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KMC3420 · 04-14-2020, 09:15 PM

Awesome updates. Keep at it.

Graham57a · 04-15-2020, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KMC3420

Awesome updates. Keep at it.

Thanks man, this quarantine has been good for truck progress

gcburdic · 04-15-2020, 09:33 AM

Looking good, Graham. Hope you are doing well! Looks like you've added several to the herd since i last saw you.

Graham57a · 04-15-2020, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Looking good, Graham. Hope you are doing well! Looks like you've added several to the herd since i last saw you.

Hey Geoff, things are going great! Hope you are well, it's been a while man. Yea I've been pretty lucky to acquire a few of these old trucks, I figure they are only getting harder to find right? I picked up a blue K20 recently that I haven't posted on here yet but shes another one on the list. More than likely that is what I will be driving to the PTS cruise in June.

Graham57a · 04-16-2020, 09:12 PM

Slight change of plans... again. Gonna make this one lay frame, I’ve always wanted to build a bagged truck so here she is. A little mock up today and started pancaking the crossmember

**Kronald_70GMC** · 04-16-2020, 09:58 PM

Wow your gonna have it all man! Jealous over here

gcburdic · 04-17-2020, 08:27 AM

I like it! Did you say yet what you are doing for drivetrain?

Graham57a · 04-17-2020, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

Wow your gonna have it all man! Jealous over here

Thanks man, all I lack is finishing

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

I like it! Did you say yet what you are doing for drivetrain?

I've been building a 327 for it, all painted and ready to drop in once the crossmember is done. Also keeping an eye out for a 700r to mate up to it

gcburdic · 04-17-2020, 09:46 AM

Well, heck...since you're revising the build, why not go ahead and put an LS in it

Graham57a · 04-17-2020, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Well, heck...since you're revising the build, why not go ahead and put an LS in it

Come on man

I prefer old school, carbs and factory blocks

preacher anthony · 04-17-2020, 10:08 PM

I wish I knew you were changing up. I have a frame w/ front crossmember already pancaked, Porterbuilt control arms, Extreme rear, body drop mounts, custom trailing arms, fully rebuilt rear, 3.73, posi, etc.

SCHRUMGMC · 01-31-2022, 03:31 AM

Beautiful truck, and excellent progress on the old gmc

Enjoying the photos of it all

**68bowtie** · 02-01-2022, 01:27 AM

Looking great!

Graham57a · 02-01-2022, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Beautiful truck, and excellent progress on the old gmc

Enjoying the photos of it all

Thanks man, it has been fun to work on

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Looking great!

Thanks man

LT7A · 02-01-2022, 02:17 PM

You had me at grandpa truck and nearly lost me at bags, haha. Not really, and to be fair, I have a squarebody grandpa sled going on to a static drop. I really like how you are spot repairing the rust and working your way, panel by panel.

Graham57a · 02-01-2022, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

You had me at grandpa truck and nearly lost me at bags, haha. Not really, and to be fair, I have a squarebody grandpa sled going on to a static drop. I really like how you are spot repairing the rust and working your way, panel by panel.

Haha hey granpas can party too! I feel like most of my trucks start out as a granpa style to stay true to the GM design but then I usually switch it up with stance and wheels / tires. I appreciate the kind words.

**KyleSeal** · 01-17-2023, 04:16 PM

Really enjoying the build thread. Looks good. Good job on the doors, those are never fun.

Graham57a · 01-22-2023, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys. Ive got a little motivation on this one so I have been putting in the work on it. Some more progress pics.

Graham57a · 01-22-2023, 04:29 PM

Pics 1. I dropped the motor in a couple of weeks ago while it was snowing. The orange truck got a little white while I was working on the gmc.
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Graham57a · 01-22-2023, 04:31 PM

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Graham57a · 01-22-2023, 04:37 PM

I am down to just a few items before I can fire it up:

- Finish running fuel lines. I have all new hard lines from the fuel tank sending unit to the fuel pump and I will make a new line from the pump to the carb.

- Cooling system is done and ready to go

- I have my original wiring harness that I am cleaning up now. I ordered a few accessories to run the wiring properly. That all should be here this week which will allow me to finish up wiring.

- I need to install my trans cooler lines and top off the trans with atf.

- The factory throttle linkage that I have is not going to work with my holley carb. I need to order a new universal throttle linkage and return spring and that should be done.

I think that catches me up to current. Hopefully another week or two and it will be a runner. I also have new tires and my factory 15x6.5 steelies are at the blaster now. Once they are done I will throw some paint on them and mount my new tires. Then it should be a roller. My goal is by the end of February to have it sitting on all 4s and be able to hit the key and start it up. Still a long ways to go but hey these are milestones haha.

**GAc10boy** · 02-01-2023, 12:26 AM

So awesome, Andrew! Following along.

nicklear36 · 02-06-2023, 07:28 PM

Awesome. I'm running ChassisFab on my build thread

hewittca · 02-07-2023, 12:35 PM

Soooooo nice! Do you like those hood hinges? I need me some and am wondering if I should reverse engineer them or just buy a set. What, if anything, are you going to run for inner fenders?

