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68 SHORT-STEP'N · 11-13-2010, 11:24 PM

this is the perfect site for what I am about to attempt. I bought a 68 chevy shortbed stepside last april . got it in SC , blew up in NC , on the way home to VA . owner said 350 was totally rebuilt , it looked and sounded good until about 100 miles heading home and then it was all over but the crying . so I decided , what better time than now to do a total restoration . so far ,a little over halfway into teardown , and cant wait to start stripping the frame . got ahold of a 327 out of a 65 vette and having the machine work done as we speek . also changing the 4:11 rear to a 3:42 for highway crusin . any suggestions on any part of resto would be greatly appreciated .this is my first time so please be gentle . thanks for listening to my story

chevytruckluver · 11-13-2010, 11:29 PM

you have come to the right place! sorry to hear about the engine failure, but you will be better off soon, knowing exactly what you have under the hood. Now get some pictures posted!

1stimer · 11-14-2010, 12:35 AM

Sorry I took your name. Welcome from another newbie.

gearys 5600 · 11-14-2010, 12:58 AM

WELCOME..need more pics..

QKENUF4U · 11-14-2010, 01:08 AM

so what happened to the "REBUILT MOTOR" ??

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 11-14-2010, 01:25 AM

still have it , I havent had time to tear it down yet

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 11-14-2010, 01:27 AM

thanks

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 11-14-2010, 01:30 AM

you didnt take my name , thanks for the welcome

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 11-14-2010, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearys 5600

WELCOME..need more pics..

just looked at your thread , thats a niiiice looking truck you got there!!!

Jacfourteen · 11-14-2010, 02:35 AM

Welcome to the site! If you haven't figured it out yet we love pics, so where are they?

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 11-14-2010, 03:41 AM

before and now

steppside69 · 11-14-2010, 10:22 AM

Sorry to hear about the engine, Now you can add your own touches. At least thats what I tell myself

Eric

Jacfourteen · 11-14-2010, 04:09 PM

Looks like a solid starting point. I like the stance and tire/wheel combo.

rsavage · 11-14-2010, 04:25 PM

Nice looking rig. Congrats. Too bad about the motor, but now the truck will get a full resto. Maybe she did it to you on purpose? These trucks do seem to have a mind of their own at times.

*mrhino* · 11-14-2010, 04:40 PM

Welcome, I bought a rattle can rebuild once. I knew the guy was full of crap. I expected it to take a dump and it did. As far as any restoration suggestions. I would say become familiar with the "search forums" there is a lot of great guys and information on here. and dont be afraid to ask.

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 11-14-2010, 09:02 PM

Thanks everybody for the warm welcome . keep on truck'in

**70cst** · 11-14-2010, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 SHORT-STEP'N

this is the perfect site for what I am about to attempt. I bought a 68 chevy shortbed stepside last april . got it in SC , blew up in NC , on the way home to VA . owner said 350 was totally rebuilt , it looked and sounded good until about 100 miles heading home and then it was all over but the crying . so I decided , what better time than now to do a total restoration . so far ,a little over halfway into teardown , and cant wait to start stripping the frame . got ahold of a 327 out of a 65 vette and having the machine work done as we speek . also changing the 4:11 rear to a 3:42 for highway crusin . any suggestions on any part of resto would be greatly appreciated .this is my first time so please be gentle . thanks for listening to my story

Great lookin truck and once you get the 327 in your truck it will rock.

from Ohio and to the best site for 67-72

and

trucks!

spike38 · 11-16-2010, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

Looks like a solid starting point. I like the stance and tire/wheel combo.

Welcome man!!

Like the truck, Wheels and tires too.
Hope to see some updates soon.

Spike

11-13-2010, 11:24 PM	#1
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	hey everybody , 1st timer this is the perfect site for what I am about to attempt. I bought a 68 chevy shortbed stepside last april . got it in SC , blew up in NC , on the way home to VA . owner said 350 was totally rebuilt , it looked and sounded good until about 100 miles heading home and then it was all over but the crying . so I decided , what better time than now to do a total restoration . so far ,a little over halfway into teardown , and cant wait to start stripping the frame . got ahold of a 327 out of a 65 vette and having the machine work done as we speek . also changing the 4:11 rear to a 3:42 for highway crusin . any suggestions on any part of resto would be greatly appreciated .this is my first time so please be gentle . thanks for listening to my story __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

11-13-2010, 11:29 PM	#2
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer you have come to the right place! sorry to hear about the engine failure, but you will be better off soon, knowing exactly what you have under the hood. Now get some pictures posted! __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

11-14-2010, 12:35 AM	#3
1stimer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 46	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer Sorry I took your name. Welcome from another newbie.

11-14-2010, 12:58 AM	#4
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer WELCOME..need more pics.. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

11-14-2010, 01:08 AM	#5
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer so what happened to the "REBUILT MOTOR" ??

11-14-2010, 01:25 AM	#6
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer still have it , I havent had time to tear it down yet __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

11-14-2010, 01:27 AM	#7
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer thanks __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

11-14-2010, 01:30 AM	#8
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer you didnt take my name , thanks for the welcome __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

11-14-2010, 02:35 AM	#10
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer Welcome to the site! If you haven't figured it out yet we love pics, so where are they? __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

11-14-2010, 03:41 AM	#11
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer before and now Attached Images __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

11-14-2010, 10:22 AM	#12
steppside69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossford,Ohio Posts: 291	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer Sorry to hear about the engine, Now you can add your own touches. At least thats what I tell myself Eric __________________ 69 chevy stepside (project) 2006 Silverado Z71 Ext. cab 2005 Saturn VUE (wifes dd)

11-14-2010, 04:09 PM	#13
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer Looks like a solid starting point. I like the stance and tire/wheel combo. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

11-14-2010, 04:25 PM	#14
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer Nice looking rig. Congrats. Too bad about the motor, but now the truck will get a full resto. Maybe she did it to you on purpose? These trucks do seem to have a mind of their own at times. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

11-14-2010, 04:40 PM	#15
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer Welcome, I bought a rattle can rebuild once. I knew the guy was full of crap. I expected it to take a dump and it did. As far as any restoration suggestions. I would say become familiar with the "search forums" there is a lot of great guys and information on here. and dont be afraid to ask.

11-14-2010, 09:02 PM	#16
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: hey everybody , 1st timer Thanks everybody for the warm welcome . keep on truck'in __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!



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