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ridinlow68 · 08-10-2013, 11:35 AM

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Got my attention.
Im In.

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Your build is going to be awesome!
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Thanks guys! Can't wait to share it with you.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-10-2013, 04:17 PM

Im in, looks to be a great start so far..

72BlckButy · 08-10-2013, 07:49 PM

Great build! Keep the progress reports coming.

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69short · 08-11-2013, 01:30 AM

Very cool!

**Hart_Rod** · 08-11-2013, 10:35 AM

Nice build. What are you doing for a power plant.
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Chvy2NV · 08-11-2013, 11:45 AM

Sweet build. Will be following closely. Make sure to take lots of pics.

His signature says 383 Stroker / 700r4. Not sure if he's got different plans.

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Nice build. What are you doing for a power plant.
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hot trux · 08-11-2013, 07:06 PM

Killer! Gonna watch this one!
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ridinlow68 · 08-11-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Im in, looks to be a great start so far..

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Great build! Keep the progress reports coming.

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Originally Posted by 69short

Very cool!

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Killer! Gonna watch this one!
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Thanks everyone! I appreciate the positive comments! Unfortunately, plans got in the way this weekend, so nothing moved forward on the truck. :/ But, I was able to pack my car with all 4 rims and 4 tires tonight to bring to the shop to get mounted and balanced. It was much harder than I thought, had to try 3 times before they all fit. I'm gonna need to find a bigger vehicle!

ridinlow68 · 08-11-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Nice build. What are you doing for a power plant.
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Originally Posted by Chvy2NV

Sweet build. Will be following closely. Make sure to take lots of pics.

His signature says 383 Stroker / 700r4. Not sure if he's got different plans.

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Thanks! I will definitely be taking lots of pics! I know threads are useless without them.

For a power plant I will be running a 383 Stroker with a 700r4. I bought it from a guy who had just rebuilt it, and hadn't installed it in his truck. He told me he had to bore it a little more when he rebuilt it so its technically a 388 now. I tore it down just to make sure everything was clean and it was, so that's good.

I want to run an EFI conversion kit on it, so I'm going to be looking into that. I'm thinking Holley or EZ EFI potentially. Does anyone have any recommendations or thoughts on that? Experiences?

Thanks!

ridinlow68 · 08-13-2013, 08:50 PM

I got my tires mounted! They look amazing! I can't wait to see them on the frame! Here's how I had to bring them to get mounted, it was a tight squeeze!

Bennett68C10 · 08-13-2013, 10:51 PM

Very nice build and some very cool parts being used. Love the wheels too

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jlaird · 08-14-2013, 06:18 AM

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Hey Josh, here's a couple close ups of the curvature of the spokes. I think these show it pretty well. I'm sure there will be many more pics to come of the rims! I just want to look at them all day! haha

Thanks for the taking the pics! The one where the wheels/tires are in your car is hilarious!
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CC69Rat · 08-14-2013, 07:09 AM

Subscribed for sure.. I'm diggin the color too. I may do some sort of blue on my 68.

The wheels are incredible man. I think the wheels make the truck. It's like a woman in a nice dress with Converse hightops or something. .. it's just wrong. The wrong wheel just makes the whole truck look wrong. I think you nailed it.

Rochlow · 08-14-2013, 07:16 AM

Your going after this build like a true Mainiac..

c10Dream'n · 08-14-2013, 11:46 AM

I get excited when I can join a thread from the beginning

Looks like a very well thought out plan. I hope one day I can build a truck with high-end parts like you.

Let's see, my son is 5 now, that means I have 11 years to get on it.

ridinlow68 · 08-14-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Very nice build and some very cool parts being used. Love the wheels too

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Subscribed for sure.. I'm diggin the color too. I may do some sort of blue on my 68.

The wheels are incredible man. I think the wheels make the truck. It's like a woman in a nice dress with Converse hightops or something. .. it's just wrong. The wrong wheel just makes the whole truck look wrong. I think you nailed it.

Thanks! I totally agree about the wheels. I wanted to make sure I knew what wheels I wanted before I built the truck, it's gotta flow with the theme of the build.

ridinlow68 · 08-14-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

Thanks for the taking the pics! The one where the wheels/tires are in your car is hilarious!
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No problem! I had to take a picture of the car after I got everything in there. I got some pretty funny looks driving around like that! haha

ridinlow68 · 08-14-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

Your going after this build like a true Mainiac..

Thanks! lol All I need is a blue tarp and some duck tape!

ridinlow68 · 08-14-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by c10Dream'n

I get excited when I can join a thread from the beginning

Looks like a very well thought out plan. I hope one day I can build a truck with high-end parts like you.

