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**N2TRUX** · 01-01-2006, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pissonNOS

did he use drop spindles in the front?

Yes, 3" DJM's...

phantom dually · 01-01-2006, 04:41 PM

Ken what is the process used to paint a engine?? Clear/base on that one??

n2billet · 01-01-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom dually

Ken what is the process used to paint a engine?? Clear/base on that one??

I basically cleaned it free from all grease and grime and then cleaned the motor with Sila Scrub with a scotch brite pad and then washed it down with final clean. I then shot one coat of exopy followed by 2 coats of Standox paint and 2 coats of clear. We have done all our motor this way with great results. Now that I made this statement all the paint will fall off this motor

phantom dually · 01-02-2006, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

I basically cleaned it free from all grease and grime and then cleaned the motor with Sila Scrub with a scotch brite pad and then washed it down with final clean. I then shot one coat of exopy followed by 2 coats of Standox paint and 2 coats of clear. We have done all our motor this way with great results. Now that I made this statement all the paint will fall off this motor

Thanks for the info. I will be painting My 496 soon and need to find the BEST way to do this. Any additional info you have will be great as far as some product part #s etc etc. Thanks

**lolife99** · 01-01-2006, 05:13 PM

I'm watching this one! It's gonna be SWEET,...

**N2TRUX** · 01-01-2006, 08:20 PM

phantom dually- Ken what is the process used to paint a engine?? Clear/base on that one??

N2TRUX- Keith will be along soon. I will let me tell you the steps and material that he uses.

67Fleet- Is the side trim staying?

N2TRUX- Yes the trim is staying. He has a complete set of replacement trim that will be installed after the paint is buffed out. PM n2billet and he can tell you the condition of the trim that is being removed.

lolife99- I'm watching this one! It's gonna be SWEET

N2TRUX- Me too.....

67chev"BIG-Bertha" · 01-16-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

phantom dually- Ken what is the process used to paint a engine?? Clear/base on that one??

N2TRUX- Keith will be along soon. I will let me tell you the steps and material that he uses.

67Fleet- Is the side trim staying?

N2TRUX- Yes the trim is staying. He has a complete set of replacement trim that will be installed after the paint is buffed out. PM n2billet and he can tell you the condition of the trim that is being removed.

lolife99- I'm watching this one! It's gonna be SWEET

N2TRUX- Me too.....

This reminds me of my truck. I got it when I was 14 1/2 years old. It had 76,000 original miles on it. It has a 327 with a turbo 400 tranny. It is rust free except for the rocker panels, and cab corners. I got it for $800 from a lady whose husband died, and all he used it for was to haul their camper in the back, and go to the doctor. I love it. I'm gonna watch this build.

SCOTI · 01-16-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chev"BIG-Bertha"

This reminds me of my truck. I got it when I was 14 1/2 years old. It had 76,000 original miles on it. It has a 327 with a turbo 400 tranny. It is rust free except for the rocker panels, and cab corners. I got it for $800 from a lady whose husband died, and all he used it for was to haul their camper in the back, and go to the doctor. I love it. I'm gonna watch this build.

Errrr . . ..... I believe it's done & looking for a new garage.

zion73 · 01-24-2007, 05:34 PM

Any idea about when the rest of the pictures are going to be posted? I read about Ethel when it was first posted and came back a few weeks later to check out the truck again and it was gone.

This thread would be way cooler if those pics were back up.

67Fleet · 01-01-2006, 08:05 PM

Is the side trim staying? I would be interested in it if it is getting shaved...

79BIG10 · 01-01-2006, 11:53 PM

Just curious but why not get a different motor? Are you trying to keep it somewhat factory?

n2billet · 01-02-2006, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 79BIG10

Just curious but why not get a different motor? Are you trying to keep it somewhat factory?

Because, everyone runs a V8 small block and I'm just a little different in the head!

**N2TRUX** · 01-02-2006, 11:34 AM

hotrodhomi- Turbo?

N2TRUX- No nothing wild. Just a cool "Old School" treatment.

bskylerj- Did you c notch the rear frame? Did you cut into the bed at all?

N2TRUX- Yes the frame is C-notched. Look at the first page in this thread for pics. No, the bed will not be cut.

1Ton · 01-02-2006, 12:18 PM

Cool truck. Nice progress pics too.

**gregfull** · 01-02-2006, 01:52 PM

n2billet,

I'm glad you left the 6 banger in there, more power to you. No pun intended. I've always wanted to build a cruiser like that. Can't wait to see more pics. Keep us posted.

Inthuwind · 01-02-2006, 05:20 PM

Keep the pics coming~~AWESOME build!!!

69chevytruck · 01-02-2006, 09:50 PM

Glad to see another 6. What are your plans for the inline?

n2billet · 01-02-2006, 10:32 PM

Didn't get a lot done today for some reason, I guess it's the thought of going back to work tomorrow that did me in

I painted the inner fenders, frame and core support, not what I would call super nice but good enough for what I'm trying to do. I started putting all the wires and hoses back on the firewall so I can get the motor back in the hole.

I also started bolting on the engine stuff. I don't like the way the HEI looks so I'm going to paint the cap red and add a billet cover on the vacuum and go from there. During all this I decided to start trial fitting the P/S stuff. It's a good thing, I now need to replace the Harmonic balancer because of the spacing on the p/s pulley but luck would have it that I now have a spare motor with the correct balancer so I can still move ahead. With any luck I will get my growing box of stuff that needs to be blasted and painted done before the end of the week.

