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68 Longbed Dan · 12-09-2013, 04:58 PM

This is the first time in nearly a decade that my truck has seen a garage! I know she's not much to look at yet, but she will be! I've been gathering parts for months, and in a few more months I'll have the last few parts I need to begin! I will start a build thread then, but for now here she is. 68 Longbed Step that my grandfather purchased new

. I love her so much!! (Don't tell my wife I said that!)

What do ya'll think?!?

68 Longbed Dan · 12-09-2013, 04:59 PM

Here are a couple more before the hood and bed were set on!

BIG69GMC · 12-09-2013, 05:07 PM

SWEEEET!!! Good Luck and Have fun! I know that feeling of finally pulling in that project into the garage ...great feeling!

Tinkermc · 12-09-2013, 05:15 PM

1 Step at a time and before long you have conquired the monster. Have fun

68 Longbed Dan · 12-09-2013, 05:47 PM

I cannot wait, thanks guys

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I've got big plans, but the wife and I are planning on starting a family so money will be tight. It will be a drawn out process for sure, but totally worth it

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**LockDoc** · 12-09-2013, 08:10 PM

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Cool as hell is all I can say!!! Get'er done. (when you can)..

Here is some inspiration for you.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271697

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=151797

Lockdoc

In The Ten Ring · 12-09-2013, 08:28 PM

I love my stepside.....I rather wish it was a long wheel base like yours. Give it the best shot you can!

-T- · 12-09-2013, 08:38 PM

Cool truck and especially since it is still in the family.. I tried to buy my dads original 65 but the guy just wanted to much. Good luck with everything. Is it on bags now or static

guzzidude · 12-09-2013, 08:47 PM

Very cool. The family history makes even better. Always loved the long steps.

**chiefcfd** · 12-09-2013, 09:44 PM

Welcome to the long bed craze. Looks great. Long beds can be cool too.

trac209 · 12-09-2013, 09:56 PM

Nice long step!

LongNLowGMC · 12-09-2013, 10:04 PM

That's the first lowered long step I've seen, looks pretty sweet! Have fun with the build, looks like it will make a cool finished product.

Cordless57 · 12-09-2013, 10:10 PM

For some reason that truck just needs a dog in the front seat to be complete. A BIG dog.

Lou Boffa · 12-09-2013, 10:21 PM

long bed steppers rock!

68 Longbed Dan · 12-11-2013, 02:09 PM

THanks guys!! The response is VERY inspiring! I want to thank you all for that

.

Currently it is bagged, all bolt in stuff I did in high school. Removed the rear coils, bolted in 8" bags. Front bag plates on the upper spring bucket, with a 6" bag sitting in the lower.

It sits as low as I could get it at the time without frame modification. However, I've decided to go ahead and notch the frame. Because I love my bed so damn much, I am going to raise the bed floor 6-8" to accomodate the new back half. I also plan on running 15" wide rear tires, so I will section the rear end to help it fit. The plan is to make a storage area with the extra space, and the bed floor will be on linear actuators to tilt up and show off the watts link.

The front will be getting a Thorbeck drop member with Gen 6 motor mounts. I already have CPP 2.5" drop spindles, tubular upper and lower arms, and a rack & pinion steering setup. Just waiting on a bit more money set aside to pull the trigger on the drop member. Once the front is done, it will be going to a friends shop here in town and we will do a back half on it.

There will be TONS of pictures, as mandated by my wife lol.

Again, thanks for all the positive response

. I cannot wait! Probably order the last of the parts around February. For now, just cleaning her up getting her ready for surgery

.

68 Longbed Dan · 12-11-2013, 02:48 PM

Thought I would throw some pics of the parts up too

**NGN** · 12-11-2013, 03:14 PM

Oh Yeh a long stepper , would like to have one next to my short fleet . That will look way cool when it's done .

Andy4639 · 12-11-2013, 04:25 PM

Cool truck and story keeping it in the family! Just take your time and it will be something U may have a son and dad project before your done! Lol...

