LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LooseCannon · 01-05-2010, 11:25 PM

I acquired a faded green 71 longbed with a 250 six from a local farmer. I wanted a beater truck for running parts and the price was right ($250) so I took it off his hands. Well, things have changed and now my plans are to build a baby blue 68 clone with a front dropmember, weld in 4 link, bags, 20" Coys, stock 250 six, Vintage air, and buddy buckets.

Joseph (member name jdurant) from EastsideDesignLab.com worked up some sick renderings of my vision. He has done work for other members and is a class act! I highly recommend him!

I'm generally not a fan of chrome and like the "poverty look" of white bumpers so I'm leaning toward #3 but still undecided, what do you think?

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Here's the 71..

A 72 parts truck I got for the SWB frame and bed.

I plan on putting the 71 cab on the 72 frame and running a 68 clip. I just want a cruiser so the 250 with a 350 turbo will be used.

Won't be much progress until I finish a couple of honey do's and bagging my 05 burb (see signature) but I had to start the build thread after getting the renderings from Joseph

VA72C10 · 01-05-2010, 11:31 PM

Cool build...will be following along!

I am into smooth myself but appreciate factory moldings. That being said....I actually like #2 also. It's different in a good kind of way. 3 would be my 2nd choice. Either way it's going to be cool

**Hart_Rod** · 01-06-2010, 12:58 AM

One more build to keep up with.....

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Alvin · 01-06-2010, 08:43 PM

I've contemplated running white bumpers on mine, but didn't think it would look right with the trim on the side. You could prove me wrong!

Needless to say, I think your rendering looks perfect!

big_al_71 · 01-06-2010, 10:04 PM

love the renderings,,,,!!!!!

looking at all these build threads is going to cause me to roll up my sleeves and begin the next project.....

LooseCannon · 01-06-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvin

I've contemplated running white bumpers on mine, but didn't think it would look right with the trim on the side. You could prove me wrong!

Needless to say, I think your rendering looks perfect!

You probably don't remember but years ago I PM'd you about your truck. Yours is one of the influences of my build.

powerline84 · 01-08-2010, 08:12 PM

I like number 3...build it

sgaylord · 01-08-2010, 10:41 PM

Cool project. Look forward to seeing how it comes out.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-08-2010, 11:20 PM

hurry up and build the truck! it matches mine!!!! sawweeeeeeettttt

CheyenneShop · 01-09-2010, 02:42 PM

#3 looks great - I kinda wonder how she would look with body matching "baby blue" bumpers! I think it would really make the white in the grill POP! Either way - it will look "CHOICE" (Cool 80's word that I thought came to mind for your build

)!

oldblue1968chevy · 01-09-2010, 04:06 PM

noo it wouldnt look factory..

This truck is my trucks better twin

oldblue1968chevy · 02-04-2010, 11:25 PM

Any updates?

This thing is SWEEETT! I really think ima stay baby blue when I repaint. Maybe a diff. shade. Any updates keep us UPDATED WITH PICS INFO MAN! Sorry just like your truck.

nuke1 · 02-05-2010, 01:01 AM

I do not know what it is , but i am kinda leaning towards the first rendering, just my thoughtts, but either way they are all great looking.

*vegaschevy* · 02-05-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

I do not know what it is , but i am kinda leaning towards the first rendering, just my thoughtts, but either way they are all great looking.

ya, i like number one too

72BlckButy · 02-05-2010, 01:37 PM

Subscribed for one heck of a build...

As for me, I like the look of #2 and #3, with #3 ranked first. The poverty bumpers really pull the truck together. I'm just not a fan of the blue grill area on #1, but to each their own. Best of luck on the decision and can't wait for some progress.

crawdadfox · 02-05-2010, 07:53 PM

I'll take a #3! This is my favorite year and color combo!

VA72C10 · 04-23-2010, 11:45 AM

Have you started on this or still finishing the burb?

LooseCannon · 04-23-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Have you started on this or still finishing the burb?

