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XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-03-2011, 02:56 PM

Hi everyone, I have been working on this while it was my DD for almost a year. Finally started taking it apart. This site is awesome, there is so much info in one place. I thought it was a good time to post some pics. This is when I bought it.
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Still have lots to do.

67chevy1series · 08-04-2011, 02:56 AM

cool!!

whitelightnin92 · 08-04-2011, 03:06 AM

looks pretty straight and rust free

oldblue1968chevy · 08-04-2011, 11:10 PM

sweet whats the plan of attack

1972hays · 08-05-2011, 02:09 AM

thats a cool truck im just starting on building my 68 from a 68 GMC cab its Going to be a chevy when im done

XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-05-2011, 09:12 AM

Thanks for the comments. plans right now include an 85' donor, for cross member swap, power steering. I will also be changing out the 307 for a 327. Converting from column to floor shift. Trying my best to stay motivated. will take some new pics later today after work. its FRIDAY!

XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-06-2011, 01:21 PM

More pics. the 307 thats coming out.
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rocker panels replaced
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new shocks installed.
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-06-2011, 02:16 PM

Here is the 67' 3/4 ton that will be donating its 327, 4 speed, and some other parts.
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and the 85' for the crossmember (for disc brakes)
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-07-2011, 03:20 PM

Got my glass out this morning

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some surface rust in the lower front corners, but not too bad.
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-07-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by whitelightnin92

looks pretty straight and rust free

Thanks whitelightnin its a texas truck, so I got lucky. the only thing I had to replace was the rockers. Got any pics of what your workin on?

heeroyue2002 · 08-07-2011, 07:45 PM

whats the gas tank from

whitelightnin92 · 08-07-2011, 10:12 PM

heres two of my build threads. dont want to whore up your thread with my pics lol

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=477296
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=476293

XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-08-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by heeroyue2002

whats the gas tank from

That is one of those blazer tanks from LMC. more work than their worth since you have to cut one if the cross sills under the bed floor

72SWBChevy · 08-08-2011, 10:45 AM

Looking good, nice and rust free cab!! Sweet find.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-08-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 72SWBChevy

Looking good, nice and rust free cab!! Sweet find.

Thanks man. I wish I had your welding skills.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-08-2011, 07:19 PM

This is what color I'll be using. It started out a GM color called autumn nightmist, but it has been altered a bit. what do ya'll think?
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72SWBChevy · 08-08-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

Thanks man. I wish I had your welding skills.

Practice...practice. Start on some old sheetmetal, and just take you time. If you need help just ask.

VA72C10 · 08-08-2011, 07:47 PM

Nice project and I really like the color! Something different!!!

67chevy1series · 08-08-2011, 11:49 PM

cool truck is the 67 donating its fenders?

XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-09-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice project and I really like the color! Something different!!!

Thanks VA72C10. Thats what I like about the color too.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-09-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

cool truck is the 67 donating its fenders?

Wont be using those fenders on this project, the PO cut the lowers off, not just the outer skin.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-11-2011, 02:04 PM

Going to pull motor out today I hope. wanting to remove engine/trans together. I did a few searches on it, but getting some conflicting info. some say it can be done others say no. not able to find info on my combo (327 / ms 420) I have everything disconnected that should be. not sure if the trans will clear the rear cross member. any advice would be great. Oh almost forgot this is my first engine pull. thanks in advance.

72SWBChevy · 08-11-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

Going to pull motor out today I hope. wanting to remove engine/trans together. I did a few searches on it, but getting some conflicting info. some say it can be done others say no. not able to find info on my combo (327 / ms 420) I have everything disconnected that should be. not sure if the trans will clear the rear cross member. any advice would be great. Oh almost forgot this is my first engine pull. thanks in advance.

It can be done, it will help to have a tilter/leveler(thing with the black crank handle) attached to your hosit, so you can change the angle as the engine is coming out. You have the front clip off...right?
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-11-2011, 02:38 PM

Thanks 72SWBCHEVY. I do have the load leveler, and thanks for the core support tip. right now the hood is off, but not core support. I thought it looked like it might hit rear motor mount support. (cross member ?)

