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pat · 09-11-2007, 12:44 PM

Dad really likes it now. He wants to drive it but I think Im going to hold off on that. Ive been hassling him to get his Caddy insured over the last several months so I can take it out. Once he gets insurance then we'll talk

Yeah, definitely not an overnight transformation, more like every bit of $$ I made and 5 years of my time, BUT worth it.

**Palf70Step** · 09-11-2007, 03:09 PM

Love your truck Pat. Hope mine comes out close to what yours did.

BB72CHEVKT · 09-11-2007, 04:24 PM

Way to go. Good job fellow Texan!

Dova · 09-11-2007, 05:54 PM

i like your truck you did a great job on it...how's the partical board with the sub and amp treating you? are you having any problems with the board and carpet seperating? i want to do something similar with carpet because it looks really good. i'd put 2 10's or 2 12's and mount the amp inbetween probably. but your truck looks sick

pat · 09-11-2007, 06:23 PM

Thanks again everybody!

Dova, so far no issues with it separating. I used some spray adhesive on both sides, let it tack, and rubbed it in really good.

Dova · 09-11-2007, 08:50 PM

that's good thanks for the answer....that blue def was the right choice for the paint too

pat · 09-24-2007, 03:18 PM

I drove my truck for about a week and it was awesome!! Lots of looks and compliments. I even took it to a little car show in Farmers Branch. Didnt win anything, still need to finish up several small things, but it was cool. Got some new valve covers and air cleaner yesterday I need to put on. Pics later

Cant wait to take it out again and cruise! Also going to the Goodguys Lonestar show in a couple weeks. Im excited about driving around the track.

pat · 09-24-2007, 06:50 PM

Heres my new parts. I sure liked my Proform ones, but the quality apparently was horrible. I picked all this up for 120 bucks. Polished on them for an hour or so, but needs some more. I really didnt want any shiny stuff under the hood, but there wasnt many choices other than black or the same grey ones.

red69ss · 09-24-2007, 10:58 PM

which ac unit did you use ,was it difficult to install? also where did you get brake booster setup. your truck looks great, you did a great job

basketcase · 09-24-2007, 11:11 PM

Sweet truck. I almost bought those same valve covers because I liked the grey but I ended up with the Billet Specialties smooth ones. I painted the air cleaner top cast grey to match the engine. Too bad you had the problem with the finish on those Proform ones. They had the right look. I'd sand them down and shoot them with Eastwood's titanium.

Tom

pat · 12-10-2007, 03:28 AM

Its been too long since Ive been on here. I used a Vintage Air sure fit system. Fits great, just make sure you hook up all the wires, I screwed up and didnt attach everything at first, made for a mess when I got it charged, but it works good now.
I emailed Proform and finally got a response after several different emails. Ended up polishing them for hours and got a good uniform result, a little duller grey, but its uniform now so it looks alright. Used Wizards polish.
Cant remember right now where I got the booster setup from, but Im pretty sure most places offer the same setup.
Thanks

Ol'Rover · 12-11-2007, 05:03 PM

my god. its beautifle. very nice work my friend. what is that blue colour called?

pat · 12-11-2007, 09:14 PM

Thanks. The paint is a Dodge color, atlantic blue pearlcote I think.

red71cheyenne · 12-12-2007, 02:41 AM

Man, thats a great looking truck, you really did it right! Keep us updated on any new changes!

ChevyDude · 12-12-2007, 08:49 AM

Great job!!!

LuckyHenriksen · 12-13-2007, 12:41 AM

Hey looks great! Did you need to do anything to get 9.5 inch wheels in the back? Do you know if you could go wider?

BP68 · 12-13-2007, 06:25 PM

Nice job, and good for you for jumping in and learing to do as much as possible yourself.

pat · 12-14-2007, 05:44 AM

Thanks again everybody. Theres a few things Id like to get done over winter, like replacing the steering box.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Hey looks great! Did you need to do anything to get 9.5 inch wheels in the back? Do you know if you could go wider?

I didnt have to modify anything. I think you could go a little wider, but Ive never measured.

my67chevytruck · 12-14-2007, 09:08 AM

Looks good. excellent work. I will have my son read this thread as well. he thinks we can have his 67 completed in a year or two (freshman in HS) this may be possible if the grandparents kick in donations... we will see. Great truck, and inspiration to the younger generation getting into classics.

Premium72 · 02-10-2008, 10:13 AM

hoods a beeyatch to get perfect good work boss. looks great.

