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clos69 · 07-08-2010, 03:09 PM

Very nice truck....I would like to see it personally at the TMS Goodguys show in October...have you thought about taking it out there???

Alvin- very nice.....also

TxSqueeze · 07-08-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin

I thought it looked like the factory color. It's a little strange looking at your truck. It feels familiar, yet different.

This is my truck:

Make sure to keep yours waxed!

Man, so that's what mine would look like with bags and 17's! Nice truck!

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Originally Posted by clos69

Very nice truck....I would like to see it personally at the TMS Goodguys show in October...have you thought about taking it out there???

Alvin- very nice.....also

Thanks. I've thought about it, but don't really know yet. Would love to go, but don't know if I could trust this truck making it all the way up there, and it damn sure won't be trailered. Maybe once I get a little more familiar with it and see how it acts, I might feel confident in it making the haul.

tonypaul · 07-08-2010, 04:57 PM

Your truck is looking SWEET!!!!! Back in the 1980's I played football in high school in west Texas and played against Crane... Small World....

Keep up the great work and updates on your truck!!!!

btullis99 · 07-08-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TxSqueeze

Should be able to go to Carboline's website and check it out. I will have to get the exact coating I'm using as there are numerous types of coatings they offer.

i checked it out and was overwhelmed with the choices they offer. maybe a pic of the spray can will help.

TxSqueeze · 07-08-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tonypaul

Your truck is looking SWEET!!!!! Back in the 1980's I played football in high school in west Texas and played against Crane... Small World....

Keep up the great work and updates on your truck!!!!

Very small world! Thanks for the comment, and I will for sure keep this thread updated.

TxSqueeze · 07-08-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by btullis99

i checked it out and was overwhelmed with the choices they offer. maybe a pic of the spray can will help.

No spray can. Using one of my DeVilbis guns. When I wake up tomorrow I'll get you the exact name. At work right now so I can't.

btullis99 · 07-08-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TxSqueeze

No spray can. Using one of my DeVilbis guns. When I wake up tomorrow I'll get you the exact name. At work right now so I can't.

awesome

GASoline71 · 07-08-2010, 07:06 PM

That truck is sick! Awesome work!!!

Gary

clos69 · 07-08-2010, 10:42 PM

Wow...I noticed you have a bbc under the hood....are you going to use hd dropped springs? Please post pics of your 454 if you have any...as I am going the same route on my 67, thanks Carlos

VA72C10 · 07-08-2010, 11:15 PM

Looking awesome! Great work!!!

oldblue1968chevy · 07-08-2010, 11:23 PM

wow i love this color! is it factory? nice truck I can only dream..

TxSqueeze · 07-09-2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

That truck is sick! Awesome work!!!

Gary

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by clos69

Wow...I noticed you have a bbc under the hood....are you going to use hd dropped springs? Please post pics of your 454 if you have any...as I am going the same route on my 67, thanks Carlos

Ordered 3" springs from CPP and was told that they are all the same tension. I can see it being that way to some extent, but it should give it about a 3.5" drop which is what I'm wanting.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking awesome! Great work!!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

wow i love this color! is it factory? nice truck I can only dream..

Don't really know if it's factory, looks to be, from the color of the firewall. Will be doing a complete color change in the near future.

btullis99 · 07-13-2010, 06:07 AM

any word on the frame paint?

eagleuh1 · 07-13-2010, 07:40 AM

Beautiful 68. Nice detail on the frame.

TxSqueeze · 07-13-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by btullis99

any word on the frame paint?

Sorry it took so long, I forgot! Carbothane 8812 Part A; Black C900

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Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Beautiful 68. Nice detail on the frame.

Thanks

franky69c10 · 07-13-2010, 04:15 PM

Nice love the rims

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-13-2010, 05:56 PM

Nice truck, and nice job on the painting and chassis work!

CheyenneShop · 10-21-2010, 07:13 PM

Any updates?

