'68 Patina Short Wide - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**clay68c10** · 02-05-2020, 07:48 PM

Love the stripes!

67C10Step · 02-05-2020, 08:14 PM

Super cool. I have the same seat in the same color in my truck.

Love it all the way around.

**'70_402** · 02-27-2020, 08:38 PM

Took the truck out last night and tried out some new photo ideas I have in my head... some of them turned out ok... lol Some did not... I will go into that on my next post... but for now... here's these.

**'70_402** · 02-27-2020, 08:50 PM

The burnout photos didn't go so well... haha.

**3757chevy** · 02-27-2020, 08:59 PM

Ouch!!!!

**'70_402** · 03-22-2020, 11:02 PM

Started in on the vintage air install today... I mounted up the Kwik compressor mounts and the compressor and it just didn't go with the theme.. so i threw a little black spray paint on it all.. much better now!! i just love this thing... but i hope this AC install doesn't kick my tail....

**nlped** · 03-23-2020, 08:05 AM

I love this truck! I gotta get remotivated on Walter. Almost your trucks twin..

**'70_402** · 04-27-2020, 11:18 AM

Finished up the vintage air install... went great.. no issues... highly recommend thier kit!!

Moved on to this little upgrade... NRG quick release steering wheel hub... I used a forever sharp steering wheel (amazon) and it worked great!! I did have to drill and tap the NRG hub for the steering wheel bolt pattern but it was not hard at all!!! Here's a quick video of it, post installation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ttF90fmDmg

**'70_402** · 05-13-2020, 09:48 AM

Ok, it's been a while since i've updated yall. Quite a bit has gotten done! New windshield, sound and heat barrier from VibroSolutions, Quick Detach Steering wheel hub, New steering wheel, new carpet, new honda door seals, finished up the vintage air install, got a bluetooth stereo, power steering, quick ratio steering box... TONS... So here's the pics. if you have any specific detail questions just ask!

**'70_402** · 05-13-2020, 09:57 AM

oh and i was also featured on the first episode of "Submit Your Truck" on the United By Trucks Youtube channel!! pretty cool!!... Here's the link for the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eot3TZZZcNQ&t=243s

**'70_402** · 05-13-2020, 09:59 AM

Here's a quick video of the QD steering wheel hub as well.

I went with the forever sharp steering wheel, the NRG short hub and the NRG quick release.

Could not be more happy with how it turned out!! I did have to drill and tap the NRG QR for the steering wheel bolt pattern but it was not hard at all... i think it turned out great!! it might not be the best for theft deterrent, but hey, i think it looks wayyy COOL!!!

Here's the links to what I purchased and a quick video showing how it works!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ttF90fmDmg

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SRU1436 · 05-14-2020, 10:27 AM

Looking good!

JUN1269 · 05-15-2020, 07:45 PM

Nice truck!

TA_C10 · 10-16-2020, 04:04 PM

How well did the seat fit, and what did you have to do to get it mounted?

Truck looks great

**'70_402** · 10-16-2020, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TA_C10

How well did the seat fit, and what did you have to do to get it mounted?

Truck looks great

seat fit like it was made to go in there... no mods to the seat... the front two holes lined up and I had to drill two holes for the back mounting bolts.

**'70_402** · 07-18-2022, 05:32 PM

***Update****

I've made the hard decision that most of us have to make at some point... She's gone. Sold to a cool cat in Stuart Florida. Maybe she will spend the rest of her days cruising the beaches and sipping that cool ocean air.

SRU1436 · 07-20-2022, 01:05 AM

Bummer dude, it is/was a cool truck.

**Android04** · 07-20-2022, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '70_402

***Update****

I've made the hard decision that most of us have to make at some point... She's gone. Sold to a cool cat in Stuart Florida. Maybe she will spend the rest of her days cruising the beaches and sipping that cool ocean air.

We have all been there. Congrats on the sell and best of luck with your future builds.

