Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mexgrhd68 · 01-15-2008, 11:29 AM

Here are some pictures I took of my 68 today. It is just your everyday classic rite now. It has a 305/350 combo, Disc brakes from a 72 chevy. It has 10 inch Enkies, all around. So let me know what you guys think. If possible can some one show me how it would looked lowered, by photoshoping it.

**Palf70Step** · 01-15-2008, 11:53 AM

Looks like a great start of a truck!

By the way, did I ever say I hate you western guys for all the nice rides you folks can find!

mexgrhd68 · 01-15-2008, 11:59 AM

Ahaha... This truck is great. You are looking at it, like i have seen it for the past 18 years. The only thing that really has changed is that it doesnt have the original 6 with 3 on the tree anymore, and power steering. But there is just a little rust problem in the rockers, but all of these trucks have that problem.

Shyguy · 01-15-2008, 12:11 PM

Good looking truck, I like the rear bumper and that it does not have a lot of chrome.

It looks like it is a solid truck with a lot of potential.

Have fun with it.

Danny - Southeast Missouri

mexgrhd68 · 01-15-2008, 01:33 PM

Yeah Thanks. I have heard that this rear bumper was an option when these trucks were sold. But the man who told me this, said that the one on this truck looks different then the optional one. So I'm thinking that somebody built this bumper and put it on. And yes it is a very solid truck.

67_C-30 · 01-15-2008, 01:44 PM

Very nice original truck! I love the 67-68's. What are your plans with it?

mexgrhd68 · 01-15-2008, 01:51 PM

My plans with it are endless. I have had the truck for 18 years now. I really want to lower it on its nutz

and paint it trim black, like my son is doing to his cadillac. I also want to limo tint the windows to give it that stealth look. I'm thinking about bags but that is just another thought in the air rite now.

faribran · 01-15-2008, 02:02 PM

i really like your truck...... something about this year model.... keep having fun

BigSky71 · 01-15-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexgrhd68

If possible can some one show me how it would looked lowered, by photoshoping it.

Much lower; an air bag drop chop, and I did some shaving while I was at it. White space at top is the amount of the drop, fwiw.

mexgrhd68 · 01-16-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSky71

Much lower; an air bag drop chop, and I did some shaving while I was at it. White space at top is the amount of the drop, fwiw.

Damn!!!--I think I'm going with this color of flat paint and drop it just like the picture-----TOMMORROW!!!!! Just as I always imagined it. Got my juices flowing now. Can't wait for warmer weather, hate hitting knuckles when it's cold outside!!

THANKS BigSky.

MisterE72 · 01-16-2008, 08:21 PM

Put some gas in er' and drive.

Congratulations.

BigSky71 · 01-17-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mexgrhd68

Damn!!!--I think I'm going with this color of flat paint and drop it just like the picture-----TOMMORROW!!!!! Just as I always imagined it. Got my juices flowing now. Can't wait for warmer weather, hate hitting knuckles when it's cold outside!!

THANKS BigSky.

Yea I think it looks great sittin' low!

I removed that large very protector bumper and shaved the markers just for kicks.

**SactoJim** · 01-17-2008, 05:28 PM

Looks like a perfect starting point!

It's amazing how many of these "west coast" trucks have survived in such decent conditions.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-17-2008, 06:45 PM

drop it and drive it as is

72BlckButy · 01-17-2008, 10:41 PM

Great looking project!

RCbowtie69 · 01-18-2008, 11:09 AM

like the wheels, had a set on my 91 chevy truck,like the way the truck set looking good

mexgrhd68 · 01-20-2008, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

like the wheels, had a set on my 91 chevy truck,like the way the truck set looking good

thanks.. these rims and tires were given to me buy one of my friends brother. he pulled up one day and asked if i wanted these rims and tires 'cause he was on the way to the dump to toss them. u know what i said!, hell yeah. I thought they were some ugly p.o.s. 'cause i hadn't seen them before. so I grabbed them out of his truck and my son and I put them on my truck within a 1/2 hour or so!!! actually I put them on my 79 GMC, before I put them on my 68 chevy, and rolled on them for about 1 year.

54Caddy · 02-23-2010, 01:51 AM

Bringing this post back up for my dad. Damn he just got hit in it the front passanger side is bad, we think the frame is bent i will get pictures up soon. Looks like if we land up getting some insurence money i will be redoing some work on this 68. Hopefully we get the money id rather do the work then have the shop do it but if the frame is bent going to have to let a shop do it. I will keep this thread updated. Wish us luck.

eagleuh1 · 02-23-2010, 08:25 AM

If frame is bent, replace it yourself. Frames can be had pretty cheap.

54Caddy · 02-24-2010, 12:14 AM

thats what i will do but we are still waiting too see what the shop says about the frame, If so then looks like we will be doing a frame up build on the 68.

basemodel67 · 02-24-2010, 02:05 AM

Just warning you now... the insurance company will total it.

