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02-22-2011, 04:47 PM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
Then there was sunday
 about mid day i got to fire her up the old holley was leaking gas so i switch it out and the brand new holley big end fuel pump was leaking too but shes purrs like a lion i will put the collant system on friday and fill the trans up and break the motor in shes come a long way but still so much left to do |
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02-22-2011, 04:49 PM
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VA72C10
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
Looks good. Congrats on the startup!
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02-22-2011, 10:02 PM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
Thanks I'm really excited, I am restoring this one for my dad who passed away 2005 he was my hero, And he was quite famous with his 68 nova 2 that I will be fixing this year
haha I just wish I had more than 2 days a week to work on it |
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03-03-2011, 09:05 PM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
ok so now she runs and i still have to modify the clutch z bar and put the shifting arms back on
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03-03-2011, 09:06 PM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
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03-03-2011, 09:57 PM
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'67 C-10 LWB Driver
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
motor sounds great! Has a nice lope to it!
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'67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad! |
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03-03-2011, 11:39 PM
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Location: Thomasville, NC
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
Hey from N.C. , i'm just a little ways down the road from you, truck looking good & sounding just like what chevy's should sound like,keep on truckin
 
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03-03-2011, 11:48 PM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
Thats the plan I got a whole week off next week for spring break hopefully i can get the bed off and the cab set in primer and almost ready to dive
just need a good drivers door and im ready to roll well and exhaust..... its kinda loud 
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03-05-2011, 12:11 AM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
so i got the passenger side of the cab all done today with just a few hours
I need a v8 z bar for the clutch i wanna get this thing rolling this week |
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03-05-2011, 12:13 AM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
i hope to get mine running you and the car show i just went to are really motivating me to get my 67 running! nice work hope to hear that your cruisin in it!
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03-08-2011, 04:09 AM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
well i got the rockers in and fixed the floor
then now moved on to fixing the doors |
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03-08-2011, 04:12 AM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
and a bit of test fitting
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03-08-2011, 07:49 PM
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'67 C-10 LWB Driver
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
nice progress!! keep it up and you'll be on the road in no time at all!
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'67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad! |
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03-10-2011, 03:18 AM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
ok so i got the passenger door on and the fender lined up now to do the drivers door
just got 8 holes to fill in from all the mirrors and get and exhaust tom!!!!! |
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03-12-2011, 07:17 PM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
so i got the doors bolted on and got the exhaust on
and got to drive her its awesome to ride in a truck that had been sitting in a field for years |
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03-12-2011, 07:24 PM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
cant wait till i can say the same thing. awsome progress. cant wait to see it painted and with all the trim
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03-12-2011, 07:34 PM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
yeah its pretty crazy to think about a month ago i pulled it out of a field
im trying to upload a video now of how it sounds with the thrush exhaust |
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03-12-2011, 07:40 PM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
man you did that really quick how about you russle up a couple thngs and come over and get mine driving in one whole month of time!!
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03-12-2011, 08:59 PM
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
Great looking truck looking forward to the new video.. I didnt see it but did you repaint the firewall?
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03-12-2011, 09:52 PM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
yeah i wanted to spray some of the color to see what it looked like and its awesome in the sun.... i wanna go for the grandpa look for this truck...
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03-14-2011, 01:56 PM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
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03-16-2011, 06:01 PM
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
so how do u guys think it sounds lol its soo funny what size small bock it is.... and shes about as quick as she sounds
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03-16-2011, 08:24 PM
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dazed and confused
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Location: marion nc
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
sounds great!!
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03-16-2011, 10:42 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
Sounds great! Whats the specs on the motor, cam?
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03-17-2011, 08:22 AM
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Location: Eastern Iowa
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Re: The 68 c10 plain and simple
Looks good! Is your V8 in the 6 cylinder position?
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