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berencam · 06-05-2008, 12:51 AM

its looking good, have you decided to use the back tailgate idea we talked about?

cstm68 · 06-05-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by berencam

its looking good, have you decided to use the back tailgate idea we talked about?

i think im just gunna leave it the way it is. i will be putting a soft hinged bed cover on it so they wont be seen to much

Ackattack · 06-09-2008, 10:25 PM

Looks great. Did you get an A?

Wanna paint my truck?

cstm68 · 06-28-2008, 01:26 AM

i got my one peice windows in

abadsvt · 06-28-2008, 01:54 AM

Looks awesome!!!! Love the color!

Josh

cstm68 · 07-02-2008, 12:22 AM

i got my new cpp brake kit today !

joe231 · 07-02-2008, 12:26 AM

man those are some good lookin' parts!!

panhandler62 · 07-02-2008, 08:08 AM

You're doing a great job. That's just about the same color I plan on.

kulturekat · 07-02-2008, 02:48 PM

how much did the brakes set set you back if you dont mind me asking

cstm68 · 07-02-2008, 11:34 PM

its the Grand Slam from CPP, it cost 1400 but i bought a few other upgrades with the kit so i paid just about 1700

nuke1 · 07-03-2008, 09:39 AM

That truck of yours is looking awesome, i have the same kit as you only mine is on a shelf, great work!!!

cstm68 · 07-04-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

That truck of yours is looking awesome, i have the same kit as you only mine is on a shelf, great work!!!

haha mines in boxes on my bedroom floor!!

just intill after good-guys in a few weeks.

cstm68 · 07-07-2008, 12:37 AM

i got all the front chrome on today, now i just need some hood hinges and im off to good-guys

cstm68 · 07-07-2008, 11:30 PM

cstm68 · 07-15-2008, 01:24 AM

hoods on and i finaly got ntho wash the whole truck. ive been waiting for that for 4 years now.

Frizzle Fry · 07-15-2008, 04:59 AM

Nice! Looks awesome! Well done

chevy_mike · 07-15-2008, 11:58 AM

Nice! Good job.

cstm68 · 09-14-2008, 10:37 PM

today i started painting my brake swap kit, i painted the master, drop spindals and parts of the rotors black and the calipers red, and since the truck will be getting lowered soon i thought i would get some pics of how it sits now.

msgross · 09-14-2008, 10:52 PM

nice job... are you gonna add the outer front bumper supports? noticed the holes...

cstm68 · 09-14-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

nice job... are you gonna add the outer front bumper supports? noticed the holes...

yeah, i need to order a new bumper and a bolt kit for it. im thinking of getting one of theoes ones with the fog lights in it.

nuke1 · 09-16-2008, 02:31 AM

that is F'ing HOT, love it so much, it is 1 in the morning and looking at your pics makes me wanna go to the garage now, to heck with it i am gonna go, want mine done now more than ever, but i still have to work on everyone elses first, argh i hate priorities..

cstm68 · 09-16-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

that is F'ing HOT, love it so much, it is 1 in the morning and looking at your pics makes me wanna go to the garage now, to heck with it i am gonna go, want mine done now more than ever, but i still have to work on everyone elses first, argh i hate priorities..

haha thanks man, iv spent lots of wee hours of lots mornings and nights in the garage,

here are some pics i took before i left work today.

sierragrande71 · 09-16-2008, 11:31 PM

You work at Les Schwab? Cause I do! Great-looking truck be the way.

cstm68 · 09-17-2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sierragrande71

You work at Les Schwab? Cause I do! Great-looking truck be the way.

haha yeah man. ive been ther about a year and a half,

here are some pics of my brakes mocked up.

**steelhorse** · 09-16-2008, 03:41 PM

Looking good!

06-05-2008, 12:51 AM	#1
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: my 68 shortbed build its looking good, have you decided to use the back tailgate idea we talked about? __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

06-09-2008, 10:25 PM	#3
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06-28-2008, 01:26 AM	#4
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build i got my one peice windows in __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-28-2008, 01:54 AM	#5
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07-02-2008, 12:22 AM	#6
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build i got my new cpp brake kit today ! __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

07-02-2008, 12:26 AM	#7
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07-02-2008, 08:08 AM	#8
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Re: my 68 shortbed build You're doing a great job. That's just about the same color I plan on. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

07-02-2008, 02:48 PM	#9
kulturekat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: stillwater, oklahoma Posts: 566	Re: my 68 shortbed build how much did the brakes set set you back if you dont mind me asking

07-02-2008, 11:34 PM	#10
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build its the Grand Slam from CPP, it cost 1400 but i bought a few other upgrades with the kit so i paid just about 1700 __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

07-03-2008, 09:39 AM	#11
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: my 68 shortbed build That truck of yours is looking awesome, i have the same kit as you only mine is on a shelf, great work!!! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

07-07-2008, 12:37 AM	#13
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build i got all the front chrome on today, now i just need some hood hinges and im off to good-guys __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

07-07-2008, 11:30 PM	#14
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

07-15-2008, 01:24 AM	#15
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build hoods on and i finaly got ntho wash the whole truck. ive been waiting for that for 4 years now. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

07-15-2008, 04:59 AM	#16
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: my 68 shortbed build Nice! Looks awesome! Well done

07-15-2008, 11:58 AM	#17
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: my 68 shortbed build Nice! Good job. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...



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09-14-2008, 10:37 PM	#18
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build today i started painting my brake swap kit, i painted the master, drop spindals and parts of the rotors black and the calipers red, and since the truck will be getting lowered soon i thought i would get some pics of how it sits now. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

09-14-2008, 10:52 PM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: my 68 shortbed build nice job... are you gonna add the outer front bumper supports? noticed the holes... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-16-2008, 02:31 AM	#21
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: my 68 shortbed build that is F'ing HOT, love it so much, it is 1 in the morning and looking at your pics makes me wanna go to the garage now, to heck with it i am gonna go, want mine done now more than ever, but i still have to work on everyone elses first, argh i hate priorities.. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

09-16-2008, 11:31 PM	#23
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09-16-2008, 03:41 PM	#25
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