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**67 cst swb** · 10-15-2007, 03:00 AM

Well... Here it is...
My ever so slow project...
***UPDATED***
1968 Chevrolet Shortbox 2 Wheel Drive
Will be painted White, inside & out
Black upholstery (seat, carpet, dash pad, door panels & sun visors...all interior metal will be White)
283-2bbl/TH350/3.73
Front Coil Spring Cut 1 coil out of the stock spring & 5" ECE springs in rear
Rims...Halibrand style replicas, Up front 15 x 7's (4" b.s.) & Rear 15 x 8's (3-3/4" b.s.)(below is pic's of rims)
Tires... Falken STZ/04's - Front 235/75-15 & Rear 265/70-15
Converting Front to 5 lug disc (73-79)
Converting Rear stock 6 lug housing to 5 lug with Moser axles
Removing all chrome trim pieces (leaving only stainless grille & headlight trim)
Removing stock 67/68 type turn signals... will use '72 front bumper w/ clear lenses (bumper painted white)
I have decided Widebox, I have decided Cowl Hood
Brand new Radiator support, Brand new inner fenders, Nice Original Fenders (sandblasted, having trim holes welded up)
Energy Suspension Polyurethane cab & radiator support bushings
Relocating fuel tank to rear - installing 14 gallon cell under bed behind rear axle (Below is a link & picture of fuel cell)

Other notables...
-Cab came from Shawn (Thanks 71swb4X4)
-New Radiator support (locally purchased)
-New inner fenders (locally purchased)
-New Cowl Hood (Thanks Glock35ipsc)
-New Smooth Feetside Tailgate (Thanks glock35ipsc)
-Moser axles (purchased from where I work)

Things I still need... (Other than TIME & MONEY)
-Black interior - nice seat, carpet & dash pad
-Good heater controls
-Stainless grille & headlight trim (either perfect/new/or super nice)
-Good Hood hinges

VENDORS used so far...
-GMC Paul's
-Early Classic Ent.
-Moser Engineering
-Classic Industries

*I will update as project progresses*

Front Wheel 15" x 7"

Rear Wheel 15" x 8"

TANK LINK: http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...prod/prd83.htm

**67 cst swb** · 10-15-2007, 03:16 AM

The build is going slow... no place, no time...
recent progress:
Bought new tires, mounted them on the rims (see above pix of rims)
I have decided to just clean up a pair of trailing arms and use them with new bushings installed...
Then I have to disassemble the suspension and replace all the bushings, ball joints, steering stuff with new...
Then run brake lines and mount fuel tank...
Then its clean up engine and put it in frame...

**67 cst swb** · 10-15-2007, 03:16 AM

update 2-14-08
OK, not alot of progress lately, but just a solid "Here's where I'm at"
I've got the front & rear tires mounted on the rims and mounted on the rolling chassis. (Pics below)
Swapped the moser 5 lug axles into one of my 3.73 6 lug rearend
Found I need to repaint the interior again, So, was soda-blasted the weekend of 2-14-09.
Still have to tear down all the chassis pieces and re-bushing everything.
Then it will be motor/trans clean-up and paint time, then put it in the rolling frame.... I'm running the stock 283 out of my '67 truck mild RV cam w/stock manifolds & stock 2bbl (hehehe), using TH350 w/1800-2000 stall convertor & 3.73 gears... PERFECT FUN.

Now lets see how long it is until I post THAT IS complete...hehehe

Once the rolling frame is, well rolling... then it body assembly and mock up time....Whoo-Hoo....
Not alot to see but...

**67 cst swb** · 10-15-2007, 03:16 AM

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**67 cst swb** · 06-18-2008, 10:58 PM

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72BlckButy · 06-19-2008, 08:28 AM

Sounds like the build is coming along, nice work!

ChevyDude · 06-22-2008, 10:20 AM

Good Luck Bryan.. with whatever you decide to build!!!

