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**mikey531** · 11-26-2009, 07:13 PM

Ouch !!!

jim zag · 11-28-2009, 09:56 AM

Factorystock what do you suggest? The engine is not original and I want power steering and power disc brakes! The rear wheels and tires are not original either. What would you do?

**clay68c10** · 11-28-2009, 10:19 AM

You can use square-body 73+ 3/4 ton front end stuff to get your discs & ps and keep the load capacity.
Toss in a BBC and then you've got a good tow rig to bring home more old iron!

factorystock · 11-28-2009, 01:37 PM

I appreciate vehicles for what they are, in your case a custom camper model, your trucks purpose in life was to be a recreation vehicle. This is mainly the reason why it survived the last 40 years. I know there are whose who say" its yours do what you want". We seem to value immediate (car type performance) gratification from older trucks more than preserving history for future generations.How many 69 Chevy 3/4 tons look like on my avaitar photo? How many look like the 67-72 chevy truck.com logo above? I don't want to make too many enemies, and I am probably on the wrong site and need to find a more purist site.Will all the real 3/4 tons from this era dissappear someday? I have no problems adding period factory options such as power brakes, power steering, stabilizer bars etc.If you need disc brakes that bad, you probably are driving too fast for a pickup. Remember it was designed to stop with a heavy camper on board for a total GVW of 7500 lbs. I would purchase a 1968 Chevrolet truck sales brochure for information on how to preserve your trucks history. I would keep your 68 truck,looking like a 68 truck. I have never seen a restored 68 3/4 ton at any car show ever that looks like a 68 3/4 ton in a sales brochure.

jim zag · 11-28-2009, 03:58 PM

Well Factorystock does have a point there maybe I should keep it a 3/4 ton. I do plan on driving it alot next summer. I do also like the look of a PRO BARN black semi-gloss rat rod old truck maybe I will take the front clip off my well worn 68 and put it on my 71 long wheelbase and give it a quick paint job. Clay68C10 has a good idea too maybe I could just put 8 lug disc brake parts on the front. I have a power steering set up in the garage, It already has a trailer brake set up on it and the rear springs sure are strong enough to pull a car trailer. Thanks guys I guess I need to look for some parts and get back to work!

glimmertwin01 · 01-04-2010, 11:37 PM

hey guys i have seen this truck and his others...its NICE!
can anyone say truck envy?

**70cst** · 01-05-2010, 12:14 AM

Hey jim zag ...it looks good to me!

11-26-2009, 07:13 PM	#26
mikey531 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Exeter, NH Posts: 786	Re: My New Truck Ouch !!!

11-28-2009, 09:56 AM	#27
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: My New Truck Factorystock what do you suggest? The engine is not original and I want power steering and power disc brakes! The rear wheels and tires are not original either. What would you do? __________________ JIM ZAG

11-28-2009, 10:19 AM	#28
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,933	Re: My New Truck You can use square-body 73+ 3/4 ton front end stuff to get your discs & ps and keep the load capacity. Toss in a BBC and then you've got a good tow rig to bring home more old iron! __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

11-28-2009, 01:37 PM	#29
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,366	Re: My New Truck I appreciate vehicles for what they are, in your case a custom camper model, your trucks purpose in life was to be a recreation vehicle. This is mainly the reason why it survived the last 40 years. I know there are whose who say" its yours do what you want". We seem to value immediate (car type performance) gratification from older trucks more than preserving history for future generations.How many 69 Chevy 3/4 tons look like on my avaitar photo? How many look like the 67-72 chevy truck.com logo above? I don't want to make too many enemies, and I am probably on the wrong site and need to find a more purist site.Will all the real 3/4 tons from this era dissappear someday? I have no problems adding period factory options such as power brakes, power steering, stabilizer bars etc.If you need disc brakes that bad, you probably are driving too fast for a pickup. Remember it was designed to stop with a heavy camper on board for a total GVW of 7500 lbs. I would purchase a 1968 Chevrolet truck sales brochure for information on how to preserve your trucks history. I would keep your 68 truck,looking like a 68 truck. I have never seen a restored 68 3/4 ton at any car show ever that looks like a 68 3/4 ton in a sales brochure.

11-28-2009, 03:58 PM	#30
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: My New Truck Well Factorystock does have a point there maybe I should keep it a 3/4 ton. I do plan on driving it alot next summer. I do also like the look of a PRO BARN black semi-gloss rat rod old truck maybe I will take the front clip off my well worn 68 and put it on my 71 long wheelbase and give it a quick paint job. Clay68C10 has a good idea too maybe I could just put 8 lug disc brake parts on the front. I have a power steering set up in the garage, It already has a trailer brake set up on it and the rear springs sure are strong enough to pull a car trailer. Thanks guys I guess I need to look for some parts and get back to work! __________________ JIM ZAG Last edited by jim zag; 11-28-2009 at 04:01 PM.

01-04-2010, 11:37 PM	#31
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: My New Truck hey guys i have seen this truck and his others...its NICE! can anyone say truck envy? __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

01-05-2010, 12:14 AM	#32
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: My New Truck Hey jim zag ...it looks good to me! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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