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LS1RedZ · 11-04-2012, 09:36 PM

Decided to throw up a few pictures of the truck I have been working on. A little background on the truck. The previous owner (my dads friend) had this truck for a while and it had an electrical fire and it toasted everything. He didnt have the means or way of doing the work himself so my dad traded a 64' stepside for this truck straight up and I in turn bought the truck from my dad. Its kind of weird how things work out sometimes because I couldnt find a truck like this to save my life. The truck is SOLID with hardly any rust. None of the main body parts have a bit of rust.

Drivetrain when completed:
SBC 355
TH400
Gearvendors Unit
12 Bolt rearend w/ posi
Full Exhaust

Starting to take it apart and get it cleaned up. He drove it down a dirt road everyday so the truck and underneath are FILTHY!

In the process of filling all holes from the snap on cover :facepalm:

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LS1RedZ · 11-04-2012, 09:37 PM

Cleaning slowly but surely! Alot of soot from the smoke was on things.

The roof of the cab was charcoal, but a little sanding fixed that.

This is about the point I decided this baby needs a full makeover.

Actually this is the point because I wanted the truck to look like the frontend all the way back.

So here goes nothing. Dig a little deeper into the project!

Got some POR15 rust paint and started to go to town on the chassis. This stuff is badass.

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prostreet1967 · 11-04-2012, 09:43 PM

nice project.

LS1RedZ · 11-04-2012, 09:58 PM

Thanks man.

You guys think I should pull the trim off around the headlights/tail lights and tailgate? Or will look alright. I already took the side trim off so I'm just wondering if it'd look weird with it on the front and back.
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LS1RedZ · 11-20-2012, 12:32 PM

Got some more pics

Sorry for the sideways pics, photobucket was not wanting to cooperate with me. I rotated them and they still wouldnt load right.

Before undercoat:

(POR15 Rubberized Undercoat) After:

Started painting the underside of the bed with POR 15.

Finished pics:

Now that the cab and chassis are done, we stabbed the cab back on:

Moving the tank in between the frame rails so I bought the Boyd Welding tank (sponsor here):

Tinkermc · 11-20-2012, 01:15 PM

very nice lookin truck and I also use the Boyds tank, welcome to the forum

shawno72 · 11-20-2012, 01:17 PM

Great progress, hey you want to sell what trim pieces you have?

LS1RedZ · 11-21-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Great progress, hey you want to sell what trim pieces you have?

Hmm Im not sure yet. You have any stock parts laying around?

Thanks for the compliments guys. The main body work is what i'll be focusing on now, this is goin to take some time because of the holes we are filling from the damn snap on bed cover and removing the side trim, but it will be well worth it in the end!! This thing is going to shine like a diamond in a goats ass!

**Hart_Rod** · 11-20-2012, 02:14 PM

Nice project.

CC69Rat · 11-20-2012, 05:00 PM

Nice Project - Subscribed.

boynton · 11-22-2012, 03:01 AM

I am going through some of the same pains you are. You have a really nice start though. Do you know what wiring harness you are going to use?

LS1RedZ · 11-25-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by boynton

I am going through some of the same pains you are. You have a really nice start though. Do you know what wiring harness you are going to use?

A guy I know makes some pretty slick ones, but I may go with the painless harness. What about you?
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gearys 5600 · 11-25-2012, 05:37 PM

NICE start... I like it..

What are your plans on the suspension ? lowered, stock, etc, wheels & tires ?

LS1RedZ · 11-25-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gearys 5600

NICE start... I like it..

What are your plans on the suspension ? lowered, stock, etc, wheels & tires ?

The guy that we got it from had already replaced everything suspension wise and lowered it (drop spindles, blocks, etc.). It's got cragar forged 15s right now. I'll eventually go with a 18"/20" Combo and do the rear disk brake conversion.
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boynton · 11-26-2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LS1RedZ

A guy I know makes some pretty slick ones, but I may go with the painless harness. What about you?
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I used the complete kit availible through LMC. It was ok. I was able to make the wiring look clean because the harness is extra long. only downfall is the ends are a little cheap. It comes with everything you need though. It comes with all relays needed as well as new blade fuses. I did not like modifying the firewall to make the new fuse box work, but is has a lot of option already in the harness such as electric fans, electric oil gauge ect. overall it was easy to install and put together. It took me approximately five days to complete the install (I am not completely done but only lack the headlights). Should finish up in the morning. I have had no issues yet. All of the wires are color coded and labled (made it easy for a newb like me).

LS1RedZ · 12-05-2012, 10:50 PM

Starting to work on the fire wall. I had to go ahead and spend the money on the porterbuilt firewall kit. I saw it and I really like how fills in the other side along with the style lines.

Working on getting the cab ready for paint. Took the doors off.

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72BlckButy · 03-12-2013, 10:52 PM

Great progress thus far buddy!

