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Chevyman63 · 12-02-2008, 07:01 PM

Wow...Nice!!

heavy71chevy · 12-02-2008, 07:13 PM

Thats some awesome work my man...keep er coming

rodstored-72 · 12-02-2008, 09:43 PM

retro68,
very good job!! it is looking terrific. i was wondering what is the "finish" that you applied to the truck body. it looks like primer, maybe tented?? i am wanting to paint my truck a very similar color. also do you do body work?? your "shop" looks pretty cool from the pics. where about are you??? in aj ??? i am in chandler...
again great looking truck!!
rodstored-72

nuke1 · 12-02-2008, 10:09 PM

that is just one amazing truck you have there, your ideas on what you are doin is very close as to what i am doin on mine, great build!!!

nuke1 · 12-02-2008, 10:10 PM

just one question, where did you get the one piece stainless trim for the tailgate?

djw32 · 12-03-2008, 01:15 PM

Nice progress. Thanks for the pics.

What kind of coating did you use on the rearend?

*Retro68* · 12-03-2008, 01:27 PM

Silver vein powder coat.

djw32 · 12-03-2008, 02:12 PM

It looks nice...please keep the pics coming

*Retro68* · 12-17-2008, 05:28 PM

Well I thought some front end and rear suspension pictures were due for this build. So here is what else has been going on in the shop. I am reaching the point of having to order the Wilwood 13" rotors front and rear so I can measure my wheel offsets and then order the wheels next. This is where it gets spendy and where we call 911 for the heart attack we all have while buying big disc rotors and custom three piece wheels. What the heck you can't take any off this stuff with you in the end so we might as well enjoy our trucks while were here. Beside's my coffin isn't going to the dirt hole in the back of some pimpy hurst. I want screaming tire's and plumes of blue rubber smoke for my last trip while I ride in the back with a custom painted box to match.

*Retro68* · 12-17-2008, 05:32 PM

The rest of the story

*Retro68* · 12-17-2008, 05:41 PM

And a couple more

*Retro68* · 12-17-2008, 05:46 PM

More front end with rack installed

*Retro68* · 12-17-2008, 05:58 PM

On to the back side. Thought the 12 Bolt would work just fine so I layed out a plan to shorten it 5'' and have the custom trailing arms reworked. A thanks out to Nathan @ Porterbuilt. Installed a new set of 3:73 gears and a new posi unit. The axles were custom made with a 4.5 bolt pattern to match the front Mustang II rotors. Lots of nice wheel choices to pick from with a smaller bolt pattern. Installed a fat curved torsion bar and thats about it for the moment.

*Retro68* · 12-17-2008, 06:04 PM

The rest of rear pics

*Retro68* · 12-17-2008, 06:26 PM

AHH AT LAST SANTA GOT A BIGGER SLEIGH AND HE CAME EARLY THIS YEAR. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMASS IS A CAR LIFT!!!!:

greystoke · 12-17-2008, 06:52 PM

what every shop needs, hey I live in surprise...would like to check out your setup sometime and talk about your fender modification. I graduated from Camelback High School in 1977.

*1sik52* · 12-17-2008, 07:00 PM

Wish I had a shop like that!

outlawc · 12-17-2008, 07:22 PM

Truck looks nice, I like the way you setup your rear end.

Your shop is killer!

texanidiot25 · 12-17-2008, 07:28 PM

Please tell me that is one with equal length arms! We have two at school, and the short/long arm setup is a pain in the ass on everything to get lined up.

But I still want one in my garage, who am I kidding?

*Retro68* · 12-17-2008, 10:17 PM

Guys thanks for the nice comments and taking the time to keep up on this build. I will have some more stuff coming in the upcoming weeks. Thanks again Scott N

*Retro68* · 12-28-2008, 10:42 PM

I have to admit I started these fender wells sometime a go and certain ideas that fall into the this should be easy to do coulmn end up in the oh crap this is going to get very involved. Thats when my green genie on the shoulder says get back to it later and then weeks can go by. So i spent today nailing down some progress to try and get this front end finished up. I am getting close to brakes, tires and wheels and suspension. This will be the huge hump to getting this truck back on it's feet. The wheel wells are raised over 1 inch and that may not sound like much but when you move one radius away from the other all kinds of gaps open up. The challenge is to make everything look clean and stockish when finished. The cutout along the wheelwell is for upper control arm clearence and to open up the engine compartment a bit. I used some 3/16 rod to trim out the edge and add strength. The other thing is a flower, just kidding!!! The drivers side has that bump so I made it go away. As I get farther I will put up the pics of the under fender lip contouring as it gets welded in. Thanks for following along. Scott

*Retro68* · 12-28-2008, 10:46 PM

This is the front edge of the drivers wheel well. The lip had to be lengthend to make up for raising the inner fender.

72BlckButy · 12-28-2008, 11:03 PM

This is such an amazing project.... excellent work!

gunkis84 · 12-29-2008, 12:26 AM

ohh.. im deff watching this one.. wanna make another set of those fenders while youre at it??

68 short step · 12-29-2008, 12:30 AM

so are you attaching the inner fenders to the backside of the rad. support, instead of on the bottom (like stock)??

