'68 c10 build

[72_swb]

Originally Posted by Camaroguy

I'm not following, what hood hinges?

My bad. It's larrys 68 project that got the new billet hood hinges. I've been following both builds. Again very nice truck. Awesome work.

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by 72_swb

My bad. It's larrys 68 project that got the new billet hood hinges. I've been following both builds. Again very nice truck. Awesome work.

No worries and thank you. Now I need to go check out Larry's new hood hinges.

[Camaroguy]

I got a text message from my dad today saying he took the truck for the first test drive. His exact words were, "This truck screams. Like really screams!!!!"

Now I'm stuck at work waiting for the weekend to get down to his shop.

[Indyspecracer]

I'm curious what you did with exhaust. Did you buy a pre-bent complete system? What brand of muffs? Thanks, Dave

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by Indyspecracer

I'm curious what you did with exhaust. Did you buy a pre-bent complete system? What brand of muffs? Thanks, Dave

The exhaust is just built out of mandrels (sp?) and wasn't a kit. The mufflers are called 409 Flows or Flows 409. I had never heard of them and a local shop had them in stock. Told them we were looking for quiet. I'll get a video when I can of it running. We are waiting on more pipe to finish the tailpipes.

[Camaroguy]

The second link is me stepping on the throttle from a slow roll. It's really short because it scared me a little bit for two reasons. First, it lit the tires off, and second, Mr. Policeman had just passed me going the opposite direction about 10 seconds prior.

This truck runs really good. Shockingly good. It's tight, smooth, no rattles, and gets it.

https://youtu.be/aT54hTomSBQ

[Ad Cam]

Truck is looking awesome! Can't wait to see it with the bed on.

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by Ad Cam

Truck is looking awesome! Can't wait to see it with the bed on.

Thank you, and me too!

[builtbyKane]

Did you ever change the drop?

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by builtbyKane

Did you ever change the drop?

No, the front has come down on its own and I'm happy with it. I think the back will need to come down some but we will see once the bed is on.

[54belair]

Nice work Man,,,,

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by 54belair

Nice work Man,,,,

Thank you very much. I just read through your entire build thread and I have to say, way to push through on finishing it. It looks very nice and I am certain your grandson will love it. I have another '68 short bed that I drive regularly that will be my son's when it's time (he's 13 now).

[Camaroguy]

Here's a link to a video of the truck running since the tailpipes have been installed. I'm pleased with the sound.

https://youtu.be/9R4Jrpa0Nbg

[knomadd]

Sounds pretty good!

[Camaroguy]

Okay, so this morning I was able to stop by the shop and they have been busy this week. Stand by for picture overload.

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by knomadd

Sounds pretty good!

Thank you.

[Camaroguy]

More about the exhaust: If you notice the bolt head in the pictures, this is how the tailpipe is attached to the rest of the exhaust. My dad builds them to slip over the exit point of the muffler and has a nut welded on the inside of the muffler pipe. He said he builds all of his exhausts this way to make it easier to disassemble. He said he doesn't ever have any leaks and it is a much cleaner look than clamps.

Also, this is how it is exiting from the back. Just so everyone is aware, I have a passionate disdain for being able to see tailpipes. I like to see where they are peaking out but nothing more. I think this should work.

[Camaroguy]

They also built a little heat shield to protect the regulator and wiring from the muffler.

[Camaroguy]

This picture doesn't show real well but they were able to finally color sand and buff the roof. It looks really slick. Like I said, difficult to photograph, so you'll have to trust me on this one.

[nds1968]

Very nice job you guys are doing. I'll have to take the time and read the whole thread.

[Camaroguy]

Originally Posted by nds1968

Very nice job you guys are doing. I'll have to take the time and read the whole thread.

Thank you. I have previously read through your build. You have a nice truck. I kind of wish I would have found it before you did and kept it here in NM .

[Camaroguy]

So a few posts up I mentioned the shop spent some time getting the tailgate handle to fit squarely inside the opening. The following picture shows the little arm section they cut, shortened, and welded back together.

[Camaroguy]

The bed is painted and the color sanding process is underway. The cross sills are all painted as well.

Also, the area on the front fenders they massaged is now painted and getting clear coated this afternoon.

[Camaroguy]

And they started painting the lettering on the tailgate. This is just the fist light coat which makes it look blurry in the picture. The plan is to cover the CHEVROLET script in the tailgate with decals, paint the blue, peel the decals and clear coat the whole tailgate.

[builtbyKane]

Man that is some exciting progress. I love the anticipation of the final pieces coming together to really show your vision.