Rookie Builder w/68 c-10 stepside std

[CTIPTON]

Frame is back and we have started bolting cross members in place. Will keep things posted as we go.

[CTIPTON]

Slow progress but progress
Arizona dust on my suspension parts

[CTIPTON]

Well I have not been doing very good at getting work done on this frame. Some of the issue is wrong parts that I had ordered 2 months ago trying to be ready for when I got the frame back. Oh well just re-order and move forward I guess.

[CTIPTON]

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[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by CTIPTON

Well I have not been doing very good at getting work done on this frame. Some of the issue is wrong parts that I had ordered 2 months ago trying to be ready for when I got the frame back. Oh well just re-order and move forward I guess.

I feel your pain....

[1968k10blue]

Subscribed, you really are flying through this build aren't you?

[CTIPTON]

A good night last night after a little reaming I got my outer tie rod to fit my drop spindle. Got ALL my steering linkage in and rotors, calipers and rubber brake hoses installed. Rear differential is next. pix of progress

[CTIPTON]

This is what I was building and racing before I started this truck build

[swamp rat]

Looks like a blast!

[CTIPTON]

Last night I cleaned the rear differential and pulled all seals as well as the axle bearings and primered the housing. That Easy Off oven cleaner really does cut down on the amount of grease cleaning time,this thing was very thick with old grease and dirt.The ring and pinion(3.73 ratio) looks to be in really good shape so I think I am going use them, later I will install the posi carrier. I didn't snap any before pix, these are just after the Easy Off cleaning.

[Rod Run]

Wow that EasyOff works great huh?

[CTIPTON]

NEED SOME HELP PLEASE????? I just bought two front rubber brake hoses for a 1972 Chevy C-10. The left side hose fits like it should. The right side fits the caliper properly BUT!!!! the other side has a Larger fitting on it to accept a larger brake line fitting. Is this normal and I need to put a larger fitting on my brake line or is it the wrong brake hose??? Remember my truck is a 1968 that HAD drum brakes(converted to disc for a 72) on the front and I am using the original right side steel line(small fitting on both ends). I have ordered the same brake hose from 2 different companies and they both have the larger fitting. Can someone help?????

[CTIPTON]

That last rear diff. picture is after primer.SORRY

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by CTIPTON

NEED SOME HELP PLEASE????? I just bought two front rubber brake hoses for a 1972 Chevy C-10. The left side hose fits like it should. The right side fits the caliper properly BUT!!!! the other side has a Larger fitting on it to accept a larger brake line fitting. Is this normal and I need to put a larger fitting on my brake line or is it the wrong brake hose??? Remember my truck is a 1968 that HAD drum brakes(converted to disc for a 72) on the front and I am using the original right side steel line(small fitting on both ends). I have ordered the same brake hose from 2 different companies and they both have the larger fitting. Can someone help?????

It sounds like you have the wrong hose for that side, just tell whom ever you got it from what the problem is and tell them the other side was the correct fitting size. I believe the 67-72's are 7/16 inverted flair fittings and the newer trucks are 5/16 inverted flair. I would believe someone put the wrong hose in the right box. EDIT: take them both back so you can show them the correct fitting size.

[swamp rat]

Somebody on this forum was selling a set about a month ago. I would try the search button and type sbc short headder and see if it comes up

[mcbassin]

Very nice build. Looks like you're off to a great start.

[72bowtiestepper]

Block hugger headers will work if you mount the engine in the 6 cyl. (rear holes in the frame) position. If you are going to run a HEI ignition, the fit will be tight...but will work. Hope this helps your header situation.

[CTIPTON]

Thanks guys. I also found out that there is an aftermarket engine stand and mounts that opens up the header possibilities. Will let you know how that goes.

[mx289]

Early classic sells a set of headers for 67-72 trucks.Great company.

[CTIPTON]

Those are the headers that I have. The problem is the stock engine stands are too high and the header hits. I now have the CPP engine stands so I will mount them and let you know if they are the cure.

[nos487]

Great work so far! Have any more pics of latest body work?

[CTIPTON]

Got to do some more work. Here are some of the newest pix.

[CTIPTON]

If you noticed there is no side vents and the ashtray has been removed. Those vents were so badly rotted I decided to just remove all of them. Here in Arizona we usually have the A/C blowing on high all the time any way.

[CTIPTON]

I finally got back to doing more work on the 68 and will post some pix soon. A few things that I have done was build my own stainless steel upper radiator hold down, and it turned out great. I have modified my bed cross rails so that I can anchor them down so that there will be NO holes(for the anchor bolts) in my wood bed. I have the rear side markers cut out of the rear fenders and am getting ready to put in my fuel door on the left side and put a filler panel in the right. I have changed my mind on the Viper red color and decided on Silver. Will go with a black and graphite interior. I still say that you body work guys(filler and sanding) have to be the most patient people in the world---I don't have that much patience to do that. Just received more parts to test fit also. Without air bags and on stock suspension what is the lowest a step side can be dropped(and still drive regularly) with 20" wheels?????

[CTIPTON]

Got a donor fuel door from a Chevy S-10 blazer and put it in the left rear fender. Came out pretty good,even if I say so myself.