1968 C10 Suburban - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**3757chevy** · 09-04-2021, 07:27 PM

Thanks! I still think it needs a little "altitude" adjustment. Maybe a couple three inches lower ?

**3757chevy** · 09-12-2021, 07:54 PM

I used a 71-72 TH400 kickdown switch by making a bracket for the firewall side of my accelerator pedal assy.

**3757chevy** · 09-24-2021, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Where did you get your tank from? This late spring I tried buying one but all the burb specific ones were not available. Great fun.

I'm half tempted to put a F*rd tank in it from my brother's 99 F350 he parted out. It's a 40gal or something.

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Thanks. But I haven't replaced the fuel tank YET.

I got a stock replacement tank kit from Classic Industries today.

**3757chevy** · 10-17-2021, 01:12 AM

I replaced the heater core and blower motor with wheel this week.

**3757chevy** · 10-17-2021, 01:16 AM

I just replaced the water pump , thermostat and hoses three weeks ago.

**3757chevy** · 10-17-2021, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Thanks! I still think it needs a little "altitude" adjustment. Maybe a couple three inches lower ?

I bought a set of rear springs to lower a pickup two inches, I think with the added weight of a suburban it may lower it more. Anyone have any experience or opinions ?

**HO455** · 10-17-2021, 10:01 AM

A C10 Suburban is 800 to 1200 lbs more than a comparable pickup depending on options. So my guess is that it should sit about 1 inch lower than a pickup with the same springs would.

**3757chevy** · 10-17-2021, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

A C10 Suburban is 800 to 1200 lbs more than a comparable pickup depending on options. So my guess is that it should sit about 1 inch lower than a pickup with the same springs would.

Thanks , That's what I was hoping for . My 67 Step side had 4" drop springs and it would bottom out sometimes. I would like to avoid that if I can.

**3757chevy** · 11-11-2021, 02:14 AM

I installed some Jeep JK headlights I found at a yard sale . Now I can replace the bulb instead of the whole headlamp.

**LockDoc** · 11-11-2021, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

I installed some Jeep JK headlights I found at a yard sale . Now I can replace the bulb instead of the whole headlamp.

I used those in my '67 Panel Truck with the relay upgrade. They work good.

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-11-2021, 12:55 PM

Do those have glass lenses? They look really nice.

**3757chevy** · 11-11-2021, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I used those in my '67 Panel Truck with the relay upgrade. They work good.

LockDoc

Thanks. What does the relay upgrade do?

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Do those have glass lenses? They look really nice.

They are Lexan.

**LockDoc** · 11-11-2021, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Thanks. What does the relay upgrade do?

They are Lexan.

Read through this thread.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=173230

LockDoc

BigBird05 · 11-12-2021, 09:21 AM

Those look really nice. Do you know what year they are for?

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2021, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBird05

Those look really nice. Do you know what year they are for?

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I used Jeep Wrangler headlights in my '67 Panel Truck. Jeep JK Wrangler headlights ('07-up) are a direct bolt in swap for the old sealed beam headlights in our trucks. They even have the 3 lugs on the back for alignment and use the stock '67-'72 trim rings. I went ahead and bought the headlight conversion pigtails for the swap too.

I bought both on e-Bay. Here are the actual pigtails I bought and the headlights I bought were from a private seller that changed his over to something different. They are in excellent condition. You have to be careful because there are a lot of look alikes. They do make exact replacements too but you have to watch, some of them come with bulbs and some don't. The easy way to tell the OEM's are by the back. I think the lights are the same from 2007-2015.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/13094045132...78.m1438.l2649

Sorry about the hijack.....

LockDoc

**3757chevy** · 11-12-2021, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBird05

Those look really nice. Do you know what year they are for?

Thanks. I bought mine at a yard sale from a guy that said they came out of his 2010 Jeep JK.

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I used Jeep Wrangler headlights in my '67 Panel Truck. Jeep JK Wrangler headlights ('07-up) are a direct bolt in swap for the old sealed beam headlights in our trucks. They even have the 3 lugs on the back for alignment and use the stock '67-'72 trim rings. I went ahead and bought the headlight conversion pigtails for the swap too.

I bought both on e-Bay. Here are the actual pigtails I bought and the headlights I bought were from a private seller that changed his over to something different. They are in excellent condition. You have to be careful because there are a lot of look alikes. They do make exact replacements too but you have to watch, some of them come with bulbs and some don't. The easy way to tell the OEM's are by the back. I think the lights are the same from 2007-2015.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/13094045132...78.m1438.l2649

Sorry about the hijack.....

