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hubert hefner · 04-19-2010, 05:38 PM

Hey guys,

Just thought i would say hi to everyone and post up my truck. i've been checking out this forum a little bit and there is alot of good info on here! here are some pics of my '68 C10 Custom long bed. it doesn't have a engine right now but i have 250 L6 that is out of another truck that i had and still runs good i want to put in it but i'm having problems finding the mounts that go to the block for the 250. the engine is out of a 81 chevy can i swap the mounts and use the ones off the other truck. will they work ok or not?

bruceman1968 · 04-19-2010, 05:59 PM

Nice lookin truck, I don't know about the mounts but I know a 6 will bolt in.....could you post a pic of the SPID. My truck didn't have one and I'm trying to decipher if it is a cst or custom. Once again nice truck man......Thanks Bruce

culp7 · 04-19-2010, 09:37 PM

gotta love the inliners!

hayhauler71 · 04-19-2010, 09:48 PM

Looks great and welcome to the board.

hubert hefner · 04-22-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Nice lookin truck, I don't know about the mounts but I know a 6 will bolt in.....could you post a pic of the SPID. My truck didn't have one and I'm trying to decipher if it is a cst or custom. Once again nice truck man......Thanks Bruce

Thanks for the nice welcome everyone!

Bruceman1968: Well i went out and looked at the SPID and its been painted over so i'll try to get it cleaned off and see if there is anything on it anymore.
If i get lucky it will clean off.

oldblue1968chevy · 04-22-2010, 09:19 PM

looks like a higher optioned truck...looks beautiful DONT PULL THE TRIM OFF WHATEVER YOU DO I DID AND REGRET IT!

whats the plan?

bruceman1968 · 04-22-2010, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hubert hefner

Thanks for the nice welcome everyone!

Bruceman1968: Well i went out and looked at the SPID and its been painted over so i'll try to get it cleaned off and see if there is anything on it anymore.
If i get lucky it will clean off.

Thanks Hubert, Sorry to hear about the paint, but if you do get lucky make sure you play the lotto that day, cause thats gonna be a neat trick..

BarryB · 04-22-2010, 11:49 PM

welcome for NE TN. Nice truck, looks to be in good shape. To answer the question I am pretty sure you can use the mounts from the 81 you might have to drill a hole or two. I'm not sure for the six bangers, but I'm using newer clam style engine mounts for my v8 68. I have to drill two holes for them to work. That shouldn't be that big of a deal. But you should check the classifieds here Im sure there is somebody that has a set of 6 banget engine stands for sale.

hubert hefner · 04-24-2010, 01:29 AM

Well the plans for the truck for now are as follows i guess.

1. Build engine stands for the 6 and maybe make solid motor mounts
2. Clean the engine up so it doesn't look nasty when i do put it in
3. Install the heater controls when i find a nice one
4. Put a glove box in it
5. Install a radio (want to find one w/ a ipod jack in it to take care of the cd player problem b/c i dont want to cut the dash up.

Gotta start small so i don't go broke doing it though. Of course clean it up some after its running, then i just want to enjoy it for a while b/f i tear it apart for a frame off resto and i still need to finish my 87 LWB 4x4 and it needs quite a bit before its done so i'll just enjoy the Black Bandit until then.

My buddy picked out the name Black Bandit and it stuck so i figured it fit the truck.

hubert hefner · 05-09-2010, 07:59 AM

Well the engine plans have changed and the trans i got is no good so i found a 327 to put in it and another saginaw 3sp. I plan on getting the trans today and the 327 wednesday. i think i might be missing the trans crossmember that holds the tail of the trans. so i need to find one.

msgross · 05-09-2010, 09:07 AM

welcome, I'm a native Hoosier as well...now in PA

search for a member named teeitup, he parts a lot of trucks and has ads in the classified section. If you become a paying member (use the subscription link) then you can also post a want ad in the section... nice truck, 327 was probably what came in it anyway so good choice.

does it have buckets or a straight bench?

hubert hefner · 05-10-2010, 08:16 PM

Thanks, It has a bench seat. I thought maybe it came with a 307 originally but i don't know for sure. I'm gonna take the seat out and see if the build sheet is still there. I picked up the new trans yesterday.

Bob 68327 · 05-10-2010, 08:25 PM

welcome from Iowa !!! If your truck came with a 3-speed there is no rear mount for the trans. the trans mounts with bell housing . Hope this helps ya out ..

**70cst** · 05-10-2010, 09:36 PM

and

from Roseville Ohio... I agree with the previous statements. Very nice truck!!

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 05-10-2010, 10:14 PM

Welcome from North Carolina

hubert hefner · 02-17-2013, 07:23 PM

Well i have decided that i need to get back to my plans with The Black Bandit. It has been about 2 1/2 years since i have been able to do anything with it so i think its time to pull the engine and trans out of the corner of the garage and get busy. Just seems like other things keep taking first priority so now its time.

