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**Bowtie468** · 04-24-2011, 06:28 PM

Wow, looking back it's been 6 1/2 weeks since I said I was getting back to work on it !! . Not much has been done in that time but I'm glad to say that my interest in the project seems to be back on track ! Sometimes you just have to walk away from them !!! More pics coming soon !

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Newtz67 · 04-24-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Wow, looking back it's been 6 1/2 weeks since I said I was getting back to work on it !! . Not much has been done in that time but I'm glad to say that my interest in the project seems to be back on track ! Sometimes you just have to walk away from them !!! More pics coming soon !

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Awesome!

Hduramax · 04-24-2011, 07:02 PM

just read your build from start to finish, very impressive, love the brake light idea, wheels are killer, paint is very impressive, keep up the good work, Will for sure be watching this one, once again good job

gringoloco · 04-25-2011, 12:19 AM

I'm gonna go on record as quoting every other reply in this thread by 'saying':

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Wow!

Looks good

thor · 05-20-2011, 04:23 PM

just found and read your build. nice! that black is soooo deep.

**Bowtie468** · 05-23-2011, 01:29 PM

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just found and read your build. nice! that black is soooo deep.

Thanks ! The black is Dupont 99 K base.
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Bagged72c10 · 05-23-2011, 02:47 PM

This build is looking really sick!!! I like everything about it, especially the 3rd brake light. One question tho, how did you manage to mount it? A pik from the inside would be great.
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**Bowtie468** · 05-23-2011, 10:45 PM

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This build is looking really sick!!! I like everything about it, especially the 3rd brake light. One question tho, how did you manage to mount it? A pik from the inside would be great.
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Not sure if I have a pic from the inside , but I did have to cut out a section of sheetmetal to get it mounted up. The light is a 2pc assembly where the lens/diffuser is epoxied in place from the inside and protrudes out past the surface of the sheetmetal . Studs must be welded on the inside to attach the light assembly. The lens is then sanded flush with the basecoat .
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**Bowtie468** · 09-12-2011, 10:36 PM

Well, i got the serpentine drive installed last weekend. I've also been slowly pluggin away at the wiring. Small steps, but its getting there !

**67cheby** · 09-12-2011, 10:50 PM

WOW..gorgeous pulley system !!

chevytruckluver · 09-12-2011, 11:00 PM

I agree the drive system is beautiful!

ajgriffin · 09-12-2011, 11:25 PM

Who is that system by? It kinda looks like a billet specialties kit, but then again it looks a bit different
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**Bowtie468** · 09-12-2011, 11:48 PM

[quote=ajgriffin;4896599]Who is that system by? It kinda looks like a billet specialties kit, but then again it looks a bit different
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That's the Victory Series from Concept One .

ajgriffin · 09-12-2011, 11:59 PM

I've heard of them before but never checked them out. Have you heard of any issues with alignment? My guess is they use the same suppliers as everyone else for the components? Sanden A/C, Edelbrock water pump, Mavel power steering or something like that? I really like the look of it...will have to find out more
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nibs · 09-13-2011, 07:02 AM

Awesome build, love every bit of it! Kinda makes me feel like mine is just being thrown together... :/

**Hart_Rod** · 09-13-2011, 04:59 PM

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Well, i got the serpentine drive installed last weekend. I've also been slowly pluggin away at the wiring. Small steps, but its getting there !

Looks great! Cruzin the coast is just around the corner.....

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**Bowtie468** · 09-13-2011, 10:10 PM

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I've heard of them before but never checked them out. Have you heard of any issues with alignment? My guess is they use the same suppliers as everyone else for the components? Sanden A/C, Edelbrock water pump, Mavel power steering or something like that? I really like the look of it...will have to find out more
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No issues to speak of. Everything fit like a glove and the belt runs true. i spoke to a few guys running them and they all raved about the setup. It does use all the same components as Billet Specialties, which i was also considering, but to me the Concept One seems to be a little bit more compact. Cost is about the same between the two.

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Looks great! Cruzin the coast is just around the corner.....

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Hey Rob, i'd love it to be done by then, but it will have to wait for next years. I'll be there with the droptop Nova again this year. Will u make it and if so, which one will u bring along. We'll keep on eye out for you !

**Hart_Rod** · 09-13-2011, 10:43 PM

I'll be there in the 68 S/C truck if the Lord's willing and the creek don't rise!!

**Bowtie468** · 10-24-2011, 11:54 PM

Still pluggin away at it. Got the brake system bled tonight. Stall converter and driveshaft to go, then i can back it out of the shop !

chevytruckluver · 10-25-2011, 12:01 AM

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Still pluggin away at it. Got the brake system bled tonight. Stall converter and driveshaft to go, then i can back it out of the shop !

what booster master cylinder combo are you going with?

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-25-2011, 02:04 AM

Awesome pulley set up man!

