68 swb "parts truck" turned resto - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

formikaus · 09-13-2012, 10:22 PM

So......Here I go again. My previois build thread was a disaster. After new rockers,corners, roof, well everything, the new body shop said i neede another cab. So this is where this story begins.

I found this truck on CL. Went to look at it for the cab, the ad said rust free. Well it was. It was in good enough shape that I will put my bed on it and go with it. I drove it 79 miles back to my place. The original 250 ran like a sewing machine. The only two downfalls are the new stepside bed and the rear has been converted to leaf springs. Atleast its solid, which is rare for se georgia. this truck must have been kept away before the last person got ahold to it. all original interior and sanded and primed outside. tell me what you think.
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cubber · 09-14-2012, 08:20 AM

Love that six, looks like HEI ignition, too!

formikaus · 09-14-2012, 12:58 PM

I have heard alot of good things about the 250. It runs great. I will probably put my 350 and 700r4 tranny in it, which only has a little over 5k on both. I have been told that I will have absolutly no complaints with the 250 though.

**67cheby** · 09-14-2012, 04:10 PM

great start !

formikaus · 09-16-2012, 09:23 PM

Thanks 67cheby.
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formikaus · 03-02-2013, 10:03 AM

Well its been a while but I have made some progress. this is my body man Bill going at it.
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formikaus · 03-02-2013, 10:08 AM

Posted via Mobile DevicePulled the glass out. The back is flawless, but the front was leaking and puddling up on the dash.
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formikaus · 03-02-2013, 10:15 AM

It still has all the factory corners, rockers, etc. The passenger side was a little dented but rust free.
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**Ron 586** · 03-02-2013, 10:16 AM

Take a old fools advise, if it runs, rides, and drives good LEAVE IT ALONE. Many good trucks have been took apart with the best intentions, and end up sold because they don't have an ending place once you start. Been there, done that.

formikaus · 03-02-2013, 10:21 AM

It was nice to see all the insulation still on the floor and firewall.
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formikaus · 03-02-2013, 10:36 AM

Thanks Ron 586. That is exactly the aproach that I am taking with this one. My previous build was frame off and is still in that condition. The cab was just too bad.

With this one I am painting it and driving it. All the other stuff can come on the weekends. I am leaving the gas tank where it is and will not swap out the 250 with my 350 until it dies, which I have been told will be a long time.

formikaus · 03-02-2013, 10:48 AM

Got the doors, fenders, and cab primed.
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formikaus · 03-02-2013, 10:59 AM

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP? It has a 250 and the spid sais 6 cylindee. But i can swear theae look like V8 towers in V8 holes???????
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formikaus · 03-09-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by formikaus

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP? It has a 250 and the spid sais 6 cylindee. But i can swear theae look like V8 towers in V8 holes???????
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Does anyone else agree that these look like V8 towers in the V8 holes?

eldogg · 03-02-2013, 11:02 AM

Looks like V8 towers to me to. hmmmm. interesting?

formikaus · 03-04-2013, 05:46 PM

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Looks like V8 towers to me to. hmmmm. interesting?

It appears so to me also. I am kinda puzzled with this one. If so it will make the V8 swap alot easier.

formikaus · 03-04-2013, 05:49 PM

ok.

formikaus · 04-19-2013, 05:41 PM

A little more progress. Here is my bodyman's helper doing some more sanding. The other pics are some more sanding, and sanding.
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formikaus · 04-19-2013, 06:08 PM

So now it has gotten down to a color. Some of you could have warned me how difficult picking one out would be. I felt like it was a summer day and I was thirsting to death, standing in a store looking at all the choices of drinks.

I did finally decide to go some kind of metallic silver, but which one?

My wife helped me decide by scraping up our brand new suv.....so to kill two birds woth one stone... 2013 Kia Sorento metallic silver it is. Paint code is 3D if any are curious. This is with 2 coats of base.
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Tx Firefighter · 04-20-2013, 07:20 AM

Those are six cylinder towers that someone has moved forward to the wrong holes. The lower bolt in each will either be missing or they drilled a new hole. Those aren't small block towers.
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formikaus · 04-21-2013, 09:48 PM

Shot the clear for the inside and jams. You cant tell from these pics but when we put it in the sun, I had to put my Costa's on. It is bright. We shot 3 coats base, 3 coats of clear.
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formikaus · 05-05-2013, 08:46 PM

Sprayed the cab today. Turned out really nice. What do yall think?
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formikaus · 05-07-2013, 03:44 PM

Pulled it out in the sun, we finally got some decent weather. Looks really good.
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formikaus · 05-07-2013, 03:46 PM

Forgot to hit upload.
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gdavis · 05-07-2013, 05:42 PM

Well it looks real sweet.

