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72BlckButy · 06-07-2007, 02:11 PM

Looks great man! Keep up the progress, can't wait to see some color on that thing.

LOW DOUGH · 06-10-2007, 12:38 AM

Lookin good cstm!

Was the rear of your truck sitting at stock ride height before you put the Monte rear springs in it?
What is the measurement from the ground to the top of the wheel well in the rear now?

I guess those spring will bolt right up?

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-10-2007, 12:45 AM

looks pretty good, even in the small pics

LOW DOUGH · 06-10-2007, 12:50 AM

yep

LOW DOUGH · 06-10-2007, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

looks pretty good, even in the small pics

yep

cstm68 · 06-10-2007, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reaper71

Lookin good cstm!

Was the rear of your truck sitting at stock ride height before you put the Monte rear springs in it?
What is the measurement from the ground to the top of the wheel well in the rear now?

I guess those spring will bolt right up?

yes i had the stock oils in the rear and the monte colis bolt right up like the stock ones. ill have to get back to you on the hight because the truck is in the paint booth at school right now but i will let you know

LOW DOUGH · 06-11-2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstm68

yes i had the stock oils in the rear and the monte colis bolt right up like the stock ones. ill have to get back to you on the hight because the truck is in the paint booth at school right now but i will let you know

Thanks cstm. That is good to know. I will have to find some springs for the back. But after I get front springs. Previous owner cut front springs so it sits on the bump stop on the driver side. It's not level. I am putting my stock 69 front springs in…

Yeah, let me know how high it sits now

cstm68 · 06-14-2007, 01:25 AM

the truck came home today !!!!! time to finnish body work and get ready to paint
i am now working at les schwab tires so i think that this summer i will try to do my 5 lug convertion and get some different wheels on it !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reaper71

Lookin good cstm!

Was the rear of your truck sitting at stock ride height before you put the Monte rear springs in it?
What is the measurement from the ground to the top of the wheel well in the rear now?

I guess those spring will bolt right up?

to answer the hight question the back is 32 and the front is 30
i would like it to be about 24 in the front and 25 in the rear once i do air ride

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-14-2007, 01:42 AM

now you need some more pics

RACINJASON22 · 06-14-2007, 01:45 AM

cstm68
Progress is awesome it has been awhile since I posted on your build but I have been watching

You are an insparation to us all, and I really mean that. Most of us even the ones of us that are much older can only be jealous of you

Truck is turning out GR8!!!

RJ22...

cstm68 · 06-14-2007, 01:50 AM

ok ok ill try to get some pics tomarow

racinjason22 thanx for the kind words. im glad i csn inspire

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-14-2007, 01:53 AM

i have to agree with what RACINJASON22 said

cstm68 · 06-14-2007, 01:58 AM

thanx again

i like to think of it as us younger ones are the ones who will keep this hobby going strong and keep giving these classics new lives

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-14-2007, 02:10 AM

most deffinitly

LOW DOUGH · 06-14-2007, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstm68

i like to think of it as us younger ones are the ones who will keep this hobby going strong and keep giving these classics new lives

You said it... and thanks for the measurements

68GMC454 · 06-14-2007, 05:29 PM

your doing a great job..wish i had of had shop class when i was in school..keep up the great work

cstm68 · 06-14-2007, 11:08 PM

here are a few pics of the progress.
almost ready for one more coat of primer !

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-14-2007, 11:13 PM

primer is good

cstm68 · 06-18-2007, 05:23 PM

should i go with a peral orange or just a regular orange paint job ??

RACINJASON22 · 06-18-2007, 05:32 PM

I really think only you can make that choice cstm68 if you go with what we like you may never be happy.

It is your truck, right.

As for my opinion I like the pearls myself. They may be a little bit more costly $$ but, worth it. If you don't have the extra coin right now wait and go with what you really want. Do not settle, you will regret it in the end.

I have done it in the past and wish I would have just waited and went with what I really wanted.

RJ22...

