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lloyd k · 01-07-2005, 10:21 PM

Hey ALL,thought i would post some pictures of my truck,i have owned it for a year now and have accumulated over 14,000 miles on it.it has been very reliable and love seeking information on this board.it has a 472 cadillac,turbo 400,power steering and disc brakes.i have plans for upgrades-engine-spindles-wheels and tires and satin finish. what do you think?

68w/sbc406 · 01-07-2005, 10:27 PM

looks like you need a radiator

how do you like the Caddy BB?

JayDubBlazer · 01-07-2005, 10:29 PM

nice truck, I surprised Longhorn Man hasn't responded yet.

mblackburnjr · 01-07-2005, 10:29 PM

monster......gotta love the cubes!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-07-2005, 10:31 PM

14K without a radiator and distributor? WOW! j/k truck looks great. looks like some minor body work and a squirt job and it would be bad A$$! If your going with the satin finish I'd go with some red steelie rims and keep the whitewalls.

68w/sbc406 · 01-07-2005, 10:34 PM

it has a dizzy, its just up front

lloyd k · 01-07-2005, 10:45 PM

yey that picture was taken last year before i installed a new camshaft and topend,this year putting an intake some head work,also swapped the rearend outlast year to a 12 bolt 2.73

lloyd k · 01-07-2005, 10:50 PM

there's nothing like being able to kruz an old pick-up 75-80 mph all day long

67ChevyRedneck · 01-07-2005, 11:10 PM

I swapped out I6 and 3spd for 350/700R4....80mph at 2400rpm!!!

mblackburnjr · 01-07-2005, 11:25 PM

Did you have any issues with the oil pan? I used to run a 468 in my imperial,and it had a front sump...Had to whack the firewall to get it set back..

useRc10 · 01-08-2005, 12:13 AM

everyone in Columbus, Ohio put Caddy BBs in these trucks? Nice truck

lloyd k · 01-08-2005, 12:19 AM

its close,front and back,eldrado rear sump pan,new deville 4 core-radiator,had to modify corsupport,very thick and wide.i pulled the raggedy tach out when i got it,probaly tachs around 2000 at 75

Longhorn Man · 01-08-2005, 12:24 AM

lloyd...dunno how I missed this thread...where you at in town? I'm on the west side, close to the wilson rd overpass. You may have seen my old truck around town, it was my daily driver for a few years here...a black primered SWB with Mr horsepower stickers on the front fenders
I've done the caddy swap in mine too. I've put almost a 1/2 mile on it so far....it doesn't really have any brakes. It's in Hilliard at the shop i work at.
Anyways, welcome to the board, don't be afraid to holler if you need something.

lloyd k · 01-08-2005, 12:53 AM

ive been to your website and and seen you on the cadillac sites too!ive lived in columbus all of my life.i had a 69 heavy 3/4 ton about 20 years ago and have had bought new chevy's in between ,have always loved this bodystyle,ive been seeing them allover town since i bought this one.just notice them more.i live in the short north right now . grew up in the northend (161-tamarack)area.

TugOwar · 01-08-2005, 01:00 AM

GMC Ownage!!

68C15 · 01-08-2005, 09:46 AM

DITTO on the GMC ownage. NEED MORE PICS!
that is looking sweet. is that a 68 with 67 fenders or onwe of the rare 67s with a large window?
you are reading my mind on the 472 swap. hows the in town mileage / driveability with those gears? I have access to a set of 2.36 gears for mine.

lloyd k · 01-08-2005, 04:12 PM

mileage is ok,if you drive normal,but if you drive hard you can watch the needle move.-on the highway its probably around 12-16mpg.i had 3.42gears in before and it would tach out really quick-drivibility?power on demand (torque)you feel like you own the road-HA HA.you can pretty much brake the tires loose anytime you want!

lloyd k · 01-08-2005, 04:19 PM

the serial number says 67 chevy 6cyl, but it has an early GMC front clip,72 bed,it has alot of history

68w/sbc406 · 01-08-2005, 04:21 PM

hints the name of the thread i guess

racer face · 01-08-2005, 04:44 PM

lloyd k,
how often do you change the rear tires?
BB cad,and swb truck should do great smoke shows!
the truck looks good and it's running that's more than I
can say about mine.