12-02-2008, 07:01 PM	#51
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Wow...Nice!! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

12-02-2008, 07:13 PM	#52
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Thats some awesome work my man...keep er coming __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

12-02-2008, 09:43 PM	#53
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,009	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future retro68, very good job!! it is looking terrific. i was wondering what is the "finish" that you applied to the truck body. it looks like primer, maybe tented?? i am wanting to paint my truck a very similar color. also do you do body work?? your "shop" looks pretty cool from the pics. where about are you??? in aj ??? i am in chandler... again great looking truck!! rodstored-72

12-02-2008, 10:09 PM	#54
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future that is just one amazing truck you have there, your ideas on what you are doin is very close as to what i am doin on mine, great build!!! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

12-02-2008, 10:10 PM	#55
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future just one question, where did you get the one piece stainless trim for the tailgate? __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

12-03-2008, 01:15 PM	#56
djw32 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: So.Cal Posts: 542	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Nice progress. Thanks for the pics. What kind of coating did you use on the rearend?

12-03-2008, 01:27 PM	#57
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Silver vein powder coat.

12-03-2008, 02:12 PM	#58
djw32 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: So.Cal Posts: 542	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future It looks nice...please keep the pics coming

12-17-2008, 05:28 PM	#59
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Well I thought some front end and rear suspension pictures were due for this build. So here is what else has been going on in the shop. I am reaching the point of having to order the Wilwood 13" rotors front and rear so I can measure my wheel offsets and then order the wheels next. This is where it gets spendy and where we call 911 for the heart attack we all have while buying big disc rotors and custom three piece wheels. What the heck you can't take any off this stuff with you in the end so we might as well enjoy our trucks while were here. Beside's my coffin isn't going to the dirt hole in the back of some pimpy hurst. I want screaming tire's and plumes of blue rubber smoke for my last trip while I ride in the back with a custom painted box to match. Attached Images

12-17-2008, 05:32 PM	#60
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future The rest of the story Attached Images

12-17-2008, 05:41 PM	#61
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future And a couple more Attached Images

12-17-2008, 05:46 PM	#62
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future More front end with rack installed Attached Images

12-17-2008, 05:58 PM	#63
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future On to the back side. Thought the 12 Bolt would work just fine so I layed out a plan to shorten it 5'' and have the custom trailing arms reworked. A thanks out to Nathan @ Porterbuilt. Installed a new set of 3:73 gears and a new posi unit. The axles were custom made with a 4.5 bolt pattern to match the front Mustang II rotors. Lots of nice wheel choices to pick from with a smaller bolt pattern. Installed a fat curved torsion bar and thats about it for the moment. Attached Images

12-17-2008, 06:04 PM	#64
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future The rest of rear pics Attached Images

12-17-2008, 06:26 PM	#65
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future AHH AT LAST SANTA GOT A BIGGER SLEIGH AND HE CAME EARLY THIS YEAR. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMASS IS A CAR LIFT!!!!: Attached Images



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12-17-2008, 06:52 PM	#66
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future what every shop needs, hey I live in surprise...would like to check out your setup sometime and talk about your fender modification. I graduated from Camelback High School in 1977.

12-17-2008, 07:00 PM	#67
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Wish I had a shop like that!

12-17-2008, 07:22 PM	#68
outlawc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 211	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Truck looks nice, I like the way you setup your rear end. Your shop is killer!

12-17-2008, 07:28 PM	#69
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Please tell me that is one with equal length arms! We have two at school, and the short/long arm setup is a pain in the ass on everything to get lined up. But I still want one in my garage, who am I kidding?

12-17-2008, 10:17 PM	#70
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future Guys thanks for the nice comments and taking the time to keep up on this build. I will have some more stuff coming in the upcoming weeks. Thanks again Scott N

12-28-2008, 10:42 PM	#71
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future I have to admit I started these fender wells sometime a go and certain ideas that fall into the this should be easy to do coulmn end up in the oh crap this is going to get very involved. Thats when my green genie on the shoulder says get back to it later and then weeks can go by. So i spent today nailing down some progress to try and get this front end finished up. I am getting close to brakes, tires and wheels and suspension. This will be the huge hump to getting this truck back on it's feet. The wheel wells are raised over 1 inch and that may not sound like much but when you move one radius away from the other all kinds of gaps open up. The challenge is to make everything look clean and stockish when finished. The cutout along the wheelwell is for upper control arm clearence and to open up the engine compartment a bit. I used some 3/16 rod to trim out the edge and add strength. The other thing is a flower, just kidding!!! The drivers side has that bump so I made it go away. As I get farther I will put up the pics of the under fender lip contouring as it gets welded in. Thanks for following along. Scott Attached Images

12-28-2008, 10:46 PM	#72
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future This is the front edge of the drivers wheel well. The lip had to be lengthend to make up for raising the inner fender. Attached Images

12-28-2008, 11:03 PM	#73
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future This is such an amazing project.... excellent work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-29-2008, 12:26 AM	#74
gunkis84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greer South Carolina Posts: 376	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future ohh.. im deff watching this one.. wanna make another set of those fenders while youre at it?? __________________ -68 SWB fleet.. currently 20/18" 402bb 700r4 Changing Daily AKA PROJECT ROOKIE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314716

12-29-2008, 12:30 AM	#75
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: New build thread how time flys junior to future so are you attaching the inner fenders to the backside of the rad. support, instead of on the bottom (like stock)??

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