**Bowtie468** · 10-25-2011, 02:56 PM

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what booster master cylinder combo are you going with?

Trey , the m/c is Wilwood with 1" bore and the booster is a 8" dual diaphram . Off hand I can't recall the # of the m/c . If you'd like the part number , just ask and I'll get it for you !

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Awesome pulley set up man!

. Thanks, Ryan ! I've been totally pleased with it so far !

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rodstored-72 · 10-25-2011, 03:13 PM

bowtie,
very very nice!!!! would you be willing to spill the beans on what/how you did to polish the trim like you did??? i would like to acomplish the same outcome on my window trim pieces.....

thanks!!

EZ SPEED · 10-25-2011, 06:42 PM

awesome build !!

**Bowtie468** · 10-25-2011, 10:46 PM

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bowtie,
very very nice!!!! would you be willing to spill the beans on what/how you did to polish the trim like you did??? i would like to acomplish the same outcome on my window trim pieces.....

thanks!!

Sure thing ! No secrets here . I picked up an 8" Polishing machine at Northern and purchased the buffing wheels and compound from Eastwood . It's not a bad job to do. Of course that would also depend on the condition of the trim
Being polished ! Also, attach the piece of trim being polished to a piece of wood . You'll be better able to control it and will keep the wheels from pulling it out of your hands or grabbing it which usually ends up bending the trim . I did also order a cutting wheel for stainless ( looks pretty aggressive ) but haven't needed to use it yet . I can't recall the material it's made of at the moment . Do a search on Eastwoods site and you'll see everything I'm referring to . I'll be polishing up my rear window trim before to long and will post pics when it done . Good luck with yours and holler back with any other questions about it .
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The aggresive cutting wheel i was referring to in the above post, is a Sisal buff wheel.
Eastwood # 13060

04-24-2011, 06:28 PM	#126
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Wow, looking back it's been 6 1/2 weeks since I said I was getting back to work on it !! . Not much has been done in that time but I'm glad to say that my interest in the project seems to be back on track ! Sometimes you just have to walk away from them !!! More pics coming soon ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

04-24-2011, 07:02 PM	#128
Hduramax Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alto,Mi Posts: 164	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage just read your build from start to finish, very impressive, love the brake light idea, wheels are killer, paint is very impressive, keep up the good work, Will for sure be watching this one, once again good job __________________ 2008 HD 2010 Camaro 2ss (The Wife's Ride) 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1300 "Busa" 1969 C-10 (under Construction) 2013 Sonic LT "LIVE LIFE,TASTE DEATH"

05-20-2011, 04:23 PM	#130
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage just found and read your build. nice! that black is soooo deep. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

05-23-2011, 02:47 PM	#132
Bagged72c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 14	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage This build is looking really sick!!! I like everything about it, especially the 3rd brake light. One question tho, how did you manage to mount it? A pik from the inside would be great. Posted via Mobile Device

09-12-2011, 10:36 PM	#134
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Well, i got the serpentine drive installed last weekend. I've also been slowly pluggin away at the wiring. Small steps, but its getting there ! Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

09-12-2011, 10:50 PM	#135
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage WOW..gorgeous pulley system !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-12-2011, 11:00 PM	#136
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I agree the drive system is beautiful! __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

09-12-2011, 11:25 PM	#137
ajgriffin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 581	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Who is that system by? It kinda looks like a billet specialties kit, but then again it looks a bit different Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 C10 SWB -- Left to me by a loving father. Finishing the build we never got the chance to do together

09-12-2011, 11:48 PM	#138
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage [quote=ajgriffin;4896599]Who is that system by? It kinda looks like a billet specialties kit, but then again it looks a bit different Posted via Mobile Device[/ That's the Victory Series from Concept One . __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

09-12-2011, 11:59 PM	#139
ajgriffin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 581	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I've heard of them before but never checked them out. Have you heard of any issues with alignment? My guess is they use the same suppliers as everyone else for the components? Sanden A/C, Edelbrock water pump, Mavel power steering or something like that? I really like the look of it...will have to find out more Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 C10 SWB -- Left to me by a loving father. Finishing the build we never got the chance to do together

09-13-2011, 07:02 AM	#140
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Awesome build, love every bit of it! Kinda makes me feel like mine is just being thrown together... :/ __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

09-13-2011, 10:43 PM	#143
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I'll be there in the 68 S/C truck if the Lord's willing and the creek don't rise!! Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

10-24-2011, 11:54 PM	#144
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Still pluggin away at it. Got the brake system bled tonight. Stall converter and driveshaft to go, then i can back it out of the shop ! Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

10-25-2011, 02:04 AM	#146
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Awesome pulley set up man! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-25-2011, 03:13 PM	#148
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage bowtie, very very nice!!!! would you be willing to spill the beans on what/how you did to polish the trim like you did??? i would like to acomplish the same outcome on my window trim pieces..... thanks!!



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