68 flatbed 1 ton dually,327/th400

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-08-2005, 05:00 PM

Nice looking little swb... Is it something in the ohio water that makes people swap caddy's over???? JK LOL

racer face · 01-08-2005, 05:27 PM

no, not all of us in the buckeye state run cad's
once I get the 327 out of mine it's time for the 502!
buy the way any of you guy's down in columbus need a good
gas tank(in cab) let me know. I have one that doesn't leak(no sending unit)
I'm 20 miles south of lake Erie,45 miles southwest of cleveland

01-07-2005, 10:21 PM	#1
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	Frankenstien Hey ALL,thought i would post some pictures of my truck,i have owned it for a year now and have accumulated over 14,000 miles on it.it has been very reliable and love seeking information on this board.it has a 472 cadillac,turbo 400,power steering and disc brakes.i have plans for upgrades-engine-spindles-wheels and tires and satin finish. what do you think? Attached Images

01-07-2005, 10:27 PM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	looks like you need a radiator how do you like the Caddy BB? __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

01-07-2005, 10:29 PM	#3
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	nice truck, I surprised Longhorn Man hasn't responded yet. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

01-07-2005, 10:31 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	14K without a radiator and distributor? WOW! j/k truck looks great. looks like some minor body work and a squirt job and it would be bad A$$! If your going with the satin finish I'd go with some red steelie rims and keep the whitewalls. __________________ 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!

01-07-2005, 10:34 PM	#6
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	it has a dizzy, its just up front __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

01-07-2005, 10:29 PM	#4
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	monster......gotta love the cubes!

01-07-2005, 10:45 PM	#7
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	yey that picture was taken last year before i installed a new camshaft and topend,this year putting an intake some head work,also swapped the rearend outlast year to a 12 bolt 2.73

01-07-2005, 10:50 PM	#8
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	there's nothing like being able to kruz an old pick-up 75-80 mph all day long

01-07-2005, 11:10 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I swapped out I6 and 3spd for 350/700R4....80mph at 2400rpm!!! __________________ 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!

01-07-2005, 11:25 PM	#10
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	Did you have any issues with the oil pan? I used to run a 468 in my imperial,and it had a front sump...Had to whack the firewall to get it set back..

01-08-2005, 12:13 AM	#11
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	everyone in Columbus, Ohio put Caddy BBs in these trucks? Nice truck __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

01-08-2005, 12:19 AM	#12
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	its close,front and back,eldrado rear sump pan,new deville 4 core-radiator,had to modify corsupport,very thick and wide.i pulled the raggedy tach out when i got it,probaly tachs around 2000 at 75

01-08-2005, 12:24 AM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	lloyd...dunno how I missed this thread...where you at in town? I'm on the west side, close to the wilson rd overpass. You may have seen my old truck around town, it was my daily driver for a few years here...a black primered SWB with Mr horsepower stickers on the front fenders I've done the caddy swap in mine too. I've put almost a 1/2 mile on it so far....it doesn't really have any brakes. It's in Hilliard at the shop i work at. Anyways, welcome to the board, don't be afraid to holler if you need something.

01-08-2005, 12:53 AM	#14
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	hey Longhorn ive been to your website and and seen you on the cadillac sites too!ive lived in columbus all of my life.i had a 69 heavy 3/4 ton about 20 years ago and have had bought new chevy's in between ,have always loved this bodystyle,ive been seeing them allover town since i bought this one.just notice them more.i live in the short north right now . grew up in the northend (161-tamarack)area.

01-08-2005, 01:00 AM	#15
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	GMC Ownage!!



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01-08-2005, 09:46 AM	#16
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	DITTO on the GMC ownage. NEED MORE PICS! that is looking sweet. is that a 68 with 67 fenders or onwe of the rare 67s with a large window? you are reading my mind on the 472 swap. hows the in town mileage / driveability with those gears? I have access to a set of 2.36 gears for mine. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

01-08-2005, 04:12 PM	#17
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	mileage is ok,if you drive normal,but if you drive hard you can watch the needle move.-on the highway its probably around 12-16mpg.i had 3.42gears in before and it would tach out really quick-drivibility?power on demand (torque)you feel like you own the road-HA HA.you can pretty much brake the tires loose anytime you want!

01-08-2005, 04:19 PM	#18
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	the serial number says 67 chevy 6cyl, but it has an early GMC front clip,72 bed,it has alot of history

01-08-2005, 04:21 PM	#19
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	hints the name of the thread i guess __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

01-08-2005, 04:44 PM	#20
racer face Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wellington Ohio(GO BUCKEYES) Posts: 74	lloyd k, how often do you change the rear tires? BB cad,and swb truck should do great smoke shows! the truck looks good and it's running that's more than I can say about mine. 68 flatbed 1 ton dually,327/th400

01-08-2005, 05:00 PM	#21
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Nice looking little swb... Is it something in the ohio water that makes people swap caddy's over???? JK LOL __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-08-2005, 05:27 PM	#22
racer face Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wellington Ohio(GO BUCKEYES) Posts: 74	no, not all of us in the buckeye state run cad's once I get the 327 out of mine it's time for the 502! buy the way any of you guy's down in columbus need a good gas tank(in cab) let me know. I have one that doesn't leak(no sending unit) I'm 20 miles south of lake Erie,45 miles southwest of cleveland

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