My 68 c10
 

ONCE WAS LONG BED CONVERTED
http://i48.tinypic.com/9s4fw4.jpg
YESTERDAY 11/21/09 i received my 68 c10 short-fleet. I gave it up my 1964 Malibu chevelle ss 2 door coupe for this truck. I have many plans for this it is going to be a long term project truck im only 17 and in high school as a senior and money is limited (side job money) and just excited to get it going down the road.

truck is called crooked because some said it is crooked which is not all body lines line up correctly. so now my dad (kevsclassics) said it is crooked.

here are some pics

http://i48.tinypic.com/246qooj.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/2u4h3jr.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/2lk3aj5.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/8xsx7l.jpg

We got it started up the same day we received it now im concentrating on making it a well running truck.




someday it'll look this low ^-^(photoshop bags)
http://i50.tinypic.com/2dumgq0.jpg

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thats clean man!! good luck with getting it running well too!!!

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Do you have pics of the Malibu?

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very nice truck....welcome from Miami!!!

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Needed alot of work-belongs to my dad now
http://i48.tinypic.com/wvphf6.jpg

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Awesome to see another young gun here on the boards! I just graduated high school and am about to begin rust repair on mine now that I have all of my mechanical issues sorted. Go and make a build thread once you get the chance!

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looks like a 50th annv truck to me... got any photos of the SPID (option sheet in glove box)?

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naah i didnt take pictures of it ill take some tomorrow and post them.

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Welcome to the Forum! Cool truck!

I love those black plates. Looks like its got alot of nice original stuff, the column shifter and the air injection reactor system is still hooked up.

I don't understand the go-low part, but thats just me. Good Luck!

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Welcome to the board! Are you gonna paint it?

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I Just LOVE 68 Chevy trucks! Yours is gonna be COOL!

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:welcome2: to the board, and I think you got the better deal on the trade... :D

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:ennyd::chevy:WELCOME FROM YOUR DAD:chevy::ennyd:

Yes I am so proud to see how happy you are with your truck "Crooked".
The look on your face when you finally had it in your possession priceless.
Ok guys this truck has been parked since 2003 Jesse got this truck Sat. As of today he has it running and brakes. Well I,ll let him tell you guys what he's doing.
Son you got excellent taste in Cars and Trucks and I Know someday Crooked is gonna be a Show Stopper.

Here's my favorite pic.There's Jesse taking pics of Crooked.
http://i45.tinypic.com/sm3ns4.jpg

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Intro's Intro's Intro's Intro's Intro's Intro's, Jesse Make sure you swap in out to 5 lug,that way you can slap on the Intros when your dad takes out the Impala!:metal::metal::metal::metal:Keep on burping!

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Looks Like a 50th to me !! Welcome to the club!!! Wonder if it used to be a lwb ? Very nice project either way . Maybe someday dad will let you buy the chevelle back too!

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cleaned out the gas tank today ran some new gas lines and brakes.
and yes it used to be a long bed.
and thanks to my dad for getting this truck for me =D


heres a pic of the options. not to many. debating if is a real 50...
http://i48.tinypic.com/dx1wuv.jpg

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The paint code will tell you if it is. I think that's the correct code for it, it might be 541 though, or 545, I honestly can't remember. Someone else who knows will chime in.

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Looks nice anymore pics

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It is indeed a 50th that's the right paint code. Congrats!!!!!

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Nice ride, IT's nice to see the young members take interest, welcome to the group, chevy's forever

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today i got alot stuff done to it we no longer have to push it in and out of shops. we can drive it =D
i am still learning how to drive a 3 on the tree it is getting easy and getting the hang of it.

today i got the exhaust in =D sound great but not completly installed yet.

put a drive line in and put a shrowed in.
here are some pics of the truck so far. now saving up for primer and filler and sandpaper =DD


http://i45.tinypic.com/v7uk4i.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/33b0fpc.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/23usc4m.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/2sb348o.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/2ppmpf6.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/2a8qam1.jpg

CUTTING THE CROSS-MEMBER FOR THE EXHAUST TO RUN THROUGH
http://i47.tinypic.com/2dub6ts.jpg

SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE SHOPS AND MY DAD FOR HELPING ME ALONG THROUGH THIS BUILD.
http://i46.tinypic.com/2qtfsip.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/dpxn4n.jpg

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Sorry Rene but he's got his eyes on your steelies and wide whites. :lol::lol::lol:

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sure do ^_^
THEY WOULD LOOK NICE!

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Got alot more done today clean the frame and engine compartment everything is looking good now. Just needs some primer now and it would look really great =D

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some pics from today.
http://i45.tinypic.com/s48eqf.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/66vqrb.jpg
COUPLE DAYS BEFORE
http://i47.tinypic.com/ff0ao5.jpg
TODAY AFTER(STILL GOING TO PAINT SOME PIECES AND BRACKETS)
http://i48.tinypic.com/2e2i87p.jpg

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Thats a great truck you got nice to see another high schooler on here plus one from Cali. I'm a sophmore right now in hs and been workn on my truck for about two years now off and on but its almost there. Keep up the good work.

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Jesse,
I love your truck, man. That is a great starting point. Its EXACTLY what I was looking for before I found my '46. You're a lucky young guy, congratulations.

I didn't read through your entire thread so I don't know what your plans for it are, but if you're like most young guys you are thinking of MORE POWER. I can relate, but the straight six can look cool too. And if your budget doesn't let you think about it seriously then I have a suggestion that I personally think is SO damn nice. I got these pictures from this site. This engine is a 292 and the truck is a '68 obviously but fully pimped out appearance wise.

Anyway, you could easily duplicate this with a LOT of elbow grease, some select parts off Craigslist, maybe a polishing wheel from Harbor Freight and some Krylon. Hope it gives you ideas. Best, Dan

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THAT truck looks great im not into power so i guess im not like most kids my age.
im into lower

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Hi Jesse, thanks for the update and pitcures keep going.

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just checkin up on your build man lookin good
bags and power bags and power =)

kinda sucks for me neither of them go hand n hand lol

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lol nah im koo with my 307

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looks good! congrats!

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Jesse, I think the 307 will have plenty of power for you if it's not worn to the point of needing a rebuild. Even if it does, a mostly stock rebuild using a kit from someplace like PAW is pretty cheap. Just a nice dual plane intake manifold, headers & HEI will make it a solid runner mechanically. Personally, I'd clean it up too and put "go fast" accessories like polished valve covers on it, but that's just my $.02. Best, Dan

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hopefully you were a well informed buyer, but the spid indicates it was originally a 127" wheel base which means long bed. Nice truck though, should make for a good project.

EDIT: Sorry didn't see that you caught it was a lwb. I vote big block.

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yeah it was converted. from a long bed to short bed.

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Hey Yepo you should have posted this pic first.
http://i48.tinypic.com/9s4fw4.jpg

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Congrats on your truck! I'm sure its gonna be a showstopper! Where can I find the "thriftmaster" decals that are on the valve covers? Are they original? Who reproduces them? I have a base 307, and I would like to put them on if it was that way from the factory.

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im actually not sure about those decals to be honest ill do some researching
i am going to put some other valve covers on.

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got a lil more done to it today. just took off wheels clean brakes and what not not much painted the frame and the botttom of engine and oil pan looks cleaner.
doing it slowly.

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looking good....