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JAKES 68GMC · 06-29-2006, 09:54 PM

I want your thoughts on my truck. Tell me what I can change to make it better, what I should do to it, different mods I could. Anything you think about it, I want to know. Here are some pics, and my siggy is filled with basic info. Thanks for your input, I need different ideas about out what to do with this beast.

Have a good one.
Jake

barepaint · 06-29-2006, 10:02 PM

BF GOODRICH ALL TERRAIN RAISED WHITE LETTERING...AGRESSIVE TRUCK GIVE IT THE LOOK...I like the color get it to shine...send a pic of an old truck maybe this can inspire

barepaint · 06-29-2006, 10:06 PM

BF GOODRICH ALL TERRAIN RAISED WHITE LETTERING...AGRESSIVE TRUCK GIVE IT THE LOOK...I like the color get it to shine...sent a pic of an old truck maybe this can inspire...these trucks on this web site are older but they helped with ideas on mine enjoy http://napco4x4.org/

see ten · 06-29-2006, 10:17 PM

Do whatever floats your boat! What I like may not be what you like.

Longhorn Man · 06-29-2006, 10:24 PM

make is a 2 wheel drive SWB and slam it with 20 inch torque thrusts, paint it red and white and power it with a caddy 500.

Maybe we could just start witha good wax job.

I do agree rims and tires would get rid of the old man truck look and give it some attidute.

racer face · 06-29-2006, 10:27 PM

BFG's, chrome bumpers and grill, detail out the engine,body and interior and enjoy it

69gmctowrig · 06-29-2006, 10:28 PM

dude, i wouldn't change a damn thing. that's a sweet ass truck _piiiimp_

wibilly · 06-29-2006, 10:30 PM

buff that bad boy paint the wheels white, a set of dog dish caps,put the tunnel back in there new floor mat and a seat cover and it will be ready for the show. nice truck just needs a little love

racer face · 06-29-2006, 10:35 PM

Longhorn, I think you've been drinking too much Olentangy river water

Americanrider · 06-29-2006, 10:37 PM

The body looks great, clean and simple.
IF it was mine (and I wish it was)

1 paint underhood gloss black, add new insulation
2 remove & paint fenderwells/hood hinges black
3 remove & re-seal (gaskets) motor, paint & install new hoses/clamps
4 sand & paint heaterbox
5 GET A HUMP!! lol
6 install pedal pads
7 install green arm rests
8 add shoulderbelts (aftermarket or S-10)
9 add a tilt cloumn
10 add a tach
11 replace split-rims with 7" steel wheels
12 replace dana 44 w/newer disk front & power steering & warn hubs
13 drive it everyday until the seat wears out then replace that & drive it some more!

EDIT: Then drive to my place & sign the paper over..... J/K

**Stocker** · 06-29-2006, 10:40 PM

Nice old HD truck! Well, you asked for opinions, so here's mine. First, assuming you are happy with the engine, leave it alone. If all is mechanically sound (brakes, radiator, gearboxes, clutch, suspension etc), here are some things I would consider.

Power steering. And while you're under the hood, new heater hoses .

Do something with that gaping hole in the floor, and finish it off with a rubber shift boot.

Next, put down some padding/insulation/dynamat/whatever on the floor, and cover with a new fullsize rubber floormat. No carpet for this workhorse!

Toss the saddle blanket seat cover, and have the seat upholstered if necessary. I'm guessing it is past due.

If you drive it at night, replace the headlamps with a good set of E-codes from a reputable manufacturer such as Cibie (my favorite), Hella, or Bosch.

That's the stuff that's most obvious to me. The rest is up to what you like. For instance, maybe a set of 16" wheels with tires the same height as your 17s. Possibly a front disc brake upgrade. Maybe a winch if you need/want it.

To me, your truck represents what is so good about 67-72 GM trucks -- a pure work truck, very straight and mostly unmolested. It's a window to the past. Very nice!

Jeffs65GMC · 06-29-2006, 11:25 PM

I'd drive that thing until the wheels fell off...I'm very jealous. That is my dream truck right there. Chrome rims and wide tires would make it just like every other truck on the road now...keep it old and original-ish. Like american said, you could replace the split rim with some more up to date steel wheels, but keep that look. MAYBE go white on the rims, but I'm digging the black on that truck.

