Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jeff1vol · 01-21-2007, 04:03 PM

I recently put some round mirrors on and I'm thinking of lowering the rear another inch or two. Also thinking about switching from the 8" truck rallys to a set of 10" vette style rallys. Let me know what you guys think. It's a 350 in it, but it is originally a 327 truck. Hope these are better.

PanelDeland · 01-21-2007, 04:11 PM

Hey Jeff,when did my folks get there?J/K The motorhome in the pic looks like the one they live in summers.Nice truck,so nice I doubt you can go wrong with either wheel.

Boise69 · 01-21-2007, 04:12 PM

Simply Beautiful!

- how about some chrome or brushed aluminum exhaust tips?

**Already Gone** · 01-21-2007, 04:14 PM

Gorgeous truck.. I agree about the exhaust tips , other than that I'd just enjoy driving her the way she is.

powell72 · 01-21-2007, 04:34 PM

Truck looks awesome, don't change the wheels!

jeff1vol · 01-21-2007, 04:44 PM

I actually cut the exhaust pipes off! I'm going to replace with some stainless. Debating on whether to keep the ram heads or get some headers. I think it would look cool to have the pipes dump out right behind the rear wheel, much like the old Camaro's had. Like a dump pipe.

jbon64 · 01-21-2007, 04:45 PM

super nice . big thumbs up

Longhorn Man · 01-21-2007, 04:48 PM

Did you install the 69 7 up tail light trim, or is that a previouse owner's doing? Either way, i've always liked them better... same with the side markers. The base model and 68 style look booring.
Personally, I would leave it alone, the rims are classic and some of the best looking low key improvements that can be done. Your stance is dead on too.
You could pimp it out with some torque thrusts in an 18 x 10 or so, (which would look sweet) but what you have right there, is a timeless classic that would liik sweet in '87, '97, '07, and well into the future too.

*edit* This may well be one of my favorite trucks on this board.

65-72 chevytoys · 01-21-2007, 04:49 PM

wow that is an awesome and clean truck you have there. Looks like a future Truck of the Month winner you have.

BTW

1LoC10 · 01-21-2007, 04:51 PM

looks good as is, or with wider rallys...nice truck

*Billla* · 01-21-2007, 04:52 PM

Just a stunning truck!

crawdad · 01-21-2007, 04:55 PM

That truck is beautiful! Don't you touch that truck!

jeff1vol · 01-21-2007, 04:59 PM

They are the only trim pieces that are not original. The previous owner thought (much like yourself) that the trim on the 68 was just "not enough." BTW, does anyone know if stainless trim can be chromed or reconditioned? I will be painting my truck (original blue) sometime in the next year or two. The paint is FAR from perfect and looks good from afar, but has MANY imperfections. I would REALLY like to keep all the original trim pieces if possible. Thanks for all of your kind comments!!!

krue · 01-21-2007, 05:17 PM

If it will conduct electricity it can be chromed.

PS I love your truck!

Longhorn Man · 01-21-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by krue

If it will conduct electricity it can be chromed...

WOW!!!! I want some chrome WATER!!!!!

ktgooch · 01-21-2007, 05:30 PM

where did you get the awesome spinners? thats what i wanted for my truck but couldnt find anything. WOW

jeff1vol · 01-21-2007, 06:13 PM

Try www.wheelvintiques.com

FarmTruk · 01-21-2007, 06:23 PM

Hey jeff1vol...that sure is a good looking truck. Thanks for posting the new pics. You can REALLY see the quality in these pics.

Maybe I shoulda posted my pics a little bit smaller...

Now...how 'bout some interior pics please ???

BarryB · 01-21-2007, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

WOW!!!! I want some chrome WATER!!!!!

Hey they actually used distilled water and a chrome base to get a chrome effect on a Pimp my ride show.

BarryB · 01-21-2007, 07:32 PM

Hey Jeff1vol, I agree with Longhorn Man. If you did anything with wheels I would go with a bigger diameter wheel like 18's. And for headers, I wouldn't ram horn manifolds perform well enough.
MY 2 cents

jeff1vol · 01-21-2007, 08:57 PM

Thanks again for the kind words!

byrd · 01-21-2007, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff1vol

I actually cut the exhaust pipes off! I'm going to replace with some stainless. Debating on whether to keep the ram heads or get some headers. I think it would look cool to have the pipes dump out right behind the rear wheel, much like the old Camaro's had. Like a dump pipe.

Dumping in the front of the rear wheel does look cooler imo and my 69 is like that,(was on it when I got 5 years ago) but doing that puts the mufflers right under the back of the cab creating quite a bit resonance(sp) it is LOUD in the cab and REALLY LOUD on the highway. I have Flowmaster super 40 3 chamber with ramshorns.

BTW the truck is beaitiful!!! I would just drive it!!

69cruiser · 01-21-2007, 09:40 PM

Jeffvol1 that is a absolutely stunning truck, I wish it could be mine! I had one question though, what kind of drop was used on the front and rear of that truck? because that stance is perfect IMO.

