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68GenIII · 04-23-2006, 05:09 PM

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http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h287/millerch/Picture001.jpg[/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG]I found this 1968 lwb on ebay, I feel I stole it for $2600 . The guy I bought it from has had it in his garage for 12 years. It has 97,000 original miles. As you can see in the pictures I got a new motor for it. The motor is a 6 litre form a 2006 Hummer. The motor has 4 miles on it!! I got it with all the accessories, starter, computer, wire harness, everything for $2500. I took the bed off today to get ready to chop the frame. I scored me a rust free short bed for $500. Well enough talking heres the truck. I'll keep you posted with update pictures with my progress.

AKChevyman · 04-23-2006, 05:11 PM

ok I see no pictures but it might just be me ;o)

68GenIII · 04-23-2006, 05:12 PM

It appears as though the pictures didnt come up. Any suggestions?

68 short step · 04-23-2006, 05:14 PM

photobucket.com

GMan69 · 04-23-2006, 05:15 PM

A warm Mississippi welcome to the best truck board on the planet. I must say you've managed to score big with what you've acquired. Can't wait to see the pics.
If you haven't already, go to the welcome section and be "officially" greeted.

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68GenIII · 04-23-2006, 06:57 PM

Ok so I figured out the pictures. Sorry they are a little dark. More to come soon.

*72CSTC5* · 04-23-2006, 07:26 PM

Dude that is going to make a nice project. Good thing you are cutting the frame and throwing away that long bed. This trucks are too nice to make long bed work trucks out of them. Good luck.

obsesive23 · 04-23-2006, 07:28 PM

Score! ya I'd say you got a good deal.

powell72 · 04-23-2006, 07:52 PM

Looks like your a man with a plan. I can't get over how cherry that interior is.

**Palf70Step** · 04-23-2006, 09:01 PM

Welcome to the board from the south end of Mississippi. Looks liek a great start on a truck!

oscareltemblo · 04-23-2006, 09:07 PM

Nice rig check out my plan also a 68 with the same engine . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

68GenIII · 04-23-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by oscareltemblo

Nice rig check out my plan also a 68 with the same engine . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

Sounds like a cool project also! Im going to pull the heads off of my motor, port them, install some big stainless valves, dual valve springs, and a cam. I have decided to stick with the turbo 400 that is in the truck. I am also a big late model Camaro fan and have dealt with numerous 4L60Es. They are far to fragile in my opinion. Plus I have plans for a big turbo in the future.

shifty · 04-23-2006, 11:09 PM

nice. some people would shoot you for modifying such a stock looking truck in such a way

have fun with the swap. i'm just wrapping mine up.

Deuce · 04-23-2006, 11:57 PM

Kool Project!!! Make sure you keep the pics coming as the project wears on.

krue · 04-24-2006, 12:38 AM

Nice truck, I like the engine.

04-23-2006, 05:09 PM	#1
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	New member with a new project! [IMG][http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h287/millerch/Picture001.jpg[/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG]I found this 1968 lwb on ebay, I feel I stole it for $2600 . The guy I bought it from has had it in his garage for 12 years. It has 97,000 original miles. As you can see in the pictures I got a new motor for it. The motor is a 6 litre form a 2006 Hummer. The motor has 4 miles on it!! I got it with all the accessories, starter, computer, wire harness, everything for $2500. I took the bed off today to get ready to chop the frame. I scored me a rust free short bed for $500. Well enough talking heres the truck. I'll keep you posted with update pictures with my progress. Last edited by 68GenIII; 04-23-2006 at 05:31 PM. Reason: Trying to post pictures?

04-23-2006, 05:11 PM	#2
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: New member with a new project! ok I see no pictures but it might just be me ;o) __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

04-23-2006, 05:12 PM	#3
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: New member with a new project! It appears as though the pictures didnt come up. Any suggestions?

04-23-2006, 05:14 PM	#4
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: New member with a new project! photobucket.com

04-23-2006, 05:15 PM	#5
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	Re: New member with a new project! A warm Mississippi welcome to the best truck board on the planet. I must say you've managed to score big with what you've acquired. Can't wait to see the pics. If you haven't already, go to the welcome section and be "officially" greeted. __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside

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68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: New member with a new project! Ok so I figured out the pictures. Sorry they are a little dark. More to come soon.

04-23-2006, 07:26 PM	#15
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: New member with a new project! Dude that is going to make a nice project. Good thing you are cutting the frame and throwing away that long bed. This trucks are too nice to make long bed work trucks out of them. Good luck.

04-23-2006, 07:28 PM	#16
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	Re: New member with a new project! Score! ya I'd say you got a good deal. __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

04-23-2006, 07:52 PM	#17
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: New member with a new project! Looks like your a man with a plan. I can't get over how cherry that interior is. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html



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04-23-2006, 09:01 PM	#18
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: New member with a new project! Welcome to the board from the south end of Mississippi. Looks liek a great start on a truck! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-23-2006, 09:07 PM	#19
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: New member with a new project! Nice rig check out my plan also a 68 with the same engine . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844 __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

04-23-2006, 11:09 PM	#21
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: New member with a new project! nice. some people would shoot you for modifying such a stock looking truck in such a way have fun with the swap. i'm just wrapping mine up. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-23-2006, 11:57 PM	#22
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: New member with a new project! Kool Project!!! Make sure you keep the pics coming as the project wears on. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

04-24-2006, 12:38 AM	#23
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New member with a new project! Nice truck, I like the engine. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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