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**CC69Rat** · 06-25-2012, 09:52 PM

Werent you the one that posted about giving him your black 67 ? Good plan

I'm diggin the 68 too.. Now, if he wants to bag it, you gotta let him. That's part of the deal, right? Big stereo, step notch .. help him make this truck what he wants.

Good luck on the build.

19673ontree · 06-25-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Werent you the one that posted about giving him your black 67 ? Good plan

I'm diggin the 68 too.. Now, if he wants to bag it, you gotta let him. That's part of the deal, right? Big stereo, step notch .. help him make this truck what he wants.

Good luck on the build.

YEP ! thats the deal ! he get's to fix it anyway he want's ! but I get to buy all the part's and do all the work LOL

big_al_71 · 06-25-2012, 11:10 PM

Wow that's a great truck to do a dropmember and drive the heck out of it
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**KevsClassics** · 06-26-2012, 12:45 AM

Very nice truck. I can see in your son's eyes he loves that truck. Reminds me of when my son got his truck.

502ms · 06-26-2012, 08:31 AM

Congrats! Great find!! I agree, dm it and have a blast
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**CC69Rat** · 06-26-2012, 08:40 AM

Yep.. talk about learning about suspension! I say dm, font and rear.
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19673ontree · 06-26-2012, 09:10 PM

ordered lowering coils (HE IS ON A BUDGET) I put him 4 new tires on the stock rims cleaned the rims and spray painted them silver , he got to looking around and found my 59 corvette hubcaps guess this will be his rolling stock for a while

**CC69Rat** · 06-26-2012, 09:15 PM

Idea.. sell me that Camaro and buy him a drop member and some 20/22 in billets?

That would work! !

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VA72C10 · 06-26-2012, 09:15 PM

Looking better already! What drop on the springs?

**CC69Rat** · 06-26-2012, 09:28 PM

I agree, that is a straight old truck! Have you set him up with a build thread on it? Does he have his own forum ID ? That might be kinda cool so he could receive all the encouragement that we all know he'll get from this group

19673ontree · 06-26-2012, 09:46 PM

gonna drop it 4'' front 6'' rear , no he hasnt registered yet will tell him ,,,

VA72C10 · 06-26-2012, 09:51 PM

So are you doing spindles/discs on the front then too?

19673ontree · 06-26-2012, 09:52 PM

you know its hard to find a pretty good ole 67 or 68 short fleet anymore ,,,,,

19673ontree · 06-26-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

So are you doing spindles/discs on the front then too?

not right now , his budget is GONE ! i'm gonna lower it fix the floors and rockers and he is gonna ride it ! AND LIKE IT !

VA72C10 · 06-26-2012, 09:57 PM

So how are you doing 4/6?

19673ontree · 06-26-2012, 10:01 PM

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So how are you doing 4/6?

just lowering springs

VA72C10 · 06-26-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 19673ontree

just lowering springs

cool, let us know where you find the 4" for the front...I've been told 3" is the most you can do and are actually sold....I know hotchkis says 4" online but then they actually sell you a spindle w/ a drop spring according to others on here....

LEX · 06-26-2012, 10:09 PM

That's a great looking truck and those Vette poverty caps fit it very well. It'll look awesome once lowered on those.

19673ontree · 06-26-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

cool, let us know where you find the 4" for the front...I've been told 3" is the most you can do and are actually sold....I know hotchkis says 4" online but then they actually sell you a spindle w/ a drop spring according to others on here....

well if it ends up 3'' or 4'' in front that will be fine , just so its lowered he will be happy , i'm sure at a later date he will buy disks and spindles ,,,

bulldog2513 · 06-26-2012, 10:44 PM

i have 3 inch drop springs on mine and fabricated 4 inch hangers for my rear drop. i am going to have to find an underslung rear end or fab my existing one to get the remaining drop i want. 4 inches on the shackles make them hit my bed, but i have an 88, so you may want to check and double check the clearance

JohnT71 · 06-26-2012, 10:59 PM

Good looking truck, congrats!!

**Boog** · 06-27-2012, 06:18 AM

That's a good looking 68. It's the same color combo 68 that my girlfriend drove to school back then. It's the truck that caught my attention and never left. Hers was the 327 and auto. That truck is long gone but I kept the girl. It's been 41 years now.
Just the initial cleanup helped your truck a lot. It's only getting better.
Enjoy the time with the son. Once he hits the streets you probably won't see him much anymore.