Husker · 02-17-2013, 11:52 PM

Welcome, Nice truck.
Is that your real name or something you made up?
Ron

hubert hefner · 02-18-2013, 09:26 PM

Thanks. Lol no I made the name up, when i first started on the forums every name i tried was already taken so a friend of mine said hubert hefner and ive been using it ever since. Lol my actual name is Dustin.
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04-19-2010, 05:38 PM	#1
hubert hefner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: rochester, in Posts: 31	New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... Hey guys, Just thought i would say hi to everyone and post up my truck. i've been checking out this forum a little bit and there is alot of good info on here! here are some pics of my '68 C10 Custom long bed. it doesn't have a engine right now but i have 250 L6 that is out of another truck that i had and still runs good i want to put in it but i'm having problems finding the mounts that go to the block for the 250. the engine is out of a 81 chevy can i swap the mounts and use the ones off the other truck. will they work ok or not? __________________ '68 C10 Custom lwb "The Black Bandit" '96 GMC Jimmy 4x4 4dr (daily driver) '00 Grand prix GT(wifes car) My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566656 Last edited by hubert hefner; 04-19-2010 at 05:45 PM.

04-19-2010, 05:59 PM	#2
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... Nice lookin truck, I don't know about the mounts but I know a 6 will bolt in.....could you post a pic of the SPID. My truck didn't have one and I'm trying to decipher if it is a cst or custom. Once again nice truck man......Thanks Bruce __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

04-19-2010, 09:37 PM	#3
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04-19-2010, 09:48 PM	#4
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... Looks great and welcome to the board.

04-22-2010, 09:19 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... looks like a higher optioned truck...looks beautiful DONT PULL THE TRIM OFF WHATEVER YOU DO I DID AND REGRET IT! whats the plan? __________________ 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

04-22-2010, 11:49 PM	#8
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... welcome for NE TN. Nice truck, looks to be in good shape. To answer the question I am pretty sure you can use the mounts from the 81 you might have to drill a hole or two. I'm not sure for the six bangers, but I'm using newer clam style engine mounts for my v8 68. I have to drill two holes for them to work. That shouldn't be that big of a deal. But you should check the classifieds here Im sure there is somebody that has a set of 6 banget engine stands for sale. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

04-24-2010, 01:29 AM	#9
hubert hefner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: rochester, in Posts: 31	Re: New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... Well the plans for the truck for now are as follows i guess. 1. Build engine stands for the 6 and maybe make solid motor mounts 2. Clean the engine up so it doesn't look nasty when i do put it in 3. Install the heater controls when i find a nice one 4. Put a glove box in it 5. Install a radio (want to find one w/ a ipod jack in it to take care of the cd player problem b/c i dont want to cut the dash up. Gotta start small so i don't go broke doing it though. Of course clean it up some after its running, then i just want to enjoy it for a while b/f i tear it apart for a frame off resto and i still need to finish my 87 LWB 4x4 and it needs quite a bit before its done so i'll just enjoy the Black Bandit until then. My buddy picked out the name Black Bandit and it stuck so i figured it fit the truck. __________________ '68 C10 Custom lwb "The Black Bandit" '96 GMC Jimmy 4x4 4dr (daily driver) '00 Grand prix GT(wifes car) My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566656

05-09-2010, 07:59 AM	#10
hubert hefner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: rochester, in Posts: 31	Re: New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... Well the engine plans have changed and the trans i got is no good so i found a 327 to put in it and another saginaw 3sp. I plan on getting the trans today and the 327 wednesday. i think i might be missing the trans crossmember that holds the tail of the trans. so i need to find one. __________________ '68 C10 Custom lwb "The Black Bandit" '96 GMC Jimmy 4x4 4dr (daily driver) '00 Grand prix GT(wifes car) My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566656

05-09-2010, 09:07 AM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... welcome, I'm a native Hoosier as well...now in PA search for a member named teeitup, he parts a lot of trucks and has ads in the classified section. If you become a paying member (use the subscription link) then you can also post a want ad in the section... nice truck, 327 was probably what came in it anyway so good choice. does it have buckets or a straight bench? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 05-09-2010 at 09:07 AM.

05-10-2010, 08:16 PM	#12
hubert hefner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: rochester, in Posts: 31	Re: New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... Thanks, It has a bench seat. I thought maybe it came with a 307 originally but i don't know for sure. I'm gonna take the seat out and see if the build sheet is still there. I picked up the new trans yesterday. __________________ '68 C10 Custom lwb "The Black Bandit" '96 GMC Jimmy 4x4 4dr (daily driver) '00 Grand prix GT(wifes car) My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566656

05-10-2010, 08:25 PM	#13
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... welcome from Iowa !!! If your truck came with a 3-speed there is no rear mount for the trans. the trans mounts with bell housing . Hope this helps ya out .. __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

05-10-2010, 09:36 PM	#14
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... and from Roseville Ohio... I agree with the previous statements. Very nice truck!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-10-2010, 10:14 PM	#15
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02-17-2013, 07:23 PM	#16
hubert hefner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: rochester, in Posts: 31	Re: New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... Well i have decided that i need to get back to my plans with The Black Bandit. It has been about 2 1/2 years since i have been able to do anything with it so i think its time to pull the engine and trans out of the corner of the garage and get busy. Just seems like other things keep taking first priority so now its time. __________________ '68 C10 Custom lwb "The Black Bandit" '96 GMC Jimmy 4x4 4dr (daily driver) '00 Grand prix GT(wifes car) My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566656

02-17-2013, 11:52 PM	#17
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02-18-2013, 09:26 PM	#18
hubert hefner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: rochester, in Posts: 31	Re: New to the forum w/ a 68 C10... Thanks. Lol no I made the name up, when i first started on the forums every name i tried was already taken so a friend of mine said hubert hefner and ive been using it ever since. Lol my actual name is Dustin. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '68 C10 Custom lwb "The Black Bandit" '96 GMC Jimmy 4x4 4dr (daily driver) '00 Grand prix GT(wifes car) My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566656

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