1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hardwaa · 07-30-2023, 09:17 PM

1967-68 CST wheel covers. Expensive and hard to find.

hardwaa · 07-30-2023, 09:24 PM

I have always wanted to try this. I bought some 1969-1975 ish CST wheel covers.

I remove the center caps from the CST wheel covers I bought. I gave them a quick scrub and put them on to get the idea.

I will have my sticker buddy make me the stock sized 67-68 CST bowtie sticker to add to the center of my cheaper, shinier CST Hubcaps.

hardwaa · 08-06-2023, 03:41 PM

Bowtie trial! Stickers are next.

hardwaa · 10-03-2023, 01:03 PM

Stickers got done.

**Getter-Done** · 10-03-2023, 01:05 PM

Very Nice

hardwaa · 10-03-2023, 01:07 PM

Top Stock 67-68 CST wheel cover.
Bottom my Poorboy special.

I really like it! It's just something I have wanted to do.

LT7A · 10-04-2023, 07:12 AM

Cool truck. Like the vibe and the methodology.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

What size tires are you running on your wheels?

Maybe doesn't want to divulge? CG also asked and I was wondering too.

hardwaa · 10-16-2023, 07:30 PM

Took these Saturday last pics...Truck is moving on to the next owner.

**68bowtie** · 10-17-2023, 01:48 AM

Sad to see it go. Was that planned?

hardwaa · 10-17-2023, 08:25 AM

Yes it was planned. The 68 was going up forsale as soon as my 1959 GMC was drivable. A good buddy wanted the 68 so I sold it to him now. The 68 is staying in the "circle". I will continue to see it and be around it so it was an easy decision to let it go a little early.

rodstored-72 · 10-20-2023, 01:44 PM

hardwaa, glad it is staying in the circle. look forward to seeing "build" of the '59.. will it/is in the section on the board here? also the "shed" pics is that at VPA (old so-cal)??

hardwaa · 10-23-2023, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

hardwaa, glad it is staying in the circle. look forward to seeing "build" of the '59.. will it/is in the section on the board here? also the "shed" pics is that at VPA (old so-cal)??

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hardwaa · 10-23-2023, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

hardwaa, glad it is staying in the circle. look forward to seeing "build" of the '59.. will it/is in the section on the board here? also the "shed" pics is that at VPA (old so-cal)??

Yes shed pic is at VPA from 2nd Saturday this month.

rodstored-72 · 10-30-2023, 02:34 PM

aahhh... I remember reading about the '59 now... and I figured it was a VPA.. LOL. I WAS HOPING to drive my '86 to Dino's... BUT... I decided NOW would be a good time to redo the steering! LOL so I am just finishing up a new gear box install & getting ready to have the colunm rebuilt and then re-install everything. Once I get everything buttoned up I will need to find a place...hhhmmmmm... to do a short test drive to...??? LOL!!

hardwaa · 09-09-2024, 02:51 AM

The deal was made today. I am buying my 68 back! The buddy I sold it to back in October 2023 hasn't touched it. I will be waking it up and getting back to driver status! It will be great to have the 68 again.

PowerdbyChevy79 · 09-11-2024, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardwaa

The deal was made today. I am buying my 68 back! The buddy I sold it to back in October 2023 hasn't touched it. I will be waking it up and getting back to driver status! It will be great to have the 68 again.

Love this truck... Glad you got it back!

68Gold/white · 09-11-2024, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerdbyChevy79

Love this truck... Glad you got it back!

Me too!!!!

hardwaa · 09-13-2024, 08:48 AM

Went over Tuesday morn to get battery out of 68 and put it on the charger. Batt ended up getting replaced.

The 68 was crucial to helping me get the 59 built and on the road, it makes me smile to use the 59 to get parts and supply's to get the 68 back to driver status!

( I changed the front clip and tailgate on my 59 GMC so it looks like a 56 Chevy, but I still call it my 59)

hardwaa · 09-13-2024, 08:54 AM

Lubrication 2-4-6 combo pickle juice. Topical all over Valve terrain and left over in the block. Lubrication is the key to life ! Also installed a different temporary gas tank in the bed.

hardwaa · 09-13-2024, 08:55 AM

3 second bursts in the bores.

hardwaa · 09-13-2024, 08:57 AM

Pulled distributor, cranked oil pump to make oil psi then I cranked motor for multiple 5 and 10 second bursts to let lubrication work its way in everywhere. Then I put the sparkplugs back in, hooked up the coil wire, poured some gas down the carb and it fired up. Checked the fluids again and let it heat cycle. Shut it off let it cool down. Checked fluids again. Restarted it and idled it around the yard. Very happy!! Around the block next time.

hardwaa · 09-15-2024, 03:32 AM

Managed to get a test drive in Friday after work, the 68 PASSED! Clean up is next.

hardwaa · 09-15-2024, 03:36 AM

It's funny that the truck never got driven while my buddy owned it but the bed got filled with stuff. Feels good to clean bed out and get truck ready to wash!

hardwaa · 09-15-2024, 03:37 AM

After a good wash!

hardwaa · 09-15-2024, 03:41 AM

Brought the truck back home Saturday evening!

