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jimmy68c10 · 01-16-2007, 09:59 PM

I got my 68 step side June of last year but have had to wait to get started on it. Now that I have moved back to Florida and have my garage back it is time.

I have the motor almost ready. Finally got it back and started assembly. Next step is get the 68 in the garage and start disassembly. More to come..

Americanrider · 01-17-2007, 03:42 AM

Looks like you have a good start. Whats' the specs of your build up?

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-17-2007, 04:00 AM

man that engine looks terrible just drop it off at my house and i will take care of it for you, hahaha sorry, but seriously that thing looks sweet and cant wait to see it in the truck, and what are your plans for the build???

-steven

**Yukon Jack** · 01-17-2007, 11:16 AM

Keep us posted!

mvfd70 · 01-17-2007, 03:35 PM

I know how you feel man. I just bought a 68 short bed stepside right before Christmas. I got the engine tore down and part of the frame primered and painted. Now it has turned cold here in southern Illinois and I dont have heat in my garage. Paint don't stick when it is 20 degrees outside. Hmmm....I wonder how my wife would feel about bringing the engine into the living room???

kyull67 · 01-17-2007, 06:13 PM

Nice truck! I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

jimmy68c10 · 01-17-2007, 06:46 PM

I am going to do a complete tare down on the truck. I am looking for the pro street look but I won't be narrowing the rear. Going to put fuel cell in the back, shave the firewall, complete custom dash and alot of other things as I go. I have never tackled anything like this before but I am going to give it a go. As for the motor it is a 69 350 Vette motor. It has a few things done to it. It has a crane 525 lift 292 duration roller, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Kieth Black 12:1 pistons, Easle rods and crank, Edelbrock super Victor intake with a 750 Holley. The heads are 2.02 1.60 fuely heads that have been slightly ported and polished with a little bowl work done. I plan on adding a 2 stage NOS system to it to finish ot off. That is where I am at for now I will post as I get more done. Thanks for the compliments.

jsbgump · 01-17-2007, 06:47 PM

keep us posted on the progress

jimmy68c10 · 01-17-2007, 07:11 PM

mvfd70 wifes don't like that at all. Mine threw a fit while we were in Maryland and the engine sat in the dining room.

How was I to know that was not a good idea.

1969k10stepside · 01-17-2007, 07:20 PM

Im gonna watch this buildup!

skokie · 01-17-2007, 07:20 PM

Keep us posted. I am going through the same thing myself. And on a 68 as well.

jimmy68c10 · 01-22-2007, 07:21 PM

Here are some pics of what I am working with. As you can see the PO did some really bad work to start it.

jimmy68c10 · 01-22-2007, 07:23 PM

Here are a few more pics.

68shortstep · 01-22-2007, 07:33 PM

Nothing like having to the wife how/why the old truck just puked on the nice concrete driveway.

Been there ......... Done that ........

jimmy68c10 · 02-05-2007, 03:42 PM

Got it in the garage this weekend. Let the tare down begin.

whatnow123 · 02-05-2007, 04:31 PM

Cool looking truck. I happen to have it's year older sibling apart in my garage right now... they looked just about identical to be honest... with about the same body (well used to anyway. The floors and rockers are now done as of this weekend.

man, I have to start a build thread....

Americanrider · 02-06-2007, 02:21 PM

Looks like you have a newer cab, 68's had hand E-brakes. Your has the foot E-brake.

Inthuwind · 02-06-2007, 02:54 PM

Oh yeah! I'm watchin' this one!!!

jimmy68c10 · 02-06-2007, 04:58 PM

Here is what I got done last night. Removed hood, cowl, seat, gas tank and pulled the old engine and tranny out. Very happy to find no major rust

01-16-2007, 09:59 PM	#1
jimmy68c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greencove Springs Florida Posts: 38	finally working on the 68...... I got my 68 step side June of last year but have had to wait to get started on it. Now that I have moved back to Florida and have my garage back it is time. I have the motor almost ready. Finally got it back and started assembly. Next step is get the 68 in the garage and start disassembly. More to come.. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Stepside Project 400 HP plus small block 97 Silverado XCAB 4X4 5in Lift with 35's

01-17-2007, 03:42 AM	#2
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: finally working on the 68...... Looks like you have a good start. Whats' the specs of your build up?

