A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TigerDMD · 10-08-2011, 09:15 PM

Updated: Completed Truck Pics at end (Mar 28'2012)

Been working on the old C 10 for a few months now. It was my great grandpas and my grandpa drove it most of my life until he gave it to me. First car I ever drove at around 10 - 12 years old when I would go to the landfill with him - he would let me drive it on the dirt road and even out the gate down the highway once. It sat at my parents the last 12 years or so deteriorating. So far the 250 straight 6 has been rebuilt, converted to 5 lug with power disk brakes, HEI, relocated gas tank to frame, smoothed cowl (thanks to LockDoc), converted the manual 3 speed to automatic, and installed the buddy buckets yesterday. Its actually a shortbed stepside - but the bed is at the body shop right now.

Shaun1162 · 10-08-2011, 10:05 PM

Very cool! I like the changes so far, and it's always nice to see someone keep the straight 6 in there!

**lolife99** · 10-08-2011, 10:17 PM

Keep those pics coming!

y5mgisi · 10-08-2011, 10:22 PM

Love the wheel and tire combo!

**LockDoc** · 10-09-2011, 12:36 AM

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Lookin' good. I'm diggin' the buddy buckets... Oh, and the smooth cowl..

LockDoc

big_al_71 · 10-09-2011, 08:31 AM

Nice....agreed keep the picts coming...

hugger6933 · 10-09-2011, 09:59 AM

You are very lucky to have an actual piece of family history. C'mon now you really can't drive acredenza. Really nice truck with nice touches . Way to take care of a family friend

Malamute · 10-09-2011, 10:25 AM

I love those buddy buckets as well. Can't wait to see the finished product. BTW, I've got a buddy that's a big Clemson fan and dentist in Greenville. How close are you to that area?

edit: just googled it and see you are close to the Greenville area. Sorry for the hijack!

**SOON2BLAZE** · 10-09-2011, 11:21 AM

Looks great!

Andy4639 · 10-09-2011, 11:52 AM

Nice looking truck with some great memories and very nice touches. Keep the pictures coming as all have said.

50bomb · 10-09-2011, 03:12 PM

Cool truck.

**MusicMan70** · 10-09-2011, 03:16 PM

Sub...Scribed! Bravo and kudos for saving her.

VA72C10 · 10-09-2011, 04:14 PM

Nice work! Looks like it's going to be a great truck with a great history!

**leddzepp** · 10-09-2011, 04:25 PM

Beautiful engine and buddy buckets!

gcburdic · 10-09-2011, 07:55 PM

I wondered what you were working on...that's looking good!!!

68Gold/white · 10-09-2011, 08:23 PM

Way cool, I wouldn't do it much different...
The stock type HEI, is a smart move. Make sure the engine is grounded to the body,and grounded to the frame.
Factory disc brakes work VERY well, glad to see that, no need to go overboard on any aftermarket parts, very wise move, there!!!

Is the cowl a modified stocker, or something that can be bought???

I'm glad to see you have power steering, these pickup's need it!!!

Can you give some explanation on the gas tank picture???
Getting the tank out of the cab, on those pickups is a great idea. I plan to do the same w/ my 67 and 68.

What did the buckets come out of???? I've seen them in blazers, only...

I prefer fleet sides over step sides, but I believe, you'll do a great job on your bed, following the theme of the rest of your work!!!

jtp67-72 · 10-09-2011, 09:49 PM

Nice-Kool truck........jim

oldblue1968chevy · 10-09-2011, 11:01 PM

Buckets looks really good

Im not sure, but I think you have the wrong proportioning valve for disc brakes.......

PHAT TONY · 10-09-2011, 11:07 PM

Awsome!! Love family history you'll feel everytime you are within 40 feet of it. I do wonder though...smooth cowl means no kick panel vents; a/c?

**LockDoc** · 10-10-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

Awsome!! Love family history you'll feel everytime you are within 40 feet of it. I do wonder though...smooth cowl means no kick panel vents; a/c?

There is plenty of air for the heater, A/C, and vents with a smooth cowl believe it or not... Do you get as much air out of the vents? No, but you still get enough to feel it.

LockDoc

**67cheby** · 10-10-2011, 09:47 AM

nice i am building the one my grandfather drove for 25 years, he cant wait to drive it again !!

TobyArnot · 10-10-2011, 09:57 AM

Hey Scott,
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Great pics, great story. Enjoyed meeting you recently, and FYI, your old seat is going in my cab soon.
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Keep up the good work.

TigerDMD · 10-10-2011, 02:58 PM

Thanks for all the compliments and advice. This is such a great place to hang out and learn about our old rides. Everyone on here is top notch and the few I have met in person are great guys. I can't wait to get her finished. It was a great thrill to me to be able to show it to my dad and let him drive it for the first time in 20 or so years. As a side note, today would have been my Grandpa's 88th birthday - I forgot to include this picture earlier, but if you look at my 1968 SC license plate FA 1023 - its a little memorial to my grandpa (he was born in Oct of 1923 - and his first name and middle name were Felder Able, but everyone called him FA for short.

