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ColoradoK5 · 09-19-2013, 10:43 AM

Wow Congrats and enjoy that first drive

STOCKISH · 09-19-2013, 11:09 AM

Stunning!

**Graham57a** · 09-19-2013, 11:48 AM

Looks incredible!! Your painter really knows how to lay down black, I bet you're beyond stoked. Congrats man, now you gotta post up the maiden voyage video!!

72BlckButy · 09-19-2013, 01:08 PM

Freaking amazing Chris!!!!

That thing is clearer than a mirror.

BTW... I love the trailer. We have one close to it. Would you mind posting a picture of the toolbox area upfront? Did you add a winch?

mcbassin · 09-19-2013, 01:45 PM

It just keep getting better with every update! Don't stop...
Awesome paint and everything

**Bowtie468** · 09-19-2013, 10:36 PM

Thank you guys , it's definitely been a long road . Not done yet , but close !

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BTW... I love the trailer. We have one close to it. Would you mind posting a picture of the toolbox area upfront? Did you add a winch?

Here ya go Nate !
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**superflysteiny** · 09-20-2013, 10:39 AM

Outrageous I have said this a thousand times but I love this truck. I kick myself in the butt every day I sold my black 72. Paint was not as nice as this one but I love black. What is your completion date.
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Racie · 09-20-2013, 11:51 AM

This build has been absolutely awesome can't wait for the video to see it running and driving! Congrats man it's beautiful!!!!

**Bowtie468** · 09-20-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Outrageous I have said this a thousand times but I love this truck. I kick myself in the butt every day I sold my black 72. Paint was not as nice as this one but I love black. What is your completion date.
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Appreciate that Eric ! I feel the same about Tootsie . As for as completion, we are attempting to bring it to Mississippi for CTC. Looking at the calendar I still have 16 days left. Won't be complete but I'm hoping I can get it there. Cross your fingers !

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This build has been absolutely awesome can't wait for the video to see it running and driving! Congrats man it's beautiful!!!!

Thank You , we plan on attending the spring Good Guys show in Fort Worth TX . Come on up and watch it run a few laps around the Speedway !
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rincones · 09-20-2013, 03:42 PM

Extremely Nice. Like the color.

click here to see my buildpage:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=532127

darkhorse970 · 09-20-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Thank You , we plan on attending the spring Good Guys show in Fort Worth TX . Come on up and watch it run a few laps around the Speedway !
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Now we're talking!
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**GSFMECH** · 09-21-2013, 08:33 AM

I can't wait to see it with the bed on it Chris. Awesome job!!

**Bowtie468** · 09-22-2013, 10:50 AM

Black lugs to add the slightest bit of contrast . What do y'all think ?
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**68bowtie** · 09-22-2013, 12:26 PM

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Black lugs to add the slightest bit of contrast . What do y'all think ?
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i like it

**lolife99** · 09-22-2013, 12:41 PM

Like the black lug nuts.
Where did you get them?

dirish · 09-22-2013, 01:23 PM

Like them!
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**Bowtie468** · 09-22-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Like the black lug nuts.
Where did you get them?

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/gor-71683nbc
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knomadd · 09-22-2013, 07:10 PM

That looks nice!
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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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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

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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09-19-2013, 10:43 AM	#526
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Wow Congrats and enjoy that first drive

09-19-2013, 11:09 AM	#527
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Stunning! __________________ --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.

09-19-2013, 11:48 AM	#528
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,855	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Looks incredible!! Your painter really knows how to lay down black, I bet you're beyond stoked. Congrats man, now you gotta post up the maiden voyage video!! __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

09-19-2013, 01:08 PM	#529
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Freaking amazing Chris!!!! That thing is clearer than a mirror. BTW... I love the trailer. We have one close to it. Would you mind posting a picture of the toolbox area upfront? Did you add a winch? __________________ -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)

09-19-2013, 01:45 PM	#530
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage It just keep getting better with every update! Don't stop... Awesome paint and everything __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-20-2013, 10:39 AM	#532
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Outrageous I have said this a thousand times but I love this truck. I kick myself in the butt every day I sold my black 72. Paint was not as nice as this one but I love black. What is your completion date. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

09-20-2013, 11:51 AM	#533
Racie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 328	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage This build has been absolutely awesome can't wait for the video to see it running and driving! Congrats man it's beautiful!!!!

09-20-2013, 03:42 PM	#535
rincones Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 311	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Extremely Nice. Like the color. click here to see my buildpage: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=532127 __________________ Rincon

09-21-2013, 08:33 AM	#537
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I can't wait to see it with the bed on it Chris. Awesome job!! __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

09-22-2013, 10:50 AM	#538
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Black lugs to add the slightest bit of contrast . What do y'all think ? 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; 09-22-2013 at 11:01 AM.

09-22-2013, 12:41 PM	#540
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Like the black lug nuts. Where did you get them? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-22-2013, 01:23 PM	#541
dirish Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Heart of Tennessee Posts: 1,120	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Like them! Posted via Mobile Device

09-22-2013, 07:10 PM	#543
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage That looks nice! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

09-22-2013, 10:38 PM	#544
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	#545
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



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09-23-2013, 02:54 PM	#546
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	#547
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	#548
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	#550
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)

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