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tdave00 · 08-25-2008, 09:43 PM

I saw this on craigslist a few weeks ago, but haven't had the chance to go pick it up. Rainy days equal no work for me so I drove to a little town about 40 minutes away and came home with this very good driver quality tailgate. There is no rust through anywhere - basically just a little surface rust here and there. This is in much better condition than the one on my truck. Not too bad for $50?

As you can see I finally got a battery for my digital camera.

tdave00 · 08-25-2008, 10:22 PM

BTW...Here's the 68 fender that I got at pull-a-part even before I got this truck. Couldn't leave it setting there for $35. I think it's gonna come in handy. I also got a good hood off the same truck, which I don't need. I couldn't leave it setting there either

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bw4sale · 08-26-2008, 10:56 AM

Looking good. I can't wait to see it drivin'. Where did you find it?

tdave00 · 08-26-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bw4sale

Looking good. I can't wait to see it drivin'. Where did you find it?

In Louisville on Craigslist. I didn't realize til I got up there that the guy who had it was a board member here. He'll probably chime in sooner or later on this thread.

Hopefully I can get it back on the road to make a few of those Cruize In's over in Hendersonville this year.

tdave00 · 08-31-2008, 02:34 AM

It's time for a little altitude adjustment.

And a little rust repair.

67_C-30 · 09-01-2008, 02:04 AM

Can't wait to see it sittin low!

tdave00 · 09-01-2008, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Can't wait to see it sittin low!

Me either. Maybe we can get it there within the next couple of weeks.

tdave00 · 09-01-2008, 11:13 PM

I got a little more work done today. I pulled the seat out and gas tank out, and then I pried up all the tar paper covering the floor. Was that stuff installed at the factory, because the floor and paint was perfect underneath it?

This is free to a good home. It's in great shape, and I have all the mounting hardware.

Here's some pictures of some problem areas that are gonna be cut out and replaced.

my67chevytruck · 09-02-2008, 04:40 PM

looks like your off to a good start.

LOW DOUGH · 09-02-2008, 05:07 PM

Can't wait to see it sitting low. Nice truck to start with.

tdave00 · 09-11-2008, 02:53 AM

Here's what I did today. It went pretty smooth.

After that we rolled the truck outside and I started pressure washing the frame. IT'S DIRTY! Gonna go pickup some degreaser and oven cleaner tomorrow and finish the job.

msgross · 09-11-2008, 09:33 AM

nice project...

gcburdic · 09-11-2008, 05:53 PM

Hey Trai,

Thought I'd check out your build here....good job man....can't wait to see it at a lower altitude!!!....Looks like the PO was shooting at mice in the floor boards!!!

Good luck with the build...I'll be watching and waiting for more pics!

tdave00 · 09-11-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Looks like the PO was shooting at mice in the floor boards!!!

Good luck with the build...I'll be watching and waiting for more pics!

I hope the PO got those mice, and here's some more pics for ya.

I got as much gunk cleaned off the frame as I could with the pressure washer. Picked up 5150's towbar and turned it around. Then I pushed it back in the garage and got it on jack stands. Now the fun begins!

tdave00 · 09-14-2008, 12:41 AM

I got the front end tore apart tonight. I really need to start keeping my digital camera in my truck. These cell phone pics are crappy sometimes.

MotorSeven · 09-14-2008, 08:38 AM

Trai, looking good! One observation: go by Harbor Freight & get some 6 ton jack stands. The ones you are using look like they are on crack

RD

tdave00 · 09-14-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MotorSeven

Trai, looking good! One observation: go by Harbor Freight & get some 6 ton jack stands. The ones you are using look like they are on crack

RD

Advice taken. It's my Uncle's garage, so just using what is there.

71'tahoe · 09-22-2008, 09:47 AM

What are your plans for paint and wheels and tires? Clean old truck! Good luck with it. Cant wait to meet some of you guys!

tdave00 · 09-22-2008, 03:48 PM

I am not gonna do anything about the paint this time around. I am just gonna repair the rust areas, clean and paint the frame, and put it all back together and drive it. I will put some nice 18" wheels and tires on it, and run some lower trim, but I am going for the shop truck style

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tdave00 · 09-23-2008, 02:57 AM

I have been cleaning up the frame and getting it ready for paint the last couple of nights.

I also got the rear crossmember out and the brace right behind it to make room for my tank.

tdave00 · 11-16-2008, 04:12 AM

Got the motor and transmission separated this morning and put the motor on the engine stand I bought from 5150.

tdave00 · 11-16-2008, 04:13 AM

I've had the rear of the frame painted for awhile but haven't posted up any pictures. I'll try to get some better one's soon with the digital camera.

The front of the frame is clean, rust treated and ready for paint, but I am gonna wait until I get the cab off so I can clean the frame under it really good before I finish painting the whole thing.

