Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage

[darkhorse970]

I believe that this is gonna be the coolest truck on this forum, BAR NONE!!

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by killer71

Who's layin down your paint?
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Kevin Morgan with Ronnies in Natchitoches

[Bennett68C10]

Any updates Chris, this truck is so sweet

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Any updates Chris, this truck is so sweet

Hey Keith , sorry for the delay ! The last month has been so busy trying to get this thing finished, I really neglected this thread . I'll have to back up in the thread and see where I left off. Currently the truck is complete minus the bed . When I raised the bed floor , I had never sectioned the inner bed panels to make the body lines line up with the ones on the wheel tubs . That is now done but they are sitting in slick sand at the moment . I actually pulled the plug on getting this thing down to CTC in two weeks. Ill just bring the Nova instead . Just not enough time to get her complete . We were going to bring it with a fresh coat of black epoxy on the bed but I'll just wait till its complete before bringing it out . I'll update first chance i get !
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[67cheby]

CAN ----NOT----WAIT ......to see it !!

[superflysteiny]

come on lets see it

[Bennett68C10]

Sweet can't wait to see some pics of your progress
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[moggey01]

Really like what you got going on there. I was thinking something similar looking fpr paint LOL I guess its time to go back to the drawing board. Anyway real nice work.

[chapster]

Bowie you are killing us here, we need pics..........

One of my favourite builds on the forum.
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[STOCKISH]

Dying for updates. Cant wait to see it.

[67c10rustbuket]

Just read your build, great looking truck and a lot of fine detail. The mirror finish paint is out of this world!!

[Bowtie468]

Sorry guys ! ive got a few pics now.

I really liked Mike's (67cheby) lower control arm washers from Michigan Metal Works. Liked them so much that i jumped on the lathe and whipped up a set for my arms. Polished them up and then powdercoated them clear. Looks much better IMO.

[Bowtie468]

Wiring done ! (except for the rear taillights, since the bed is not installed yet.
Nonetheless, we have lights. Also a shot of the hood letters courtesy of Trim Parts.

[babyblueoval]

Nice!

[Bennett68C10]

looks awesome Chris
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[Bowtie468]

Thanks ! Here's a piece that i actually wasted time on. When time and cash were running a little low, i decided to control the bags with paddle valves and then just do the Accuair later. This is the console for the valves that i came up with. Now that the truck wont make the deadline, i'll be pulling this out and going with the original plans. Pic may not show it but it actually comes from under the seat the turns upward.Paddle valves and gauges are from Boris (way2lo2)
Also showing the vacuum pump for the power brakes. Still need to find a place to mount it. Its a CVR unit that will pull 20 in. On demand setup that will kick in anytime engine vac falls below 12 in.

[Palf70Step]

Beautiful work Chris!!

[Bowtie468]

Thank you Bill ! I may be heading your way a day earlier than planned. I'd like to catch Jay Leno at Beau Rivage' on Saturday evening. Only 6 more days !!

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[Palf70Step]

Yep

[Racie]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Thank you Bill ! I may be heading your way a day earlier than planned. I'd like to catch Jay Leno at Beau Rivage' on Saturday evening. Only 6 more days !!

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Damn thats a nice mirror!

[Racie]

Damn thats a nice mirror painted truck!

[Bennett68C10]

Your paint looks incredible, can't wait to see a pic of you truck all together and out shining in the sun
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[mightymouse]

hands down , this is my favorite truck.. ever! ,great job

[67cheby]

this truck is INSANELY BEAUTIFUL !! Hat is off to you !!

[raull]

beautiful indeed !!!!!!!