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68Stepbed · 06-01-2006, 01:07 PM

My dad and I stated tearing the 68 down for a restoration Tuesday evening. Here are some progress pics of what we got done Tuesday night. We took most of the interior out last night but didn't have the camera. i'll take more and repost them later.

68Stepbed · 06-01-2006, 01:09 PM

Gee wonder where that rubberized undercoating came from?

boraxman · 06-01-2006, 01:11 PM

Restoration? That truck looks as good as most restores ive seen.

68Stepbed · 06-01-2006, 01:11 PM

Last ones for now.

68Stepbed · 06-01-2006, 01:16 PM

Thanks boraxman, but if you take a good look at the first picture of the step board, you can see the edges getting some surface rust. We're trying to tackle these issues before they become a real problem. My dad is still having fits about how easy this will be. He says this truck is so simple compared to his 53 PU. The only real rust is in the cab corners and rockers. It's still got solid floors and cab mounts.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-01-2006, 01:25 PM

It looks good now, will look even better redone! I hope you don't run into any stuff that's "hiding" under the paint. I'll be keeping a close eye on this one! Any idea on final colors?

shifty · 06-01-2006, 01:30 PM

people would tell me i'm nuts for doing the same, but i totally understand where you're coming from doing the teardown. i've got a bad pass/side cab corner that might be eating into the cab support. on mine, i also see some rust bubbling up from spots on the doors and fenders and a hole in the core support under the battery (and in the inner fender). i need to do the same within a year or two after getting it running.

68Stepbed · 06-01-2006, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Any idea on final colors?

PPG Atlantic Blue off the 02-present Dodge trucks. We'll have a touch of extra pearl added like Stacey David did on copperhead to brighten it just a tad. I'm keeping the silver grill area. I'll paint the grill inserts blue at first, if I don't like it, I'll have them chromed. Also plan on chroming the original steel headlight bezels.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-01-2006, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

PPG Atlantic Blue off the 02-present Dodge trucks. We'll have a touch of extra pearl added like Stacey David did on copperhead to brighten it just a tad. I'm keeping the silver grill area. I'll paint the grill inserts blue at first, if I don't like it, I'll have them chromed. Also plan on chroming the original steel headlight bezels.

That is an awesome color! I understand the rust thing. I *could* have done a quickie paint job on mine and had it look OK, but I ended up replacing the fender/doors/tailgate.... BECAUSE the rust ALWAYS comes back, unless you cut it out or get rid of the piece that has it.

mike nutt · 06-01-2006, 08:54 PM

Matt , the tear down is coming nicely, i too understand your need to get rid of the rust before it becomes a problem. as nice as the truck looked before the tear down, i know it will be awesome when your finished. good luck and keep us posted . Mike

68Stepbed · 06-05-2006, 08:46 AM

Some interior shots.

68Stepbed · 06-05-2006, 08:56 AM

A couple more

68Stepbed · 06-14-2006, 09:25 PM

test fitting the new fender and hood.

84 400 · 06-28-2006, 06:50 PM

very very nice
good luck keep us posted

ChevyDude · 06-28-2006, 08:12 PM

It's going to be awesome, what color??? Love the 68 front. If I do another one it will be a 68'!!!

*72CSTC5* · 06-28-2006, 08:32 PM

Well, how did the fender and hood line up? Did you like the quality? Let us know please.

thewishartkid · 06-28-2006, 10:42 PM

I would "NEVER" change the color! Black "IS" beautiful! ( IF I COULD ONLY GET MINE THAT NICE).I would lower both ends though.

ChevyDude · 06-28-2006, 11:04 PM

I asked about "What color" because the truck obviously was not black originally. So it's either change the interior to match the outside or vice versa.

68Stepbed · 06-29-2006, 08:46 AM

Actually, the truck was originally black with a white top and red interior. The dealership I bought it from had it painted solid black. The floors still have original paint. The rest of the interior has only been touched up. I'm painting it PPG Atlantic Blue off of the 02-present Dodge Rams.

The hood and fender lined up really well, but the hood had a bad spot in the bend of the pass. side where it rolls with the front of the fender. It looked like they got it in the press wrong. I met with Tim Christian last night to swap for a new hood. I'll let you know how it works.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-29-2006, 09:30 AM

Looks like it needs restored about as much as this one does! LOL!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179199

JK, best of luck on the restore. I know what you mean about wanting to have it right. Be careful though, if you make it to nice, you won't want to drive it. That's what I loved about my 69 Burb:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387

I didn't worry about driving it that much since I knew I was going to redo it. I want to make it "nice" but I don't want to be nervous every time I go to drive it.

Tell your dad to save some time and just buy my 48!

68Stepbed · 07-09-2006, 07:09 PM

Got the windows out and my NOS inner fender trial fitted.

68Stepbed · 07-09-2006, 07:11 PM

My dad and I goofing off after taking the seat out and the doors off. We took the engine and tranny out Friday night, but I haven't had time to take pics yet. I'll try to get some this week.

Joe67 · 07-10-2006, 07:31 AM

WOW - great project. I agree, that truck was nicer then some you see around here for sure. Good Luck

**N2TRUX** · 07-10-2006, 09:29 AM

Looks like you guys are moving along. I hate to disagree with your color choice, but I think the black exterior with red interior is hard to beat. But then again, I am rather biased to that combo...

