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vortec67c10 · 05-07-2008, 04:40 AM

that driver side door needs to come up just a tad bit. other than that i dig the color. great work! keep it up.

cstm68 · 05-07-2008, 05:35 AM

allen 123, no that was my first time painting anything, i did it in my high school shop class,

vortec67c10, haha yea i still need to align all the fenders and doors. im having some small issues with the hinges.

cstm68 · 05-07-2008, 06:45 AM

here are some progress pics from painting, what do you guys think!!!!

BurnoutNova · 05-07-2008, 07:44 AM

looks great...

the only thing i'd change on it is the seats, there sitting kinda high it looks like, can they be made to sit lower?

andrewt2 · 05-07-2008, 02:16 PM

very nice looking truck what is the name and paint code for your color? im getting ready to lay a very bright orange down on my truck soon i hope.

ChevyDude · 05-07-2008, 03:13 PM

Great job dude! Love the color! Keep up the good work!

cstm68 · 05-07-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewt2

very nice looking truck what is the name and paint code for your color? im getting ready to lay a very bright orange down on my truck soon i hope.

its omni 61456 brite orange

Blue'72 · 05-07-2008, 09:34 PM

GREAT JOB!!! I'm getting excited to be at that point!

72BlckButy · 05-07-2008, 09:46 PM

The paint turned out great!

cstm68 · 05-10-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

The paint turned out great!

thanx guys

cstm68 · 06-02-2008, 12:04 PM

i got my windshield put in

allen123 · 06-02-2008, 01:54 PM

That truck is awesome. I hope mine turns out that good.

cstm68 · 06-02-2008, 02:42 PM

thanks for the compliment. i will be graduating from high school in 2 weeks, then it will start coming togeather much faster!!

kyull67 · 06-03-2008, 10:59 AM

Looks awesome!

berencam · 06-05-2008, 12:51 AM

its looking good, have you decided to use the back tailgate idea we talked about?

cstm68 · 06-05-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by berencam

its looking good, have you decided to use the back tailgate idea we talked about?

i think im just gunna leave it the way it is. i will be putting a soft hinged bed cover on it so they wont be seen to much

Ackattack · 06-09-2008, 10:25 PM

Looks great. Did you get an A?

Wanna paint my truck?

cstm68 · 06-28-2008, 01:26 AM

i got my one peice windows in

abadsvt · 06-28-2008, 01:54 AM

Looks awesome!!!! Love the color!

Josh

cstm68 · 07-02-2008, 12:22 AM

i got my new cpp brake kit today !

joe231 · 07-02-2008, 12:26 AM

man those are some good lookin' parts!!

panhandler62 · 07-02-2008, 08:08 AM

You're doing a great job. That's just about the same color I plan on.

kulturekat · 07-02-2008, 02:48 PM

how much did the brakes set set you back if you dont mind me asking

cstm68 · 07-02-2008, 11:34 PM

its the Grand Slam from CPP, it cost 1400 but i bought a few other upgrades with the kit so i paid just about 1700

nuke1 · 07-03-2008, 09:39 AM

That truck of yours is looking awesome, i have the same kit as you only mine is on a shelf, great work!!!

05-07-2008, 04:40 AM	#176
vortec67c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: washington Posts: 24	Re: my 68 shortbed build that driver side door needs to come up just a tad bit. other than that i dig the color. great work! keep it up. __________________ 67 5.3 Vortec Redline stand alone 700R4 B&M on the floor Lots of rumble

05-07-2008, 05:35 AM	#177
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build allen 123, no that was my first time painting anything, i did it in my high school shop class, vortec67c10, haha yea i still need to align all the fenders and doors. im having some small issues with the hinges. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

05-07-2008, 06:45 AM	#178
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build here are some progress pics from painting, what do you guys think!!!! __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB Last edited by cstm68; 05-07-2008 at 07:13 AM.

05-07-2008, 07:44 AM	#179
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: my 68 shortbed build looks great... the only thing i'd change on it is the seats, there sitting kinda high it looks like, can they be made to sit lower?

05-07-2008, 02:16 PM	#180
andrewt2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carbondale, Kansas Posts: 547	Re: my 68 shortbed build very nice looking truck what is the name and paint code for your color? im getting ready to lay a very bright orange down on my truck soon i hope.

05-07-2008, 03:13 PM	#181
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: my 68 shortbed build Great job dude! Love the color! Keep up the good work! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

05-07-2008, 09:34 PM	#183
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: my 68 shortbed build GREAT JOB!!! I'm getting excited to be at that point! __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

05-07-2008, 09:46 PM	#184
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: my 68 shortbed build The paint turned out great! __________________ -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)

06-02-2008, 12:04 PM	#186
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build i got my windshield put in __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-02-2008, 01:54 PM	#187
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: my 68 shortbed build That truck is awesome. I hope mine turns out that good. __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

06-02-2008, 02:42 PM	#188
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build thanks for the compliment. i will be graduating from high school in 2 weeks, then it will start coming togeather much faster!! __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

06-03-2008, 10:59 AM	#189
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: my 68 shortbed build Looks awesome! __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

06-05-2008, 12:51 AM	#190
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: my 68 shortbed build its looking good, have you decided to use the back tailgate idea we talked about? __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

06-09-2008, 10:25 PM	#192
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: my 68 shortbed build Looks great. Did you get an A? Wanna paint my truck? __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-28-2008, 01:26 AM	#193
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build i got my one peice windows in __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB



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06-28-2008, 01:54 AM	#194
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: my 68 shortbed build Looks awesome!!!! Love the color! Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

07-02-2008, 12:22 AM	#195
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build i got my new cpp brake kit today ! __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

07-02-2008, 12:26 AM	#196
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: my 68 shortbed build man those are some good lookin' parts!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-02-2008, 08:08 AM	#197
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Re: my 68 shortbed build You're doing a great job. That's just about the same color I plan on. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

07-02-2008, 02:48 PM	#198
kulturekat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: stillwater, oklahoma Posts: 566	Re: my 68 shortbed build how much did the brakes set set you back if you dont mind me asking

07-02-2008, 11:34 PM	#199
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build its the Grand Slam from CPP, it cost 1400 but i bought a few other upgrades with the kit so i paid just about 1700 __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

07-03-2008, 09:39 AM	#200
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: my 68 shortbed build That truck of yours is looking awesome, i have the same kit as you only mine is on a shelf, great work!!! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

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