XxCHEVYMANxX · 08-11-2011, 02:57 PM

just didnt look like much clearance from above or below.
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trying to work smarter not harder

08-03-2011, 02:56 PM	#1
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	68' Chevy c10 Hi everyone, I have been working on this while it was my DD for almost a year. Finally started taking it apart. This site is awesome, there is so much info in one place. I thought it was a good time to post some pics. This is when I bought it. Still have lots to do. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

08-04-2011, 02:56 AM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68' Chevy c10 cool!!

08-04-2011, 03:06 AM	#3
whitelightnin92 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greenwood, DE Posts: 72	Re: 68' Chevy c10 looks pretty straight and rust free __________________ 06 ECSB 4X4 L33 HO 3.73s 15.56@89.9 STOCK 92 K1500 TBI350vortec(too much to list) 69 C10 short fleetside(under construction) 72 C10 short stepside(almost driveable)

08-04-2011, 11:10 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 68' Chevy c10 sweet whats the plan of attack __________________ 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

08-05-2011, 02:09 AM	#5
1972hays Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: A****er ca Posts: 475	Re: 68' Chevy c10 thats a cool truck im just starting on building my 68 from a 68 GMC cab its Going to be a chevy when im done __________________ 72 chevrolet 4wd 350/350 swb fleet green mean army machine

08-05-2011, 09:12 AM	#6
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Thanks for the comments. plans right now include an 85' donor, for cross member swap, power steering. I will also be changing out the 307 for a 327. Converting from column to floor shift. Trying my best to stay motivated. will take some new pics later today after work. its FRIDAY! __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

08-06-2011, 01:21 PM	#7
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 More pics. the 307 thats coming out. rocker panels replaced new shocks installed. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

08-06-2011, 02:16 PM	#8
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Here is the 67' 3/4 ton that will be donating its 327, 4 speed, and some other parts. and the 85' for the crossmember (for disc brakes) __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

08-07-2011, 03:20 PM	#9
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Got my glass out this morning some surface rust in the lower front corners, but not too bad. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

08-07-2011, 07:45 PM	#11
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: 68' Chevy c10 whats the gas tank from __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

08-07-2011, 10:12 PM	#12
whitelightnin92 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greenwood, DE Posts: 72	Re: 68' Chevy c10 heres two of my build threads. dont want to whore up your thread with my pics lol http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=477296 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=476293 __________________ 06 ECSB 4X4 L33 HO 3.73s 15.56@89.9 STOCK 92 K1500 TBI350vortec(too much to list) 69 C10 short fleetside(under construction) 72 C10 short stepside(almost driveable)

08-08-2011, 10:45 AM	#14
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Looking good, nice and rust free cab!! Sweet find. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

08-08-2011, 07:19 PM	#16
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 This is what color I'll be using. It started out a GM color called autumn nightmist, but it has been altered a bit. what do ya'll think? __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

08-08-2011, 07:47 PM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Nice project and I really like the color! Something different!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-08-2011, 11:49 PM	#19
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68' Chevy c10 cool truck is the 67 donating its fenders?



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08-11-2011, 02:04 PM	#22
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Going to pull motor out today I hope. wanting to remove engine/trans together. I did a few searches on it, but getting some conflicting info. some say it can be done others say no. not able to find info on my combo (327 / ms 420) I have everything disconnected that should be. not sure if the trans will clear the rear cross member. any advice would be great. Oh almost forgot this is my first engine pull. thanks in advance. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

08-11-2011, 02:38 PM	#24
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Thanks 72SWBCHEVY. I do have the load leveler, and thanks for the core support tip. right now the hood is off, but not core support. I thought it looked like it might hit rear motor mount support. (cross member ?) __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project) Last edited by XxCHEVYMANxX; 08-11-2011 at 02:50 PM. Reason: all sheet metal is not off

08-11-2011, 02:57 PM	#25
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 just didnt look like much clearance from above or below. trying to work smarter not harder __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

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