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VA72C10 · 11-06-2009, 11:08 PM

very nice!!!

jgh64pkup · 11-07-2009, 12:35 AM

whats up with the okie plates

**Palf70Step** · 11-07-2009, 08:23 AM

But you aren't in Kansas, wait, New Mexico, wait Oklahoma.. no more

Very nice Rob! That interior is real sweet!

ChuckDriver · 11-07-2009, 09:05 AM

That's one sweet ride!

LOW DOUGH · 11-09-2009, 02:17 PM

ooooooooo.. nice. So, is the truck registered under those plates?

wait a minute, wrong state

72BlckButy · 11-09-2009, 03:13 PM

Rob, the interior turned out real nice. I'm curious on the story behing the OK plate as well...

Sacramento70 · 11-09-2009, 06:22 PM

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

**Hart_Rod** · 11-09-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

very nice!!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

whats up with the okie plates

I was born in 68, I grew up in OK, and I drive a farm truck.......

.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

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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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

That's one sweet ride!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

ooooooooo.. nice. So, is the truck registered under those plates?

wait a minute, wrong state

See above,

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Rob, the interior turned out real nice. I'm curious on the story behing the OK plate as well...

See above,

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Originally Posted by Sacramento70

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

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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djracer · 11-10-2009, 12:12 AM

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.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-10-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by djracer

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.

Kevin - those are my Welds wheels that I had just set the hubcap in place to take the pictures.

Nice truck by the way. What powerplant are you going to use?

djracer · 11-10-2009, 12:26 AM

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!

**Hart_Rod** · 11-10-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by djracer

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!

, I've thought about selling these awhile back until I started checking on prices....

jgh64pkup · 11-10-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djracer

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.

are you making a build thread

**Hart_Rod** · 11-11-2009, 06:05 PM

I put the 68 to work today,

. Check out this sleeper that was at my buddy's shop.....

msgross · 11-11-2009, 09:30 PM

vortec S-10... I smell a race coming...

don't you have keys to the airfield?

justcuz · 11-15-2009, 02:18 PM

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.

justcuz · 11-15-2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I put the 68 to work today,

. Check out this sleeper that was at my buddy's shop.....

It would not surprise me if the S-10 and the 68 weigh within a couple hundred pounds of each other. I personally give the edge to the 68 being lighter.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-16-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

vortec S-10... I smell a race coming...

don't you have keys to the airfield?

, that's a thought....What are they going to do, kick me out??

Quote:

Originally Posted by justcuz

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.

Thanks for the post and the props,

. I just like having the options to swap wheels back and forth. I don't plan on working any of them to hard,

.

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Originally Posted by justcuz

It would not surprise me if the S-10 and the 68 weigh within a couple hundred pounds of each other. I personally give the edge to the 68 being lighter.

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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GASWAGON · 11-17-2009, 01:29 AM

Killer truck!! Love the welds! Any chance you would share the sizes on the wheels and rubber?

**Hart_Rod** · 11-20-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GASWAGON

Killer truck!! Love the welds! Any chance you would share the sizes on the wheels and rubber?

Fronts: 15 X 5 (3" BS), 225 75 15
Rears: 15 X 12 (6" BS), 29 tall, 15.5 wide Hoosiers

67_ShortFleet · 11-20-2009, 11:58 PM

Nice truck! Where did you put the fuel fill with your new tank?

CheyenneShop · 11-21-2009, 12:11 AM

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

Ronnie

**thelonerife** · 11-21-2009, 12:21 AM

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.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-21-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt schlicht

Nice truck! Where did you put the fuel fill with your new tank?

I'm still working on that.....

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Quote:

Originally Posted by theCheyenneShop

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

Ronnie

, Thanks Ronnie. It's a really fun truck and I've enjoyed using it as one. Any progress on yours?

Quote:

Originally Posted by thelonerife

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.

Thanks! The tag fits the truck perfectly, now if I could only find an aluminum camp shell to go on it.........

.

I pulled the valve covers to change the gaskets and snapped a shot of the goodies underneath,

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Rokcrln · 11-21-2009, 11:51 AM

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

Kevin
LFD Inc.

11-06-2009, 11:08 PM	#151
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11-07-2009, 12:35 AM	#152
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11-07-2009, 08:23 AM	#153
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11-07-2009, 09:05 AM	#154
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: 68 S/C update..... That's one sweet ride! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-09-2009, 02:17 PM	#155
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: 68 S/C update..... ooooooooo.. nice. So, is the truck registered under those plates? wait a minute, wrong state Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 11-09-2009 at 02:18 PM.

11-09-2009, 03:13 PM	#156
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 68 S/C update..... Rob, the interior turned out real nice. I'm curious on the story behing the OK plate as well... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-09-2009, 06:22 PM	#157
Sacramento70 Blazer Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento, ca Posts: 249	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 __________________ 1970 Chevy blazer

11-10-2009, 12:12 AM	#159
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	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. Attached Images __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

11-10-2009, 12:26 AM	#161
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	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! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

11-11-2009, 06:05 PM	#164
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11-11-2009, 09:30 PM	#165
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 S/C update..... vortec S-10... I smell a race coming... don't you have keys to the airfield? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 11-11-2009 at 09:30 PM.

11-15-2009, 02:18 PM	#166
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: 68 S/C update..... 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.

11-17-2009, 01:29 AM	#169
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11-20-2009, 11:58 PM	#171
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: 68 S/C update..... Nice truck! Where did you put the fuel fill with your new tank? Last edited by 67_ShortFleet; 11-20-2009 at 11:59 PM.

11-21-2009, 12:11 AM	#172
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11-21-2009, 12:21 AM	#173
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	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. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

11-21-2009, 11:51 AM	#175
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: 68 S/C update..... 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 Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 11-21-2009 at 11:52 AM.

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