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chevys2die4 · 03-31-2008, 04:19 AM

Well I purcased a a 68 Shortbed Big Block from a fellow board member earlier this month and have started my restoration.
Heres a link to the prvious thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140394

It ended up being a 2 day trip (17 hours getting home!) and 2 flat tires later. I got it home and started in on it the next day.... I am doing a fairly stock resto.. I think it deserves it. I am adding buddy buckets and a tilt wheel. I have some lowered springs for it also.

I have always wanted to do a total frame off. I have had about 6, 67-72 trucks and blazers and have restored all of them , but not to this extent, so I may have some questions for fellow board members.

Everyone thinks I am nuts and calls it a piece of junk, But I can see the JEM under all the grease & dirt! I will try and give updates as I progress!

Chevyman680063 · 03-31-2008, 04:49 AM

Looks good to me man. Can't wait to see it finished.

wibilly · 03-31-2008, 05:24 AM

everyone is right you don't want that piece of junk! you can bring it by i'll make room. looks good to me

brad_man_72 · 03-31-2008, 05:25 AM

very nice, color combo plans?

72Levi · 03-31-2008, 05:29 AM

It seemed like he would never sell it. She belonged to his dad, he was stoked, just curious what happened? I guess it does not matter, it is a rare truck. Glad to hear your doing a complete frame off. I'll watch your posts.

chevys2die4 · 03-31-2008, 05:48 AM

I am going back the original colors med blue/white.

chevys2die4 · 03-31-2008, 05:51 AM

You know how it is you get all fired up on a project and things change and you lose interest. My goal is to have it rolling and in primer by the end of summer or sooner. I read somewhere that the average frame off project takes between 2-4 years to complete..I hope I can keep to my goal.

**clay68c10** · 03-31-2008, 06:09 AM

I'd been wondering what happened to that truck. Good to see he sold it instead of letting it rot in pieces.

jdstx · 03-31-2008, 06:14 AM

That is a great truck to restore. I must be nuts too.
It's a factory 396, right?

griesel72 · 03-31-2008, 08:14 AM

i have been thinking about that truck also, i would have loved to have it, that would be really cool restored back to stock, or close to stock.

good luck and keep us posted

powell72 · 03-31-2008, 08:19 AM

It's good to see someone back on that truck and motivated. Its too rare to not get a second chance. I think it deserves a close to stock resto. Good for you.

Cyclone44 · 03-31-2008, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibilly

everyone is right you don't want that piece of junk! you can bring it by i'll make room. looks good to me

put me second in line...I can get rid of it for you...Looks like your doing a nice job on it!!!

68,69 K20 · 03-31-2008, 03:52 PM

I wondered what became of that truck, glad to see it went to a board member, good luck and keep us updated...

chevys2die4 · 04-29-2008, 01:43 AM

Update;
I installed the motor and trans this weekend, Now it's starting to take shape...and rolling! I need to button up a few things this week and maybe start on the cab next week?

71swb4x4 · 04-29-2008, 01:48 AM

Do you sleep?
I have no doubt that's going to be a great truck when you are done. And you are crusing right along!

**steelhorse** · 04-29-2008, 01:50 AM

Looking good.Keep up the good work and you will be driving in no time.

chevys2die4 · 04-29-2008, 01:54 AM

I figured out if you pick a fight with your wife you can spend nites in the garage!!! and get alot done...

chevy72blu · 04-29-2008, 02:06 AM

You're flying on that thing! Keep it up man, nice work. I cant wait to see it when its done

72BlckButy · 04-29-2008, 04:47 AM

Wow... I can't believe I missed this. Lookin' good!

tcb-1 · 04-29-2008, 04:51 AM

quick builds usually mean cutting corners, but you have proved me wrong!!!! what an absolutely beautiful roller!!!!!

great work! keep us WELL informed!

Select · 04-29-2008, 05:23 AM

While it is true that if you pick a fight with the lady you will have more shop time, but it comes at a price......You get no real play time.

chevys2die4 · 04-29-2008, 11:05 PM

Pictures of 68 full wheel covers for joe67

**Joesjunk** · 04-29-2008, 11:33 PM

Great job!! Thats going to be one nice truck! Are you going back with the original colors too?

