My 68 custom project

[Bob 68327]

68chevy68 i have a spare but Iowa is a long way from Arkansas for a hood!!!

[Bob 68327]

Thanks for the replies!!! Keep them comming like to hear what you think of my truck!!!

[68chevy68]

Yeah, that is a little out of the way. I have discussed how to fix mine, I am just putting it off. I am scared of screwing it up. This picture shows what I Have to fix. The guy had it out back of his house under some trees and a limb got it. It landed right in the middle of the hood.

[Bob 68327]

Originally Posted by 68chevy68

Yeah, that is a little out of the way. I have discussed how to fix mine, I am just putting it off. I am scared of screwing it up. This picture shows what I Have to fix. The guy had it out back of his house under some trees and a limb got it. It landed right in the middle of the hood.

If you massage the center ridge back into shape the rest should follow pretty good . I guess you might as well try what have you got to lose ? Worse case you have to locate another hood . Surely someone close to you has one .

[68chevy68]

I have 3 or 4 other hoods that are perfect, but they are all 71 and 72 hoods. Worse case, I may have to attempt to modify the front of one of those hoods. I think I can fix this one though. I just need a torch to apply some heat and pressure to put it back in shape.

[Bob 68327]

Originally Posted by 68chevy68

I have 3 or 4 other hoods that are perfect, but they are all 71 and 72 hoods. Worse case, I may have to attempt to modify the front of one of those hoods. I think I can fix this one though. I just need a torch to apply some heat and pressure to put it back in shape.

Right on !! Don't put a 71-72 hood on it . That will ruin the looks of the 68!! The hood on the 68 is way cooler in my eyes ! 68's Rule!!!!!!!

[68chevy68]

I agree, I got all that other 71 and 72 stuff for free but I still went out and bought that front cap. My truck is actually a 71 gmc long bed, but when I am done it will be a 68 chevy short bed. I even bought some new fenders.

[Bob 68327]

Originally Posted by 68chevy68

I agree, I got all that other 71 and 72 stuff for free but I still went out and bought that front cap. My truck is actually a 71 gmc long bed, but when I am done it will be a 68 chevy short bed. I even bought some new fenders.

That thing looks sweet already can't wait to see it put together!!!!

[68chevy68]

Thanks, me either. My engine is all done sitting on a stand in front of my truck. I think I jumped the gun with it but I had all the parts to do it. If you click my link, you can take a look at most of what I have done to it so far.

[72CSTC5]

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.

[BigSky71]

My hood was bent down in the middle also. I laid the hood on the garage floor onto three layers of cardboard, then took a piece of 1" square stock that was about 24" long, set into the crown and banged down on the bar to bring the hood crown back up. It took a lot of banging and I made a few little dents in the crown while getting the big dent out but I moved it back to almost where it was supposed to be.

[68chevy68]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

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.

I will have to try that, I too do not like long beds. My cab is from a long wheel base truck, but I used a short frame to make a short bed.

[Bob 68327]

Originally Posted by 68chevy68

I will have to try that, I too do not like long beds. My cab is from a long wheel base truck, but I used a short frame to make a short bed.

I like your truck also 68chevy68 but I thik he was talking about liking my truck even though it's not a short bed !!! I built a long bed because i think it's cool and everyone else builds short beds!!!! All I can say is 68's rule!!!

[blaznhot_23]

Bob I like the new look of the truck. those fatties in the rear really set it off!!!

[Bob 68327]

Originally Posted by blaznhot_23

Bob I like the new look of the truck. those fatties in the rear really set it off!!!

Thanks! I have done alot of work to it that doesn't show unless you've seen one at stock height and my wheels are 6 bolt on the origional drums!!! Thanks for the praise!!!!!!

[CUSTOM DELUXE]

Hey looks good just the way she sits. I wouldn't do a thing to it but cruise it. Enjoy you new project, keep us informed. Welcome from Southern Illinois.

[Bob 68327]

Originally Posted by CUSTOM DELUXE

Hey looks good just the way she sits. I wouldn't do a thing to it but cruise it. Enjoy you new project, keep us informed. Welcome from Southern Illinois.

Thank You!!! Not exactly a new project . Had it 5 years and is a work in progress . No plans to change appearance any more . Just burn rubber and have some fun!!!!

[SCOTI]

Bob68327, what size/brand are those rear tires? Not too many manufacturers make a tall enough tire that is big enough for an 11" wide wheel.

[Bob 68327]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Bob68327, what size/brand are those rear tires? Not too many manufacturers make a tall enough tire that is big enough for an 11" wide wheel.

BFG 295/60/15 they are a little small but don't look to bad . Future holds mickey thompson 30x12x15 sportsman rears .Can't afford them yet!!!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Bob 68327

BFG 295/60/15 they are a little small but don't look to bad . Future holds mickey thompson 30x12x15 sportsman rears .Can't afford them yet!!!

295-60-15? I've seen 275-60's & 295-50's but no 295-60's. I'll look into that one. They also used to offer a 285-70 but have since discontinued that one.

[Bob 68327]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

295-60-15? I've seen 275-60's & 295-50's but no 295-60's. I'll look into that one. They also used to offer a 285-70 but have since discontinued that one.

My bad I can't type when I'm sleepy!! Theay are 275 60 15 as I said they are stretched a little but look pretty good. Sorry !!

[shawn57nomad]

Hey Bob I know a particular parts guy in your neck of the woods that just might, MIGHT, be able to get you some real FAT rubber for a reasonable price...Think about it.... Welcome BOB, from Newton, IA!

[oscareltemblo]

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[Bob 68327]

Originally Posted by oscareltemblo

nice truck check mine out ... http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h36/oscareltemblo/

can't open your link need password !!!!

[Bob 68327]

Originally Posted by shawn57nomad

Hey Bob I know a particular parts guy in your neck of the woods that just might, MIGHT, be able to get you some real FAT rubber for a reasonable price...Think about it.... Welcome BOB, from Newton, IA!

Just wish the parts guy would finace some of it for me !!!