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longbed67 · 10-04-2012, 08:00 PM

Just read your build start to finish! What a stellar build!

pacman1967 · 10-04-2012, 10:37 PM

Just found this build, by far my favorite truck on the forum, glad to see some one do a black and white combo.

**Bowtie468** · 10-06-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Enjoy Cruisin the Coast Chris, that show is on my bucket list. One year i'll have to take a vacation and come down there. Make sure you take plenty of pictures and post them up those of us that can't make it.

Do that Keith . I promise you'll enjoy it ! I'll be sure to post some pics and i know Bill (Palf70step) has my back on that . He normally takes a thousand pics or more at this event.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I just wanna see it melt some tire

Lol. Bill, we may have to mount up some cheaper rubber then we'll melt as many sets as you'd like !

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

You have any info on the radiator/efan setup you're using? How about the catch can and the hard lines too? Awesome build, very inspirational!

Thanks Adam ! The aluminum radiator is by Entropy.It's a 2 row with 1.0" tubes Its the same one thats been discussed in detail on this site. The cooling fans are 11" Spal HP's with a total of 3000cfm. Im not sure of the brand on the catch can, it's a stainless unit that i bought at a show somewhere. Hardlines are 1/4" stainless that i bent myself.

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Originally Posted by longbed67

Just read your build start to finish! What a stellar build!

Thank you, Adam

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Originally Posted by pacman1967

Just found this build, by far my favorite truck on the forum, glad to see some one do a black and white combo.

Many thanks Marcus !

VA72C10 · 10-06-2012, 03:22 AM

Awesome truck! Really looking forward to the completed pics.....hard to pass up the e-level isn't it....I went from planning shraeder valves to dloe's manual valves to switchspeed to e-level

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**Bowtie468** · 10-07-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Awesome truck! Really looking forward to the completed pics.....hard to pass up the e-level isn't it....I went from planning shraeder valves to dloe's manual valves to switchspeed to e-level

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Oh yeah , I've got to have the e-level .
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Bennett68C10 · 10-07-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Awesome truck! Really looking forward to the completed pics.....hard to pass up the e-level isn't it....I went from planning shraeder valves to dloe's manual valves to switchspeed to e-level

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Oh yeah , I've got to have the e-level .
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Let me know how the Accuair works for you guys, I plan to run it on mine as well.

**superflysteiny** · 10-12-2012, 07:35 PM

Coming along nice can't wait to see it finished
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JWall · 11-01-2012, 01:11 PM

This truck is killer! Any new updates for me to drool over?

big_al_71 · 11-01-2012, 04:35 PM

I dont know how I have missed this build...

WOW very nice details !!!!!

Suscribed....I have arrived late to it but now I am in..

**Bowtie468** · 11-01-2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWall

This truck is killer! Any new updates for me to drool over?

I've got a few things i've been working on . I'll get some pics up hopefully by tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I dont know how I have missed this build...

WOW very nice details !!!!!

Suscribed....I have arrived late to it but now I am in..

Welcome Al !!

**Bowtie468** · 11-01-2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWall

This truck is killer! Any new updates for me to drool over?

I've got a few things i've been working on . I'll get some pics up hopefully by tomorrow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

I dont know how I have missed this build...

WOW very nice details !!!!!

Suscribed....I have arrived late to it but now I am in..

Welcome Al !!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-02-2012, 07:40 AM

Cant wait this has been one of my favorite builds over the years of being on this board..

99-LS1-SS · 11-02-2012, 10:35 AM

Bowtie468, how do you like your gauge cluster? I bought a rebuilt one from LMC but, I really like the look of the one you have.

Is it hard to wire up? Would you do anything differently if you could?

**Bowtie468** · 11-02-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

Bowtie468, how do you like your gauge cluster? I bought a rebuilt one from LMC but, I really like the look of the one you have.

Is it hard to wire up? Would you do anything differently if you could?

I'm totally satisfied with the Dakota Digital setup . IMO , the ultimate backlighting color would be Teal . From my conversations with them, they have no plans to make that another color option . So i settled on blue. Wiring and setup are a breeze . The average guy with minimal auto electrical know how shouldn't have trouble. Instructions are pretty thorough .
Bezel was purchased from a board vendor . It's a simple bolt in.
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**Bowtie468** · 11-03-2012, 09:40 PM

finally took the time to get my park lights to come on with the headlights. Seems that Painless omits the needed wire now. If any of you guys installs the Painless Wiring harness (67-72), you will need to do this in order for it to function as original on 69-72 year models and it if want the park lights to be on with the headlights on 67-68 year models.

On this pic you can see the empty terminal slot on the connector. This is terminal #3 on the headlight switch and has voltage present ONLY when the switch is pulled fully out. Also in this pic you can see the terminal marked #7. Corresponds with #7 on the switch and has voltage present only in the middle position and feeds the park lamps.

**Bowtie468** · 11-03-2012, 09:48 PM

Simply add a jumper between terminals #3 and 7. When the headlights are on, you are feeding power to the park lamp terminal (#7) by means of terminal #3. The painless kit will come with extra terminals making it a breeze to do.
1st pic shows wire for #7 terminal being removed from the plug.
2nd pic shows the terminal location on the switch body.
3rd pic, clip the #7 terminal off the wire and replace with new terminal supplied in the parts kit. before crimping or soldering, add a second wire ( 3-4" long) to the terminal and bring this wire to the empty slot (#3) on the plug. Crimp or solder another terminal on the opposite end before inserting in the slot.

**Bowtie468** · 11-03-2012, 10:12 PM

Before and after !

