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01-10-2011, 12:29 PM
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Location: Napa, CA
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Intro and pics of my build
Another try at posting my images...
Hello everyone, -I will try this again, just spent two hours downloading pics, typing a big description etc, then the screen said I couldn't complete because there was something wrong with my log in!? Anyway, so here is a quick description then I will post pics... I bought a 68 SWB truck from the forum "trucks for sale" section of this forum. Probably paid a little more for it than I should have, and some of the descriptions weren't totally accurate, but I had the 'bug' bad and wanted to get started. Pretty much a rust free truck (replaced the passenger rocker though), and straight with bad paint. I ended up removing the BBC and TH400, and blasted and painted the frame and truck (turns out there was quite a bit of bondo). Pretty straight forward build plan to be a very nice driver. I removed the factory heat/fan and smoothed that section of the firewall. I smoothed the cab seam along the top rear portion of the cab. I filled the gas filler hole, and filled the factory side marker lights and replaced with factory cut out/lights from a 69 camaro. I am taking it to the mechanics shop this week to install a 5.3 with 4l60e from a 2005 avalanche (28K miles) this week. Then replace the rear drums with wilwoods (still waiting on parts - CPP!!) , measure and then I will order 20" 8.5 front and 10 rear Boyd Espada wheels. I have wilwood D52 front brakes and new booster etc (CPP) installed, One piece products window kit with power, Boyd's welding under bed fuel tank with pump and sending unit. Will install Vintage heat and air, newer chevy truck seats (with integrated seat belts)...Pic coming My dad 'supervising' the BBC &Th400 removal   My 69 camaro with billet marker lights. I copied these for my truck marker lights  Ryan Hubbard's billet dash - un painted for now... kinda like it  Removed heater and smoothed firewall   Bed fill for Boyd's welding tank. the bed is a little rough, but will have a flush mount roll up cover  Boyd's welding fuel tank  My donor motor and trans in the back ground. install this week hopefully  One piece products tinted window kit with power option  New wilwoods behind old wheels. Will order Boyd Espada when I finish the rear wilwood swap and can accurately measure backspacing etc.  misc       
Last edited by CHP c-10; 01-11-2011 at 02:13 AM. Reason: proper pic post |
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01-10-2011, 12:37 PM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Oh, want to add, that since I complained about CPP in the review section, I will give props to the vendors that I have used so far with excellent service and products:
Summit racing - Auto meter gauges Jegs - dynamat Boyd's welding - under bed fuel tank with pump and sending unit ENTROPY radiator - learned of him from this forum, LS set up rad. w/ twin fans One Piece Products - smoked window kit with power window option LMC - many different items Treaddepot.com- Toyo Proxes II tires 255/45r20 and 295/40R20 Ryan Hubbard - billet aluminum dash -smooth order once I got ahold of him. Current Performance - wire harness strip and computer program |
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01-10-2011, 12:52 PM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Duh
Last edited by CHP c-10; 01-11-2011 at 02:17 AM. |
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01-10-2011, 12:53 PM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Oops, looks like I made another mistake with pics... will try again
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01-10-2011, 01:00 PM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
fixed the pics!
Last edited by CHP c-10; 01-11-2011 at 02:15 AM. |
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01-10-2011, 01:03 PM
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Location: Napa, CA
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Finally know how to post pics. Only took me four tries and a couple hours.
Sad thing is that is how efficient I am with my build too!! Last edited by CHP c-10; 01-11-2011 at 02:17 AM. |
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01-10-2011, 01:26 PM
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Location: Charlotte, NC
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Looking good, keep the pics coming.
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01-10-2011, 02:01 PM
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Location: Salt Lake City UT
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
The billet dash photo looks interesting. Mind posting a link to the site?.....
found out he's a vendor on this site...... Last edited by dan76; 01-10-2011 at 02:05 PM. Reason: update |
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01-10-2011, 02:18 PM
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dazed and confused
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
looks good!!!
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01-10-2011, 02:35 PM
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motor exploder
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Nice work so far - what is the name/color of that paint. Looks good. I also have a Boyd Welding tank, it is a very nice piece and he was great to deal with.
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01-10-2011, 03:17 PM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Thanks guys.
Adam, The color is a PPG 2007 Mercedes Benz color used on almost all models. It is like a pewter metallic, but the actual name was german sounding and I can't remember. I went to the paint store and got the name from their chip/color book after seeing the car color in person. I will try to find it for you. Jonathan |
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01-11-2011, 12:37 AM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
wow, i wish my truck look like that.
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01-11-2011, 01:04 AM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
chp-c10 ocly copy and paste the img link from each pic back to this site for the pics to show up.
truck looks good
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01-11-2011, 02:21 AM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Bump just 'cause I fixed the pics...
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01-11-2011, 02:45 AM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
I know these are a little off topic, but we are all 'car guys/gals' and I know I like pics of all kinds of rides, so now that I figured out how to post pics- my two other rides.
 
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01-11-2011, 02:54 AM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Quote:
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01-11-2011, 04:35 AM
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chevy runs deep
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Nice color
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01-11-2011, 08:52 AM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Love the yellow on the camaro. My 70 C-10 is yellow already, but I'd like to freshen it up with something bright like that.
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01-11-2011, 09:08 AM
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One day.....
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Location: Ocala, FL.
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Truck looks great! Love the Camaro!
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01-11-2011, 09:12 AM
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Where's my beer?
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Man, I'd love to have any of your 3 rides, but I have to say, at the risk of getting flamed here, the Camaro is my favorite. Sweet Rides!
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01-11-2011, 09:38 AM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
that Camaro is perfect! Love what you are doing on the truck! And the Espada's are a wheel I was considering for my build as well - good taste.
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01-11-2011, 09:39 AM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Is that Cobra a kit or the real deal?
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01-11-2011, 11:21 AM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Hey guys, Thanks for the nice words.
RaceAGMC- FYI, the color of my camaro is PPG Lemon Ice. It is a very 'pure' bright yellow without any orange or neon tint. The bugs love it too! Leon- I wish it was a real one - I would sell it to buy more cars! The original cobras are so valuable it wouldn't be too wise to actually drive it (which is what I am all about) so I really would sell it and buy a Factory Five replica, which is what I have. Modern frame and suspension, 510 hp small block and 2250lbs - makes for a lot of fun! Kinda going the other way with my truck. I want a spirited, but mild mannered daily driver type truck. Stock 5.3 efi, turn the key and go! Can't wait... |
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01-11-2011, 11:25 AM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
I'll gladly come pick up that BB-400 combo from u ..: )
why not a tilt column with all that custom work ? Posted via Mobile Device
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01-11-2011, 11:28 AM
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Re: Intro and pics of my build
Haha, I know that is the truth!
I love what you are doing! I will be watching this thread....post more pics of the Camaro, too (please).
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