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**Bowtie468** · 02-11-2012, 12:04 AM

The gauge setup arrived yesterday from Dakota Digital. Havent had time yet to start the install, but will be sure to post up pics when i get it in.

Also, i managed to get the radiator support sprayed yesterday. I tried out Eastwoods 10-20% Ceramic Underhood Black, which is a single stage urethane, and it layed out nicely . Has the perfect sheen to match the factory finish.

trevorrhine · 02-11-2012, 12:40 AM

Yeah I'd love to get my hands on a copy of that...any idea when its supposed to be released??

**Bowtie468** · 02-11-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by trevorrhine

Yeah I'd love to get my hands on a copy of that...any idea when its supposed to be released??

I haven't heard a proposed release date yet .
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chapster · 02-11-2012, 06:31 PM

Hey Bowtie468,

I just started a post looking for pics of the DD gauges and I see you just picked them up. Where did you get them?

I think I am going to go with the red carbon fiber. What are you using for knobs?

**Bowtie468** · 02-11-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chapster

Hey Bowtie468,

I just started a post looking for pics of the DD gauges and I see you just picked them up. Where did you get them?

I think I am going to go with the red carbon fiber. What are you using for knobs?

Chapster , I picked them up on EBay from Phoenix Tuning in SC. Great price , free shipping !!! And great to do business with ! As for the knobs, I'll probably machine a set to match the Vintage Air knobs for the a/c panel .
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Willys47 · 02-12-2012, 04:16 PM

So after seeing the headers and how they fit, I went and picked up a set for my self. Now I would love to see how you ran the rest of the exhaust piping please! I try to see it from the video but it was hard to see any detail like size and routin,and if your too far along and it a pain to get pics of it it is ok. I love the build

spike38 · 02-12-2012, 05:17 PM

The truck is looking fantastic.

And I'm jealous of the gauge set.

Great attention to detail.

Spike

mcbassin · 02-13-2012, 05:24 PM

Lots of great progress here since I checked in last. You are getting so close!

**Bowtie468** · 04-04-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Lots of great progress here since I checked in last. You are getting so close!

Yes, it's nice to see that slight flicker of light down the tunnel. We are planning to bring it to the Gulf coast in October for CTC.

We are still working on the front clip at the present. Everthing has been properly fitted and gapped. lots of blocking to go then cover them in black base. A good portion of the wiring is complete as is the Dakota instrumentation. No current pics of that other than what i had posted previously.

New body side molding arrived from Mar-K and we started getting it installed so as to not drill into fresh paint more than we have to. I must say that i'm pretty stoked with their moldings. Fit and quality is dead on. Good 'ole American craftsmanship !!!

A few pics of the moldings..

VA72C10 · 04-04-2012, 12:55 AM

Truck is looking AMAZING! Great work! And some really nice parts going into it as well!

gearys 5600 · 04-04-2012, 01:11 AM

AWESOME truck !!

butternut1972 · 04-04-2012, 01:27 AM

Thing of beauty. Nice job.
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raull · 04-04-2012, 07:45 AM

just read your thread , still going back to post #42 , god i love the sound of big blocks ,
beautiful truck man !!!!!!!!

Bennett68C10 · 04-04-2012, 08:25 AM

Wow that molding looks great, I might have to look into Mar-K

**SOON2BLAZE** · 04-04-2012, 12:10 PM

Looks great!

**67cheby** · 04-04-2012, 01:34 PM

oh man ...she is looking GORGEOUS !!

**Hart_Rod** · 04-05-2012, 09:12 AM

Looks great! I look forward to seeing it at the 2012 CTC. Where do you plan on staying? I thought about camping along the BLVD this year....

**Bowtie468** · 04-05-2012, 03:11 PM

Thanks guys !!!

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Looks great! I look forward to seeing it at the 2012 CTC. Where do you plan on staying? I thought about camping along the BLVD this year....

Rob, just about all of LCTC, along with a few of the Tenn. Zoo Crew, will be staying in Ocean Springs this year . It's great to camp right on the beach . Every year they talk about not allowing that, but its yet to happen.
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**Hart_Rod** · 04-05-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Thanks guys !!!

Rob, just about all of LCTC, along with a few of the Tenn. Zoo Crew, will be staying in Ocean Springs this year . It's great to camp right on the beach . Every year they talk about not allowing that, but its yet to happen.
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Do you have to pay or do you just pitch a tent?

**Bowtie468** · 04-05-2012, 04:51 PM

We will be in a motel . But a lot of people just park their camper or motor home wherever they can just off the highway . I can't say I've seen anyone in a tent, that wind can be pretty harsh at times. One of our guys literally got his NOS front grille sandblasted on the run to Bay St Louis !
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smoknbarrels · 04-05-2012, 05:12 PM

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A couple weeks back, i decided that i really wanted to fill up the rear wheel well. Although the 29" tall tires looked nice in there, i really wanted a little taller tire. Here are the new 31 " S/R's ! 31x16.00R20 to be exact. I'm happy with the way the new tires look !
BTW... I'll be listing my 29" S/R's in the parts section pretty soon. They are brand new tires and have only been mounted on the wheels.

sorry but I'm a bit confused buy this, I assume it might be a typo, but I gave MT a call as I am planning on upgrading to 20" billet specialties for the rear. MT doesn't make a 31x16R20 tire, did you mean 31x18R20 by chance? and also you said you are using 20x12 rims, which I assume is right since Billet specialties only make 12's or 15's.. anyway, your setup is awesome, and I am planning on a similar path, I just wanna make sure it's correct, because Mikey T says I can't mount a 12" wide rim on the 29x15R20 tires(approved for only 13-14)... but if you did then I guess I can too! unless you have 15" wide rims?

darkhorse970 · 04-05-2012, 07:55 PM

Lookin' AWESOME Chris!! I can't wait to see it cruisin in October!

