Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread - Page 8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**68bowtie** · 01-17-2013, 01:35 AM

hey shawno do you have a pic of a 68 swb with your orig color combo?

shawno72 · 01-17-2013, 08:07 AM

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hey shawno do you have a pic of a 68 swb with your orig color combo?

I don't but when I get to work today I will see if I can find one.
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shawno72 · 01-17-2013, 12:23 PM

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hey shawno do you have a pic of a 68 swb with your orig color combo?

Here is a few with the last one being close to the original color I hope

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Dano69c10 · 01-17-2013, 11:22 AM

I always like wheels that are the same color as the body color, if the truck is one color.
If it's a two tone color (white/xxxx), then I think white wheels look good.

BTW: your truck is one of my favorites on the board. A real truck!
Just my $0.02,
Dano

shawno72 · 01-17-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dano69c10

I always like wheels that are the same color as the body color, if the truck is one color.
If it's a two tone color (white/xxxx), then I think white wheels look good.

BTW: your truck is one of my favorites on the board. A real truck!
Just my $0.02,
Dano

Thank you so much Dano!! I really appreciate your comment. I do use it as a truck

CC69Rat · 01-17-2013, 11:54 AM

You need to haul your butt to TX and to the power tour with me.
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shawno72 · 01-17-2013, 12:07 PM

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You need to haul your butt to TX and to the power tour with me.
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Dude I would so love to do that!!! Maybe once I get the 700r4 in it I can make the trip without having to do 65mph

Rusbuilt · 01-17-2013, 01:09 PM

Yes!! When can we expect to see the color change?

shawno72 · 01-17-2013, 01:35 PM

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Yes!! When can we expect to see the color change?

Not for a while unfortunately, need to do some more upgrades before paint

NewType72 · 01-17-2013, 01:49 PM

Awesome news about the front brake setup definitely worth it all day long I love mine. As for the red I have it on my truck so you know I'm a fan

but ill be switching to the original paint scheme possibly next summer when I can put the truck down for a couple months
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CC69Rat · 01-17-2013, 02:07 PM

Red is pricey buddy.. Im thinking you already know.

But its tough to beat a slick red 68, white grille and 71-72 white top. I saw one at GG that was stunning. Keiths truck comes to mind. You guys met Lucy right?
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**Ol Blue K20** · 01-17-2013, 02:14 PM

I like the red it'll be sweet lookin'

CC69Rat · 01-17-2013, 02:18 PM

Red is pricey buddy.. Im thinking you already know.

But its tough to beat a slick red 68, white grille and 71-72 white top. I saw one at GG that was stunning. Keiths truck comes to mind. You guys met Lucy right?
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NewType72 · 01-17-2013, 02:21 PM

I'd have to disagree I did my red on a budget because it was a mixed color and the customer didn't like it plus it's centering so it's only single stage just depends on what rout Shawn wants to take with it I think he's quite fond of his patina so far

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CC69Rat · 01-17-2013, 02:36 PM

Ok.

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shawno72 · 01-17-2013, 03:39 PM

Haha for now the patina is fun but I really do want to get the red on it, just want a 700r4 and bags more

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**68bowtie** · 01-17-2013, 11:42 PM

never really been a huge fan of red (i'm a blue kinda guy) but dude thats gonna be slick.
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shawno72 · 01-19-2013, 05:11 PM

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shawno72 · 01-18-2013, 12:04 AM

It's funny you mention that cause when I first got the truck I said I'm glad they painted white

Then as I started replacing and fixin the interior the red dash and roof started to grow on till one day I said the original red looks really good. Now I look at red trucks with the 67-68 front end and I say that looks so good with the chrome accents
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**68bowtie** · 01-18-2013, 01:51 AM

my truck was originally white with "red vinyl trim" probly looked a lot like yours does now. unfortunately all thats left from the original truck is the frame and doors!

agree on the chrome...
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CC69Rat · 01-19-2013, 09:07 PM

Looks great buddy!
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shawno72 · 01-19-2013, 10:03 PM

Thanks Chad. Its always an ongoing process.
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Bennett68C10 · 01-20-2013, 12:21 AM

Great choice on painting it back to the original Red, in my opinion nothing looks better than a Bright Red 67-68. Mine will be red too, there is no way I'm going to paint it back the original Blue/White. I know you see alot of red and people always tell me not to do it cause there are too many red trucks but I just don't care. Red is my favorite color and it just looks amazing on our trucks. I like the Red/White combo Chad suggested, I was thinking about that for mine. Red with a white grill, roof and letters in tailgate.
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hatred · 01-26-2013, 04:34 PM

Did you use the same holes the original pedal plate was using? Only hole you had to drill was for the cable correct?

shawno72 · 01-26-2013, 04:46 PM

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Did you use the same holes the original pedal plate was using? Only hole you had to drill was for the cable correct?

