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abebummy26 · 05-14-2007, 06:10 PM

I don't personally care if he sold the truck 1st I like small back window '67s and 2nd I couldn't afford any truck right now let alone the most cherry '68 I have ever seen 3rd I like step sides 4th I want to build my own. I love this truck. I think if i would do an I6 it would have to be a 292. but the little amount of pictures I did see I really liked. Where in MO did you find this thing out of curiosity?

seaquester5 · 06-01-2007, 05:50 PM

did i miss the rust repair on the cab or was it just not shown?

n2billet · 06-01-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by abebummy26

I don't personally care if he sold the truck 1st I like small back window '67s and 2nd I couldn't afford any truck right now let alone the most cherry '68 I have ever seen 3rd I like step sides 4th I want to build my own. I love this truck. I think if i would do an I6 it would have to be a 292. but the little amount of pictures I did see I really liked. Where in MO did you find this thing out of curiosity?

80 miles east of Springfield

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Originally Posted by seaquester5

did i miss the rust repair on the cab or was it just not shown?

Nope you didn't miss it, I never did repair the cab mounts before I sold it......

abebummy26 · 06-01-2007, 10:56 PM

Oh over by rolla kinda i see thats cool i was down there today and i saw tons of 67-72s not all of them were running but they are plentiful down there thats for sure and pretty rust free

Driver177 · 06-02-2007, 01:02 PM

all I can say is.......DAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

**N2TRUX** · 09-03-2007, 10:10 AM

I am bringing this back to the top in hopes we can locate the missing attachments.....

**gregfull** · 09-03-2007, 11:07 AM

Off the subject, but nice avatar N2!

lukecp · 09-03-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by abebummy26

Oh over by rolla kinda i see thats cool i was down there today and i saw tons of 67-72s not all of them were running but they are plentiful down there thats for sure and pretty rust free

I don't know about that...I lived in Rolla for the past 4 years, and I saw a handfull on the road regularly....most aren't very rust free though. It is hard to find an original Missouri truck that isn't pretty rusty. The frames are usually OK but nearly every one is missing large portions of the floor, has windshield rot, and wheelwell rot in the bed. It is amazing a truck that nice came from MO, I'm wondering if it came from another state originally, or was stored inside in the winter, or what...

**N2TRUX** · 09-03-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gregfull

Off the subject, but nice avatar N2!

Thanks. 75silverstep did that for me. Here's the original-Link

lost wages · 09-04-2007, 04:25 AM

it actually came from a guy closer to california missouri, me and a buddy argued over who was going to buy it and he ended up with it, he had it in jefferson city mo for awhile till he moved to seymour missouri, then it got sold to n2billet. Wish i would have bought it when i had the chance, very solid truck.

Bob Moore · 09-05-2007, 09:38 PM

I guess it's my computer but I saw only 3 pictures since page 6. Are these actually posted somewhere?

I would love to see this fine example of a truck - Bob

57T210 · 09-06-2007, 04:20 AM

Darn shame about those pics. Read all the posts. Sounds like it was a very nice build.

timzrides · 09-06-2007, 08:00 PM

i sure do like that truck, i'm gonna go get started on mine now!!

n2billet · 09-10-2007, 12:06 AM

I talked with N2TRUX this weekend and it seems the only way to get the pictures back is for me to sit down and manually add them back in. So with that said I will start adding them back in over the next few weeks..... wish I could do it faster but I'm working on my trucks!

Now I have to get all those pictures rounded back up and figure out where they go

abebummy26 · 09-10-2007, 12:09 AM

Cool I'll Be looking forward to it.

gringoloco · 09-10-2007, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

I talked with N2TRUX this weekend and it seems the only way to get the pictures back is for me to sit down and manually add them back in. So with that said I will start adding them back in over the next few weeks..... wish I could do it faster bit I'm working on my trucks!

Now I have to get all those pictures rounded back up and figure out where they go

Make sure to save them as attachments so they don't disappear again. Oh, and thanks- there are some good references in this thread.

SCOTI · 09-10-2007, 11:12 AM

Congrats to n2billet.... this thread is one of the boards top 5!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=256248

noahdallas · 09-21-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Heres the link to the side covers for a 292
http://www.stoveboltengineco.com/aca...?productid=111

I got the valve cover from Speedway, they where the only ones to have them in stock at the time.

Hope this helps and keep the 6 banger!

Could you please tell me where you got the Finned Air Cover and that solid looking radiator hose? thanks...

n2billet · 09-22-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by noahdallas

Could you please tell me where you got the Finned Air Cover and that solid looking radiator hose? thanks...

The Air cleaner I got off of E-bay and I made the lower mounting plate. I also made the radiator hoses.

gintaras · 10-07-2008, 07:16 PM

I'm sure it's already been said somewhere in the last 17pages, but this is IMO the perfect drop! I just wish it didn't cost $7000

And if there is a cheaper way to get the same results, please share!

SCOTI · 10-07-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gintaras

I'm sure it's already been said somewhere in the last 17pages, but this is IMO the perfect drop! I just wish it didn't cost $7000

And if there is a cheaper way to get the same results, please share!

3" drop spindles & cut 1-coil from the stock springs up front. Swap bags in place of the rear coils (bolt them directly to the frame just like the coils), add 2" lowering blocks, & bolt-in c-sections.

That will get you the exact same ride height. If you must be able to drop it down when parked, substitute bags in place of cutting the front coils.

