68 C-10. Project 1st Timer

[jljohnson3579]

Hi guys, I'm new to the board, and I've been keeping up with alot of the projects that the members are working on. To say the least, the board members here are a talented bunch, with a common thread--the love of the classic Chevy truck. I've loved the 67-72 for years, since I left the military at age 24. I never had enough money to buy one to tinker with, and had children to raise, so now, at the ripe old age of 43, with 24, 22, and a 7 yr old, I'm ready. I've been through alot over the last 3 1/2 years, from Hurricane Katrina sweeping my home away on the Mississippi Gulf Coast (Pass Christian, MS), to having a mild heart attack and open heart surgery at age 41 (fully recovered in 2 weeks, like nothing happened in 2 months!). I restated my graphics business in Montgomery, AL, bought another home, and I'm blessed and happy. I admire all of you guys and I have always stated that I am here to learn. I look forward to your advice and tips and I Know that I am learning and being guided by the best.

Anyway--I have 68 short step--in I think decent shape. Bought it for 1K, and actually drove it home from across town. Found it sitting there, waiting for me. My plans are to get the engine running where it's driveable ( I live in one of "those" subdivisions where you gotta move it every now an then to keep "Mrs Kravitz" from sending you a nasty/nosey letter), take off the step side bed and install a fleet side bed, fuel cell, air bags or static drop (I'll take your advice), 20/18 wheel combos, flowmasters, and a build up 350/350 turbo combo--unless I can get a sweet deal on a later model motor. I'll leave the emblems, and the chrome on the front, and put on a nice coat of candy paint. I'll start from the frame, and do the full disk brake swap. I'd love to do a 6 lug to 5 lug swap, but I'm kinda dumb to the process. I have a person willing to sell me a ford 9 inch rear end--but I'm kinda like a deer in the headlights right now. So, any comments and advice will be Helpful! I touched base with Fuelcellguy, and another board member here in Montgomery, Mike Nutt, who is very talented. I'll post many pics, so bombs away!





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