I was gonna take my front crossmember and have it blasted because it's so hard to clean in all the nooks and crannies, but the guy helping me this morning suggested I take some naval jelly and brush it on then pressure wash it really good. I am gonna give that a try.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-16-2008, 09:57 AM

On the front crossmember you can use oven cleaner and it will clean and strip most of the paint off it for you.

msgross · 11-16-2008, 11:28 AM

frame looks nice..

are you keeping the intake on that engine? If not let me know...

71'tahoe · 11-16-2008, 01:18 PM

Looking good trai! I dig the build it and drive it the way it is idea. Thats what im going for when i put mine togehter. You goingtoput a hitch on it?

08-25-2008, 09:43 PM	#26
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB I saw this on craigslist a few weeks ago, but haven't had the chance to go pick it up. Rainy days equal no work for me so I drove to a little town about 40 minutes away and came home with this very good driver quality tailgate. There is no rust through anywhere - basically just a little surface rust here and there. This is in much better condition than the one on my truck. Not too bad for $50? As you can see I finally got a battery for my digital camera. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

08-25-2008, 10:22 PM	#27
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB BTW...Here's the 68 fender that I got at pull-a-part even before I got this truck. Couldn't leave it setting there for $35. I think it's gonna come in handy. I also got a good hood off the same truck, which I don't need. I couldn't leave it setting there either . __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

08-26-2008, 10:56 AM	#28
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB Looking good. I can't wait to see it drivin'. Where did you find it? __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

08-31-2008, 02:34 AM	#30
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB It's time for a little altitude adjustment. And a little rust repair. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

09-01-2008, 02:04 AM	#31
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09-01-2008, 11:13 PM	#33
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB I got a little more work done today. I pulled the seat out and gas tank out, and then I pried up all the tar paper covering the floor. Was that stuff installed at the factory, because the floor and paint was perfect underneath it? This is free to a good home. It's in great shape, and I have all the mounting hardware. Here's some pictures of some problem areas that are gonna be cut out and replaced. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

09-02-2008, 04:40 PM	#34
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB looks like your off to a good start. __________________ 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

09-02-2008, 05:07 PM	#35
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB Can't wait to see it sitting low. Nice truck to start with.

09-11-2008, 02:53 AM	#36
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB Here's what I did today. It went pretty smooth. After that we rolled the truck outside and I started pressure washing the frame. IT'S DIRTY! Gonna go pickup some degreaser and oven cleaner tomorrow and finish the job. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

09-11-2008, 09:33 AM	#37
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB nice project... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-11-2008, 05:53 PM	#38
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB Hey Trai, Thought I'd check out your build here....good job man....can't wait to see it at a lower altitude!!!....Looks like the PO was shooting at mice in the floor boards!!! Good luck with the build...I'll be watching and waiting for more pics! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-14-2008, 12:41 AM	#40
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB I got the front end tore apart tonight. I really need to start keeping my digital camera in my truck. These cell phone pics are crappy sometimes. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

09-14-2008, 08:38 AM	#41
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB Trai, looking good! One observation: go by Harbor Freight & get some 6 ton jack stands. The ones you are using look like they are on crack RD

09-22-2008, 09:47 AM	#43
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB What are your plans for paint and wheels and tires? Clean old truck! Good luck with it. Cant wait to meet some of you guys!

09-22-2008, 03:48 PM	#44
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB I am not gonna do anything about the paint this time around. I am just gonna repair the rust areas, clean and paint the frame, and put it all back together and drive it. I will put some nice 18" wheels and tires on it, and run some lower trim, but I am going for the shop truck style . __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor



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09-23-2008, 02:57 AM	#45
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB I have been cleaning up the frame and getting it ready for paint the last couple of nights. I also got the rear crossmember out and the brace right behind it to make room for my tank. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

11-16-2008, 04:12 AM	#46
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB Got the motor and transmission separated this morning and put the motor on the engine stand I bought from 5150. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

11-16-2008, 04:13 AM	#47
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB I've had the rear of the frame painted for awhile but haven't posted up any pictures. I'll try to get some better one's soon with the digital camera. The front of the frame is clean, rust treated and ready for paint, but I am gonna wait until I get the cab off so I can clean the frame under it really good before I finish painting the whole thing. I was gonna take my front crossmember and have it blasted because it's so hard to clean in all the nooks and crannies, but the guy helping me this morning suggested I take some naval jelly and brush it on then pressure wash it really good. I am gonna give that a try. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

11-16-2008, 09:57 AM	#48
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB On the front crossmember you can use oven cleaner and it will clean and strip most of the paint off it for you. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-16-2008, 11:28 AM	#49
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB frame looks nice.. are you keeping the intake on that engine? If not let me know... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-16-2008, 01:18 PM	#50
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Lucy - My 1968 SWB Looking good trai! I dig the build it and drive it the way it is idea. Thats what im going for when i put mine togehter. You goingtoput a hitch on it?

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