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hardwaa · 04-29-2022, 10:49 PM

Rear wheels painted. New rear tires, tires de nippled!!
Clean and Simple.
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hardwaa · 04-30-2022, 09:13 PM

Progress. Rear cpp 5” drop springs installed along with rear wheels, tires and center caps.
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**Getter-Done** · 04-30-2022, 09:43 PM

Very Nice

hardwaa · 05-05-2022, 10:43 PM

Center cap hassle. I hate ugly hardware. Had to drill and tap my 15x7 fronts from 1/4 20 to 5/16 18. Very Happy with results, I really like this Look! Clean and Simple!
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hardwaa · 05-05-2022, 10:47 PM

Front wheels painted, tires mounted. I always trim the “nipples” of the sidewalls on new tires.
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hardwaa · 05-05-2022, 10:48 PM

Always fun to put new parts together.
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hardwaa · 05-08-2022, 10:14 AM

Progress!! Static dropped. Can’t wait to run parts in this HOTROD longbed!!
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**lolife99** · 05-09-2022, 12:05 PM

Another killer truck!
I like your style.

CG · 05-09-2022, 06:41 PM

Looks great, what size are your tires?

hardwaa · 05-19-2022, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Another killer truck!
I like your style.

Thank you!
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hardwaa · 05-19-2022, 11:57 PM

More fun.
New dome light install, steering wheel, also neg bat cable.
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hardwaa · 05-20-2022, 12:00 AM

Refreshed the cooling system last weekend.
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hardwaa · 05-20-2022, 12:01 AM

Engine block data. I need to look this up.
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hardwaa · 05-20-2022, 12:04 AM

Put the tail gate trim on. This truck is starting to take shape!!
NO…NOT FORSALE !! Gotta keep this truck!!
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hardwaa · 05-30-2022, 11:54 PM

New ignition. It always amazes me how good these old engines run with a pertronix ignitor and coil upgrade!

A couple buddies gathered for a Memorial Day Hotrod Breakfast.

tutone · 05-31-2022, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hardwaa

Engine block data. I need to look this up.
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Looks like a 1980 camaro 305/auto engine
Built July 15 in Tonowanda
Should do fine as that truck would have had a 307 possibly anyway. Tough engines but low hp. compared to an earlier engine.

**dagnabbitt** · 06-01-2022, 09:46 AM

That steering wheel looks like it was born with the truck.

When you put the 5 inch rear drop springs in did you have to do anything in terms of panhard bar, etc?

68Gold/white · 06-01-2022, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tutone

Looks like a 1980 camaro 305/auto engine
Built July 15 in Tonowanda
Should do fine as that truck would have had a 307 possibly anyway. Tough engines but low hp. compared to an earlier engine.

Might be, BUT the wide pad that those stampings are on, was generally not seen past 1976. The blocks with the wide pad were the heavier cast blocks. Narrow pad denotes thinner cast blocks, lighter weight AND lighter duty.

Would be interesting what the rest of the markings on block look like. (Behind driver side head)

tutone · 06-01-2022, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Might be, BUT the wide pad that those stampings are on, was generally not seen past 1976. The blocks with the wide pad were the heavier cast blocks. Narrow pad denotes thinner cast blocks, lighter weight AND lighter duty.

Would be interesting what the rest of the markings on block look like. (Behind driver side head)

Agreed but CMJ was used as a 1974 350 police eng and
a 305. I have a pretty extensive list of suffix codes and I am like you, I would like a block casting number to narrow this down.
If I am wrong, it certainly won't be the 1st time. Or th last for that matter.
I hope it turns out to be the 350.

68Gold/white · 06-01-2022, 07:36 PM

I was mostly going by the pad width.
I sure hope it is NOT a 305 also!!!

**Palf70Step** · 06-06-2022, 07:48 AM

What size tires are you running on your wheels?

hardwaa · 11-07-2022, 06:03 AM

Updates.
May 2022.
Had the windshield replaced added a stock radio it’s powered but no speaker. I Also gave the truck a good bath.

hardwaa · 11-07-2022, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

That steering wheel looks like it was born with the truck.

When you put the 5 inch rear drop springs in did you have to do anything in terms of panhard bar, etc?

I did ad the early classics pan had bar. Rear end is now centered lady to right in truck. Also I did trim the bracket for additional clearance.

hardwaa · 11-07-2022, 06:08 AM

Also back in may 2022 cleaned out the interior.

hardwaa · 11-07-2022, 06:18 AM

When I bought this truck I wanted to get it road worthy and enjoy it! Even if it’s a parts runner. The first event I took it to was 2nd Saturday at Vintage parts of Arizona June 2022. It was Great to be back participating at events. A buddy took the pick of us knuckleheads gathered around the 68!

04-29-2022, 10:49 PM	#26
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Rear wheels painted. New rear tires, tires de nippled!! Clean and Simple. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-30-2022, 09:13 PM	#27
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Progress. Rear cpp 5” drop springs installed along with rear wheels, tires and center caps. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-30-2022, 09:43 PM	#28
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05-05-2022, 10:43 PM	#29
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Center cap hassle. I hate ugly hardware. Had to drill and tap my 15x7 fronts from 1/4 20 to 5/16 18. Very Happy with results, I really like this Look! Clean and Simple! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-05-2022, 10:47 PM	#30
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Front wheels painted, tires mounted. I always trim the “nipples” of the sidewalls on new tires. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-05-2022, 10:48 PM	#31
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Always fun to put new parts together. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-08-2022, 10:14 AM	#32
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Progress!! Static dropped. Can’t wait to run parts in this HOTROD longbed!! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-09-2022, 12:05 PM	#33
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05-19-2022, 11:57 PM	#36
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	More fun. New dome light install, steering wheel, also neg bat cable. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-20-2022, 12:00 AM	#37
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Refreshed the cooling system last weekend. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-20-2022, 12:01 AM	#38
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Engine block data. I need to look this up. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-20-2022, 12:04 AM	#39
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Put the tail gate trim on. This truck is starting to take shape!! NO…NOT FORSALE !! Gotta keep this truck!! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-30-2022, 11:54 PM	#40
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. New ignition. It always amazes me how good these old engines run with a pertronix ignitor and coil upgrade! A couple buddies gathered for a Memorial Day Hotrod Breakfast. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

06-01-2022, 09:46 AM	#42
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,406	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. That steering wheel looks like it was born with the truck. When you put the 5 inch rear drop springs in did you have to do anything in terms of panhard bar, etc? __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10



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06-01-2022, 07:36 PM	#45
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,392	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. I was mostly going by the pad width. I sure hope it is NOT a 305 also!!!

06-06-2022, 07:48 AM	#46
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11-07-2022, 06:03 AM	#47
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Updates. May 2022. Had the windshield replaced added a stock radio it’s powered but no speaker. I Also gave the truck a good bath. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

11-07-2022, 06:08 AM	#49
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Also back in may 2022 cleaned out the interior. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

11-07-2022, 06:18 AM	#50
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. When I bought this truck I wanted to get it road worthy and enjoy it! Even if it’s a parts runner. The first event I took it to was 2nd Saturday at Vintage parts of Arizona June 2022. It was Great to be back participating at events. A buddy took the pick of us knuckleheads gathered around the 68! Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

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