New guy with some pics '68 in progress. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tmiller · 05-17-2007, 07:57 PM

I have had my '68 for 8 years now and have been doing a bit at a time and now I'm knee deep in body work. I have already built a 454 big block (+.030) with a 177 ci Weiand supercharger, DTS rebuild of my 12 bolt with Moser axles, Auburn diff, Richmond 3.73 gears, big ford bearing c-clip eliminated, and Wilwood 4 piston disk brakes. I also reinforced the trailing arms, a 3/7 drop, and 18x8.5 w/255-55-18 and 20x10 w/325-50-20.

Currently I'm widdening the wheel wells to fit 20x15 w/29x18x20 Mickey T. S/R rubber. Also new doors, one piece windows, windshield, floor pans, rockers, cab corners, front and rear roll pans, wiring harness, new body mount kit, new rubber seals, interior, and some paint.

Future plans are front Wilwood brakes, coilovers all around, frame notch, and complete new steering.

*mattsz* · 05-17-2007, 08:10 PM

Sounds like it will be a great truck when finished

68GMC454 · 05-17-2007, 08:37 PM

.. sounds like a cool truck

BurnoutNova · 05-17-2007, 08:46 PM

looks like it may be the 50th ann. gold paint? maybe not my monitot isnt very clear?

neat truck, should haul a$$ when you get it done

krue · 05-17-2007, 09:31 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

lbpd719 · 05-17-2007, 09:40 PM

Curious to watch what you will be doing with it..

What are your plans for the tubs?

68Stepbed · 05-18-2007, 07:29 AM

Huffed Big Block! (pant, pant) :happy:

Welcome to the board from East Tennessee!

bowtieride · 05-18-2007, 11:12 AM

Welcome! That is going to be one sick truck. I like it

SacramentoJoe · 05-19-2007, 12:41 AM

1968 was a very good year.

Maybe you could plow a wake for my little stocker to chug behind. Nice brakes you got poking through the tubs.

Keep the pictures coming. Since you're doing body work, tell me more about the paint. Is it original, are you going to keep it original looking on the outside? That is one of the best looking tail gates I have seen.

WinDancer · 05-19-2007, 12:48 AM

Welcome from another new guy working on a 68.
There are NEVER enough pics... hint hint.

Tmiller · 05-21-2007, 07:21 PM

I've been struggling with the wheel wells. The new steel dosen't quite match as usual. As for the paint the sticker in the glove box says its saddle brown, I plan on painting it brandywine red (house of colors).
If anyone is wondering I took it down the strip a few times to shake it down and tosee if I could brake something. I had trouble hooking up till about 60 foot out but it still ran a 12.5 at 109 mph. Plenty of traction with the current 325/50/20 but it just wanted to wheel hop bad thats why I'm going to coilovers.

05-17-2007, 07:57 PM	#1
Tmiller slims 68 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Marshall Mi Posts: 55	New guy with some pics '68 in progress. I have had my '68 for 8 years now and have been doing a bit at a time and now I'm knee deep in body work. I have already built a 454 big block (+.030) with a 177 ci Weiand supercharger, DTS rebuild of my 12 bolt with Moser axles, Auburn diff, Richmond 3.73 gears, big ford bearing c-clip eliminated, and Wilwood 4 piston disk brakes. I also reinforced the trailing arms, a 3/7 drop, and 18x8.5 w/255-55-18 and 20x10 w/325-50-20. Currently I'm widdening the wheel wells to fit 20x15 w/29x18x20 Mickey T. S/R rubber. Also new doors, one piece windows, windshield, floor pans, rockers, cab corners, front and rear roll pans, wiring harness, new body mount kit, new rubber seals, interior, and some paint. Future plans are front Wilwood brakes, coilovers all around, frame notch, and complete new steering. Attached Images __________________ 68 c10 LWB, blown 454 , 550 hp & 600 tq est. 06 Chevy Cobalt SS supercharged 2.0L 08 Chevy silverado crew cab 1/2 ton 2wd 5.3L, she wont let me put a supercharger on it.

05-17-2007, 08:10 PM	#2
mattsz Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Henry County KY Posts: 125	Re: New guy with some pics '68 in progress. Sounds like it will be a great truck when finished

05-17-2007, 08:37 PM	#3
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: New guy with some pics '68 in progress. .. sounds like a cool truck __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

05-17-2007, 08:46 PM	#4
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: New guy with some pics '68 in progress. looks like it may be the 50th ann. gold paint? maybe not my monitot isnt very clear? neat truck, should haul a$$ when you get it done

05-17-2007, 09:31 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New guy with some pics '68 in progress. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "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"

05-17-2007, 09:40 PM	#6
lbpd719 Zappaphile! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 228	Re: New guy with some pics '68 in progress. Curious to watch what you will be doing with it.. What are your plans for the tubs? __________________ 1969 C20 LWB Camper Special - The Beater.. 1998 Cheyenne V6 - 4/6 Drop - For The Son

05-18-2007, 07:29 AM	#7
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: New guy with some pics '68 in progress. Huffed Big Block! (pant, pant) :happy: Welcome to the board from East Tennessee! __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

05-18-2007, 11:12 AM	#8
bowtieride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 103	Re: New guy with some pics '68 in progress. Welcome! That is going to be one sick truck. I like it

05-19-2007, 12:41 AM	#9
SacramentoJoe Always Fixing Things Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 390	Re: New guy with some pics '68 in progress. 1968 was a very good year. Maybe you could plow a wake for my little stocker to chug behind. Nice brakes you got poking through the tubs. Keep the pictures coming. Since you're doing body work, tell me more about the paint. Is it original, are you going to keep it original looking on the outside? That is one of the best looking tail gates I have seen. __________________ Just an Average Joe ‘68 GMC 307 3spd – My dad's original truck 310,000 miles

05-19-2007, 12:48 AM	#10
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: New guy with some pics '68 in progress. Welcome from another new guy working on a 68. There are NEVER enough pics... hint hint. __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

05-21-2007, 07:21 PM	#11
Tmiller slims 68 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Marshall Mi Posts: 55	Re: New guy with some pics '68 in progress. I've been struggling with the wheel wells. The new steel dosen't quite match as usual. As for the paint the sticker in the glove box says its saddle brown, I plan on painting it brandywine red (house of colors). If anyone is wondering I took it down the strip a few times to shake it down and tosee if I could brake something. I had trouble hooking up till about 60 foot out but it still ran a 12.5 at 109 mph. Plenty of traction with the current 325/50/20 but it just wanted to wheel hop bad thats why I'm going to coilovers. __________________ 68 c10 LWB, blown 454 , 550 hp & 600 tq est. 06 Chevy Cobalt SS supercharged 2.0L 08 Chevy silverado crew cab 1/2 ton 2wd 5.3L, she wont let me put a supercharger on it.



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