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Patina'd '68
Picked this truck up a couple of weeks ago. It had been sitting in the same spot behind a barn for 15 years so it's pretty dirty and has some minor rust in the firewall. Wont be any problem to fix when I shave and paint the firewall. I've got it completely blown apart and waiting on my orders from Porterbuilt and Wilwood to get started on the chassis. Plan to do a pretty mild build with an LS motor, Vintage air, shaved and painted completely under the hood, paint and go through the interior, Porterbuilt suspension, Wilwood 4 wheel disc brakes, powder coated chassis, Billet Specialties bonneville g's plus a few other small things.
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Re: Patina'd '68
Like it alot.
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Re: Patina'd '68
Looks like a great build... Can't wait to see it started.
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Re: Patina'd '68
Nice plans you have for it, I'm in for the build
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Re: Patina'd '68
I can't wait to see more!!!
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Re: Patina'd '68
did you just say a "MILD" build? Sounds extreme to me just with the PB stuff. I'll stay for the ride. Looking forward to it.
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Re: Patina'd '68
Looks like a great starting point. Looking forward to some progress. What part of TX?
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I have changed up a few things on the truck but I think it will still be cool. I am focused on finishing my '86 right now so i am messing with this one a little here and there. Still going to have Porterbuilt suspension, Wilwood brakes, LS, painted underhood and interior just a milder version then I originally wanted to do. I am waiting a on few missing parts from my Porterbuilt order and I will have the stage 2 suspension finalized. Got the fuel cell slid into place but need to check bed clearances since I would like to raise it a little if possible. I am currently looking for an LS engine and I will start that portion of the build. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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this represents my ALL TIME favorite 67-72 truck.... right color, right trim, right bed, right patina...... just WRONG owner..
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btw..... send more pics....
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Re: Patina'd '68
Very nice! I'm in on this one!
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Re: Patina'd '68
Beautiful man!
What's the plan on the bed?
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Re: Patina'd '68
Looks like a great start. Lot of cool plans too.
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Re: Patina'd '68
Sweet build!
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Re: Patina'd '68
Thanks guys. Current plans are to raise the floor enough to clear the rear end and install new wood/strips that are painted low gloss black. I am going to use a fuel filler from www.crafty-b.com
Appreciate it. Here's the rear wilwoods. I wanted to do a disc conversion but still be able to run a 15" wheel. This is the 11" rotor that has a built in parking brake. I am using D52 front calipers with brake performance dimpled and slotted rotors for the front. ![]() Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device
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i am tagging along and peeking thru the slats in the fence... nice build, esp the patina.
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Re: Patina'd '68
Looks like a killer build plan so far. Cant wait to see it take shape.
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Re: Patina'd '68
Love the brakes!
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That's an awesome start.
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Re: Patina'd '68
anymore progress?? love this truck!
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Re: Patina'd '68
Very similar build to mine but looks like you have a nicer starting point and further head start. Dig the spotlight!
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Re: Patina'd '68
Good looking truck cant wait to see you get back on it..
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Re: Patina'd '68
at least you had somthin! i agree cant wait for more progress!
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