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1968gmc |
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13 | 20.97% |
68 Stepside |
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4 | 6.45% |
greens69 |
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25 | 40.32% |
boilrman |
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6 | 9.68% |
gr8scott51 |
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7 | 11.29% |
71402bb |
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7 | 11.29% |
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#1 |
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Location: Rockwell, NC
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Please note, the poll has been extended one day due to the board down time. ~Thanks Liz
1968gmc GENARAL: GMC 1968 owned truck sence 1999 found truck in autotrader seller was asking $4200 cdn, I picked it up for $1900 cdn. chassi: coils all around disk brakes 3"drop rear,2"drop front spring and 2.5 drop spindels for the front. spindels from Mcgaughy. rear brakes stock steering colum from 1970 truck non tilt tires are cooper cobras front 255/60/15, rear 275/60/15 rims 15x8 brand evergrate 3.73 non posie. body 2000 ford yellow and 76-72 chev truck white roof local bodyman (freind) shaven gas hole and antenna, rear roll pan acrilic paint intriuor charcole ford bench seat stock wireing costom door panels jvc cd player no air gauge from 67 tandum truck with air pressuure gauge engine 350 chev edelbrock rv cam stock head edelbrock valve cvr edelbrock intake & carb stock ignition headman header, duel exaust,turbo mufflers trans th 350 stock torque shift kit stock shifter shortand driveshaft |
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gr8scott51
My 1968 Chevrolet C10 started life as a plumber's fleet truck, or at least that's what the build sheet says. It was originally a stripped down 6 cylinder 3 on the tree. The only options being the heater and panoramic rear window. No dome light, no cigarette lighter, no radio. It has always been some shade of yellow. I've owned it for almost 4 years. I was just going to lower it and put some rims on it. Instead I did this: It now has a Bowtie Performance 350 with an RV cam and late model Corvette heads, Edelbrock intake and 4 barrel carb, HEI distributor, Cermachromed 2" ramhorns dump in to 40 series Flowmasters that exit at the bumper through 2-1/2" pipes. It's backed up with a T5 five speed tranny taken from an '85-'86 S10 with a final drive of 0.72 to 1, using an 11" clutch from an '85-'89 Astro van and a modified S10 drive shaft connecting to the stock 3.73 rear gears. This combination allows me to cruise at 80 turning about 2600 rpm. The gears in turn spin the 235/70 15 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s on powdercoated truck rallyes. I used Corvette trim rings and 4X4 center caps to finish the rims. The bowties in the middle of the caps are from wrecking yard hubcaps that are glued in the center caps. The cab got the obligatory rocker panel replacement along with floor boards and door bottoms. The finish body work and Corvette Millenium yellow paint (over a bright white sealer to make it jump) were done by Buffalo Restorations in Puyallup (pew-al-up). My favorite exterior piece is the mid-80s El Camino bumper that was narrowed 9-1/2" and rechromed. The rotten wood was removed from the box and a steel one taken from a fleetside welded in it's place, then sprayed with Rhino Lining. I rebuilt the suspension using a 3"/5" drop kit from Early Classic Enterprises that included shocks, springs, shock relocators and an adjustable panhard bar. The front end was rebuilt using a kit from Classic Performance Parts and I added a sway bar. The drum brakes have been completely rebuilt with all new parts. The Armstrong steering was replaced with Austin (power) steering. I left the gas tank in the cab (no odors so far) and installed a gray bench seat taken from a '90s Silverado. The stock gages were replaced with a billet aluminum unit from Boese Engineering and Dolphin gages. Opting to not cut the dash, I installed a Custom Autosound USA 6 AM/FM unit with a 6 CD changer under the seat and kick panel speakers. I'm not happy with this setup. The sterring wheel is a fat gray unit from a Cavalier. A cup holder from a late model Chevy pickup holds my cold barley pops. Air conditioning is supplied by the wing windows at 80 mph. I wish I had found this forum before I even bought a truck. I probably wouldn't have started with such a rust bucket, and if I'd found this site sooner, I would have replaced the cab and powder coated the frame. It was an honor to be nominated - thanks oldiron (Dennis). |
