My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion

[hardwaa]

I LOVE stock paint!!
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[hardwaa]

All new fuel hose and fuel pump. Added 2 fuel filters to keep an eye on left over gas tank residue. So far it’s CLEAN!!
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[hardwaa]

All the lights, horn, and wipers work. However brake pedal goes to the floor. No test drive.
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[hardwaa]

Originally Posted by Stickman

Jeff what color of seat belts are those ?

I have no idea. Need to do some research. Sandle wood?? No build sheet in seat and glove box door info does not specify interior color.
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[hardwaa]

Originally Posted by hardwaa

I have no idea. Need to do some research. Sandle wood?? No build sheet in seat and glove box door info does not specify interior color.
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Here is a pic of the door panel. I think it’s more grey silver than gold.
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[68bowtie]

Love the progress!

PS the interior vinyl parts are fawn. That was typically the factory 68 color when no option is listed.

[hardwaa]

5 lug 1/2 ton brake parts front disk and rear drum.

[hardwaa]

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Love the progress!

PS the interior vinyl parts are fawn. That was typically the factory 68 color when no option is listed.

Thanks! I have been learning lots about the 67-68 trucks and there interior. Appreciate the replies.

[hardwaa]

Took a break on the truck. Did some work on my vw. Back to the truck now. Wheels back from polisher. Had the lips polished ( got rid of the machine marks) scored some lowering stuff at a swap meet. Installed new exterior mirror s. I really like the earlier style mirror on the 67-68 trucks.
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[hardwaa]

I painted the center of the wheels a silvery-grey. Really happy with it! Last
Pic I painted wheel center on left right wheel is factory color. Not trying to match the stock interior color. Just have it as background for reference.
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[Stickman]

Wheels are looking good. Russells does a great job.

[67C10Step]

Very cool. My 67 is vermillion with fawn color interior. I like the looks of the vermillion interior with the fawn accents though. Nice, nice truck.

[68Gold/white]

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Very cool. My 67 is vermillion with fawn color interior. I like the looks of the vermillion interior with the fawn accents though. Nice, nice truck.

My 67 C10, also has fawn interior with Vermillion (what's left of it...fading fast)

[rodstored-72]

hardwaa, nice job!!! hopefully meet/see ya around sometime! I am currently finishing up a daily driver 1986 build (on here too)... keep up the good work.
... ooh! where did ya get your wheels?

[hardwaa]

Thanks Dudes! Progress.
Painted rears wheels and got tires today.

[hardwaa]

Pics.

Also I can’t stand the tire nipples. I ALWAYS cut them off!!!
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[hardwaa]

Progress. I was curious to see if I could press the three-quarter ton ball joints out of the lower a arms and press in half ton ones. That will not work. Thankfully I had someLower CPP tubular arms I was able to put on to replace the stock three-quarter ton stock a arms. For the upper a arms I just drilled out the rivets and replaced the three-quarter tons with half ton upper ball joints no big deal.
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[hardwaa]

While I was doing the half ton 5 lug disc brake conversion upfront I threw in a set of McGaugheys drop spindles 71-72 style also use the 71-72 style upper ball joint and will be using that same outer tire rod end. I also threw in a 2 inch lowered front spring.
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[68Gold/white]

Look'n good in the Arizona neighborhood!!!

Amazing how the wheels and trim make it look sooo much better!!!

Carry on! THat's how I would do it!!!

[Low Elco]

Oooooo...dis gon' be goooodd.....

[hardwaa]

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[hardwaa]

1/2 ton rear end. Gonna swap to 5 lug axles. ? On ring gear pic 11:41 assuming that’s teeth on pinion and ring gear. 3.73 ratio. Is that a date code on righ gear “GM 2-68” ????
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[68Gold/white]

Correct on the ratio numbers. I don’t know for sure on date code, it’s likely a 68 rear.

I’m sure I’m captain obvious, here, but make sure you get the correct length axles for the axle housing! If you get Moser axles, buy the studs AND have them install them, it’s worth every penny!

I plan on 3.73 gears for my 67 and 68. If you DO need new gears, I’ve read that Motive gear is preferred, for reasons I don’t remember...

[hardwaa]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Correct on the ratio numbers. I don’t know for sure on date code, it’s likely a 68 rear.

I’m sure I’m captain obvious, here, but make sure you get the correct length axles for the axle housing! If you get Moser axles, buy the studs AND have them install them, it’s worth every penny!

I plan on 3.73 gears for my 67 and 68. If you DO need new gears, I’ve read that Motive gear is preferred, for reasons I don’t remember...

My truck is a 3/4 ton this is a random 6 lug 1/2 ton rear I scored from a buddy. I’m happy with the 30 spline. Will look for best axles. 30 3/4 length.
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[CG]

Are you going the CLR treatment and buff and wax when done?