Newtz67 · 04-05-2012, 10:23 PM

Wow bro, the truck looks great with trim on it!

BACKYARD88 · 04-05-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by smoknbarrels

sorry but I'm a bit confused buy this, I assume it might be a typo, but I gave MT a call as I am planning on upgrading to 20" billet specialties for the rear. MT doesn't make a 31x16R20 tire, did you mean 31x18R20 by chance? and also you said you are using 20x12 rims, which I assume is right since Billet specialties only make 12's or 15's.. anyway, your setup is awesome, and I am planning on a similar path, I just wanna make sure it's correct, because Mikey T says I can't mount a 12" wide rim on the 29x15R20 tires(approved for only 13-14)... but if you did then I guess I can too! unless you have 15" wide rims?

I bought Chris's 29x15x20s and mounted them on 20x14 Coys. I'm not a tire guy but looking at them mounted I feel like they would be fine on a 12-13" wheel.
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**Bowtie468** · 04-05-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by smoknbarrels

sorry but I'm a bit confused buy this, I assume it might be a typo, but I gave MT a call as I am planning on upgrading to 20" billet specialties for the rear. MT doesn't make a 31x16R20 tire, did you mean 31x18R20 by chance? and also you said you are using 20x12 rims, which I assume is right since Billet specialties only make 12's or 15's.. anyway, your setup is awesome, and I am planning on a similar path, I just wanna make sure it's correct, because Mikey T says I can't mount a 12" wide rim on the 29x15R20 tires(approved for only 13-14)... but if you did then I guess I can too! unless you have 15" wide rims?

Not long after I bought my 31x16x20 S/R's, MT decided to discontinue that size . So not sure what I'll do when it comes time for new ones .

Mike is correct , the 29x15x20 will fit nice on a 12" wheel
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02-11-2012, 12:04 AM	#201
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage The gauge setup arrived yesterday from Dakota Digital. Havent had time yet to start the install, but will be sure to post up pics when i get it in. Also, i managed to get the radiator support sprayed yesterday. I tried out Eastwoods 10-20% Ceramic Underhood Black, which is a single stage urethane, and it layed out nicely . Has the perfect sheen to match the factory finish. Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

02-11-2012, 12:40 AM	#202
trevorrhine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 64	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Yeah I'd love to get my hands on a copy of that...any idea when its supposed to be released?? __________________ 1967 Chevy c10 SWB Project "Daily Driver" Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ar#post4953311

02-11-2012, 06:31 PM	#204
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 455	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Hey Bowtie468, I just started a post looking for pics of the DD gauges and I see you just picked them up. Where did you get them? I think I am going to go with the red carbon fiber. What are you using for knobs? __________________ 1967 GMC shorty Parts Pile: NoLimit, Accu Air, Kore 3, Matts Classic Bowtie, March Performance, Lokar, ScottsHot Rods, Vintage Air, American Auto Wire, Circle D, Accu Air, Borla, Budnik, Ididit, One Piece Windows, Doug Thorley, Pypes, AutoLoc, Porterbuilt, CPP, Dynamat, Dakota Digital, Fesler 1968 Chevy c10 shorty Stepper (Patina LS project) 1967 gmc custom Long Box (Farm Truck Project)

02-12-2012, 04:16 PM	#206
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage So after seeing the headers and how they fit, I went and picked up a set for my self. Now I would love to see how you ran the rest of the exhaust piping please! I try to see it from the video but it was hard to see any detail like size and routin,and if your too far along and it a pain to get pics of it it is ok. I love the build __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

02-12-2012, 05:17 PM	#207
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage The truck is looking fantastic. And I'm jealous of the gauge set. Great attention to detail. Spike __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

02-13-2012, 05:24 PM	#208
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Lots of great progress here since I checked in last. You are getting so close! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-04-2012, 12:55 AM	#210
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Truck is looking AMAZING! Great work! And some really nice parts going into it as well! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-04-2012, 01:11 AM	#211
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage AWESOME truck !! __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

04-04-2012, 01:27 AM	#212
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Thing of beauty. Nice job. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

04-04-2012, 07:45 AM	#213
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage just read your thread , still going back to post #42 , god i love the sound of big blocks , beautiful truck man !!!!!!!! __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

04-04-2012, 08:25 AM	#214
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Wow that molding looks great, I might have to look into Mar-K __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

04-04-2012, 12:10 PM	#215
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04-04-2012, 01:34 PM	#216
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04-05-2012, 09:12 AM	#217
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,859	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Looks great! I look forward to seeing it at the 2012 CTC. Where do you plan on staying? I thought about camping along the BLVD this year.... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-05-2012, 04:51 PM	#220
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage We will be in a motel . But a lot of people just park their camper or motor home wherever they can just off the highway . I can't say I've seen anyone in a tent, that wind can be pretty harsh at times. One of our guys literally got his NOS front grille sandblasted on the run to Bay St Louis ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide



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04-05-2012, 07:55 PM	#222
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Lookin' AWESOME Chris!! I can't wait to see it cruisin in October! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

04-05-2012, 10:23 PM	#223
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