Newbie with a new build thread

[68chevy68]

I took the time cleaning and painting these springs till I realized that they are for the newer trucks. I guess I can use them on my 77. They are 2" lowering springs. I may not need them though. I think I am going to bag my truck. not sure yet.



This is after I z'd the frame and is sitting on the bump stops

[68chevy68]

I acually debated on just welding it up. I don't think my cab is going to be that air tight, but I am going to leave it. This in not going to be a show truck. I am saving that effort for my 1961 c-10. I want this as my daily driver.

[68chevy68]

Went out to the shop today to do some work on my truck and just could not find the motivation to do anything but look at it and just think of how much I have left to do. So neadless to say, I did not get much done. The driver side cab corner is where I am right now. I Had a spare floor to steel the rear floor corner to replace mine with. This is just a picture of the corner that is going in, it is just bolted in for the moment. I still have some trimming to do to make it fit. I think I will get it done tomorrow.

[GREASEMONKEY72]

thats some good work, i wish i had the room you have

love that old blue car, what is it exactly?

[68chevy68]

Funny you metioned the blue car. That is what I ended up working on today.
It is a 52 plymouth. I traded a set of centerline wheels for it.

[68chevy68]

I worked on my truck for a little while today. Did some trimming on the new rear floor section trying to get it to fit. Still have a little more trimming to do on the brace section and it will bolt right in and I can weld er up.




I also did a little more cleaning and grinding on the firewall getting it ready for filler and primer. The primer on the driver side is etching primer. I am not going to use any filler on that side.






A few days ago I was tired after work and did not feel like doing much on the truck, so I had some markers laying around and did this..

[Bob 68327]

Keep up the good work !!!!

[72CSTC5]

Damn bro, you should start pinstriping. I like it. The hardest part is the creativity to think the striping up. I also have the same chevy purple lowrider on your shelf!

[1LoC10]

nice you got 3 of my favs there....... C10, 69 Chevelle, and a notch back fox body

[68chevy68]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Damn bro, you should start pinstriping. I like it. The hardest part is the creativity to think the striping up. I also have the same chevy purple lowrider on your shelf!

Thanks!!! I would really like to start pinstriping, I just have not had enough time to do any. That is the first one I have done to that scale. I really just started toying with it. That purple car is one of my favorite cars. I would love to have a 54 chevy coupe.

[68chevy68]

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

nice you got 3 of my favs there....... C10, 69 Chevelle, and a notch back fox body

Yeah, they are some of my favorites too. I don't know what to do with the fox though. Not sure I can afford it. I have most of what I need to do it other than all the internal engine stuff.

[blaznhot_23]

Originally Posted by 68chevy68

This is after I z'd the frame and is sitting on the bump stops

My favorite pic How long did take you to shave the rails off??? Btw very nice work

[68chevy68]

Originally Posted by blaznhot_23

My favorite pic How long did take you to shave the rails off??? Btw very nice work

Thanks. If you are refering to the drip rails, they are not shaved. I would like to, but I don't think I am ready for that kind of challenge yet. I have done both driverside and passenger side inner and outer rockers, I did shave the fire wall and cover the channel where the wires run, z'd the frame (not finished yet), raised the center tranny hump, installed bear claw latches (also not done yet) and have replaced one cab corner. The frame was done till I z'd the frame. I have a blazer tank to install. I still have a lot to do.

[blaznhot_23]

that pic is decieving because it looks like the rails are shaved...

[68chevy68]

Originally Posted by blaznhot_23

that pic is decieving because it looks like the rails are shaved...

I really do wish they were. I may get brave later on in the build, but they will stay for now.

[72BlckButy]

Welcome to the board! Keep up the good work!

[Lil-Joe]

Welcome to the to the Board!! Awesome truck!!! can't wait to see the finished product!!

[68GMC454]

looks like a good porject...gonna look godd when its finished..great pinstriping...if you lived closer,, i would hit you up for some pinstring..nice chevelle...

[streetstar]

Originally Posted by 68chevy68

Yeah, they are some of my favorites too. I don't know what to do with the fox though. Not sure I can afford it. I have most of what I need to do it other than all the internal engine stuff.

Put a monstro turbo motor in that stang and go run 9's (well...... at least thats what i'd do if i had a notch back mustang)

or sell it for capital for any number of your other projects ------ you and me are in the same boat -- too many projects - life is good though

[68chevy68]

Thanks for all the complements guys. I have not had a chance to work on my truck for a while. I started a new job this week and have been busy with that. Parts of my yard have 3 ft. tall grass. I have so much to do....

[68chevy68]

Bondo is harder than it looks. I just don't have much experience with it. I have been working on my firewall for a while. Sorry, no pics just yet. My wife is on a trip for 4 days and I have my little girl, so not much is going to get done this weekend. Has anyone who has z'd their frame had problems with thier brake booster hitting the valve covers? I think mine are going to hit.. Also, the steering looks like it is going to be a problem too.

[BACKYARD88]

I've missed this until now. Welcome, and that looks like some nice work. Keep plugging away at it and you'll get there. The steering will need some modification depending on how much Z you have, not sure about the valve covers.

[68chevy68]

I z'd the frame 4". the steering is not that bad. i just may have to add a joint or two. I think I am waiting till the cool season comes back. it is hot out there right now.

[68chevy68]

Well, I actually went out into the shop tonight and worked on my cab corner a little. I still have a lot of welding and grinding to do, but it is mostly done and there is no hole there anymore.

[Trey`]

I thought I had alot of projects, Cool truck, wish I had more time to work on mine. What color are you going to paint it when it is done?