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68 Stepside ( send me some pics and I'll add em in TJ )
General Manufacturer: Chevrolet Year: 1968 How long have you owned this truck?: 4 years History behind the truck: I bought the truck as a driver, without thoroughly thinking it through. The paint looked nice, and it ran and drove good. I drove the truck from May of '99 through late November of '99. By late November, most of the problems that the truck had became quite obvious. For one, it had developed a "death rattle" in the front end anywhere from 50-60 MPH. Another problem was the engine. Although I knew it wasn't a powerhouse when I purchased the truck, I think the "snake oil" that had been put in by the dealer was starting to wear thin. In a matter of a few days, the oil pressure on the truck went from 30psi hot, to ~5psi hot. When pulled apart, the #4 exhaust lifter had chucked it's retaining spring, the lifter valley was cracked, and upon full disassembly, the engine was also found to have mismatched rods. That's where you'd think the "project" begins, and it sorta does. Shortly after the engine decided to go belly up, I noticed a little bubbling in the front corner of the passenger door. So I decided to do what any good truck owner would do....I decided to sand the spot to bare metal, fill the pinholes with a mig welder, and try to match the paint the best I could. Upon sanding that area of the door, I sanded into a bunch of bondo. I was pretty discouraged because of the filler, so I decided to "investigate" a little further. Here's where the fun really begins. I kept sanding on different panels of the truck, and kept finding bondo. In some places it was nearly a half inch thick. The real kicker was that there weren't any rust holes or anything. The worst the bondo covered up was a few dents. At that point, I was pretty sick of even looking at the truck, so I didn't do much to it for the next few years, other than drop in a mild engine, and do occasional burnouts...lol Although I was quite tired of the truck, I kept buying parts here and there (which are outlined below), and this summer, I've hit it hard. I'm hoping next spring it'll be back on the road reliably. Sorry for being so long winded...but that's my story. Chassis Suspension type: Coils Front Brakes: Stock Drum Modifications: Soon to have a 2 1/2" x 4" lowering kit, power steering, power brakes, and 6-lug discs. Rear Brakes: Stock Drum Steering: Manual Front and rear tire/wheel type: Mismatched tires, 6x5.5 Corvette Rally Wheels Front differential type / Gears: N/A Rear differential type / Gears: Truck 12 bolt, 3.73 gears, open carrier Body Color Scheme: Flat black (mostly) Bodyman: Myself Modifications: Soon to have shaved door handles, customized stock-type fender emblems, smooth rear tailgate. Paint Type: Rattle-can Painter: Myself Interior Color: Grey seat, black dash pad, black door panels, black and silver (67) glovebox door, no carpet. Material: Cloth/vinyl Upholsterer: Unknown Wiring: Stock GM Modifications: Soon to have a full autometer phantom gauge cluster, sound deadening material on the floors, and hopefully a tilt column. Steering wheel/Column: Stock auto column, Z34 steering wheel. Stereo/Speakers/Amps: In the works, not sure on head unit, but a punch 400a4 amp with a 1.0 farad cap, pushing 2 Kicker Comp VR 12's. Air Conditioning: N/A Instrument Gauges: Stock gauge-type cluster for the time being. Engine Cubic Inch: 406 Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camshaft: mild RV cam Cylinder heads: Stock 882's, worked over slightly. Valve Covers: Moroso Chrome, will be M/T black crinkle covers again soon. Intake Manifold: Edelbrock Torker II, soon to be Performer RPM Ignition System: Stock HEI Exhaust type: Headers/dual glasspacks Transmission Automatic / Standard: TH350 Automatic. Torque Converter: Stock (soon to be 2200 stall). Modifications: None at this time, looking to go with a Tremec TKO sometime in the near future. Shifter type: Stock column shift. Drive Shaft: One piece. |
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greens69
