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Bennett68C10 · 09-22-2013, 10:38 PM

I like the black lugs
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67c10rustbuket · 09-23-2013, 12:12 AM

Awesome,congrats! I love those meaty tires

**superflysteiny** · 09-23-2013, 02:54 PM

It will all be worth it once it is complete. Cant wait post pics with it at the show if you get a chance.

**Bowtie468** · 09-23-2013, 09:39 PM

Since I couldn't get much shop time today , I mainly concentrated on small items that could be completed in the limited amount of time I had . The first thing I attacked were the 2 support bars for the lower bedside in front of the tire . Since I raised the floor 3 inches , the factory bars would fall short . Before making a trip to pick up material for the job , I surveyed the material I had laying around in the shop . Came up with trying to use 3/8" stainless tubing with an .035 wall . It did the job and feels much stiffer than the factory bars .

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**Bowtie468** · 09-23-2013, 09:42 PM

Installed and completed . Time to lock up until the morning . Another short day tomorrow !
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mcbassin · 09-23-2013, 09:45 PM

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Since I couldn't get much shop time today , I mainly concentrated on small items that could be completed in the limited amount of time I had . The first thing I concentrated on was the 2 support bars for the lower bedside in front of the tire . Since I raised the floor 3 inches , the factory bars would fall short . Before making a trip to pick up material for the job , I surveyed the material I had laying around I'm the shop . Came up with trying to use 3/8" stainless tubing with an .035 wall . It did the job and feels much stiffer than the factory bars . Did I ever mention that I love metal fabrication !

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Very nice! I may have to steal this idea myself. I don't have a raised floor but I like stainless. Thanks for sharing

72BlckButy · 09-24-2013, 09:25 PM

Killer work Chris!

Hate to steer away from the truck but I'm curious. On your trailer.. Is it tube frame? If so did you drill and tap the frame to mount the toolbox or use self tapping screws? Your trailer looks a lot like ours.
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**Bowtie468** · 09-25-2013, 12:23 AM

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Killer work Chris!

Hate to steer away from the truck but I'm curious. On your trailer.. Is it tube frame? If so did you drill and tap the frame to mount the toolbox or use self tapping screws? Your trailer looks a lot like ours.
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Yes Nate , it's a tube frame . I drilled and tapped to mount the toolbox . For the winch, I built another plate that mounts under the floor and spans the width of the tubing running front to rear. About a 3' span if I remember correctly . That plate mounts to the winch plate and also to the frame tubing . Picture the steel floor being sandwiched between the upper and lower mount plates, then the lower plate being bolted to the frame rails . Drilled and tapped those also .
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72BlckButy · 09-25-2013, 07:52 AM

Thanks buddy.

Your truck is amazing. Great attention to detail.
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STOCKISH · 09-26-2013, 04:10 PM

^^I agree, top notch build! One of my fav'es for sure.

CC69Rat · 12-04-2013, 01:30 PM

Chris -- How wide is your rear axle housing ? How much did you have to add to the inner bed wheel tubs? Thanks.

**Bowtie468** · 12-05-2013, 09:12 PM

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Chris -- How wide is your rear axle housing ? How much did you have to add to the inner bed wheel tubs? Thanks.

Chad, ill get you a measurement tomorrow when im out in the shop. As for the wheeltubs, they are widened 7 1/2 inches.

Bennett68C10 · 12-05-2013, 09:51 PM

Out in the shop, we want pictures of this badboy

**Bowtie468** · 12-06-2013, 03:33 PM

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Out in the shop, we want pictures of this badboy

Sorry buddy , our lives have been so hectic the last 7 weeks that I haven't done much on the truck !

CC69Rat · 12-05-2013, 09:56 PM

20x12, 4" BS 31x16.. correct? Factory frame rail location I guess? Did you just flush up the inner edge of the wheel tubs to the outer face of the edge of the frame rail?

Thanks man. Your truck is incredible.

**Bowtie468** · 12-06-2013, 03:31 PM

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20x12, 4" BS 31x16.. correct? Factory frame rail location I guess? Did you just flush up the inner edge of the wheel tubs to the outer face of the edge of the frame rail?

Thanks man. Your truck is incredible.

54 5/8" total width . This is the outside flange to outside flange on the brake rotor .

No I didn't just flush it up with frame edge . Just made them wide enough to fit the tires nicely inside .

CC69Rat · 12-13-2013, 09:21 PM

If that truck was mine, I'd be sleeping in it. .. any pictures would have a lanky unshaven dude in it.

