69 c-10 swb

[gearys 5600]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

well, mine sounds almost exactly the same , i do have an Edelbrock intake and the Holley TBI, and 3.73 gears, i am interested to see how it will run and drive, i think i will be happy , mainly looking for dependability but i dont want it to be gutless either..maybe 100 shot of NOS, LOL

I really wish I would have went with 3.73 gears, with the big diameter 295/40/20 rear tires. I think you will be happy with 3.73 and your engine setup.

[gearys 5600]

My youngest daughters 12th birthday is today and she wanted to go for a ride in the 69. We put about 25 miles on it listening to one of my old eagles c.d's.

We had a ball !! I should of took some pics.

[gearys 5600]

Originally Posted by gearys 5600

3.42 gears, yes it has a th700 trans with a shift kit and corvette servo, The engine is stock besides the headers, and a fastchip ecm, I bumped the timing up a couple of degrees and thats it. It runs pretty good for what it is.

my last few cars I built were big cubic inch, street/strip cars that run high 9 second 1/4 mile times. without any power adders and a single 4bbl carb. So after driving those type of cars around, this truck seems like a turd !! LOL

I really enjoy getting in the truck and being able to drive it anywhere and get 18 mpg with the a/c blowing.

Hers a pic of my old 68 ss 396 camaro I built 6-7 years ago. it was an original ss 396/ L-78 375 h.p car sold new in Tulsa,Ok. It was turned into a race car when it was a few months old.
The car sat in a buddy of mines garage for over 20 years missing the original drivetrain and having less than 4k actual miles.

He finally sold it me after years of me pestering him. I started with a ZERO rust 68 camaro and only a couple of dings to fix. I painted it its original colors and stripes and installed a 840 H.P. big block and a built turbo 350 trans, I left the dana 60 rear end that was installed in the early 70's and 6 point roll bar.

The car was driven often and could cruise down the interstate easily with its 3.50 gear. Its best 1/4 mile time was a 9.87 @ 144mph. no power adders, and a single 4bbl carb.

I never thought I would sell it until someone wanted it more than I did and offered alot of $$$ for it.. I do miss it dearly and thought I would share this and a few pics of it

[lolife99]

BEAUTIFUL Camaro!

[gearys 5600]

Originally Posted by lolife99

BEAUTIFUL Camaro!

Thanks Keith.. If I am not mistaken, SOMEONE else has a cool first gen camaro that is collecting dust in a garage for years..

[wild4wheels]

Thats SO TOUGH!! Looks A TON like one that used to run around Miami, OK years ago. I'm saving those pictures! Thanks for sharing!

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by gearys 5600

Thanks Keith.. If I am not mistaken, SOMEONE else has a cool first gen camaro that is collecting dust in a garage for years..

*Snap*....


Love the '68!

[72BlckButy]

Are you hitting any shows in 2012?

Magic Dragon would be a show to consider in Lake Ozark, MO. The largest show in MO.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by gearys 5600

Hers a pic of my old 68 ss 396 camaro I built 6-7 years ago. it was an original ss 396/ L-78 375 h.p car sold new in Tulsa,Ok. It was turned into a race car when it was a few months old.
The car sat in a buddy of mines garage for over 20 years missing the original drivetrain and having less than 4k actual miles.

He finally sold it me after years of me pestering him. I started with a ZERO rust 68 camaro and only a couple of dings to fix. I painted it its original colors and stripes and installed a 840 H.P. big block and a built turbo 350 trans, I left the dana 60 rear end that was installed in the early 70's and 6 point roll bar.

The car was driven often and could cruise down the interstate easily with its 3.50 gear. Its best 1/4 mile time was a 9.87 @ 144mph. no power adders, and a single 4bbl carb.

I never thought I would sell it until someone wanted it more than I did and offered alot of $$$ for it.. I do miss it dearly and thought I would share this and a few pics of it

Beautiful Camaro (and truck, )! I look forward to checking your truck out on my next visit to OK.

[Portmod7]

Originally Posted by gearys 5600

Thanks for the compliments. If you decide you want some pml covers, I can save you a little bit of $$ on them.