3" spindles <$300
Dbl Convoluted bags @ ~$70ea = $280
Lowering blocks + u-bolts @ $70
Bolt-in c-sections @ $130
Air management system (for beginners) @ $1049 (ART RidePro 4-way)

300 + 280 + 60 + 120 + 1049= Less than 7K easy.

n2billet · 10-07-2008, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

3" drop spindles & cut 1-coil from the stock springs up front. Swap bags in place of the rear coils (bolt them directly to the frame just like the coils), add 2" lowering blocks, & bolt-in c-sections.

That will get you the exact same ride height. If you must be able to drop it down when parked, substitute bags in place of cutting the front coils.

3" spindles <$300
Dbl Convoluted bags @ ~$70ea = $280
Lowering blocks + u-bolts @ $70
Bolt-in c-sections @ $130
Air management system (for beginners) @ $1049 (ART RidePro 4-way)

300 + 280 + 60 + 120 + 1049= Less than 7K easy.

I almost built the whole truck for 7k!

sixnine · 10-08-2008, 05:24 PM

How many pictures were there? Have you thought about starting a new thread for just the pictures? Hell, I'd be willing to post them up if you email them to me.

low79fx · 10-12-2008, 07:41 PM

Hey guy,
On your engine cleanup, what type of paint did you use? Will it with stand the temps. the engine will put out?

SCOTI · 10-13-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by low79fx

Hey guy,
On your engine cleanup, what type of paint did you use? Will it with stand the temps. the engine will put out?

He uses POR-15 stuff if the color is right. For everything else, they use standard automotive paints/clears (same stuff you'd use on the body). The automotive stuff will 'cook' immediately around the exhaust ports but will survive intact otherwise.

05-14-2007, 06:10 PM	#401
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I don't personally care if he sold the truck 1st I like small back window '67s and 2nd I couldn't afford any truck right now let alone the most cherry '68 I have ever seen 3rd I like step sides 4th I want to build my own. I love this truck. I think if i would do an I6 it would have to be a 292. but the little amount of pictures I did see I really liked. Where in MO did you find this thing out of curiosity?

06-01-2007, 05:50 PM	#402
seaquester5 New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: miami fl Posts: 21	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style did i miss the rust repair on the cab or was it just not shown? __________________ 1948 Chevrolet 3600 all original perfect restoration 1976 GMC Grand Sierra 250 6 Cyl LWB Stepside All Orig, 49,000 mi 1972 LWB custom Frame off restoration in progress

06-01-2007, 10:56 PM	#404
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Oh over by rolla kinda i see thats cool i was down there today and i saw tons of 67-72s not all of them were running but they are plentiful down there thats for sure and pretty rust free

06-02-2007, 01:02 PM	#405
Driver177 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hagerstown Maryland Posts: 55	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style all I can say is.......DAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM __________________ 67 Chevy C-10 original (except the wheels) Two wrongs don't make a right..BUT ....three lefts does!

09-03-2007, 10:10 AM	#406
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 I am bringing this back to the top in hopes we can locate the missing attachments..... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-03-2007, 11:07 AM	#407
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Off the subject, but nice avatar N2! __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

09-04-2007, 04:25 AM	#410
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style it actually came from a guy closer to california missouri, me and a buddy argued over who was going to buy it and he ended up with it, he had it in jefferson city mo for awhile till he moved to seymour missouri, then it got sold to n2billet. Wish i would have bought it when i had the chance, very solid truck.

09-05-2007, 09:38 PM	#411
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I guess it's my computer but I saw only 3 pictures since page 6. Are these actually posted somewhere? I would love to see this fine example of a truck - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

09-06-2007, 04:20 AM	#412
57T210 Chevy Guy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesapeake City, Maryland Posts: 35	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Darn shame about those pics. Read all the posts. Sounds like it was a very nice build. __________________ Juergen Juergen and Ana's Web Page '54 Belair '57 Townsman 210 '67 Malibu Vert '71 C10 '96 Vette LT4

09-06-2007, 08:00 PM	#413
timzrides Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 351	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style i sure do like that truck, i'm gonna go get started on mine now!!

09-10-2007, 12:06 AM	#414
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I talked with N2TRUX this weekend and it seems the only way to get the pictures back is for me to sit down and manually add them back in. So with that said I will start adding them back in over the next few weeks..... wish I could do it faster but I'm working on my trucks! Now I have to get all those pictures rounded back up and figure out where they go Last edited by n2billet; 09-10-2007 at 12:28 PM.

09-10-2007, 12:09 AM	#415
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Cool I'll Be looking forward to it. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

09-10-2007, 11:12 AM	#417
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Congrats to n2billet.... this thread is one of the boards top 5! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=256248 __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 09-10-2007 at 11:14 AM.

10-07-2008, 07:16 PM	#420
gintaras Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Schererville, IN Posts: 110	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I'm sure it's already been said somewhere in the last 17pages, but this is IMO the perfect drop! I just wish it didn't cost $7000 And if there is a cheaper way to get the same results, please share! __________________ 2004 VW R32 450 HP money pit (faster than a Viper in the 1320 ) 2001.5 VW Passat beater 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander 69k miles and counting, all original, even the paint

10-08-2008, 05:24 PM	#423
sixnine Longtime Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Over Yonder (DFW) Posts: 171	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style How many pictures were there? Have you thought about starting a new thread for just the pictures? Hell, I'd be willing to post them up if you email them to me. __________________ Rokcrln - *"I'm a major car addict so trying to go as low buck as possible is like asking a coke head to use flower to save money."* 1972 C10 Short Step -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=261405



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10-12-2008, 07:41 PM	#424
low79fx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: odessa,tx Posts: 208	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Hey guy, On your engine cleanup, what type of paint did you use? Will it with stand the temps. the engine will put out?

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