1LoC10 · 02-10-2008, 10:22 AM

looks great.... good job

jkaylor68gmc · 02-10-2008, 10:33 AM

Congratulations, you did a great job man!!!!!

caminokid · 02-10-2008, 11:31 PM

You did a great job on it! Always worth the money you put into it. Looks great!

pat · 02-12-2008, 08:27 AM

Thanks for all the compliments everyone.
It feels great to have it finished finally, but Im itching to get started on another project.

abadsvt · 02-12-2008, 10:00 AM

Great job! Like the color!

Josh

09-11-2007, 12:44 PM	#26
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Dad really likes it now. He wants to drive it but I think Im going to hold off on that. Ive been hassling him to get his Caddy insured over the last several months so I can take it out. Once he gets insurance then we'll talk Yeah, definitely not an overnight transformation, more like every bit of $$ I made and 5 years of my time, BUT worth it. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Last edited by pat; 09-11-2007 at 06:24 PM.

09-11-2007, 03:09 PM	#27
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,755	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Love your truck Pat. Hope mine comes out close to what yours did. __________________ 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!

09-11-2007, 04:24 PM	#28
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Way to go. Good job fellow Texan! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

09-11-2007, 05:54 PM	#29
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done i like your truck you did a great job on it...how's the partical board with the sub and amp treating you? are you having any problems with the board and carpet seperating? i want to do something similar with carpet because it looks really good. i'd put 2 10's or 2 12's and mount the amp inbetween probably. but your truck looks sick

09-11-2007, 06:23 PM	#30
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Thanks again everybody! Dova, so far no issues with it separating. I used some spray adhesive on both sides, let it tack, and rubbed it in really good. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

09-11-2007, 08:50 PM	#31
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done that's good thanks for the answer....that blue def was the right choice for the paint too

09-24-2007, 03:18 PM	#32
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done I drove my truck for about a week and it was awesome!! Lots of looks and compliments. I even took it to a little car show in Farmers Branch. Didnt win anything, still need to finish up several small things, but it was cool. Got some new valve covers and air cleaner yesterday I need to put on. Pics later Cant wait to take it out again and cruise! Also going to the Goodguys Lonestar show in a couple weeks. Im excited about driving around the track. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

09-24-2007, 06:50 PM	#33
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Heres my new parts. I sure liked my Proform ones, but the quality apparently was horrible. I picked all this up for 120 bucks. Polished on them for an hour or so, but needs some more. I really didnt want any shiny stuff under the hood, but there wasnt many choices other than black or the same grey ones. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

09-24-2007, 10:58 PM	#34
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done which ac unit did you use ,was it difficult to install? also where did you get brake booster setup. your truck looks great, you did a great job __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

09-24-2007, 11:11 PM	#35
basketcase Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 628	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Sweet truck. I almost bought those same valve covers because I liked the grey but I ended up with the Billet Specialties smooth ones. I painted the air cleaner top cast grey to match the engine. Too bad you had the problem with the finish on those Proform ones. They had the right look. I'd sand them down and shoot them with Eastwood's titanium. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

12-10-2007, 03:28 AM	#36
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Its been too long since Ive been on here. I used a Vintage Air sure fit system. Fits great, just make sure you hook up all the wires, I screwed up and didnt attach everything at first, made for a mess when I got it charged, but it works good now. I emailed Proform and finally got a response after several different emails. Ended up polishing them for hours and got a good uniform result, a little duller grey, but its uniform now so it looks alright. Used Wizards polish. Cant remember right now where I got the booster setup from, but Im pretty sure most places offer the same setup. Thanks __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

12-11-2007, 05:03 PM	#37
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done my god. its beautifle. very nice work my friend. what is that blue colour called? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

12-11-2007, 09:14 PM	#38
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Thanks. The paint is a Dodge color, atlantic blue pearlcote I think. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

12-12-2007, 02:41 AM	#39
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Man, thats a great looking truck, you really did it right! Keep us updated on any new changes! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-12-2007, 08:49 AM	#40
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12-13-2007, 12:41 AM	#41
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Hey looks great! Did you need to do anything to get 9.5 inch wheels in the back? Do you know if you could go wider?

12-13-2007, 06:25 PM	#42
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Nice job, and good for you for jumping in and learing to do as much as possible yourself. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

12-14-2007, 09:08 AM	#44
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Looks good. excellent work. I will have my son read this thread as well. he thinks we can have his 67 completed in a year or two (freshman in HS) this may be possible if the grandparents kick in donations... we will see. Great truck, and inspiration to the younger generation getting into classics. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-10-2008, 10:13 AM	#45
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02-10-2008, 10:33 AM	#47
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Congratulations, you did a great job man!!!!! __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

02-10-2008, 11:31 PM	#48
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02-12-2008, 08:27 AM	#49
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: My 5 year 68 build is pretty much done Thanks for all the compliments everyone. It feels great to have it finished finally, but Im itching to get started on another project. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

02-12-2008, 10:00 AM	#50
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