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msgross · 10-29-2008, 08:06 PM

nice....

joe231 · 10-29-2008, 09:28 PM

beautiful!!!

randomhero472 · 10-29-2008, 09:37 PM

looks good.. we need to get together, i might as well let you paint my truck

Lafayette 68K20 · 10-30-2008, 09:15 AM

I could not be any happier! Well, maybe if it was already in my garage ready to drive, I'd probably be happier.

Mike - it's looking fantastic! I'm really pleased and looking forward to trucking it back home in a few more weeks. Thanks for making this x-mas really exciting.

killer71 · 11-08-2008, 10:38 PM

Wow...that's nice!

CG · 11-09-2008, 02:19 AM

Smoooooth!

thirdstreettito · 11-09-2008, 02:10 PM

Wow! Lookin good!

Musclerodz · 11-13-2008, 02:57 PM

Looking a little more like a truck in this pic. Now is when all the real fun begins and pics don't show much. Richard now is the time to let me know if you want to stay black or go back white. Had some break through so I have to do the lettering one more time.

454_72_4X4 · 11-13-2008, 04:27 PM

Lookin good!
When can I come and pick it up? I'll leave ya my 72....it's orange.....Richard surely won't notice.... Hahahaha

White lettering would look better IMHO.

Lafayette 68K20 · 11-13-2008, 04:50 PM

Hey Mike - man - that looks CRAZY good! Very nice. So, it'll be ready this Sunday, right

You know - I'm really think the off white (stock color) is what I want for the letters. Black is cool - but I think going white is cooler. Don't know why, but something is telling me to go back to the stock off white. If it's not too late and not too hard to do - please go with the stock white.

Looks like I need to get up there quick and take her home before I end up driving home a 72!

Thanks!

Musclerodz · 12-19-2008, 07:17 PM

Small update. I have been holding out on pics because I new the owner was coming in to see it and I wanted to make sure he had something fresh to look at when he got here. Anyways, I will be posting pics this weekend unless Richard beats me to it with the pics he took.

ChaseDale3and8 · 12-20-2008, 04:11 PM

I've been watching this build for quite a while. Looking forward to seeing the updated pics of it! It's a really nice looking project! ...Joe

Lafayette 68K20 · 12-21-2008, 11:41 AM

Just got back from OK visiting Mike at his shop. I hope these pictures d0 justice to the artwork that I saw there. Mike's meticulous attention to detail is unmatched, and I can't wait to get my 68 home and start driving. Mike - thanks for the great work and tour of your shop. Notice new front diff, LED tail lights and white lettering on the tail gate. More pics coming . . .

lowrollin70gmc · 12-21-2008, 03:14 PM

Very nice work, those 327s can be fun if you wind them out.

msgross · 12-21-2008, 04:41 PM

very nice... is a 205 replacing the original TC then?

Lafayette 68K20 · 12-21-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

very nice... is a 205 replacing the original TC then?

the original owner put a 205 in about a year before I bought it, so it's going back in along with a new NV4500 adpater.

msgross · 12-21-2008, 05:52 PM

that sounds like a nice setup...

Lafayette 68K20 · 12-22-2008, 11:38 AM

Here's a couple more pics that I found in my camera - some more details . . . another view of the front diff, new factory mirrors, new door handles, new disk brakes on the front, and the nice restoration/cleanup on the factory A/C controls.

454_72_4X4 · 12-22-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lafayette 68K20

Here's a couple more pics that I found in my camera - some more details . . . another view of the front diff, new factory mirrors, new door handles, new disk brakes on the front, and the nice restoration/cleanup on the factory A/C controls.

The first and second pic show different colors. I'm sure that's just a camera thing.
Which one id closer to the actual color?

Lookin excellent so far! And comin together quick now!

Lafayette 68K20 · 12-22-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 454_72_4X4

The first and second pic show different colors. I'm sure that's just a camera thing.
Which one id closer to the actual color?

Lookin excellent so far! And comin together quick now!

Mike can probably explain the actual color better than I, however, I think the picture on the right (with door handle) is a bit more accurate. I'm going back with the original factory color which is 04514AA Red. Even though it says Red, it's always looked more orange to me. The picture on the left had quite a bit of fluorescent light reflection in it, which I think makes it look a bit more red. If you look at some of the earlier pics in the thread (page 1) you can see the original color.

454_72_4X4 · 12-22-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lafayette 68K20

Mike can probably explain the actual color better than I, however, I think the picture on the right (with door handle) is a bit more accurate. I'm going back with the original factory color which is 04514AA Red. Even though it says Red, it's always looked more orange to me. The picture on the left had quite a bit of fluorescent light reflection in it, which I think makes it look a bit more red. If you look at some of the earlier pics in the thread (page 1) you can see the original color.

Cool! I like the color in the door handle pic the best! Hahaha

My 72 says orange red or red orange on the glove box door. I want it to be "competition orange" if I ever get to paint it. (With white deck stripes like the old Camaros and Chevelles)

Mike, how long does it take to learn to lay paint down like that? Smooth!

69trk · 12-22-2008, 11:34 PM

Nice work mike, just wish i had the money to redo my truck.

Musclerodz · 12-24-2008, 05:17 PM

Another small update: Front and rear glass was installed Monday, but I am going to have to redo the windshield since the junk repop CST trim is holding the rubber off the glass in a couple spots and not letting it seal properly. Off to find a good set of deep trim....