****** Truck Information ****** General Manufacturer: Chevrolet Year:1969 How long have you owned this truck?:6yrs History behind the truck: Chassis Suspension type:lowered 4 & 6 Front Brakesisc Modifications: Rear Brakesrum Steering:stock power Front and rear tire/wheel type:20: B. Coddington Stingrays Front differential type / Gears: Rear differential type / Gears: Body Color Scheme:PPG copperhead/ white, Bodyman Modifications:shaved tailgate handle Paint Type:PPG/HOK Painter:Maxwell Designs/Pat Maxwell Interior Color:Black/White Material:Houndstooth Upholsterer:Myself Wiring:Stock Modifications: Steering wheel/Column:Billet Specialties/Stock Stereo/Speakers/Amps:Alpine/Rockford Fosgate Air Conditioning:Stock Instrument Gauges:Autometer Engine Cubic Inch:350 Manufacturer:GM Camshaft:stk Cylinder heads:stk Valve Covers:stk Intake Manifold:1990 fuel injection Ignition System:HEI Exhaust type:stock Transmission Automatic / Standard:AUTO Torque Converter:stk Modifications:none Shifter type:stock Drive Shaft: one piece |
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71402bb
****** Truck Information ****** General Manufacturer: Chevrolet Year: 1967 small window How long have you owned this truck?: 6 months History behind the truck: Original 10000 lb GVW 133 inch wheelbase cab/chassis dually. Started life with a 327, now has 396 BB. Has been a true working truck it's entire life and still used daily in a lawn maintenance business. At some point a PO installed the 396, added the oak flatbed and dual side mounted tanks. 1969 front sheet metal was added too. For a northeast truck, this one is a true survivor. This is not a glamour truck or weekend driver. We work it. The best option this truck has is it pays for itself! Chassis Suspension type: Stock 10000 lb GVW 1 ton, coils front 10 leafs and helpers in rear Brakes: Power Drum Modifications: None Steering: Armstrong Front and rear tire/wheel type: 16 inch Budd wheels on front, dually rear Rear differential type / Gears: Eaton/Corporate 4:54 gears Body Modifications: Custom oak flatbed Paint Type: Med red NAPA commercial paint Interior Color: Blue, truck was originally blue Wiring: Stock Modifications: Late model bench, sun roof Steering wheel/Column: Stock 67 3 spoke Stereo/Speakers/Amps: Uncut dash, no radio Air Conditioning: Dual manual climate control Instrument Gauges: Stock Engine Cubic Inch: 396 1969 Chevelle Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camshaft: Stock Cylinder heads: Stock Valve Covers: Stock Intake Manifold: Stock Ignition System: Points Exhaust type: Dual w/headers Transmission Standard: SM420 standard 4 speed Modifications: None Shifter type: Stock Drive Shaft: Stock Since purchased we have rewired the entire truck to replace the 35 years of spliced harnesses. We also installed the correct master cylinder, new front shocks and starter. Other than that it is as we purchased it. Future plans include: 1. Reinstall a stock bench seat (thanks VTBlazer!) 2. Reinstall in-cab gas tank (thanks VTBlazer!) 3. Install stock manifolds and exhaust. Headers have to go! 4. Put on the correct 67 front clip 5. Keep working it! |
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boilrman
General Manufacturer: Chevrolet Year: 1970 How long have you owned this truck?: 2 years History behind the truck: Very abused work truck. Sat for approx 10 years with junk piled high in both the cab and bed. Chassis Suspension type: Coil w/overloads Front Brakes: Drum Modifications: added P/S Rear Brakes: Drum Steering: Power Front and rear tire/wheel type: LT265/75/16 Front differential type / Gears: N/A Rear differential type / Gears: Eaton / 4:56 Body Color Scheme: Solid color Bodyman Myself Modifications: cassette player, to come are steering whell, newer style seat, spray in bedliner and toolbox painted to match truck Paint Type: DuPont Chromabase Spectramaster GM134K Painter: Myself Interior Color: green/gray Material: original w/seatcover Upholsterer: N/A Wiring: original Modifications: cut dash to install cassette player Steering wheel/Column: Grant wood wheel(someday) / original column Stereo/Speakers/Amps: Pioneer Air Conditioning: n/a Instrument Gauges: usual Engine Cubic Inch: 250 I6 bored .030 over Manufacturer: Chevy Camshaft: unknown Cylinder heads: unknown Valve Covers: original Intake Manifold: original Ignition System: original Exhaust type: single w/ glasspack Transmission Automatic / Standard: standard Torque Converter: n/a Modifications: none Shifter type: 4 speed Drive Shaft: 2 peice I want to Thank You for considering my truck. Been some hard work off and on for just under a year. |
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada
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Scotty for PRESIDENT!! uhmmmmm...... I mean Scotty for TOTM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Bremerton, WA
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I'm getting murdered here!! Of course, I voted for greens69, too. Tim, I decline the nomination for President - I hope I'm not as stupid as those that are interested in the position now!
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