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DieselEater · 07-11-2007, 09:49 PM

I just hauled home my team FRANKENSTEIN (phase 2...racin') project this last weekend. It's a short and wide 68. I will be seeking advice from everyone on this project, since it is my first 2wd. Also, it will be a street/strip BIG BLOCK unit, so suspension is a Big Deal. Also pictured is my 69 haul truck project. I plan on going with a flat bed and a Big Block. It has a Corp 14-bolt in rear, D44 in front, sm465, and a np205. The GMC stuff is for parts. And of course a pic of FRANKENSTEIN for good measure.

Thanks to all of you in advance for your knowledge...

A.......

Walts_restoration · 07-11-2007, 09:53 PM

youve got my attention, ROCK ON

redhead69 · 07-11-2007, 10:35 PM

Nice looking starter! One thing to look at is the frame rails in the front. From what I understand some early 68's use the 67 style frame.. just food for thought and could affect planning. Good luck and good choice!

eric

DieselEater · 07-11-2007, 10:38 PM

What do you see here???

redhead69 · 07-11-2007, 10:44 PM

hard to tell from that angle.. easiest way is to go look at your 69 and compare. The 69s frame is narrower in the front and also has a dent for the power steering unit.

Ackattack · 07-12-2007, 12:44 AM

Looks all too familiar

I have a 72 GMC that I've had for 10+ years that has been a frame on restoration...see sig. Been to many car shows and a few drag races. Got me to and from school for the first few years of ownership and has given me something to do for the rest.

Just got a 68 Chevy that's now stripped down to the frame to become an LS1 powered Pro-touring truck that I'll use to bracket race and show.

Have a 99 Corvette that is my wife's daily driver and my current bracket racer

Have a 96 Grand Cherokee that is lifted 6" on 33s, locked front and rear, winch, and custom built (by me) long arm suspension.

98 Trans Am...just bought for the engine/tranny (see 68 Chevy), but now I think I'm going to clean it up a bit and sell for a profit ($2000) to buy a different LS1 engine

90 Jeep Comanche pickup....my daily driver for now...bought it for $900 and stopped it from leaking oil and now it runs great

Ah...I guess that's it...unless you count the 84 Winebego with a 454/TH400...but I don't

68GMC454 · 07-12-2007, 02:31 AM

looks like a good truck to start with..i like them all...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-12-2007, 02:48 AM

sounds and looks like a good deal youve got goin there, cant wait to see more

07-11-2007, 09:49 PM	#1
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Multiple Projects Club....... I just hauled home my team FRANKENSTEIN (phase 2...racin') project this last weekend. It's a short and wide 68. I will be seeking advice from everyone on this project, since it is my first 2wd. Also, it will be a street/strip BIG BLOCK unit, so suspension is a Big Deal. Also pictured is my 69 haul truck project. I plan on going with a flat bed and a Big Block. It has a Corp 14-bolt in rear, D44 in front, sm465, and a np205. The GMC stuff is for parts. And of course a pic of FRANKENSTEIN for good measure. Thanks to all of you in advance for your knowledge... A....... __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959 Last edited by DieselEater; 10-04-2007 at 08:05 PM.

07-11-2007, 09:53 PM	#2
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Multiple Projects Club....... youve got my attention, ROCK ON __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

07-11-2007, 10:35 PM	#3
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: Multiple Projects Club....... Nice looking starter! One thing to look at is the frame rails in the front. From what I understand some early 68's use the 67 style frame.. just food for thought and could affect planning. Good luck and good choice! eric __________________ Currently truckless

07-11-2007, 10:38 PM	#4
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Re: Multiple Projects Club....... What do you see here??? __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959 Last edited by DieselEater; 10-04-2007 at 08:05 PM.

07-11-2007, 10:44 PM	#5
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: Multiple Projects Club....... hard to tell from that angle.. easiest way is to go look at your 69 and compare. The 69s frame is narrower in the front and also has a dent for the power steering unit. __________________ Currently truckless

07-12-2007, 12:44 AM	#6
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Multiple Projects Club....... Looks all too familiar I have a 72 GMC that I've had for 10+ years that has been a frame on restoration...see sig. Been to many car shows and a few drag races. Got me to and from school for the first few years of ownership and has given me something to do for the rest. Just got a 68 Chevy that's now stripped down to the frame to become an LS1 powered Pro-touring truck that I'll use to bracket race and show. Have a 99 Corvette that is my wife's daily driver and my current bracket racer Have a 96 Grand Cherokee that is lifted 6" on 33s, locked front and rear, winch, and custom built (by me) long arm suspension. 98 Trans Am...just bought for the engine/tranny (see 68 Chevy), but now I think I'm going to clean it up a bit and sell for a profit ($2000) to buy a different LS1 engine 90 Jeep Comanche pickup....my daily driver for now...bought it for $900 and stopped it from leaking oil and now it runs great Ah...I guess that's it...unless you count the 84 Winebego with a 454/TH400...but I don't __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

07-12-2007, 02:31 AM	#7
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Multiple Projects Club....... looks like a good truck to start with..i like them all... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-12-2007, 02:48 AM	#8
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Multiple Projects Club....... sounds and looks like a good deal youve got goin there, cant wait to see more __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

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