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Re: My 68 c10
Thats a great truck you got nice to see another high schooler on here plus one from Cali. I'm a sophmore right now in hs and been workn on my truck for about two years now off and on but its almost there. Keep up the good work.
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Jesse,
I love your truck, man. That is a great starting point. Its EXACTLY what I was looking for before I found my '46. You're a lucky young guy, congratulations. I didn't read through your entire thread so I don't know what your plans for it are, but if you're like most young guys you are thinking of MORE POWER. I can relate, but the straight six can look cool too. And if your budget doesn't let you think about it seriously then I have a suggestion that I personally think is SO damn nice. I got these pictures from this site. This engine is a 292 and the truck is a '68 obviously but fully pimped out appearance wise. Anyway, you could easily duplicate this with a LOT of elbow grease, some select parts off Craigslist, maybe a polishing wheel from Harbor Freight and some Krylon. Hope it gives you ideas. Best, Dan |
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THAT truck looks great im not into power so i guess im not like most kids my age.
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Hi Jesse, thanks for the update and pitcures keep going.
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just checkin up on your build man lookin good
bags and power bags and power =) kinda sucks for me neither of them go hand n hand lol
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lol nah im koo with my 307
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looks good! congrats!
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Jesse, I think the 307 will have plenty of power for you if it's not worn to the point of needing a rebuild. Even if it does, a mostly stock rebuild using a kit from someplace like PAW is pretty cheap. Just a nice dual plane intake manifold, headers & HEI will make it a solid runner mechanically. Personally, I'd clean it up too and put "go fast" accessories like polished valve covers on it, but that's just my $.02. Best, Dan
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hopefully you were a well informed buyer, but the spid indicates it was originally a 127" wheel base which means long bed. Nice truck though, should make for a good project.
EDIT: Sorry didn't see that you caught it was a lwb. I vote big block. Last edited by j_cst_10; 11-27-2009 at 02:48 AM. |
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yeah it was converted. from a long bed to short bed.
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Hey Yepo you should have posted this pic first.
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Congrats on your truck! I'm sure its gonna be a showstopper! Where can I find the "thriftmaster" decals that are on the valve covers? Are they original? Who reproduces them? I have a base 307, and I would like to put them on if it was that way from the factory.
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im actually not sure about those decals to be honest ill do some researching
i am going to put some other valve covers on. Last edited by JesseH13; 11-29-2009 at 12:21 AM. |
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got a lil more done to it today. just took off wheels clean brakes and what not not much painted the frame and the botttom of engine and oil pan looks cleaner.
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looking good....
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yeah doing it it slowly right now just got to get some money gathered together so i can buy some stuff for the body work of my truck.
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lately i havnt post anything on my truck but i got a carburetor for my engine and the intake manifold.saving up to get my primer
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Wow! That's a nice project truck. What engine and trans. option is in it?
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307 3 on the tree..
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Re: My 68 c10
Chiming in from H-Town, Good Luck on your build, you have a great looking truck. Many of us could only dream of having the resources and facilities that you have at your age. Its really good that you are taking advantage of it. I will keep up with your build. You got plenty of "ganas" so I'm sure it will end up fabulous.......
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thank you im planning to do alot of stuff over this break bkuz i been working alot at my dads trying to save up my money to get it primered and when ever my dad was time i can put it on the lift at his work and put in my 2 inch lowering blockes =]
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Have pics up tomorrow
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nice truck man remindes me of my first one i had 4 on the floor with 327
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stripped all molding off it looking better ready to be welded in and given a clean look
waiting for my marker plates to come in. here some pics. SPECIAL THANKS TO MY DAD PRETTY MUCH A SPONSER ![]() <br> ![]() already installed super 44's <br> ![]() REMOVED MOLDING <br> ![]() ![]() Last edited by JesseH13; 12-31-2009 at 03:39 AM. |
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well today my dad asked me would i rather make sure the truck is running fine and not put in the new intake carburetor and 700r4 in right now and just do my body work i chose to do that before doing my body work.
so the plans on a 67 are on hold until "crooked" get a tune up =]] |
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