68 lwb Patina Hot rod - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bob 68327 · 06-16-2007, 11:52 PM

Here's some more before and after pics of my Truck ! Patina rules

From barn fresh to Hot Rod !!! My motto get the wheels and build the truck to fit them!! Notice from pics that the rear wheels move from forward in the wheel wells to centered. It was a lot of work and a pricey one piece driveshaft that most people wouldn't notice but i like it alot better!!!

Longhorn Man · 06-17-2007, 12:50 AM

sweet 50th annv truck there. Is the original seat under the seat cover, or was it swapped out?

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-17-2007, 01:04 AM

i love that truck, REAL PATINA RULES

blaznhot_23 · 06-17-2007, 01:40 AM

love that that 68 with the big rear window and those fat rears!!!

Longhorn Man · 06-17-2007, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by blaznhot_23

love that that 68 with the big rear window and those fat rears!!!

(all 68's had the big rear window)

Bob 68327 · 06-17-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

sweet 50th annv truck there. Is the original seat under the seat cover, or was it swapped out?

The origional seat is there but the covering is in pretty bad shape . Anyone know where I can get a new cover for it ?

stllookn · 06-17-2007, 10:40 AM

How far did you have to move the rear axle to align it in the wheel well? I noticed my swb stepside looks like the wheel is not centered. Must have been a design flaw!

BTW....Fixing the front of your box is very esay with a "come-along" and a custom "u" bracket...you can borrow mine...5 minute job...LOL!

What did you use for paint on your passenger side fender for the touch-up?

**LockDoc** · 06-17-2007, 11:02 AM

Hey Bob,

Nice truck. It looks like you are in my neck of the woods. I bought a lot of parts from a guy in Newton a while back. Go here and add your info.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=iowa

LockDoc
(Leon)

LiveWire64 · 06-17-2007, 12:28 PM

Looks very nice! What size are your back wheels & tires? Backspacing? Also,who widened the wheels? Thanks,Brad

Bob 68327 · 06-17-2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

How far did you have to move the rear axle to align it in the wheel well? I noticed my swb stepside looks like the wheel is not centered. Must have been a design flaw!

BTW....Fixing the front of your box is very esay with a "come-along" and a custom "u" bracket...you can borrow mine...5 minute job...LOL!

What did you use for paint on your passenger side fender for the touch-up?

Approx. 3'' left the box on moved it untill it fits

Bob 68327 · 06-17-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveWire64

Looks very nice! What size are your back wheels & tires? Backspacing? Also,who widened the wheels? Thanks,Brad

15x11 5 1/4'' back spacing wheels are wheel vintiques not in any catalog they built them for me a few years ago and yes they were quite pricey!! But just what I wanted!!!

Bob 68327 · 06-17-2007, 07:50 PM

Ttt

**Yukon Jack** · 06-18-2007, 01:07 PM

Sweet truck!

*screamin_eagle* · 06-18-2007, 02:25 PM

nice truck bob love that petina.I think I smoked pot in your basement once.

*screamin_eagle* · 06-18-2007, 06:55 PM

Does your truck have one of these

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Bob 68327 · 06-18-2007, 07:24 PM

Nope , mines from benevetti chevrolet . I don't think you smoked in my basement at least not why I lived in this house. Didn't have a basement before this house!!!

Bob 68327 · 06-19-2007, 06:53 PM

Does anyone know where I can find a seat cover for the 50th ????

RedZ71 · 06-19-2007, 10:46 PM

what drop do you have? i really like how low your truck is looking!

Bob 68327 · 06-19-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RedZ71

what drop do you have? i really like how low your truck is looking!

Built it my self started with a leaf spring rear from a gmc flipped the rear end on top of the springs. Front end is a combo of cut springs and lowered spring pockets in lower controll arms . Too poor to buy that expensive stuff so I built my own. Rides and drives pretty good since I built it in my garage !!!

*screamin_eagle* · 06-20-2007, 09:37 AM

ever been to Ira its a little town outside newton anyways if you can find it there's this guy I used to get parts for my bikes from. he also does some really cool upholstery. lives right across the street from the church there.

Bob 68327 · 06-20-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by screamin_eagle

ever been to Ira its a little town outside newton anyways if you can find it there's this guy I used to get parts for my bikes from. he also does some really cool upholstery. lives right across the street from the church there.

Thanks I check it out

06-16-2007, 11:52 PM	#1
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	68 lwb Patina Hot rod Here's some more before and after pics of my Truck ! Patina rules From barn fresh to Hot Rod !!! My motto get the wheels and build the truck to fit them!! Notice from pics that the rear wheels move from forward in the wheel wells to centered. It was a lot of work and a pricey one piece driveshaft that most people wouldn't notice but i like it alot better!!! Attached Images

06-17-2007, 12:50 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod sweet 50th annv truck there. Is the original seat under the seat cover, or was it swapped out?

06-17-2007, 01:04 AM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod i love that truck, REAL PATINA RULES __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-17-2007, 01:40 AM	#4
blaznhot_23 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 661, CA Posts: 73	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod love that that 68 with the big rear window and those fat rears!!!

06-17-2007, 10:40 AM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod How far did you have to move the rear axle to align it in the wheel well? I noticed my swb stepside looks like the wheel is not centered. Must have been a design flaw! BTW....Fixing the front of your box is very esay with a "come-along" and a custom "u" bracket...you can borrow mine...5 minute job...LOL! What did you use for paint on your passenger side fender for the touch-up? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 06-17-2007 at 10:41 AM.

06-17-2007, 11:02 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,647	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod Hey Bob, Nice truck. It looks like you are in my neck of the woods. I bought a lot of parts from a guy in Newton a while back. Go here and add your info..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=iowa LockDoc (Leon) __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 06-17-2007 at 11:04 AM.

06-17-2007, 12:28 PM	#9
LiveWire64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: west coast Posts: 51	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod Looks very nice! What size are your back wheels & tires? Backspacing? Also,who widened the wheels? Thanks,Brad __________________ 55 Chevy small window. 66 FJ40 LandCruiser. 64 Chevy Van,350/350 72 Chevy 10 Van,short wb,454 78 Chevy 10 Van,short wb,350 72 Chevy Malibu 350. 77 Chevy Suburban. Silverado 20 Trailering Special.454,turbo400.

06-17-2007, 07:50 PM	#12
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod Ttt

06-18-2007, 01:07 PM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod Sweet truck! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-18-2007, 02:25 PM	#14
screamin_eagle Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 114	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod nice truck bob love that petina.I think I smoked pot in your basement once.

06-18-2007, 06:55 PM	#15
screamin_eagle Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 114	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod Does your truck have one of these

06-18-2007, 07:24 PM	#16
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod Nope , mines from benevetti chevrolet . I don't think you smoked in my basement at least not why I lived in this house. Didn't have a basement before this house!!!

06-19-2007, 06:53 PM	#17
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod Does anyone know where I can find a seat cover for the 50th ????

06-19-2007, 10:46 PM	#18
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod what drop do you have? i really like how low your truck is looking! __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com

06-20-2007, 09:37 AM	#20
screamin_eagle Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 114	Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod ever been to Ira its a little town outside newton anyways if you can find it there's this guy I used to get parts for my bikes from. he also does some really cool upholstery. lives right across the street from the church there.



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