** project: 68 chev longbed **

[ezslim]

A bit of background:

I am a University student going to school full time and drive a 06 bmw as a daily driver. I have no mechanical knowledge but only the love of hot rods, classic cars... My first crush (62 impala).. finding that here in toronto didnt go so well, but then i came across this...

Project:
I picked up a 68 chevy longbed from an old couple about an hour away from where i live. I live by the city and trucks like this are very rare, or any classic rides for that matter.

68 (the cab is of a 67 b/c of the small window..)
305 small block (runs)
350 turbo tranny
Dual cherry bombs
Has everything the truck should be coming with.. i dont know what else to explain about this truck..
It has the usual rust (cab corners are shot), door bottoms, one fenders gone,..

Overview

I have been dividing my time between this truck and school but i have got some work done. I have taken off the bed, rust coated the frame, Changed shoes and drums all around (replaced master cylinder), ripped off the doors, fenders, hood and interior and primered it.


Future Plans (SUGGESTIONS WANTED! )

Paint it red? or black?
Cowl induction hood (black)
Maybe just maybee 350 small block?
Manual tranny
Reupholester seats
Cleanup the rust and crap
Get a phantom grille
Door poppers

My goal here is not to make a restored classic but rather a sport truck sort of like a street truck for a weekend cruiser..

I will attach pics and any help or suggestions will be appreciated!