Keep at it.

LS1RedZ · 03-12-2013, 11:24 PM

I need to get some more pics up. The porterbuilt firewall kit has been finished and the cab has the first coat of primer on and has been sanded. Working on filling the holes in the bed and doing the puddy work now.
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LS1RedZ · 03-15-2013, 03:59 PM

A couple more pics of the porterbuilt firewall kit finished up and primed.

Pretty close to putting some color on it.

Got the transmission back from the builder. Freshened her up a bit. Going to bolt the gearvendor and tranny to the motor pretty soon and stab that in after we get the cab painted up. We are finishing up the bed, it had a ton of holes in it, but we are almost there on it. Still alot of priming and sanding to get done to make her beautiful again. haha

11-04-2012, 09:36 PM	#1
LS1RedZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 35	1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build Decided to throw up a few pictures of the truck I have been working on. A little background on the truck. The previous owner (my dads friend) had this truck for a while and it had an electrical fire and it toasted everything. He didnt have the means or way of doing the work himself so my dad traded a 64' stepside for this truck straight up and I in turn bought the truck from my dad. Its kind of weird how things work out sometimes because I couldnt find a truck like this to save my life. The truck is SOLID with hardly any rust. None of the main body parts have a bit of rust. Drivetrain when completed: SBC 355 TH400 Gearvendors Unit 12 Bolt rearend w/ posi Full Exhaust Starting to take it apart and get it cleaned up. He drove it down a dirt road everyday so the truck and underneath are FILTHY! In the process of filling all holes from the snap on cover :facepalm: Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

11-04-2012, 09:37 PM	#2
LS1RedZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 35	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build Cleaning slowly but surely! Alot of soot from the smoke was on things. The roof of the cab was charcoal, but a little sanding fixed that. This is about the point I decided this baby needs a full makeover. Actually this is the point because I wanted the truck to look like the frontend all the way back. So here goes nothing. Dig a little deeper into the project! Got some POR15 rust paint and started to go to town on the chassis. This stuff is badass. Posted via Mobile Device

11-04-2012, 09:43 PM	#3
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build nice project.

11-04-2012, 09:58 PM	#4
LS1RedZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 35	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build Thanks man. You guys think I should pull the trim off around the headlights/tail lights and tailgate? Or will look alright. I already took the side trim off so I'm just wondering if it'd look weird with it on the front and back. Posted via Mobile Device

11-20-2012, 12:32 PM	#5
LS1RedZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 35	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build Got some more pics Sorry for the sideways pics, photobucket was not wanting to cooperate with me. I rotated them and they still wouldnt load right. Before undercoat: (POR15 Rubberized Undercoat) After: Started painting the underside of the bed with POR 15. Finished pics: Now that the cab and chassis are done, we stabbed the cab back on: Moving the tank in between the frame rails so I bought the Boyd Welding tank (sponsor here):

11-20-2012, 01:15 PM	#6
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build very nice lookin truck and I also use the Boyds tank, welcome to the forum

11-20-2012, 01:17 PM	#7
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build Great progress, hey you want to sell what trim pieces you have? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-20-2012, 02:14 PM	#9
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,841	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build Nice project. __________________ 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

11-20-2012, 05:00 PM	#10
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build Nice Project - Subscribed. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

11-22-2012, 03:01 AM	#11
boynton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Salado, Texas Posts: 1,418	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build I am going through some of the same pains you are. You have a really nice start though. Do you know what wiring harness you are going to use?

11-25-2012, 05:37 PM	#13
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build NICE start... I like it.. What are your plans on the suspension ? lowered, stock, etc, wheels & tires ? __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

12-05-2012, 10:50 PM	#16
LS1RedZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 35	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build Starting to work on the fire wall. I had to go ahead and spend the money on the porterbuilt firewall kit. I saw it and I really like how fills in the other side along with the style lines. Working on getting the cab ready for paint. Took the doors off. Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 10:52 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build Great progress thus far buddy! Keep at it. __________________ -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)

03-12-2013, 11:24 PM	#18
LS1RedZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 35	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build I need to get some more pics up. The porterbuilt firewall kit has been finished and the cab has the first coat of primer on and has been sanded. Working on filling the holes in the bed and doing the puddy work now. Posted via Mobile Device

03-15-2013, 03:59 PM	#19
LS1RedZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 35	Re: 1968 C10 Custom Cab Project/Build A couple more pics of the porterbuilt firewall kit finished up and primed. Pretty close to putting some color on it. Got the transmission back from the builder. Freshened her up a bit. Going to bolt the gearvendor and tranny to the motor pretty soon and stab that in after we get the cab painted up. We are finishing up the bed, it had a ton of holes in it, but we are almost there on it. Still alot of priming and sanding to get done to make her beautiful again. haha



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