BTW: one thing I have done in the past when I worked at NAPA right out of school is get your paint supply shop/store to make you a custom mix. Have them give you the formula to keep in a safe place so you can always get a match (ya never know when you might need it) Something like add a little more red tint, more metalic, more of whatever, less of whatever. Then you will have a one of a kind color

C.W · 06-18-2007, 06:03 PM

Thats a sweet truck! Im new here and just read the whole thread, you have done a really good job. It really inspires me to start on my 68. Cant wait to see more pics & some color.
What year monte springs did you use?

missilekounty · 06-18-2007, 07:46 PM

orange candy over fine flake silver.

cstm68 · 06-19-2007, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.W

Thats a sweet truck! Im new here and just read the whole thread, you have done a really good job. It really inspires me to start on my 68. Cant wait to see more pics & some color.
What year monte springs did you use?

i used 71 monte coils

acl · 06-20-2007, 09:52 PM

WHAT BRAND OF HEADERS ARE YOU USING? aRE THEY FUULL LONG TUBE, AND IF SO WHAT KIND OF GROUNG CLEARANCE DO YOU HAVE? GARY

cstm68 · 06-20-2007, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acl

WHAT BRAND OF HEADERS ARE YOU USING? aRE THEY FUULL LONG TUBE, AND IF SO WHAT KIND OF GROUNG CLEARANCE DO YOU HAVE? GARY

they are full length flow tech headers and with the front lowered i have about 6 inches

06-07-2007, 02:11 PM	#76
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: my 68 shortbed build Looks great man! Keep up the progress, can't wait to see some color on that thing. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-10-2007, 12:38 AM	#77
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: my 68 shortbed build Lookin good cstm! Was the rear of your truck sitting at stock ride height before you put the Monte rear springs in it? What is the measurement from the ground to the top of the wheel well in the rear now? I guess those spring will bolt right up?

06-10-2007, 12:45 AM	#78
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: my 68 shortbed build looks pretty good, even in the small pics __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-10-2007, 12:50 AM	#79
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: my 68 shortbed build yep

06-14-2007, 01:42 AM	#84
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: my 68 shortbed build now you need some more pics __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-14-2007, 01:45 AM	#85
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: my 68 shortbed build cstm68 Progress is awesome it has been awhile since I posted on your build but I have been watching You are an insparation to us all, and I really mean that. Most of us even the ones of us that are much older can only be jealous of you Truck is turning out GR8!!! RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 06-14-2007 at 01:45 AM.

06-14-2007, 01:50 AM	#86
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build ok ok ill try to get some pics tomarow racinjason22 thanx for the kind words. im glad i csn inspire __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-14-2007, 01:53 AM	#87
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: my 68 shortbed build i have to agree with what RACINJASON22 said __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-14-2007, 01:58 AM	#88
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build thanx again i like to think of it as us younger ones are the ones who will keep this hobby going strong and keep giving these classics new lives __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-14-2007, 02:10 AM	#89
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: my 68 shortbed build most deffinitly __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-14-2007, 05:29 PM	#91
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: my 68 shortbed build your doing a great job..wish i had of had shop class when i was in school..keep up the great work __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

06-14-2007, 11:08 PM	#92
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build here are a few pics of the progress. almost ready for one more coat of primer ! Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-14-2007, 11:13 PM	#93
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: my 68 shortbed build primer is good __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-18-2007, 05:23 PM	#94
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build should i go with a peral orange or just a regular orange paint job ?? __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-18-2007, 05:32 PM	#95
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: my 68 shortbed build I really think only you can make that choice cstm68 if you go with what we like you may never be happy. It is your truck, right. As for my opinion I like the pearls myself. They may be a little bit more costly $$ but, worth it. If you don't have the extra coin right now wait and go with what you really want. Do not settle, you will regret it in the end. I have done it in the past and wish I would have just waited and went with what I really wanted. RJ22... BTW: one thing I have done in the past when I worked at NAPA right out of school is get your paint supply shop/store to make you a custom mix. Have them give you the formula to keep in a safe place so you can always get a match (ya never know when you might need it) Something like add a little more red tint, more metalic, more of whatever, less of whatever. Then you will have a one of a kind color __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 06-18-2007 at 05:37 PM.



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06-18-2007, 06:03 PM	#96
C.W Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Penticton BC Canada Posts: 84	Re: my 68 shortbed build Thats a sweet truck! Im new here and just read the whole thread, you have done a really good job. It really inspires me to start on my 68. Cant wait to see more pics & some color. What year monte springs did you use? __________________ 86 Burb, 5/7 drop, 18" rims, big stereo, work in progress, as well as daily driver. 86 Short box just starting the build. 86 GMC 1500 2wd, ugly blue farm looking truck with a mild 454... More to come! 98 Cheyenne Ext cab short box 2wd. Driver and maybe future project.

06-18-2007, 07:46 PM	#97
missilekounty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pittsfield NH Posts: 15	Re: my 68 shortbed build orange candy over fine flake silver.

06-20-2007, 09:52 PM	#99
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