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Old 01-24-2011, 03:00 PM   #1
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my 68 build

ok heres my truck 68 c10 swb i bought it bought 3 weeks ago from guy in austin tx i paid 600 for it but its a little rougher than described but no worries my cousin owns a 40 through 70 restoration shop check it out some of the builds we have done so the cool thing is my build is free minus materials im planning on 3 4 static drop pearl orange building a 540 bbc for it fourlink the rear and working on the rest maybe king ranch interior any ideas would be great

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Old 01-24-2011, 03:02 PM   #2
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Old 01-24-2011, 03:03 PM   #3
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i am planning on shaving gas tank firewall and tailgate i already have all the metal done also trying to get the whole truck in por 15 in next couple weeks

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Old 01-24-2011, 04:17 PM   #4
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Like your plans. Will follow along.
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Old 01-24-2011, 04:53 PM   #5
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Looks like you got great Ideas of your project. Hope to see more
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Old 01-24-2011, 06:35 PM   #6
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it seems as if every 67 68 was a heater truck...
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Old 01-24-2011, 06:40 PM   #7
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ya i know i wish it had factory ac but im going to install aftermarket ac
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Old 01-25-2011, 12:40 AM   #8
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guys i was thinking of getting the kp links 4 link any suggestions and if i lower the truck 3 4 static drop will i have to notch the frame for it to clear the bed

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Old 01-25-2011, 12:44 AM   #9
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I'll be watching this one. subscribed.
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Old 01-25-2011, 01:25 AM   #10
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also thinking of one piece window kit do they work well? I was thinking of putting the kp links 4 link in my truck is it good has anyone used it?
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Old 03-11-2011, 11:58 PM   #11
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ok its been a while since i have gotten to work on her but i ordered my rear suspension today from cpp thanks mario i ordered the complete tubular trailing arm set up with springs no bags also changed mind from bbc engine to im going to build a 6.0 chevy ls engine with single turbo i need help picking out wheels i like the five star design like the torque thrust wheels but does anyone have any sugestions for me i want 20x10 rears and 18x8 fronts 5x5 bolt pattern
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Old 03-11-2011, 11:59 PM   #12
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i bought these manifolds turn downs clamps gaskets and bolts for 550 did i get good deal

Twin T3 turbo turbo kit

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