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justin · 08-06-2002, 03:01 PM

I just started this site for the 68 air bagged shorty I have been building. Please let me know what you think! I have a visitors board and a message board.

http://home.att.net/~justin.lewis justin's 68 chevy

*Shane* · 08-06-2002, 03:23 PM

excellent work. very nice choice of color too....i love silver.

gotta question...what did you use for the power brake booster..i noticed the smaller size.

Nice Work!

ebfabman · 08-06-2002, 03:24 PM

Excelent job! very nice............silver is just sooooo cool!

BTW its 3:30 that boy should be in school........LOL....

justin · 08-06-2002, 03:30 PM

I got the booster and master cylinder from Mike McGaughy's classic chevy parts. Some of the cheapest brake parts around!

www.mcgaughysclassic.com

jay-dawg · 08-06-2002, 03:36 PM

wow...looks great!!! Awesome pics. Are you using stainless steel fasteners/nuts/bolts throughout? did you buy a kit or did you go to a local hardware store to get them?

jay

justin · 08-06-2002, 03:48 PM

Thanks JAY

I ordered the polished stainless kit from Brothers trucks. It is pretty expensive but they screwed up and set me 2 whole sets so I have no complaints.

ebfabman · 08-06-2002, 03:59 PM

justin, what are you planning to do for wheels?

*Shane* · 08-06-2002, 04:03 PM

and what are your plans for the extra set of Stainless Steel hardware? let me know if ya wanna sell.....

ebfabman · 08-06-2002, 04:05 PM

Here you go........................

justin · 08-06-2002, 04:13 PM

ebfabman, Im planning on either 20s rear 18 front or 18s rear 17s front haven't made up my mind yet.thanks for putting the pic there how did you do that? I tried but something popped up saying the pic was too big.

Shane, I have been using alot of the extra bolts on other things on the truck. If I have some left when I am done I will post them on here.

Slammed67 · 08-06-2002, 04:21 PM

Justin,

Sweet looking truck! You'll have to check out my web site too. I'm building a truck similar to yours. (web address is in my sig.)

Chevyc10! · 08-06-2002, 05:45 PM

Ok, I have to add to the questions...What is the name of the silver paint you used. I love that shade!...

71402BB · 08-06-2002, 05:47 PM

Great looking truck! keep up the good work! Welcome to the site.

XXL · 08-06-2002, 05:57 PM

Schwing!

So that's the second smoothed cowl I've seen. I just can't get myself to try it. Wanna do another one? :-)

Kenneth

**68SWB4x4** · 08-06-2002, 08:28 PM

NICE just asking, not ragging on you.... but is the frame really pink? if so why did youy decide to go with that?

mikej71 · 08-06-2002, 09:17 PM

Awesome truck - good job! Keep us updated on the progress.

Smooth68 · 08-07-2002, 09:01 AM

Awesome start on that truck Justin -

Cyco Path · 08-07-2002, 12:47 PM

You should probably consider resizing those pics on your website. They are awfully BIG.

justin · 08-07-2002, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chevyc10!
Ok, I have to add to the questions...What is the name of the silver paint you used. I love that shade!...

The paint is a House of Colors product. The name is Silver White Pearl. I am very happy with the results.

justin · 08-07-2002, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XXL
Schwing!

So that's the second smoothed cowl I've seen. I just can't get myself to try it. Wanna do another one? :-)

Kenneth

Actually I know a guy that works at a fiberglass shop and he has made a mold of the smoothed cowl. I believe he is going to start selling them. I will keep you informed.

justin · 08-07-2002, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cyco Path
You should probably consider resizing those pics on your website. They are awfully BIG.

Yea I know, I cant figure out how to shrink them down. That is how they came off my Digital camera. If you know how, let me know.

Cyco Path · 08-07-2002, 04:18 PM

Well you need a program to do it with. I could do it for you, post them at my site and let you save them from there in their new size.

justin · 08-07-2002, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 68SWB4x4
NICE just asking, not ragging on you.... but is the frame really pink? if so why did youy decide to go with that?

Actually the I thought the paint was darker before It was sprayed.
My wife tells me it looks like laffy taffy. At first I was dissapointed in the color but it matches up sweet with the silver and all the polished and chrome on the moter. The way I look at, If any one don't like it, they don't have to look at it. At least untill they see in a magazine or when I drive it up to pick up my trophy.

Cyco Path · 08-07-2002, 04:34 PM

Speaking of wierd pink colors. A friend of mine with a lowered Nissan truck decided to paint his truck a two tone color, using the original Blue and adding Hot Pink from about the door handle down. But once the truck was sprayed the "Hot Pink" it looked like Pepto Bismol Pink. <sarcasm>Very Attractive!</sarcasm>

woodrow59 · 08-07-2002, 04:42 PM

Good lookin' truck and good lookin' site.