LockDoc

No problem Leon .I learn a lot that way . And yeah mine have the Mopar pentastar on the back. I bought the same adapters on Amazon. I've ordered relay/pigtails.

uppster · 11-21-2021, 11:57 AM

Dont take it apart.

**3757chevy** · 12-17-2021, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by uppster

Dont take it apart.

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04ls1gto · 12-27-2021, 09:03 AM

I had truck lowering springs at first and it drove terrible, rear of truck was very soft. Switched to cpp 4.5" hd springs meant for the suburban and it drives awesome now

**3757chevy** · 03-02-2022, 01:57 AM

I had a backup light acting up. I figured out it was the socket connector. What I was sent from LMC would not work so I modified my light with a sleeve to hold it and it works well . I did not change anything that can't be fixed correctly if I do find the correct part(in picture 2 ,which is part of a harness).

**3757chevy** · 03-14-2022, 01:23 AM

My oldest Granddaughter helped sand and prep the brackets for the new mirrors I will be installing.

**LockDoc** · 03-14-2022, 09:26 AM

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Well, tell her she did a great job! With the paint on there they look like new.

LockDoc

**3757chevy** · 03-16-2022, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Well, tell her she did a great job! With the paint on there they look like new.

LockDoc

Thanks, I will let her know. I put them on , they look like they belong there.

**3757chevy** · 03-16-2022, 12:53 AM

Now I need to get the holes from all the other mirrors patched up.

**3757chevy** · 03-16-2022, 12:58 AM

I need to get a lot of things done this spring . I'm running out of storage for the parts I have to install .

09-04-2021, 07:27 PM	#51
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,069	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Thanks! I still think it needs a little "altitude" adjustment. Maybe a couple three inches lower ? Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE Last edited by 3757chevy; 09-10-2021 at 12:41 AM.

09-12-2021, 07:54 PM	#52
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,069	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban I used a 71-72 TH400 kickdown switch by making a bracket for the firewall side of my accelerator pedal assy. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

10-17-2021, 01:12 AM	#54
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,069	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban I replaced the heater core and blower motor with wheel this week. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

10-17-2021, 01:16 AM	#55
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,069	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban I just replaced the water pump , thermostat and hoses three weeks ago. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE Last edited by 3757chevy; 03-14-2022 at 11:34 PM. Reason: spelling

10-17-2021, 10:01 AM	#57
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,370	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban A C10 Suburban is 800 to 1200 lbs more than a comparable pickup depending on options. So my guess is that it should sit about 1 inch lower than a pickup with the same springs would. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

11-11-2021, 02:14 AM	#59
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,069	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban I installed some Jeep JK headlights I found at a yard sale . Now I can replace the bulb instead of the whole headlamp. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

11-11-2021, 12:55 PM	#61
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Do those have glass lenses? They look really nice. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

11-12-2021, 09:21 AM	#64
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Those look really nice. Do you know what year they are for?

11-21-2021, 11:57 AM	#67
uppster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Independence MO Posts: 33	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Dont take it apart.

12-27-2021, 09:03 AM	#69
04ls1gto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portsmouth ri Posts: 363	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban I had truck lowering springs at first and it drove terrible, rear of truck was very soft. Switched to cpp 4.5" hd springs meant for the suburban and it drives awesome now

03-02-2022, 01:57 AM	#70
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,069	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban I had a backup light acting up. I figured out it was the socket connector. What I was sent from LMC would not work so I modified my light with a sleeve to hold it and it works well . I did not change anything that can't be fixed correctly if I do find the correct part(in picture 2 ,which is part of a harness). Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

03-14-2022, 01:23 AM	#71
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,069	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban My oldest Granddaughter helped sand and prep the brackets for the new mirrors I will be installing. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

03-14-2022, 09:26 AM	#72
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,784	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban - Well, tell her she did a great job! With the paint on there they look like new. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-16-2022, 12:53 AM	#74
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,069	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban Now I need to get the holes from all the other mirrors patched up. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

03-16-2022, 12:58 AM	#75
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,069	Re: 1968 C10 Suburban I need to get a lot of things done this spring . I'm running out of storage for the parts I have to install . __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE



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