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VA72C10 · 10-24-2010, 08:57 AM

Looking good...like you said, a little heat and a little persuasion

Worth a lot more than $10 now

cstm68 · 11-04-2010, 10:26 PM

today i got the seat frame cleaned up and painted the parts that will show when its done, next step is to taker the seat to the the upholstery shop to have the houndstooth put on, also got my seat belt buckles cleaned up and painted,
does anyone know were i can have them redone with black belts??

VA72C10 · 11-04-2010, 10:48 PM

I have a guy local to me that redoes them and has the original style webbing...pm me if you want his info. He did a black set for me and they looked great.

oldblue1968chevy · 11-04-2010, 10:51 PM

Truck looks amazing! Very inspring to a 18 year old, what funded this truck and did you paint it yourself?

cstm68 · 11-07-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Truck looks amazing! Very inspring to a 18 year old, what funded this truck and did you paint it yourself?

funded by myself, i bought it 6 years ago when i was 14 for $200
and yes i did all the paint myself

cstm68 · 11-07-2010, 10:34 PM

i changed my mind on my inner fenders and am now going with 1/2 fenders, so today i cut the fenders and made some blacks that will weld the the back of the fender and then bolt to the bottom of the fire wall through the floor under the carpet

i started with some 1x1 square tube and drilled some holes then welded a 2 nuts the the inside of each hole, then i was feeling fancy so i boxed in the ends

oldblue1968chevy · 11-08-2010, 08:36 PM

Nice man! Love the batt. hold down.

What exactly are the lil square things? They look good whatever they are!

cstm68 · 11-09-2010, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Nice man! Love the batt. hold down.

What exactly are the lil square things? They look good whatever they are!

haha thanx, the square blocks are going to be welded to the back of the 1/2 fenders and will be used to bolt thm to the fire wall, there will be two holes drilled on the floor neer the high beam switch and same place on the pass side and the bolt heads will be hidden under the carpet, i will put some pics up when i get them installed that will explain it better, haha

cstm68 · 11-09-2010, 01:47 AM

heres a vid of the air ride

oldblue1968chevy · 11-09-2010, 08:22 PM

That video is SWEET I think im a bit jealous!

72BlckButy · 11-10-2010, 08:14 AM

Looks and sounds good!

BB72CHEVKT · 11-10-2010, 11:56 AM

Just thumbed thru the whole thread. You have done a great job. I think it was a wise choice to go back with the bench seat.

cstm68 · 12-22-2010, 09:31 PM

got my seat back today!!! now i just need to have the seat belt material redone in black

VA72C10 · 12-22-2010, 09:58 PM

awesome! Love the houndstooth!

4milbanshee · 12-23-2010, 01:51 AM

Hey im out in maple valley WA, i was jw where u purchased your fuel tank, and cowl hood from?,

67chevy1series · 12-23-2010, 01:57 AM

that seat looks killer hope it feels as good as it looks

**67cheby** · 12-23-2010, 10:31 AM

looks nice

cstm68 · 12-23-2010, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4milbanshee

Hey im out in maple valley WA, i was jw where u purchased your fuel tank, and cowl hood from?,

i got the tank and hood from dreamers in everett, www.pickupsnw.com

oldblue1968chevy · 12-23-2010, 07:07 PM

I love this build! It is very inspiring! Did anyone teach you/help you? Or did you just try it!??

mcbassin · 12-23-2010, 09:22 PM

Man, that seat is awesome! Diggin the video too!

cstm68 · 12-23-2010, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

I love this build! It is very inspiring! Did anyone teach you/help you? Or did you just try it!??

thanx man, i just went at it. most of it only goes togeather one way. hahaha

DALTON · 12-24-2010, 11:35 AM

perfect choice on the seat!! I went with classic houndstooth as well (black & white)

cstm68 · 12-27-2010, 01:26 AM

today i got the old seats out and set he new one in!! also put my jager cozy shifter boot on but i need a different shifter arm before i can drive i also drilled out a # 13 pool ball for my shifter knob i chose 13 because thats always been my lucky number and its been on all my dirtbikes also because its half orange