Enjoy and let me know what you think....

Alvin · 01-02-2006, 10:34 PM

Man! I feel somewhat inadequate to say the least! I've had my truck tore apart for years and haven't done that much work to it. Good work! It's a tried and true formula: 68 SWB + Air Ride + Big Wheels = Cool Nothing else really matters, it will only add to or take away from the cool factor.

**N2TRUX** · 01-03-2006, 12:03 AM

Yeah that HEI cap does look rather large on there. Paint it red and it will blend in better. The finned side covers look cool. I can't wait to see it back together...

FnLow69 · 01-03-2006, 01:09 AM

what kind of wheels are those? looks bad ass

n2billet · 01-03-2006, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FnLow69

what kind of wheels are those? looks bad ass

Billet Specialties Vintec's

**gregfull** · 01-03-2006, 08:55 AM

Too bad someone doesn't make a finned plastic chromed distributor cap to match the side covers. Are you putting a finned valve cover on it also? Looks great so far though!

n2billet · 01-03-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gregfull

Too bad someone doesn't make a finned plastic chromed distributor cap to match the side covers. Are you putting a finned valve cover on it also? Looks great so far though!

Yep, the Offy valve cover should be here today. I also have a finned oil filter cover that I'm going to modify to fit. I just hope that painting the HEI cap will help it "blend in".

piecesparts · 12-31-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Billet Specialties Vintec's

What size and back spacing did you end up with on the wheels?

01-01-2006, 04:41 PM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Ken what is the process used to paint a engine?? Clear/base on that one?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-01-2006, 05:13 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I'm watching this one! It's gonna be SWEET,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-01-2006, 08:20 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style phantom dually- Ken what is the process used to paint a engine?? Clear/base on that one?? N2TRUX- Keith will be along soon. I will let me tell you the steps and material that he uses. 67Fleet- Is the side trim staying? N2TRUX- Yes the trim is staying. He has a complete set of replacement trim that will be installed after the paint is buffed out. PM n2billet and he can tell you the condition of the trim that is being removed. lolife99- I'm watching this one! It's gonna be SWEET N2TRUX- Me too..... Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-24-2006 at 11:33 AM.

01-24-2007, 05:34 PM	#9
zion73 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Jordan, UT Posts: 4	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Any idea about when the rest of the pictures are going to be posted? I read about Ethel when it was first posted and came back a few weeks later to check out the truck again and it was gone. This thread would be way cooler if those pics were back up.

01-01-2006, 08:05 PM	#10
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Is the side trim staying? I would be interested in it if it is getting shaved... __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

01-01-2006, 11:53 PM	#11
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Just curious but why not get a different motor? Are you trying to keep it somewhat factory? __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-02-2006, 11:34 AM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style hotrodhomi- Turbo? N2TRUX- No nothing wild. Just a cool "Old School" treatment. bskylerj- Did you c notch the rear frame? Did you cut into the bed at all? N2TRUX- Yes the frame is C-notched. Look at the first page in this thread for pics. No, the bed will not be cut.

01-02-2006, 12:18 PM	#14
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Cool truck. Nice progress pics too. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

01-02-2006, 01:52 PM	#15
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style n2billet, I'm glad you left the 6 banger in there, more power to you. No pun intended. I've always wanted to build a cruiser like that. Can't wait to see more pics. Keep us posted. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

01-02-2006, 05:20 PM	#16
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Keep the pics coming~~AWESOME build!!! __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-02-2006, 09:50 PM	#17
69chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 38	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Glad to see another 6. What are your plans for the inline? __________________ 1969 C-10,short bed, I6 250, 3x1 offy, HEI, headers, 5 speed, original paint and family owned!

01-02-2006, 10:32 PM	#18
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Didn't get a lot done today for some reason, I guess it's the thought of going back to work tomorrow that did me in I painted the inner fenders, frame and core support, not what I would call super nice but good enough for what I'm trying to do. I started putting all the wires and hoses back on the firewall so I can get the motor back in the hole. I also started bolting on the engine stuff. I don't like the way the HEI looks so I'm going to paint the cap red and add a billet cover on the vacuum and go from there. During all this I decided to start trial fitting the P/S stuff. It's a good thing, I now need to replace the Harmonic balancer because of the spacing on the p/s pulley but luck would have it that I now have a spare motor with the correct balancer so I can still move ahead. With any luck I will get my growing box of stuff that needs to be blasted and painted done before the end of the week. Enjoy and let me know what you think.... Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

01-02-2006, 10:34 PM	#19
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Man! I feel somewhat inadequate to say the least! I've had my truck tore apart for years and haven't done that much work to it. Good work! It's a tried and true formula: 68 SWB + Air Ride + Big Wheels = Cool Nothing else really matters, it will only add to or take away from the cool factor. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-03-2006, 12:03 AM	#20
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Yeah that HEI cap does look rather large on there. Paint it red and it will blend in better. The finned side covers look cool. I can't wait to see it back together... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-03-2006, 01:09 AM	#21
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01-03-2006, 08:55 AM	#23
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Too bad someone doesn't make a finned plastic chromed distributor cap to match the side covers. Are you putting a finned valve cover on it also? Looks great so far though! __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

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