Musclerodz · 12-24-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 454_72_4X4

The first and second pic show different colors. I'm sure that's just a camera thing.
Which one id closer to the actual color?

Lookin excellent so far! And comin together quick now!

The pic with the mirror is closer to actual color, but the flouresent lights are still jacking with the color.

msgross · 12-24-2008, 05:20 PM

I have some SS trim but not sure how well it would ship...

nice job BTW

10-29-2008, 08:06 PM	#1
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10-29-2008, 09:28 PM	#2
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10-29-2008, 09:37 PM	#3
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 looks good.. we need to get together, i might as well let you paint my truck __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

10-30-2008, 09:15 AM	#4
Lafayette 68K20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 38	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 I could not be any happier! Well, maybe if it was already in my garage ready to drive, I'd probably be happier. Mike - it's looking fantastic! I'm really pleased and looking forward to trucking it back home in a few more weeks. Thanks for making this x-mas really exciting. __________________ Richard 1968 Chevrolet K20 CST 327 (being restored) 2005 Toyota Camry LE V6 (bought for mom to drive) 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid (daily driver) 2009 Toyota Sienna (wife's ride)

11-08-2008, 10:38 PM	#5
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Wow...that's nice! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

11-09-2008, 02:19 AM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Smoooooth!

11-09-2008, 02:10 PM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Wow! Lookin good! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-13-2008, 02:57 PM	#8
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Looking a little more like a truck in this pic. Now is when all the real fun begins and pics don't show much. Richard now is the time to let me know if you want to stay black or go back white. Had some break through so I have to do the lettering one more time. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

11-13-2008, 04:27 PM	#9
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Lookin good! When can I come and pick it up? I'll leave ya my 72....it's orange.....Richard surely won't notice.... Hahahaha White lettering would look better IMHO. __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

11-13-2008, 04:50 PM	#10
Lafayette 68K20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 38	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Hey Mike - man - that looks CRAZY good! Very nice. So, it'll be ready this Sunday, right You know - I'm really think the off white (stock color) is what I want for the letters. Black is cool - but I think going white is cooler. Don't know why, but something is telling me to go back to the stock off white. If it's not too late and not too hard to do - please go with the stock white. Looks like I need to get up there quick and take her home before I end up driving home a 72! Thanks! __________________ Richard 1968 Chevrolet K20 CST 327 (being restored) 2005 Toyota Camry LE V6 (bought for mom to drive) 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid (daily driver) 2009 Toyota Sienna (wife's ride)

12-19-2008, 07:17 PM	#11
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Small update. I have been holding out on pics because I new the owner was coming in to see it and I wanted to make sure he had something fresh to look at when he got here. Anyways, I will be posting pics this weekend unless Richard beats me to it with the pics he took. __________________ Mike Redpath Last edited by Musclerodz; 12-19-2008 at 07:17 PM.

12-20-2008, 04:11 PM	#12
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 I've been watching this build for quite a while. Looking forward to seeing the updated pics of it! It's a really nice looking project! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'! Last edited by ChaseDale3and8; 12-20-2008 at 04:11 PM.

12-21-2008, 11:41 AM	#13
Lafayette 68K20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 38	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Just got back from OK visiting Mike at his shop. I hope these pictures d0 justice to the artwork that I saw there. Mike's meticulous attention to detail is unmatched, and I can't wait to get my 68 home and start driving. Mike - thanks for the great work and tour of your shop. Notice new front diff, LED tail lights and white lettering on the tail gate. More pics coming . . . Attached Images __________________ Richard 1968 Chevrolet K20 CST 327 (being restored) 2005 Toyota Camry LE V6 (bought for mom to drive) 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid (daily driver) 2009 Toyota Sienna (wife's ride)

12-21-2008, 03:14 PM	#14
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Very nice work, those 327s can be fun if you wind them out. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

12-21-2008, 04:41 PM	#15
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 very nice... is a 205 replacing the original TC then? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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12-21-2008, 05:52 PM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 that sounds like a nice setup... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-22-2008, 11:38 AM	#18
Lafayette 68K20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 38	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Here's a couple more pics that I found in my camera - some more details . . . another view of the front diff, new factory mirrors, new door handles, new disk brakes on the front, and the nice restoration/cleanup on the factory A/C controls. Attached Images __________________ Richard 1968 Chevrolet K20 CST 327 (being restored) 2005 Toyota Camry LE V6 (bought for mom to drive) 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid (daily driver) 2009 Toyota Sienna (wife's ride) Last edited by Lafayette 68K20; 12-22-2008 at 11:42 AM. Reason: had a duplicate picture - added the front diff.

12-22-2008, 11:34 PM	#22
69trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bridgecreek ok. Posts: 1,214	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Nice work mike, just wish i had the money to redo my truck. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494388 431 big block times, changed to a 6.0 ls with turbo 1.58- 60' 7.18- 1/8th mile@95.18 11.37- 1/4 @115.81

12-24-2008, 05:17 PM	#23
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Another small update: Front and rear glass was installed Monday, but I am going to have to redo the windshield since the junk repop CST trim is holding the rubber off the glass in a couple spots and not letting it seal properly. Off to find a good set of deep trim.... __________________ Mike Redpath Last edited by Musclerodz; 12-24-2008 at 05:18 PM.

12-24-2008, 05:20 PM	#25
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 I have some SS trim but not sure how well it would ship... nice job BTW __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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