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**68bowtie** · 01-17-2013, 11:42 PM

never really been a huge fan of red (i'm a blue kinda guy) but dude thats gonna be slick.
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shawno72 · 01-18-2013, 12:04 AM

It's funny you mention that cause when I first got the truck I said I'm glad they painted white

Then as I started replacing and fixin the interior the red dash and roof started to grow on till one day I said the original red looks really good. Now I look at red trucks with the 67-68 front end and I say that looks so good with the chrome accents
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**68bowtie** · 01-18-2013, 01:51 AM

my truck was originally white with "red vinyl trim" probly looked a lot like yours does now. unfortunately all thats left from the original truck is the frame and doors!

agree on the chrome...
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shawno72 · 01-19-2013, 05:11 PM

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hatred · 01-19-2013, 06:08 PM

Hey Shawn, How hard was it to install the cable gas pedal? I have the stuff to do it, just not totally understanding the steps...

Truck is coming along nicely! Thanks again for the help on that headlight relay some time back =)

shawno72 · 01-19-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hatred

Hey Shawn, How hard was it to install the cable gas pedal? I have the stuff to do it, just not totally understanding the steps...

Truck is coming along nicely! Thanks again for the help on that headlight relay some time back =)

Its actually quite easy. Follow the instructions that come with the kit, check here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=lfd+gas+pedal
let me go take some pics.

shawno72 · 01-19-2013, 06:26 PM

What I did was remove the old gas pedal, then make the hole for the cable which for some reason was a lot higher up the body than I expected. There is a dimple in the body, a point where from the factory there is a little divet in the metal. I want to say its about 4-6" above the old hole for the pedal rod. Drill a 1/2" hole through that dimple up high and then take a flat file and file it till its a perfect 1/2" square. Then mount your new pedal to the LFD adapter and run your cable through the hole in the engine comparment til the little square plastic thingy clicks into place on your firewall. Then just connect it to the pedal and the bracket on your carb. Hope this helps, let me know if you need any more pics or help.
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CC69Rat · 01-19-2013, 09:07 PM

Looks great buddy!
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shawno72 · 01-19-2013, 10:03 PM

Thanks Chad. Its always an ongoing process.
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Bennett68C10 · 01-20-2013, 12:21 AM

Great choice on painting it back to the original Red, in my opinion nothing looks better than a Bright Red 67-68. Mine will be red too, there is no way I'm going to paint it back the original Blue/White. I know you see alot of red and people always tell me not to do it cause there are too many red trucks but I just don't care. Red is my favorite color and it just looks amazing on our trucks. I like the Red/White combo Chad suggested, I was thinking about that for mine. Red with a white grill, roof and letters in tailgate.
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shawno72 · 01-25-2013, 12:01 PM

Ok guys here is an update I have been waiting for since I bought the truck. I dropped my Th350 core next door at the transmission shop for it to be rebuilt

I really want the 700r4 but for now this will do. Besides these guys are really hooking me up. Props to Lodi Transmission!! Thank you Ron and Larry!!

Rusbuilt · 01-25-2013, 12:05 PM

Sweet Shawn! How long before they will have it ready?

shawno72 · 01-25-2013, 12:15 PM

Well they will probably get it apart today and see if the drum and stuff is still good for a rebuild. Hopefully by early next week but really since they are giving me the homie discount I'm not to worried

NewType72 · 01-25-2013, 12:23 PM

Awe man I was gonna drop a 700r4 in within the next three months you coulda had my bullet proof th350.

but that's awesome man I love my little th350 shifts real good an I've never had any issues at all with it can't wait to hear about your swap
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shawno72 · 01-25-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NewType72

Awe man I was gonna drop a 700r4 in within the next three months you coulda had my bullet proof th350.

but that's awesome man I love my little th350 shifts real good an I've never had any issues at all with it can't wait to hear about your swap
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I appreciate it man but for what these guys are gonna charge me I couldn't pass up a fresh new tranny

NewType72 · 01-25-2013, 01:20 PM

No never I always love new stuff myself

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**Racer2172** · 01-25-2013, 03:12 PM

Nice truck, Im in for the ride.

shawno72 · 01-25-2013, 03:14 PM

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Nice truck, Im in for the ride.

Thank you.

67chevy1series · 01-25-2013, 03:49 PM

Why did you switch to a 72 gas pedal? And that's what that simple is for on the firewall! Haha always wondered. I always thought it was to high for the 71 72 pedal... I'm thinking about doing a cheaters version of this conversion...
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shawno72 · 01-25-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

Why did you switch to a 72 gas pedal? And that's what that simple is for on the firewall! Haha always wondered. I always thought it was to high for the 71 72 pedal... I'm thinking about doing a cheaters version of this conversion...
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For me it was strictly to get rid of the rod to the carb on my V8. Plus I think it looks better up off the floor

67chevy1series · 01-25-2013, 04:50 PM

oh ok. yeah ive thought up a way to get the pedal off the floor while still using all the toehr 67 70 gas pedal components.... i might try it on one of my extra 67 70 gas pedal pivot rod. ill put it in the 67 for a little while see if i like it lol

shawno72 · 01-25-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

oh ok. yeah ive thought up a way to get the pedal off the floor while still using all the toehr 67 70 gas pedal components.... i might try it on one of my extra 67 70 gas pedal pivot rod. ill put it in the 67 for a little while see if i like it lol

I would like to see some pics of how you do it.