07-30-2023, 09:17 PM	#76
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. 1967-68 CST wheel covers. Expensive and hard to find. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

07-30-2023, 09:24 PM	#77
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. I have always wanted to try this. I bought some 1969-1975 ish CST wheel covers. I remove the center caps from the CST wheel covers I bought. I gave them a quick scrub and put them on to get the idea. I will have my sticker buddy make me the stock sized 67-68 CST bowtie sticker to add to the center of my cheaper, shinier CST Hubcaps. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

08-06-2023, 03:41 PM	#78
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Bowtie trial! Stickers are next. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

10-03-2023, 01:03 PM	#79
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Stickers got done. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

10-03-2023, 01:05 PM	#80
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10-03-2023, 01:07 PM	#81
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Top Stock 67-68 CST wheel cover. Bottom my Poorboy special. I really like it! It's just something I have wanted to do. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

10-16-2023, 07:30 PM	#83
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Took these Saturday last pics...Truck is moving on to the next owner. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

10-17-2023, 01:48 AM	#84
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,745	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Sad to see it go. Was that planned? __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

10-17-2023, 08:25 AM	#85
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Yes it was planned. The 68 was going up forsale as soon as my 1959 GMC was drivable. A good buddy wanted the 68 so I sold it to him now. The 68 is staying in the "circle". I will continue to see it and be around it so it was an easy decision to let it go a little early. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

10-20-2023, 01:44 PM	#86
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. hardwaa, glad it is staying in the circle. look forward to seeing "build" of the '59.. will it/is in the section on the board here? also the "shed" pics is that at VPA (old so-cal)??

10-30-2023, 02:34 PM	#89
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. aahhh... I remember reading about the '59 now... and I figured it was a VPA.. LOL. I WAS HOPING to drive my '86 to Dino's... BUT... I decided NOW would be a good time to redo the steering! LOL so I am just finishing up a new gear box install & getting ready to have the colunm rebuilt and then re-install everything. Once I get everything buttoned up I will need to find a place...hhhmmmmm... to do a short test drive to...??? LOL!!

09-09-2024, 02:51 AM	#90
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. The deal was made today. I am buying my 68 back! The buddy I sold it to back in October 2023 hasn't touched it. I will be waking it up and getting back to driver status! It will be great to have the 68 again. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

09-13-2024, 08:48 AM	#93
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Went over Tuesday morn to get battery out of 68 and put it on the charger. Batt ended up getting replaced. The 68 was crucial to helping me get the 59 built and on the road, it makes me smile to use the 59 to get parts and supply's to get the 68 back to driver status! ( I changed the front clip and tailgate on my 59 GMC so it looks like a 56 Chevy, but I still call it my 59) Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

09-13-2024, 08:54 AM	#94
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Lubrication 2-4-6 combo pickle juice. Topical all over Valve terrain and left over in the block. Lubrication is the key to life ! Also installed a different temporary gas tank in the bed. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

09-13-2024, 08:55 AM	#95
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. 3 second bursts in the bores. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's



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09-13-2024, 08:57 AM	#96
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Pulled distributor, cranked oil pump to make oil psi then I cranked motor for multiple 5 and 10 second bursts to let lubrication work its way in everywhere. Then I put the sparkplugs back in, hooked up the coil wire, poured some gas down the carb and it fired up. Checked the fluids again and let it heat cycle. Shut it off let it cool down. Checked fluids again. Restarted it and idled it around the yard. Very happy!! Around the block next time. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

09-15-2024, 03:32 AM	#97
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Managed to get a test drive in Friday after work, the 68 PASSED! Clean up is next. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

09-15-2024, 03:36 AM	#98
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. It's funny that the truck never got driven while my buddy owned it but the bed got filled with stuff. Feels good to clean bed out and get truck ready to wash! Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

09-15-2024, 03:37 AM	#99
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. After a good wash! Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

09-15-2024, 03:41 AM	#100
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