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TxSqueeze · 05-03-2010, 05:33 PM

Well, haven't been on this site in a while. Was going to do a 70 GMC but decided against it. And since have redone a 2002 Silverado. But now I am back, and this time I will be staying for a long time!! Went and picked this truck up Saturday.

68 SWB w/396 BB

Plans are to take the 396 out, and replace with a LS motor with some form of forced induction, probably turbo. Drop it, put some 20's on it, and paint it HOK Tangelo Pearl. So far the only rust I can find is the very corners of the floor pan, and the outer rockers. Will find alot more out when I get it sandblasted. Also need to do a 5 lug/disc swap up front. Anyone know the cheapest place I can get the parts from?? By the way, the big block is for-sale. Runs great, sounds great, I'm just an LS kind of guy! Anyways, on to the pics...

my67chevytruck · 05-03-2010, 05:36 PM

nice looking truck....

BB72CHEVKT · 05-03-2010, 05:47 PM

Nice truck. You need to be a site support to offer the big block for sale. Good luck with your build.

TxSqueeze · 05-03-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Nice truck. You need to be a site support to offer the big block for sale. Good luck with your build.

Where do I become a site supporter? Will probably be selling a bunch of little parts off of this thing.

Newtz67 · 05-03-2010, 05:57 PM

What a clean truck!

ratrod67 · 05-03-2010, 06:11 PM

Good looking truck! Got pics and info on the 396?

68fixeruper · 05-03-2010, 06:13 PM

lol super nice truck just sell me the truck

**lolife99** · 05-03-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TxSqueeze

Where do I become a site supporter? Will probably be selling a bunch of little parts off of this thing.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=8&a=17

Excellent deal for only $25/year.
Sweet truck, also!

TxSqueeze · 05-03-2010, 06:33 PM

Thanks for the comments guys! I think I got a pretty good buy on this one. Everything works on it as well, the lights, turn signals, brake lights, windshield wipers, gas gauge, oil pressure gauge, etc....everything! VERY happy with this one. Going to be a very fun project for me.

TxSqueeze · 05-03-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ratrod67

Good looking truck! Got pics and info on the 396?

I can get you some pics. What info are you looking for on it?

TxSqueeze · 05-03-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=8&a=17

Excellent deal for only $25/year.
Sweet truck, also!

Thanks! Will have to join.

ratrod67 · 05-03-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TxSqueeze

I can get you some pics. What info are you looking for on it?

Casting #'s for block and heads, Stock or hi-po? Price? I have a nice 5 lug drop set-up if your interested.

**burb71** · 05-03-2010, 06:55 PM

I want to see pics of the big block also.
A pic of the code stamped on the deck pad.

72BlckButy · 05-03-2010, 07:42 PM

Beautiful truck, and it looks like a great project. IMO I'm diggin' the color and overall look of the truck, but a drop and wheels will be a must.

Check out my build thread (Blank Slate) for the 4.5/6" drop we installed as well as the saga related to my wheels.

For me... change the rear bumper, drop it, new shoes, and drive it.

Can't wait to see what you turn out!

basemodel67 · 05-03-2010, 08:07 PM

If it is a factory BB truck, see if it has a Dana 60 rear in it... I'm trying to find out if they came in SWB trucks. Love the powder blue!

P.S. - The tail light trim will need to be replaced with the correct style for '68... then it will look a lot better! And that bumper has got to go in the dumpster.

big_al_71 · 05-03-2010, 09:20 PM

Al likes it.....

**leddzepp** · 05-03-2010, 09:29 PM

What project? All I see is a complete, ready to go truck. Beautiful color!

TxSqueeze · 05-03-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Beautiful truck, and it looks like a great project. IMO I'm diggin' the color and overall look of the truck, but a drop and wheels will be a must.

Check out my build thread (Blank Slate) for the 4.5/6" drop we installed as well as the saga related to my wheels.

For me... change the rear bumper, drop it, new shoes, and drive it.

Can't wait to see what you turn out!

Thanks, yeh, I'm thinking of just getting the wheels and drop on it, get the motor in, and just cruise it this color for a little bit. Your truck looks good man!

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Originally Posted by basemodel67

If it is a factory BB truck, see if it has a Dana 60 rear in it... I'm trying to find out if they came in SWB trucks. Love the powder blue!

P.S. - The tail light trim will need to be replaced with the correct style for '68... then it will look a lot better! And that bumper has got to go in the dumpster.

It has a 12 bolt in it. But it might have came with a Dana60 and when the previous owner was doing the 5 lug swap in the rear, just replaced it with the 12 bolt.
The trim is coming off the lights, and will never find their way back on!

Thanks for the comments guys.
Austin

**leddzepp** · 05-03-2010, 09:33 PM

Dana 60's came in 3/4 ton trucks. 12 bolts came in 1/2 ton trucks.

TxSqueeze · 05-03-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Dana 60's came in 3/4 ton trucks. 12 bolts came in 1/2 ton trucks.

Well there ya go!!

basemodel67 · 05-03-2010, 10:16 PM

NNNNNT! Wrong dudes! There were 6 lug D60's installed in these trucks from the factory. Yes, 99% of them did have the standard 12 bolt, but some had the 60.

