Rusbuilt's 68 C-10

[cubber]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I really appreciate that, there are some things I need. The main thing I need right now is a 5 lug coil spring rear end..

Have you considered swapping just the axles? Might save some money. There is some stuff like that on craigslist sometimes, though. Also, you might consider getting the suspension off of an 80s model at the junkyard. It is cheap, rides a little better, and you will get 5 lug AND disc brakes.

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by cubber

Have you considered swapping just the axles? Might save some money. There is some stuff like that on craigslist sometimes, though. Also, you might consider getting the suspension off of an 80s model at the junkyard. It is cheap, rides a little better, and you will get 5 lug AND disc brakes.

I have a 5 lug front disc set up already and I have a 5 lug rear but its leaf spring, I have thought about swapping the axles but mine is a 68 and it has the narrower rear end. So the axles from the leaf rear will be too long.

[JRANGER]

Aww great...NOw I want to go steal a rear end for the disc brakes....lol

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Aww great...NOw I want to go steal a rear end for the disc brakes....lol

LOL I think Cubber is referring to the front discs..

[JRANGER]

o ok

[cubber]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

LOL I think Cubber is referring to the front discs..

That's right, Rus. Sorry, Ranger, I am so poor that something having discs on the rear doesn't even cross my mind

[Rusbuilt]

I ordered my seat cover and I am still debating on what suspension kit I want to go with. I really like the ece 4/6 kit but I'm not sure I want to go that low.

[JRANGER]

sweet...What seat cover did you get? If you need foam there is a nice bench in a blue 4x4 78 in row 102 at pull a part

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

sweet...What seat cover did you get? If you need foam there is a nice bench in a blue 4x4 78 in row 102 at pull a part

Its a black 71-72 scroll cover from truckseats, It doesn't match my year but he gave me a really good deal on it. I couldn't pass it up. The seat I have is near perfect as far as foam goes, I should be in good shape.

[JRANGER]

Sweet man!!! I got a deal on my cover too so that is always nice...I had mine custom made though from a guy in Columbia... Look forward to seeing some more pics

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Sweet man!!! I got a deal on my cover too so that is always nice...I had mine custom made though from a guy in Columbia... Look forward to seeing some more pics

Yeah, I am looking forward to having rid of those stupid buckets... lol

[oldblue1968chevy]

Buy some spindles, best way to lower the front and probably the most expensive, then lower the rear with some lowering springs or 2" blocks.

I went with cut 1 coil and a 2" block i was happy.

im to the south of you all manchester/mcminnville area. Now in TX but cant wait to be home to cruise my truck a little this fall.

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Buy some spindles, best way to lower the front and probably the most expensive, then lower the rear with some lowering springs or 2" blocks.

I went with cut 1 coil and a 2" block i was happy.

im to the south of you all manchester/mcminnville area. Now in TX but cant wait to be home to cruise my truck a little this fall.

I pretty much have everything I need to do disc brakes on the front but I have just been searching for the best suspension kit for me. My rear springs have been heated by the previous owner and there front were too. the truck sat all lopsided, so I took them off and replaced them with some that had a coil cut off. idk what I want to do yet, I will make that decision soon though.

[oldblue1968chevy]

I was happy when cutting 1 coil off my stock non heaed front springs lowered about 2" i tried jeep springs for the rear and liked the look but that was all they were way to stiff bottomed out on bumps etc couldnt haul ANYTHING (you stood in the bed and it was on bumpstops)

[Todd68Chevy]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I ordered my seat cover and I am still debating on what suspension kit I want to go with. I really like the ece 4/6 kit but I'm not sure I want to go that low.

If you remember what my 68 looked like, I think it is 6 1/2" (lowered coils and spindles) in the front and 5" (springs only) in the rear. It has a pretty good rake and is really low in the front end. I had it approx. 4" all around before and I could drive it anywhere, now I have to watch and avoid places.

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by Todd68Chevy

If you remember what my 68 looked like, I think it is 6 1/2" (lowered coils and spindles) in the front and 5" (springs only) in the rear. It has a pretty good rake and is really low in the front end. I had it approx. 4" all around before and I could drive it anywhere, now I have to watch and avoid places.

Yeah thats what i don't want to do, I don't want to have to avoid every little bump in the road.

[Rusbuilt]

I ordered a lot of little parts today and I am preparing for the roof replacement coming up soon!!

[blukangoo]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Trucks first day at work!!! And I loaded it down.. Did great though.

I bet she never ran smoother! I hauled a load of gravel one day and she drove so nice I didn´t want to unload her. Keep up the good work!

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by blukangoo

I bet she never ran smoother! I hauled a load of gravel one day and she drove so nice I didn´t want to unload her. Keep up the good work!

yeah. lol my suspension needs work though, all my shocks are bad and I need to replace all the bushings. I did great though and it was smoother!

[Rusbuilt]

Got my parts from LMC:
new front and rear window seals
mirror screws and seals
grille clips/screws
headlight bezel screws and clips

I will prob replace the roof section soon now that I have the window seals

[JRANGER]

great! cant wait to see more progress!

[Rusbuilt]

I think I will let the pictures do the talking!

[JRANGER]

wow, now thats progress

[VA72C10]

wowsers.....glad you showed the door picture...without it I'd have been worried about the lack of support...

looks like you need to leave it that way! Roadster

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

wowsers.....glad you showed the door picture...without it I'd have been worried about the lack of support...

looks like you need to leave it that way! Roadster

I thought about driving it around town like that but I decided to go ahead and weld on the new top! I will post pics of the new top on tomorrow.