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Alvin · 01-21-2006, 10:34 PM

If only every project truck were that easy

I'm all sore from working on mine today. Can't wait to see it out in the sunshine (both yours and mine)!

SCOTI · 01-21-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin

If only every project truck were that easy

I'm all sore from working on mine today. Can't wait to see it out in the sunshine (both yours and mine)!

Nothin' he touches is easy.... well, w/the exception of his buddy

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n2billet · 01-21-2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nothin' he touches is easy.... well, w/the exception of his buddy

.

Your one to kiss and tell

SCOTI · 01-22-2006, 01:03 AM

Don't ask . . .... don't tell. I like you guys anyway

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n2billet · 01-22-2006, 01:09 PM

Got up early this morning and got some booth time in. I think this is all the black stuff that needed painted. In between coats I sanded the intake, it's almost ready to paint so I should have all the red stuff painted next week....

hotrodhomi · 01-22-2006, 01:20 PM

wow nice orange elki... your paint looks good too.

n2billet · 01-22-2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

wow nice orange elki... your paint looks good too.

I'll try to get some before it gets blown apart. We're putting big brakes, bigger wheels and tires, detailing the motor and doing a custom interior (the picture is the dash that's been re-done and now is in final prime).

project76 · 01-22-2006, 08:30 PM

looks great, what tire sizes did you go with?

n2billet · 01-22-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by project76

looks great, what tire sizes did you go with?

255x40-20 front

295x40-20 rear

classicchev · 01-22-2006, 02:14 PM

how about some pics of the Elcamino!!!!! That looks like a contender too.

Nice work on the truck, keep the pics coming.

powell72 · 01-22-2006, 05:47 PM

I love that truck. I've been glued to this thread since it started.

72BlckButy · 01-23-2006, 02:49 PM

Great thread...looks great

l1n1b1 · 01-23-2006, 03:05 PM

Is that the stock cast iron exhaust manifold? If so, what method did you use to get it that shiney? Is it coated with anything to prevent rust? It really looks trick!

SCOTI · 01-23-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by l1n1b1

Is that the stock cast iron exhaust manifold? If so, what method did you use to get it that shiney? Is it coated with anything to prevent rust? It really looks trick!

It's coated heavily in 'elbow grease'

. . ......

N2billet grinds until he almost sees daylight & then stops. It's a dirty job but when you finish, it sure looks good.

ssx · 01-23-2006, 08:15 PM

I've been wanting to build a 67-68' SWB fleetside for sometime now, this thread has done me in! I've put my 61' Impala Bubbletop 409 up for sale, and the search is now on! n2billet, that truck is just sick man! SICK!

SCOTI · 01-23-2006, 09:20 PM

Hhmmmm..... bubble-top..... 68..... bubble-top..... 67..... bu.....

I don't know if the scales will tip that far. A 61 on air & some 20's would sure look sweet. Got any pics?

**N2TRUX** · 01-24-2006, 12:41 AM

A few more parts get squirted in red. For starters, a starter...

sdime98 · 01-23-2006, 09:56 PM

wow that is coming along great man..looks awesome

n2billet · 01-24-2006, 12:09 AM

Pulled some more booth time tonight, I think I'm done for now on painting. I now have some parts to install!

bagged74 · 01-24-2006, 09:12 AM

I think you would be crazy to sell that car, even for a 67-72 truck. but thats my $.02

CHYNSPR · 01-24-2006, 10:40 AM

Nice project. I am a new member, and following this thread closely. Those wheels look like Vintec's, what is the backspacing. They tuck nicely!

SCOTI · 01-24-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CHYNSPR

Nice project. I am a new member, and following this thread closely. Those wheels look like Vintec's, what is the backspacing. They tuck nicely!

That info is in the thread.....

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n2billet The wheels that are going on the 68 are 20x8.5 with 5.75 BS for the front
and 20x10 with 4.75 BS for the rear. I'm getting Vintec's Deep Dish Soft Lips.

CHYNSPR · 01-24-2006, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That info is in the thread.....

Thanks, SCOTI, I missed that, appreciate the help.

*72CSTC5* · 01-28-2006, 03:01 PM

N2billet, I like your booth heater. Nothing like a trusty old Sata for painting. LOL! Just kidding. I know you didnt have that in there while you were spraying right?! Project is looking incredible. When you are ready to sell it, let me know. I am going to try to finish the 2wd Blazer this year some how some way. Keep the pics coming for motivation.

n2billet · 01-28-2006, 08:33 PM

Made a little progress this weekend. I got all the brackets for the PS on for a trial fit. I got the starter back on and wired, while I was at it I went ahead and cleaned up some of the wiring now that I lost a few things.