RCbowtie69 · 10-21-2010, 08:30 PM

hey from N.C. looking good 'love the wheels, keep on truckin''

steppside69 · 10-21-2010, 09:18 PM

Dont change the paint man that thing looks flawless

Awesome Truck, Eric

TxSqueeze · 10-21-2010, 10:49 PM

Well, finally received my custom harness today for the LS swap. I have taken out the big block and turbo 400 and will be putting the H/C LS1 out of my 05 in the 68 along with a 4L80E trans with a 3600 converter. About the paint!....it's really not as clean as it looks in pics, it deffinately has it's flaws! See, I design vehicles on the side, and this truck will be a reflection of what I do as a passion. While the blue does look nice on it, it's just not what I have in my head! It will stay this color for a while. Plan is to get the motor in, get the bugs worked out, build the turbo kit for it, and hopefully this time next year, I will be tearing it down for paint.

sipesabeast · 10-21-2010, 11:04 PM

i have an all original 68 similar to this,but mine is yellow with white top,and is all original.i was wondering if all the chrome was original or aftermarket?and did you change the bolt patterns,because mine has 6 lug and its similar to that.

1969stepside · 10-21-2010, 11:16 PM

you got jacked up pretty bad lol

Also got in an argument with the wire wheel on the grinder. If you think I look bad, you should see the grinder! (not even a damn scratch on it

)

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trkfrk · 10-21-2010, 11:21 PM

looks great!!! keep us updated on the LS1 swap. I will be watching your build.. I Just started my build with the LS1/T56 manual 6speed.

TxSqueeze · 10-21-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sipesabeast

i have an all original 68 similar to this,but mine is yellow with white top,and is all original.i was wondering if all the chrome was original or aftermarket?and did you change the bolt patterns,because mine has 6 lug and its similar to that.

The chrome is original, except for the trim on the rear lights. I did do the front 5 lug conversion. The rear was already converted when I bought the truck.

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Originally Posted by 1969stepside

you got jacked up pretty bad lol

Yes, yes I did!

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Originally Posted by trkfrk

looks great!!! keep us updated on the LS1 swap. I will be watching your build.. I Just started my build with the LS1/T56 manual 6speed.

Will for sure keep this updated. Truck should be coming along pretty quick now. My whole hold up was the wiring harness, so things should start rolling.

07-08-2010, 03:09 PM	#26
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Update on my 68... Very nice truck....I would like to see it personally at the TMS Goodguys show in October...have you thought about taking it out there??? Alvin- very nice.....also __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club* Last edited by clos69; 07-08-2010 at 03:11 PM.

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tonypaul Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 639	Re: Update on my 68... Your truck is looking SWEET!!!!! Back in the 1980's I played football in high school in west Texas and played against Crane... Small World.... Keep up the great work and updates on your truck!!!!

07-08-2010, 10:42 PM	#34
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Update on my 68... Wow...I noticed you have a bbc under the hood....are you going to use hd dropped springs? Please post pics of your 454 if you have any...as I am going the same route on my 67, thanks Carlos __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

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07-13-2010, 06:07 AM	#38
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10-21-2010, 09:18 PM	#45
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10-21-2010, 10:49 PM	#46
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Update on my 68... Well, finally received my custom harness today for the LS swap. I have taken out the big block and turbo 400 and will be putting the H/C LS1 out of my 05 in the 68 along with a 4L80E trans with a 3600 converter. About the paint!....it's really not as clean as it looks in pics, it deffinately has it's flaws! See, I design vehicles on the side, and this truck will be a reflection of what I do as a passion. While the blue does look nice on it, it's just not what I have in my head! It will stay this color for a while. Plan is to get the motor in, get the bugs worked out, build the turbo kit for it, and hopefully this time next year, I will be tearing it down for paint. __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

10-21-2010, 11:04 PM	#47
sipesabeast Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: las vegas nevada Posts: 15	Re: Update on my 68... i have an all original 68 similar to this,but mine is yellow with white top,and is all original.i was wondering if all the chrome was original or aftermarket?and did you change the bolt patterns,because mine has 6 lug and its similar to that.

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10-21-2010, 11:21 PM	#49
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Update on my 68... looks great!!! keep us updated on the LS1 swap. I will be watching your build.. I Just started my build with the LS1/T56 manual 6speed. __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

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