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OregonNed · 04-04-2014, 12:22 AM

Some new shots

shawno72 · 04-04-2014, 07:52 AM

Very nice ^^

Motorhead-47 · 04-04-2014, 09:58 PM

**wesmigletz** · 04-04-2014, 11:45 PM

While it was at LivRat's to get the sun roof removed and some metal work done.

As it currently sits

darkhorse970 · 04-05-2014, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorhead-47

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Beautiful truck! We need more info on how it runs and performs.

Motorhead-47 · 04-05-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Beautiful truck! We need more info on how it runs and performs.

Thanks for the compliment. I kind of think of this as what a 1967 C-10 SS optioned truck might have been if such a thing had been available back in the day.

The truck was put together as a nice well optioned low key hotrod driver...not as a show truck. The modern Gen VI GM crate 454HO (425hp/500Ft-Lbs) has a forged bottom end, 8.75 compression and a mild roller cam from the factory. The mild lope from the cam breathing thru the long tube headers makes for an awesome exhaust note, both at idle and rolling down the road. The built 700R4 with the 3.42 gears has the engine turning right at 3,000rpm at 65mph so fuel mileage is pretty much what you would expect from this combo with a 750cfm Holley..not so good but this isn't my daily driver so I never checked the fuel mileage. (I drive a VW Diesel Golf for my daily driver which knocks down 45-ish mpg). I thought about going fuel injection but the price (>$2,500) shot that plan down! Everything is tight with this truck's suspension. It is slightly lowered, has 60 series radials on all 4 corners and with everything new in the suspension it holds the road well for a 47 year old truck with power steering, power brakes and air conditioning. The 4 wheel disc brakes stop sure and true....for a 47 year old truck. I am still a kid at heart (53 years old) so when I feel the need, this truck will light both of them up (posi rearend) on command and stay there until I let off of it.

The negatives...The truck has a lot of non-OEM body panels so gaps and lines are not perfect, the doors take a good slam to shut, and the paint is about an 8.5 out of 10 (small imperfections). There is absolutely no rust anywhere on this truck. And finally, even with everything new in the rear I still have a light gear whine after 3 attempts to get it perfect...the last time of which I paid a professional ($$$) to set up and he did no better than I did!

Hopefully that answered the "how it runs and performs" question.

dhaymaker · 04-05-2014, 01:30 PM

Beautiful!! ^^ And, very well done!

darkhorse970 · 04-05-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorhead-47

Thanks for the compliment. I kind of think of this as what a 1967 C-10 SS optioned truck might have been if such a thing had been available back in the day.

The truck was put together as a nice well optioned low key hotrod driver...not as a show truck. The modern Gen VI GM crate 454HO (425hp/500Ft-Lbs) has a forged bottom end, 8.75 compression and a mild roller cam from the factory. The mild lope from the cam breathing thru the long tube headers makes for an awesome exhaust note, both at idle and rolling down the road. The built 700R4 with the 3.42 gears has the engine turning right at 3,000rpm at 65mph so fuel mileage is pretty much what you would expect from this combo with a 750cfm Holley..not so good but this isn't my daily driver so I never checked the fuel mileage. (I drive a VW Diesel Golf for my daily driver which knocks down 45-ish mpg). I thought about going fuel injection but the price (>$2,500) shot that plan down! Everything is tight with this truck's suspension. It is slightly lowered, has 60 series radials on all 4 corners and with everything new in the suspension it holds the road well for a 47 year old truck with power steering, power brakes and air conditioning. The 4 wheel disc brakes stop sure and true....for a 47 year old truck. I am still a kid at heart (53 years old) so when I feel the need, this truck will light both of them up (posi rearend) on command and stay there until I let off of it.

The negatives...The truck has a lot of non-OEM body panels so gaps and lines are not perfect, the doors take a good slam to shut, and the paint is about an 8.5 out of 10 (small imperfections). There is absolutely no rust anywhere on this truck. And finally, even with everything new in the rear I still have a light gear whine after 3 attempts to get it perfect...the last time of which I paid a professional ($$$) to set up and he did no better than I did!

Hopefully that answered the "how it runs and performs" question.

Very nice write up, I appreciate that. I am in the middle of a very similar build on my '68 short step COPO Concept. My engine is a 427 w/ 10.5:1 compression ratio, closed chamber oval port heads, and a fairly mild hydraulic flat tappet cam and it was dyno'd at 491 hp/564 Tq at the flywheel. I expect it to be a nice little sleeper when it's done. My progress has been slow, but seeing nice trucks like yours motivates me to get it going.

**Boog** · 04-05-2014, 08:52 PM

Motorhead, outstanding truck. Big block has to be fun.

Motorhead-47 · 04-05-2014, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Very nice write up, I appreciate that. I am in the middle of a very similar build on my '68 short step COPO Concept. My engine is a 427 w/ 10.5:1 compression ratio, closed chamber oval port heads, and a fairly mild hydraulic flat tappet cam and it was dyno'd at 491 hp/564 Tq at the flywheel. I expect it to be a nice little sleeper when it's done. My progress has been slow, but seeing nice trucks like yours motivates me to get it going.

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Originally Posted by Boog

Motorhead, outstanding truck. Big block has to be fun.

Thanks guys....Mine looks like a pretty decent sleeper to the untrained eye but the Hedman ceramic coated (silver) long tubes are clearly visible underneath from 10' away and any "sleeper mode" completely disappears once I crank the 454. It also likes gas stations....A LOT!