Oh and buy him some britches will ya...

big_al_71 · 06-27-2012, 07:53 AM

It is definetly a great find and will look even better once is lowered some..

Great job dad!!!!!!!

shawno72 · 06-27-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 19673ontree

you know its hard to find a pretty good ole 67 or 68 short fleet anymore ,,,,,

I know what you mean. It took me a while to find mine and it cost me $4000 but it is a driver and the po replaced the rockers.
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06-25-2012, 09:52 PM	#26
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! Werent you the one that posted about giving him your black 67 ? Good plan I'm diggin the 68 too.. Now, if he wants to bag it, you gotta let him. That's part of the deal, right? Big stereo, step notch .. help him make this truck what he wants. Good luck on the build. __________________ 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)

06-25-2012, 11:10 PM	#28
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! Wow that's a great truck to do a dropmember and drive the heck out of it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-26-2012, 12:45 AM	#29
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! Very nice truck. I can see in your son's eyes he loves that truck. Reminds me of when my son got his truck. Attached Images __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

06-26-2012, 08:31 AM	#30
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! Congrats! Great find!! I agree, dm it and have a blast Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

06-26-2012, 08:40 AM	#31
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! Yep.. talk about learning about suspension! I say dm, font and rear. 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)

06-26-2012, 09:10 PM	#32
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! ordered lowering coils (HE IS ON A BUDGET) I put him 4 new tires on the stock rims cleaned the rims and spray painted them silver , he got to looking around and found my 59 corvette hubcaps guess this will be his rolling stock for a while Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

06-26-2012, 09:15 PM	#33
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! Idea.. sell me that Camaro and buy him a drop member and some 20/22 in billets? That would work! ! 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)

06-26-2012, 09:15 PM	#34
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! Looking better already! What drop on the springs? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-26-2012, 09:28 PM	#35
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! I agree, that is a straight old truck! Have you set him up with a build thread on it? Does he have his own forum ID ? That might be kinda cool so he could receive all the encouragement that we all know he'll get from this group __________________ 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)

06-26-2012, 09:46 PM	#36
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! gonna drop it 4'' front 6'' rear , no he hasnt registered yet will tell him ,,, __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

06-26-2012, 09:51 PM	#37
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! So are you doing spindles/discs on the front then too? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-26-2012, 09:52 PM	#38
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! you know its hard to find a pretty good ole 67 or 68 short fleet anymore ,,,,, __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

06-26-2012, 09:57 PM	#40
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! So how are you doing 4/6? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-26-2012, 10:09 PM	#43
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! That's a great looking truck and those Vette poverty caps fit it very well. It'll look awesome once lowered on those.

06-26-2012, 10:44 PM	#45
bulldog2513 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Covington, Georgia Posts: 196	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! i have 3 inch drop springs on mine and fabricated 4 inch hangers for my rear drop. i am going to have to find an underslung rear end or fab my existing one to get the remaining drop i want. 4 inches on the shackles make them hit my bed, but i have an 88, so you may want to check and double check the clearance __________________ I'd Rather Push My Than Drive A Floppy Ol' Ford 1988 GMC Sierra SLE, 2 door, shortbed (Ol' Blue) (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528216) 1995 GMC Sierra SLT Z71, ext-cab, long bed (The Beast) (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531244) 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe LT, 4 door grocery getter (Mama's Ride)



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06-26-2012, 10:59 PM	#46
JohnT71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Plainview Ar Posts: 82	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! Good looking truck, congrats!!

06-27-2012, 06:18 AM	#47
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,031	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! That's a good looking 68. It's the same color combo 68 that my girlfriend drove to school back then. It's the truck that caught my attention and never left. Hers was the 327 and auto. That truck is long gone but I kept the girl. It's been 41 years now. Just the initial cleanup helped your truck a lot. It's only getting better. Enjoy the time with the son. Once he hits the streets you probably won't see him much anymore. Oh and buy him some britches will ya... __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-27-2012, 07:53 AM	#48
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: I paid $2000 dollars for this truck but these pics are PRICELESS ! It is definetly a great find and will look even better once is lowered some.. Great job dad!!!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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