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Drifters · 01-26-2015, 11:50 PM

With the exception of a few details the fab work on the bed is complete! Name: image.jpg
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**Advanced Design** · 01-27-2015, 12:39 AM

E brake and the bed looks really good! Can you explain what you did with the wheel tub? Looks chopped and maybe shortened?

Drifters · 01-27-2015, 01:04 AM

I'm going to run a 325 tire so I widened it & took out 4 inches of height I also moved the tub up 2 inches mostly to make the inside of the bed look proportional. I used two original sets of tubs!

Drifters · 01-28-2015, 04:35 PM

Change of plans! I'm going to install the Vette dash I'll have to widen it 7" though.... Name: image.jpg
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**nlped** · 01-28-2015, 04:46 PM

That'll be awesome.

**oldman3** · 01-28-2015, 07:30 PM

That will for sure be different, what about gauges, etc...Jim

Drifters · 01-29-2015, 12:37 AM

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I'm going to use the Vette gauges! I'll post an update picture in a few days!

**shadow1967** · 01-31-2015, 01:04 AM

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Change of plans! I'm going to install the Vette dash I'll have to widen it 7" though....Attachment 1355956

How are you going to widen plastic?

Drifters · 01-31-2015, 11:03 AM

That's a good question? I have a buddy who does plastic molds! I formed aluminum sheet spacers 3 1/4" wide on both sides of the console..I've found some mostly flat areas to extend then my buddy will make the pieces out of plastic and attach them it's a new area for me but he says he can do it! Stay tuned

Rude Dude · 01-31-2015, 11:27 AM

Drifters you should have the Moderators move this build to the 67-72 build sub-forum, this sub area is for AD or TF trucks. You would probably get more responses and idea from that side of the house.

Drifters · 01-31-2015, 07:29 PM

I'm not familiar with that Rude Dude I'm new to this stuff whats AD &TF? And how would I do that? Thanks...Ron

**Advanced Design** · 01-31-2015, 07:48 PM

Hi Drifters -

AD is short for Advanced Design trucks 1947 to early 1955. TF is Task Force trucks 1955 to 1959.

The forum is organized into truck year groupings and the busiest group is the 1967 to 1972 trucks. So Rude Dude is suggesting your awesome build would have more looks and comments if it was located in the 1967 to 1972 forum.

I am glad it is in this forum or I likely wouldn't have seen it over there...so many builds going on.

Hope that helps!

**shadow1967** · 01-31-2015, 08:05 PM

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Hi Drifters -

I am glad it is in this forum or I likely wouldn't have seen it over there...so many builds going on.

Hope that helps!

I'm the same glad it's here! Or I to would probably not seen it. Thou I do look at all build projects to learn.

**shadow1967** · 01-31-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Drifters

That's a good question? I have a buddy who does plastic molds! I formed aluminum sheet spacers 3 1/4" wide on both sides of the console..I've found some mostly flat areas to extend then my buddy will make the pieces out of plastic and attach them it's a new area for me but he says he can do it! Stay tuned

Definitely post that?

Drifters · 01-31-2015, 09:35 PM

How would transfer this thread? Or do I start a new one? Thanks guys for your help!

**Advanced Design** · 01-31-2015, 09:37 PM

No need to start a new one. Perhaps a moderator could move it if you asked.

Rude Dude · 01-31-2015, 10:10 PM

Send a Private Message (PM) to LIZ she is an administrator she should be able to help you.

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How would transfer this thread? Or do I start a new one? Thanks guys for your help!

Drifters · 02-01-2015, 01:09 AM

Thanks guys!

Drifters · 02-07-2015, 07:16 PM

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The Vette dash is stretched & mounted!

Drifters · 02-07-2015, 08:45 PM

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**oldman3** · 02-08-2015, 01:12 AM

Nice work on the stretch. Will passenger side read corveeeeeette now

..Jim

**Advanced Design** · 02-08-2015, 08:56 AM

Nice. I was wondering the same. Looking forward to next steps.

