11-06-2009, 11:08 PM | #151 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
very nice!!!
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11-07-2009, 12:35 AM | #152 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
whats up with the okie plates
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11-07-2009, 08:23 AM | #153 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
But you aren't in Kansas, wait, New Mexico, wait Oklahoma.. no more
Very nice Rob! That interior is real sweet!
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11-07-2009, 09:05 AM | #154 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
That's one sweet ride!
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11-09-2009, 02:17 PM | #155 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
ooooooooo.. nice. So, is the truck registered under those plates?
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11-09-2009, 03:13 PM | #156 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
Rob, the interior turned out real nice. I'm curious on the story behing the OK plate as well...
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11-09-2009, 06:22 PM | #157 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
hey great looking truck, im gonna be getting that same steering wheel in my blazer. how does it feel, too big or anything like that and is it weak, does it flex alot. that rhino liner sure did your bed justice
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Thanks!
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I really like it alot. It's smaller than the original and has a nice feel to it. I drove the truck without power steering for a couple of months and I never noticed any flexing. I think the liner really cleaned everything up in the bed. I know purist probably think I should have just painted it back to orginal color, but believe it or not, I plan on using it as a truck, .
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11-10-2009, 12:12 AM | #159 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
Rob what did you do with the real big wheels and tires that had the hubcaps. I bought my son a truck that needs a fat rear tire.
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Nice truck by the way. What powerplant are you going to use?
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11-10-2009, 12:26 AM | #161 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
10/4 I thought it was a different set. You may have your 20x12's by the time I need any. My son is only 12!
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11-10-2009, 12:31 AM | #162 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
, I've thought about selling these awhile back until I started checking on prices....
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11-10-2009, 05:54 PM | #163 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
are you making a build thread
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11-11-2009, 06:05 PM | #164 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
I put the 68 to work today, . Check out this sleeper that was at my buddy's shop.....
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11-11-2009, 09:30 PM | #165 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
vortec S-10... I smell a race coming...
don't you have keys to the airfield?
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11-15-2009, 02:18 PM | #166 |
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Nice truck and a great set of additions. I like the fact that you made it usable as a truck again and yet maintained all the go fast goodies. A true dual purpose vehicle.
I take it you are done in New Mexico and back in Florida permanently. Quite a change I bet. Nice picture with the family, now I know why you are building a Suburban and a Crewcab! Thanks for keeping us in the loop with your builds, they are top notch! I am considering converting my 72 long bed to 3/4 ton since I need a good tow vehicle. I have the HO52 (4.56 or 4.11 I have both) and front disc spindles, calipers, hubs and LCA's. Plan is 350 4bbl, 700R4, HO52 with disc brake conversion and a 14 bolt Detroit Locker, 8 lug disk brake front end conversion. I will probably leave the 1/2 ton springs in it and use 265/75x16 tires on late model Chevy aluminum wheels and caps. Air bags or factory add on leaf overloads in the rear to handle toungue or load weight. Looking at the rear axle I am figuring a 3.20 overall ratio in OD if I use 4.56's and 2.90 if I use 4.11's. Probably only a couple hundred RPM difference at 70-75 cruise speeds. If I use the 4.56's I'll have a lot of low end grunt to get stuff moving. Final consideration is a Blazer tank in the rear between the frame rails, with the filler behind the tailight or side marker and move the step bumper up, by replacing the S bracket with straight stock and running the receiver hitch through the bumper to the rear crossmember. I see in your vehicles you have gone away from 8 lug to lighter running gear but for me and the way I use my vehicles I prefer the beef of the 3/4 ton running gear and brakes. Last edited by justcuz; 11-15-2009 at 02:19 PM. |
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I'm guessing the 68 will probably weigh around 3400, I'm going to check the next time I'm over near the scales. I think I can take him........
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11-17-2009, 01:29 AM | #169 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
Killer truck!! Love the welds! Any chance you would share the sizes on the wheels and rubber?
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Rears: 15 X 12 (6" BS), 29 tall, 15.5 wide Hoosiers
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11-20-2009, 11:58 PM | #171 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
Nice truck! Where did you put the fuel fill with your new tank?
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11-21-2009, 12:11 AM | #172 |
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Rob, this truck looks great, from family picture at the local pumpkin patch to Drag strip sleeper - it almost sounds like a superhero comic or something
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11-21-2009, 12:21 AM | #173 |
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Re: 68 S/C update.....
Rob, truck looks great. I think you've done a great job with the upgrades. Plate looks good too. I'll have to find me a 68 TN plate now.
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I pulled the valve covers to change the gaskets and snapped a shot of the goodies underneath, .
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I would love to drop a Paxton or similar on LowBuck but it would require way too much money to redo the computer system. I have Painless's kit and it is not end user friendly at all. They want another $800+- just for the software to unlock the ECU. So I think I might just need to wait and put a Mag'y on the Tahoe
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