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n2billet · 01-05-2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sixty8c10

i got the wheel sizes....what size tires you planninng on? that is the suspension set up i'm going for on my 68', i do not want to remove the inner fenders.

I'm running 255/40x20 on the front and 295/40x20 on the rear. Most people run 245/40x20 on the front but I wanted just a little more tire. The picture with the billet wheel and tire on the front is a 245/40 and the tire is against the inner fender.

weasel29gm · 01-05-2006, 06:14 PM

First I'm not the air-bag kind!!!! But '' WOW '' thats awsome!!!!!! And is that 68prost's ride from Mo? He had one close to a couple years ago. A+ and keep it up!!

*72CSTC5* · 01-05-2006, 10:50 PM

N2billet, keep us posted. Also I wanted to know how much of a drop did the air ride give you over all. Do you know. I have purchased all of the parts for my 2wd Blazer 3" spindle and 2" coil for the front. In the rear I have CPP's rear coil over kit. I hope it is low enough. I want to slightly tuck rim but I am not interested in laying frame. I am wondering if I should just start over and air bag but I had airbags on my 96 chevy extd. cab almost 10 yrs ago and did not like it. Of course I know it has come a long way now.

n2billet · 01-05-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

N2billet, keep us posted. Also I wanted to know how much of a drop did the air ride give you over all. Do you know. I have purchased all of the parts for my 2wd Blazer 3" spindle and 2" coil for the front. In the rear I have CPP's rear coil over kit. I hope it is low enough. I want to slightly tuck rim but I am not interested in laying frame. I am wondering if I should just start over and air bag but I had airbags on my 96 chevy extd. cab almost 10 yrs ago and did not like it. Of course I know it has come a long way now.

With that static drop your not going to be able to tuck the rim. I didn't measure before I started but after it's all together again I will get a final number for you and you can compare. I've had bags on all my cars in some form or fashion and they have evolved greatly in the last few years. I'm also not interested in laying frame but I'm really interested in the ride of the truck. I've had several friends with this type of setup and they swear by it.

Pete6960 · 01-06-2006, 06:12 PM

Sweet Biuld Up Bro, Good Job........

68haywagon · 01-06-2006, 06:26 PM

I gotta keep my eye on this one! It looks wicked so far.

Mike

n2billet · 01-06-2006, 10:40 PM

Jumped out of work a little early today so I could blast and paint some of the loose parts under the hood. This is just a start, I had to get the motor mounts shot so I could at least make an effort to get the motor back in. With any luck I will make some progress this weekend.

SCOTI · 01-07-2006, 01:24 AM

Any progess on the air intake & HEI?

n2billet · 01-08-2006, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Any progess on the air intake & HEI?

The "intake" has gotten out of hand. I was talked into grinding it smooth before I paint it. I now have a couple hours in it and it's still not done, oh well I do love the taste of iron after a hard day of grinding

n2billet · 01-08-2006, 12:29 AM

Made a little progress today after the "grind session" I managed to get the motor back in the truck. I hope to get the intake painted next weekend and a few other parts that didn't make it this go around. Now that the motors in I can now start installing some parts and make some progress!

SCOTI · 01-08-2006, 12:47 AM

You're the man.

BTW.... I actually worked on my stuff today. The motor has been degreased & taped up. I'll acid etch it tomorrow am & get a coat of POR15 on it hopefully by lunch time. Sorry.... no slicked out intake for me.

I still have to get the accessory brackets cleaned, 'deburred', & ready to go. Then there's the air cleaner, I need bolts, & I need . . ............

**lolife99** · 01-07-2006, 12:18 AM

Man you have a GREAT place to work on your stuff! I hope to see it someday when you sell me your truck. Ha! Seriously,... I want your truck when you are tired of it. Let me know. I can't wait to see the final results of all your hard work.

krue · 01-08-2006, 06:14 AM

That's a sweet project you're building. I love the fact that you're leaving the six in it.

**Boog** · 01-08-2006, 09:56 AM

I have fond memories of the old chevy 6's with dual pipes and packs. Stick or auto they sounded good. Headers aren't necessary for a good sound either. With your finned aluminum covers I can only imagine how good it'll look when you get the rest of the parts on it. Let's see....a 4.10 gear and 700R4 should make her get up.

project76 · 01-08-2006, 10:37 PM

You have accomplished more in the past week than i have in the past year, whats the secret?

n2billet · 01-09-2006, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by project76

You have accomplished more in the past week than i have in the past year, whats the secret?

As one of my friends told me: Spend more time on the garage floor than the keyboard

FnLow69 · 01-10-2006, 12:43 AM

looks good love the engine oldschool baby, i wish i had a I6, but i got to have lots of power....

**N2TRUX** · 01-14-2006, 09:23 PM

Ah, c'mon buddy hang in there. It's only a small can of worms that you have opened up. I have personally seen you turn a simple project into a much bigger mess before and not think twice about it. I know these days you prefer to talk your dumb butt friends into falling off the deep end with a project. It looks like this time the bug bit you....