Cory

toms68cst · 01-21-2007, 09:43 PM

That' a really nice truck you have there Jeff. i wouldn't touch a thing except repaint the same color. (IMO the stock 68 white face looks really classy on a dark truck.) Stock ram's horns are a work of cast iron art the way they are.

hvychve · 01-21-2007, 09:48 PM

I agree 100% whole heartadly with Crawdad..............

01-21-2007, 04:03 PM	#1
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed I recently put some round mirrors on and I'm thinking of lowering the rear another inch or two. Also thinking about switching from the 8" truck rallys to a set of 10" vette style rallys. Let me know what you guys think. It's a 350 in it, but it is originally a 327 truck. Hope these are better. Attached Images

01-21-2007, 04:11 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed Hey Jeff,when did my folks get there?J/K The motorhome in the pic looks like the one they live in summers.Nice truck,so nice I doubt you can go wrong with either wheel. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-21-2007, 04:12 PM	#3
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01-21-2007, 04:14 PM	#4
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01-21-2007, 04:34 PM	#5
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01-21-2007, 04:44 PM	#6
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed I actually cut the exhaust pipes off! I'm going to replace with some stainless. Debating on whether to keep the ram heads or get some headers. I think it would look cool to have the pipes dump out right behind the rear wheel, much like the old Camaro's had. Like a dump pipe.

01-21-2007, 04:45 PM	#7
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed super nice . big thumbs up __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

01-21-2007, 04:48 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed Did you install the 69 7 up tail light trim, or is that a previouse owner's doing? Either way, i've always liked them better... same with the side markers. The base model and 68 style look booring. Personally, I would leave it alone, the rims are classic and some of the best looking low key improvements that can be done. Your stance is dead on too. You could pimp it out with some torque thrusts in an 18 x 10 or so, (which would look sweet) but what you have right there, is a timeless classic that would liik sweet in '87, '97, '07, and well into the future too. edit This may well be one of my favorite trucks on this board. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 01-21-2007 at 04:49 PM.

01-21-2007, 04:49 PM	#9
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed wow that is an awesome and clean truck you have there. Looks like a future Truck of the Month winner you have. BTW __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer Last edited by 65-72 chevytoys; 01-21-2007 at 04:52 PM.

01-21-2007, 04:51 PM	#10
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01-21-2007, 04:52 PM	#11
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed Just a stunning truck!

01-21-2007, 04:55 PM	#12
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01-21-2007, 04:59 PM	#13
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	Funny you should ask about the taillight trim... They are the only trim pieces that are not original. The previous owner thought (much like yourself) that the trim on the 68 was just "not enough." BTW, does anyone know if stainless trim can be chromed or reconditioned? I will be painting my truck (original blue) sometime in the next year or two. The paint is FAR from perfect and looks good from afar, but has MANY imperfections. I would REALLY like to keep all the original trim pieces if possible. Thanks for all of your kind comments!!!

01-21-2007, 05:17 PM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed If it will conduct electricity it can be chromed. PS I love your truck! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" Last edited by krue; 01-21-2007 at 05:18 PM.

01-21-2007, 05:30 PM	#16
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01-21-2007, 06:13 PM	#17
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed Try www.wheelvintiques.com

01-21-2007, 06:23 PM	#18
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed Hey jeff1vol...that sure is a good looking truck. Thanks for posting the new pics. You can REALLY see the quality in these pics. Maybe I shoulda posted my pics a little bit smaller... Now...how 'bout some interior pics please ??? __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

01-21-2007, 07:32 PM	#20
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed Hey Jeff1vol, I agree with Longhorn Man. If you did anything with wheels I would go with a bigger diameter wheel like 18's. And for headers, I wouldn't ram horn manifolds perform well enough. MY 2 cents

01-21-2007, 08:57 PM	#21
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	Here is the interior pics and another engine pic. Thanks again for the kind words! Attached Images

01-21-2007, 09:40 PM	#23
69cruiser user title? why? Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 92	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed Jeffvol1 that is a absolutely stunning truck, I wish it could be mine! I had one question though, what kind of drop was used on the front and rear of that truck? because that stance is perfect IMO. Cory __________________ -1978 C20 LWB 350 4spd sm465 -1969 C10 LWB Fleetside: 283ci SBC w/ lots of performance goodies 6-speed overdrive manual tranny, Mcloed Clutch. 12-bolt posi 3.73 gears Belltech sport suspension 1" drop front 2" drop rear.

01-21-2007, 09:43 PM	#24
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed That' a really nice truck you have there Jeff. i wouldn't touch a thing except repaint the same color. (IMO the stock 68 white face looks really classy on a dark truck.) Stock ram's horns are a work of cast iron art the way they are. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club. Last edited by toms68cst; 01-21-2007 at 09:45 PM.

01-21-2007, 09:48 PM	#25
hvychve To The Levy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 391	Re: Here some better pics of my '68 shortbed I agree 100% whole heartadly with Crawdad..............

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