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MY EX DRIVES A BROOM
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Herington, KS
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My turn for a build up post!! Building Nemo
okay all, it's my turn to start a build up thread here.....some of you may be familiar with my 88' blazer build up thread ( http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231 ).....i built the blaze to take over duties as my daily driver so i could finally get my 68' in the shop.....well the time has come
to make a long story short my plans to build this style truck have beenin the works since my first 71' c10 when i was 14. this is the 4th truck i have purchased of the 67-72 body style in my lifetime...i have parts of the 71' on current 68'.....i tried to track down the original 71' to build it, only to find out it has been made into a trailer....... anyway, i have had my 68' since 2000 and just plain tired of seeing it in primer, here's some pics of the way i have been driving it for last few years.... ![]() ![]() and here is some pics of it the day prior to going to shop, its got new drop spindles, disk brakes, 2" blocks in the rear, and some new sheet metal....plans included airbags 20's and orange and white paint ![]() ![]() updates will be few and far between.....as i am in the army and am deploying for egypt on monday 13 feb.....but i do plan to update as often as possible ![]() ![]() ![]()
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They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International Last edited by sixty8c10; 08-17-2008 at 06:28 PM. |
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
Can't wait to see the progress.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Southern Ohio
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
Take a lot of pics with the rebuilding and keep us posted.
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
Many of us here are vets as you know and we support you. Keep an eye out for your buddies, they're families will thank you! Nice 68 chev. looking forward to more progress.
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KS
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
Good Looking Truck....What size of tires are on the 68 right now? I like the looks of those..
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Join Date: Apr 2001
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
Nice! I love seeing new metal bring these things back to life
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
Looks like a great project - keep us posted.
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MY EX DRIVES A BROOM
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
thanks guys.....as i said, i will keep you all informed of the build as it comes along...or should i say as i get my updates....the truck is currently residing at "auto artistry" in russell, ks
bab59-you have a pm
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They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International Last edited by sixty8c10; 02-10-2006 at 03:48 PM. |
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: austin texas
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
what did you do with the four wheel drive parts you took off. Im in the process of rebuilding my truck and want to make it four wheel drive.
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Carl Junction, Missouri
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
nice truck! lots of colors to look at too.
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MY EX DRIVES A BROOM
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
texas69truck - are you asking about the 4wd parts i took off my blazer? those went on the 2wd p/u i took the 2wd parts off of......that truck was sold.....my 68' has always been a 2wd.
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MY EX DRIVES A BROOM
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
I got an update from the shop today, here's a pic:
![]() He has also got the new front fenders and the hood in primer.
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MY EX DRIVES A BROOM
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
Got another update; Finishing up smoothing the hood
![]() Working on smoothing the doors ![]() ![]() Working on filling the cowl ![]() Here is another pic of the whole truck ![]() I will keep you all posted as I get the updates.
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MY EX DRIVES A BROOM
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
got another update yesterday, he's got the cab off
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
Gonna be a sharp one! Thanks for the updates and for your service!
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
you're smoothing the cowl?
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MY EX DRIVES A BROOM
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
yeah, i'm smoothing the cowl....i am putting in a/c and have no need for it....i was also very tired of constantly cleaning pine needles out of it.
i just can't make up my mind to shave the door handles or not, it will be driven and don't want the hassle of solenoid failure.
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
If you don't like the handles and don't want to shave them, why not mold some different handles in? I don't know how or if it would work, but something like 'vette handles are smooth against the body. Just a thought.
Mike
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
He's at it again. If you guys have the time, take a look at the link sixty8c10 posted. He did an amazing job of converting a 4wd Blazer in to a 2wd Blazer as well as converting the 2wd donor truck to 4wd so it could be sold off. The work that done was impressive considering his working conditions. What's more impressive is how quivkly he got it done. Everyone can take a lesson from this guy on how to get a project done in a timely manner.
Ok, everyone but TXfirefighter... ![]()
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MY EX DRIVES A BROOM
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
that thought has crossed my mind already 68HAYWAGON, but the shop has already spent hours smoothing the doors.
thanks for the compliments N2TRUX, i just wish i could be actually doing the work on this one as well, instead i am overseas and communicating via email with the custom shop. I am planning mid-tour r&r around mid-july, and will be able to visit my truck(s) in person. I am lookintg forward to it, my biggest problem now is trying to refrain from changing my mind 1000 times while i watch the bill grow at the shop....wish me luck.
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
Hey, your doing a job that a lot of us can't do, but all of appreciate. That goes a long way in my books.
The best way I have found is to help stay focused on the direction your project is heading is to keep a log. If you want to do something different, write it down. Then see how it work with your budget of things that you "have" to do. As long as the want list doesn't out weigh the "have to " list your in good shape.
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MY EX DRIVES A BROOM
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
I know it has been a while since the last time I posted, anyway went home on my r&r got a progress update here's the pics:
prepping the cab ![]() ![]() smoothing the firewall ![]() 1st mock-up ![]() ![]() I am getting excited
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
I'll bet you are 68! It's coming along right nicely. Looks like you had already replaced the core support and inner fenders before it went in.
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MY EX DRIVES A BROOM
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
Yeah, I purchased the whole front clip from a board member in Virginia while I was out there in May of 05'. I installed it the day before I dropped it at the shop.
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MY EX DRIVES A BROOM
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Re: My turn for a build up post!!
Wow, it has been awhile since I put an update up here. Progress at the shop has slowed down quite a bit, but still moving forward. The list of parts I have been purchasing is HUGE. I suppose I could show pics of what I ordered, but it is just not as cool as waiting to see them installed.
I do have a couple more update pics, I decided to go with the shaved handles and one piece windows. ![]() Caddy Tail lights ![]()
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