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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!

**N2TRUX** · 01-24-2006, 12:41 AM

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

ssx · 01-24-2006, 04:42 AM

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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

Quote:

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.....

Quote:

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

Quote:

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.

phantom dually · 01-28-2006, 08:48 PM

Looks great!!!

*72CSTC5* · 01-29-2006, 12:49 AM

Damn, that has to be the best looking straight six I have ever seen. That thing is looking gorgeous. Cant wait to see the finished product. What did you make your radiator hoses out of?

n2billet · 01-29-2006, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Damn, that has to be the best looking straight six I have ever seen. That thing is looking gorgeous. Cant wait to see the finished product. What did you make your radiator hoses out of?

Thanks for the compliments. The radiator hoses are Mandrel bent exhaust tubing that I cut and welded together.

SCOTI · 01-29-2006, 02:16 AM

Looking better.... progress is good. I wanted to make it by today but I pulled an all-nighter @ work & was a little beat. Maybe Monday night?

**gregfull** · 01-30-2006, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n2billet

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

n2, when you say exhaust, you talkin header or exhaust pipes? Also what kind of plating, Jet Hot??

n2billet · 01-30-2006, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregfull

n2, when you say exhaust, you talkin header or exhaust pipes? Also what kind of plating, Jet Hot??

Both, it's the same material. I order the 90 degree bends from Headers by Ed and then I just cut and weld the pieces. We also make our our headers this way.

The coating is like Jet-Hot but it's a local guy that has his own formula and it looks a lot better than Jet Hot or HPC coating. IMO

71chevytruckguy · 01-31-2006, 09:08 PM

dang. that looks awesome. really like the paint job on the motor. keep up the good work. chris.

sixty8c10 · 01-31-2006, 10:58 PM

nice

Pete6960 · 02-04-2006, 01:34 AM

It's Lookin Real Good Bro!!! Good Job And Keep Up The Clean Work.....

n2billet · 02-04-2006, 11:14 PM

The day job has slowed progress down on the 68 but I did get some stuff done today. I didn't take any pictures because I'm sure ya'll are getting tired of lookin at the same old crap I keep putting up. Anyway, I got the base done on the air cleaner, ran a few more wires, figured out what I need to get the p/s lines made, hooked up the drive shaft and ordered all the mandrel bends so I could make my exhaust. Once the exhaust is done and coated I should be real close to hitting the road to see what falls off

I've decided that I will make a few changes to the interior since the truck will be down for a little while waiting on the carb and exhaust coating. I'm thinking a funky retro look....... Yes Ken, I'll take some pictures as this develops

Promise...

**N2TRUX** · 02-04-2006, 11:24 PM

WHAT? No pics of the driveshaft install...

Did you paint it?

n2billet · 02-04-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

WHAT? No pics of the driveshaft install...

Did you paint it?

Yes, I painted it.....what have I not painted?

**N2TRUX** · 02-04-2006, 11:55 PM

Good work, but I need pics to verify...

SCOTI · 02-05-2006, 01:14 AM

I liked it. Those back tires looked 'tits' all stuffed in the wells.

*72CSTC5* · 02-05-2006, 02:43 AM

We dont care if you show pics of the fender bolts stuffed in cardboard and painted. We love the pics, keep them coming.

01-23-2006, 09:56 PM	#126
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	#127
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, 12:41 AM	#128
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

01-24-2006, 04:42 AM	#129
ssx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kailua Kona, Hawaii Posts: 53	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style XI. All For Sale posts shall have a price or prices, as well as your location. No bids or auctions allowed here!!! If you don't know the price of what you are selling, then you should do some research. If a Moderator or Administrator here asks you to post price(s) and you have not within a 12 hour time frame, they will delete your thread, period. XIV. As of October 15th 2005 subscribing members will be the only ones permitted to post for sale and want to buy ads on any classified section of this site. All other rules of buying and selling still apply. 67-72chevytrucks.com, its administrators or staff are not responsible for any transactions on or off the forums. We will work hard to ensure you a smooth transaction, and help in the event you may need it, but all for sale and trade areas are buyer beware. Any persons who have misrepresented an item, lie about an item, fail to deliver, or are in violation of any of the rules will forfeit there subscription fees and be banned from 67-72chevytrucks.com The Forum staff would like to encourage you to become a subscribing member. Your support will be greatly appreciated. Subscribe Here! __________________ 68' Camaro RS Protouring LT1/Minitub/4wdb/AC/17's 90' Crewcab Silverado 454/8"susp/38's Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-24-2006 at 09:30 AM.

01-24-2006, 09:12 AM	#130
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

01-24-2006, 10:40 AM	#131
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	#134
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	#135
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.

01-28-2006, 08:48 PM	#136
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Looks great!!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-29-2006, 12:49 AM	#137
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Damn, that has to be the best looking straight six I have ever seen. That thing is looking gorgeous. Cant wait to see the finished product. What did you make your radiator hoses out of?

01-29-2006, 02:16 AM	#139
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Looking better.... progress is good. I wanted to make it by today but I pulled an all-nighter @ work & was a little beat. Maybe Monday night? __________________ 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.*

01-31-2006, 09:08 PM	#142
71chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 599	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style dang. that looks awesome. really like the paint job on the motor. keep up the good work. chris. __________________ its a work in progess. 71 c-10 lwb, in the middle of frame off restoration. 69 c-10 swb, drag truck, 406 sbc, balanced, comp 292 cam, ported, polished, gasket matched, and bowl blended pro comp 210cc heads, 2.02/1.60 ferrea valves,1.6 roller rockers, re curved hei with msd 6al box, 2-step rev limter, accel 300+ wires, ported victor jr intake, holley 750 double pumper carb, dynomax 1 5/8 headers, 4 spd munci m-20 with super case and iron midplate, mr. gasket vertigate shifter, 5.38 pro gears with full spool, 33 spline moser axles and c-clip elimators, line-loc, 5 gal fuel cell, holley blue pump. 7.807 @ 88.37mph 1.60 60FT 80 g-20 van, tow rig, cammed 305, th350, 10 bolt 88 jeep wrangler, dd, 258, ax-15 swap, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50's, lockers, 3.55's

01-31-2006, 10:58 PM	#143
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style nice __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

02-04-2006, 01:34 AM	#144
Pete6960 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wasco, Ca Posts: 180	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style It's Lookin Real Good Bro!!! Good Job And Keep Up The Clean Work..... Last edited by Pete6960; 02-04-2006 at 01:35 AM.

02-04-2006, 11:14 PM	#145
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style The day job has slowed progress down on the 68 but I did get some stuff done today. I didn't take any pictures because I'm sure ya'll are getting tired of lookin at the same old crap I keep putting up. Anyway, I got the base done on the air cleaner, ran a few more wires, figured out what I need to get the p/s lines made, hooked up the drive shaft and ordered all the mandrel bends so I could make my exhaust. Once the exhaust is done and coated I should be real close to hitting the road to see what falls off I've decided that I will make a few changes to the interior since the truck will be down for a little while waiting on the carb and exhaust coating. I'm thinking a funky retro look....... Yes Ken, I'll take some pictures as this develops Promise...



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02-04-2006, 11:24 PM	#146
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 WHAT? No pics of the driveshaft install... Did you paint it? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-04-2006, 11:55 PM	#148
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02-05-2006, 01:14 AM	#149
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I liked it. Those back tires looked 'tits' all stuffed in the wells. __________________ 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.*

02-05-2006, 02:43 AM	#150
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style We dont care if you show pics of the fender bolts stuffed in cardboard and painted. We love the pics, keep them coming.

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