Yes I used the same mounting holes for the pedal. Only drilled the one 1/2" hole for the cable and then file it square and that was it.
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01-17-2013, 01:35 AM	#1
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,572	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread hey shawno do you have a pic of a 68 swb with your orig color combo? __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce 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

01-17-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread I always like wheels that are the same color as the body color, if the truck is one color. If it's a two tone color (white/xxxx), then I think white wheels look good. BTW: your truck is one of my favorites on the board. A real truck! Just my $0.02, Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

01-17-2013, 11:54 AM	#6
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread You need to haul your butt to TX and to the power tour with me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-17-2013, 01:09 PM	#8
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Yes!! When can we expect to see the color change? __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

01-17-2013, 01:49 PM	#10
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Awesome news about the front brake setup definitely worth it all day long I love mine. As for the red I have it on my truck so you know I'm a fan but ill be switching to the original paint scheme possibly next summer when I can put the truck down for a couple months Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-17-2013, 02:07 PM	#11
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Red is pricey buddy.. Im thinking you already know. But its tough to beat a slick red 68, white grille and 71-72 white top. I saw one at GG that was stunning. Keiths truck comes to mind. You guys met Lucy right? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-17-2013, 02:14 PM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,972	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread I like the red it'll be sweet lookin' __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-17-2013, 02:18 PM	#13
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Red is pricey buddy.. Im thinking you already know. But its tough to beat a slick red 68, white grille and 71-72 white top. I saw one at GG that was stunning. Keiths truck comes to mind. You guys met Lucy right? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-17-2013, 02:21 PM	#14
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread I'd have to disagree I did my red on a budget because it was a mixed color and the customer didn't like it plus it's centering so it's only single stage just depends on what rout Shawn wants to take with it I think he's quite fond of his patina so far Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

01-17-2013, 02:36 PM	#15
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Ok. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-17-2013, 03:39 PM	#16
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Haha for now the patina is fun but I really do want to get the red on it, just want a 700r4 and bags more Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-17-2013, 11:42 PM	#17
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,572	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread never really been a huge fan of red (i'm a blue kinda guy) but dude thats gonna be slick. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce 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

01-19-2013, 05:11 PM	#18
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-18-2013, 12:04 AM	#19
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread It's funny you mention that cause when I first got the truck I said I'm glad they painted white Then as I started replacing and fixin the interior the red dash and roof started to grow on till one day I said the original red looks really good. Now I look at red trucks with the 67-68 front end and I say that looks so good with the chrome accents Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-18-2013, 01:51 AM	#20
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,572	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread my truck was originally white with "red vinyl trim" probly looked a lot like yours does now. unfortunately all thats left from the original truck is the frame and doors! agree on the chrome... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce 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



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01-19-2013, 09:07 PM	#21
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,207	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Looks great buddy! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

01-19-2013, 10:03 PM	#22
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Thanks Chad. Its always an ongoing process. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-20-2013, 12:21 AM	#23
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Great choice on painting it back to the original Red, in my opinion nothing looks better than a Bright Red 67-68. Mine will be red too, there is no way I'm going to paint it back the original Blue/White. I know you see alot of red and people always tell me not to do it cause there are too many red trucks but I just don't care. Red is my favorite color and it just looks amazing on our trucks. I like the Red/White combo Chad suggested, I was thinking about that for mine. Red with a white grill, roof and letters in tailgate. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-26-2013, 04:34 PM	#24
hatred Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Denham Springs, La. Posts: 257	Re: Shawno72's long overdue 68 daily driver build thread Did you use the same holes the original pedal plate was using? Only hole you had to drill was for the cable correct? __________________ 05 QSM GTO - M6, Corsa, King Springs 70 SWB CST - 350/Auto, Foose 18/17 I upset whiners too....

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