SCOTI · 01-14-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

.... I have personally seen you turn a simple project into a much bigger mess before and not think twice about it. I know these days you prefer to talk your dumb butt friends into falling off the deep end with a project. It looks like this time the bug bit you....

Amen to that brother. N2billet, I got some pics of that Fiero mstr.cyl/booster combo. It would look good.

n2billet · 01-14-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Amen to that brother. N2billet, I got some pics of that Fiero mstr.cyl/booster combo. It would look good.

Checked my e-mail and PM's and I didn't see any pics???

Ya'll are both right, this is a small can of "worms" compared to next project or two!

SCOTI · 01-15-2006, 02:19 AM

Ask & yee shall receive . . ....

SCOTI · 01-15-2006, 02:20 AM

Last one..... kind of hard to see in the pic but the bracket was extended.

**lolife99** · 01-21-2006, 09:50 PM

SWEET! Love the wheels.

SCOTI · 01-21-2006, 10:00 PM

Looks good. The wheels look like the fit is perfect. Spacers or no?

n2billet · 01-21-2006, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Looks good. The wheels look like the fit is perfect. Spacers or no?

Nope no spacers.....

01-05-2006, 06:14 PM	#2
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style First I'm not the air-bag kind!!!! But '' WOW '' thats awsome!!!!!! And is that 68prost's ride from Mo? He had one close to a couple years ago. A+ and keep it up!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-05-2006, 10:50 PM	#3
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style N2billet, keep us posted. Also I wanted to know how much of a drop did the air ride give you over all. Do you know. I have purchased all of the parts for my 2wd Blazer 3" spindle and 2" coil for the front. In the rear I have CPP's rear coil over kit. I hope it is low enough. I want to slightly tuck rim but I am not interested in laying frame. I am wondering if I should just start over and air bag but I had airbags on my 96 chevy extd. cab almost 10 yrs ago and did not like it. Of course I know it has come a long way now.

01-06-2006, 06:12 PM	#5
Pete6960 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wasco, Ca Posts: 180	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Sweet Biuld Up Bro, Good Job........

01-06-2006, 06:26 PM	#6
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I gotta keep my eye on this one! It looks wicked so far. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

01-06-2006, 10:40 PM	#7
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Raining Parts Jumped out of work a little early today so I could blast and paint some of the loose parts under the hood. This is just a start, I had to get the motor mounts shot so I could at least make an effort to get the motor back in. With any luck I will make some progress this weekend. Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

01-07-2006, 01:24 AM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,938	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Any progess on the air intake & HEI? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-08-2006, 12:29 AM	#10
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Made a little progress today after the "grind session" I managed to get the motor back in the truck. I hope to get the intake painted next weekend and a few other parts that didn't make it this go around. Now that the motors in I can now start installing some parts and make some progress! Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

01-08-2006, 12:47 AM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,938	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style You're the man. BTW.... I actually worked on my stuff today. The motor has been degreased & taped up. I'll acid etch it tomorrow am & get a coat of POR15 on it hopefully by lunch time. Sorry.... no slicked out intake for me. I still have to get the accessory brackets cleaned, 'deburred', & ready to go. Then there's the air cleaner, I need bolts, & I need . . ............ __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-07-2006, 12:18 AM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Man you have a GREAT place to work on your stuff! I hope to see it someday when you sell me your truck. Ha! Seriously,... I want your truck when you are tired of it. Let me know. I can't wait to see the final results of all your hard work. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-08-2006, 06:14 AM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style That's a sweet project you're building. I love the fact that you're leaving the six in it. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-08-2006, 09:56 AM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,075	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I have fond memories of the old chevy 6's with dual pipes and packs. Stick or auto they sounded good. Headers aren't necessary for a good sound either. With your finned aluminum covers I can only imagine how good it'll look when you get the rest of the parts on it. Let's see....a 4.10 gear and 700R4 should make her get up. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-08-2006, 10:37 PM	#15
project76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cecil County Maryland Posts: 135	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style You have accomplished more in the past week than i have in the past year, whats the secret? __________________ Brandon project 67 swb bagged on 20" Coddingtons

01-10-2006, 12:43 AM	#17
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style looks good love the engine oldschool baby, i wish i had a I6, but i got to have lots of power.... __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

01-14-2006, 09:23 PM	#18
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Ah, c'mon buddy hang in there. It's only a small can of worms that you have opened up. I have personally seen you turn a simple project into a much bigger mess before and not think twice about it. I know these days you prefer to talk your dumb butt friends into falling off the deep end with a project. It looks like this time the bug bit you.... Attached Images

01-15-2006, 02:19 AM	#21
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,938	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Ask & yee shall receive . . .... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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01-15-2006, 02:20 AM	#22
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,938	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Last one..... kind of hard to see in the pic but the bracket was extended. Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 01-15-2006 at 02:21 AM.

01-21-2006, 09:50 PM	#23
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style SWEET! Love the wheels. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-21-2006, 10:00 PM	#24
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,938	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Looks good. The wheels look like the fit is perfect. Spacers or no? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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