Update on my 68 50TH - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

woodchip · 09-14-2007, 09:09 PM

I think its time put up some pictures of my progess on the 68,so here go.
The first one is my shop.

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ore pictures coming.

mjrmn · 09-14-2007, 09:16 PM

very nice!

**LockDoc** · 09-14-2007, 09:25 PM

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That baby looks great. Good work......

LockDoc

fastwillie 696969 · 09-14-2007, 09:26 PM

sweeeetttttt!!!!!!!

woodchip · 09-14-2007, 09:43 PM

this is what the truck look like whem i first got it.

this is what it look like when i got it back.

All i like in finishing it is painting the bed, I will post more pictures when i get it finish it.
Every thing is original on this truck except the HEI Dist and new type alternator,I have a set of original wheels for it and i need a 68 steering wheel for it. I put all new wiring,all new brakeing parts,all new front end sup. The only things i ditn't put in new was the rear end, joints and steering box.

Longhorn Man · 09-14-2007, 10:20 PM

wow!

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-14-2007, 10:21 PM

Looking good, steering wheel needs to be changed, it doesn't match

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-14-2007, 10:23 PM

I'm seeing double

bigblock73 · 09-14-2007, 10:34 PM

Nice looking truck!

On a side note...someone needs to combine the 3 or 4 other picture threads you posted into one thread...

Country Cadillac · 09-14-2007, 10:44 PM

I wish my truck looked like that.

72armyswbtruck · 09-15-2007, 12:44 AM

Wow, and WOW what a shop, I am jealous on both accounts

stllookn · 09-15-2007, 01:55 AM

STOP!!!!!!!!!!! You are killing me........I am dying to get one of mine to the paint shop. Oriiginal is the only way to go on these. What paint did you use? Are you going to redo the seat in the original cloth or vinyl? Was your truck a Custom Comfort option or CST?

woodchip · 09-15-2007, 10:16 AM

Luv2xclr8 I am in the process of getting a steering wheel, a repro. 72Armyswbtruck The shop is 30x46 central air condition&heat.
Stllookn The paint is PGP base coat clear coat, Anniversary Gold Off White 551 The seats should be parchment&off white trim, but that was as near as we could fine at the time, I am going to order the correct cloth from SMS soon.the truck is a custom group Z62ED 50TH Anniversary.

57sailplane · 09-15-2007, 10:27 AM

beutiful!!!

stllookn · 09-15-2007, 11:19 AM

Woodchip...I have the cloth from SMS waiting for my son to do my seat...like that will ever happen any time soon. The cloth they have is PERFECT. I have toured their facilities and they are first class. They also have the perfect vinyl as well. Great job on your 50th!!!!

Texasdeere · 09-15-2007, 11:43 AM

Is that intake manifold stock?

woodchip · 09-15-2007, 01:48 PM

TexasC10
Yes that is a stock intake manifold ,every thing on the truck is original. I did make a bracket to mount the recovery bottle on,

Texasdeere · 09-15-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodchip

TexasC10
Yes that is a stock intake manifold ,every thing on the truck is original. I did make a bracket to mount the recovery bottle on,

The intake looks like a passenger car hi-rise. My 402 has the intake almost flush with the heads. Very low set, I guess for a low RPM power band. Maybe the older BB Trucks had pass car style intakes on them?

09-14-2007, 09:09 PM	#1
woodchip Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lexington N.C. Posts: 160	Update on my 68 50TH I think its time put up some pictures of my progess on the 68,so here go. The first one is my shop. [IMG]http://i2.photobucket ore pictures coming. __________________ 98 Chevy Z71 1500 extended cab 99 Dodge carvan es 68 Chevy C10 LWB 50TH 396 eng 400 Trans 62 Wheel Horse tractor in good shape

09-14-2007, 09:16 PM	#2
mjrmn '67 K10 Work In Process Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Delano MN Posts: 163	Re: Update on my 68 50TH very nice!