09-13-2012, 10:22 PM	#1
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	68 swb "parts truck" turned resto So......Here I go again. My previois build thread was a disaster. After new rockers,corners, roof, well everything, the new body shop said i neede another cab. So this is where this story begins. I found this truck on CL. Went to look at it for the cab, the ad said rust free. Well it was. It was in good enough shape that I will put my bed on it and go with it. I drove it 79 miles back to my place. The original 250 ran like a sewing machine. The only two downfalls are the new stepside bed and the rear has been converted to leaf springs. Atleast its solid, which is rare for se georgia. this truck must have been kept away before the last person got ahold to it. all original interior and sanded and primed outside. tell me what you think. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

09-14-2012, 08:20 AM	#2
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Love that six, looks like HEI ignition, too! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

09-14-2012, 12:58 PM	#3
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto I have heard alot of good things about the 250. It runs great. I will probably put my 350 and 700r4 tranny in it, which only has a little over 5k on both. I have been told that I will have absolutly no complaints with the 250 though.

09-14-2012, 04:10 PM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto great start ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-16-2012, 09:23 PM	#5
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Thanks 67cheby. Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2013, 10:03 AM	#6
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Well its been a while but I have made some progress. this is my body man Bill going at it. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-02-2013, 10:08 AM	#7
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Posted via Mobile DevicePulled the glass out. The back is flawless, but the front was leaking and puddling up on the dash. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-02-2013, 10:15 AM	#8
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto It still has all the factory corners, rockers, etc. The passenger side was a little dented but rust free. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-02-2013, 10:16 AM	#9
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Take a old fools advise, if it runs, rides, and drives good LEAVE IT ALONE. Many good trucks have been took apart with the best intentions, and end up sold because they don't have an ending place once you start. Been there, done that. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

03-02-2013, 10:21 AM	#10
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto It was nice to see all the insulation still on the floor and firewall. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-02-2013, 10:36 AM	#11
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Thanks Ron 586. That is exactly the aproach that I am taking with this one. My previous build was frame off and is still in that condition. The cab was just too bad. With this one I am painting it and driving it. All the other stuff can come on the weekends. I am leaving the gas tank where it is and will not swap out the 250 with my 350 until it dies, which I have been told will be a long time.

03-02-2013, 10:48 AM	#12
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Got the doors, fenders, and cab primed. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-02-2013, 10:59 AM	#13
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP? It has a 250 and the spid sais 6 cylindee. But i can swear theae look like V8 towers in V8 holes??????? Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-02-2013, 11:02 AM	#15
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Looks like V8 towers to me to. hmmmm. interesting? __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

03-04-2013, 05:49 PM	#17
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned daily driver ok.



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04-19-2013, 05:41 PM	#18
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto A little more progress. Here is my bodyman's helper doing some more sanding. The other pics are some more sanding, and sanding. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-19-2013, 06:08 PM	#19
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto So now it has gotten down to a color. Some of you could have warned me how difficult picking one out would be. I felt like it was a summer day and I was thirsting to death, standing in a store looking at all the choices of drinks. I did finally decide to go some kind of metallic silver, but which one? My wife helped me decide by scraping up our brand new suv.....so to kill two birds woth one stone... 2013 Kia Sorento metallic silver it is. Paint code is 3D if any are curious. This is with 2 coats of base. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-20-2013, 07:20 AM	#20
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Those are six cylinder towers that someone has moved forward to the wrong holes. The lower bolt in each will either be missing or they drilled a new hole. Those aren't small block towers. Posted via Mobile Device

04-21-2013, 09:48 PM	#21
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Shot the clear for the inside and jams. You cant tell from these pics but when we put it in the sun, I had to put my Costa's on. It is bright. We shot 3 coats base, 3 coats of clear. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-05-2013, 08:46 PM	#22
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Sprayed the cab today. Turned out really nice. What do yall think? Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-07-2013, 03:44 PM	#23
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Pulled it out in the sun, we finally got some decent weather. Looks really good. Posted via Mobile Device

05-07-2013, 03:46 PM	#24
formikaus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 77	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Forgot to hit upload. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-07-2013, 05:42 PM	#25
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 68 swb "parts truck" turned resto Well it looks real sweet.

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