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ItMightScrape · 03-12-2010, 05:41 AM

Ive been lurking around for a couple years reading all the build logs and trying to figure out what I wanted to build.

So after looking at pictures of rustSpot's stepside I picked up this 1968 C20 Longbed Stepside straight 6 4sp this afternoon.

Its got some rust here and there and is in need of some body work but a lot of it is in great shape.

I know im going to be giving Nate Porter a call in the next couple of months, I want the truck to rest comfortably on the frame rails.

Im not sure if im going to keep it a longbed or go shortbed but its definitely staying a stepside.

I do however want to change the driver side rear fender to one without the spare tire recess.

ripdog28 · 03-12-2010, 07:23 AM

You didnt happen to get that from Lemon Grove did you? I seen one exactly like that sitting at a shop off Lemon Grove Avenue.

culp7 · 03-12-2010, 11:33 AM

keep it a 3/4 ton!

ItMightScrape · 03-12-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ripdog28

You didnt happen to get that from Lemon Grove did you? I seen one exactly like that sitting at a shop off Lemon Grove Avenue.

I got it from a guy in Hacienda Heights Ca...not sure where Lemon Grove Ave is...

ItMightScrape · 03-12-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by culp7

keep it a 3/4 ton!

Thats not in the plans

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-12-2010, 03:36 PM

looks good, i vote to keep it a longbed, dont see many around, especially laid out

ItMightScrape · 03-12-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

looks good, i vote to keep it a longbed, dont see many around, especially laid out

I think its gona end up being a shortbed cause im totally in love with the look of the shorty steps laid out.

tcb-1 · 03-12-2010, 11:40 PM

good start to your project!! gotta love the stepsides, but I am biased thought

ItMightScrape · 03-12-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

good start to your project!! gotta love the stepsides, but I am biased thought

Ya but your truck is gorgeous! Mine is a quite a ways away from being on that level.
Im gona focus on the suspension then after that is done ill move on to the motor and trans

ItMightScrape · 03-20-2010, 03:52 PM

I ran into a bunch of registration and back fees issues with this truck that are more than I paid for the truck so its destined to be a parts truck.
But on the upside I bought an original owner 1967 LWB 3/4 ton, 327 v8 auto with AC thats 99% rust free other than some surface rust and a couple spots that can be repaired fairly painlessly.
A friend of a friend had the 67 and I would not have found out about it if I didn't buy the 68 so Im going with "things happen for a reason" even if I am out some money.
I will use whatever parts I may need off of the 68 and then sell what ever is left.
It has a good hood, grill and core support so I should be able to get a some cash from someone interested in converting to this style front end.
I will post pictures as soon as I get the 67 home

RCbowtie69 · 03-29-2010, 06:32 PM

hey from N.C. looks like nice project,short bed,it wouldn't be that hard to change over, a cut here,a weld there ,you should have short bed in no time, hope to see more of the build,good luck,keep on truckin'

03-12-2010, 05:41 AM	#1
ItMightScrape Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 82	Just got a truck Ive been lurking around for a couple years reading all the build logs and trying to figure out what I wanted to build. So after looking at pictures of rustSpot's stepside I picked up this 1968 C20 Longbed Stepside straight 6 4sp this afternoon. Its got some rust here and there and is in need of some body work but a lot of it is in great shape. I know im going to be giving Nate Porter a call in the next couple of months, I want the truck to rest comfortably on the frame rails. Im not sure if im going to keep it a longbed or go shortbed but its definitely staying a stepside. I do however want to change the driver side rear fender to one without the spare tire recess.

03-12-2010, 07:23 AM	#2
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Just got a truck You didnt happen to get that from Lemon Grove did you? I seen one exactly like that sitting at a shop off Lemon Grove Avenue. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

03-12-2010, 11:33 AM	#3
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: Just got a truck keep it a 3/4 ton! __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

03-12-2010, 03:36 PM	#6
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Just got a truck looks good, i vote to keep it a longbed, dont see many around, especially laid out __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-12-2010, 11:40 PM	#8
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Just got a truck good start to your project!! gotta love the stepsides, but I am biased thought __________________ 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

03-20-2010, 03:52 PM	#10
ItMightScrape Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 82	Re: Just got a truck I ran into a bunch of registration and back fees issues with this truck that are more than I paid for the truck so its destined to be a parts truck. But on the upside I bought an original owner 1967 LWB 3/4 ton, 327 v8 auto with AC thats 99% rust free other than some surface rust and a couple spots that can be repaired fairly painlessly. A friend of a friend had the 67 and I would not have found out about it if I didn't buy the 68 so Im going with "things happen for a reason" even if I am out some money. I will use whatever parts I may need off of the 68 and then sell what ever is left. It has a good hood, grill and core support so I should be able to get a some cash from someone interested in converting to this style front end. I will post pictures as soon as I get the 67 home

03-29-2010, 06:32 PM	#11
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Just got a truck hey from N.C. looks like nice project,short bed,it wouldn't be that hard to change over, a cut here,a weld there ,you should have short bed in no time, hope to see more of the build,good luck,keep on truckin'



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