09-14-2007, 09:25 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Update on my 68 50TH - That baby looks great. Good work...... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-14-2007, 09:26 PM	#4
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Update on my 68 50TH sweeeetttttt!!!!!!! __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

09-14-2007, 09:43 PM	#5
woodchip Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lexington N.C. Posts: 160	more pictures of my 68 this is what the truck look like whem i first got it. this is what it look like when i got it back. All i like in finishing it is painting the bed, I will post more pictures when i get it finish it. Every thing is original on this truck except the HEI Dist and new type alternator,I have a set of original wheels for it and i need a 68 steering wheel for it. I put all new wiring,all new brakeing parts,all new front end sup. The only things i ditn't put in new was the rear end, joints and steering box. __________________ 98 Chevy Z71 1500 extended cab 99 Dodge carvan es 68 Chevy C10 LWB 50TH 396 eng 400 Trans 62 Wheel Horse tractor in good shape Last edited by woodchip; 09-14-2007 at 10:00 PM.

09-14-2007, 10:20 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Update on my 68 50TH wow!

09-14-2007, 10:21 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: more pictures of my 68 Looking good, steering wheel needs to be changed, it doesn't match __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-14-2007, 10:23 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Update on my 68 50TH I'm seeing double __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-14-2007, 10:34 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Update on my 68 50TH Nice looking truck! On a side note...someone needs to combine the 3 or 4 other picture threads you posted into one thread... __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 09-14-2007 at 10:35 PM.

09-14-2007, 10:44 PM	#10
Country Cadillac Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 40	Re: Update on my 68 50TH I wish my truck looked like that. __________________ 1987 GMC R1500 TBI 350 700R4

09-15-2007, 12:44 AM	#11
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Update on my 68 50TH Wow, and WOW what a shop, I am jealous on both accounts __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

09-15-2007, 01:55 AM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Update on my 68 50TH STOP!!!!!!!!!!! You are killing me........I am dying to get one of mine to the paint shop. Oriiginal is the only way to go on these. What paint did you use? Are you going to redo the seat in the original cloth or vinyl? Was your truck a Custom Comfort option or CST? Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

09-15-2007, 10:16 AM	#13
woodchip Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lexington N.C. Posts: 160	Re: Update on my 68 50TH Luv2xclr8 I am in the process of getting a steering wheel, a repro. 72Armyswbtruck The shop is 30x46 central air condition&heat. Stllookn The paint is PGP base coat clear coat, Anniversary Gold Off White 551 The seats should be parchment&off white trim, but that was as near as we could fine at the time, I am going to order the correct cloth from SMS soon.the truck is a custom group Z62ED 50TH Anniversary. __________________ 98 Chevy Z71 1500 extended cab 99 Dodge carvan es 68 Chevy C10 LWB 50TH 396 eng 400 Trans 62 Wheel Horse tractor in good shape

09-15-2007, 10:27 AM	#14
57sailplane Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 583	Re: Update on my 68 50TH beutiful!!!

09-15-2007, 11:19 AM	#15
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Update on my 68 50TH Woodchip...I have the cloth from SMS waiting for my son to do my seat...like that will ever happen any time soon. The cloth they have is PERFECT. I have toured their facilities and they are first class. They also have the perfect vinyl as well. Great job on your 50th!!!! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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09-15-2007, 11:43 AM	#16
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Update on my 68 50TH Is that intake manifold stock?

09-15-2007, 01:48 PM	#17
woodchip Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lexington N.C. Posts: 160	Re: Update on my 68 50TH TexasC10 Yes that is a stock intake manifold ,every thing on the truck is original. I did make a bracket to mount the recovery bottle on, __________________ 98 Chevy Z71 1500 extended cab 99 Dodge carvan es 68 Chevy C10 LWB 50TH 396 eng 400 Trans 62 Wheel Horse tractor in good shape

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