Longhorn...I hope you are kiddin, cuz if not, your mama needs to smack you upside the head

67_C-30 · 06-29-2006, 11:53 PM

I pretty much agree with the other guys when they leave the look alone. Paint it, polish it, make everything nice, but I would not go with a bunch of aftermarket stuff on it if it were mine. For some reason, to me, aftermarket wheels and tires on a 3/4 ton truck makes them look less tough.

greasemonkey · 06-30-2006, 12:45 AM

Honestly- just be happy you even own (and can drive!) a truck at 14, and save your money for when things break. Believe me, they will, even if everything seems okay now. It's not cool to have your old rig sitting in pieces at home and you have to pimp your parent's mini-van to school/work/wherever. I agree with the others, buff the thing out, and make it how you want it.

rcbildr · 06-30-2006, 02:09 AM

Maybe just put some better tires & wheels (get rid of the split rims) and make it reliable. If you think it is reliable, just drive it.

I would try and find the part of the floor that is missing and put in a rubber mat or carpet kit to quiet things down a bit, and maybe find a good radio...looks like it doesn't have one.

That's a nice truck!!!!!

HeavyD · 06-30-2006, 02:54 AM

Aluminum slots..they look great.

mtndewmaniac66 · 06-30-2006, 05:51 PM

Keep it the way it is, only freshen it up. New paint, wheels, chrome bumpers and mirrors, good mud tires. (not specific on brand) You would be surprised as to how many of us dig a "stock looking" truck!

BigMike · 06-30-2006, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

Aluminum slots..they look great.

I like the old school aluminum slots as well. Definetely some wheels if nothing else. You can make a turd look good with the right wheel/tire combo...Well, maybe not a Ford Tempo

My $.o2

Mike

barepaint · 06-30-2006, 06:25 PM

I like a lot of the ideas...tires wheels...and fresh paint...love the green...It looks tough and rugged stay with that...don't new skool or pimp please...u got a treasure

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-30-2006, 07:50 PM

Keep it looking like a HD workin man's truck! Get some wide 16.5x9.75 steel wheels with some 35x12.50 BFG A/T's, or if you got the $$$ get the Mud Terrains!!!!

TP from Cntl PA · 06-30-2006, 08:20 PM

Just my thoughts...............If your gonna(wanna) hack that truck up I'd seriously consider selling it and getting something more common and preforming your mod's on that. You don't find a '68 in that condition with the spec sheet that truck has. IMO leave it be. In the end it will be worth more if you take care of it and leave it as is IMO.

Other than wheels and tire upgrade I wouldn't do much other than the paint.

Gazoo · 06-30-2006, 08:29 PM

I like the faded paint - make her reliable, and some wider modern aluminum wheels and tires and let her go ...

Nice machine!!!

JAKES 68GMC · 06-30-2006, 08:53 PM

Don't worry TP, I won't hack it up.

Wheres my free BBC, anyhow??

Greasemonkey, your are 100% right and then some. The summer people that come visit my neighbors, they just look at our shop with a "WTF is going on there?!?!" look on their face.

It's great, but I almost feel bad for them because they're from the city and don't really understand what it's like here. But anyway. So here's what I was planning to do to my truck:

285/75's on good looking 16's or 33x12.50 on 16.5 (if I find some alum. slots)
New seat/seats, unsure whether I want a bench or buckets
PS swap
Move steering column down, away from my belly
Put on a exhaust
Put centerhump back in, since SO many people noticed it wasn't there

Paint bumpers black, grille silver, install 73-87 stainless mirrors
New paintjob/bodywork
Maybe a headache rack
So far thats all I can think up. If I could find a 67-68 3/4t 4x4 parts truck, I'd probably take the leaf springs and get them rearched 2-3inches higher, just to get her up in the air a little. But I don't know whether I wanna rip the springs out or not. I appreciate all the compliments and suggestions you guys are giving me. I'm having loads of fun reading this thread.

BTW if you look closely, you'll notice there's no rear bumper. Wait until you see what will be the bumper!

**Daubs** · 06-30-2006, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68chevytowrig

dude, i wouldn't change a damn thing. that's a sweet ass truck _piiiimp_

I agree! I'd clean her up a bit, but aside from that, I love the old school work truck look. Black rims and tall tires look cool. Wish mine didn't have BFG's with white letters and alum wheels.

mbgmike · 06-30-2006, 09:56 PM

Maybe we could just start witha good wax job.
I do agree rims and tires would get rid of the old man truck look and give it some attidute.

And I was just thinking how good it looked. I AM an old man and I like the old man look on trucks

I would take that truck on my honeymoon.

