my new to me 68 chevy

[hogwild99]

So I traded my 2004 gsxr 600 straight across for this 68 chevy. It has a 283 with an automatic.

[Tinkermc]

Both look nice, welcome to the Forum.

[hogwild99]

Thanks tinkermc I am excited to get the small things worked out to where I can drive it. The po threw in a edelbrock carb that I need to install.

[19673ontree]

You made a good trade , I hate those type bikes , nice truck post some more pics !

[mud.man.rj]

I like that type bike myself, have had many but think you did well on the truck, should be a nice build, welcome to the site. Post pic's as you go, we appreciate it and will help if any is needed. Any plans in your head yet as to the build.

[67ctener]

Very nice, both nice pickups you have.

[hogwild99]

Thanks guys for the kind words and encouragement. The bike was fun but so uncomfortable. I wrecked it once a year and a half ago, woke up in the ambulance cant remember anything about the wreck not even any of the vehicles that locked up their brakes in front of me. With two kids 4 and under it was time to get something a little safer. The plans right now are just to get it street worthy, so things like getting the back lights working and putting the different carburetor on it. I have so many questions about things that are probably basic to most people. Hopefully Lord willing I don't annoy anybody with the simple basic questions that I will have. I will take more pictures tomorrow so you guys can see what I am working with.

[ole dollor]

another welcome to the forum from Texas... looks like a good trade . good luck on your build.

[hogwild99]

Thank you sir, I have been reading and looking at all the builds everyone does in amazement. I cant even fathom how to do some of the things these guys do on here. Heck I don't even know how to hook up the rebuilt carb that the PO threw in with the deal lol. But I will get it one way or another and get it to where I can drive it.

[Rkansasboy]

Looks like its gonna be fun. Both your trucks look good.Kids will have a blast also. Memories for a lifetime. WELCOME....

[In The Ten Ring]

Stepside!

[hogwild99]

Hey In The Ten Ring, I like fleet sides better but a straight across trade was hard to beat. Supposedly the bed has already been through the body shop.

[mud.man.rj]

Maybe the kids can be a part of it too, cool for them to help dad with their truck. You made a good choice on the truck.

[tcoop68]

Welcome to the club , there is a lot of talented builders on here , I'm also from Okla , I have got three projects going on now a 72 sw , 68 sw , 67 sw the 67 is my buddies but I'm building it with him he is also new to building rides . I will be watching your progress . One tip for now. Be Patient it will pay off in the long run.

[1968C20CST]

Good trade! You'll be much happier now the family can enjoy it with you.

[Motoxrrar]

Nice trade!! Funny because I still have both of mine. Zx10 2010 and 72 gmc

[hogwild99]

Thanks guys I already miss the bike but man it will be really fun one day to take the truck and family to a car show. I was worried if it wa a good trade but all of the positive feedback really helps. I will get more pictures put up when I get home from work today.

[hogwild99]

I did have a quick question if I wanted to put say like a 72 hood and grill on woul dI have to change the front two fenders as well?

[Hawghauler]

Fenders and core support as well. I think even the latch mech may need to be swapped as well. Someone with more knowledge than me will probably chime in. Welcome to the board. Just to keep the frustrations down you should use the search feature when ever you have a question. You can save a lot of time, and won't have people sniping at you. Everything you want to do has probably been done before on this site. If you can't find anything relating to your questions, then feel free to ask.

[hogwild99]

Thanks Hawghauler the last thing I want to do is hack soemone off on here seeing as I am a new member. Well that sounds like a bunch of work and money. I like the 68 so it will be cheaper to be content lol!

[Motoxrrar]

Not exactly. If your going with chevy then yes the core support and fenders would have to change. Personally I like the 68 fenders and grill options. Gmc however in 72 decided to to use 68 fenders in 72. So you could go with a 72 hood, 68 fenders and gmc grill but the core support would need to be changed.

[hogwild99]

Nice bikes Motoxrrar

[Motoxrrar]

Originally Posted by hogwild99

Nice bikes Motoxrrar

Thanks! I took a digger on the sport a few years ago. Was lucky, not a scratch on me. Bike was trashed all the plastics were cracked and broken. Got to ride it home. Took it apart. Powder coated almost every last part and nut and bolt, made carbon fiber fairings for it. Cleaned up a lot of the factory junk that wasn't needed. Now I'm left with a really fast one of a kind.

Still love it!

The hog was traded in for a 2014 street glide yesterday. That's actually my dad's hog.

[bshepherd1]

Nice trade...traded a 92 wrangler straight up for my 68 longbed, guy said ok without even seeing the jeep

[hogwild99]

I wrecked mine on the interstate running late for work. Woke up in the ambulance with medicine in me already so no pain. Slid 150 ft according to the state trooper report. Bike wasnt totalled thank the Lord. I was sore but so thankful I always wear my helmet and gear. It saved my life that day for sure.