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Old 07-06-2014, 07:35 PM   #1
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It's finally on the road.....1968 C10

Well I am finally driving my truck after almost two years of working on it. I rebuilt the carb, the steering column, replaced the cab corners and back floors, purchased a new interior, had the seat recovered, and dropped the truck 3 inches in the front and 5 inches in the back. Thank you for all the input.
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Old 07-06-2014, 07:36 PM   #2
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Old 07-06-2014, 07:54 PM   #3
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Cool old truck. Congrats on getting it going.
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Old 07-06-2014, 08:02 PM   #4
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Man that really looks good I like it !
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Old 07-06-2014, 08:48 PM   #5
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Looks good ,I like it .
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Old 07-06-2014, 09:07 PM   #6
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Good looking truck!
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Old 07-06-2014, 09:42 PM   #7
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Re: It's finally on the road.....1968 C10

Ugh im jealous. Mines in pieces in the garage!
I swear i just saw your trucks twin in Santa Fe!
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Old 07-06-2014, 09:45 PM   #8
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nice truck! good job
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Old 07-07-2014, 08:47 AM   #9
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Would like to see more pictures, truck looks good, I wonder if the paint would buff out?
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Old 07-07-2014, 07:21 PM   #10
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Looks great!. I'm curious. What route did you use to drop 3/5?
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Old 07-07-2014, 08:02 PM   #11
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I would also like more pics please ,,,,
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Old 07-07-2014, 11:45 PM   #12
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That is one sweet truck
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Old 07-14-2014, 05:32 PM   #13
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Thanks for all the compliments. This site has been an invaluable resource for information and ideas. I try to read most of the posts. I ordered the dropped springs from CCP and shocks. Really easy to install. I might go a little lower. I am trying to find a set of newer wheels I can adapt to fit the truck. I would like to go 18" or 20" hopefully. I have put about 150 trouble free miles on it and I always see to get tons of smiles from people. From some reason, the young ladies in this area love my truck as I think somehow my truck relates to country music or something.
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Old 07-14-2014, 05:34 PM   #14
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Old 07-14-2014, 05:35 PM   #15
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As for the paint,....not sure. Thinking I might try to clear it. I am going to start gathering supplies to paint the truck this winter. I love the patina, but I think a nice shade of green and new wheels will be tough to beat. I will keep you posted.
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Old 07-14-2014, 05:36 PM   #16
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Good looking ole truck! Simple, but cool. I like it!!
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Old 07-14-2014, 10:01 PM   #17
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Love the interior!
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Awesome!
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