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chevy_mike · 06-23-2008, 01:29 PM

Hello all, I have been lurking around here for the last couple years. I had joined after picking up a '64 C10 but never really got going on that project. A couple weeks ago I figured I would finally start on it and picked up the front suspension and rear end from a '74 C10. The day after that I ran across a deal on a '68 C10 that I could not pass up. '68 is my favorite year truck so I figured I would put my time and money into that one and sell the '64.

About 10 years ago I had another '68 C10 that I put a 350, 700R4 and dropped it 2.5"/4". It had 275/60-15's all around. I shaved the door handles, in cab fuel tank and grafted in a late model fuel door for the saddle tanks. The interior was done in grey tweed and a Dakota Digital dash. It drove great, handled even better and got 20+ mpg on the highway. I ended up selling it and my '69 Camaro when I started building a Austin Healey kit car. Looking back, not a great idea. Oh well.

Since then I have had a number of other projects, including a Pro-Touring style '69 Camaro. That car rocked but was sold during my divorce. I also have a '98 C1500 parts hauler truck, a fiberglass '27 Model T roadster project and a '30 Model A 2 door Sedan body with a 6" chop. The T and A are both long term projects.

Well, here are some pics of my current '68. It was a one owner, fairly original and unmolested truck. The owner did swap the 327 for a 350 but still has the TH400, PS and PB, AM radio that still works and just about zero rust. It runs and drives well but I will make it better. I am going to start with dropping it, disc brakes and swapping the rear end. I'll post more pics as I start doing some work on it.

Thanks for reading, now some pics...

**Yukon Jack** · 06-23-2008, 03:54 PM

Good looking truck. Have fun with it.

dan42 · 06-23-2008, 04:07 PM

Veru nice truck - good score!

chevy_mike · 06-24-2008, 05:27 PM

Thanks.

I signed up today to be a site supporter.

I figure this site will save me more then that in good info and not buying wrong parts. LOL

old Chevy guy · 06-24-2008, 09:57 PM

Nice truck to start a project on.Am I wrong or is there no floor in the bed,the pictures look like the sun is shinning right on through the floor.

chevy_mike · 06-24-2008, 11:06 PM

Actually the boards that line up with the wheel wells were removed but the ones between the wheel wells are still there. They need replacing but my goal is to swap to a steel floor bed as I have never really liked wood floors for trucks that will haul stuff. The are very pretty for show trucks though.

IvelDesigns · 06-25-2008, 12:33 AM

that's a really clean looking truck. Wish we could find sheet metal like that here in the mid west.

at least with a start like that you can focus on the fun mods instead of worrying about fixing rust.

welcome to the board!

Husker · 06-25-2008, 12:49 AM

The body looks to be rust free, Thats not fair!
Nice Truck.
Ron

d10s69c10 · 06-25-2008, 01:21 AM

Welcome! and it looks damn good on my screen here. judging on the firewall way down by the tranny you have a very clean truck to start with outside and the inside looks good to boot.

i like the big hoods you like the small hoods either way a tomato is sill a tomato, and that one looks fresh.

**Canadian694x4** · 06-25-2008, 01:31 AM

Nice Truck

powerbench · 06-25-2008, 02:30 AM

Nice truck and welcome..wish mine was that clean.

**special-K** · 06-25-2008, 06:19 AM

Hey Mike,WELCOME!! To posting on the website,not lurking or the automotive scene.Nothing new there for ya.Sounds like you like to play and I can`t wait to see what you do with the`68...or the`64,if you`re keeping it.Most guys look at subscribing here like subbing to a magazine...only better,cuz it`s interactive and totally specific.

It`ll be cool to see where you go with this truck.It`s such an empty canvas being a low-option truck vs starting with all the General`s goodies.Yet,a V8/auto already.It`s all up to you and I`m sure will be a nice transition.I like`em all from bone stocker to full-blown customs (usually).

jsbgump · 06-25-2008, 09:58 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

BACKYARD88 · 06-25-2008, 02:31 PM

from South Texas

Even though you've been here almost as long as I have

shaneschevys · 06-25-2008, 03:17 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

68,69 K20 · 06-25-2008, 05:03 PM

Welcome from NY!

DREAMS OF A 67 · 06-25-2008, 07:00 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

72BlckButy · 06-25-2008, 10:36 PM

Welcome and thank you for supporting the board! That will be the best $25 you will ever spend...

babyJay · 06-27-2008, 11:29 AM

Hello, an welcome, from Indiana!

Jerry Jones · 06-27-2008, 06:20 PM

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

Cyclone44 · 06-29-2008, 08:17 AM

from Knoxville Tn...

