Steak & Lube the next night, and Best GM the next night at another local car show. It's alot of fun to drive, very streetable, and it makes alot of people smile. Here's some more pics:

oldblue1968chevy · 04-06-2010, 10:07 PM

like the color! diff. wheels and fleetside bed, and that things TUBBEDD

mrh33916 · 04-06-2010, 10:14 PM

Super Nice!!! Love the color!!!

Is that a aftermarket cowl hood?

I ask because I have a Goodmark on my '67 and it doesn't sit down over the fenders nearly as nice as yours.

big_al_71 · 04-06-2010, 10:20 PM

Greg, there is nothing not to like!!!!! Hope to see it in person one day, we are only three hours away.....

**Hart_Rod** · 04-06-2010, 10:24 PM

Looks great! Hopefully I'll get to see it in person.

**bigsnookmaster** · 04-06-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh33916

Super Nice!!! Love the color!!!

Is that a aftermarket cowl hood?

I ask because I have a Goodmark on my '67 and it doesn't sit down over the fenders nearly as nice as yours.

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Greg, there is nothing not to like!!!!! Hope to see it in person one day, we are only three hours away.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Looks great! Hopefully I'll get to see it in person.

Yes it is an aftermarket hood, and it took alot of fab work to fit. We basically had to split it down the sides and fit and re-weld. Big Al and Hart Rod, we should do that some time, Maybe the Turkey Rod Run or something like that.

big_al_71 · 04-07-2010, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster

Yes it is an aftermarket hood, and it took alot of fab work to fit. We basically had to split it down the sides and fit and re-weld. Big Al and Hart Rod, we should do that some time, Maybe the Turkey Rod Run or something like that.

I am in for sure just let me know.....

**Hart_Rod** · 04-07-2010, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsnookmaster

Big Al and Hart Rod, we should do that some time, Maybe the Turkey Rod Run or something like that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmedero

Nice truck!! Hey and I'm jumping on that road trip band wagon there rob! We can hit all the local shows.

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

I am in for sure just let me know.....

Any of you guys plan on doing this year's Power Tour? I plan on meeting it in Birmingham....

Tim R · 04-07-2010, 01:17 PM

If you guys have any interests in building another headliner similiar to that one . I WILL buy one . I have been trying to find someone around my area to do that to my truck . But havent been able too .
Again that is a beautiful truck!!!!

Tim

big_al_71 · 04-07-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Any of you guys plan on doing this year's Power Tour? I plan on meeting it in Birmingham....

I would like to. Maybe trailer my truck to your area then live my tow rig and trailer somewhere safe then roll from there...

kgt · 04-06-2010, 10:43 PM

Wow...we need more underhood pics and under truck pics...hell we just need more pics.....what a truck!!..

CG · 04-06-2010, 10:49 PM

Very nice ride. I love the fact you left the chrome and didnt paint all of it body color.

knsmodels · 04-06-2010, 11:16 PM

thats a fine looking ride there.....nice job...

04-06-2010, 07:26 PM	#1
bigsnookmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,270	My Finished 68 Stepside It's been 6 1/2 years in the making, and I finished it a little over a week ago.( But we all know they are never finished) This site has been very helpful ,and I only wish I had found it earlier. It's Wintermint green, powered by a 406 with a roller cam,alum heads, etc,etc, 9"Rear with a brace, with good parts inside, turbo 400, and 4 wheel discs. Inside it has a custom Ultra-leather interior with buddy buckets and custom headliner. It's been a labor of love and money, and I'd like to thank all who have had kind words and helpful advise! This is a great site with a great bunch of people! Here's some pics. I'm open to constructive critizism, just be nice! Attached Images __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

04-06-2010, 07:28 PM	#2
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside I'll be the first to say very nice truck. We need some more pics. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

04-06-2010, 07:29 PM	#3
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside Great job! Everything looks great to me. The only thing I would change would be to lower it a little more, but thats my personal preference. Love the bed wood and headliner!

04-06-2010, 08:06 PM	#4
glider_6969 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 400	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside Nice work, awesome looking truck,

04-06-2010, 08:21 PM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside one word, clean! on second thought, two words. clean and BEAUTIFUL! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

04-06-2010, 08:22 PM	#6
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside Very nice truck! Good work! __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-06-2010, 08:28 PM	#7
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside i would roll in that! SWEEEEEEEEEEET RIDE

04-06-2010, 08:34 PM	#8
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside That's one slick looking truck! Great work! That bed should be displayed in a museum of art __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

04-06-2010, 09:01 PM	#9
Flat 67 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fresno,California Posts: 224	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside Mr Big, Very nice work! Lots attention to details. Let's see more pics. One question, you have a radio delete plate with an antenna, got a hidden radio somewhere? I would go with a shorter or no antenna. Just my .02........Flat67

04-06-2010, 08:53 PM	#10
kgt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 147	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside Good lord thats nice!!!!!...wow the bed is perfect as well..love it. Constructive critism....i would change the rims if it were mine, they may date the truck a bit??? and maybe lower the rear abit???...again spiltting hairs on a truck i would die to own...so nice!!!!! congrats on a job well done!!!!

04-06-2010, 08:57 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside Beautiful! Love the color, but I'm partial. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 04-06-2010 at 08:58 PM.

04-06-2010, 09:02 PM	#12
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a beautiful truck!!! Doesn't it feel good to be able to cruise in it now...after all that blood, sweat & tears? No criticism here, my friend. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

04-06-2010, 10:23 PM	#13
bigsnookmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,270	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside Thanks to all for the kind words! I also think I need to bring the rear down a couple of inches. The antenna is there because I originally intended to have some tunes, but kinda changed my mind, and I didn't have time to re-do the cowl. It ran 7.86 at 85.95 last Wed night at the local 1/8th mile strip, first time out. It won Best of show at the local Quaker Steak & Lube the next night, and Best GM the next night at another local car show. It's alot of fun to drive, very streetable, and it makes alot of people smile. Here's some more pics: Attached Images __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

04-06-2010, 10:07 PM	#14
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside like the color! diff. wheels and fleetside bed, and that things TUBBEDD __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-06-2010, 10:14 PM	#15
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside Super Nice!!! Love the color!!! Is that a aftermarket cowl hood? I ask because I have a Goodmark on my '67 and it doesn't sit down over the fenders nearly as nice as yours. __________________ 67 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454 (current project) 99 Crewcab SWB Dually 454 75 Datsun 280ZZ430 94 Formula 232LS 454



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04-06-2010, 10:20 PM	#16
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside Greg, there is nothing not to like!!!!! Hope to see it in person one day, we are only three hours away..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-06-2010, 10:24 PM	#17
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside Looks great! Hopefully I'll get to see it in person. __________________ 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

04-07-2010, 01:17 PM	#21
Tim R Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bmt,tx Posts: 127	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside If you guys have any interests in building another headliner similiar to that one . I WILL buy one . I have been trying to find someone around my area to do that to my truck . But havent been able too . Again that is a beautiful truck!!!! Tim

04-06-2010, 10:43 PM	#23
kgt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 147	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside Wow...we need more underhood pics and under truck pics...hell we just need more pics.....what a truck!!..

04-06-2010, 10:49 PM	#24
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,036	Re: My Finished 68 Stepside Very nice ride. I love the fact you left the chrome and didnt paint all of it body color. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-06-2010, 11:16 PM	#25
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