68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" - Page 8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldblue1968chevy · 01-05-2011, 10:34 PM

Hmm, well If I ever get bored, I"ll buy some grade 8 hardware and flip flop em, im all about better handling from these trucks..

Speaking of better handling..

You should get a 1 ton swaybar from 73-87 and mount it on your truck with new bushings, it helps ALOT!

67chevy1series · 01-05-2011, 10:35 PM

wow that looks great i cant wait to see the cab on there do you have any pics of were the brake lines go on your frame

srea76 · 01-05-2011, 11:57 PM

awesome

spike38 · 01-06-2011, 12:10 AM

Thanks a lot,
It's feeling like progress.

Here is an engine caddy I built.
I seen it somewhere, Just can't remember where.
It worked great as a mobile stand,
If I make another one, I might put bigger wheels on it

I thought some of you may be interested.

Spike

67chevy1series · 01-06-2011, 12:13 AM

wow i cant believe that the wood can hold all that weight!

spike38 · 01-06-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow i cant believe that the wood can hold all that weight!

You bet it can, And it's sturdy as can be!

Spike

67chevy1series · 01-06-2011, 12:22 AM

i can imagine ! how did it feel to have the engine and tranny in

spike38 · 01-06-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

i can imagine ! how did it feel to have the engine and tranny in

It felt real good, Even through it has to come back out,
To do some mods. Left it in there till this weekend.

Spike

67chevy1series · 01-06-2011, 12:28 AM

it was very tempting too just leave it in and work around it ,right?

spike38 · 01-08-2011, 10:39 PM

Well, After dry fitting the engine and transmission earlier this week.
I found that I needed to remove the manual transmission cross member,
I wanted to leave it in if I could, For added strength. Found the correct
hight for the automatic transmission cross member, Cut the tabs off of it,
And welded some plate steel brackets onto it. It looks almost factory.

Spike

67chevy1series · 01-09-2011, 07:06 PM

wow hope that holds okay , looks good have you done anything to the engine

spike38 · 01-09-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow hope that holds okay , looks good have you done anything to the engine

The engine is pretty much done for now.
Worked on cleaning up the tranny yesterday,
Got some goodies coming in tomorrow!!

And, Depending on if I find anything unusual in the pan,
I'll get a complete rebuild kit.

Spike

oldblue1968chevy · 01-10-2011, 12:26 AM

What kinda goodies..? lol Axles?

I cant WAIT for my goodies, I think they'll be postponed due to the winter weather were having, got any snow down there spike?

spike38 · 01-10-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

What kinda goodies..? lol Axles?

I cant WAIT for my goodies, I think they'll be postponed due to the winter weather were having, got any snow down there spike?

No axles yet.

Snow? What's that, Oh yah, That white stuff that covers the ground.
We go years without seeing snow down here.(too humid)
But I would like to see some!!!!

Spike

67chevy1series · 01-10-2011, 12:55 AM

yes spike any snow?

spike38 · 01-10-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

yes spike any snow?

We had snow last year, So it may be another 4 years.

Spike

67chevy1series · 01-10-2011, 01:10 AM

hmm we never have snow

tantrumpipeline · 01-10-2011, 01:13 AM

I'm really wishin I didn't cheap out with my bolt ons, the finned aluminum looks sweet, one day I will upgrade, as for catching back up to you, you passed me before I had postponed mine, we'll see, if you keep doing such nice work I'll be too tempted to spend outta my budget and really drag this build out

spike38 · 01-10-2011, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

I'm really wishin I didn't cheap out with my bolt ons, the finned aluminum looks sweet, one day I will upgrade, as for catching back up to you, you passed me before I had postponed mine, we'll see, if you keep doing such nice work I'll be too tempted to spend outta my budget and really drag this build out

Well, The billet bolt-ons have been pretty cheap.
There's a speed shop in Columbus GA. That deals
in volume. He has an ebay store as well.

http://stores.ebay.com/abad71camaro?_rdc=1

But I have to keep stepping on that "Might as well bug"
That keeps trying to get in my ear.