RCbowtie69 · 04-30-2008, 03:18 AM

looking good, taking shape

Joe67 · 05-07-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevys2die4

Pictures of 68 full wheel covers for joe67

Thanks for the pic - those are some nice caps! I was referring to the smaller, Camaro/Nova caps on the original pictures

03-31-2008, 04:19 AM	#1
chevys2die4 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bryan,OH Posts: 157	New Toy 1968 SB BB Well I purcased a a 68 Shortbed Big Block from a fellow board member earlier this month and have started my restoration. Heres a link to the prvious thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140394 It ended up being a 2 day trip (17 hours getting home!) and 2 flat tires later. I got it home and started in on it the next day.... I am doing a fairly stock resto.. I think it deserves it. I am adding buddy buckets and a tilt wheel. I have some lowered springs for it also. I have always wanted to do a total frame off. I have had about 6, 67-72 trucks and blazers and have restored all of them , but not to this extent, so I may have some questions for fellow board members. Everyone thinks I am nuts and calls it a piece of junk, But I can see the JEM under all the grease & dirt! I will try and give updates as I progress! Attached Images __________________ 68 SB 396 72 SB CHEYENNE 402 04 Silverado SS

03-31-2008, 04:49 AM	#2
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB Looks good to me man. Can't wait to see it finished.

03-31-2008, 05:24 AM	#3
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB everyone is right you don't want that piece of junk! you can bring it by i'll make room. looks good to me __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-31-2008, 05:25 AM	#4
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB very nice, color combo plans? __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

03-31-2008, 05:29 AM	#5
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB It seemed like he would never sell it. She belonged to his dad, he was stoked, just curious what happened? I guess it does not matter, it is a rare truck. Glad to hear your doing a complete frame off. I'll watch your posts. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

03-31-2008, 05:48 AM	#6
chevys2die4 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bryan,OH Posts: 157	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB I am going back the original colors med blue/white. __________________ 68 SB 396 72 SB CHEYENNE 402 04 Silverado SS

03-31-2008, 05:51 AM	#7
chevys2die4 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bryan,OH Posts: 157	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB You know how it is you get all fired up on a project and things change and you lose interest. My goal is to have it rolling and in primer by the end of summer or sooner. I read somewhere that the average frame off project takes between 2-4 years to complete..I hope I can keep to my goal. __________________ 68 SB 396 72 SB CHEYENNE 402 04 Silverado SS

03-31-2008, 06:09 AM	#8
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB I'd been wondering what happened to that truck. Good to see he sold it instead of letting it rot in pieces. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

03-31-2008, 06:14 AM	#9
jdstx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 63	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB That is a great truck to restore. I must be nuts too. It's a factory 396, right?

03-31-2008, 08:14 AM	#10
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB i have been thinking about that truck also, i would have loved to have it, that would be really cool restored back to stock, or close to stock. good luck and keep us posted __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

03-31-2008, 08:19 AM	#11
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB It's good to see someone back on that truck and motivated. Its too rare to not get a second chance. I think it deserves a close to stock resto. Good for you. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-31-2008, 03:52 PM	#13
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB I wondered what became of that truck, glad to see it went to a board member, good luck and keep us updated... __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

04-29-2008, 01:43 AM	#14
chevys2die4 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bryan,OH Posts: 157	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB Update; I installed the motor and trans this weekend, Now it's starting to take shape...and rolling! I need to button up a few things this week and maybe start on the cab next week? Attached Images __________________ 68 SB 396 72 SB CHEYENNE 402 04 Silverado SS

04-29-2008, 01:48 AM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB Do you sleep? I have no doubt that's going to be a great truck when you are done. And you are crusing right along! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-29-2008, 01:50 AM	#16
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB Looking good.Keep up the good work and you will be driving in no time.



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04-29-2008, 01:54 AM	#17
chevys2die4 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bryan,OH Posts: 157	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB I figured out if you pick a fight with your wife you can spend nites in the garage!!! and get alot done... __________________ 68 SB 396 72 SB CHEYENNE 402 04 Silverado SS

04-29-2008, 02:06 AM	#18
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB You're flying on that thing! Keep it up man, nice work. I cant wait to see it when its done __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

04-29-2008, 04:47 AM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB Wow... I can't believe I missed this. Lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-29-2008, 04:51 AM	#20
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB quick builds usually mean cutting corners, but you have proved me wrong!!!! what an absolutely beautiful roller!!!!! great work! keep us WELL informed! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

04-29-2008, 05:23 AM	#21
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB While it is true that if you pick a fight with the lady you will have more shop time, but it comes at a price......You get no real play time. __________________ 68 C10, SWB Fleetside with a 454, Turbo 400 and 4.11 posi....Exxon/Mobil loves me. 2009 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Powerstroke FX4 (totaled) 71 C10, SWB Fleet with factory tilt 72 LWB C10, 350 700R4 with factory tilt

04-29-2008, 11:05 PM	#22
chevys2die4 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bryan,OH Posts: 157	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB Pictures of 68 full wheel covers for joe67 Attached Images __________________ 68 SB 396 72 SB CHEYENNE 402 04 Silverado SS

04-29-2008, 11:33 PM	#23
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB Great job!! Thats going to be one nice truck! Are you going back with the original colors too? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-30-2008, 03:18 AM	#24
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: New Toy 1968 SB BB looking good, taking shape

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