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darkhorse970 · 08-07-2013, 07:55 PM

Well, after a couple of years of collecting parts, developing a plan, changing the plan, and changing the plan again...I guess its time that I start a build thread. Bear with me, it will not be a super fast build, super high budget, or anything cutting edge, but I do think it will be FUN! The name "Vulgar Display of Power" has many meanings, but it is basically a reference to a traffic ticket I once received and the inherent "tire spinning" nature of a big block equipped truck, on normal street tires.

The story begins with me walking the aisles at Pate Swap Meet 2010 looking for anything interesting. I drove 300 miles with a load of parts and a Honda XR250 to sell, and ended up making a deal to trade the dirt bike for this truck...with a guy who lives 30 miles from me! This is what it looked like when I first saw it.

Here is the rendering that got my wheels turning many years ago (late 80s?) from Classic Trucks magazine, Radical Renderings. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have a 67-68 short stepper, at some point in my life!

My build plan has evolved over time from a simple, lowered driver to the current "COPO Concept", which I am basing around a 1967 427BB. It will be static dropped 4.5/6, and I will have multiple sets of tires and wheels to change the look up from time to time. Like everything I have ever built or owned, it will be driven!!

darkhorse970 · 08-07-2013, 08:05 PM

After getting it home and spending several months trying to decide how far to take the build, a good friend and I blew it apart to begin doing the necessary rust repair.

We built some cab dollies, and went to work.

At the same time we cleaned and painted the frame to begin the suspension, brakes, etc...

darkhorse970 · 08-07-2013, 08:31 PM

The main engine parts came from a couple of my good friend's BB parts stashes, and the rest are all new. Nothing radical, just a 10.5:1, closed chamber head, hydraulic flat tappet 427 big block. It is assembled and we should get to hear it roar in the next week or two.

darkhorse970 · 08-07-2013, 09:12 PM

One of the wheel ideas...

And the Craigslist find that made it possible...

**68 Four on the Floor** · 08-07-2013, 09:16 PM

Good looking start

SeTx67 · 08-07-2013, 09:25 PM

Can't wait to see how it turns out. I'll follow along
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C10-Rat · 08-07-2013, 09:33 PM

I like the truck, the plans and the name...."Vulgar Display of Power"..... \m/

67chevy1series · 08-08-2013, 04:41 AM

So your a pantera fan huh?!

right on!! And I love the idea! Keep the pics coming!
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Gus350 · 08-08-2013, 08:26 AM

Love the big block ....Sighning on for this one

darkhorse970 · 08-08-2013, 08:37 AM

Thanks for the encouragement guys. I have certainly been a Pantera fan for many years, but the truck name goes deeper than that. Before that album was even released, while in Daytona, FL during Bike Week, I was showing a buddy how to perform a "drag race style rolling burnout" on my Harley. I failed to notice the unmarked police car behind me and got a ticket for "Vulgar Display of Power". I had never heard of such a charge, but with that in mind, I think it fits this truck pretty well.

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So your a Pantera fan huh?!

right on!! And I love the idea! Keep the pics coming!
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Originally Posted by C10-Rat

I like the truck, the plans and the name...."Vulgar Display of Power"..... \m/

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Originally Posted by SeTx67

Can't wait to see how it turns out. I'll follow along
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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Good looking start

I need to get my Boyd Welding fuel tank mounted and plumbed completely, then I will have a complete rolling chassis. More pics when thats done.

Low Elco · 08-08-2013, 01:01 PM

Love it- I'd have framed the ticket!

69CST-V · 08-08-2013, 03:48 PM

Neat concept. I'm in for the build. Nice work

**Tom Vogel** · 08-09-2013, 10:07 AM

LOVE the wheel and hubcap combo!

808_67C10 · 08-09-2013, 11:55 AM

Me too, I love the concept. Always liked the simple hot rod!
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darkhorse970 · 08-09-2013, 12:01 PM

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Me too, I love the concept. Always liked the simple hot rod!
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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

LOVE the wheel and hubcap combo!

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Neat concept. I'm in for the build. Nice work

Thanks guys. I expect to make some progress in the next month or so. I will post pics when there's more to show.
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superchomper2003 · 08-09-2013, 09:11 PM

Nice looking start. Haha thats crazy about the ticket. Ready for you to get this dude together and hear it in person!

67_C-30 · 08-09-2013, 10:05 PM

Awesome project! If you EVER get ready to get rid of these '68 chrome caps, please let me know! My truck came with them, and its about the only I'm missing for it.

darkhorse970 · 08-09-2013, 10:18 PM

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Awesome project! If you EVER get ready to get rid of these '68 chrome caps, please let me know! My truck came with them, and its about the only I'm missing for it.

Thanks! It's funny about those chrome caps, I lucked up on them on Dallas Craigslist. I can't imagine that I will sell them, but if I do I will keep you in mind.
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gdavis · 08-10-2013, 07:52 PM

Theirs nothing better than having a rolling chassis. I workes about 6 months to get that far. I am now at a stage where I can see the end.

