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allen123 · 09-16-2008, 04:37 PM

Your truck makes me want to paint mine orange

cstm68 · 09-20-2008, 11:52 PM

tinight i started on my brake conversion, i got the old master off and im ready to bench bleed the new one and install it. i just need to get some new hard lines from the prop valve to the frame,

cstm68 · 09-21-2008, 11:16 PM

today i tore appart all the old front suspention and got the upper and lower control arms cleaned and painted. tomarow i will try to get all the suspention put on and finnish the master cylinder

i had to cut the rivits off to get the upper ball joints out

and check out the old coils that look like they were torched to lower it.

msgross · 09-22-2008, 10:26 AM

I think you need a few more exhaust clamps!

cstm68 · 09-22-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I think you need a few more exhaust clamps!

haha yea thoes are just ther untill i get the exhaust re done i didnt want to waste all the welding wire if thats just gunna come off and get thrown away.

ulakovic22 · 09-22-2008, 01:07 PM

Any pictures of the interior now that you have it finished? I'm interested in doing something similar in regards to a center console.

cstm68 · 09-22-2008, 10:37 PM

got the front all put together. i love how low it is but i need to fix that the wheel wells sit on the front tires.

cstm68 · 09-30-2008, 08:44 PM

the front is done and i got the rear coils in. now i just need to put the c notch in and the lowerinf blocks the bring the back down some more.

68 short step · 09-30-2008, 09:07 PM

yelp that is what it needed, to be lowered

joe231 · 09-30-2008, 09:36 PM

wow, NICE!
that looks pretty low for static...can you turn your wheels fully with out rubbing?

joe231 · 10-09-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

wow, NICE!
that looks pretty low for static...can you turn your wheels fully with out rubbing?

just curious

cstm68 · 10-09-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

just curious

yes i can turn fine, i have anly had it rub once, i hit a small speed bump kinda fast to see if it would rub, but when i lower the back the rest it should bring the front up a little

pissonNOS · 09-30-2008, 11:43 PM

what are the specs on those wheels i like them

cstm68 · 09-30-2008, 11:54 PM

the wheels are 20x 9 flair ultra 296 's the tires are toyo proxes st 275/40/20
the offset is medium newer suv offset

cstm68 · 10-08-2008, 11:52 PM

im doe with the front disc swap. here are some pics

kcjones · 01-05-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

im doe with the front disc swap. here are some pics

Did you keep the 327 emblem? Looks righteous!
Love the build, love the truck...be sure to post up some more pics when you change the rear height.

cstm68 · 01-08-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kcjones

Did you keep the 327 emblem? Looks righteous!
Love the build, love the truck...be sure to post up some more pics when you change the rear height.

yes the 327 emblems will be staying, untill i build a new motor...

wink wink!

nuke1 · 10-09-2008, 12:30 AM

the truck looks sooooooooo good. you have offiacially been saved for future reference onto my computer. AWESOME!!!!!

cstm68 · 10-09-2008, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuke1

the truck looks sooooooooo good. you have offiacially been saved for future reference onto my computer. AWESOME!!!!!

haha thanx man

cstm68 · 11-02-2008, 09:34 PM

i bought a new truck a few days ago, it getting a 6'' lift 35's and 20's

allen123 · 11-02-2008, 11:52 PM

nice
can you post some interior pics like of your center console again
and how much did your whole gauge set up sost you like the bezel and everything

cstm68 · 11-03-2008, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allen123

nice
can you post some interior pics like of your center console again
and how much did your whole gauge set up sost you like the bezel and everything

i spent about $400-$450 on the gauges but i made the bezel myself out of 1/8 inch aluminum, i will take a few more pics of the console tomarow and post them.

cstm68 · 12-03-2008, 02:15 AM

new one is now lifted

Spray-Bomb · 12-03-2008, 02:48 AM

Cant wait to see the rear down

Just FYI, lowering the rear wont affect the tire clearance on the front, as the wheels are the pivot point

Whats the plan for the VW pan in the pic of the parts getting painted ???

joe231 · 12-03-2008, 08:57 AM

damn dood,
you gots lots o' nice rides for a young 'un

09-16-2008, 04:37 PM	#1
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: my 68 shortbed build Your truck makes me want to paint mine orange __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

09-20-2008, 11:52 PM	#2
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build tinight i started on my brake conversion, i got the old master off and im ready to bench bleed the new one and install it. i just need to get some new hard lines from the prop valve to the frame, __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

09-21-2008, 11:16 PM	#3
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build today i tore appart all the old front suspention and got the upper and lower control arms cleaned and painted. tomarow i will try to get all the suspention put on and finnish the master cylinder i had to cut the rivits off to get the upper ball joints out and check out the old coils that look like they were torched to lower it. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB Last edited by cstm68; 11-10-2008 at 11:31 PM.

09-22-2008, 10:26 AM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: my 68 shortbed build I think you need a few more exhaust clamps! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-22-2008, 01:07 PM	#6
ulakovic22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lantana, TX Posts: 419	Re: my 68 shortbed build Any pictures of the interior now that you have it finished? I'm interested in doing something similar in regards to a center console.

09-22-2008, 10:37 PM	#7
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build got the front all put together. i love how low it is but i need to fix that the wheel wells sit on the front tires. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

09-30-2008, 08:44 PM	#8
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build the front is done and i got the rear coils in. now i just need to put the c notch in and the lowerinf blocks the bring the back down some more. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

09-30-2008, 09:07 PM	#9
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my 68 shortbed build yelp that is what it needed, to be lowered

09-30-2008, 09:36 PM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: my 68 shortbed build wow, NICE! that looks pretty low for static...can you turn your wheels fully with out rubbing? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-30-2008, 11:43 PM	#13
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: my 68 shortbed build what are the specs on those wheels i like them __________________ 69 GMC bagged

09-30-2008, 11:54 PM	#14
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build the wheels are 20x 9 flair ultra 296 's the tires are toyo proxes st 275/40/20 the offset is medium newer suv offset __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB Last edited by cstm68; 09-30-2008 at 11:59 PM.

10-08-2008, 11:52 PM	#15
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build im doe with the front disc swap. here are some pics __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

10-09-2008, 12:30 AM	#18
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: my 68 shortbed build the truck looks sooooooooo good. you have offiacially been saved for future reference onto my computer. AWESOME!!!!! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

11-02-2008, 09:34 PM	#20
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build i bought a new truck a few days ago, it getting a 6'' lift 35's and 20's __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

11-02-2008, 11:52 PM	#21
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: my 68 shortbed build nice can you post some interior pics like of your center console again and how much did your whole gauge set up sost you like the bezel and everything __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen



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12-03-2008, 02:15 AM	#23
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build new one is now lifted __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

12-03-2008, 02:48 AM	#24
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: my 68 shortbed build Cant wait to see the rear down Just FYI, lowering the rear wont affect the tire clearance on the front, as the wheels are the pivot point Whats the plan for the VW pan in the pic of the parts getting painted ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 12-03-2008 at 03:07 AM.

12-03-2008, 08:57 AM	#25
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