My 68 4x4 got some new shoes today!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

badassciviv · 09-09-2009, 02:21 AM

I got this truck two months ago and I got to see it first hand in person only yesterday. I cant wait to get my hands dirty! I put new wheels and tires on and after installing the eagle 058 15x10 on the front I realized that the wheel studs are to short. I tried to source new longer 7/16" studs but could not find anything after going to 3 part stores. So i will be going to a 1/2" wheel stud and drilling out my new break drums to fit the 1/2" wheel studs. I did a complete brake job front and rear(minus the brake drums, they don’t have those on the shelf any more have to order them lol) with new wheel cylinder and brake line on the left rear. I also got a new edelbrock carb 600cfm which the guy at the part store forgot to mention that I need the fuel kit, steel line to rubber, so now i have to get that before I see what my new carb will do. Ordered my 3" body lift kit with complete body mounting hardware from lmc today. I have a cab with new rockers, corners, and cab mounts to go on and fenders that have had some body work done to them so when I am done it will be a very solid truck. The box is in very good shape, no dings in the bed!

tell me what you think so far

Tx Firefighter · 09-09-2009, 06:44 AM

Isn't it crazy what a nice set of wheels and tires does to the look of an old vehicle ? I think it's the best financial investment on improving a truck's appearance, even better than a paint job.

my67chevytruck · 09-09-2009, 08:18 AM

Nice truck....

72BlckButy · 09-09-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Isn't it crazy what a nice set of wheels and tires does to the look of an old vehicle ? I think it's the best financial investment on improving a truck's appearance, even better than a paint job.

I've always thought wheels/tires were a good investment. Beautiful purchase, and nice choice on the wheel/tire combo.

So what's next?

**LEEVON** · 09-09-2009, 09:25 AM

wow nice find, love the swb 4x4's

rwolf9653 · 09-09-2009, 09:31 AM

Looks great. Congrtulations.

71swb4x4 · 09-09-2009, 09:34 AM

That is a very cool truck. I would drive the heck out of it just as it sits.

Does it have a 71/72 grill on it?

badassciviv · 09-09-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I've always thought wheels/tires were a good investment. Beautiful purchase, and nice choice on the wheel/tire combo.

So what's next?

Well after the body lift goes in I will be focused on making it a very reliable and safe truck. I plan on upgrading to power steering which will be easy, the PO put in a newer 350 with the mounting holes in the block for all the power steering brackets, new shocks are on order, I am upgrading to a clutch fan and have a twin core radiator to go in. When the body comes off I am going to replace all the drive line fluids, the leaf springs need a little loving as well, new ones for the rear and adding a leaf and re-arching for the front. I also want to put a levelling block in the rear. Does anyone know what size that is?
That is just the start as all of us on here well know lol there are plans for new bumpers and a slider rear window among many many more goodies lol

QKENUF4U · 09-09-2009, 02:00 PM

nice truck... y bother with body lilft when you can do new springs all around on that truck ?? just hate body lifts but to each their own.....

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-09-2009, 03:46 PM

I agree, you shouldn't run a body lift, and just run a suspension lift of 2-4" and be done with it. 67-68 supsension lift kits are pretty uncommon though to find, so that may be the issue. If that's the case, just rearch the springs. Nothing wrong with body lifts, but trucks just don't look good with a lot of frame showing, especially with a more desirable truck as a swb 4x4. Very nice find, you will love having a swb 4x4. Trevor

oldblue1968chevy · 09-09-2009, 05:25 PM

nice truck......looks better with bigger tires and no camper top..

not a huge fan of the wheels though..but there better than the black steelies from the start..

Dchamber · 09-09-2009, 06:55 PM

Nice truck!!

What tire size are you running?

badassciviv · 09-09-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dchamber

Nice truck!!