Tinkermc · 08-10-2013, 08:11 PM

Please tell me about your wheels they r too kool.

darkhorse970 · 08-10-2013, 11:57 PM

Tinkermc, The wheels shown above are just 15x8 factory style wheels w/factory '68 chrome c-10 hub caps. I have 15x7s for the front. Beyond these I have a set of truck rally wheels in the same sizes, and plans to get a set of billet 20s or 18/20s also. I like swapping wheels and tires to change the look of a vehicle occasionally.
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Hardesty454 · 08-11-2013, 12:54 AM

Looks good!
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67ctener · 08-11-2013, 02:01 PM

Can't wait to see this, great idea
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CC69Rat · 08-11-2013, 09:51 PM

Subscribed.. love the ole Big Blocks.
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STOCKISH · 08-11-2013, 11:18 PM

Going to be sweet. Love the Big Block.

08-07-2013, 07:55 PM	#1
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	'68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Well, after a couple of years of collecting parts, developing a plan, changing the plan, and changing the plan again...I guess its time that I start a build thread. Bear with me, it will not be a super fast build, super high budget, or anything cutting edge, but I do think it will be FUN! The name "Vulgar Display of Power" has many meanings, but it is basically a reference to a traffic ticket I once received and the inherent "tire spinning" nature of a big block equipped truck, on normal street tires. The story begins with me walking the aisles at Pate Swap Meet 2010 looking for anything interesting. I drove 300 miles with a load of parts and a Honda XR250 to sell, and ended up making a deal to trade the dirt bike for this truck...with a guy who lives 30 miles from me! This is what it looked like when I first saw it. Here is the rendering that got my wheels turning many years ago (late 80s?) from Classic Trucks magazine, Radical Renderings. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have a 67-68 short stepper, at some point in my life! My build plan has evolved over time from a simple, lowered driver to the current "COPO Concept", which I am basing around a 1967 427BB. It will be static dropped 4.5/6, and I will have multiple sets of tires and wheels to change the look up from time to time. Like everything I have ever built or owned, it will be driven!! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

08-07-2013, 08:05 PM	#2
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power After getting it home and spending several months trying to decide how far to take the build, a good friend and I blew it apart to begin doing the necessary rust repair. We built some cab dollies, and went to work. At the same time we cleaned and painted the frame to begin the suspension, brakes, etc... __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

08-07-2013, 08:31 PM	#3
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power The main engine parts came from a couple of my good friend's BB parts stashes, and the rest are all new. Nothing radical, just a 10.5:1, closed chamber head, hydraulic flat tappet 427 big block. It is assembled and we should get to hear it roar in the next week or two. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941 Last edited by darkhorse970; 08-07-2013 at 08:54 PM.

08-07-2013, 09:12 PM	#4
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power One of the wheel ideas... And the Craigslist find that made it possible... __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

08-07-2013, 09:16 PM	#5
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Good looking start

08-07-2013, 09:25 PM	#6
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Can't wait to see how it turns out. I'll follow along Posted via Mobile Device

08-07-2013, 09:33 PM	#7
C10-Rat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Crosby, Tx Posts: 26	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power I like the truck, the plans and the name...."Vulgar Display of Power"..... \m/ __________________ 1970 CHEVY SWB 454BBC TH350

08-08-2013, 04:41 AM	#8
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power So your a pantera fan huh?! right on!! And I love the idea! Keep the pics coming! Posted via Mobile Device

08-08-2013, 08:26 AM	#9
Gus350 68 C 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Advance ,Mo Posts: 554	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Love the big block ....Sighning on for this one __________________ Kevin "Life is Hard But its Harder when your Stupid" John Wayne 68 C10 70 C20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=602326#

08-08-2013, 01:01 PM	#11
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Love it- I'd have framed the ticket! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-08-2013, 03:48 PM	#12
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Neat concept. I'm in for the build. Nice work __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

08-09-2013, 10:07 AM	#13
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power LOVE the wheel and hubcap combo!

08-09-2013, 11:55 AM	#14
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Me too, I love the concept. Always liked the simple hot rod! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

08-09-2013, 09:11 PM	#16
superchomper2003 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 118	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Nice looking start. Haha thats crazy about the ticket. Ready for you to get this dude together and hear it in person! __________________ 71 LSX Build Thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=591365

08-09-2013, 10:05 PM	#17
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Awesome project! If you EVER get ready to get rid of these '68 chrome caps, please let me know! My truck came with them, and its about the only I'm missing for it. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!



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08-10-2013, 07:52 PM	#19
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Theirs nothing better than having a rolling chassis. I workes about 6 months to get that far. I am now at a stage where I can see the end. __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

08-10-2013, 08:11 PM	#20
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Please tell me about your wheels they r too kool.

08-10-2013, 11:57 PM	#21
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Tinkermc, The wheels shown above are just 15x8 factory style wheels w/factory '68 chrome c-10 hub caps. I have 15x7s for the front. Beyond these I have a set of truck rally wheels in the same sizes, and plans to get a set of billet 20s or 18/20s also. I like swapping wheels and tires to change the look of a vehicle occasionally. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941 Last edited by darkhorse970; 08-11-2013 at 04:40 AM.

08-11-2013, 12:54 AM	#22
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Looks good! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

08-11-2013, 02:01 PM	#23
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Can't wait to see this, great idea Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

08-11-2013, 09:51 PM	#24
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Subscribed.. love the ole Big Blocks. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-11-2013, 11:18 PM	#25
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: '68 COPO Concept - Vulgar Display of Power Going to be sweet. Love the Big Block. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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