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hardwaa · 11-07-2022, 06:22 AM

Update June 2022. The exhaust manifold was cracked it gave up the weekend following 2nd Saturday .a buddy had a spare for me replaced it and back on the road. Here is a couple random pics of morning coffee and running parts.

hardwaa · 11-07-2022, 06:23 AM

More Fun pics.

hardwaa · 11-07-2022, 06:27 AM

I did end up have the exhaust replaced from the exhaust manifolds back. I also lowered the stock seat a couple inches with the gas tank out of the cab I also slid the seat back more. Cheap easy fix and way more comfortable seating position.

hardwaa · 11-07-2022, 06:29 AM

A rainy morn pic back in sept 2022 and some more fun pics!

yuccales · 11-07-2022, 08:09 AM

Great looking truck. Do like the before/after pics!

**KyleSeal** · 11-08-2022, 02:44 PM

Great truck, looks like you found a gem... love the color combo.

hardwaa · 11-11-2022, 09:29 AM

Thanks guys.

Pic from yesterday.
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Chevys4life · 11-11-2022, 01:03 PM

Do you have a picture of the finished seat brackets that you made. I would like to do that to a set I have.

hardwaa · 11-12-2022, 11:35 AM

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hardwaa · 11-17-2022, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Do you have a picture of the finished seat brackets that you made. I would like to do that to a set I have.

I do not.
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Chevys4life · 11-17-2022, 06:38 PM

Thanks for the reply!!!

hardwaa · 02-09-2023, 11:59 PM

Been enjoying the 68!! It has been hauling lots of parts!
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hardwaa · 02-10-2023, 12:01 AM

Pics!
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hardwaa · 02-10-2023, 12:03 AM

More pics!
This truck has been doing exactly what I intended it to do!
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hardwaa · 02-10-2023, 12:09 AM

Such a COOL simple truck. 68 is my favorite looking year of the 67-72.
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**clay68c10** · 02-10-2023, 09:12 AM

My favorite kind of C10. Nice and clean, but not pretty.
I had a twin to yours a few years ago and it was great.
Looks like you're enjoying it.

hardwaa · 02-26-2023, 07:59 AM

Been a rainy winter here in AZ.

Saturday night dinner on the tailgate…keep it simple.
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hardwaa · 04-08-2023, 03:45 PM

More fun with the truck last weekend.
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hewittca · 04-08-2023, 08:16 PM

very cool truck!

PowerdbyChevy79 · 04-15-2023, 10:11 PM

Love this truck!!!

GSP7 · 04-15-2023, 11:48 PM

My guess is that is Not a 305 block at all.

Its diffidently got a nice set of early camel hump Hi perf Fuelie heads off a 327 . (Get the cast number off the back of the block).

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Large “camel humps” cast # 291, 461, 461X, 462 Original hi-perf or “fuelie” heads; chamber sizes are 62-64cc; both 1.94/1.50 & 2.02/1.60 valve versions available; 291 on 327’s thr ‘68; 291 have temp sender hole; 462 don't

Its got a Early intake manifold but that quadrajet is a late 70's early 80's carb , and its a good year quadrajet. Good Carb

You have a nice motor there . Change the oil

That might be the original 68 327 motor and its got hi perf heads. Maybe factory original on the CST

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hardwaa · 04-17-2023, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GSP7

My guess is that is Not a 305 block at all.

Its diffidently got a nice set of early camel hump Hi perf Fuelie heads off a 327 . (Get the cast number off the back of the block).

Its got a Early intake manifold but that quadrajet is a late 70's early 80's carb , and its a good year quadrajet. Good Carb

You have a nice motor there . Change the oil

That might be the original 68 327 motor and its got hi perf heads. Maybe factory original on the CST

.

Thanks!
I change the oil regularly. I also run a rislone qt. when I first get a truck running to help clean it out.
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hardwaa · 04-17-2023, 01:15 AM

I bought this 68 1 year ago today!
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hardwaa · 05-09-2023, 11:48 PM

The 68 put some work in this last weekend! Also first time I towed with it, it did great. I was doing my backyard landscape project. I removed 13 wheelbarrows of dirt! I made 3 trips to my buddy to drop off the dirt.

D-n-Tyke · 05-15-2023, 12:31 AM

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My steering wheel showed up! Big thanks to Mr Kieth “lolife” on here. He gave me some info about these steering wheels. Then I seen this smaller red 1 and I bought it! This steering wheel is 1 1/2” smaller OD and 1”
Shorter overall height than the stock 68 truck wheel. I really like the fact that it’s a factory looking steering wheel to boot.
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That is a great looking steering wheel. Can you give me some more info on it. I think that might work perfect on my project.

11-07-2022, 06:22 AM	#51
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Update June 2022. The exhaust manifold was cracked it gave up the weekend following 2nd Saturday .a buddy had a spare for me replaced it and back on the road. Here is a couple random pics of morning coffee and running parts. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

11-07-2022, 06:23 AM	#52
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. More Fun pics. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

11-07-2022, 06:27 AM	#53
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. I did end up have the exhaust replaced from the exhaust manifolds back. I also lowered the stock seat a couple inches with the gas tank out of the cab I also slid the seat back more. Cheap easy fix and way more comfortable seating position. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

11-07-2022, 06:29 AM	#54
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. A rainy morn pic back in sept 2022 and some more fun pics! Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

11-07-2022, 08:09 AM	#55
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,755	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Great looking truck. Do like the before/after pics!

11-08-2022, 02:44 PM	#56
KyleSeal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toano, VA Posts: 884	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Great truck, looks like you found a gem... love the color combo. __________________ "Sometimes I do serve as a good bad example. Glad to be of service." My Build Thread (1967 C10, lowered, EFI, daily truck): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830809

11-11-2022, 09:29 AM	#57
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Thanks guys. Pic from yesterday. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

11-11-2022, 01:03 PM	#58
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 669	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Do you have a picture of the finished seat brackets that you made. I would like to do that to a set I have.

11-12-2022, 11:35 AM	#59
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2022, 06:38 PM	#61
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 669	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Thanks for the reply!!!

02-09-2023, 11:59 PM	#62
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. Been enjoying the 68!! It has been hauling lots of parts! Posted via Mobile Device

02-10-2023, 12:01 AM	#63
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Pics! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-10-2023, 12:03 AM	#64
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	More pics! This truck has been doing exactly what I intended it to do! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-10-2023, 12:09 AM	#65
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Such a COOL simple truck. 68 is my favorite looking year of the 67-72. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-10-2023, 09:12 AM	#66
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. My favorite kind of C10. Nice and clean, but not pretty. I had a twin to yours a few years ago and it was great. Looks like you're enjoying it. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ



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02-26-2023, 07:59 AM	#67
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Been a rainy winter here in AZ. Saturday night dinner on the tailgate…keep it simple. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-08-2023, 03:45 PM	#68
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	More fun with the truck last weekend. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-08-2023, 08:16 PM	#69
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04-15-2023, 10:11 PM	#70
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04-17-2023, 01:15 AM	#73
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	I bought this 68 1 year ago today! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-09-2023, 11:48 PM	#74
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 816	Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior. The 68 put some work in this last weekend! Also first time I towed with it, it did great. I was doing my backyard landscape project. I removed 13 wheelbarrows of dirt! I made 3 trips to my buddy to drop off the dirt. Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

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