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Re: my 68 shortbed build
today i got my new idler and pitman arms installed, now the whole front end is new, springs, spindals, balljoints, disc brakes hoses inner and outer tie rods, idler and pitman arm and controll arm shafts and shocks, now i just need to take it to work and throw it on the alignment rack.
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02-26-2009, 08:04 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
here are some pics of the dash
   
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02-26-2009, 08:21 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
I was gonna suggest to swap the heater controls and dvd player, don't know that the cables are long enough though...
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04-15-2009, 01:38 AM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
i got a new bumper on and ordered the grille chrome and headlight bezels
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04-15-2009, 08:30 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
nice truck it came along way...never read it cuz u couldnt tell wat the truck looked like fromt the pic it camealong way, and didnt know you were in hs either
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04-17-2009, 01:11 AM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
hhey awesome job on the build, question ,what color paint is that and what kind of paint is ? thanks in advance
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04-17-2009, 08:25 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
oldblue1968chevy, i finished hs last year,
sson20s its ppg orange
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04-18-2009, 12:11 AM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
cool thanks , nice truck again
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05-06-2009, 10:48 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
Truck looks sick man. I like your z71 too haha. How much did those ultra's run you if you dont mind me asking?
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05-12-2009, 03:51 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
lookin good
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06-18-2009, 10:49 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
i started putting my flowmasters on.
i got the holes cut in the crossmember and all the pipe welded, just need to hang it and take it in the have some tail pipes bent to fit,  
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06-18-2009, 11:21 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
very nice, she os gonna sound good
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06-19-2009, 04:22 AM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
Just went through this entire thread, nice truck man!
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06-24-2009, 10:43 AM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
Goooooood work read the whole thing
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07-09-2009, 09:25 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
time for some updates,
1. finished the exahust (sounds great) 2. got my new front bumper on 3. ordered a new aluminum radiator and new e-fan 4. got all the flaws out of the paint and buffed it 5. registered for good-guys (pacific northwest natinals) ill get some pics up tonight
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07-09-2009, 11:53 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
heres the pics
    
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07-10-2009, 01:02 AM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
looking good, now we just need a sound clip!
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07-10-2009, 01:24 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
video please
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07-11-2009, 01:16 AM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
okok ill get a sound clip soon
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10-25-2009, 11:04 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
i decided it was time to get back to work on the truck.
today i started pulling the clip off to shave the fire wall and finaly get some bags under it!!   found i have a bent lower contorl arm on the right side    little bit of rust behind the heater cowl but nothing i cant fix 
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10-25-2009, 11:33 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
Truck looks great. Are you going to fill in the wire gutter as well? I got mine done. I think the extra work is well worth difference when its all painted.
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10-25-2009, 11:42 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
yeas i will be shaving the wire gutter
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10-26-2009, 03:25 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
Lookin good
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10-27-2009, 01:32 PM
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Re: my 68 shortbed build
turned out nice...
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