Drifters · 02-08-2015, 10:25 AM

I think I only have to add two more EEs? I'll rap the dash in leather and stitch in Z10 or something?

Drifters · 02-14-2015, 07:34 PM

The dash, console & seats are installed! Now I have to build the door panels. Name: image.jpg
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ChuckDriver · 02-15-2015, 07:52 PM

Looking good!

01-26-2015, 11:50 PM	#51
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 With the exception of a few details the fab work on the bed is complete!

01-27-2015, 12:39 AM	#52
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 68c10/c6 E brake and the bed looks really good! Can you explain what you did with the wheel tub? Looks chopped and maybe shortened? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-27-2015, 01:04 AM	#53
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 I'm going to run a 325 tire so I widened it & took out 4 inches of height I also moved the tub up 2 inches mostly to make the inside of the bed look proportional. I used two original sets of tubs!

01-28-2015, 04:35 PM	#54
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 Change of plans! I'm going to install the Vette dash I'll have to widen it 7" though....

01-28-2015, 04:46 PM	#55
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 68c10/c6 That'll be awesome. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-28-2015, 07:30 PM	#56
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 68c10/c6 That will for sure be different, what about gauges, etc...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

01-29-2015, 12:37 AM	#57
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 I'm going to use the Vette gauges! I'll post an update picture in a few days!

01-31-2015, 11:03 AM	#59
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 That's a good question? I have a buddy who does plastic molds! I formed aluminum sheet spacers 3 1/4" wide on both sides of the console..I've found some mostly flat areas to extend then my buddy will make the pieces out of plastic and attach them it's a new area for me but he says he can do it! Stay tuned

01-31-2015, 11:27 AM	#60
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: 68c10/c6 Drifters you should have the Moderators move this build to the 67-72 build sub-forum, this sub area is for AD or TF trucks. You would probably get more responses and idea from that side of the house. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442 Last edited by Rude Dude; 01-31-2015 at 11:30 AM. Reason: spelling

01-31-2015, 07:29 PM	#61
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 I'm not familiar with that Rude Dude I'm new to this stuff whats AD &TF? And how would I do that? Thanks...Ron

01-31-2015, 07:48 PM	#62
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 68c10/c6 Hi Drifters - AD is short for Advanced Design trucks 1947 to early 1955. TF is Task Force trucks 1955 to 1959. The forum is organized into truck year groupings and the busiest group is the 1967 to 1972 trucks. So Rude Dude is suggesting your awesome build would have more looks and comments if it was located in the 1967 to 1972 forum. I am glad it is in this forum or I likely wouldn't have seen it over there...so many builds going on. Hope that helps! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-31-2015, 09:35 PM	#65
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 How would transfer this thread? Or do I start a new one? Thanks guys for your help!

01-31-2015, 09:37 PM	#66
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 68c10/c6 No need to start a new one. Perhaps a moderator could move it if you asked. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-01-2015, 01:09 AM	#68
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 Thanks guys!

02-07-2015, 07:16 PM	#69
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 The Vette dash is stretched & mounted!



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02-07-2015, 08:45 PM	#70
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6

02-08-2015, 01:12 AM	#71
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 68c10/c6 Nice work on the stretch. Will passenger side read corveeeeeette now..Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

02-08-2015, 08:56 AM	#72
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 68c10/c6 Nice. I was wondering the same. Looking forward to next steps. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-08-2015, 10:25 AM	#73
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 I think I only have to add two more EEs? I'll rap the dash in leather and stitch in Z10 or something?

02-14-2015, 07:34 PM	#74
Drifters Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Escondido,Ca Posts: 347	Re: 68c10/c6 The dash, console & seats are installed! Now I have to build the door panels.

02-15-2015, 07:52 PM	#75
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 68c10/c6 Looking good! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

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