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GMF238 · 04-02-2010, 02:13 AM

Srry i dont have alot of pictures in between all the customization but i have some before and some after.. lets see how good yall are tell me whats new!

BEFORE:

AFTER

Answers: First lets start off with the big stuff..
Before:
old worn out 350
no air conditioning
manual transmission
stock springs
drum brakes all around
rally wheels

After:
ZZ4 crate with a thumper comp cam
vintage air
automatic turbo 350
4 inches in the front and 5 in the rear (i used the cpp
drop kits which included a drop spindle 5 lug conversion
and added a 1" lowering block in the rear)
power brakes with discs in the front drums in the rear
pro wheels' jet v. rims

and the little things... led taillights which i love, euro style head lights, grant removable steering wheel for security purposes, 72 front bumber off my dads 72 burb, rear bumber,msd egnition,gm performance valve covers, 3 power steering pumps

, line of fire turn and brake signal, custom audio system, gas tank relocation (underthebed) alittle rattle can resto here and there and cant forget my fishing pole holders i fabed up myself in wood shop class ... if i missed any please fill free to let me know.

Im looking forward to possibly put a 9 inch ford or a gm 12 bolt with 4.11 gears. maybe some new pro comp guages with a aluminum instrument cluster bezel, some driver and passenger side window tint and a spray in bed liner.

Alright yall tell me what u think positive and negitive feedback wanted!

**67cheby** · 04-02-2010, 10:55 AM

thats a sweet truck, i have had your pic of it saved in my computer for quite a while

GMF238 · 04-02-2010, 11:25 AM

thanks man i take real good care of it since its my daily driver

**67cheby** · 04-02-2010, 11:28 AM

my grandfather drove mine as a daily driver for 25 years (hauling wood gravel..it was worked hard but he took care of it ) and i will if i ever get mine done

GMF238 · 04-02-2010, 03:48 PM

awsome i will keep my eyes peeled for any new pictures of the truck!

vexvader · 04-02-2010, 04:02 PM

What size rims and tires are those? I am looking to do pretty much the same to mine and I like your size. Do you know the back spacing? All that info would be helpful.

Thanks,

VEX

GMF238 · 04-02-2010, 04:29 PM

20 by 8 1/2 up front with 265/45-20 and 20 by 10 in the rear with 295/45-20 and ill get back to u on the back spacing

keets36 · 04-02-2010, 05:25 PM

Thats a sweet looking truck .. great job.. i would also like to know the back spacing perfect lip sizes IMO

Newtz67 · 04-04-2010, 03:26 PM

Wow! That truck is clean! Perfect stance and wheels! Very nice!

tommyd241 · 04-04-2010, 03:33 PM

Gorgeous!

VA72C10 · 04-04-2010, 05:15 PM

Awesome truck!

vexvader · 04-05-2010, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMF238

20 by 8 1/2 up front with 265/45-20 and 20 by 10 in the rear with 295/45-20 and ill get back to u on the back spacing

Thanks!!

Vex

04-02-2010, 02:13 AM	#1
GMF238 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 37	"the ole 68' has come a long way" Srry i dont have alot of pictures in between all the customization but i have some before and some after.. lets see how good yall are tell me whats new! BEFORE: AFTER Answers: First lets start off with the big stuff.. Before: old worn out 350 no air conditioning manual transmission stock springs drum brakes all around rally wheels After: ZZ4 crate with a thumper comp cam vintage air automatic turbo 350 4 inches in the front and 5 in the rear (i used the cpp drop kits which included a drop spindle 5 lug conversion and added a 1" lowering block in the rear) power brakes with discs in the front drums in the rear pro wheels' jet v. rims and the little things... led taillights which i love, euro style head lights, grant removable steering wheel for security purposes, 72 front bumber off my dads 72 burb, rear bumber,msd egnition,gm performance valve covers, 3 power steering pumps , line of fire turn and brake signal, custom audio system, gas tank relocation (underthebed) alittle rattle can resto here and there and cant forget my fishing pole holders i fabed up myself in wood shop class ... if i missed any please fill free to let me know. Im looking forward to possibly put a 9 inch ford or a gm 12 bolt with 4.11 gears. maybe some new pro comp guages with a aluminum instrument cluster bezel, some driver and passenger side window tint and a spray in bed liner. Alright yall tell me what u think positive and negitive feedback wanted!

04-02-2010, 10:55 AM	#2
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: "the ole 68' has come a long way" thats a sweet truck, i have had your pic of it saved in my computer for quite a while __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-02-2010, 11:25 AM	#3
GMF238 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 37	Re: "the ole 68' has come a long way" thanks man i take real good care of it since its my daily driver

04-02-2010, 11:28 AM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: "the ole 68' has come a long way" my grandfather drove mine as a daily driver for 25 years (hauling wood gravel..it was worked hard but he took care of it ) and i will if i ever get mine done __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-02-2010, 03:48 PM	#5
GMF238 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 37	Re: "the ole 68' has come a long way" awsome i will keep my eyes peeled for any new pictures of the truck!

04-02-2010, 04:02 PM	#6
vexvader 1967 C10 SWB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 137	Re: "the ole 68' has come a long way" What size rims and tires are those? I am looking to do pretty much the same to mine and I like your size. Do you know the back spacing? All that info would be helpful. Thanks, VEX __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3867053

04-02-2010, 04:29 PM	#7
GMF238 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 37	Re: "the ole 68' has come a long way" 20 by 8 1/2 up front with 265/45-20 and 20 by 10 in the rear with 295/45-20 and ill get back to u on the back spacing

04-02-2010, 05:25 PM	#8
keets36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Medicine Hat/Alberta/Canada Posts: 53	Re: "the ole 68' has come a long way" Thats a sweet looking truck .. great job.. i would also like to know the back spacing perfect lip sizes IMO __________________ 1969 Chevrolet SWB C10, Restoring 2010 Ford F-350 Harley Davidson

04-04-2010, 03:26 PM	#9
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: "the ole 68' has come a long way" Wow! That truck is clean! Perfect stance and wheels! Very nice!

04-04-2010, 03:33 PM	#10
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: "the ole 68' has come a long way" Gorgeous! __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-04-2010, 05:15 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: "the ole 68' has come a long way" Awesome truck! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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