1968 c20 right hand drive build thread

[bdydrppedc10]

[bdydrppedc10]

[bdydrppedc10]

yes corner was not fully bolted tight and 1 light adjuster screw is missing lol in last pic but this truck has about 40 different mods or new parts on it and almost all the body work is done and it is painted orange with orange metalli flake in it. If ya wanna see this truck catch me at some north east car shows.

[bdydrppedc10]

oh and btw i drive this all over and it will not be trailered to shows or else its by aaa

[bdydrppedc10]

anyone with any questions feel free to ask

[Achevytruck]

it sure is really diffent

[bdydrppedc10]

Truck Info
Manufacturer: chevy
Year: 1968
Suspension type: air
Front Brakes: disc 71 truck
Modifications:too many
Rear Brakes:93 camaro z28 complete rear axle swap
Steering:right hand
Rear differential type / Gears:solid 3.73
Tire and Wheel Size 22s 245/35/22


Body
Color Schemerange
Bodyman: me
Modifications:shave rain gutters,sectioned and lowered front fenders,shaved cowl,smooth hand made firewall,raised bed floor,roll pan,ya da ya da ya da
Paint Type: ppg
Painter:me

Interior
Color: orange/green/mint all original except the orange
Material:factory
Upholsterer:factory
Wiring:factory
Modifications:
Steering wheel/Column:factory painted
Stereo/Speakers/Amps:
Air Conditioning: smoker windows
Instrument Gauges: yes factory accesorie with custom air gauge where a blank hole was

Engine
Cubic Inch: 327
Manufacturer: gm
Camshaft: crane
Cylinder heads: fuelie 2.02/1.60 double hump no accessorie hole
Valve Covers:62 vette
Intake Manifold: holley contender
Ignition System: hei accel
Exhaust type: dual 2.5inch,hedman headers, hooker mufflers
Carburetor or Fuel Injection: holley 750 double pumper and holley 110gph fuel pump

Transmission
Automatic / Standard: 5 speed manual, t5 out of a v8 camaro
Torque Converter: hell no
Modifications:stage 2 ram hdx clutch,16lb flywheel,
Shifter type:
Drive Shaft:1 factory the other is a cpp slip shaft

Biography
What is your name? vince
Please share a few things about yourself. (Bio, family, background, hobbies, your favorite pizza topping, your favorite vacation spot, etc)
How long have you owned your truck? 3+ years
What made you decide to buy this truck? I love chevys and orange is my favorite color. p.s this is 3 seperate trucks in one.
How do you store your truck, at home, garage, outside etc? What do you enjoy about your truck the most? I store it at my mechanic shop to show we do classic cars and my favorite part of my truck is when the steering wheel is inside my hands.
Who or what was your biggest influence in building your truck? myself
What has been the biggest obstacle you have faced in working on your project? How did you/do you handle it? money and time
What/who is you favorite/best part source? my family
What are some things have helped your project to be a success? my patient family
What is the history behind your truck? 3rd owner I have every piece of paper work since this left the dealer,even the guys business card who sold him the truck,stored outside 6 years by 2nd owner after 1st owner died he stored inside forever(68 chevy)
What do you use your truck for? (hauling, cruising, daily driver,shows, drag racing, work truck, mudding etc): business and shows
What is your favorite memory with your truck? all of em
Whats your favorite modification done to truck and why? air ride suspension because it works 100% of the time and it doesnt leak any air after 2+ years ofthe air ride sucking wind!!!
If you had one thing to do over on your build, what would it be and why? nothing
What are your future plans for your truck? finish it and continue to drive the wheels off this *****
What words of advice do you have to people who are just starting out with their project? Dont try to be half ass 4 link kits are the way to go not panhard bars and drop blocks with air bags. And dont bite off more then you can chew all at once because you will never get your project done. Keep catalogs ,notebooks and a pen and make lists with prices of a single mod from start to finish total cost so you dont over set the project list. And fianlly patience is key rome wasnt built in a day.I drove this truck right hand drive 2 years in a row on a 3 year build so it can be done you can drive and build your projects just gotta be like me and drive it butt ugly for 2 years lol

[bdydrppedc10]

rci fuel cell under raised bed floor,hydraulic clutch set up,dual power brake from cpp,cpp polyurethane carrier bearing,mc caughys drop spindles, michigan metal works flat plate control arms 1 of 1 that i had custom made for me only!! polished adjuster sleeves on tie rods,metallic dark green frame rails,chrome engine cradles,chrome hitachi mini starter,dual viair 480 pack, 8 smc 3/8 valves, 1/2 inch air line, 160 on/200 off pressure switch, fbss pancake see saw etc on switch box, slam specialties air bags re8 up front and an re7 in back no not a typo i got huge backs in front,fully tucked brake lines and air lines in engine bay, full factory interior mint original unmolested seat with 20k miles on it, dashboard also has flip flopped cig lighter and key hole they are different size and style holes,glove box opens and is factory with light and bump stops cant even tel it was cut,tinted front vent window and door glass custom made, shaved rain gutters,shaved rear seam, shaved side markers,shaved front grill markers, way to much of my life invested in this thing but I love her

[rhd_c10]

are you still using a steering gear box....

[bdydrppedc10]

yes a factory 69 power steering unit but it is getting plugged off was thinken power steering but after 2 years of ups and downs. I decided to put my alternator there instead lol.

[bdydrppedc10]

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[lolife99]

Great Job on the RH drive conversion.
Keep the progress pics coming!

[bdydrppedc10]

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[bdydrppedc10]

thank you

[Dano69c10]

Awesome longbed!

[jeffg1010]

Looks like a REALLY cool build. I can see a lot of other guys taking this as inspiration. I expect to see a couple clones in the future!

[bdydrppedc10]

thanks alot yea i get alot of how do you do this and that this truck has been right hand drive for almost 3 years and I enjoy old vehicles alot. So much I own my own shop in my town and build customs etc. Anyone local is more then welcome to swing on by and get there truck lowered or bagged. Just had a customer convert his 1970 6 lug drum brake truck to a 5lug disc brake setup off a 71-72 and also the rear. While we were at it we also installed a 4/5 drop kit.

[50bomb]

how is the build coming along?

[Tinkermc]

can't wait to see painted