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redneckdds · 01-03-2006, 04:26 PM

excellent post... in fact, one of the best I have seen since my short jaunt on this site.... keep it going!!!!

NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ · 01-03-2006, 07:18 PM

Man that is pretty sweet looking and a really clean truck. I cant wait till I can start working on my 67.

67Fleet · 01-03-2006, 10:08 PM

I'm diggin it! Looks like my truck has a bigger, badder brother! Keep up the good work. You may be lower, but I'm still faster. hehehe.

NEVERENOUGH · 01-03-2006, 11:03 PM

Love the stance that truck is gonna be one sweet ride. I feel the sickness coming back. My wife is gonna die when I drag home a new project. Thanks for inspiring me to get into more trouble.

n2billet · 01-03-2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet

I'm diggin it! Looks like my truck has a bigger, badder brother! Keep up the good work. You may be lower, but I'm still faster. hehehe.

I'm sure a VW could smoke my butt

RANDY COX · 01-04-2006, 07:08 PM

Very nice,is that a stude-wagon in the background.

bagged74 · 01-04-2006, 08:08 PM

I believe its a Rambler

n2billet · 01-04-2006, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

I believe its a Rambler

That's right, 1955 Nash Rambler.

project76 · 01-04-2006, 10:17 PM

Whats the wheel width and back spacing gonna be on the wheels you ordered? Any lip on the back?

**N2TRUX** · 01-04-2006, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by project76

Whats the wheel width and back spacing gonna be on the wheels you ordered? Any lip on the back?

n2billet-The wheels that are going on the 68 are 20x8.5 with 5.75 BS for the front
and 20x10 with 4.75 BS for the rear. I'm getting Vintec's Deep Dish Soft Lips.

project76 · 01-04-2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

n2billet-The wheels that are going on the 68 are 20x8.5 with 5.75 BS for the front
and 20x10 with 4.75 BS for the rear. I'm getting Vintec's Deep Dish Soft Lips.

That thing is gonna be so sexy!

**Yukon Jack** · 01-05-2006, 10:59 AM

Great pics and a great truck - gonna be sweet when it's done.

Russell · 01-05-2006, 01:22 PM

Just for the fun of it, you should get that truck a 4 barrel intake, and a set of split exhaust manifolds to run duals

Maybe even toss a TBI adapter on top? I hear that I6s respond very well to a 305 TBI setup!

sixty8c10 · 01-05-2006, 03:27 PM

i got the wheel sizes....what size tires you planninng on? that is the suspension set up i'm going for on my 68', i do not want to remove the inner fenders.

SCOTI · 01-05-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sixty8c10

i got the wheel sizes....what size tires you planninng on? that is the suspension set up i'm going for on my 68', i do not want to remove the inner fenders.

You don't have to remove the wheelwells unless you're trying to plant the frame-rails.

n2billet · 01-05-2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sixty8c10

i got the wheel sizes....what size tires you planninng on? that is the suspension set up i'm going for on my 68', i do not want to remove the inner fenders.

I'm running 255/40x20 on the front and 295/40x20 on the rear. Most people run 245/40x20 on the front but I wanted just a little more tire. The picture with the billet wheel and tire on the front is a 245/40 and the tire is against the inner fender.

weasel29gm · 01-05-2006, 06:14 PM

First I'm not the air-bag kind!!!! But '' WOW '' thats awsome!!!!!! And is that 68prost's ride from Mo? He had one close to a couple years ago. A+ and keep it up!!

*72CSTC5* · 01-05-2006, 10:50 PM

N2billet, keep us posted. Also I wanted to know how much of a drop did the air ride give you over all. Do you know. I have purchased all of the parts for my 2wd Blazer 3" spindle and 2" coil for the front. In the rear I have CPP's rear coil over kit. I hope it is low enough. I want to slightly tuck rim but I am not interested in laying frame. I am wondering if I should just start over and air bag but I had airbags on my 96 chevy extd. cab almost 10 yrs ago and did not like it. Of course I know it has come a long way now.

n2billet · 01-05-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

N2billet, keep us posted. Also I wanted to know how much of a drop did the air ride give you over all. Do you know. I have purchased all of the parts for my 2wd Blazer 3" spindle and 2" coil for the front. In the rear I have CPP's rear coil over kit. I hope it is low enough. I want to slightly tuck rim but I am not interested in laying frame. I am wondering if I should just start over and air bag but I had airbags on my 96 chevy extd. cab almost 10 yrs ago and did not like it. Of course I know it has come a long way now.