12-09-2013, 04:58 PM	#1
68 Longbed Dan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California Posts: 75	She's Home and In The Garage!! This is the first time in nearly a decade that my truck has seen a garage! I know she's not much to look at yet, but she will be! I've been gathering parts for months, and in a few more months I'll have the last few parts I need to begin! I will start a build thread then, but for now here she is. 68 Longbed Step that my grandfather purchased new . I love her so much!! (Don't tell my wife I said that!) What do ya'll think?!? __________________ Dan 1968 Longbed Stepside C10

12-09-2013, 04:59 PM	#2
68 Longbed Dan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California Posts: 75	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! Here are a couple more before the hood and bed were set on! __________________ Dan 1968 Longbed Stepside C10

12-09-2013, 05:07 PM	#3
BIG69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 101	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! SWEEEET!!! Good Luck and Have fun! I know that feeling of finally pulling in that project into the garage ...great feeling!

12-09-2013, 05:15 PM	#4
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! 1 Step at a time and before long you have conquired the monster. Have fun

12-09-2013, 05:47 PM	#5
68 Longbed Dan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California Posts: 75	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! I cannot wait, thanks guys . I've got big plans, but the wife and I are planning on starting a family so money will be tight. It will be a drawn out process for sure, but totally worth it . __________________ Dan 1968 Longbed Stepside C10

12-09-2013, 08:10 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,395	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! - Cool as hell is all I can say!!! Get'er done. (when you can).. Here is some inspiration for you. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271697 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=151797 Lockdoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 12-09-2013 at 08:36 PM.

12-09-2013, 08:28 PM	#7
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! I love my stepside.....I rather wish it was a long wheel base like yours. Give it the best shot you can!

12-09-2013, 08:38 PM	#8
-T- Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 130	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! Cool truck and especially since it is still in the family.. I tried to buy my dads original 65 but the guy just wanted to much. Good luck with everything. Is it on bags now or static

12-09-2013, 08:47 PM	#9
guzzidude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SE Coast Posts: 32	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! Very cool. The family history makes even better. Always loved the long steps. __________________ 68 Chevy SWB

12-09-2013, 09:44 PM	#10
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 512	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! Welcome to the long bed craze. Looks great. Long beds can be cool too. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

12-09-2013, 09:56 PM	#11
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! Nice long step!

12-09-2013, 10:04 PM	#12
LongNLowGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sonora, CA Posts: 134	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! That's the first lowered long step I've seen, looks pretty sweet! Have fun with the build, looks like it will make a cool finished product. __________________ -Vince- 67 SWB Small Window 70 CST SWB - Long Gone 72 GMC 1500 LWB - Sold

12-09-2013, 10:10 PM	#13
Cordless57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 83	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! For some reason that truck just needs a dog in the front seat to be complete. A BIG dog.

12-09-2013, 10:21 PM	#14
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! long bed steppers rock! __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

12-11-2013, 02:09 PM	#15
68 Longbed Dan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California Posts: 75	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! THanks guys!! The response is VERY inspiring! I want to thank you all for that . Currently it is bagged, all bolt in stuff I did in high school. Removed the rear coils, bolted in 8" bags. Front bag plates on the upper spring bucket, with a 6" bag sitting in the lower. It sits as low as I could get it at the time without frame modification. However, I've decided to go ahead and notch the frame. Because I love my bed so damn much, I am going to raise the bed floor 6-8" to accomodate the new back half. I also plan on running 15" wide rear tires, so I will section the rear end to help it fit. The plan is to make a storage area with the extra space, and the bed floor will be on linear actuators to tilt up and show off the watts link. The front will be getting a Thorbeck drop member with Gen 6 motor mounts. I already have CPP 2.5" drop spindles, tubular upper and lower arms, and a rack & pinion steering setup. Just waiting on a bit more money set aside to pull the trigger on the drop member. Once the front is done, it will be going to a friends shop here in town and we will do a back half on it. There will be TONS of pictures, as mandated by my wife lol. Again, thanks for all the positive response . I cannot wait! Probably order the last of the parts around February. For now, just cleaning her up getting her ready for surgery . __________________ Dan 1968 Longbed Stepside C10



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12-11-2013, 02:48 PM	#16
68 Longbed Dan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California Posts: 75	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! Thought I would throw some pics of the parts up too __________________ Dan 1968 Longbed Stepside C10

12-11-2013, 03:14 PM	#17
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 824	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! Oh Yeh a long stepper , would like to have one next to my short fleet . That will look way cool when it's done .

12-11-2013, 04:25 PM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: She's Home and In The Garage!! Cool truck and story keeping it in the family! Just take your time and it will be something U may have a son and dad project before your done! Lol... __________________ 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.

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