Let's see, my son is 5 now, that means I have 11 years to get on it.

Thanks, I look forward to sharing my progress with all of you. Sounds like you got plenty of time to get started. My truck had been sitting for quite a while before now...

ridinlow68 · 08-20-2013, 12:14 AM

UPDATE! I was able to get a bit of time this weekend and tonight to work on the front end, installing the Porterbuilt front dropmember. I was fortunate enough to receive the latest and greatest version of the dropmember, and it looks so clean. It looks great with my Michigan Metal Works control arms as well! All the parts were top notch and fit like a glove. I still haven't cut in the notches for the rack and pinion…which I was supposed to do first, but I don't have anything to cut it with quite yet.

I was also able to mock up my brakes pretty quick since they came all assembled on the spindle right from CPP. They look pretty great as well! I'm hoping in the next day or so to grab my front tires and throw them on to see how they look.

ridinlow68 · 08-20-2013, 12:15 AM

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CC69Rat · 08-20-2013, 08:09 AM

Looks incredible man, great job. Are you doing the extreme DM on the back too?
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Bennett68C10 · 08-20-2013, 10:32 AM

That looks awesome
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ridinlow68 · 08-20-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Looks incredible man, great job. Are you doing the extreme DM on the back too?
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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

That looks awesome
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Thanks! I will be installing the Extreme DM on the rear as well. Can't wait to lay frame!

Dinos63 · 08-20-2013, 03:27 PM

very nice!!

08-10-2013, 04:17 PM	#27
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember Im in, looks to be a great start so far.. __________________ 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..

08-10-2013, 07:49 PM	#28
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember Great build! Keep the progress reports coming. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-11-2013, 01:30 AM	#29
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember Very cool! __________________ -Justin '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane \| Porterbuilt, LQ9, 20"/22" wheels

08-11-2013, 10:35 AM	#30
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember Nice build. What are you doing for a power plant. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

08-11-2013, 07:06 PM	#32
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember Killer! Gonna watch this one! Posted via Mobile Device

08-13-2013, 08:50 PM	#35
ridinlow68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eliot, ME Posts: 117	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember I got my tires mounted! They look amazing! I can't wait to see them on the frame! Here's how I had to bring them to get mounted, it was a tight squeeze! Attached Images __________________ Rick 1968 Chevy C10 Shortbed, 383 w/4L80E, Extreme Dropmember, Accuair I-Level, Bonspeed Big Blocks

08-13-2013, 10:51 PM	#36
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember Very nice build and some very cool parts being used. Love the wheels too Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-14-2013, 07:09 AM	#38
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember Subscribed for sure.. I'm diggin the color too. I may do some sort of blue on my 68. The wheels are incredible man. I think the wheels make the truck. It's like a woman in a nice dress with Converse hightops or something. .. it's just wrong. The wrong wheel just makes the whole truck look wrong. I think you nailed it. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-14-2013, 07:16 AM	#39
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember Your going after this build like a true Mainiac.. __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

08-14-2013, 11:46 AM	#40
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember I get excited when I can join a thread from the beginning Looks like a very well thought out plan. I hope one day I can build a truck with high-end parts like you. Let's see, my son is 5 now, that means I have 11 years to get on it.

08-20-2013, 12:14 AM	#45
ridinlow68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eliot, ME Posts: 117	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember UPDATE! I was able to get a bit of time this weekend and tonight to work on the front end, installing the Porterbuilt front dropmember. I was fortunate enough to receive the latest and greatest version of the dropmember, and it looks so clean. It looks great with my Michigan Metal Works control arms as well! All the parts were top notch and fit like a glove. I still haven't cut in the notches for the rack and pinion…which I was supposed to do first, but I don't have anything to cut it with quite yet. I was also able to mock up my brakes pretty quick since they came all assembled on the spindle right from CPP. They look pretty great as well! I'm hoping in the next day or so to grab my front tires and throw them on to see how they look. Attached Images __________________ Rick 1968 Chevy C10 Shortbed, 383 w/4L80E, Extreme Dropmember, Accuair I-Level, Bonspeed Big Blocks

08-20-2013, 12:15 AM	#46
ridinlow68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eliot, ME Posts: 117	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember more Attached Images __________________ Rick 1968 Chevy C10 Shortbed, 383 w/4L80E, Extreme Dropmember, Accuair I-Level, Bonspeed Big Blocks

08-20-2013, 08:09 AM	#47
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember Looks incredible man, great job. Are you doing the extreme DM on the back too? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-20-2013, 10:32 AM	#48
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember That looks awesome Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-20-2013, 03:27 PM	#50
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: 68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember very nice!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !



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