Graham57a · 02-14-2023, 12:54 PM

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very nice truck.so cool to find an old frame for yours.anything that tells the story is neat stuff to have.i just had a frame reproduced from the dealership my truck came from,Leo Hoffman Chevrolet although i've been looking for a couple of years for anything at all but only have seen 1 ratty old frame for $200.00.
very nice truck your building.it'll be a knockout.

Thanks man, I really appreciate the kind words!

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So awesome, Andrew! Following along.

Thanks man, I appreciate your continued support!

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Awesome. I'm running ChassisFab on my build thread

Thanks man, they make super nice stuff!

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Originally Posted by hewittca

Soooooo nice! Do you like those hood hinges? I need me some and am wondering if I should reverse engineer them or just buy a set. What, if anything, are you going to run for inner fenders?

The hood hinges are okay, I have a couple of items I am not crazy about but overall they work well. I plan on running the Hills inner fenders, now currently sold by Blake Stoner (https://www.stonerspeedshop.com/coll...custom-slammed). Saving up my money now for a set so I can cut the fenders and final paint everything else under the hood.

04-14-2020, 09:15 PM	#1
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,069	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl Awesome updates. Keep at it. __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green

04-15-2020, 09:33 AM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl Looking good, Graham. Hope you are doing well! Looks like you've added several to the herd since i last saw you. __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-16-2020, 09:12 PM	#5
Graham57a Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,838	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl Slight change of plans... again. Gonna make this one lay frame, I’ve always wanted to build a bagged truck so here she is. A little mock up today and started pancaking the crossmember Attached Images __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788 1972 Chevy SWB Highlander OLIVE Build thread coming

04-16-2020, 09:58 PM	#6
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 959	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl Wow your gonna have it all man! Jealous over here __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

04-17-2020, 08:27 AM	#7
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl I like it! Did you say yet what you are doing for drivetrain? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-17-2020, 09:46 AM	#9
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl Well, heck...since you're revising the build, why not go ahead and put an LS in it __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-17-2020, 10:08 PM	#11
preacher anthony Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Pembroke NC Posts: 322	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl I wish I knew you were changing up. I have a frame w/ front crossmember already pancaked, Porterbuilt control arms, Extreme rear, body drop mounts, custom trailing arms, fully rebuilt rear, 3.73, posi, etc.

01-31-2022, 03:31 AM	#12
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl Beautiful truck, and excellent progress on the old gmc Enjoying the photos of it all __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

02-01-2022, 01:27 AM	#13
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,534	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl Looking great! __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

02-01-2022, 02:17 PM	#15
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,575	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl You had me at grandpa truck and nearly lost me at bags, haha. Not really, and to be fair, I have a squarebody grandpa sled going on to a static drop. I really like how you are spot repairing the rust and working your way, panel by panel.

01-17-2023, 04:16 PM	#17
KyleSeal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toano, VA Posts: 853	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl Really enjoying the build thread. Looks good. Good job on the doors, those are never fun. __________________ "Sometimes I do serve as a good bad example. Glad to be of service." My Build Thread (1967 C10, lowered, EFI, daily truck): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830809

01-22-2023, 04:27 PM	#18
Graham57a Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,838	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl Thanks for the kind words guys. Ive got a little motivation on this one so I have been putting in the work on it. Some more progress pics. __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788 1972 Chevy SWB Highlander OLIVE Build thread coming

01-22-2023, 04:29 PM	#19
Graham57a Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,838	Pics 1. I dropped the motor in a couple of weeks ago while it was snowing. The orange truck got a little white while I was working on the gmc. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-22-2023, 04:31 PM	#20
Graham57a Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,838	More Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-22-2023, 04:37 PM	#21
Graham57a Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,838	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl I am down to just a few items before I can fire it up: - Finish running fuel lines. I have all new hard lines from the fuel tank sending unit to the fuel pump and I will make a new line from the pump to the carb. - Cooling system is done and ready to go - I have my original wiring harness that I am cleaning up now. I ordered a few accessories to run the wiring properly. That all should be here this week which will allow me to finish up wiring. - I need to install my trans cooler lines and top off the trans with atf. - The factory throttle linkage that I have is not going to work with my holley carb. I need to order a new universal throttle linkage and return spring and that should be done. I think that catches me up to current. Hopefully another week or two and it will be a runner. I also have new tires and my factory 15x6.5 steelies are at the blaster now. Once they are done I will throw some paint on them and mount my new tires. Then it should be a roller. My goal is by the end of February to have it sitting on all 4s and be able to hit the key and start it up. Still a long ways to go but hey these are milestones haha. __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788 1972 Chevy SWB Highlander OLIVE Build thread coming



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02-01-2023, 12:26 AM	#22
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl So awesome, Andrew! Following along. __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

02-06-2023, 07:28 PM	#23
nicklear36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 199	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl Awesome. I'm running ChassisFab on my build thread __________________ My 1970 C10 ChassisFab LWB to SWB Build Thread

02-07-2023, 12:35 PM	#24
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,746	Re: 1968 GMC Shorty - Pearl Soooooo nice! Do you like those hood hinges? I need me some and am wondering if I should reverse engineer them or just buy a set. What, if anything, are you going to run for inner fenders? __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

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