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10-23-2009, 12:56 PM
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new guy
hey guys, been following this site for awile, just wanted to introduce myself and show a little of my project. It is a '68 short/wide that has been in the family since '73. I basically tore it down and threw away everything so I would not be tempted to reuse anything old. My goal is to have a "brand new" 1968 truck when I'm done. Power will be 454/turbo 400, with a Chrysler 8-3/4 rear.
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10-23-2009, 12:59 PM
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Re: new guy
Here's a few more photos..
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10-23-2009, 02:01 PM
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Re: new guy
Hey seafoam68, i'm just down the road from you.....in sylvania, al good luck on the project.
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10-23-2009, 09:57 PM
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Re: new guy
Frame is look'n good
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10-24-2009, 07:25 PM
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Re: new guy
Hey guys, had a little time to put up some more pics..
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10-24-2009, 07:26 PM
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Re: new guy
and a few more..
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10-24-2009, 09:05 PM
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Re: new guy
Welcome from Cali, looks to be a good start!
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10-24-2009, 09:33 PM
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Re: new guy
Welcome from Mid-Missouri!
Nice looking project. Keep us posted on your project.
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10-24-2009, 09:33 PM
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Re: new guy
great start! looking good
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10-24-2009, 09:56 PM
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Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen
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Re: new guy
You should of went with a PorterBuilt drop member since you said your aren't re using anything
 and while you're at it build up a custom tubular frame. Haha. Build is looking great man, can't wait to see some more progress!
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10-25-2009, 01:14 PM
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Re: new guy
Thanks guys, I will keep you updated. And Dylan, I took your advice and re-did the frame and went with a porter-built last night, but then something woke me up ! :-)
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10-25-2009, 01:42 PM
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Re: new guy
welcome from texas! looks like a good project going on. so you making it all original looking?
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10-25-2009, 03:10 PM
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Re: new guy
That is kind of my goal for now. I inherited this truck from my dad in 1985 and drove it several years, then it was parked and I started a "ProStreet" project on it. But time and money faded, and it sat for several more years. When I finally got a place to work on it and some spare money, I had aged and my goals changed. Since this truck has been in the family since 1973, my goal is now to have a "new" '68 with a stock looking appeal, with some ProStreet things incorporated. I had also meant to purchase all new sheet metal, but after reading on here about fitment issues, and re-thinking the project, I am going to use all the original metal, so when I'm done the truck will be original except motor/trans/rear end.
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