01-17-2007, 04:00 AM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: finally working on the 68...... man that engine looks terrible just drop it off at my house and i will take care of it for you, hahaha sorry, but seriously that thing looks sweet and cant wait to see it in the truck, and what are your plans for the build??? -steven __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-17-2007, 11:16 AM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: finally working on the 68...... Keep us posted! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-17-2007, 03:35 PM	#5
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: finally working on the 68...... I know how you feel man. I just bought a 68 short bed stepside right before Christmas. I got the engine tore down and part of the frame primered and painted. Now it has turned cold here in southern Illinois and I dont have heat in my garage. Paint don't stick when it is 20 degrees outside. Hmmm....I wonder how my wife would feel about bringing the engine into the living room???

01-17-2007, 06:13 PM	#6
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: finally working on the 68...... Nice truck! I'll be keeping an eye on this one. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

01-17-2007, 06:46 PM	#7
jimmy68c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greencove Springs Florida Posts: 38	Re: finally working on the 68...... I am going to do a complete tare down on the truck. I am looking for the pro street look but I won't be narrowing the rear. Going to put fuel cell in the back, shave the firewall, complete custom dash and alot of other things as I go. I have never tackled anything like this before but I am going to give it a go. As for the motor it is a 69 350 Vette motor. It has a few things done to it. It has a crane 525 lift 292 duration roller, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Kieth Black 12:1 pistons, Easle rods and crank, Edelbrock super Victor intake with a 750 Holley. The heads are 2.02 1.60 fuely heads that have been slightly ported and polished with a little bowl work done. I plan on adding a 2 stage NOS system to it to finish ot off. That is where I am at for now I will post as I get more done. Thanks for the compliments. __________________ 68 C10 Stepside Project 400 HP plus small block 97 Silverado XCAB 4X4 5in Lift with 35's

01-17-2007, 06:47 PM	#8
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01-17-2007, 07:11 PM	#9
jimmy68c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greencove Springs Florida Posts: 38	Re: finally working on the 68...... mvfd70 wifes don't like that at all. Mine threw a fit while we were in Maryland and the engine sat in the dining room. How was I to know that was not a good idea. __________________ 68 C10 Stepside Project 400 HP plus small block 97 Silverado XCAB 4X4 5in Lift with 35's

01-17-2007, 07:20 PM	#10
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: finally working on the 68...... Im gonna watch this buildup!

01-17-2007, 07:20 PM	#11
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,334	Re: finally working on the 68...... Keep us posted. I am going through the same thing myself. And on a 68 as well. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-22-2007, 07:21 PM	#12
jimmy68c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greencove Springs Florida Posts: 38	Re: finally working on the 68...... Here are some pics of what I am working with. As you can see the PO did some really bad work to start it. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Stepside Project 400 HP plus small block 97 Silverado XCAB 4X4 5in Lift with 35's

01-22-2007, 07:23 PM	#13
jimmy68c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greencove Springs Florida Posts: 38	Re: finally working on the 68...... Here are a few more pics. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Stepside Project 400 HP plus small block 97 Silverado XCAB 4X4 5in Lift with 35's

01-22-2007, 07:33 PM	#14
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: finally working on the 68...... Nothing like having to the wife how/why the old truck just puked on the nice concrete driveway. Been there ......... Done that ........

02-05-2007, 03:42 PM	#15
jimmy68c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greencove Springs Florida Posts: 38	Re: finally working on the 68...... Got it in the garage this weekend. Let the tare down begin. __________________ 68 C10 Stepside Project 400 HP plus small block 97 Silverado XCAB 4X4 5in Lift with 35's



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02-05-2007, 04:31 PM	#16
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: finally working on the 68...... Cool looking truck. I happen to have it's year older sibling apart in my garage right now... they looked just about identical to be honest... with about the same body (well used to anyway. The floors and rockers are now done as of this weekend. man, I have to start a build thread.... __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

02-06-2007, 02:21 PM	#17
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: finally working on the 68...... Looks like you have a newer cab, 68's had hand E-brakes. Your has the foot E-brake.

02-06-2007, 02:54 PM	#18
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: finally working on the 68...... Oh yeah! I'm watchin' this one!!! __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

02-06-2007, 04:58 PM	#19
jimmy68c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greencove Springs Florida Posts: 38	Re: finally working on the 68...... Here is what I got done last night. Removed hood, cowl, seat, gas tank and pulled the old engine and tranny out. Very happy to find no major rust Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Stepside Project 400 HP plus small block 97 Silverado XCAB 4X4 5in Lift with 35's

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