Now that "You really need to bug", Can be a pain in the a$$.
I just hope he doesn't get in my ear tomorrow, And tell me
that I need a total rebuild kit for my tranny

Budget?

I get what I need, When I can afford it. LOL

Spike

P.S. Looking for a 12 bolt posi chunk

oldblue1968chevy · 01-15-2011, 12:48 AM

Any new parts come in/More shiny stuff installed?

spike38 · 01-15-2011, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Any new parts come in/More shiny stuff installed?

No, More delays. Axel's pushed back to 2/5/11.
Got all my shiny billet goodies, And shift kit.
Opened to tranny, And found some clutch and
brass material in the pan, Waiting on a rebuild kit.

Spike

oldblue1968chevy · 01-15-2011, 12:29 PM

That aint good!

Do you have experience building auto trans? Or are you just 'jumping in'? Jw

67chevy1series · 01-15-2011, 02:47 PM

wow transmissions look complicated!

spike38 · 01-15-2011, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

That aint good!

Do you have experience building auto trans? Or are you just 'jumping in'? Jw

It's been a couple years, But yes, I've built one or two.

Spike

spike38 · 01-15-2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow transmissions look complicated!

It's not a complicated as you would think.
As long as you document everything you take off.
Including where the check valves are.
I lay the clutches and rings out in order.
Presoak the new ones, and re install.

Spike

01-05-2011, 10:34 PM	#176
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Hmm, well If I ever get bored, I"ll buy some grade 8 hardware and flip flop em, im all about better handling from these trucks.. Speaking of better handling.. You should get a 1 ton swaybar from 73-87 and mount it on your truck with new bushings, it helps ALOT! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-05-2011, 10:35 PM	#177
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" wow that looks great i cant wait to see the cab on there do you have any pics of were the brake lines go on your frame

01-05-2011, 11:57 PM	#178
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" awesome __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

01-06-2011, 12:10 AM	#179
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Thanks a lot, It's feeling like progress. Here is an engine caddy I built. I seen it somewhere, Just can't remember where. It worked great as a mobile stand, If I make another one, I might put bigger wheels on it I thought some of you may be interested. Spike Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

01-06-2011, 12:13 AM	#180
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" wow i cant believe that the wood can hold all that weight!

01-06-2011, 12:22 AM	#182
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" i can imagine ! how did it feel to have the engine and tranny in

01-06-2011, 12:28 AM	#184
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" it was very tempting too just leave it in and work around it ,right?

01-08-2011, 10:39 PM	#185
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Well, After dry fitting the engine and transmission earlier this week. I found that I needed to remove the manual transmission cross member, I wanted to leave it in if I could, For added strength. Found the correct hight for the automatic transmission cross member, Cut the tabs off of it, And welded some plate steel brackets onto it. It looks almost factory. Spike Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

01-09-2011, 07:06 PM	#186
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" wow hope that holds okay , looks good have you done anything to the engine

01-10-2011, 12:26 AM	#188
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" What kinda goodies..? lol Axles? I cant WAIT for my goodies, I think they'll be postponed due to the winter weather were having, got any snow down there spike? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-10-2011, 12:55 AM	#190
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" yes spike any snow?

01-10-2011, 01:10 AM	#192
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" hmm we never have snow

01-10-2011, 01:13 AM	#193
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" I'm really wishin I didn't cheap out with my bolt ons, the finned aluminum looks sweet, one day I will upgrade, as for catching back up to you, you passed me before I had postponed mine, we'll see, if you keep doing such nice work I'll be too tempted to spend outta my budget and really drag this build out __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

01-15-2011, 12:48 AM	#195
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Any new parts come in/More shiny stuff installed? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-15-2011, 12:29 PM	#197
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" That aint good! Do you have experience building auto trans? Or are you just 'jumping in'? Jw __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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