|
06-08-2014, 11:52 AM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Phoenix, AZ.
Posts: 9
|
Ultimate Rides 68 GMC
Hey everyone. My name is Nathan and ill be posting about a shop truck we're building over here in Phoenix. The shop is Ultimate Rides and the truck is a 68 GMC. It started life as a 3/4 ton long bed and will become a 1/2 ton short bed. There is a long list of modifications to come after we get it completely disassembled and some of the old sheet metal out of the way.
|
|
|
|
06-08-2014, 11:57 AM
|
#2 |
|
Loves all GMC trucks
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Columbia Mo
Posts: 4,435
|
Re: Ultimate Rides 68 GMC
Nate,
First, Welcome to the board from Kansas... Looks like a good start already. Good luck with the build. Ill check in to stay updated. Mike |
|
|
|
|
06-08-2014, 12:34 PM
|
#3 |
|
CAN'T FIX NOTHIN
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!!
Posts: 2,112
|
Re: Ultimate Rides 68 GMC
Is that a EXTRA LONG long bed ? Lol looks super duper long in that one pic , will make a cool truck ! Shortbed 68 do you have a idea of what you door logo is gonna look like ?
__________________
1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC |
|
|
|
|
06-08-2014, 12:35 PM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Spanish Fork Ut
Posts: 370
|
Re: Ultimate Rides 68 GMC
Yes sir welcome! Please show us all that you can. Is there going to be any major changes with the drive train?
__________________
" Dead Pumpkin" 67 Chevy short bed, 292 I6, 4spd manual. Fan of the "Slant Noses".  93' Toyota pickup 2WD 2dr and 32mpg. Daily driver. 300k+ Members I've met... Mister-B |
|
|
|
|
06-08-2014, 04:25 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Posts: 3,844
|
Re: Ultimate Rides 68 GMC
Sounds like a fun project. I'm in the middle of doing the same thing.
|
|
|
|
|
06-08-2014, 04:35 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Phoenix, AZ.
Posts: 9
|
Re: Ultimate Rides 68 GMC
Thank you for welcoming me guys. I have to agree with you 3ontree it does look super long in that picture. I haven't decided if I'm going to run a door logo yet or if i'll do something in the back window but I'm always open to suggestions.
Codez, I have an Ls 5.3L being built by RNR Custom Engines that will be backed by a 4l80e. I haven't decided on the rearend yet though. The machine shop is taking pictures along the way for me too so that I can post all aspects of the build. Thank you again guys and I'm very excited at becoming a part of the 67-72 community. |
|
|
|
|
06-10-2014, 09:34 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Phoenix, AZ.
Posts: 9
|
Re: Ultimate Rides 68 GMC
Half of it cut out.
|
|
|
|
|
06-21-2014, 06:15 PM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Phoenix, AZ.
Posts: 9
|
Ultimate Rides 68 GMC
Starting to mock up the front end and get an idea of what to do with the firewall and inner fenders. We've also been working on a frame/fab table in between customer trucks and the 68. I don't think I'm going to stick with the initial design for the firewall but it was just something I needed to get out of my head. What do you guys think? Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
|
|
|
|
|
06-21-2014, 07:52 PM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Farmville, Va
Posts: 3,026
|
Re: Ultimate Rides 68 GMC
nice looking project and welcome to the Forum
|
|
|
|
|
06-21-2014, 10:34 PM
|
#10 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: johnstown, NY
Posts: 2,393
|
Re: Ultimate Rides 68 GMC
Welcome. Looks like you guys are busy! Thanks for sharing the build.
|
|
|
|
|
12-27-2014, 12:41 AM
|
#11 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Phoenix, AZ.
Posts: 9
|
Re: Ultimate Rides 68 GMC
Hi everyone, sorry it's been so long since the last update. I have separated from Ultimate Rides and started my own shop. I recently got the truck setup in the garage and will be posting progress pictures soon. I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays!
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