68Stepbed · 08-23-2006, 10:11 PM

Haven't had time to resize and upload new pics till now. Here's when we pulled the engine and tranny.

06-01-2006, 01:07 PM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Inside: My 68 shortstep rebuild progress. My dad and I stated tearing the 68 down for a restoration Tuesday evening. Here are some progress pics of what we got done Tuesday night. We took most of the interior out last night but didn't have the camera. i'll take more and repost them later. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:32 PM.

06-01-2006, 01:09 PM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: And the tear down begins Gee wonder where that rubberized undercoating came from? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:32 PM.

06-01-2006, 01:11 PM	#3
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Re: And the tear down begins Restoration? That truck looks as good as most restores ive seen. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

06-01-2006, 01:11 PM	#4
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: And the tear down begins Last ones for now. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:32 PM.

06-01-2006, 01:16 PM	#5
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: And the tear down begins Thanks boraxman, but if you take a good look at the first picture of the step board, you can see the edges getting some surface rust. We're trying to tackle these issues before they become a real problem. My dad is still having fits about how easy this will be. He says this truck is so simple compared to his 53 PU. The only real rust is in the cab corners and rockers. It's still got solid floors and cab mounts. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

06-01-2006, 01:25 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: And the tear down begins It looks good now, will look even better redone! I hope you don't run into any stuff that's "hiding" under the paint. I'll be keeping a close eye on this one! Any idea on final colors? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-01-2006, 01:30 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: And the tear down begins people would tell me i'm nuts for doing the same, but i totally understand where you're coming from doing the teardown. i've got a bad pass/side cab corner that might be eating into the cab support. on mine, i also see some rust bubbling up from spots on the doors and fenders and a hole in the core support under the battery (and in the inner fender). i need to do the same within a year or two after getting it running. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

06-01-2006, 08:54 PM	#10
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: And the tear down begins Matt , the tear down is coming nicely, i too understand your need to get rid of the rust before it becomes a problem. as nice as the truck looked before the tear down, i know it will be awesome when your finished. good luck and keep us posted . Mike

06-05-2006, 08:46 AM	#11
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: And the tear down begins Some interior shots. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:34 PM.

06-05-2006, 08:56 AM	#12
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: And the tear down begins A couple more __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:34 PM.

06-14-2006, 09:25 PM	#13
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: And the tear down begins test fitting the new fender and hood. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:34 PM.

06-28-2006, 06:50 PM	#14
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: And the tear down begins very very nice good luck keep us posted __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

06-28-2006, 08:12 PM	#15
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: And the tear down begins It's going to be awesome, what color??? Love the 68 front. If I do another one it will be a 68'!!!

06-28-2006, 08:32 PM	#16
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: And the tear down begins Well, how did the fender and hood line up? Did you like the quality? Let us know please.

06-28-2006, 10:42 PM	#17
thewishartkid Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Morrisville, Missouri Posts: 66	Re: And the tear down begins I would "NEVER" change the color! Black "IS" beautiful! ( IF I COULD ONLY GET MINE THAT NICE).I would lower both ends though. __________________ KIDs in the front seat cause accidents,Accidents in the backseat cause KIDs! If it aint short,It aint Sh#t! I like El Caminos Last edited by thewishartkid; 06-28-2006 at 10:44 PM.



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06-28-2006, 11:04 PM	#18
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: And the tear down begins I asked about "What color" because the truck obviously was not black originally. So it's either change the interior to match the outside or vice versa.

06-29-2006, 08:46 AM	#19
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: And the tear down begins Actually, the truck was originally black with a white top and red interior. The dealership I bought it from had it painted solid black. The floors still have original paint. The rest of the interior has only been touched up. I'm painting it PPG Atlantic Blue off of the 02-present Dodge Rams. The hood and fender lined up really well, but the hood had a bad spot in the bend of the pass. side where it rolls with the front of the fender. It looked like they got it in the press wrong. I met with Tim Christian last night to swap for a new hood. I'll let you know how it works. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

06-29-2006, 09:30 AM	#20
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,840	Re: And the tear down begins Looks like it needs restored about as much as this one does! LOL! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179199 JK, best of luck on the restore. I know what you mean about wanting to have it right. Be careful though, if you make it to nice, you won't want to drive it. That's what I loved about my 69 Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 I didn't worry about driving it that much since I knew I was going to redo it. I want to make it "nice" but I don't want to be nervous every time I go to drive it. Tell your dad to save some time and just buy my 48! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 06-29-2006 at 09:32 AM.

07-09-2006, 07:09 PM	#21
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: And the tear down begins Got the windows out and my NOS inner fender trial fitted. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:34 PM.

07-09-2006, 07:11 PM	#22
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: And the tear down begins My dad and I goofing off after taking the seat out and the doors off. We took the engine and tranny out Friday night, but I haven't had time to take pics yet. I'll try to get some this week. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:34 PM.

07-10-2006, 07:31 AM	#23
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: And the tear down begins WOW - great project. I agree, that truck was nicer then some you see around here for sure. Good Luck __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

07-10-2006, 09:29 AM	#24
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: And the tear down begins Looks like you guys are moving along. I hate to disagree with your color choice, but I think the black exterior with red interior is hard to beat. But then again, I am rather biased to that combo... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-23-2006, 10:11 PM	#25
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: And the tear down begins Haven't had time to resize and upload new pics till now. Here's when we pulled the engine and tranny. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:34 PM.

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