**67 cst swb** · 02-25-2009, 12:16 AM

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lo72 · 02-28-2009, 08:30 AM

Where did you get those wheels and what make are they?

**67 cst swb** · 03-01-2009, 01:13 AM

I think (If my memory is correct) it's a compamy called Majestic (China made) I bought a set of (4) 15 x 8's from a local tire shop, then ordered (2) 15 x 7's on ebay from the same supplier. Only come in limited sizes and a set B.Spacing. I will look to find you a link...
Bryan

EDIT...
I bought from this guy..
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/danieltire

this is not the guy I bought from, but...
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/JD-Wheel...__W0QQ_armrsZ1

HotRod C/10 · 04-08-2012, 01:42 AM

nICE.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

Well... Here it is...
My ever so slow project...
***UPDATED***
1968 Chevrolet Shortbox 2 Wheel Drive
Will be painted White, inside & out
Black upholstery (seat, carpet, dash pad, door panels & sun visors...all interior metal will be White)
283-2bbl/TH350/3.73
Front Coil Spring Cut 1 coil out of the stock spring & 5" ECE springs in rear
Rims...Halibrand style replicas, Up front 15 x 7's (4" b.s.) & Rear 15 x 8's (3-3/4" b.s.)(below is pic's of rims)
Tires... Falken STZ/04's - Front 235/75-15 & Rear 265/70-15
Converting Front to 5 lug disc (73-79)
Converting Rear stock 6 lug housing to 5 lug with Moser axles
Removing all chrome trim pieces (leaving only stainless grille & headlight trim)
Removing stock 67/68 type turn signals... will use '72 front bumper w/ clear lenses (bumper painted white)
I have decided Widebox, I have decided Cowl Hood
Brand new Radiator support, Brand new inner fenders, Nice Original Fenders (sandblasted, having trim holes welded up)
Energy Suspension Polyurethane cab & radiator support bushings
Relocating fuel tank to rear - installing 14 gallon cell under bed behind rear axle (Below is a link & picture of fuel cell)

Other notables...
-Cab came from Shawn (Thanks 71swb4X4)
-New Radiator support (locally purchased)
-New inner fenders (locally purchased)
-New Cowl Hood (Thanks Glock35ipsc)
-New Smooth Feetside Tailgate (Thanks glock35ipsc)
-Moser axles (purchased from where I work)

Things I still need... (Other than TIME & MONEY)
-Black interior - nice seat, carpet & dash pad
-Good heater controls
-Stainless grille & headlight trim (either perfect/new/or super nice)
-Good Hood hinges

VENDORS used so far...
-GMC Paul's
-Early Classic Ent.
-Moser Engineering
-Classic Industries

*I will update as project progresses*

Front Wheel 15" x 7"

Rear Wheel 15" x 8"

TANK LINK: http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...prod/prd83.htm

10-15-2007, 03:16 AM	#2
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project The build is going slow... no place, no time... recent progress: Bought new tires, mounted them on the rims (see above pix of rims) I have decided to just clean up a pair of trailing arms and use them with new bushings installed... Then I have to disassemble the suspension and replace all the bushings, ball joints, steering stuff with new... Then run brake lines and mount fuel tank... Then its clean up engine and put it in frame... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 03-04-2009 at 02:54 AM.

10-15-2007, 03:16 AM	#3
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project update 2-14-08 OK, not alot of progress lately, but just a solid "Here's where I'm at" I've got the front & rear tires mounted on the rims and mounted on the rolling chassis. (Pics below) Swapped the moser 5 lug axles into one of my 3.73 6 lug rearend Found I need to repaint the interior again, So, was soda-blasted the weekend of 2-14-09. Still have to tear down all the chassis pieces and re-bushing everything. Then it will be motor/trans clean-up and paint time, then put it in the rolling frame.... I'm running the stock 283 out of my '67 truck mild RV cam w/stock manifolds & stock 2bbl (hehehe), using TH350 w/1800-2000 stall convertor & 3.73 gears... PERFECT FUN. Now lets see how long it is until I post THAT IS complete...hehehe Once the rolling frame is, well rolling... then it body assembly and mock up time....Whoo-Hoo.... Not alot to see but... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 03-04-2009 at 03:09 AM.

