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*bcalabro* · 04-30-2009, 07:16 PM

coming along pretty well i was wondering if anybody has taken off the rain guards above the doors?

i did the floor, the frame, all suspenion, front brakes and rear end..

STOCKISH · 04-30-2009, 08:46 PM

I've seen a few people on here do it. Looks too involved for me. LOTS of work but looks killer when it's done. Did you install a new floor? Looks good.

*bcalabro* · 04-30-2009, 11:18 PM

yeah floor was fun def. worth the experience but next time i think I'm going to look around for a better cab to start with. My brother and i did the floor, rockers, and cab corners on a Saturday... all was going well, until we had to fabricate the cab corners but that's what i get for buying aftermarket on sale

nuke1 · 05-01-2009, 03:25 AM

Yes you can shave the drip rails, take a sawzall and start at it, small sections at a time, when it comes to the front you will have to hammer and dolly it so that you get the right curve, otherwise you get a funny looking ledge.

*bcalabro* · 05-01-2009, 10:34 PM

i started the drip rails by drilling out the spot welds. Above the doors so far maybe the windshield tomorrow. its going to be a fund job

heidesign · 05-07-2009, 03:47 AM

Im new here and to these trucks. Where is a good source for parts (Floor, what all is there to look at for rocker, corner replacement)? Im not sure what parts to order when I get to it. Will need cab mounts bushings, and all.

Anyone in the KC area got a good cab 4 sale?LOL

Bill

*bcalabro* · 05-07-2009, 06:32 PM

if you can get a better cab it will save you a lot of time. i got lucky having a lift, the right tools and someone who new what they were doing. but if not i think all after market stuff is really all the same. it's important to know the thickness of the metal, usually thicker is better. try Brothers trucks, ,lmc classic industries, year one, and classic parts. so far i've had decent luck. some of the body lines on new parts aren't that great

04-30-2009, 07:16 PM	#1
bcalabro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: new york Posts: 21	68 2wd swb coming along pretty well i was wondering if anybody has taken off the rain guards above the doors? i did the floor, the frame, all suspenion, front brakes and rear end.. Attached Images

04-30-2009, 08:46 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 68 2wd swb I've seen a few people on here do it. Looks too involved for me. LOTS of work but looks killer when it's done. Did you install a new floor? Looks good. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

04-30-2009, 11:18 PM	#3
bcalabro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: new york Posts: 21	Re: 68 2wd swb yeah floor was fun def. worth the experience but next time i think I'm going to look around for a better cab to start with. My brother and i did the floor, rockers, and cab corners on a Saturday... all was going well, until we had to fabricate the cab corners but that's what i get for buying aftermarket on sale

05-01-2009, 03:25 AM	#4
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 68 2wd swb Yes you can shave the drip rails, take a sawzall and start at it, small sections at a time, when it comes to the front you will have to hammer and dolly it so that you get the right curve, otherwise you get a funny looking ledge. __________________ 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

05-01-2009, 10:34 PM	#5
bcalabro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: new york Posts: 21	Re: 68 2wd swb i started the drip rails by drilling out the spot welds. Above the doors so far maybe the windshield tomorrow. its going to be a fund job

05-07-2009, 03:47 AM	#6
heidesign Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas city, mo Posts: 134	Re: 68 2wd swb Im new here and to these trucks. Where is a good source for parts (Floor, what all is there to look at for rocker, corner replacement)? Im not sure what parts to order when I get to it. Will need cab mounts bushings, and all. Anyone in the KC area got a good cab 4 sale?LOL Bill

05-07-2009, 06:32 PM	#7
bcalabro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: new york Posts: 21	Re: 68 2wd swb if you can get a better cab it will save you a lot of time. i got lucky having a lift, the right tools and someone who new what they were doing. but if not i think all after market stuff is really all the same. it's important to know the thickness of the metal, usually thicker is better. try Brothers trucks, ,lmc classic industries, year one, and classic parts. so far i've had decent luck. some of the body lines on new parts aren't that great



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