With that static drop your not going to be able to tuck the rim. I didn't measure before I started but after it's all together again I will get a final number for you and you can compare. I've had bags on all my cars in some form or fashion and they have evolved greatly in the last few years. I'm also not interested in laying frame but I'm really interested in the ride of the truck. I've had several friends with this type of setup and they swear by it.

Pete6960 · 01-06-2006, 06:12 PM

Sweet Biuld Up Bro, Good Job........

68haywagon · 01-06-2006, 06:26 PM

I gotta keep my eye on this one! It looks wicked so far.

Mike

n2billet · 01-06-2006, 10:40 PM

Jumped out of work a little early today so I could blast and paint some of the loose parts under the hood. This is just a start, I had to get the motor mounts shot so I could at least make an effort to get the motor back in. With any luck I will make some progress this weekend.

**lolife99** · 01-07-2006, 12:18 AM

Man you have a GREAT place to work on your stuff! I hope to see it someday when you sell me your truck. Ha! Seriously,... I want your truck when you are tired of it. Let me know. I can't wait to see the final results of all your hard work.

SCOTI · 01-07-2006, 01:24 AM

Any progess on the air intake & HEI?

n2billet · 01-08-2006, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Any progess on the air intake & HEI?

The "intake" has gotten out of hand. I was talked into grinding it smooth before I paint it. I now have a couple hours in it and it's still not done, oh well I do love the taste of iron after a hard day of grinding

01-03-2006, 04:26 PM	#51
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style excellent post... in fact, one of the best I have seen since my short jaunt on this site.... keep it going!!!!

01-03-2006, 07:18 PM	#52
NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 257	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Man that is pretty sweet looking and a really clean truck. I cant wait till I can start working on my 67.

01-03-2006, 10:08 PM	#53
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I'm diggin it! Looks like my truck has a bigger, badder brother! Keep up the good work. You may be lower, but I'm still faster. hehehe. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

01-03-2006, 11:03 PM	#54
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Love the stance that truck is gonna be one sweet ride. I feel the sickness coming back. My wife is gonna die when I drag home a new project. Thanks for inspiring me to get into more trouble.

01-04-2006, 07:08 PM	#56
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Very nice,is that a stude-wagon in the background. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-04-2006, 08:08 PM	#57
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I believe its a Rambler

01-04-2006, 10:17 PM	#59
project76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cecil County Maryland Posts: 135	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Whats the wheel width and back spacing gonna be on the wheels you ordered? Any lip on the back? __________________ Brandon project 67 swb bagged on 20" Coddingtons

01-05-2006, 10:59 AM	#62
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Great pics and a great truck - gonna be sweet when it's done. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-05-2006, 01:22 PM	#63
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Just for the fun of it, you should get that truck a 4 barrel intake, and a set of split exhaust manifolds to run duals Maybe even toss a TBI adapter on top? I hear that I6s respond very well to a 305 TBI setup! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-05-2006, 03:27 PM	#64
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style i got the wheel sizes....what size tires you planninng on? that is the suspension set up i'm going for on my 68', i do not want to remove the inner fenders. __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

01-05-2006, 06:14 PM	#67
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style First I'm not the air-bag kind!!!! But '' WOW '' thats awsome!!!!!! And is that 68prost's ride from Mo? He had one close to a couple years ago. A+ and keep it up!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-05-2006, 10:50 PM	#68
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style N2billet, keep us posted. Also I wanted to know how much of a drop did the air ride give you over all. Do you know. I have purchased all of the parts for my 2wd Blazer 3" spindle and 2" coil for the front. In the rear I have CPP's rear coil over kit. I hope it is low enough. I want to slightly tuck rim but I am not interested in laying frame. I am wondering if I should just start over and air bag but I had airbags on my 96 chevy extd. cab almost 10 yrs ago and did not like it. Of course I know it has come a long way now.

01-06-2006, 06:12 PM	#70
Pete6960 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wasco, Ca Posts: 180	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Sweet Biuld Up Bro, Good Job........

01-06-2006, 06:26 PM	#71
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I gotta keep my eye on this one! It looks wicked so far. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

01-06-2006, 10:40 PM	#72
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Raining Parts Jumped out of work a little early today so I could blast and paint some of the loose parts under the hood. This is just a start, I had to get the motor mounts shot so I could at least make an effort to get the motor back in. With any luck I will make some progress this weekend. Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.



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01-07-2006, 12:18 AM	#73
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Man you have a GREAT place to work on your stuff! I hope to see it someday when you sell me your truck. Ha! Seriously,... I want your truck when you are tired of it. Let me know. I can't wait to see the final results of all your hard work. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-07-2006, 01:24 AM	#74
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Any progess on the air intake & HEI? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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