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**Bowtie468** · 10-03-2012, 04:48 PM

Many thanks guys for the encouraging words . I'd especially like to thank a great personal friend, Kevin Morgan with Ronnie's Classic Rods in Nachitoches LA, for helping get this truck where it is today . Both in completition of the body and paint work that was remaining and the paint issues that showed up from the previous painter . We're going to go enjoy a week long of hot rods and classic cars at Cruisin the Coast then we'll get back on it and wrap this project up . I'm ready to drive the wheels off this thing !

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Bennett68C10 · 10-03-2012, 07:10 PM

Enjoy Cruisin the Coast Chris, that show is on my bucket list. One year i'll have to take a vacation and come down there. Make sure you take plenty of pictures and post them up those of us that can't make it.

HuggerCST · 10-03-2012, 08:47 PM

Yep Kevin (65streetcruiser) is the man when it comes to body and paint. (Even though he will never admit it) You couldn't have had a more suited person painting it, with his love for these old trucks. (Especially a '68) Nice work y'all! Now get that thing finished, I want to see it in print!
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darkhorse970 · 10-03-2012, 08:59 PM

I agree Wynne, I'm ready to see this truck on magazine covers!
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**Palf70Step** · 10-03-2012, 09:06 PM

I just wanna see it melt some tire

BossHogg69 · 10-04-2012, 10:03 AM

You have any info on the radiator/efan setup you're using? How about the catch can and the hard lines too? Awesome build, very inspirational!

longbed67 · 10-04-2012, 08:00 PM

Just read your build start to finish! What a stellar build!

pacman1967 · 10-04-2012, 10:37 PM

Just found this build, by far my favorite truck on the forum, glad to see some one do a black and white combo.

**Bowtie468** · 10-06-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Enjoy Cruisin the Coast Chris, that show is on my bucket list. One year i'll have to take a vacation and come down there. Make sure you take plenty of pictures and post them up those of us that can't make it.

Do that Keith . I promise you'll enjoy it ! I'll be sure to post some pics and i know Bill (Palf70step) has my back on that . He normally takes a thousand pics or more at this event.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I just wanna see it melt some tire

Lol. Bill, we may have to mount up some cheaper rubber then we'll melt as many sets as you'd like !

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

You have any info on the radiator/efan setup you're using? How about the catch can and the hard lines too? Awesome build, very inspirational!

Thanks Adam ! The aluminum radiator is by Entropy.It's a 2 row with 1.0" tubes Its the same one thats been discussed in detail on this site. The cooling fans are 11" Spal HP's with a total of 3000cfm. Im not sure of the brand on the catch can, it's a stainless unit that i bought at a show somewhere. Hardlines are 1/4" stainless that i bent myself.

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Originally Posted by longbed67

Just read your build start to finish! What a stellar build!

Thank you, Adam

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Originally Posted by pacman1967

Just found this build, by far my favorite truck on the forum, glad to see some one do a black and white combo.

Many thanks Marcus !

VA72C10 · 10-06-2012, 03:22 AM

Awesome truck! Really looking forward to the completed pics.....hard to pass up the e-level isn't it....I went from planning shraeder valves to dloe's manual valves to switchspeed to e-level

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**Bowtie468** · 10-07-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Awesome truck! Really looking forward to the completed pics.....hard to pass up the e-level isn't it....I went from planning shraeder valves to dloe's manual valves to switchspeed to e-level

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Oh yeah , I've got to have the e-level .
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Bennett68C10 · 10-07-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Awesome truck! Really looking forward to the completed pics.....hard to pass up the e-level isn't it....I went from planning shraeder valves to dloe's manual valves to switchspeed to e-level

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Oh yeah , I've got to have the e-level .
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Let me know how the Accuair works for you guys, I plan to run it on mine as well.

**superflysteiny** · 10-12-2012, 07:35 PM

Coming along nice can't wait to see it finished
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JWall · 11-01-2012, 01:11 PM

This truck is killer! Any new updates for me to drool over?

big_al_71 · 11-01-2012, 04:35 PM

I dont know how I have missed this build...

WOW very nice details !!!!!

Suscribed....I have arrived late to it but now I am in..

**Bowtie468** · 11-01-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

This truck is killer! Any new updates for me to drool over?

I've got a few things i've been working on . I'll get some pics up hopefully by tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I dont know how I have missed this build...

WOW very nice details !!!!!

Suscribed....I have arrived late to it but now I am in..

Welcome Al !!

**Bowtie468** · 11-01-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

This truck is killer! Any new updates for me to drool over?

I've got a few things i've been working on . I'll get some pics up hopefully by tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I dont know how I have missed this build...

WOW very nice details !!!!!

Suscribed....I have arrived late to it but now I am in..

Welcome Al !!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-02-2012, 07:40 AM

Cant wait this has been one of my favorite builds over the years of being on this board..

99-LS1-SS · 11-02-2012, 10:35 AM

Bowtie468, how do you like your gauge cluster? I bought a rebuilt one from LMC but, I really like the look of the one you have.

Is it hard to wire up? Would you do anything differently if you could?

99-LS1-SS · 11-02-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Here ya go ! Let me know if you need anything more specific.

Also, did you buy the bezel from them or did you have one already?

Thanks

**Bowtie468** · 11-02-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

Bowtie468, how do you like your gauge cluster? I bought a rebuilt one from LMC but, I really like the look of the one you have.

Is it hard to wire up? Would you do anything differently if you could?

