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68 P.O.S. · 02-19-2007, 11:07 PM

Hey all! I've been checking this site for a couple of months now and have finally joined so I wanted to introduce myself. I'm currently slowly working on a 68 short step side I picked up here in FL. I paid way more money for it than it was worth, but I was impatient and wanted it that bad. So far I have lowered the rear 7" and the front 3" with plans of a disc brake conversion. Here's some pics before it was lowered...hope I did it right.

babyblue69 · 02-19-2007, 11:11 PM

I think we all paid more than we wanted. welcome from SC

Longhorn Man · 02-19-2007, 11:17 PM

with those rims, it actually looks good at that stance... can't wait to see how it looks slammed though.
That's not a bad lookin rig.
Welcome from central ohio

jsbgump · 02-19-2007, 11:18 PM

Welcome to the board
Nice truck

raiders3581 · 02-19-2007, 11:20 PM

Welcome to the board. I dont know looks like a pretty damn solid truck to me. Cheers

**Hart_Rod** · 02-19-2007, 11:36 PM

Welcome from PCola!

Rick Mills · 02-20-2007, 06:04 AM

Welcome from Colorado. Hey wait a minute.... What's that green stuff on the ground next to that kewl truck???

<our world is pretty black & 'white' right now.

**Palf70Step** · 02-20-2007, 06:22 AM

Welcome to the board from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Hopefully you can do a road trip over our way in October for Cruising the Coast.

70c10 · 02-20-2007, 08:19 AM

Welcome from Maryland!. You need to change your name though

shaneschevys · 02-20-2007, 11:27 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

jd4300fel · 02-20-2007, 11:32 AM

real nice looking truck,
Welcome to the board !!! From Ca
I paid too much for a truck that had no engine tranny
and rotted floor boards and rockers

**special-K** · 02-20-2007, 11:36 AM

Another welcome from Maryland and a suggestion to change your name.That`s not a p.o.s.,it`s a driver.You gotta love your truck,man.So it was a sour deal.That`s not the truck`s fault.

krue · 02-20-2007, 11:47 AM

If that's a POS, then I'm SOL.

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi and I second the invite to cruising the coast.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-20-2007, 11:55 AM

Welcome from Kansas!

67ChevyRedneck · 02-20-2007, 11:59 AM

Love the board name!

That truck is FAR from a P.O.S.!

Inthuwind · 02-20-2007, 12:30 PM

Let's see it lowered!!!

timcos · 02-20-2007, 12:43 PM

Welcome from Utah.

P.O.S. = Pack of Stuff

Looks nice to me. What is the valve for the heater core for?

As2rd · 02-20-2007, 12:50 PM

Nice truck, Im also new but that truck is nice!! Like to low gloss oldskool look. ---Andy

68Stepbed · 02-20-2007, 02:01 PM

Welcome from East TN. Nice lookin ride. Let's see some lowered pics.

msgross · 02-20-2007, 02:19 PM

welcome... I can't wait to get mine looking as good as your POS!

68 P.O.S. · 02-20-2007, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the awesome welcome everyone! Those pics do make the truck look pretty good. It has its rust issues though...rotted upper windshield channel, pretty much need a new bed, and the floor boards need some help. The previous owner lowered it by melting the springs. After I re-lowered it with the proper stuff, the drivers side rear sits lower than the passenger side. I'm hopin' it's just the bed and not a bent frame. I'll take some current pics and post 'em.

By the way, that valve on the heater core was to keep it from spewing, I learned that hard way and have since disconnected it and plugged the water pump.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 02-21-2007, 03:10 AM

well it looks like a good start though even with the rust, cant wait to see the lowered pics

Americanrider · 02-21-2007, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

I paid way more money for it than it was worth, but I was impatient and wanted it that bad.

Stage I: The frequent sightings of other GM trucks
Stage II: Paying more money than you should
Stage III: The hunting & hoarding of parts
Stage IV: Spending all of your free time in the pursuit of HP
Stage V: Start over

Sounds like your on well on your way to a bad case of Bow-Tie-tis.... no worries, your in the right place. Welcome from the north left coast.

**special-K** · 02-21-2007, 11:05 AM

Are the trailing arms rusted?How bad?Also,inspect the frame over the axle where the coils mount.They can get thin and kink right there.

Chevy_Man · 02-21-2007, 11:46 AM

Welcome to the board from Louisiana, looks like you have a very goor project. You will find that there is a good many number of us with that tear model truck and being step sides...the best of luck with your project.

Eric

02-19-2007, 11:07 PM	#1
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	...just another new guy Hey all! I've been checking this site for a couple of months now and have finally joined so I wanted to introduce myself. I'm currently slowly working on a 68 short step side I picked up here in FL. I paid way more money for it than it was worth, but I was impatient and wanted it that bad. So far I have lowered the rear 7" and the front 3" with plans of a disc brake conversion. Here's some pics before it was lowered...hope I did it right. Last edited by 68 P.O.S.; 03-08-2007 at 06:56 PM.