06-29-2006, 09:54 PM	#1
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	I want your opinions I want your thoughts on my truck. Tell me what I can change to make it better, what I should do to it, different mods I could. Anything you think about it, I want to know. Here are some pics, and my siggy is filled with basic info. Thanks for your input, I need different ideas about out what to do with this beast. Have a good one. Jake Attached Images

06-29-2006, 10:02 PM	#2
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: I want your opinions BF GOODRICH ALL TERRAIN RAISED WHITE LETTERING...AGRESSIVE TRUCK GIVE IT THE LOOK...I like the color get it to shine...send a pic of an old truck maybe this can inspire Attached Images

06-29-2006, 10:06 PM	#3
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: I want your opinions BF GOODRICH ALL TERRAIN RAISED WHITE LETTERING...AGRESSIVE TRUCK GIVE IT THE LOOK...I like the color get it to shine...sent a pic of an old truck maybe this can inspire...these trucks on this web site are older but they helped with ideas on mine enjoy http://napco4x4.org/

06-29-2006, 10:17 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: I want your opinions Do whatever floats your boat! What I like may not be what you like.

06-29-2006, 10:24 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: I want your opinions make is a 2 wheel drive SWB and slam it with 20 inch torque thrusts, paint it red and white and power it with a caddy 500. Maybe we could just start witha good wax job. I do agree rims and tires would get rid of the old man truck look and give it some attidute.

06-29-2006, 10:27 PM	#6
racer face Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wellington Ohio(GO BUCKEYES) Posts: 74	Re: I want your opinions BFG's, chrome bumpers and grill, detail out the engine,body and interior and enjoy it __________________ Pat ______________________ 1968 1 Ton Dually Flatbed 327/th400 1968 C30 Open Road 327/th400 1997 F350 CREWCAB 4X4 460 BIGBLOCK

06-29-2006, 10:28 PM	#7
69gmctowrig Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: greenville, north carolina Posts: 42	Re: I want your opinions dude, i wouldn't change a damn thing. that's a sweet ass truck _piiiimp_

06-29-2006, 10:30 PM	#8
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: I want your opinions buff that bad boy paint the wheels white, a set of dog dish caps,put the tunnel back in there new floor mat and a seat cover and it will be ready for the show. nice truck just needs a little love __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

06-29-2006, 10:35 PM	#9
racer face Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wellington Ohio(GO BUCKEYES) Posts: 74	Re: I want your opinions Longhorn, I think you've been drinking too much Olentangy river water __________________ Pat ______________________ 1968 1 Ton Dually Flatbed 327/th400 1968 C30 Open Road 327/th400 1997 F350 CREWCAB 4X4 460 BIGBLOCK

06-29-2006, 10:37 PM	#10
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: I want your opinions The body looks great, clean and simple. IF it was mine (and I wish it was) 1 paint underhood gloss black, add new insulation 2 remove & paint fenderwells/hood hinges black 3 remove & re-seal (gaskets) motor, paint & install new hoses/clamps 4 sand & paint heaterbox 5 GET A HUMP!! lol 6 install pedal pads 7 install green arm rests 8 add shoulderbelts (aftermarket or S-10) 9 add a tilt cloumn 10 add a tach 11 replace split-rims with 7" steel wheels 12 replace dana 44 w/newer disk front & power steering & warn hubs 13 drive it everyday until the seat wears out then replace that & drive it some more! EDIT: Then drive to my place & sign the paper over..... J/K Last edited by Americanrider; 06-29-2006 at 10:39 PM.

06-29-2006, 10:40 PM	#11
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Re: I want your opinions Nice old HD truck! Well, you asked for opinions, so here's mine. First, assuming you are happy with the engine, leave it alone. If all is mechanically sound (brakes, radiator, gearboxes, clutch, suspension etc), here are some things I would consider. Power steering. And while you're under the hood, new heater hoses . Do something with that gaping hole in the floor, and finish it off with a rubber shift boot. Next, put down some padding/insulation/dynamat/whatever on the floor, and cover with a new fullsize rubber floormat. No carpet for this workhorse! Toss the saddle blanket seat cover, and have the seat upholstered if necessary. I'm guessing it is past due. If you drive it at night, replace the headlamps with a good set of E-codes from a reputable manufacturer such as Cibie (my favorite), Hella, or Bosch. That's the stuff that's most obvious to me. The rest is up to what you like. For instance, maybe a set of 16" wheels with tires the same height as your 17s. Possibly a front disc brake upgrade. Maybe a winch if you need/want it. To me, your truck represents what is so good about 67-72 GM trucks -- a pure work truck, very straight and mostly unmolested. It's a window to the past. Very nice! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-29-2006, 11:25 PM	#12
Jeffs65GMC 4 headlights > 2 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 52	Re: I want your opinions I'd drive that thing until the wheels fell off...I'm very jealous. That is my dream truck right there. Chrome rims and wide tires would make it just like every other truck on the road now...keep it old and original-ish. Like american said, you could replace the split rim with some more up to date steel wheels, but keep that look. MAYBE go white on the rims, but I'm digging the black on that truck. Longhorn...I hope you are kiddin, cuz if not, your mama needs to smack you upside the head __________________ 1965 GMC 1000 fleetside (for sale) 1989 Jeep Wrangler (currently torn down, will return again) 1998 Jeep Cherokee (daily driver)