06-22-2008, 10:20 AM	#11
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project Good Luck Bryan.. with whatever you decide to build!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

02-25-2009, 12:16 AM	#12
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project #10 __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

02-28-2009, 08:30 AM	#13
lo72 Truck Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lithia Springs Ga Posts: 354	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project Where did you get those wheels and what make are they?

10-15-2007, 03:00 AM	#1
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project Well... Here it is... My ever so slow project... *UPDATED* 1968 Chevrolet Shortbox 2 Wheel Drive Will be painted White, inside & out Black upholstery (seat, carpet, dash pad, door panels & sun visors...all interior metal will be White) 283-2bbl/TH350/3.73 Front Coil Spring Cut 1 coil out of the stock spring & 5" ECE springs in rear Rims...Halibrand style replicas, Up front 15 x 7's (4" b.s.) & Rear 15 x 8's (3-3/4" b.s.)(below is pic's of rims) Tires... Falken STZ/04's - Front 235/75-15 & Rear 265/70-15 Converting Front to 5 lug disc (73-79) Converting Rear stock 6 lug housing to 5 lug with Moser axles Removing all chrome trim pieces (leaving only stainless grille & headlight trim) Removing stock 67/68 type turn signals... will use '72 front bumper w/ clear lenses (bumper painted white) I have decided Widebox, I have decided Cowl Hood Brand new Radiator support, Brand new inner fenders, Nice Original Fenders (sandblasted, having trim holes welded up) Energy Suspension Polyurethane cab & radiator support bushings Relocating fuel tank to rear - installing 14 gallon cell under bed behind rear axle (Below is a link & picture of fuel cell) Other notables... -Cab came from Shawn (Thanks 71swb4X4) -New Radiator support (locally purchased) -New inner fenders (locally purchased) -New Cowl Hood (Thanks Glock35ipsc) -New Smooth Feetside Tailgate (Thanks glock35ipsc) -Moser axles (purchased from where I work) Things I still need... (Other than TIME & MONEY) -Black interior - nice seat, carpet & dash pad -Good heater controls -Stainless grille & headlight trim (either perfect/new/or super nice) -Good Hood hinges VENDORS used so far... -GMC Paul's -Early Classic Ent. -Moser Engineering -Classic Industries I will update as project progresses Front Wheel 15" x 7" Rear Wheel 15" x 8" TANK LINK: http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...prod/prd83.htm __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 03-04-2009 at 03:05 AM.

10-15-2007, 03:16 AM	#4
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project #4 __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 03-04-2009 at 02:52 AM.

10-15-2007, 03:16 AM	#5
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project #5 __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 03-04-2009 at 02:53 AM.

10-15-2007, 03:16 AM	#6
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project #6 __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 03-04-2009 at 02:54 AM.

10-15-2007, 03:16 AM	#7
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project #7 __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 03-04-2009 at 02:55 AM.

10-15-2007, 03:17 AM	#8
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project #8 __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

06-18-2008, 10:58 PM	#9
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project #9 __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

06-19-2008, 08:28 AM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project Sounds like the build is coming along, nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-01-2009, 01:13 AM	#14
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Bryan's '68 Shortbox Project I think (If my memory is correct) it's a compamy called Majestic (China made) I bought a set of (4) 15 x 8's from a local tire shop, then ordered (2) 15 x 7's on ebay from the same supplier. Only come in limited sizes and a set B.Spacing. I will look to find you a link... Bryan EDIT... I bought from this guy.. http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/danieltire this is not the guy I bought from, but... http://stores.shop.ebay.com/JD-Wheel...__W0QQ_armrsZ1 __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 03-04-2009 at 03:11 AM.



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