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Egdorf · 12-05-2007, 02:43 PM

Hello to any other 68'rs here

Hi group, my name is Jerry. I've been the proud owner of a 1968 C10 Stepside since July '02. Bought it in bad shape. It hasn't run yet, and I did not want to commit to it until I had the time to start at square one. Now I am there. Frame is sandblasted and ready for POR-15.
Originally I wanted to do the standard 2.5" drop in the front and a little in the rear too, but now that every truck of similar year I see has that, stock ride height appeals to me more now. My as-of-yet very loosely assembled plan is to use this mainly as a straight line drag racing truck starting small with a 383 and stock frame. No air, no heater, no blower motor, vents or ductwork behind the dash. Manually shifted 4 speed. I'm an old school racing fan. I like to bang through the gears myself down the dragstrip.
I have a couple questions for anyone and everyone in here, but since this section seems to be just the meet and greet, I'll reserve those questions for the FAQ section.

C10-Driver · 12-05-2007, 03:08 PM

Welcome to the boards.

jsbgump · 12-05-2007, 03:12 PM

wELCOME TO THE BOARD FROM tEXAS

shaneschevys · 12-05-2007, 03:12 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

Egdorf · 12-05-2007, 03:36 PM

You guys from Texas would probably get sick if you saw how much rust is on this thing. Needs floor sections, rocker panels, cab corners, and all the floor supports underneath. Lotta welding to do!

krue · 12-05-2007, 06:45 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Ask your questions in the main message board, you'll get better response.

Cyclone44 · 12-05-2007, 10:02 PM

from Knoxville Tn...

L0WRIDE · 12-05-2007, 10:40 PM

to the boards

72BlckButy · 12-05-2007, 10:51 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

droppedgmc · 12-06-2007, 12:45 AM

welcome from WA

**Ron 586** · 12-06-2007, 09:48 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

86swb · 12-11-2007, 11:26 AM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

BigDaddyDave · 12-11-2007, 04:03 PM

Welcome from NC.

Pickles · 12-11-2007, 05:14 PM

Welcome from Tennessee

Old Chevy Mech · 12-12-2007, 12:16 PM

from CT, another rust state!

Frank

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-12-2007, 04:40 PM

From West TN

12-05-2007, 02:43 PM	#1
Egdorf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Joliet, Illinois Posts: 6	Hello, group. New guy here Hello to any other 68'rs here Hi group, my name is Jerry. I've been the proud owner of a 1968 C10 Stepside since July '02. Bought it in bad shape. It hasn't run yet, and I did not want to commit to it until I had the time to start at square one. Now I am there. Frame is sandblasted and ready for POR-15. Originally I wanted to do the standard 2.5" drop in the front and a little in the rear too, but now that every truck of similar year I see has that, stock ride height appeals to me more now. My as-of-yet very loosely assembled plan is to use this mainly as a straight line drag racing truck starting small with a 383 and stock frame. No air, no heater, no blower motor, vents or ductwork behind the dash. Manually shifted 4 speed. I'm an old school racing fan. I like to bang through the gears myself down the dragstrip. I have a couple questions for anyone and everyone in here, but since this section seems to be just the meet and greet, I'll reserve those questions for the FAQ section.

12-05-2007, 03:08 PM	#2
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Hello, group. New guy here Welcome to the boards. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

12-05-2007, 03:12 PM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Hello, group. New guy here wELCOME TO THE BOARD FROM tEXAS __________________ 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

12-05-2007, 03:12 PM	#4
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Hello, group. New guy here 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**

12-05-2007, 03:36 PM	#5
Egdorf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Joliet, Illinois Posts: 6	Texans! You guys from Texas would probably get sick if you saw how much rust is on this thing. Needs floor sections, rocker panels, cab corners, and all the floor supports underneath. Lotta welding to do! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Stepside: Future DragTruck 1993 Saab 9000s: My Work Gopher 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer: Wife's Grocery-Getter 1969 Harley FLH Chopper RIP 1984 Chevy K10 RIP 1983 Chevy C10 RIP 2000 Wrangler Modified RIP

12-05-2007, 06:45 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Hello, group. New guy here Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Ask your questions in the main message board, you'll get better response. __________________ "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"

12-05-2007, 10:02 PM	#7
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Hello, group. New guy here from Knoxville Tn...

12-05-2007, 10:40 PM	#8
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Hello, group. New guy here to the boards __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

12-05-2007, 10:51 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hello, group. New guy here to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -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)

12-06-2007, 12:45 AM	#10
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: Hello, group. New guy here welcome from WA __________________ '85 swb

12-06-2007, 09:48 AM	#11
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Hello, group. New guy here Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

12-11-2007, 11:26 AM	#12
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12-11-2007, 04:03 PM	#13
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12-11-2007, 05:14 PM	#14
Pickles Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 811	Re: Hello, group. New guy here Welcome from Tennessee __________________ Pickles

12-12-2007, 12:16 PM	#15
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: Hello, group. New guy here from CT, another rust state! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"



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12-12-2007, 04:40 PM	#16
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