Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage

[truckmanloco]

Man I really like this truck. Sooooo Nice!

[n2billet]

Still going to make CTC right?

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by n2billet

Still going to make CTC right?

Hey Keith , we're hard at it to make that happen . Kevin is confident we'll have all the paint wrapped up in time . I'm hoping everything goes smooth with the efi swap .
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[mcbassin]

Your truck looks awesome! I love the paint.

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Your truck looks awesome! I love the paint.

Thanks , Mike ! Trying to get it done !
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[dnd1978]

How did I miss this one? Bowtie468s your build is looking great. Who's doing your body and paint work? Keep pushing forward...
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[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by dnd1978

How did I miss this one? Bowtie468s your build is looking great. Who's doing your body and paint work? Keep pushing forward...
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Thanks . Paint is being handled by Kevin Morgan with Ronnie's Classic Rods in Natchotoches , La.
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[Bennett68C10]

Any updates Chris
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[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Any updates Chris
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Yes Keith , we have been making some forward progress on the truck the last few weeks . Accuair system is just about complete . Just need to fab mounts for the height sensors and wire those in .

Replaced the carpet since my old one didn't go all the way to the back of the cab . Also , since I was going with new carpet , I opted to install a high hump for the tranny. Don't need it now but will in the future .
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[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Yes Keith , we have been making some forward progress on the truck the last few weeks . Accuair system is just about complete . Just need to fab mounts for the height sensors and wire those in .

Replaced the carpet since my old one didn't go all the way to the back of the cab . Also , since I was going with new carpet , I opted to install a high hump for the tranny. Don't need it now but will in the future .
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You just peaked my interest with the future comment. Are you looking at doing dropmembers in the future or something else. How do you like the accuair setup, I plan on using the same kit on mine.
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[dirish]

SWEEEEEEEET! Gonna be one nice ride! Your coming along nicely!
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[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

You just peaked my interest with the future comment. Are you looking at doing dropmembers in the future or something else. How do you like the accuair setup, I plan on using the same kit on mine.
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Well , I would like to go a little lower eventually . I definitely want a drop member . I'd also like the option of a 6 speed auto. It takes some room to fit them in there . I haven't yet cycled the Accuair system but it sure is quality stuff . The new VU4 valve has NPT threads on all ports

Originally Posted by dirish

SWEEEEEEEET! Gonna be one nice ride! Your coming along nicely!
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Thanks . It's getting there Daniel ! You should see your old tailgate . Its slick as glass !
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[71' Custom]

Amazing build so far, can't wait to see more!

[Bennett68C10]

Yeah it takes some room to fit the 4l80e type transmissions. I want to run one in my truck, but with the Touring Dropmember I'm going to have to do some floor mods that I don't want to do I might end up with a gear vendors instead. I really love your truck Chris, yours and Tootsie are my favorite ones on this board. I can't wait to see some pics of it all together with the bed on sitting outside shining in the sun.

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Yeah it takes some room to fit the 4l80e type transmissions. I want to run one in my truck, but with the Touring Dropmember I'm going to have to do some floor mods that I don't want to do I might end up with a gear vendors instead. I really love your truck Chris, yours and Tootsie are my favorite ones on this board. I can't wait to see some pics of it all together with the bed on sitting outside shining in the sun.

Thank You Keith for the kind words. Im also ready to see it done. Seems like its taking forever to get to the end.

A TH 400 with a Gear Vendors would be a smart move.

[superflysteiny]

As you know this is my favorite truck on the board cant wait to see it finished. Better clean out your garage your going to need the room for all the awards its going to win

[dirish]

I did see the gate in a few pictures, very proud to have a small connection
To such a nice build! This truck is gonna be unreal!
God bless!
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[STOCKISH]

Hey buddy, any progrss on this? Hows the FI swap coming?

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Hey buddy, any progrss on this? Hows the FI swap coming?

Sorry guys , I've been hooked up and haven't been on here much . Work is still progressing as time allows . We just completed a small repair on the cab that the previous painter had botched up . No fears , it's much better now . The e-level system is complete and functioning properly . Bed is mounted on the dolly and ready for the trip to the paint booth . Work and a truck club gathering have that event still 3 weeks out. The engine is currently being assembled and should go back between the frame rails in the next week . As long a I don't hit any snags with the FI, we should be able to make CTC in October . If not , no big deal , we still have more work to get done before the spring Good Guys show in March .
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[Bowtie468]

10 more days until the bed goes to paint !!! That's the last of it . UPS dropped of needed parts to get the cam degreed . Funny how the closer it gets , progress just seems to crawl along . So many small items to wrap up !
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[STOCKISH]

Sweet! Look forward to more progress pictures.

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Funny how the closer it gets , progress just seems to crawl along . So many small items to wrap up !
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So true!! Looking forward to the update pics, glad to hear you're still at it

[Bennett68C10]

Awesome Chris, when are you trying to have it done by. Can't wait to see some pics.
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[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Awesome Chris, when are you trying to have it done by. Can't wait to see some pics.
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Hey Keith , we are shooting for CTC in October . It will be close . After that , I'd like to put nicer bed wood in before Good Guys in March .
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[Bowtie468]

Here are a few pics from last weekend. Got the bed in paint and bolted back on the truck. Was a rough one, especially for Kevin. He worked his tail off to get it done. Got back home with it Sunday night just in time to catch a few hours sleep and back to work on Monday.