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josephuta214 · 02-18-2022, 11:14 PM

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for the add. I've been slowly restoring my fathers truck over the last 2 years. It's a 1968 C10 Custom Long Bed (Short Bed Now). PS, PB, AC.
I really appreciate this community and look forward to sharing the progress. Thanks to everyone who contributes here, it has been super helpful!

Work Done So Far:

Blast and Painted Frame
CPP 3/4 drop kit
Moog Front End
Boyd Tank
Brothers Shortbed Conversion

Currently working on rust repair and LS engine build.
Lots left to be done!

Thanks Again!

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-18-2022, 11:19 PM

Welcome! We like to see pictures of your truck over here, so please throw some up when you get a chance

EDIT: I see now that you've added some pictures. Great work so far! The firewall section doesn't look like a fun piece to fix

franken · 02-19-2022, 02:44 AM

Thanks for the posts and pics. Love `em.
I'd consider a 5 lug conversion since you can move to disks in the front from many later years and even the rears land in the local picnpull fairly often. There are 3-4 picnpulls in DFW and lots of other similar outfits. Picnpulls just allow you to search inventory.
5-lug all around gives some wheel choices and disk brakes in the front is a good thing.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-19-2022, 09:05 AM

Wow nice truck. Welcome to the forum.

josephuta214 · 02-19-2022, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Welcome! We like to see pictures of your truck over here, so please throw some up when you get a chance

EDIT: I see now that you've added some pictures. Great work so far! The firewall section doesn't look like a fun piece to fix

Thanks! Yes the firewall/cowl area has been a challenge. I'm handing the rust repair/welding work over to my uncle whose a master welder. While I focus on the engine build.

josephuta214 · 02-19-2022, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Wow nice truck. Welcome to the forum.

Thanks!

josephuta214 · 02-19-2022, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franken

Thanks for the posts and pics. Love `em.
I'd consider a 5 lug conversion since you can move to disks in the front from many later years and even the rears land in the local picnpull fairly often. There are 3-4 picnpulls in DFW and lots of other similar outfits. Picnpulls just allow you to search inventory.
5-lug all around gives some wheel choices and disk brakes in the front is a good thing.

Thanks! Yes I do have front disc brakes planned. I'm hoping I can keep the 6 lug rallys but I may need to get some 15x8 rallys from a newer model C10 I imagine.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-20-2022, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by josephuta214

Thanks! Yes I do have front disc brakes planned. I'm hoping I can keep the 6 lug rallys but I may need to get some 15x8 rallys from a newer model C10 I imagine.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...kcid=1&_sop=12

josephuta214 · 02-22-2022, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...kcid=1&_sop=12

Thanks!

SCOTI · 02-28-2022, 05:08 PM

Welcome to the site from your neighbor over in Dallas.

They make 6-lug disc brake conversion rotors that are available through the aftermarket if you want to utilize the current wheels front & rear for now. As far as I know they use the same spindle bearing set-up as the HD 5-lug rotors so it's just a different 6-lug rotor.

Worth looking into.

josephuta214 · 03-02-2022, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Welcome to the site from your neighbor over in Dallas.

They make 6-lug disc brake conversion rotors that are available through the aftermarket if you want to utilize the current wheels front & rear for now. As far as I know they use the same spindle bearing set-up as the HD 5-lug rotors so it's just a different 6-lug rotor.

Worth looking into.

Thanks! Will definitely look into those.

**CC69Rat** · 03-06-2022, 10:26 AM

Nice truck man. Great job on the frame cut down. Welcome to the board.

LT7A · 03-07-2022, 12:40 AM

Welcome! You've already made a lot of good progress and glad you could join up here. Thanks for all the pictures.

02-18-2022, 11:14 PM	#1
josephuta214 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: ARLINGTON Posts: 5	Hello from TX - 1968 C10 Hello Everyone, Thanks for the add. I've been slowly restoring my fathers truck over the last 2 years. It's a 1968 C10 Custom Long Bed (Short Bed Now). PS, PB, AC. I really appreciate this community and look forward to sharing the progress. Thanks to everyone who contributes here, it has been super helpful! Work Done So Far: Blast and Painted Frame CPP 3/4 drop kit Moog Front End Boyd Tank Brothers Shortbed Conversion Currently working on rust repair and LS engine build. Lots left to be done! Thanks Again! Last edited by josephuta214; 02-19-2022 at 12:34 AM.

02-18-2022, 11:19 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Hello from TX - 1968 C10 Welcome! We like to see pictures of your truck over here, so please throw some up when you get a chance EDIT: I see now that you've added some pictures. Great work so far! The firewall section doesn't look like a fun piece to fix __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson Last edited by cwcarpenter98; 02-19-2022 at 01:39 AM.

02-19-2022, 02:44 AM	#3
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,127	Re: Hello from TX - 1968 C10 Thanks for the posts and pics. Love `em. I'd consider a 5 lug conversion since you can move to disks in the front from many later years and even the rears land in the local picnpull fairly often. There are 3-4 picnpulls in DFW and lots of other similar outfits. Picnpulls just allow you to search inventory. 5-lug all around gives some wheel choices and disk brakes in the front is a good thing.

02-19-2022, 09:05 AM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Hello from TX - 1968 C10 Wow nice truck. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-28-2022, 05:08 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Hello from TX - 1968 C10 Welcome to the site from your neighbor over in Dallas. They make 6-lug disc brake conversion rotors that are available through the aftermarket if you want to utilize the current wheels front & rear for now. As far as I know they use the same spindle bearing set-up as the HD 5-lug rotors so it's just a different 6-lug rotor. Worth looking into. __________________ 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.*

03-06-2022, 10:26 AM	#12
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: Hello from TX - 1968 C10 Nice truck man. Great job on the frame cut down. Welcome to the board. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-07-2022, 12:40 AM	#13
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: Hello from TX - 1968 C10 Welcome! You've already made a lot of good progress and glad you could join up here. Thanks for all the pictures.

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