FYI this was a 3+ year build

Bennett68C10 · 04-05-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorhead-47

Thanks guys....Mine looks like a pretty decent sleeper to the untrained eye but the Hedman ceramic coated (silver) long tubes are clearly visible underneath from 10' away and any "sleeper mode" completely disappears once I crank the 454. It also likes gas stations....A LOT!

FYI this was a 3+ year build

Very nice truck

Bennett68C10 · 04-05-2014, 11:24 PM

Out in the sun today

**Elliot949** · 04-06-2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Out in the sun today

Awesome looking Truck there...

Bennett68C10 · 04-06-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

Awesome looking Truck there...

Thanks, just needs some paint now

**Elliot949** · 04-06-2014, 11:19 AM

What color are you going on this... Man I would love to shoot this one for you...

Bennett68C10 · 04-06-2014, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

What color are you going on this... Man I would love to shoot this one for you...

I am going with Torch Red, I wish we were closer cause I'm looking into my options on getting it painted and would totally let you do it for me.

nicks diner · 04-06-2014, 02:48 PM

This was taken 9 months earlier. Should be ready end of May, 5/7 drop built roller 406 ready to go, posi 3,75 gears all new interior, satin black paint. I cant wait especially looking at all these beautys on this forum.

**Elliot949** · 04-06-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I am going with Torch Red, I wish we were closer cause I'm looking into my options on getting it painted and would totally let you do it for me.

Shoot Dude... It's only 1400 miles... LOL.. Single color???... Dang EASY job... LOL

Bennett68C10 · 04-06-2014, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

Shoot Dude... It's only 1400 miles... LOL.. Single color???... Dang EASY job... LOL

It's like a weekend trip lol, yeah single color, I flirted with the thought of a white grill but think I'll just stick with solid red

cdngearhead · 04-07-2014, 12:49 AM

new clip i bought yesterday for my 71

BluTrukker · 04-08-2014, 02:00 AM

Here is my 68. Po did the paint and crappy trim. That will be remedied soon. 307 3ott with overdrive.

TooManytooCount · 04-12-2014, 04:04 AM

68 was trying to sell for my uncle, may just have to keep it

Bryantcm · 04-12-2014, 08:31 AM

Just finished a 4.5/7 drop and some new wheels. Looks way better than the 80's Progressive wheels that it had when I bought it!

cdngearhead · 04-12-2014, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RRR18

Got a couple
Mine
A buddy of mines
Car show pic

What paint is the first one? Love it.
Always wanted to paint one cast blast

Lees68GMC · 04-13-2014, 11:32 AM

Today with my Vortec & 4L65E

Great sleeper, all the locals in their New trucks try to jump on the Ol' guy in the 68 Ranch truck . . . SURPRISE!

04-04-2014, 12:22 AM	#826
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. Some new shots __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

04-04-2014, 07:52 AM	#827
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. Very nice ^^ __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

04-04-2014, 09:58 PM	#828
Motorhead-47 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Niceville, Florida Posts: 45	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. __________________ 1967 Shortbed Stepside - GM Crate 454HO 425HP/500 lb-ft, long tube Hedman ceramic coated headers, serpentine belt drive, Built 700R4, 12 bolt 3.42 with Eaton posi, 4 wheel disc brakes, OldAir A/C. 69' Corvette Lemans Blue. Painless Wiring Harness. Everything from the ground up is either new or rebuilt!

04-04-2014, 11:45 PM	#829
wesmigletz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Parker, Texas Posts: 685	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. While it was at LivRat's to get the sun roof removed and some metal work done. As it currently sits __________________ 1970 2WD K5 1968 Camaro Conv 1967 Chevy SWB 1964 Malibu SS 1957 Corvette Pics www.picturetrail.com/wesmigletz

04-05-2014, 01:30 PM	#832
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. Beautiful!! ^^ And, very well done! __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

04-05-2014, 08:52 PM	#834
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. Motorhead, outstanding truck. Big block has to be fun. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-05-2014, 11:24 PM	#837
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. Out in the sun today Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

04-06-2014, 11:19 AM	#840
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. What color are you going on this... Man I would love to shoot this one for you...

04-06-2014, 02:48 PM	#842
nicks diner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orlando fl Posts: 106	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. This was taken 9 months earlier. Should be ready end of May, 5/7 drop built roller 406 ready to go, posi 3,75 gears all new interior, satin black paint. I cant wait especially looking at all these beautys on this forum. Attached Images

04-07-2014, 12:49 AM	#845
cdngearhead Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 73	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. new clip i bought yesterday for my 71 Attached Images

04-08-2014, 02:00 AM	#846
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. Here is my 68. Po did the paint and crappy trim. That will be remedied soon. 307 3ott with overdrive. Attached Images __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

04-12-2014, 04:04 AM	#847
TooManytooCount Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 13	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. 68 was trying to sell for my uncle, may just have to keep it Attached Images

04-12-2014, 08:31 AM	#848
Bryantcm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 37	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. Just finished a 4.5/7 drop and some new wheels. Looks way better than the 80's Progressive wheels that it had when I bought it! Attached Images

04-13-2014, 11:32 AM	#850
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: Let's see those slant noses. Calling all 67's & 68's, clips too. Today with my Vortec & 4L65E Great sleeper, all the locals in their New trucks try to jump on the Ol' guy in the 68 Ranch truck . . . SURPRISE! Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"



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