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DirtyDutchMen · 11-16-2012, 07:12 PM

New project 68 long box pickup to roadster transformation.

Life as a longbox

P1010108 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC240134 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC240139 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC280143 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC240140 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P1050003 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P1050005 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

Here we tilted the rear of the box back 6*

P1050004 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P6110114 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC090011 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1366 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

We cut the doors down to match the height of the box

PC290148 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P6110119 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

here we lowered the windsheild frame so it matches the same height of the hood. We also tilted the windsheild back and chopped 2" out of the posts.

P6110121 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P6180128 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P6180129 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1367 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1368 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1370 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1371 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

Here we built a new windsheild channel to flush mount the glass

DSC_0388 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0389 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC090012 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

We extended the bottom of the doors to go to the bottom of the rocker and built new inner rockers

P1010036_02 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P1010037_02 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P1010053_01 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0386 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0387 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0390 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0391 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

**lolife99** · 11-16-2012, 07:43 PM

Amazing, amazing work!

shawno72 · 11-16-2012, 07:50 PM

I am so in for this one, you guys are awesome!!!

67anthony · 11-16-2012, 08:57 PM

Man i have no skill

Zoomin · 11-16-2012, 09:45 PM

Cool idea on adding to the bottom of the doors. You guys are fearless with the cutting wheel.
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Tinkermc · 11-16-2012, 10:06 PM

looks so schweeeet so far nice work and a solid plan, I just improved my membership and when I figuire out how 2 I will subscribe

Rusbuilt · 11-16-2012, 10:14 PM

Wow! Great work!

gdavis · 11-16-2012, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDutchMen

New project 68 long box pickup to roadster transformation.

Life as a longbox

P1010108 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC240134 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC240139 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC280143 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC240140 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P1050003 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P1050005 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

Here we tilted the rear of the box back 6*

P1050004 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P6110114 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC090011 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1366 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

We cut the doors down to match the height of the box

PC290148 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P6110119 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

here we lowered the windsheild frame so it matches the same height of the hood. We also tilted the windsheild back and chopped 2" out of the posts.

P6110121 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P6180128 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P6180129 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1367 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1368 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1370 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1371 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

Here we built a new windsheild channel to flush mount the glass

DSC_0388 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0389 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC090012 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

We extended the bottom of the doors to go to the bottom of the rocker and built new inner rockers

P1010036_02 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P1010037_02 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P1010053_01 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0386 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0387 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0390 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0391 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

You have talent real talent. i wish I could do 1/10 as good as you. But I will have to keep trying

gdavis · 11-16-2012, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDutchMen

New project 68 long box pickup to roadster transformation.

Life as a longbox

P1010108 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC240134 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC240139 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC280143 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC240140 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P1050003 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P1050005 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

Here we tilted the rear of the box back 6*

P1050004 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P6110114 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC090011 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1366 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

We cut the doors down to match the height of the box

PC290148 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P6110119 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

here we lowered the windsheild frame so it matches the same height of the hood. We also tilted the windsheild back and chopped 2" out of the posts.

P6110121 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P6180128 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P6180129 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1367 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1368 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1370 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_1371 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

Here we built a new windsheild channel to flush mount the glass

DSC_0388 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0389 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

PC090012 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

We extended the bottom of the doors to go to the bottom of the rocker and built new inner rockers

P1010036_02 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P1010037_02 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

P1010053_01 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0386 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0387 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0390 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

DSC_0391 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

Since you are a master builder, How do you get the curves above the wind shield and below the rain gutter smooth? Mine look like it came out of a tube.

**68jewel** · 11-17-2012, 12:55 AM

Fabwork is flawless!! What are plans for this baby?

DirtyDutchMen · 11-19-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 68jewel

Fabwork is flawless!! What are plans for this baby?

We are going for a Beach Cruzer look Browns, Tans & Oranges bamboo wood floors LS Motor with a six speed Art Morrison frame

**67cheby** · 11-19-2012, 12:35 PM

you do some insane work....i think i love everything you do !!

DirtyDutchMen · 11-19-2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

you do some insane work....i think i love everything you do !!

Thanks very much we just want to get are name out there and hopefully keep building cool Trucks

**67cheby** · 11-19-2012, 12:47 PM

i think you have accomplished it ! Killing it man, keep up the beautiful work !

67c10rustbuket · 11-19-2012, 02:21 PM

Awesome work! I love how you joined the bed and cab and tilting the rear of the bed inward. Lots of nice fab work. Can't wait to see more of the door/rocker mod. Excellent

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-19-2012, 05:56 PM

Nice work...

jwalk · 11-24-2012, 01:29 AM

You guys definitely aren't scared to cut one up! Love it!
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**68bowtie** · 02-02-2013, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDutchMen

Thanks very much we just want to get are name out there and hopefully keep building cool Trucks

holy.... moly.... i'll bring ya to the front. any more action with this guy?
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gdavis · 02-02-2013, 04:46 PM

Man you are really kicking. I jus bought a 67 cab just for the doors. It is worse than some but better than some I have seen here on this forum. I think I will keep the cab and maybe do another one in the furure. The inside is like brane new. Any way keep up the work my friend.

j_lee223 · 02-08-2013, 07:54 PM

are u selling the mirrors by anychance i need them for my build thanks Justin USMC

DirtyDutchMen · 02-08-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by j_lee223

are u selling the mirrors by anychance i need them for my build thanks Justin USMC

Sorry all gone

72 K20 · 02-28-2013, 07:29 PM

How is this project progressing ? Fantastic work so far !!

