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Drifters · 01-12-2015, 08:39 PM

No it's all new I used the front frame horns for bumper placement but that's it!

Drifters · 01-12-2015, 11:37 PM

This is a fame shot of the right front transition from the 3x6 front to the 2x6 center section! I opted not to go 3x6 all the way to save weight.

Drifters · 01-15-2015, 12:18 AM

I wanted mimic the factory frame on the C-6 so off the shelf coil overs could be used. Name: image.jpg
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Drifters · 01-17-2015, 01:18 AM

We're now doing one last complete final assembly before we tear it down for paint!

**Advanced Design** · 01-17-2015, 05:29 AM

Nice! Looks packaged very well! Where do the A/C lines run into the cab?

Drifters · 01-17-2015, 09:44 AM

They'll run into the passenger side of the firewall I'm just waiting for the A/C unit & bulkhead to arrive! I'm starting the inner wheel tubs now.

Drifters · 01-20-2015, 09:41 PM

I now have the dubious task of grafting the original Vette consol to the dash/Trans tunnel. Name: image.jpg
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Drifters · 01-20-2015, 09:43 PM

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**shadow1967** · 01-20-2015, 11:29 PM

Looking good!

Drifters · 01-21-2015, 12:41 AM

Thank you shadow1967 and your p/u is coming along very nice great work!

**Advanced Design** · 01-21-2015, 08:41 AM

Drifters, interesting challenge. Hopefully you wil show how you merge them together. Looks pretty cool!

Drifters · 01-22-2015, 11:23 AM

Thanks AD! I'll post pics as I go. I'm trying to really use all the Vette parts as I can! With the exception of a few custom parts I want to be able to get parts from GM I mean they spent millions on R&D why reinvent the wheel!

**oldman3** · 01-22-2015, 12:42 PM

Seem great minds think alike, I installed a Jag center console in a 67 pickup, here's during mock-up...Jim

Drifters · 01-22-2015, 11:39 PM

Nice job Jim! It's not easy finding a newer console to flow with the older dashes.

**oldman3** · 01-23-2015, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Drifters

Nice job Jim! It's not easy finding a newer console to flow with the older dashes.

You are so right, had to do a lot of modifications to make it look like it was made this way. Sorry to take up your thread but here's a couple shots of the finished product...Jim

aggie91 · 01-23-2015, 10:43 AM

Just found this build. The work looks great and I like how you are using all the Vette stuff!

Drifters · 01-23-2015, 11:21 AM

Wow beautiful work Jim! I like how the console flows. Is the truck done? Thank you Karl my objective with my build is to use every factory part I can! I have the vin# to the donor Vette so if you need a part your local dealer have it! I'm hoping to be able to do more of these to offer for sale!

**oldman3** · 01-23-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drifters

Wow beautiful work Jim! I like how the console flows. Is the truck done?

Thank you, and yes the truck is done. It's the bottom link in my signature (Jimbo's build)...Jim

**nlped** · 01-24-2015, 12:58 PM

Nice build so far Drifter... I'm going to follow along.

Drifters · 01-24-2015, 03:25 PM

Thank you Ed! Welcome aboard... Ron

Drifters · 01-24-2015, 03:32 PM

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Thought I'd share what I started with!

**Advanced Design** · 01-24-2015, 11:14 PM

That truck looks really solid. Was it?

Do you shorten the bed or find another one?

Drifters · 01-24-2015, 11:27 PM

Ya I prefer the buy the long beds & shorten them there's a ton of long beds here in California! I also have a guy here who has 40 plus 67-72 C10s and I horse trade with him a lot! He's got some nice patina long beds that I want to shorten. I like the old tin over the China stuff!

Drifters · 01-25-2015, 04:43 PM

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Ok the console's mounted & the E-brakes mounted as well now it's time to mold it to the dash! I had to raise it 2 inches to clear the wiring harness which will run underneath.

**oldman3** · 01-25-2015, 08:41 PM

Slick job with the E-brake, look forward to more...Jim

01-12-2015, 08:39 PM	#26
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 No it's all new I used the front frame horns for bumper placement but that's it!

01-12-2015, 11:37 PM	#27
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 This is a fame shot of the right front transition from the 3x6 front to the 2x6 center section! I opted not to go 3x6 all the way to save weight. Attached Images

01-15-2015, 12:18 AM	#28
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 I wanted mimic the factory frame on the C-6 so off the shelf coil overs could be used.

01-17-2015, 01:18 AM	#29
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 We're now doing one last complete final assembly before we tear it down for paint! Attached Images

01-17-2015, 05:29 AM	#30
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 68c10/c6 Nice! Looks packaged very well! Where do the A/C lines run into the cab? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-17-2015, 09:44 AM	#31
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 They'll run into the passenger side of the firewall I'm just waiting for the A/C unit & bulkhead to arrive! I'm starting the inner wheel tubs now.

01-20-2015, 09:41 PM	#32
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 I now have the dubious task of grafting the original Vette consol to the dash/Trans tunnel.

01-20-2015, 09:43 PM	#33
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6

01-20-2015, 11:29 PM	#34
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 68c10/c6 Looking good! __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

01-21-2015, 12:41 AM	#35
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 Thank you shadow1967 and your p/u is coming along very nice great work!

01-21-2015, 08:41 AM	#36
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 68c10/c6 Drifters, interesting challenge. Hopefully you wil show how you merge them together. Looks pretty cool! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-22-2015, 11:23 AM	#37
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 Thanks AD! I'll post pics as I go. I'm trying to really use all the Vette parts as I can! With the exception of a few custom parts I want to be able to get parts from GM I mean they spent millions on R&D why reinvent the wheel!

01-22-2015, 12:42 PM	#38
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,560	Re: 68c10/c6 Seem great minds think alike, I installed a Jag center console in a 67 pickup, here's during mock-up...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

01-22-2015, 11:39 PM	#39
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 Nice job Jim! It's not easy finding a newer console to flow with the older dashes.

01-23-2015, 10:43 AM	#41
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 68c10/c6 Just found this build. The work looks great and I like how you are using all the Vette stuff! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square



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01-23-2015, 11:21 AM	#42
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 Wow beautiful work Jim! I like how the console flows. Is the truck done? Thank you Karl my objective with my build is to use every factory part I can! I have the vin# to the donor Vette so if you need a part your local dealer have it! I'm hoping to be able to do more of these to offer for sale!

01-24-2015, 12:58 PM	#44
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 68c10/c6 Nice build so far Drifter... I'm going to follow along. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-24-2015, 03:25 PM	#45
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 Thank you Ed! Welcome aboard... Ron

01-24-2015, 03:32 PM	#46
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 Thought I'd share what I started with!

01-24-2015, 11:14 PM	#47
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 68c10/c6 That truck looks really solid. Was it? Do you shorten the bed or find another one? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-24-2015, 11:27 PM	#48
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 Ya I prefer the buy the long beds & shorten them there's a ton of long beds here in California! I also have a guy here who has 40 plus 67-72 C10s and I horse trade with him a lot! He's got some nice patina long beds that I want to shorten. I like the old tin over the China stuff!

01-25-2015, 04:43 PM	#49
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 Ok the console's mounted & the E-brakes mounted as well now it's time to mold it to the dash! I had to raise it 2 inches to clear the wiring harness which will run underneath.

01-25-2015, 08:41 PM	#50
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,560	Re: 68c10/c6 Slick job with the E-brake, look forward to more...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

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