**3757chevy** · 07-20-2022, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '70_402

***Update****

I've made the hard decision that most of us have to make at some point... She's gone. Sold to a cool cat in Stuart Florida. Maybe she will spend the rest of her days cruising the beaches and sipping that cool ocean air.

Congrats. Was the new owner a board member? Will we see it again?

**'70_402** · 07-21-2022, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Congrats. Was the new owner a board member? Will we see it again?

I don't think so... he was a big VW guy before this, i think this is his first truck... he upgraded big time..

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-13-2022, 09:42 AM

Truck turned out great glad it went to a good home..

02-05-2020, 07:48 PM	#101
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,987	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Love the stripes! __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-05-2020, 08:14 PM	#102
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Super cool. I have the same seat in the same color in my truck. Love it all the way around. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

02-27-2020, 08:38 PM	#103
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Took the truck out last night and tried out some new photo ideas I have in my head... some of them turned out ok... lol Some did not... I will go into that on my next post... but for now... here's these. Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

02-27-2020, 08:50 PM	#104
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide The burnout photos didn't go so well... haha. Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

02-27-2020, 08:59 PM	#105
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,056	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Ouch!!!! __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

03-22-2020, 11:02 PM	#106
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Started in on the vintage air install today... I mounted up the Kwik compressor mounts and the compressor and it just didn't go with the theme.. so i threw a little black spray paint on it all.. much better now!! i just love this thing... but i hope this AC install doesn't kick my tail.... Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

03-23-2020, 08:05 AM	#107
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide I love this truck! I gotta get remotivated on Walter. Almost your trucks twin.. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-27-2020, 11:18 AM	#108
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Finished up the vintage air install... went great.. no issues... highly recommend thier kit!! Moved on to this little upgrade... NRG quick release steering wheel hub... I used a forever sharp steering wheel (amazon) and it worked great!! I did have to drill and tap the NRG hub for the steering wheel bolt pattern but it was not hard at all!!! Here's a quick video of it, post installation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ttF90fmDmg __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

05-13-2020, 09:48 AM	#109
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Ok, it's been a while since i've updated yall. Quite a bit has gotten done! New windshield, sound and heat barrier from VibroSolutions, Quick Detach Steering wheel hub, New steering wheel, new carpet, new honda door seals, finished up the vintage air install, got a bluetooth stereo, power steering, quick ratio steering box... TONS... So here's the pics. if you have any specific detail questions just ask! Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

05-13-2020, 09:57 AM	#110
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide oh and i was also featured on the first episode of "Submit Your Truck" on the United By Trucks Youtube channel!! pretty cool!!... Here's the link for the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eot3TZZZcNQ&t=243s __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

05-13-2020, 09:59 AM	#111
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Here's a quick video of the QD steering wheel hub as well. I went with the forever sharp steering wheel, the NRG short hub and the NRG quick release. Could not be more happy with how it turned out!! I did have to drill and tap the NRG QR for the steering wheel bolt pattern but it was not hard at all... i think it turned out great!! it might not be the best for theft deterrent, but hey, i think it looks wayyy COOL!!! Here's the links to what I purchased and a quick video showing how it works! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ttF90fmDmg https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

05-14-2020, 10:27 AM	#112
SRU1436 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 238	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Looking good!

05-15-2020, 07:45 PM	#113
JUN1269 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 81	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Nice truck! __________________ Freddie... 1969 Chevy C20 – Twin turbo Gen III 5.3 Restomod in progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793149 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 – Supercharged, Bored and Stroked 426 with nitrous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPAyVwL_C_I

10-16-2020, 04:04 PM	#114
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide How well did the seat fit, and what did you have to do to get it mounted? Truck looks great __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

07-18-2022, 05:32 PM	#116
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide *Update** I've made the hard decision that most of us have to make at some point... She's gone. Sold to a cool cat in Stuart Florida. Maybe she will spend the rest of her days cruising the beaches and sipping that cool ocean air.



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07-20-2022, 01:05 AM	#117
SRU1436 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 238	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Bummer dude, it is/was a cool truck.

08-13-2022, 09:42 AM	#121
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