RexDodge · 03-01-2013, 09:33 AM

Wow! You guys are wizards! When I saw what you did with that cut on the rear of the bed it finally became clear why my last one was such a pain. Such nice work, very nice.

BMERDOC · 03-02-2013, 08:03 PM

Subscribing for the latest updates. Killer work Guys!

**mattfranklin** · 03-02-2013, 09:59 PM

Wow! Fearless fab-work. Subscribed!

11-16-2012, 07:12 PM	#1
DirtyDutchMen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Langley Posts: 62	California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build New project 68 long box pickup to roadster transformation. Life as a longbox P1010108 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr PC240134 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr PC240139 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr PC280143 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr PC240140 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr P1050003 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr P1050005 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr Here we tilted the rear of the box back 6* P1050004 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr P6110114 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr PC090011 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr DSC_1366 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr We cut the doors down to match the height of the box PC290148 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr P6110119 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr here we lowered the windsheild frame so it matches the same height of the hood. We also tilted the windsheild back and chopped 2" out of the posts. P6110121 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr P6180128 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr P6180129 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr DSC_1367 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr DSC_1368 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr DSC_1370 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr DSC_1371 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr Here we built a new windsheild channel to flush mount the glass DSC_0388 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr DSC_0389 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr PC090012 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr We extended the bottom of the doors to go to the bottom of the rocker and built new inner rockers P1010036_02 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr P1010037_02 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr P1010053_01 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr DSC_0386 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr DSC_0387 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr DSC_0390 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr DSC_0391 by California Rod And Custom, on Flickr

11-16-2012, 07:43 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build Amazing, amazing work! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-16-2012, 07:50 PM	#3
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build I am so in for this one, you guys are awesome!!! __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-16-2012, 08:57 PM	#4
67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build Man i have no skill

11-16-2012, 09:45 PM	#5
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build Cool idea on adding to the bottom of the doors. You guys are fearless with the cutting wheel. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-16-2012, 10:06 PM	#6
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build looks so schweeeet so far nice work and a solid plan, I just improved my membership and when I figuire out how 2 I will subscribe

11-16-2012, 10:14 PM	#7
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build Wow! Great work! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

11-17-2012, 12:55 AM	#10
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build Fabwork is flawless!! What are plans for this baby? __________________ *'72 Chevelle SS--4.0 Whipple LS7, T56 Magnum, 20X9/20X13 HRE 791R, 6-piston Baer brakes, IRS '68 SWB C10--LS3, TKO-600, 22x10/22x12 HRE 948R, C5 suspension, shockwaves, custom frame Ooh Wee's Makeover*...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376280

11-19-2012, 12:35 PM	#12
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build you do some insane work....i think i love everything you do !! __________________ 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

11-19-2012, 12:47 PM	#14
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build i think you have accomplished it ! Killing it man, keep up the beautiful work ! __________________ 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

11-19-2012, 02:21 PM	#15
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build Awesome work! I love how you joined the bed and cab and tilting the rear of the bed inward. Lots of nice fab work. Can't wait to see more of the door/rocker mod. Excellent __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

11-19-2012, 05:56 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build Nice work... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-24-2012, 01:29 AM	#17
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build You guys definitely aren't scared to cut one up! Love it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin '68 C/10 Custom Long wide bed '78 GMC Sierra short wide Project: Second time around...'68 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423949

02-02-2013, 04:46 PM	#19
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build Man you are really kicking. I jus bought a 67 cab just for the doors. It is worse than some but better than some I have seen here on this forum. I think I will keep the cab and maybe do another one in the furure. The inside is like brane new. Any way keep up the work my friend.

02-08-2013, 07:54 PM	#20
j_lee223 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Laredo TX - Fallbrook CA Posts: 45	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build are u selling the mirrors by anychance i need them for my build thanks Justin USMC



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02-28-2013, 07:29 PM	#22
72 K20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brandon,Iowa Posts: 391	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build How is this project progressing ? Fantastic work so far !!

03-01-2013, 09:33 AM	#23
RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build Wow! You guys are wizards! When I saw what you did with that cut on the rear of the bed it finally became clear why my last one was such a pain. Such nice work, very nice.

03-02-2013, 08:03 PM	#24
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build Subscribing for the latest updates. Killer work Guys! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

03-02-2013, 09:59 PM	#25
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