54Caddy · 02-24-2010, 03:08 AM

yea there basically telling us that already.. Sucks but i guess its a good chance to give it a new roller 350 with a 700r4 combo, and all new suspension. Well see where this takes us.

01-15-2008, 11:29 AM	#1
mexgrhd68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Visalia, CA. Posts: 327	Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... Here are some pictures I took of my 68 today. It is just your everyday classic rite now. It has a 305/350 combo, Disc brakes from a 72 chevy. It has 10 inch Enkies, all around. So let me know what you guys think. If possible can some one show me how it would looked lowered, by photoshoping it. __________________ 68 c-10 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 79 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 99 Dodge Durango 4x4(wifes ride),53 and 55 chevy trucks(dads trucks ) 54 caddy 62 series 4 door(younger sons ride, aka 54caddy ) 70 caddy 2 door, 89 chevy silverado stepside(older sons rides )

01-15-2008, 11:53 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,788	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... Looks like a great start of a truck! By the way, did I ever say I hate you western guys for all the nice rides you folks can find! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-15-2008, 11:59 AM	#3
mexgrhd68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Visalia, CA. Posts: 327	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... Ahaha... This truck is great. You are looking at it, like i have seen it for the past 18 years. The only thing that really has changed is that it doesnt have the original 6 with 3 on the tree anymore, and power steering. But there is just a little rust problem in the rockers, but all of these trucks have that problem. __________________ 68 c-10 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 79 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 99 Dodge Durango 4x4(wifes ride),53 and 55 chevy trucks(dads trucks ) 54 caddy 62 series 4 door(younger sons ride, aka 54caddy ) 70 caddy 2 door, 89 chevy silverado stepside(older sons rides )

01-15-2008, 12:11 PM	#4
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... Good looking truck, I like the rear bumper and that it does not have a lot of chrome. It looks like it is a solid truck with a lot of potential. Have fun with it. Danny - Southeast Missouri

01-15-2008, 01:33 PM	#5
mexgrhd68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Visalia, CA. Posts: 327	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... Yeah Thanks. I have heard that this rear bumper was an option when these trucks were sold. But the man who told me this, said that the one on this truck looks different then the optional one. So I'm thinking that somebody built this bumper and put it on. And yes it is a very solid truck. __________________ 68 c-10 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 79 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 99 Dodge Durango 4x4(wifes ride),53 and 55 chevy trucks(dads trucks ) 54 caddy 62 series 4 door(younger sons ride, aka 54caddy ) 70 caddy 2 door, 89 chevy silverado stepside(older sons rides )

01-15-2008, 01:44 PM	#6
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... Very nice original truck! I love the 67-68's. What are your plans with it? __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

01-15-2008, 01:51 PM	#7
mexgrhd68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Visalia, CA. Posts: 327	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... My plans with it are endless. I have had the truck for 18 years now. I really want to lower it on its nutz and paint it trim black, like my son is doing to his cadillac. I also want to limo tint the windows to give it that stealth look. I'm thinking about bags but that is just another thought in the air rite now. __________________ 68 c-10 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 79 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 99 Dodge Durango 4x4(wifes ride),53 and 55 chevy trucks(dads trucks ) 54 caddy 62 series 4 door(younger sons ride, aka 54caddy ) 70 caddy 2 door, 89 chevy silverado stepside(older sons rides )

01-15-2008, 02:02 PM	#8
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... i really like your truck...... something about this year model.... keep having fun __________________ "

01-16-2008, 08:21 PM	#11
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... Put some gas in er' and drive. Congratulations.

01-17-2008, 05:28 PM	#13
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... Looks like a perfect starting point! It's amazing how many of these "west coast" trucks have survived in such decent conditions. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

01-17-2008, 06:45 PM	#14
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... drop it and drive it as is __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-17-2008, 10:41 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... Great looking project! __________________ -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)

01-18-2008, 11:09 AM	#16
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... like the wheels, had a set on my 91 chevy truck,like the way the truck set looking good

02-23-2010, 01:51 AM	#18
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... Bringing this post back up for my dad. Damn he just got hit in it the front passanger side is bad, we think the frame is bent i will get pictures up soon. Looks like if we land up getting some insurence money i will be redoing some work on this 68. Hopefully we get the money id rather do the work then have the shop do it but if the frame is bent going to have to let a shop do it. I will keep this thread updated. Wish us luck. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

02-23-2010, 08:25 AM	#19
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... If frame is bent, replace it yourself. Frames can be had pretty cheap.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

02-24-2010, 12:14 AM	#20
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... thats what i will do but we are still waiting too see what the shop says about the frame, If so then looks like we will be doing a frame up build on the 68. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

02-24-2010, 02:05 AM	#21
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... Just warning you now... the insurance company will total it. __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!

02-24-2010, 03:08 AM	#22
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Finally Some Pictures of My 68'..... yea there basically telling us that already.. Sucks but i guess its a good chance to give it a new roller 350 with a 700r4 combo, and all new suspension. Well see where this takes us. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.