Love the truck, nice job! The color is awesome! I don't know how you guys get through the body work part of it. All the rest is fun for me, but I can't even make myself think about doing any body work. But, looking at the result you got, looks like all the time and effort was well worth it!

I have been eyeing the PML covers, any way you can save me some money on them? Do you run that little "hidden" breather they sell, and does it work well without making a mess?

Again, beautiful truck!

[mcbassin]

Awesome Camaro! Love it.

[gearys 5600]

Originally Posted by Portmod7

Love the truck, nice job! The color is awesome! I don't know how you guys get through the body work part of it. All the rest is fun for me, but I can't even make myself think about doing any body work. But, looking at the result you got, looks like all the time and effort was well worth it!

I have been eyeing the PML covers, any way you can save me some money on them? Do you run that little "hidden" breather they sell, and does it work well without making a mess?

Again, beautiful truck!

Yes, I can save you some money on the covers..

I just have the pcv hole and grommet in one of my covers and it works fine.

Thanks for the compliments on the truck.

[gearys 5600]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Awesome Camaro! Love it.

Thanks.. I have had ALOT of cool cars over the last 20+ years and that 68 camaro is the only one I miss..

[72BlckButy]

What kind of trailer is that hauling the '68?

By the way... are you heading up to Magic Dragon May 4-6? (Lake Ozark, MO)

[FRENCHBLUE72]

a 68 CAMARO IS MY DREAM CAR.....Bad arse

[gearys 5600]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

What kind of trailer is that hauling the '68?

By the way... are you heading up to Magic Dragon May 4-6? (Lake Ozark, MO)

I think that trailer was a " Terrys trailers " built in OKC. I bought it from a buddy, painted it, added the 454 ss wheels, and talked my old friend Terry ( Wizzard ) into pinstriping it for me.

I am seriously considering going to the Magic Dragon show. I will let you know.

[gearys 5600]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

a 68 CAMARO IS MY DREAM CAR.....Bad arse

Thanks ...

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by gearys 5600

I think that trailer was a " Terrys trailers " built in OKC. I bought it from a buddy, painted it, added the 454 ss wheels, and talked my old friend Terry ( Wizzard ) into pinstriping it for me.

I am seriously considering going to the Magic Dragon show. I will let you know.

I happen to have a real good buddy with the same model of trailer, as a matter of fact I think you've met him before. I've used his trailer on more than one occassion and it tows like a dream.

If you run across another one, keep me posted.

Hope you can make it to the show, I think you'd enjoy it.

[68 Four on the Floor]

Just read thru your build and man is this truck beautiful. Your attention to detail is amazing.

[gearys 5600]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I happen to have a real good buddy with the same model of trailer, as a matter of fact I think you've met him before. I've used his trailer on more than one occassion and it tows like a dream.

If you run across another one, keep me posted.

Hope you can make it to the show, I think you'd enjoy it.

Would that good buddy of yours be the same one that has a first gen camaro in his garage growing roots ?? LOL

I do run across them from time to time, I will let you know.

[gearys 5600]

Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Just read thru your build and man is this truck beautiful. Your attention to detail is amazing.

THANK YOU ... I really appreciate that.

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by gearys 5600

Would that good buddy of yours be the same one that has a first gen camaro in his garage growing roots ?? LOL

I do run across them from time to time, I will let you know.

Ahem.... I plead the 5th.

Keep me posted as my FIL is pushing the subject of buying one and I hate to pay full price. Haha!

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by gearys 5600

Would that good buddy of yours be the same one that has a first gen camaro in his garage growing roots ?? LOL

I do run across them from time to time, I will let you know.

I resemble that remark.
My buddy Jeff just showed me this picture yesterday. (from 1990-91).
Not my tow vehicle and a borrowed trailer,... but it was finally done.
That's how it looks today.

[67chevy1series]

any pictures of the 67 camaro or the 68 50th? love the 68 camaro!!!

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I resemble that remark.
My buddy Jeff just showed me this picture yesterday. (from 1990-91).
Not my tow vehicle and a borrowed trailer,... but it was finally done.
That's how it looks today.

Seriously thought about posting that picture...