Mainly collecting parts. I have the front dropmember, bags, rack and pinion, 68 front sheet metal, buddy buckets, etc... The yellow 72 is stripped to the frame and ready for a cleaning before the dropmember install. Once the burb is out of the shop I'll have more time for this project and will post up some progress pics. Thanks for checking.

jb1016 · 04-28-2010, 03:24 PM

Just found this build...I know it's not a poll, but I'm digging #3 as well. Love the white grille and bumpers. My question is: Is your frame donor a real BB SWB Cheyenne?

cable666guy · 01-04-2011, 12:19 PM

Any updates on this?? Any of the three renderings would be cool...

oldblue1968chevy · 11-09-2011, 12:46 PM

ttt

01-06-2010, 08:43 PM	#4
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 I've contemplated running white bumpers on mine, but didn't think it would look right with the trim on the side. You could prove me wrong! Needless to say, I think your rendering looks perfect! Attached Images __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-06-2010, 10:04 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 love the renderings,,,,!!!!! looking at all these build threads is going to cause me to roll up my sleeves and begin the next project..... __________________ 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

01-08-2010, 08:12 PM	#7
powerline84 Greasemonkey Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 232	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 I like number 3...build it __________________ 1970 cst-10 longbed speed My Baby http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3113923

01-08-2010, 10:41 PM	#8
sgaylord Project collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sanderson, Fl Posts: 700	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 Cool project. Look forward to seeing how it comes out. __________________ 69 CST-10 SWB (disguised as a 67) 383/700r4 Jezebel Jezebel 3.0 NEW!!! 2020 GMC 3500 Denali Duramax 2016 Harley Street Glide CVO Roll Tide!

01-08-2010, 11:20 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 hurry up and build the truck! it matches mine!!!! sawweeeeeeettttt __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-05-2010, 11:25 PM	#1
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 I acquired a faded green 71 longbed with a 250 six from a local farmer. I wanted a beater truck for running parts and the price was right ($250) so I took it off his hands. Well, things have changed and now my plans are to build a baby blue 68 clone with a front dropmember, weld in 4 link, bags, 20" Coys, stock 250 six, Vintage air, and buddy buckets. Joseph (member name jdurant) from EastsideDesignLab.com worked up some sick renderings of my vision. He has done work for other members and is a class act! I highly recommend him! I'm generally not a fan of chrome and like the "poverty look" of white bumpers so I'm leaning toward #3 but still undecided, what do you think? 1. 2. 3. Here's the 71.. A 72 parts truck I got for the SWB frame and bed. I plan on putting the 71 cab on the 72 frame and running a 68 clip. I just want a cruiser so the 250 with a 350 turbo will be used. Won't be much progress until I finish a couple of honey do's and bagging my 05 burb (see signature) but I had to start the build thread after getting the renderings from Joseph __________________ Bagged 05 Suburban Bagged Baby Blue 68 Last edited by LooseCannon; 01-06-2010 at 12:26 AM.

01-05-2010, 11:31 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 Cool build...will be following along! I am into smooth myself but appreciate factory moldings. That being said....I actually like #2 also. It's different in a good kind of way. 3 would be my 2nd choice. Either way it's going to be cool __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-06-2010, 12:58 AM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 One more build to keep up with...... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-09-2010, 02:42 PM	#10
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 #3 looks great - I kinda wonder how she would look with body matching "baby blue" bumpers! I think it would really make the white in the grill POP! Either way - it will look "CHOICE" (Cool 80's word that I thought came to mind for your build )! __________________ 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

01-09-2010, 04:06 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 noo it wouldnt look factory.. This truck is my trucks better twin __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-04-2010, 11:25 PM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 Any updates? This thing is SWEEETT! I really think ima stay baby blue when I repaint. Maybe a diff. shade. Any updates keep us UPDATED WITH PICS INFO MAN! Sorry just like your truck. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-05-2010, 01:01 AM	#13
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 I do not know what it is , but i am kinda leaning towards the first rendering, just my thoughtts, but either way they are all great looking. __________________ 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

02-05-2010, 01:37 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 Subscribed for one heck of a build... As for me, I like the look of #2 and #3, with #3 ranked first. The poverty bumpers really pull the truck together. I'm just not a fan of the blue grill area on #1, but to each their own. Best of luck on the decision and can't wait for some progress. __________________ -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)

02-05-2010, 07:53 PM	#16
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 I'll take a #3! This is my favorite year and color combo! __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

04-23-2010, 11:45 AM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 Have you started on this or still finishing the burb? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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01-04-2011, 12:19 PM	#20
cable666guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Willow Grove, PA Posts: 299	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 Any updates on this?? Any of the three renderings would be cool...

11-09-2011, 12:46 PM	#21
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: LooseCannon's Bagged Baby Blue 68 ttt __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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