02-19-2007, 11:11 PM	#2
babyblue69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Easley,SC Posts: 40	Re: ...just another new guy I think we all paid more than we wanted. welcome from SC

02-19-2007, 11:17 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: ...just another new guy with those rims, it actually looks good at that stance... can't wait to see how it looks slammed though. That's not a bad lookin rig. Welcome from central ohio

02-19-2007, 11:18 PM	#4
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: ...just another new guy Welcome to the board Nice truck __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-19-2007, 11:20 PM	#5
raiders3581 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: pomona ca Posts: 187	Re: ...just another new guy Welcome to the board. I dont know looks like a pretty damn solid truck to me. Cheers __________________ 67 short bed fleetside/1997 c1500 exteded cab/ 2004 accord/87 c10silverado 350 od tbi

02-19-2007, 11:36 PM	#6
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: ...just another new guy Welcome from PCola! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-20-2007, 06:04 AM	#7
Rick Mills Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 351	Re: ...just another new guy Welcome from Colorado. Hey wait a minute.... What's that green stuff on the ground next to that kewl truck??? <our world is pretty black & 'white' right now. __________________ The Fastor Pastor '68 swb, 447 BBC/ 6-71 Weiand, Dual 950 Bigs Carbs/ 2 1/2" Header tubes - 4" collectors/ M-21 4speed: '70 swb; TH-400 - bagged & shaved. Looking for new engine or parts. Wife - Original {A Real Classic!}

02-20-2007, 06:22 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: ...just another new guy Welcome to the board from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Hopefully you can do a road trip over our way in October for Cruising the Coast. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-20-2007, 08:19 AM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: ...just another new guy Welcome from Maryland!. You need to change your name though __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-20-2007, 11:27 AM	#10
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: ...just another new guy Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

02-20-2007, 11:32 AM	#11
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	Re: ...just another new guy real nice looking truck, Welcome to the board !!! From Ca I paid too much for a truck that had no engine tranny and rotted floor boards and rockers __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

02-20-2007, 11:36 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: ...just another new guy Another welcome from Maryland and a suggestion to change your name.That`s not a p.o.s.,it`s a driver.You gotta love your truck,man.So it was a sour deal.That`s not the truck`s fault. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-20-2007, 11:47 AM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: ...just another new guy If that's a POS, then I'm SOL. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi and I second the invite to cruising the coast. __________________ "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"

02-20-2007, 11:55 AM	#14
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: ...just another new guy Welcome from Kansas! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-20-2007, 11:59 AM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: ...just another new guy Love the board name! That truck is FAR from a P.O.S.! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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02-20-2007, 12:30 PM	#16
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: ...just another new guy Let's see it lowered!!! __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

02-20-2007, 12:43 PM	#17
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: ...just another new guy Welcome from Utah. P.O.S. = Pack of Stuff Looks nice to me. What is the valve for the heater core for? __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

02-20-2007, 12:50 PM	#18
As2rd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 47	Re: ...just another new guy Nice truck, Im also new but that truck is nice!! Like to low gloss oldskool look. ---Andy

02-20-2007, 02:01 PM	#19
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: ...just another new guy Welcome from East TN. Nice lookin ride. Let's see some lowered pics. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

02-20-2007, 02:19 PM	#20
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: ...just another new guy welcome... I can't wait to get mine looking as good as your POS! __________________ 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"

02-20-2007, 07:29 PM	#21
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: ...just another new guy Thanks for the awesome welcome everyone! Those pics do make the truck look pretty good. It has its rust issues though...rotted upper windshield channel, pretty much need a new bed, and the floor boards need some help. The previous owner lowered it by melting the springs. After I re-lowered it with the proper stuff, the drivers side rear sits lower than the passenger side. I'm hopin' it's just the bed and not a bent frame. I'll take some current pics and post 'em. By the way, that valve on the heater core was to keep it from spewing, I learned that hard way and have since disconnected it and plugged the water pump.

02-21-2007, 03:10 AM	#22
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: ...just another new guy well it looks like a good start though even with the rust, cant wait to see the lowered pics __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

02-21-2007, 11:05 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: ...just another new guy Are the trailing arms rusted?How bad?Also,inspect the frame over the axle where the coils mount.They can get thin and kink right there. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-21-2007 at 11:05 AM.

02-21-2007, 11:46 AM	#25
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	Re: ...just another new guy Welcome to the board from Louisiana, looks like you have a very goor project. You will find that there is a good many number of us with that tear model truck and being step sides...the best of luck with your project. Eric __________________ 56 Chevy custom cab step side under construction 55 Chevy 210 68 SWB Stepside back burner under construction 72 Chevy LWB 84 CJ 7 05 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 30X40 DOGHOUSE(shop) with many add ons

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