**Bowtie468** · 02-28-2014, 01:23 AM

2 weeks left to thrash ! Trying to get this girl to GoodGuys ! Still haven't fired the motor . Wish me luck . I'll need it !

HSRACER · 02-28-2014, 03:03 AM

I hope to see you there!

**Hart_Rod** · 02-28-2014, 07:56 AM

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2 weeks left to thrash ! Trying to get this girl to GoodGuys ! Still haven't fired the motor . Wish me luck . I'll need it !

Good luck Chris! Where's Goodguy's at?

Bennett68C10 · 02-28-2014, 06:33 AM

Good luck buddy, can't wait to see this truck done. You'll make your deadline, just keep plugging away at it.

darkhorse970 · 02-28-2014, 08:35 AM

Rob, it's at the Texas Motor Speedway outside of Dallas.

dirish · 02-28-2014, 10:02 AM

Pictures!!! Pictures!!! Pictures!!! Congratulations, i know it's been a long time coming!
Best of luck, would love to see a video of it being fired up for the first time.
Look forward to seeing it complete!

**Bowtie468** · 03-01-2014, 10:06 PM

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Pictures!!! Pictures!!! Pictures!!!
Look forward to seeing it complete!

Hey Daniel , how ya been ? I'll be taking it off the stands in the next few days for insurance pics . I'll be sure to post some up !

You should see your old tailgate now !

**Hart_Rod** · 02-28-2014, 02:25 PM

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Rob, it's at the Texas Motor Speedway outside of Dallas.

Dang. That's a long haul from Pensacola....

09-22-2013, 10:38 PM	#1
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I like the black lugs Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

09-23-2013, 12:12 AM	#2
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Awesome,congrats! I love those meaty tires __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

09-23-2013, 02:54 PM	#3
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage It will all be worth it once it is complete. Cant wait post pics with it at the show if you get a chance. __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

09-23-2013, 09:39 PM	#4
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Since I couldn't get much shop time today , I mainly concentrated on small items that could be completed in the limited amount of time I had . The first thing I attacked were the 2 support bars for the lower bedside in front of the tire . Since I raised the floor 3 inches , the factory bars would fall short . Before making a trip to pick up material for the job , I surveyed the material I had laying around in the shop . Came up with trying to use 3/8" stainless tubing with an .035 wall . It did the job and feels much stiffer than the factory bars . Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide Last edited by Bowtie468; 09-24-2013 at 06:50 AM.

09-23-2013, 09:42 PM	#5
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Installed and completed . Time to lock up until the morning . Another short day tomorrow ! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

09-24-2013, 09:25 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Killer work Chris! Hate to steer away from the truck but I'm curious. On your trailer.. Is it tube frame? If so did you drill and tap the frame to mount the toolbox or use self tapping screws? Your trailer looks a lot like ours. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-25-2013, 07:52 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Thanks buddy. Your truck is amazing. Great attention to detail. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-26-2013, 04:10 PM	#10
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage ^^I agree, top notch build! One of my fav'es for sure. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-04-2013, 01:30 PM	#11
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Chris -- How wide is your rear axle housing ? How much did you have to add to the inner bed wheel tubs? Thanks. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-05-2013, 09:51 PM	#13
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Out in the shop, we want pictures of this badboy __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-05-2013, 09:56 PM	#15
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage 20x12, 4" BS 31x16.. correct? Factory frame rail location I guess? Did you just flush up the inner edge of the wheel tubs to the outer face of the edge of the frame rail? Thanks man. Your truck is incredible. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-13-2013, 09:21 PM	#17
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage If that truck was mine, I'd be sleeping in it. .. any pictures would have a lanky unshaven dude in it. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-28-2014, 01:23 AM	#18
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage 2 weeks left to thrash ! Trying to get this girl to GoodGuys ! Still haven't fired the motor . Wish me luck . I'll need it ! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

02-28-2014, 03:03 AM	#19
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I hope to see you there! __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS

02-28-2014, 06:33 AM	#21
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Good luck buddy, can't wait to see this truck done. You'll make your deadline, just keep plugging away at it. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10



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02-28-2014, 08:35 AM	#22
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Rob, it's at the Texas Motor Speedway outside of Dallas. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

02-28-2014, 10:02 AM	#23
dirish Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Heart of Tennessee Posts: 1,120	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Pictures!!! Pictures!!! Pictures!!! Congratulations, i know it's been a long time coming! Best of luck, would love to see a video of it being fired up for the first time. Look forward to seeing it complete!

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