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Mikey's68 · 03-27-2009, 10:33 PM

Hi everyone,
I decided to do a father-son project with my oldest son,(Mikey) now 17. We bought my father-in-laws old ranch truck a 68 Chevy C10 stepside not long after my father-in-law passed away. It is a L6 run with a propane tank conversion. We actually started a couple of years ago with a frame of restoration. We replaced the L6 with 283, droped the front 2" with springs and back 4" with coil springs. Found a 71 front end clip and switched the front brakes to disc. We are in the process of moving the gas tank to the rear of the vehicle. We are keeping it 6 lug. No tranny yet, we are still in the process of locating one. I can't think of any better way to spend time with your kids and having them learn something in the process. It has been time well spent. We have a long way to go, but we are shooting for this summer to get it on the road. Wish us luck...Thanks for looking in and God bless,

Michael

shaneschevys · 03-27-2009, 10:50 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

jsbgump · 03-28-2009, 12:36 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

krue · 03-28-2009, 01:09 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

Cyclone44 · 03-28-2009, 07:36 AM

from Knoxville Tn.....

TimE · 03-28-2009, 04:55 PM

from south Alabama!

72BlckButy · 03-28-2009, 08:35 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

flamingbig10 · 03-29-2009, 12:25 AM

Welcome from north Texas

DREAMS OF A 67 · 03-29-2009, 07:41 AM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

03-27-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
Mikey's68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lockeford, Ca Posts: 29	Hello From Lockeford California! Hi everyone, I decided to do a father-son project with my oldest son,(Mikey) now 17. We bought my father-in-laws old ranch truck a 68 Chevy C10 stepside not long after my father-in-law passed away. It is a L6 run with a propane tank conversion. We actually started a couple of years ago with a frame of restoration. We replaced the L6 with 283, droped the front 2" with springs and back 4" with coil springs. Found a 71 front end clip and switched the front brakes to disc. We are in the process of moving the gas tank to the rear of the vehicle. We are keeping it 6 lug. No tranny yet, we are still in the process of locating one. I can't think of any better way to spend time with your kids and having them learn something in the process. It has been time well spent. We have a long way to go, but we are shooting for this summer to get it on the road. Wish us luck...Thanks for looking in and God bless, Michael

03-27-2009, 10:50 PM	#2
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Hello From Lockeford California! 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**

03-28-2009, 12:36 AM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Hello From Lockeford California! 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

03-28-2009, 01:09 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Hello From Lockeford California! 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"

03-28-2009, 07:36 AM	#5
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Hello From Lockeford California! from Knoxville Tn.....

03-28-2009, 04:55 PM	#6
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Hello From Lockeford California! from south Alabama! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

03-28-2009, 08:35 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hello From Lockeford California! to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. __________________ -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)

03-29-2009, 12:25 AM	#8
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Hello From Lockeford California! Welcome from north Texas __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-29-2009, 07:41 AM	#9
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: Hello From Lockeford California! FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe



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