Did you build the site using ATT software or something else? AS far as the size of the pics ,,, depends what software you are using. Play around with it to see if it has a zoom. If it does hit 50%. it will make the pic smaller but actually higher quality (at least on my software). If that doesn't make the file size of the pic smaller see if your software has a "convert" option. I know your pics are already in JPEG format but convert them to JPEG. Some software I have used will make the pic (pixels) smaller even though you're converting to the same format.

I ain't no expert but maybe one of these will help !!!

Oh yeah ,,,, Keep the frame PINK ,,,, not my personal choice but it sure looks different !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-06-2002, 03:01 PM	#1
justin PROJECT LO-LYF Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 285	Check out my web site I just started this site for the 68 air bagged shorty I have been building. Please let me know what you think! I have a visitors board and a message board. http://home.att.net/~justin.lewis justin's 68 chevy

08-06-2002, 03:36 PM	#5
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	wow...looks great!!! Awesome pics. Are you using stainless steel fasteners/nuts/bolts throughout? did you buy a kit or did you go to a local hardware store to get them? jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

08-06-2002, 04:05 PM	#9
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Here you go........................ Attached Images

08-06-2002, 04:21 PM	#11
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Justin, Sweet looking truck! You'll have to check out my web site too. I'm building a truck similar to yours. (web address is in my sig.) __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-06-2002, 05:45 PM	#12
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	That color! Ok, I have to add to the questions...What is the name of the silver paint you used. I love that shade!... __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA

08-06-2002, 03:23 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	excellent work. very nice choice of color too....i love silver. gotta question...what did you use for the power brake booster..i noticed the smaller size. Nice Work!

08-06-2002, 03:24 PM	#3
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Excelent job! very nice............silver is just sooooo cool! BTW its 3:30 that boy should be in school........LOL....

08-06-2002, 03:30 PM	#4
justin PROJECT LO-LYF Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 285	I got the booster and master cylinder from Mike McGaughy's classic chevy parts. Some of the cheapest brake parts around! www.mcgaughysclassic.com

08-06-2002, 03:48 PM	#6
justin PROJECT LO-LYF Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 285	Thanks JAY I ordered the polished stainless kit from Brothers trucks. It is pretty expensive but they screwed up and set me 2 whole sets so I have no complaints.

08-06-2002, 03:59 PM	#7
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	justin, what are you planning to do for wheels?

08-06-2002, 04:03 PM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	and what are your plans for the extra set of Stainless Steel hardware? let me know if ya wanna sell.....

08-06-2002, 04:13 PM	#10
justin PROJECT LO-LYF Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 285	ebfabman, Im planning on either 20s rear 18 front or 18s rear 17s front haven't made up my mind yet.thanks for putting the pic there how did you do that? I tried but something popped up saying the pic was too big. Shane, I have been using alot of the extra bolts on other things on the truck. If I have some left when I am done I will post them on here.

08-06-2002, 05:47 PM	#13
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08-06-2002, 05:57 PM	#14
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08-06-2002, 08:28 PM	#15
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08-06-2002, 09:17 PM	#16
mikej71 Unregistered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 538	Awesome truck - good job! Keep us updated on the progress. __________________ 71 SWB Stepside SB400/TH350

08-07-2002, 09:01 AM	#17
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Awesome start on that truck Justin - __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

08-07-2002, 12:47 PM	#18
Cyco Path Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Robertsdale, AL, USA Posts: 77	Pics are BIG You should probably consider resizing those pics on your website. They are awfully BIG. __________________ Looking for '67 to replace the '68 I sold. Robertsdale, AL

08-07-2002, 04:18 PM	#22
Cyco Path Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Robertsdale, AL, USA Posts: 77	Well you need a program to do it with. I could do it for you, post them at my site and let you save them from there in their new size. __________________ Looking for '67 to replace the '68 I sold. Robertsdale, AL

08-07-2002, 04:34 PM	#24
Cyco Path Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Robertsdale, AL, USA Posts: 77	Speaking of wierd pink colors. A friend of mine with a lowered Nissan truck decided to paint his truck a two tone color, using the original Blue and adding Hot Pink from about the door handle down. But once the truck was sprayed the "Hot Pink" it looked like Pepto Bismol Pink. <sarcasm>Very Attractive!</sarcasm> __________________ Looking for '67 to replace the '68 I sold. Robertsdale, AL

08-07-2002, 04:42 PM	#25
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Good lookin' truck and good lookin' site. Did you build the site using ATT software or something else? AS far as the size of the pics ,,, depends what software you are using. Play around with it to see if it has a zoom. If it does hit 50%. it will make the pic smaller but actually higher quality (at least on my software). If that doesn't make the file size of the pic smaller see if your software has a "convert" option. I know your pics are already in JPEG format but convert them to JPEG. Some software I have used will make the pic (pixels) smaller even though you're converting to the same format. I ain't no expert but maybe one of these will help !!! Oh yeah ,,,, Keep the frame PINK ,,,, not my personal choice but it sure looks different !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

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