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I’m not trying to go super low with this truck just have essentially an old man hot rod hauler that I can use to run around and pick up parts and just have fun.
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Here it is off the Jack. This old cowboy truck is a little less country and a little more rock ‘n’ roll. Can’t wait to get the rear done.
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Look'n good in the Arizona neighborhood!!!
Amazing how the wheels and trim make it look sooo much better!!! Carry on! THat's how I would do it!!! |
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Oooooo...dis gon' be goooodd.....
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
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1/2 ton rear end. Gonna swap to 5 lug axles. ? On ring gear pic 11:41 assuming that’s teeth on pinion and ring gear. 3.73 ratio. Is that a date code on righ gear “GM 2-68” ????
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Correct on the ratio numbers. I don’t know for sure on date code, it’s likely a 68 rear.
I’m sure I’m captain obvious, here, but make sure you get the correct length axles for the axle housing! If you get Moser axles, buy the studs AND have them install them, it’s worth every penny! I plan on 3.73 gears for my 67 and 68. If you DO need new gears, I’ve read that Motive gear is preferred, for reasons I don’t remember... |
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Are you going the CLR treatment and buff and wax when done?
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Progress from Sunday. Rear end removal started.
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Progress from today. Rear axle, rear 3/4ton springs, rear helper springs, rear bumper removed
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Tie rods. 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton for 1/2 ton spindle. Just needed AZ Pro performance sleeves. I did not change 3/4 ton center link.
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
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Progress !! No more 3/4 ton now 1/2 ton with 5 lug swap.
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Old school cool!
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Plan is to test drive after I bleed brakes. Really digging this 1968 !!
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Very nice and making progress! I think if you give that thing a good bath, a little CLR and maybe some polish here and there you will be getting waves and thumbs up all over town.
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
What size tires did you use?
Did you get the bench seat re- done? Thanks for all you have shared. I’m sure there are other threads here that have converted a 3/4 ton to a half ton, but yours is first I’ve seen, Very well done! |
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We got a driver. Time to start putting some miles on it and getting it all cleaned up.
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Man............that boy is looking good. I love the wheel and tire package along with the stance now. And it is a full bed and not any of that short stuff.
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
To quote the immortal Jethro Bodine...
"Yeee Haaaa"!!! |
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Re: My 1968 C-20 vermillion metallic...1 in a VERmillion
Weeellllll doggies! Looks great!
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Thanks guys!
Seat time. Here is the before pics. Dropping seat off today to get upholstered. Posted via Mobile Device |
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