What tire size are you running?

the tires are Firestone destination a/t 33/12.50/15 on eagle alloys 058 15x10

**70cst** · 09-09-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Isn't it crazy what a nice set of wheels and tires does to the look of an old vehicle ? I think it's the best financial investment on improving a truck's appearance, even better than a paint job.

Again Tx Firefighter...you speak words of wisdom!

badassciviv Those new shoes has given your truck new life.

09-09-2009, 02:21 AM	#1
badassciviv Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary AB Canada Posts: 67	My 68 4x4 got some new shoes today!! I got this truck two months ago and I got to see it first hand in person only yesterday. I cant wait to get my hands dirty! I put new wheels and tires on and after installing the eagle 058 15x10 on the front I realized that the wheel studs are to short. I tried to source new longer 7/16" studs but could not find anything after going to 3 part stores. So i will be going to a 1/2" wheel stud and drilling out my new break drums to fit the 1/2" wheel studs. I did a complete brake job front and rear(minus the brake drums, they don’t have those on the shelf any more have to order them lol) with new wheel cylinder and brake line on the left rear. I also got a new edelbrock carb 600cfm which the guy at the part store forgot to mention that I need the fuel kit, steel line to rubber, so now i have to get that before I see what my new carb will do. Ordered my 3" body lift kit with complete body mounting hardware from lmc today. I have a cab with new rockers, corners, and cab mounts to go on and fenders that have had some body work done to them so when I am done it will be a very solid truck. The box is in very good shape, no dings in the bed! tell me what you think so far Attached Images __________________ [B][/B] James 68 GMC SHORT FLEET 4x4 83 Dodge short fleet 2x4 2000 Civic SI

09-09-2009, 06:44 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: My 68 4x4 got some new shoes today!! Isn't it crazy what a nice set of wheels and tires does to the look of an old vehicle ? I think it's the best financial investment on improving a truck's appearance, even better than a paint job. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-09-2009, 08:18 AM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: My 68 4x4 got some new shoes today!! Nice truck.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

09-09-2009, 09:25 AM	#5
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: My 68 4x4 got some new shoes today!! wow nice find, love the swb 4x4's __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-09-2009, 09:31 AM	#6
rwolf9653 more ideas than money Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: spring grove, pa Posts: 1,068	Re: My 68 4x4 got some new shoes today!! Looks great. Congrtulations. __________________ Randy 1948 Chevy 3100 5 window 1966 Chevy C30 Dually 1967 Chevy K10 1972 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy C10 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1987 Chevy V10 2003 Chevy Suburban

09-09-2009, 09:34 AM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: My 68 4x4 got some new shoes today!! That is a very cool truck. I would drive the heck out of it just as it sits. Does it have a 71/72 grill on it? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-09-2009, 02:00 PM	#9
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: My 68 4x4 got some new shoes today!! nice truck... y bother with body lilft when you can do new springs all around on that truck ?? just hate body lifts but to each their own.....

09-09-2009, 03:46 PM	#10
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,152	Re: My 68 4x4 got some new shoes today!! I agree, you shouldn't run a body lift, and just run a suspension lift of 2-4" and be done with it. 67-68 supsension lift kits are pretty uncommon though to find, so that may be the issue. If that's the case, just rearch the springs. Nothing wrong with body lifts, but trucks just don't look good with a lot of frame showing, especially with a more desirable truck as a swb 4x4. Very nice find, you will love having a swb 4x4. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

09-09-2009, 05:25 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: My 68 4x4 got some new shoes today!! nice truck......looks better with bigger tires and no camper top.. not a huge fan of the wheels though..but there better than the black steelies from the start.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-09-2009, 06:55 PM	#12
Dchamber Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Safford AZ Posts: 34	Re: My 68 4x4 got some new shoes today!! Nice truck!! What tire size are you running? __________________ 1967 Chevy c20 1969 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy K5, LS Swap 1972 Chevy C10 1985 Jeep Cherokee SBC, sm465, np205 with 1 tons 2012 Jeep JK



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