**67cheby** · 10-10-2011, 03:12 PM

nice touch

54belair · 10-10-2011, 04:12 PM

Thats a cool tribute to yur great grandpa----------Im sure he would be proud of it.

I would hope my grand son would be as thoughtful when I give hiim my 68!

10-08-2011, 09:15 PM	#1
TigerDMD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Laurens, SC Posts: 182	A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Updated: Completed Truck Pics at end (Mar 28'2012) Been working on the old C 10 for a few months now. It was my great grandpas and my grandpa drove it most of my life until he gave it to me. First car I ever drove at around 10 - 12 years old when I would go to the landfill with him - he would let me drive it on the dirt road and even out the gate down the highway once. It sat at my parents the last 12 years or so deteriorating. So far the 250 straight 6 has been rebuilt, converted to 5 lug with power disk brakes, HEI, relocated gas tank to frame, smoothed cowl (thanks to LockDoc), converted the manual 3 speed to automatic, and installed the buddy buckets yesterday. Its actually a shortbed stepside - but the bed is at the body shop right now. Last edited by TigerDMD; 03-28-2012 at 07:14 PM.

10-08-2011, 10:05 PM	#2
Shaun1162 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NH Posts: 368	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Very cool! I like the changes so far, and it's always nice to see someone keep the straight 6 in there! __________________ - 2010 Silverado - 1984 Chevy M1028 (K-30) - 1969 Chevy C-30 - 1933 Ford Stock Car

10-08-2011, 10:17 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Keep those pics coming! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-08-2011, 10:22 PM	#4
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Love the wheel and tire combo!

10-09-2011, 12:36 AM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,603	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 - Lookin' good. I'm diggin' the buddy buckets... Oh, and the smooth cowl.. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-09-2011, 08:31 AM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Nice....agreed keep the picts coming... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-09-2011, 09:59 AM	#7
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 You are very lucky to have an actual piece of family history. C'mon now you really can't drive acredenza. Really nice truck with nice touches . Way to take care of a family friend

10-09-2011, 10:25 AM	#8
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 I love those buddy buckets as well. Can't wait to see the finished product. BTW, I've got a buddy that's a big Clemson fan and dentist in Greenville. How close are you to that area? edit: just googled it and see you are close to the Greenville area. Sorry for the hijack!

10-09-2011, 11:21 AM	#9
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Looks great!

10-09-2011, 11:52 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Nice looking truck with some great memories and very nice touches. Keep the pictures coming as all have said. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-09-2011, 03:12 PM	#11
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Cool truck.

10-09-2011, 03:16 PM	#12
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,841	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Sub...Scribed! Bravo and kudos for saving her. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

10-09-2011, 04:14 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Nice work! Looks like it's going to be a great truck with a great history! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-09-2011, 04:25 PM	#14
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,016	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Beautiful engine and buddy buckets! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-09-2011, 07:55 PM	#15
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 I wondered what you were working on...that's looking good!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present



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10-09-2011, 08:23 PM	#16
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,373	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Way cool, I wouldn't do it much different... The stock type HEI, is a smart move. Make sure the engine is grounded to the body,and grounded to the frame. Factory disc brakes work VERY well, glad to see that, no need to go overboard on any aftermarket parts, very wise move, there!!! Is the cowl a modified stocker, or something that can be bought??? I'm glad to see you have power steering, these pickup's need it!!! Can you give some explanation on the gas tank picture??? Getting the tank out of the cab, on those pickups is a great idea. I plan to do the same w/ my 67 and 68. What did the buckets come out of???? I've seen them in blazers, only... I prefer fleet sides over step sides, but I believe, you'll do a great job on your bed, following the theme of the rest of your work!!!

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jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Nice-Kool truck........jim

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67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 nice i am building the one my grandfather drove for 25 years, he cant wait to drive it again !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

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TobyArnot Quit if it's not FUN!!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indian Trail, N.C, Posts: 864	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Hey Scott, . Great pics, great story. Enjoyed meeting you recently, and FYI, your old seat is going in my cab soon. . Keep up the good work.

10-10-2011, 02:58 PM	#23
TigerDMD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Laurens, SC Posts: 182	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Thanks for all the compliments and advice. This is such a great place to hang out and learn about our old rides. Everyone on here is top notch and the few I have met in person are great guys. I can't wait to get her finished. It was a great thrill to me to be able to show it to my dad and let him drive it for the first time in 20 or so years. As a side note, today would have been my Grandpa's 88th birthday - I forgot to include this picture earlier, but if you look at my 1968 SC license plate FA 1023 - its a little memorial to my grandpa (he was born in Oct of 1923 - and his first name and middle name were Felder Able, but everyone called him FA for short. Last edited by TigerDMD; 01-03-2012 at 11:11 PM.

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10-10-2011, 04:12 PM	#25
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: A Few Pics of my Grandpas 68 C 10 Thats a cool tribute to yur great grandpa----------Im sure he would be proud of it. I would hope my grand son would be as thoughtful when I give hiim my 68!

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