The 100-Day Getaway Truck

[rokitdude]

Well, I picked up a truck a couple weeks ago, as oulined in this post:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=193538

I am also getting married on 24 June this year. I have a personal goal of getting that truck in shape to use as the getaway vehicle from the ceremony. My fiancee' supports this plan fully.

I am going to update this thread occasionally with my progress.

As of now I have 92 days left (we leave for San Diego on 22 June). The truck is totally stripped and the frame is at the powdercoat shop (dropped off yesterday). The TBI 454 is still in Oregon, and I still need a TH400. I did locate a Blazer fuel tank for $32 yesterday. I am replacing the wheel bearings in the front axle tonight - the rear has all new bearings and a new disc brake setup, but is at the same shop as the frame being blasted (gonna POR-15 it).

Final paint color suggestions (single color)? Original was actually red, but has faded to orange.

[see ten]

Are you sure it was red or was it Medium red? My C10 is medium red and everyone calls it orange. it just seems odd that it would fade in the jambs and behind the gas tank. I had planned on driving my K10 when I got married but it rained like the devil the day of our wedding, I try to keep it out of the rain so we drove the Jeep instead. Good luck on the project.

[rokitdude]

Intersting...the option sticker does say medium red.

[1969k10stepside]

How much money do you have saved up to get it done that quick.You have alot of determination

[Longhorn Man]

Is that a low hump floor on a 4X4???

[1969k10stepside]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Is that a low hump floor on a 4X4???

Looks like one.Hey does that hump bolt to the floor or is it welded

[see ten]

I was curious about the trans hump myself. In the post with the pictures of when the truck was brought home before disassembly the transfer case shifter looked out of place. There may be some later model parts already tucked under there somewhere. Here's a picture of my Medium red C10. As far down as you have this truck you could pretty much do whatever color you want.

[Longhorn Man]

You are absolutly right... somethign is funny about this.
Is there a body lift?
Any signs of the cab being swapped out?
Does the VIN start with a K?

[_Dick_]

good luck

[HeavyD]

I suggest Orange. Great color for these trucks.

[68gmcdually]

Mine was supposed to be done for my wedding. An hour before the wedding we where still bolting in seats. Hooked the gas tank, fired her up and I put on my tux and drove it to the church. It was the best feeling in the world. All of that time and MONEY was well worth it. It is something that I can tell my kids when they are getting married. I am even hoping to pick the wife up from the hospital with it in September, she says to bring her Bravada but what say does she have in it really. GOOD LUCK, it certainly is a realistic goal.

[matthufham]

that's going to be an interesting build up! good luck, i'll be watching.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Looks like a low hump cab.. And your gonna have to hustle to get it done that quick.....

[vtblazer]

Great start...how many days left?

I'll be betting on completion!

[rambler]

Originally Posted by 68gmcdually

Mine was supposed to be done for my wedding. An hour before the wedding we where still bolting in seats. Hooked the gas tank, fired her up and I put on my tux and drove it to the church. It was the best feeling in the world. GOOD LUCK, it certainly is a realistic goal.

I remember reading your posts and pictures,, that is a great looking truck..

I agree good luck! many here will cheer you on and keep you motivated... maybe even motivate me to start back on mine!

[68gmcdually]

Thanks alot for the compliments. At least my wedding was only a couple of miles away from the shop as I don't think that it would have been safe to take it much further. We where supposed to take it away on the honeymoon to the east coast but we took a friend's '82 El camino SS instead, cheaper on fuel and fun as all get out. We are planning on taking the '68 east on our 10 year anniversary though with the kids on a camping trip.

[72armyswbtruck]

Wow, an extended cab pickup, are do my eyes decieve me

[68gmcdually]

:tj: Your eyes do not deceive you, check out the link in my siggy. Sorry about the thread jacking.

[rokitdude]

Concerning the low hump - it looks like I did get a bit of a mutt. That doesn't really bother me, as I'm not going the all-original, matching numbers route. The VIN indicates that it's a 2WD 3/4-ton. The frame is 4WD (has riveted front leaf spring mounts). Anyway, can't complain for the price I got it for. I'll look for a 4WD hump and modify the cab.

Progress:
Get the frame back from powdercoat (and my sandblasted axle) today after work

Received my Offroad Design rear shackle flip last Friday
Received my extended stainless brake hoses last Friday
Got poly body mounts Saturday
Got all new bearings/oil installed in the front axle over the weekend (rear axle already has new bearings)
Made arrangements to pick up the 454 in Oregon the first weekend in May

[rokitdude]

Got the frame back from powdercoat.
The axle's also blasted, gonna POR-15 it and get it mounted and the brakes plumbed this weekend.

[longhorn70gmc]

Rocitdude,
Where do you live at here in the High Desert?
Respectfully