Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread - Page 29 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shawno72 · 03-26-2013, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by NewType72

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

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**CC69Rat** · 03-26-2013, 07:53 AM

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.
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shawno72 · 03-26-2013, 09:00 AM

Haha well you know Chad now this stocker has grown on me

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**CC69Rat** · 03-26-2013, 11:11 AM

Yep, I like those too. I sold an original 68 a while back and I wish I had it back now.

NewType72 · 03-26-2013, 11:14 AM

Hey hey I wouldn't say mines completely crack free just yet
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RRC · 03-26-2013, 02:24 PM

Hey Shawn I found both brackets....if Dave needs it , it's his.
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HotRod C/10 · 03-26-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RRC

Hey Shawn I found both brackets....if Dave needs it , it's his.
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shawno72 · 03-26-2013, 02:51 PM

Good deal. Glad to help

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RRC · 03-26-2013, 04:42 PM

Need you or Dave to pm me a address

shawno72 · 03-26-2013, 05:01 PM

Dave hurry up or I'll have to give him mine

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**67cheby** · 03-26-2013, 05:16 PM

great job, the motor looks killer and the hubcaps, dig it !

shawno72 · 03-26-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

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

twangismythang · 03-26-2013, 06:02 PM

what size wheels and tires are you running, I tried to look back and find it but got lost.
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shawno72 · 03-26-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by twangismythang

what size wheels and tires are you running, I tried to look back and find it but got lost.
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15X7 wheels and tires are P215/70r15 front and P235/75r15 rear.

HotRod C/10 · 03-26-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Dave hurry up or I'll have to give him mine

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DONE!

shawno72 · 03-27-2013, 05:24 PM

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

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**Ol Blue K20** · 03-27-2013, 08:00 PM

Hmmm....Not one VW in sight

shawno72 · 03-27-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

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

Zoomin · 03-27-2013, 10:41 PM

Fine looking truck, Shawn. Pix of it are always a welcome sight!

shawno72 · 03-27-2013, 11:32 PM

Thank you Steve. I really appreciate the nice comments.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 03-28-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

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

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shawno72 · 03-28-2013, 09:13 AM

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well, who notices a vw when there's a nice truck in the pic

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Totally agree

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moe70c10 · 03-29-2013, 01:43 AM

what did you rub on that peeling paint job? looks cool, I got red fading/peeling paint on mine with some turquoise showing underneath

shawno72 · 03-29-2013, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by moe70c10

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

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03-26-2013, 07:53 AM	#702
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	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)

03-26-2013, 09:00 AM	#703
shawno72 C/10 junkie 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!"

03-26-2013, 11:11 AM	#704
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	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)

03-26-2013, 11:14 AM	#705
NewType72 Registered User 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

03-26-2013, 02:24 PM	#706
RRC Registered User 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

03-26-2013, 02:51 PM	#708
shawno72 C/10 junkie 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!"

03-26-2013, 04:42 PM	#709
RRC Registered User 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

03-26-2013, 05:01 PM	#710
shawno72 C/10 junkie 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!"

03-26-2013, 05:16 PM	#711
67cheby 67cheby 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 ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-26-2013, 06:02 PM	#713
twangismythang Registered User 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

03-27-2013, 05:24 PM	#716
shawno72 C/10 junkie 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 __________________ 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!"

03-27-2013, 05:26 PM	#717
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread __________________ 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!"

03-27-2013, 08:00 PM	#718
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,923	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

03-27-2013, 10:41 PM	#720
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents 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! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

03-27-2013, 11:32 PM	#721
shawno72 C/10 junkie 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!"



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03-29-2013, 01:43 AM	#724
moe70c10 Registered User 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

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