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smbrouss70 · 02-28-2014, 06:45 PM

Look for post by "billneumiller", he is the truck's owner.

darkhorse970 · 02-28-2014, 08:46 PM

Tinkermc · 02-28-2014, 09:26 PM

Had 2 check back in and admire the progress, which there has been a boat load. Seeing the inside of the wheels above would be nice.

darkhorse970 · 02-28-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

I'm still working on engine/trans accessories and connection in preparation for mounting and mocking up the cab. More on that later.

I am also trying to make decisions on initial wheel and tire setup and would like opinions on this idea. As mentioned earlier I have a nice set of factory '68 dogdish hubcaps that I'd like to run on this concept initially, i will probably have a set of 18/20 billets on here down the road.

My original plan was to mini-tub the bed(~5" tub) and run 15x7/15x10 steelies painted body color with a fairly wide and sticky rear tire on the rear (325/50/15 Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Radials?) but these have my proverbial wheels turning.

Circle Racing 108 Series in 18x8 and either 18x11 or 20x9.5 with some wider tire in the 29" tall range. I think I would either paint the centers or the entire wheel. I should add that none of these options will have a really deep look, as I'm running a stock width '68 rearend converted to 5 lug. I will order wheels with appropriate backspace to fit the tires under the fenders.

Thoughts?

This is the best pic I've found of this wheel. I would paint yhem either white or silver, depending on my paint color.

darkhorse970 · 07-17-2014, 07:16 AM

Not alot of progress lately, but I did stumble across a Doug Nash Overdrive unit at Petit Jean Swap Meet. It bolts in place of the T400 tail shaft housing, has .80 OD gear ratio, can be controlled electrically through a switch, and is rated up to 35,000 GVW vehicles. I think it will be a nice addition that will allow me to run 3.73 axle gears and still cruise comfortably on the highway.

Tx Firefighter · 07-17-2014, 10:09 AM

I guess there was a time when Gear Vendors didn't completely own the add on overdrive market. What a great find. Vintage parts are good parts.

jlsanborn · 07-17-2014, 11:11 AM

How cool is that!

darkhorse970 · 07-17-2014, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I guess there was a time when Gear Vendors didn't completely own the add on overdrive market. What a great find. Vintage parts are good parts.

Another thing about that unit that you'll appreciate is that when it is cleaned, sealed back up, all new switches, harness, etc...I will be into it for less that the core charge on a 4L80. Not bad in my opinion!

67chevy1series · 07-17-2014, 02:14 PM

Man this truck keeps getting more and more badass I always love to see this thread up again!

darkhorse970 · 11-03-2014, 09:20 PM

Finished up all of the metal work on the cab and got it sealed up with epoxy primer.

darkhorse970 · 11-03-2014, 09:27 PM

Another angle, now the real fun begins with bodywork!

67chevy1series · 11-03-2014, 10:19 PM

Looks great! Keep it up, love what your plans are

darkhorse970 · 11-10-2014, 07:16 PM

I got the Lizard Skin Heat and Sound Control sprayed on my cab floor pan. We sprayed it inside and out.

Bishops Trucks · 11-10-2014, 07:31 PM

Nice work, I'll be in this to the end.

mcbassin · 11-11-2014, 09:00 AM

Very nice work on the cab!

aggie91 · 11-11-2014, 10:17 AM

Looks really good!

darkhorse970 · 11-11-2014, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Looks really good!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice work on the cab!

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

Nice work, I'll be in this to the end.

Thanks for the encouragement guys! We are making progress again, so I am motivated to keep it going and get this thing on the road.

darkhorse970 · 02-15-2015, 07:01 PM

Making some progress, it actually looks like a truck again.

**GSFMECH** · 02-15-2015, 08:46 PM

Looks good Keith!!

gdavis · 02-16-2015, 02:07 AM

coming along real sweet

mcbassin · 02-17-2015, 09:31 AM

Very nice progress!

Low68 · 02-18-2015, 09:05 PM

Cab looks great. Do you have any advise on spraying the lizard skin? I have it sitting on the shelf waiting to spray on my cab.

darkhorse970 · 02-18-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Low68

Cab looks great. Do you have any advise on spraying the lizard skin? I have it sitting on the shelf waiting to spray on my cab.

The Lizard Skin sprayed out really easy. I used the gun that comes with the kit. After a little adjustment to get the texture like we wanted, there was nothing to it.

jlsanborn · 02-19-2015, 12:16 AM

Man that thing looks great! Is that a resto'd air filter housing or aftermarket? Exactly what I'm looking for.

darkhorse970 · 02-19-2015, 06:55 AM

It's an OEM air cleaner that has been repainted.

02-28-2014, 06:45 PM	#76
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Look for post by "billneumiller", he is the truck's owner. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

02-28-2014, 08:46 PM	#77
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

02-28-2014, 09:26 PM	#78
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Had 2 check back in and admire the progress, which there has been a boat load. Seeing the inside of the wheels above would be nice.

07-17-2014, 07:16 AM	#80
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Not alot of progress lately, but I did stumble across a Doug Nash Overdrive unit at Petit Jean Swap Meet. It bolts in place of the T400 tail shaft housing, has .80 OD gear ratio, can be controlled electrically through a switch, and is rated up to 35,000 GVW vehicles. I think it will be a nice addition that will allow me to run 3.73 axle gears and still cruise comfortably on the highway. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

07-17-2014, 10:09 AM	#81
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power I guess there was a time when Gear Vendors didn't completely own the add on overdrive market. What a great find. Vintage parts are good parts. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-17-2014, 11:11 AM	#82
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power How cool is that! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

07-17-2014, 02:14 PM	#84
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Man this truck keeps getting more and more badass I always love to see this thread up again!

11-03-2014, 09:20 PM	#85
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Finished up all of the metal work on the cab and got it sealed up with epoxy primer. Attached Images __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

11-03-2014, 09:27 PM	#86
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Another angle, now the real fun begins with bodywork! Attached Images __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

11-03-2014, 10:19 PM	#87
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Looks great! Keep it up, love what your plans are

11-10-2014, 07:16 PM	#88
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power I got the Lizard Skin Heat and Sound Control sprayed on my cab floor pan. We sprayed it inside and out. Attached Images __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

11-10-2014, 07:31 PM	#89
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Nice work, I'll be in this to the end. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

11-11-2014, 09:00 AM	#90
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Very nice work on the cab! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-11-2014, 10:17 AM	#91
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02-15-2015, 07:01 PM	#93
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Making some progress, it actually looks like a truck again. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941



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02-15-2015, 08:46 PM	#94
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Looks good Keith!! __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-16-2015, 02:07 AM	#95
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02-17-2015, 09:31 AM	#96
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Very nice progress! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-18-2015, 09:05 PM	#97
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Cab looks great. Do you have any advise on spraying the lizard skin? I have it sitting on the shelf waiting to spray on my cab. __________________ Build Thread

02-19-2015, 12:16 AM	#99
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Man that thing looks great! Is that a resto'd air filter housing or aftermarket? Exactly what I'm looking for. __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

02-19-2015, 06:55 AM	#100
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power It's an OEM air cleaner that has been repainted. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

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