99-LS1-SS · 11-05-2012, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

I'm totally satisfied with the Dakota Digital setup . IMO , the ultimate backlighting color would be Teal . From my conversations with them, they have no plans to make that another color option . So i settled on blue. Wiring and setup are a breeze . The average guy with minimal auto electrical know how shouldn't have trouble. Instructions are pretty thorough .
Bezel was purchased from a board vendor . It's a simple bolt in.
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Thank you for the information. I just ordered the same one that you have with the exception that I got the orange back light instead of the blue.

**Bowtie468** · 11-05-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

I'm using that exact same harness - thanks for the tip and how-to pics.

Your very welcome.

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Awesome I am in the middle of doing this now you just made my life so much simpler...

Glad i could help !!

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Nice, All I can say is Nice truck man!
Oh, subscribed too.

Thanks !

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Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

Thank you for the information. I just ordered the same one that you have with the exception that I got the orange back light instead of the blue.

Great, you're going to love it. Just holler if you have any questions once you start installing it !

**Bowtie468** · 11-05-2012, 11:47 PM

Well i've just been playing around with this and that while waiting to get more done on the bedsides. They are presently sitting in Slick Sand awaiting blocking. I got the new door gaskets installed today and these new SoffSeal ones made all the difference. No more slamming the doors. I also machined a blank knob to replace the cigerette lighter and match the ones for the wiper and headlight switches. Its retained in the socket by an o-ring. A little polishing followed by a clear powder coat and it'll be done.
Looks like i'll spend the rest of the week putting sound deadner in the doors and installing the one piece glasses. More to follow as i make noticeable progress.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-04-2012, 12:12 PM

Awesome I am in the middle of doing this now you just made my life so much simpler...

Bomp · 11-04-2012, 10:50 PM

Nice, All I can say is Nice truck man!
Oh, subscribed too.

**67cheby** · 11-06-2012, 01:04 PM

such cool touches on an OUTSTANDING truck !

**Bowtie468** · 11-06-2012, 09:59 PM

Thanks Mike ! Hopefully we can meet on Power Tour.

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**67cheby** · 11-07-2012, 11:39 AM

That would be great, cant wait to see yours !

10-04-2012, 08:00 PM	#1
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Just read your build start to finish! What a stellar build! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

10-04-2012, 10:37 PM	#2
pacman1967 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dannebrog NE Posts: 125	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Just found this build, by far my favorite truck on the forum, glad to see some one do a black and white combo. __________________ Marcus 1985 swb C10 Supercharged357/TH400 1972 lwb C20, Grandpa Al's Truck

10-06-2012, 03:22 AM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Awesome truck! Really looking forward to the completed pics.....hard to pass up the e-level isn't it....I went from planning shraeder valves to dloe's manual valves to switchspeed to e-level Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-01-2012, 01:11 PM	#8
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage This truck is killer! Any new updates for me to drool over? __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-01-2012, 04:35 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I dont know how I have missed this build... WOW very nice details !!!!! Suscribed....I have arrived late to it but now I am in.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-12-2012, 07:35 PM	#7
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Coming along nice can't wait to see it finished Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

11-02-2012, 07:40 AM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Cant wait this has been one of my favorite builds over the years of being on this board.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-02-2012, 10:35 AM	#13
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Bowtie468, how do you like your gauge cluster? I bought a rebuilt one from LMC but, I really like the look of the one you have. Is it hard to wire up? Would you do anything differently if you could? __________________ My 1972 2WD Blazer build 1984 K10 beater truck

11-03-2012, 09:40 PM	#15
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage finally took the time to get my park lights to come on with the headlights. Seems that Painless omits the needed wire now. If any of you guys installs the Painless Wiring harness (67-72), you will need to do this in order for it to function as original on 69-72 year models and it if want the park lights to be on with the headlights on 67-68 year models. On this pic you can see the empty terminal slot on the connector. This is terminal #3 on the headlight switch and has voltage present ONLY when the switch is pulled fully out. Also in this pic you can see the terminal marked #7. Corresponds with #7 on the switch and has voltage present only in the middle position and feeds the park lamps. Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

11-03-2012, 09:48 PM	#16
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Simply add a jumper between terminals #3 and 7. When the headlights are on, you are feeding power to the park lamp terminal (#7) by means of terminal #3. The painless kit will come with extra terminals making it a breeze to do. 1st pic shows wire for #7 terminal being removed from the plug. 2nd pic shows the terminal location on the switch body. 3rd pic, clip the #7 terminal off the wire and replace with new terminal supplied in the parts kit. before crimping or soldering, add a second wire ( 3-4" long) to the terminal and bring this wire to the empty slot (#3) on the plug. Crimp or solder another terminal on the opposite end before inserting in the slot. Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide Last edited by Bowtie468; 11-03-2012 at 10:05 PM.

11-03-2012, 10:12 PM	#17
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Before and after ! Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

11-05-2012, 11:47 PM	#20
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Well i've just been playing around with this and that while waiting to get more done on the bedsides. They are presently sitting in Slick Sand awaiting blocking. I got the new door gaskets installed today and these new SoffSeal ones made all the difference. No more slamming the doors. I also machined a blank knob to replace the cigerette lighter and match the ones for the wiper and headlight switches. Its retained in the socket by an o-ring. A little polishing followed by a clear powder coat and it'll be done. Looks like i'll spend the rest of the week putting sound deadner in the doors and installing the one piece glasses. More to follow as i make noticeable progress. Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

11-04-2012, 12:12 PM	#21
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Awesome I am in the middle of doing this now you just made my life so much simpler... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-04-2012, 10:50 PM	#22
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Nice, All I can say is Nice truck man! Oh, subscribed too.

11-06-2012, 01:04 PM	#23
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11-06-2012, 09:59 PM	#24
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Thanks Mike ! Hopefully we can meet on Power Tour. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

11-07-2012, 11:39 AM	#25
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage That would be great, cant wait to see yours ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

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