CAL 58 GMC · 06-29-2008, 04:37 PM

Welcome from Central California!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-29-2008, 05:21 PM

From West TN

L0WRIDE · 06-30-2008, 06:29 AM

Welcome to the boards

krue · 07-01-2008, 10:57 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

06-23-2008, 01:29 PM	#1
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Intro and some pics Hello all, I have been lurking around here for the last couple years. I had joined after picking up a '64 C10 but never really got going on that project. A couple weeks ago I figured I would finally start on it and picked up the front suspension and rear end from a '74 C10. The day after that I ran across a deal on a '68 C10 that I could not pass up. '68 is my favorite year truck so I figured I would put my time and money into that one and sell the '64. About 10 years ago I had another '68 C10 that I put a 350, 700R4 and dropped it 2.5"/4". It had 275/60-15's all around. I shaved the door handles, in cab fuel tank and grafted in a late model fuel door for the saddle tanks. The interior was done in grey tweed and a Dakota Digital dash. It drove great, handled even better and got 20+ mpg on the highway. I ended up selling it and my '69 Camaro when I started building a Austin Healey kit car. Looking back, not a great idea. Oh well. Since then I have had a number of other projects, including a Pro-Touring style '69 Camaro. That car rocked but was sold during my divorce. I also have a '98 C1500 parts hauler truck, a fiberglass '27 Model T roadster project and a '30 Model A 2 door Sedan body with a 6" chop. The T and A are both long term projects. Well, here are some pics of my current '68. It was a one owner, fairly original and unmolested truck. The owner did swap the 327 for a 350 but still has the TH400, PS and PB, AM radio that still works and just about zero rust. It runs and drives well but I will make it better. I am going to start with dropping it, disc brakes and swapping the rear end. I'll post more pics as I start doing some work on it. Thanks for reading, now some pics... __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

06-23-2008, 03:54 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Intro and some pics Good looking truck. Have fun with it. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-23-2008, 04:07 PM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Intro and some pics Veru nice truck - good score! __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-24-2008, 05:27 PM	#4
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Intro and some pics Thanks. I signed up today to be a site supporter. I figure this site will save me more then that in good info and not buying wrong parts. LOL __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

06-24-2008, 09:57 PM	#5
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: Intro and some pics Nice truck to start a project on.Am I wrong or is there no floor in the bed,the pictures look like the sun is shinning right on through the floor.

06-24-2008, 11:06 PM	#6
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Intro and some pics Actually the boards that line up with the wheel wells were removed but the ones between the wheel wells are still there. They need replacing but my goal is to swap to a steel floor bed as I have never really liked wood floors for trucks that will haul stuff. The are very pretty for show trucks though. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

06-25-2008, 12:33 AM	#7
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Intro and some pics that's a really clean looking truck. Wish we could find sheet metal like that here in the mid west. at least with a start like that you can focus on the fun mods instead of worrying about fixing rust. welcome to the board! __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

06-25-2008, 12:49 AM	#8
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Intro and some pics The body looks to be rust free, Thats not fair! Nice Truck. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

06-25-2008, 01:21 AM	#9
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Intro and some pics Welcome! and it looks damn good on my screen here. judging on the firewall way down by the tranny you have a very clean truck to start with outside and the inside looks good to boot. i like the big hoods you like the small hoods either way a tomato is sill a tomato, and that one looks fresh. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

06-25-2008, 01:31 AM	#10
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Intro and some pics Nice Truck __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

06-25-2008, 02:30 AM	#11
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: Intro and some pics Nice truck and welcome..wish mine was that clean.

06-25-2008, 06:19 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Intro and some pics Hey Mike,WELCOME!! To posting on the website,not lurking or the automotive scene.Nothing new there for ya.Sounds like you like to play and I can`t wait to see what you do with the`68...or the`64,if you`re keeping it.Most guys look at subscribing here like subbing to a magazine...only better,cuz it`s interactive and totally specific. It`ll be cool to see where you go with this truck.It`s such an empty canvas being a low-option truck vs starting with all the General`s goodies.Yet,a V8/auto already.It`s all up to you and I`m sure will be a nice transition.I like`em all from bone stocker to full-blown customs (usually). __________________ "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 ~

06-25-2008, 09:58 AM	#13
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Intro and some pics 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

06-25-2008, 02:31 PM	#14
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Intro and some pics from South Texas Even though you've been here almost as long as I have __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting Last edited by BACKYARD88; 06-25-2008 at 02:31 PM. Reason: e

06-25-2008, 03:17 PM	#15
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Intro and some pics 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**



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06-25-2008, 05:03 PM	#16
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: Intro and some pics Welcome from NY! __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

06-25-2008, 07:00 PM	#17
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: Intro and some pics FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

06-25-2008, 10:36 PM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Intro and some pics Welcome and thank you for supporting the board! That will be the best $25 you will ever spend... __________________ -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)

06-27-2008, 11:29 AM	#19
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Intro and some pics Hello, an welcome, from Indiana! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-27-2008, 06:20 PM	#20
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Intro and some pics Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

06-29-2008, 08:17 AM	#21
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Intro and some pics from Knoxville Tn...

06-29-2008, 04:37 PM	#22
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Intro and some pics Welcome from Central California!!! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

06-29-2008, 05:21 PM	#23
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Intro and some pics From West TN __________________ 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

06-30-2008, 06:29 AM	#24
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Intro and some pics Welcome 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

07-01-2008, 10:57 PM	#25
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Intro and some pics 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"

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