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09-09-2009, 06:53 PM
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pics of my 68 LWB
This truck was my dads and he gave it to me when he passed away. i am getting ready to start a restoration on it. its a 400 small block and TH-400 truck with a 3.08 gear. has a wood bed. i am thinking about putting a 4wd frame under it.....so let me know what you think
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09-09-2009, 06:53 PM
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Re: pics of my 68 LWB
pics of my 72 Jimmy are on the jimmy forum too
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09-09-2009, 06:54 PM
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Re: pics of my 68 LWB
Looks like a good start!
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John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
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09-09-2009, 07:49 PM
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Re: pics of my 68 LWB
for convenience........
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09-09-2009, 11:02 PM
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Re: pics of my 68 LWB
If it had been my dads. I would restore it just like he had it. Just my opinion is all. You build it like you want.
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09-09-2009, 11:22 PM
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Re: pics of my 68 LWB
Cool, looks like a good start. That 400 small block looks fresh too. How many miles on it?
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09-09-2009, 11:35 PM
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Re: pics of my 68 LWB
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09-10-2009, 01:44 AM
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Re: pics of my 68 LWB
Well, in all honesty it's your truck...do what you'd like. In my opinion with you already having a 4x4 and the heirloom idea around the truck I'd keep it a 2wd. Plus, it's probably less work to swap into into 4 x 4 status I would assume?
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09-10-2009, 01:47 AM
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09-10-2009, 06:43 AM
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Re: pics of my 68 LWB
Truck looks really clean i really like the jimmy too
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09-10-2009, 08:04 PM
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Re: pics of my 68 LWB
i just rebuilt the 400 in it this summer so it has around 1100 miles on it and i had a rebuilt TH-400 trans that i put into it as well. i think that i am goin to stick with the two wheel drive for a couple of reasons
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09-10-2009, 10:27 PM
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09-10-2009, 11:11 PM
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Re: pics of my 68 LWB
well for one its gunna be cheaper haha, and a couple ppl posted about leaving it the way my dad drove it and it made me think that i would be a nice kinda tribute to his legacy and love for the 67-72 chevy trucks. another reason is that being still in college it will easier on gas. i would be doing the frame swap myself and i think that will extend the time that it takes to restore her. but i am goin to switch to disc brakes (have a couple 71-72 trucks to get parts from) and beef up the rear-end and rear suspension for towing.
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09-10-2009, 11:28 PM
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Re: pics of my 68 LWB
Yeah, I hear ya. My truck belonged to my late grandfather and then to my uncle and now to me. They both kept it original and now I'm doing it different but I think they'd both want me to just have fun with it. Just the fact that you're going to do something with it because it was his is tribute!
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