Dinos63 · 01-25-2013, 05:58 PM

Total miss this thread, But i just went through the whole thread nice work shawno

shawno72 · 01-25-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

Total miss this thread, But i just went through the whole thread nice work shawno

Thanks Dino, maybe this year I'll make it out to your get down

HotRod C/10 · 01-25-2013, 08:00 PM

Borg Warner, Alto, or Raybestos clutches....they all rock.....CONGRATS!

01-17-2013, 11:42 PM	#251
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,743	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread never really been a huge fan of red (i'm a blue kinda guy) but dude thats gonna be slick. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

01-18-2013, 12:04 AM	#252
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread It's funny you mention that cause when I first got the truck I said I'm glad they painted white Then as I started replacing and fixin the interior the red dash and roof started to grow on till one day I said the original red looks really good. Now I look at red trucks with the 67-68 front end and I say that looks so good with the chrome accents Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-18-2013, 01:51 AM	#253
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,743	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread my truck was originally white with "red vinyl trim" probly looked a lot like yours does now. unfortunately all thats left from the original truck is the frame and doors! agree on the chrome... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

01-19-2013, 05:11 PM	#254
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-19-2013, 06:08 PM	#255
hatred Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Denham Springs, La. Posts: 257	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Hey Shawn, How hard was it to install the cable gas pedal? I have the stuff to do it, just not totally understanding the steps... Truck is coming along nicely! Thanks again for the help on that headlight relay some time back =) __________________ 05 QSM GTO - M6, Corsa, King Springs 70 SWB CST - 350/Auto, Foose 18/17 I upset whiners too....

01-19-2013, 06:26 PM	#257
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread What I did was remove the old gas pedal, then make the hole for the cable which for some reason was a lot higher up the body than I expected. There is a dimple in the body, a point where from the factory there is a little divet in the metal. I want to say its about 4-6" above the old hole for the pedal rod. Drill a 1/2" hole through that dimple up high and then take a flat file and file it till its a perfect 1/2" square. Then mount your new pedal to the LFD adapter and run your cable through the hole in the engine comparment til the little square plastic thingy clicks into place on your firewall. Then just connect it to the pedal and the bracket on your carb. Hope this helps, let me know if you need any more pics or help. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-19-2013, 09:07 PM	#258
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Looks great buddy! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-19-2013, 10:03 PM	#259
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Thanks Chad. Its always an ongoing process. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-20-2013, 12:21 AM	#260
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Great choice on painting it back to the original Red, in my opinion nothing looks better than a Bright Red 67-68. Mine will be red too, there is no way I'm going to paint it back the original Blue/White. I know you see alot of red and people always tell me not to do it cause there are too many red trucks but I just don't care. Red is my favorite color and it just looks amazing on our trucks. I like the Red/White combo Chad suggested, I was thinking about that for mine. Red with a white grill, roof and letters in tailgate. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-25-2013, 12:01 PM	#261
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Ok guys here is an update I have been waiting for since I bought the truck. I dropped my Th350 core next door at the transmission shop for it to be rebuilt I really want the 700r4 but for now this will do. Besides these guys are really hooking me up. Props to Lodi Transmission!! Thank you Ron and Larry!! __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-25-2013, 12:05 PM	#262
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Sweet Shawn! How long before they will have it ready? __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

01-25-2013, 12:15 PM	#263
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Well they will probably get it apart today and see if the drum and stuff is still good for a rebuild. Hopefully by early next week but really since they are giving me the homie discount I'm not to worried __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-25-2013, 12:23 PM	#264
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Awe man I was gonna drop a 700r4 in within the next three months you coulda had my bullet proof th350. but that's awesome man I love my little th350 shifts real good an I've never had any issues at all with it can't wait to hear about your swap Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-25-2013, 01:20 PM	#266
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread No never I always love new stuff myself Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-25-2013, 03:12 PM	#267
Racer2172 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 319	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Nice truck, Im in for the ride. __________________ 65 C-10 Times gone by(Sons truck)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...92#post6164692 70 C-30 Tow truck AKA Highlighter 02 Silverado 2500 HD CUCVII Tow Rig/DD 1968 C10 Project Quarantine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804800 1980 Buick Regal Dirt Stock car



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01-25-2013, 03:49 PM	#269
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Why did you switch to a 72 gas pedal? And that's what that simple is for on the firewall! Haha always wondered. I always thought it was to high for the 71 72 pedal... I'm thinking about doing a cheaters version of this conversion... Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2013, 04:50 PM	#271
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread oh ok. yeah ive thought up a way to get the pedal off the floor while still using all the toehr 67 70 gas pedal components.... i might try it on one of my extra 67 70 gas pedal pivot rod. ill put it in the 67 for a little while see if i like it lol

01-25-2013, 05:58 PM	#273
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Total miss this thread, But i just went through the whole thread nice work shawno __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-25-2013, 08:00 PM	#275
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