67chevy1series · 12-27-2010, 02:08 AM

loooks very kool cant wait tosee what else your gonna do

RCbowtie69 · 12-28-2010, 02:35 PM

nice build, keep on truckin''

10-24-2010, 08:57 AM	#401
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: my 68 shortbed build Looking good...like you said, a little heat and a little persuasion Worth a lot more than $10 now __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-04-2010, 10:26 PM	#402
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build today i got the seat frame cleaned up and painted the parts that will show when its done, next step is to taker the seat to the the upholstery shop to have the houndstooth put on, also got my seat belt buckles cleaned up and painted, does anyone know were i can have them redone with black belts?? Attached Images __________________ 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

11-04-2010, 10:48 PM	#403
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: my 68 shortbed build I have a guy local to me that redoes them and has the original style webbing...pm me if you want his info. He did a black set for me and they looked great. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-04-2010, 10:51 PM	#404
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: my 68 shortbed build Truck looks amazing! Very inspring to a 18 year old, what funded this truck and did you paint it yourself? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-07-2010, 10:34 PM	#406
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build i changed my mind on my inner fenders and am now going with 1/2 fenders, so today i cut the fenders and made some blacks that will weld the the back of the fender and then bolt to the bottom of the fire wall through the floor under the carpet i started with some 1x1 square tube and drilled some holes then welded a 2 nuts the the inside of each hole, then i was feeling fancy so i boxed in the ends Attached Images __________________ 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

11-08-2010, 08:36 PM	#407
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: my 68 shortbed build Nice man! Love the batt. hold down. What exactly are the lil square things? They look good whatever they are! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-09-2010, 01:47 AM	#409
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build heres a vid of the air ride __________________ 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

11-09-2010, 08:22 PM	#410
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: my 68 shortbed build That video is SWEET I think im a bit jealous! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-10-2010, 08:14 AM	#411
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: my 68 shortbed build Looks and sounds good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-10-2010, 11:56 AM	#412
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: my 68 shortbed build Just thumbed thru the whole thread. You have done a great job. I think it was a wise choice to go back with the bench seat. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

12-22-2010, 09:31 PM	#413
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build got my seat back today!!! now i just need to have the seat belt material redone in black Attached Images __________________ 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; 12-22-2010 at 09:32 PM.

12-22-2010, 09:58 PM	#414
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: my 68 shortbed build awesome! Love the houndstooth! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-23-2010, 01:51 AM	#415
4milbanshee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maple Valley WA Posts: 46	Re: my 68 shortbed build Hey im out in maple valley WA, i was jw where u purchased your fuel tank, and cowl hood from?,

12-23-2010, 01:57 AM	#416
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: my 68 shortbed build that seat looks killer hope it feels as good as it looks

12-23-2010, 10:31 AM	#417
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12-23-2010, 07:07 PM	#419
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: my 68 shortbed build I love this build! It is very inspiring! Did anyone teach you/help you? Or did you just try it!?? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-23-2010, 09:22 PM	#420
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: my 68 shortbed build Man, that seat is awesome! Diggin the video too! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-24-2010, 11:35 AM	#422
DALTON 69 C-10 Short Fleet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Roanoke Va & North Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 50	Re: my 68 shortbed build perfect choice on the seat!! I went with classic houndstooth as well (black & white) __________________ Tony Dalton

12-27-2010, 01:26 AM	#423
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build today i got the old seats out and set he new one in!! also put my jager cozy shifter boot on but i need a different shifter arm before i can drive i also drilled out a # 13 pool ball for my shifter knob i chose 13 because thats always been my lucky number and its been on all my dirtbikes also because its half orange __________________ 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

12-27-2010, 02:08 AM	#424
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: my 68 shortbed build loooks very kool cant wait tosee what else your gonna do

12-28-2010, 02:35 PM	#425
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: my 68 shortbed build nice build, keep on truckin''

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