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SCOTI · 09-17-2006, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by timcos

I have a question. ...in some of the earlier pics you have sort of old and cracked body mounts.

Can a person replace those without lifting the whole body? I would like to jack the cab up just enough to take the pressure off...cut the old bolt off , replace the rubber with new and advanced soundproofing rubber and then run a new bolt through.

Is this probable?

Tim

That's the way to get it done (sounds like you've done it before).

layedoutnoma · 09-17-2006, 11:51 PM

wow i want that blue one... its even too nice for me to cut up... ok maybe alil

1LoC10 · 09-17-2006, 11:58 PM

oooo, I like that blue one.. nice find

n2billet · 09-18-2006, 08:50 AM

Thats the plan!

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

I would drive it just the way it is and just bag it and add the big wheels to it. Where do you find such pristine 67-68 trucks?

timcos · 09-18-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That's the way to get it done (sounds like you've done it before).

I have not done it before but that would be the steps I would take. I was just hoping I would not flex the cab and break something. I guess if I vut all the bolts off first that may remove any binding....and I could do one at a time till all 4 were done.

Are the more noise reducing bushings (word?) than others?

Tim

Zumo · 09-18-2006, 11:54 AM

Man great find. I just want to get mine running. Reading this thread keep the fire burnin'.

SCOTI · 09-18-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by timcos

I have not done it before but that would be the steps I would take. I was just hoping I would not flex the cab and break something. I guess if I vut all the bolts off first that may remove any binding....and I could do one at a time till all 4 were done.

Are the more noise reducing bushings (word?) than others?

Tim

The rubber bushings would be quieter than any poly bushings (if they offer poly bushings for trucks). I would go ahead & start spraying the bolts w/penetrating oil now. Give them a small shot daily for several days before you try to do the work if they're rusty.

68GenIII · 09-18-2006, 07:01 PM

Awesome thread, I just read all 12 pages. You have some talent!! You probably helped everyones motivation level a bunch!! I off to the shop to get to work

AKChevyman · 09-19-2006, 07:09 PM

I have to say this has kinda motivated me more. I ve been motivated for a while now but this has kinda just kicked me in the butt also it took me two days to read all of this stuff Great build by the way.

*MisterMan* · 09-19-2006, 07:37 PM

simply... amazing.

n2billet · 09-23-2006, 11:50 PM

Well nine months after my "quick lowering job" I finally drove the truck out of the shop under it's own power.....it even stopped with all it's new brake parts! I still need to do some work on getting some more vacuum to make the brakes and the trans work right but at least I can run up and down the street and start fixing all the little gremlins and fine tuning. It felt real good to see Lucy sitting outside in the sun and it was even better sitting behind the wheel without having to make all the motor sounds!

Zumo · 09-23-2006, 11:59 PM

Sweet! You takin it to Goodguys?

layedoutnoma · 09-24-2006, 12:03 AM

so badass

n2billet · 09-24-2006, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Zumo

Sweet! You takin it to Goodguys?

OH YES!!!

Even if the vacuum pump doesn't come in time..... I'll just two foot the brakes!

SCOTI · 09-24-2006, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

OH YES!!!

Even if the vacuum pump doesn't come in time..... I'll just two foot the brakes!

It shouldn't need a vacuum pump.

My phone is dead but I'll be in touch to work out a schedule for next week. It looks great out in the sunlight!

**SactoJim** · 09-24-2006, 01:01 AM

Absolutely gorgeous truck!

jimmydean · 09-24-2006, 02:13 AM

Tha turned out great!

LowRodder · 09-24-2006, 02:22 AM

Truck looks great , one of the cleanest c10 I've seen, never thought I'd like the way a 6 cly looked. Lots of props from the lone star state...

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-24-2006, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

OH YES!!!

Take lots and lots of Pic's for us

**Palf70Step** · 09-24-2006, 08:33 AM

Yeah, what LUV said!

watahyahknow · 09-24-2006, 09:55 AM

engine looks verry nice good balance of colour and aloy

**N2TRUX** · 09-24-2006, 09:59 AM

Congrats on getting Lucy on the raod again. She's going to be a big hit at Goodguys. Hopefully I will get a chance to come see her on Sunday.

Here's one more pic to enjoy-

**Captkaos** · 09-24-2006, 10:39 AM

Keith, It looks AWESOME!. Great work!

bagged74 · 09-24-2006, 10:45 AM

She turned out nice man, I cant wait to see her again in person.

n2billet · 09-24-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

It shouldn't need a vacuum pump.

My phone is dead but I'll be in touch to work out a schedule for next week. It looks great out in the sunlight!

Shouldn't need but it's going to have to have one.....remember I have three vacuums pulling from one source......but you can look at all that next week.......

09-17-2006, 11:51 PM	#277
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09-17-2006, 11:58 PM	#278
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09-18-2006, 11:54 AM	#281
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Man great find. I just want to get mine running. Reading this thread keep the fire burnin'. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

09-18-2006, 07:01 PM	#283
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Awesome thread, I just read all 12 pages. You have some talent!! You probably helped everyones motivation level a bunch!! I off to the shop to get to work __________________ 68 lwb to swb Cummins swap in the works. I promise it will be cool someday.

09-19-2006, 07:09 PM	#284
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I have to say this has kinda motivated me more. I ve been motivated for a while now but this has kinda just kicked me in the butt also it took me two days to read all of this stuff Great build by the way. __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

09-19-2006, 07:37 PM	#285
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style simply... amazing.

09-23-2006, 11:50 PM	#286
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Finally! It see's daylight! Well nine months after my "quick lowering job" I finally drove the truck out of the shop under it's own power.....it even stopped with all it's new brake parts! I still need to do some work on getting some more vacuum to make the brakes and the trans work right but at least I can run up and down the street and start fixing all the little gremlins and fine tuning. It felt real good to see Lucy sitting outside in the sun and it was even better sitting behind the wheel without having to make all the motor sounds! Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:27 PM.

09-23-2006, 11:59 PM	#287
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Sweet! You takin it to Goodguys? __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

09-24-2006, 12:03 AM	#288
layedoutnoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 148	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style so badass __________________ Meticulous Fabrications Milford Michigan

09-24-2006, 01:01 AM	#291
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Absolutely gorgeous truck! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

09-24-2006, 02:13 AM	#292
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Tha turned out great!

09-24-2006, 02:22 AM	#293
LowRodder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fort Worth Tx Posts: 77	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Truck looks great , one of the cleanest c10 I've seen, never thought I'd like the way a 6 cly looked. Lots of props from the lone star state...

09-24-2006, 08:33 AM	#295
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,752	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Yeah, what LUV said! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-24-2006, 09:55 AM	#296
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style engine looks verry nice good balance of colour and aloy __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

09-24-2006, 09:59 AM	#297
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Congrats on getting Lucy on the raod again. She's going to be a big hit at Goodguys. Hopefully I will get a chance to come see her on Sunday. Here's one more pic to enjoy- Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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09-24-2006, 10:39 AM	#298
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Keith, It looks AWESOME!. Great work! __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

09-24-2006, 10:45 AM	#299
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