06-29-2006, 11:53 PM	#13
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: I want your opinions I pretty much agree with the other guys when they leave the look alone. Paint it, polish it, make everything nice, but I would not go with a bunch of aftermarket stuff on it if it were mine. For some reason, to me, aftermarket wheels and tires on a 3/4 ton truck makes them look less tough. __________________ '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!

06-30-2006, 12:45 AM	#14
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Re: I want your opinions Honestly- just be happy you even own (and can drive!) a truck at 14, and save your money for when things break. Believe me, they will, even if everything seems okay now. It's not cool to have your old rig sitting in pieces at home and you have to pimp your parent's mini-van to school/work/wherever. I agree with the others, buff the thing out, and make it how you want it. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

06-30-2006, 02:09 AM	#15
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: I want your opinions Maybe just put some better tires & wheels (get rid of the split rims) and make it reliable. If you think it is reliable, just drive it. I would try and find the part of the floor that is missing and put in a rubber mat or carpet kit to quiet things down a bit, and maybe find a good radio...looks like it doesn't have one. That's a nice truck!!!!! __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28



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06-30-2006, 02:54 AM	#16
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: I want your opinions Aluminum slots..they look great. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

06-30-2006, 05:51 PM	#17
mtndewmaniac66 Do the Dew! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vernal, Utah Posts: 191	Re: I want your opinions Keep it the way it is, only freshen it up. New paint, wheels, chrome bumpers and mirrors, good mud tires. (not specific on brand) You would be surprised as to how many of us dig a "stock looking" truck!

06-30-2006, 06:25 PM	#19
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: I want your opinions I like a lot of the ideas...tires wheels...and fresh paint...love the green...It looks tough and rugged stay with that...don't new skool or pimp please...u got a treasure Attached Images

06-30-2006, 07:50 PM	#20
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: I want your opinions Keep it looking like a HD workin man's truck! Get some wide 16.5x9.75 steel wheels with some 35x12.50 BFG A/T's, or if you got the $$$ get the Mud Terrains!!!! __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

06-30-2006, 08:20 PM	#21
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: I want your opinions Just my thoughts...............If your gonna(wanna) hack that truck up I'd seriously consider selling it and getting something more common and preforming your mod's on that. You don't find a '68 in that condition with the spec sheet that truck has. IMO leave it be. In the end it will be worth more if you take care of it and leave it as is IMO. Other than wheels and tire upgrade I wouldn't do much other than the paint. __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

06-30-2006, 08:29 PM	#22
Gazoo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 63	Re: I want your opinions I like the faded paint - make her reliable, and some wider modern aluminum wheels and tires and let her go ... Nice machine!!! __________________ 71 short fleetside

06-30-2006, 08:53 PM	#23
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: I want your opinions Don't worry TP, I won't hack it up. Wheres my free BBC, anyhow?? Greasemonkey, your are 100% right and then some. The summer people that come visit my neighbors, they just look at our shop with a "WTF is going on there?!?!" look on their face. It's great, but I almost feel bad for them because they're from the city and don't really understand what it's like here. But anyway. So here's what I was planning to do to my truck: 285/75's on good looking 16's or 33x12.50 on 16.5 (if I find some alum. slots) New seat/seats, unsure whether I want a bench or buckets PS swap Move steering column down, away from my belly Put on a exhaust Put centerhump back in, since SO many people noticed it wasn't there Paint bumpers black, grille silver, install 73-87 stainless mirrors New paintjob/bodywork Maybe a headache rack So far thats all I can think up. If I could find a 67-68 3/4t 4x4 parts truck, I'd probably take the leaf springs and get them rearched 2-3inches higher, just to get her up in the air a little. But I don't know whether I wanna rip the springs out or not. I appreciate all the compliments and suggestions you guys are giving me. I'm having loads of fun reading this thread. BTW if you look closely, you'll notice there's no rear bumper. Wait until you see what will be the bumper! Last edited by JAKES 68GMC; 06-30-2006 at 08:55 PM.

06-30-2006, 09:56 PM	#25
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: I want your opinions Maybe we could just start witha good wax job. I do agree rims and tires would get rid of the old man truck look and give it some attidute. And I was just thinking how good it looked. I AM an old man and I like the old man look on trucks I would take that truck on my honeymoon.

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