I mocked up the intake with carb (borrowed from japoly2go) mine's out getting plated. I'm going to make a new base for the air cleaner so I can get it as low as possible.

I now have the all the trans lines and linkage hooked up. (it's real easy to take apart but a pain to put back together, at least for me)

I maded some hoses for the radiator, I now need to body work and paint those.

Got enough of the wiring done so I could get the air ride powered back up and now I can move the truck without being on skates.

I now need to get working on making the exhaust so I can get it out to be plated.

I think that's it for this weekend.... let me know what you think of it so far.

01-21-2006, 10:34 PM	#1
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style If only every project truck were that easy I'm all sore from working on mine today. Can't wait to see it out in the sunshine (both yours and mine)! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-22-2006, 01:03 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,967	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Don't ask . . .... don't tell. I like you guys anyway . __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-22-2006, 01:09 PM	#5
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Got up early this morning and got some booth time in. I think this is all the black stuff that needed painted. In between coats I sanded the intake, it's almost ready to paint so I should have all the red stuff painted next week.... Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

01-22-2006, 01:20 PM	#6
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style wow nice orange elki... your paint looks good too. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-22-2006, 08:30 PM	#8
project76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cecil County Maryland Posts: 135	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style looks great, what tire sizes did you go with? __________________ Brandon project 67 swb bagged on 20" Coddingtons

01-22-2006, 02:14 PM	#10
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style how about some pics of the Elcamino!!!!! That looks like a contender too. Nice work on the truck, keep the pics coming. __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

01-22-2006, 05:47 PM	#11
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I love that truck. I've been glued to this thread since it started. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-23-2006, 02:49 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Great thread...looks great __________________ -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)

01-23-2006, 03:05 PM	#13
l1n1b1 67 Shortstep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 100	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Is that the stock cast iron exhaust manifold? If so, what method did you use to get it that shiney? Is it coated with anything to prevent rust? It really looks trick! __________________ 67 SWB Step 69 LWB CST 71 LWB 94 SWB Step 05 1500 Dodge P/U Adapt, Improvise, Overcome

01-23-2006, 08:15 PM	#15
ssx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kailua Kona, Hawaii Posts: 53	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I've been wanting to build a 67-68' SWB fleetside for sometime now, this thread has done me in! I've put my 61' Impala Bubbletop 409 up for sale, and the search is now on! n2billet, that truck is just sick man! SICK! __________________ 68' Camaro RS Protouring LT1/Minitub/4wdb/AC/17's 90' Crewcab Silverado 454/8"susp/38's

01-23-2006, 09:20 PM	#16
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,967	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Hhmmmm..... bubble-top..... 68..... bubble-top..... 67..... bu..... I don't know if the scales will tip that far. A 61 on air & some 20's would sure look sweet. Got any pics? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-24-2006, 12:41 AM	#17
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style A few more parts get squirted in red. For starters, a starter... Attached Images

01-23-2006, 09:56 PM	#18
sdime98 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laurel Hill, NC Posts: 8	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style wow that is coming along great man..looks awesome __________________ -Jason- 98 S-10 57 Belair (Sold) 67-72 C-10 Wanted

01-24-2006, 12:09 AM	#19
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Pulled some more booth time tonight, I think I'm done for now on painting. I now have some parts to install! Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

01-24-2006, 09:12 AM	#20
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I think you would be crazy to sell that car, even for a 67-72 truck. but thats my $.02



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01-24-2006, 10:40 AM	#21
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Nice project. I am a new member, and following this thread closely. Those wheels look like Vintec's, what is the backspacing. They tuck nicely!

01-28-2006, 03:01 PM	#24
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style N2billet, I like your booth heater. Nothing like a trusty old Sata for painting. LOL! Just kidding. I know you didnt have that in there while you were spraying right?! Project is looking incredible. When you are ready to sell it, let me know. I am going to try to finish the 2wd Blazer this year some how some way. Keep the pics coming for motivation.

01-28-2006, 08:33 PM	#25
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Made a little progress this weekend. I got all the brackets for the PS on for a trial fit. I got the starter back on and wired, while I was at it I went ahead and cleaned up some of the wiring now that I lost a few things. I mocked up the intake with carb (borrowed from japoly2go) mine's out getting plated. I'm going to make a new base for the air cleaner so I can get it as low as possible. I now have the all the trans lines and linkage hooked up. (it's real easy to take apart but a pain to put back together, at least for me) I maded some hoses for the radiator, I now need to body work and paint those. Got enough of the wiring done so I could get the air ride powered back up and now I can move the truck without being on skates. I now need to get working on making the exhaust so I can get it out to be plated. I think that's it for this weekend.... let me know what you think of it so far. Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

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