I'm ugly, not dumb!

**leddzepp** · 05-03-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by basemodel67

NNNNNT! Wrong dudes! There were 6 lug D60's installed in these trucks from the factory. Yes, 99% of them did have the standard 12 bolt, but some had the 60.

I'm ugly, not dumb!

Never heard of this before....where did you come up with that information?

I'm not ugly, nor am I dumb.

Duncan and son · 05-03-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ratrod67

Good looking truck! Got pics and info on the 396?

X2 on 396

basemodel67 · 05-03-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Never heard of this before....where did you come up with that information?

I'm not ugly, nor am I dumb.

I'm was just guessing on the 99% part, but texanidiot had one in his truck, and a dude that has a mounted deer head for his avatar just did a post not too long ago about refurbishing one he got from a junkyard. They are out there, just not common. Someone please back me up on this!

P.S. - leddzepp, I'm not here to judge attractiveness, and if you like old trucks, I don't think you're dumb either!

TxSqueeze · 05-03-2010, 11:21 PM

I have some pics. Don't have any info off of it yet. Will try to get it tomorrow for ya'll.

A buddy of mine owns ABBOTT Racing Heads/Engines and he is trying to talk me out of selling the BB!! Says he can make some CRAZY power with it. Might just hold on to it.

05-03-2010, 05:33 PM	#1
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Bought a 68 swb... Well, haven't been on this site in a while. Was going to do a 70 GMC but decided against it. And since have redone a 2002 Silverado. But now I am back, and this time I will be staying for a long time!! Went and picked this truck up Saturday. 68 SWB w/396 BB Plans are to take the 396 out, and replace with a LS motor with some form of forced induction, probably turbo. Drop it, put some 20's on it, and paint it HOK Tangelo Pearl. So far the only rust I can find is the very corners of the floor pan, and the outer rockers. Will find alot more out when I get it sandblasted. Also need to do a 5 lug/disc swap up front. Anyone know the cheapest place I can get the parts from?? By the way, the big block is for-sale. Runs great, sounds great, I'm just an LS kind of guy! Anyways, on to the pics... __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

05-03-2010, 05:36 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Bought a 68 swb... nice looking 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

05-03-2010, 05:47 PM	#3
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Bought a 68 swb... Nice truck. You need to be a site support to offer the big block for sale. Good luck with your build. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

05-03-2010, 05:57 PM	#5
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Bought a 68 swb... What a clean truck! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

05-03-2010, 06:11 PM	#6
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Bought a 68 swb... Good looking truck! Got pics and info on the 396?

05-03-2010, 06:13 PM	#7
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Bought a 68 swb... lol super nice truck just sell me the truck

05-03-2010, 06:33 PM	#9
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Bought a 68 swb... Thanks for the comments guys! I think I got a pretty good buy on this one. Everything works on it as well, the lights, turn signals, brake lights, windshield wipers, gas gauge, oil pressure gauge, etc....everything! VERY happy with this one. Going to be a very fun project for me. __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress Last edited by TxSqueeze; 05-03-2010 at 06:36 PM.

05-03-2010, 06:55 PM	#13
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: Bought a 68 swb... I want to see pics of the big block also. A pic of the code stamped on the deck pad.

05-03-2010, 07:42 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Bought a 68 swb... Beautiful truck, and it looks like a great project. IMO I'm diggin' the color and overall look of the truck, but a drop and wheels will be a must. Check out my build thread (Blank Slate) for the 4.5/6" drop we installed as well as the saga related to my wheels. For me... change the rear bumper, drop it, new shoes, and drive it. Can't wait to see what you turn out! __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 05-03-2010 at 07:43 PM.

05-03-2010, 08:07 PM	#15
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: Bought a 68 swb... If it is a factory BB truck, see if it has a Dana 60 rear in it... I'm trying to find out if they came in SWB trucks. Love the powder blue! P.S. - The tail light trim will need to be replaced with the correct style for '68... then it will look a lot better! And that bumper has got to go in the dumpster. __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out! Last edited by basemodel67; 05-03-2010 at 08:09 PM.

05-03-2010, 09:20 PM	#16
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Bought a 68 swb... Al likes it..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-03-2010, 09:29 PM	#17
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,013	Re: Bought a 68 swb... What project? All I see is a complete, ready to go truck. Beautiful color! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-03-2010, 09:33 PM	#19
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,013	Re: Bought a 68 swb... Dana 60's came in 3/4 ton trucks. 12 bolts came in 1/2 ton trucks. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-03-2010, 10:16 PM	#21
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: Bought a 68 swb... NNNNNT! Wrong dudes! There were 6 lug D60's installed in these trucks from the factory. Yes, 99% of them did have the standard 12 bolt, but some had the 60. I'm ugly, not dumb! __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out! Last edited by basemodel67; 05-03-2010 at 10:18 PM.

05-03-2010, 11:21 PM	#25
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Bought a 68 swb... I have some pics. Don't have any info off of it yet. Will try to get it tomorrow for ya'll. A buddy of mine owns ABBOTT Racing Heads/Engines and he is trying to talk me out of selling the BB!! Says he can make some CRAZY power with it. Might just hold on to it. __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress



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