The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board > 67-72 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Projects and Builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-26-2013, 07:27 AM   #701
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Quote:
Originally Posted by NewType72 View Post
hmmm looks like you're almost two steps ahead of me already! Guess I'm just following in your tracks
No exactly, you already have the body and paint........and a crack free steering wheel
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 07:53 AM   #702
CC69Rat
Registered User
 
CC69Rat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Chattanooga TN
Posts: 6,212
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

You haven't purchased a comfort grip wheel yet?

I saw a GM Corvette wheel on CL the other day. Same wheel just a different center cap. 125.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
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)
CC69Rat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 09:00 AM   #703
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Haha well you know Chad now this stocker has grown on me
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 11:11 AM   #704
CC69Rat
Registered User
 
CC69Rat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Chattanooga TN
Posts: 6,212
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Yep, I like those too. I sold an original 68 a while back and I wish I had it back now.
__________________
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)
CC69Rat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 11:14 AM   #705
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Hey hey I wouldn't say mines completely crack free just yet
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 02:24 PM   #706
RRC
Registered User
 
RRC's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 1,099
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Hey Shawn I found both brackets....if Dave needs it , it's his.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms

Rocky Lake Kustoms

Russ
RRC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 02:28 PM   #707
HotRod C/10
Registered User
 
HotRod C/10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Albuquerque NM
Posts: 3,053
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Quote:
Originally Posted by RRC View Post
Hey Shawn I found both brackets....if Dave needs it , it's his.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB,
LS SWAPPED

-1976 SILVERADO
YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)
HotRod C/10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 02:51 PM   #708
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Good deal. Glad to help
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 04:42 PM   #709
RRC
Registered User
 
RRC's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 1,099
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Need you or Dave to pm me a address
__________________
My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712

Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms

Rocky Lake Kustoms

Russ
RRC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 05:01 PM   #710
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Dave hurry up or I'll have to give him mine
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 05:16 PM   #711
67cheby
67cheby
 
67cheby's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: siloam springs ar 72761
Posts: 17,890
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

great job, the motor looks killer and the hubcaps, dig it !
67cheby is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 05:58 PM   #712
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Quote:
Originally Posted by 67cheby View Post
great job, the motor looks killer and the hubcaps, dig it !
Thanks man!! Its been a labor of love but I really enjoy driving it
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 06:02 PM   #713
twangismythang
Registered User
 
twangismythang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Memphis, Tn.
Posts: 219
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

what size wheels and tires are you running, I tried to look back and find it but got lost.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Victory will only be achieved through superior firepower and trusting in the Lord.
SOLD 68 C-10. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560975
SOLD 2000 Silverado...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6492671
87 V-10 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643898
twangismythang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 06:10 PM   #714
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Quote:
Originally Posted by twangismythang View Post
what size wheels and tires are you running, I tried to look back and find it but got lost.
Posted via Mobile Device
15X7 wheels and tires are P215/70r15 front and P235/75r15 rear.
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2013, 06:38 PM   #715
HotRod C/10
Registered User
 
HotRod C/10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Albuquerque NM
Posts: 3,053
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Quote:
Originally Posted by shawno72 View Post
Dave hurry up or I'll have to give him mine
Posted via Mobile Device
DONE!
__________________
SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB,
LS SWAPPED

-1976 SILVERADO
YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)
HotRod C/10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2013, 05:24 PM   #716
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Was out back at the VW shop I work at on Wednesdays to help pay for the build and I decided to snap some pics

Name:  garys 1.jpg
Views: 550
Size:  33.4 KB

Name:  garys 2.jpg
Views: 554
Size:  28.0 KB

Name:  garys 3.jpg
Views: 548
Size:  41.5 KB

Name:  garys 4.jpg
Views: 549
Size:  40.3 KB

Name:  garys 5.jpg
Views: 562
Size:  40.8 KB
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2013, 05:26 PM   #717
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Name:  garys 6.jpg
Views: 539
Size:  43.1 KB

Name:  garys 7.jpg
Views: 543
Size:  31.2 KB

Name:  garys 8.jpg
Views: 540
Size:  46.5 KB

Name:  garys 9.jpg
Views: 554
Size:  33.5 KB
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2013, 08:00 PM   #718
Ol Blue K20
Proprietor of Dale's Corner
 
Ol Blue K20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vacaville , CA
Posts: 16,243
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Hmmm....Not one VW in sight
__________________
"Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers"

Dale
XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004

R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck
R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man
R.I.P. FleetsidePaul
Ol Blue K20 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2013, 08:23 PM   #719
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20 View Post
Hmmm....Not one VW in sight
Well I was parked in the back in the storage area but if you look in the background in pics 1,2,3,5,7 you'll see some stored
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2013, 10:41 PM   #720
Zoomin
Man of Mini-Talents
 
Zoomin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Posts: 4,295
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Fine looking truck, Shawn. Pix of it are always a welcome sight!
Zoomin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2013, 11:32 PM   #721
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Thank you Steve. I really appreciate the nice comments.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2013, 08:46 AM   #722
Ol Blue K20
Proprietor of Dale's Corner
 
Ol Blue K20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vacaville , CA
Posts: 16,243
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Quote:
Originally Posted by shawno72 View Post
Well I was parked in the back in the storage area but if you look in the background in pics 1,2,3,5,7 you'll see some stored
well, who notices a vw when there's a nice truck in the pic
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
"Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers"

Dale
XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004

R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck
R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man
R.I.P. FleetsidePaul
Ol Blue K20 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2013, 09:13 AM   #723
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20 View Post
well, who notices a vw when there's a nice truck in the pic
Posted via Mobile Device
Totally agree
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2013, 01:43 AM   #724
moe70c10
Registered User
 
moe70c10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: prairieville, la
Posts: 38
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

what did you rub on that peeling paint job? looks cool, I got red fading/peeling paint on mine with some turquoise showing underneath
moe70c10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2013, 04:32 AM   #725
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread

Quote:
Originally Posted by moe70c10 View Post
what did you rub on that peeling paint job? looks cool, I got red fading/peeling paint on mine with some turquoise showing underneath
Thank you. I used some 600 grit and wet sanded. I would suggest my e some 1000 but I hate sanding and 600 got the job done faster
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:31 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com