I'm totally satisfied with the Dakota Digital setup . IMO , the ultimate backlighting color would be Teal . From my conversations with them, they have no plans to make that another color option . So i settled on blue. Wiring and setup are a breeze . The average guy with minimal auto electrical know how shouldn't have trouble. Instructions are pretty thorough .
Bezel was purchased from a board vendor . It's a simple bolt in.
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**Bowtie468** · 11-03-2012, 09:40 PM

finally took the time to get my park lights to come on with the headlights. Seems that Painless omits the needed wire now. If any of you guys installs the Painless Wiring harness (67-72), you will need to do this in order for it to function as original on 69-72 year models and it if want the park lights to be on with the headlights on 67-68 year models.

On this pic you can see the empty terminal slot on the connector. This is terminal #3 on the headlight switch and has voltage present ONLY when the switch is pulled fully out. Also in this pic you can see the terminal marked #7. Corresponds with #7 on the switch and has voltage present only in the middle position and feeds the park lamps.

**Bowtie468** · 11-03-2012, 09:48 PM

Simply add a jumper between terminals #3 and 7. When the headlights are on, you are feeding power to the park lamp terminal (#7) by means of terminal #3. The painless kit will come with extra terminals making it a breeze to do.
1st pic shows wire for #7 terminal being removed from the plug.
2nd pic shows the terminal location on the switch body.
3rd pic, clip the #7 terminal off the wire and replace with new terminal supplied in the parts kit. before crimping or soldering, add a second wire ( 3-4" long) to the terminal and bring this wire to the empty slot (#3) on the plug. Crimp or solder another terminal on the opposite end before inserting in the slot.

**Bowtie468** · 11-03-2012, 10:12 PM

Before and after !

BossHogg69 · 11-03-2012, 11:01 PM

I'm using that exact same harness - thanks for the tip and how-to pics.

10-03-2012, 04:48 PM	#351
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Many thanks guys for the encouraging words . I'd especially like to thank a great personal friend, Kevin Morgan with Ronnie's Classic Rods in Nachitoches LA, for helping get this truck where it is today . Both in completition of the body and paint work that was remaining and the paint issues that showed up from the previous painter . We're going to go enjoy a week long of hot rods and classic cars at Cruisin the Coast then we'll get back on it and wrap this project up . I'm ready to drive the wheels off this thing ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

10-03-2012, 07:10 PM	#352
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Enjoy Cruisin the Coast Chris, that show is on my bucket list. One year i'll have to take a vacation and come down there. Make sure you take plenty of pictures and post them up those of us that can't make it. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-03-2012, 08:47 PM	#353
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Yep Kevin (65streetcruiser) is the man when it comes to body and paint. (Even though he will never admit it) You couldn't have had a more suited person painting it, with his love for these old trucks. (Especially a '68) Nice work y'all! Now get that thing finished, I want to see it in print! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-03-2012, 08:59 PM	#354
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I agree Wynne, I'm ready to see this truck on magazine covers! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

10-03-2012, 09:06 PM	#355
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I just wanna see it melt some tire __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-04-2012, 10:03 AM	#356
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage You have any info on the radiator/efan setup you're using? How about the catch can and the hard lines too? Awesome build, very inspirational! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

10-04-2012, 08:00 PM	#357
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Just read your build start to finish! What a stellar build! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

10-04-2012, 10:37 PM	#358
pacman1967 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dannebrog NE Posts: 125	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Just found this build, by far my favorite truck on the forum, glad to see some one do a black and white combo. __________________ Marcus 1985 swb C10 Supercharged357/TH400 1972 lwb C20, Grandpa Al's Truck

10-06-2012, 03:22 AM	#360
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Awesome truck! Really looking forward to the completed pics.....hard to pass up the e-level isn't it....I went from planning shraeder valves to dloe's manual valves to switchspeed to e-level Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-12-2012, 07:35 PM	#363
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Coming along nice can't wait to see it finished Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

11-01-2012, 01:11 PM	#364
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage This truck is killer! Any new updates for me to drool over? __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-01-2012, 04:35 PM	#365
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I dont know how I have missed this build... WOW very nice details !!!!! Suscribed....I have arrived late to it but now I am in.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-02-2012, 07:40 AM	#368
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Cant wait this has been one of my favorite builds over the years of being on this board.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-02-2012, 10:35 AM	#369
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Bowtie468, how do you like your gauge cluster? I bought a rebuilt one from LMC but, I really like the look of the one you have. Is it hard to wire up? Would you do anything differently if you could? __________________ My 1972 2WD Blazer build 1984 K10 beater truck

11-03-2012, 09:40 PM	#372
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage finally took the time to get my park lights to come on with the headlights. Seems that Painless omits the needed wire now. If any of you guys installs the Painless Wiring harness (67-72), you will need to do this in order for it to function as original on 69-72 year models and it if want the park lights to be on with the headlights on 67-68 year models. On this pic you can see the empty terminal slot on the connector. This is terminal #3 on the headlight switch and has voltage present ONLY when the switch is pulled fully out. Also in this pic you can see the terminal marked #7. Corresponds with #7 on the switch and has voltage present only in the middle position and feeds the park lamps. Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide



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11-03-2012, 09:48 PM	#373
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Simply add a jumper between terminals #3 and 7. When the headlights are on, you are feeding power to the park lamp terminal (#7) by means of terminal #3. The painless kit will come with extra terminals making it a breeze to do. 1st pic shows wire for #7 terminal being removed from the plug. 2nd pic shows the terminal location on the switch body. 3rd pic, clip the #7 terminal off the wire and replace with new terminal supplied in the parts kit. before crimping or soldering, add a second wire ( 3-4" long) to the terminal and bring this wire to the empty slot (#3) on the plug. Crimp or solder another terminal on the opposite end before inserting in the slot. Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide Last edited by Bowtie468; 11-03-2012 at 10:05 PM.

11-03-2012, 10:12 PM	#374
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Before and after ! Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

11-03-2012, 11:01 PM	#375
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I'm using that exact same harness - thanks for the tip and how-to pics. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

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