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Bubba4spd · 02-01-2010, 07:26 PM

Day 1 !

Here's an old picture of my truck so everyone has an idea of what I'm starting with. Been cleaning/clearing out my garage over the weekend getting ready for the build.

Wish me luck!!!!!!

Coreyterry · 02-01-2010, 07:40 PM

haha dibs on old parts!!! nice pickup. what are your plans for it?

tcb-1 · 02-01-2010, 09:24 PM

good luck, partner!

nibs · 02-01-2010, 09:47 PM

Neato! Im building a 71 with a 327 too.

butternut1972 · 02-01-2010, 09:53 PM

Cool project. what's the plan?

CheyenneShop · 02-02-2010, 12:27 AM

looks like a great project - good luck!

gonzo6869 · 02-02-2010, 02:27 AM

Looks like you got a good solid truck to begin with, might I suggest some tires.

. Keep us up to date with pics and stuff and have fun.

-T- · 02-02-2010, 08:31 AM

Nice start for sure. Keep us updated and we will keep you motivated. Whats the overall scheme of the truck going to be? Since your close ill mention that if your plans included a powder coated frame, I have on for sale in the parts section.

Bubba4spd · 02-02-2010, 01:41 PM

The plan is to build a fun to shift, dependable, and comfortable daily driver with a simple easy to repair paint job. I drive 50 miles a day to work most of which is 4 lane so a good highway gear is a must. This by no means is meant to be a show truck but I do want it structurally and mechanically sound. The truck came from the factory with an inline 6/3 speed, 4:11 posi rear, exterior paint, and a heater. It currently has a smokey 327 with a 350 turbo automatic connected poorly to the column manual shifter. I love the existing patina/color.

Planned upgrades:

Power steering
Power brakes
Air
Floor mounted 5 or 6 speed
Later model bench
5 lug spindles
front disc brakes

Parts already collected:

Very nice original hood
chrome front bumper ( so so condition )
72 frame
disc spindles
5 lug chevy aluminum 8 hole rims ( i'm not crazy about these)
open 3:73 5 lug rear axle ( would work in a pinch )

-T- · 02-02-2010, 02:58 PM

Sounds like you are well on your way to a fun dependable gear snatcher

I hear ya on the 5 or 6 speed manual, I just picked up a T56 myself to go byhind my 6.0. Still gathering all of my parts for the swap. I would agree with the patina paint that is on the truck, looks bada**. Good luck with everything, and we will be watching !!!

72BlckButy · 02-02-2010, 04:08 PM

Nice looking project, best of luck!

Bubba4spd · 02-02-2010, 05:46 PM

Thanks everyone for the well wishes! I know I'll need plenty of encouragement and technical help so I'll do my best to make steady progress with plenty of pictures.

02-01-2010, 07:26 PM	#1
Bubba4spd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Georgia Posts: 254	68/327 stepside Day 1 ! Here's an old picture of my truck so everyone has an idea of what I'm starting with. Been cleaning/clearing out my garage over the weekend getting ready for the build. Wish me luck!!!!!! Attached Images

02-01-2010, 07:40 PM	#2
Coreyterry Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bakersfild ca Posts: 115	Re: 68/327 stepside haha dibs on old parts!!! nice pickup. what are your plans for it? Last edited by Coreyterry; 02-01-2010 at 07:40 PM.

02-01-2010, 09:24 PM	#3
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: 68/327 stepside good luck, partner! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-01-2010, 09:47 PM	#4
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: 68/327 stepside Neato! Im building a 71 with a 327 too.

02-01-2010, 09:53 PM	#5
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: 68/327 stepside Cool project. what's the plan?

02-02-2010, 12:27 AM	#6
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: 68/327 stepside looks like a great project - good luck! __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

02-02-2010, 02:27 AM	#7
gonzo6869 Cops, ha, catch me if you can! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Barbara, CA. Posts: 271	Re: 68/327 stepside Looks like you got a good solid truck to begin with, might I suggest some tires.. Keep us up to date with pics and stuff and have fun. __________________ 72 C-10 Stepper 350/TH350 3.73 in the back Edelbrock intake and Carb Hooker Comp Headers 275/60R15 on Rallies

02-02-2010, 08:31 AM	#8
-T- Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 130	Re: 68/327 stepside Nice start for sure. Keep us updated and we will keep you motivated. Whats the overall scheme of the truck going to be? Since your close ill mention that if your plans included a powder coated frame, I have on for sale in the parts section. Last edited by -T-; 02-02-2010 at 08:58 AM.

02-02-2010, 01:41 PM	#9
Bubba4spd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Georgia Posts: 254	Re: 68/327 stepside The plan is to build a fun to shift, dependable, and comfortable daily driver with a simple easy to repair paint job. I drive 50 miles a day to work most of which is 4 lane so a good highway gear is a must. This by no means is meant to be a show truck but I do want it structurally and mechanically sound. The truck came from the factory with an inline 6/3 speed, 4:11 posi rear, exterior paint, and a heater. It currently has a smokey 327 with a 350 turbo automatic connected poorly to the column manual shifter. I love the existing patina/color. Planned upgrades: Power steering Power brakes Air Floor mounted 5 or 6 speed Later model bench 5 lug spindles front disc brakes Parts already collected: Very nice original hood chrome front bumper ( so so condition ) 72 frame disc spindles 5 lug chevy aluminum 8 hole rims ( i'm not crazy about these) open 3:73 5 lug rear axle ( would work in a pinch )

02-02-2010, 02:58 PM	#10
-T- Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 130	Re: 68/327 stepside Sounds like you are well on your way to a fun dependable gear snatcher I hear ya on the 5 or 6 speed manual, I just picked up a T56 myself to go byhind my 6.0. Still gathering all of my parts for the swap. I would agree with the patina paint that is on the truck, looks bada*. Good luck with everything, and we will be watching !!! Last edited by -T-; 02-02-2010 at 02:59 PM.*

02-02-2010, 04:08 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 68/327 stepside Nice looking project, best of luck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-02-2010, 05:46 PM	#12
Bubba4spd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Georgia Posts: 254	Re: 68/327 stepside Thanks everyone for the well wishes! I know I'll need plenty of encouragement and technical help so I'll do my best to make steady progress with plenty of pictures.



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