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**3757chevy** · 03-19-2018, 02:24 PM

I guess I'm wondering if it moves it forward or lower ? I'm guessing lower to make up for shock length. ...never mind ... figured it out....

**'70_402** · 03-21-2018, 10:00 AM

Buttoned up a few more little details last night, but let me tell you how stupid CPP is.... They make good products don't get me wrong, but i ordered some of their drop spindles from Summit (cause you can get free shipping) and i received the box that had the correct part number on it, CP4S2. I get the parts out and they are marked CP4S4... well that part number is for a 73-87 c10.... CRAP... mis-boxed parts. I called CPP and talked to someone and his immediate response was, "yep those are the wrong spindles, call summit" ok, no big deal. i call summit get the new (correct) ones on the way. Then i see the packing slip on the outside of the box from summit. I glance at it and says (These will be stamped CP4S4 it's not a mistake)...

WELL CRAP.... so i call CPP back once again and clarify... sure enough the second guy i talk to at CPP verifies that's correct. He said the first guy i talked to should have known that....

I did in fact have the right spindles. ALL this could have been avoided if CPP would just slip a simple piece of paper in each box explaining that very thing.... I knew i should have went with Early Classic. haha.

Anyway, it all worked out, and i like how it sits... lol

**'70_402** · 03-25-2018, 10:13 PM

Got quite a bit done this weekend... installed all the brake lines, and bled the brakes. Brought the truck home to the shop and installed the Boyds tank, ran some fuel lines, and installed the motor and trans... she sits LOW..... i will need some alignment for sure. haha.

**'70_402** · 03-25-2018, 10:14 PM

More pics.

gringoloco · 08-15-2018, 10:40 AM

I dig this truck!

**'70_402** · 08-15-2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I dig this truck!

Thanks!!

I've lost interest this summer.. it's been too damn hot... i'll jump back on this fall when it cools off again.

68Gold/white · 08-16-2018, 04:20 PM

Are you going to keep the original paint and rust

?

**'70_402** · 08-16-2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Are you going to keep the original paint and rust

?

oh yea!!

rwade · 08-22-2018, 11:25 PM

What is the intake off of? Were you able to use the truck injectors? What are the fuel rails off of? Appreciate any info you would share, and can’t wait to see this one done. Awesome truck!

Wade

**'70_402** · 08-23-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rwade

What is the intake off of? Were you able to use the truck injectors? What are the fuel rails off of? Appreciate any info you would share, and can’t wait to see this one done. Awesome truck!

Wade

LS2 intake with injectors.

rwade · 08-24-2018, 01:43 AM

Thanks

Wade

antmanjr2001 · 08-26-2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by '70_402

Now it's time to test fit all the goodies.. I picked up some Speedhut gauges and made a new aluminum bezel.

Hello are you able to send a close up of the direction in which your CPP sliders face or just tell me if the angled side goes toward the front of the engine or back?

Thanks

silvertonguedevil · 08-30-2018, 03:53 PM

I'm loving this build!!

**'70_402** · 03-16-2019, 11:38 PM

I know it's been a while since I've updated you guys or actually even worked on the truck... well I'm back on track and getting stuff done!! I get my transmission back tomorrow and it might be road worthy by next weekend!! I fired it up for the first time this weekend and i have plenty of oil pressure!! this was a junkyard motor and so i had never heard it run, it was such a relief.... We will see if this link to the Facebook live will work here...

https://www.facebook.com/rblain82/vi...8439104586912/

Anyways here's some pics to get you guys by for now untill i post some burnout videos!! haha...

**3757chevy** · 03-17-2019, 12:00 AM

Sounded good

, Started right up ,,..,,very nice.

**KevinK7** · 03-17-2019, 09:00 AM

Sounds great, ...but you're havin' too much fun lol
Truck is going to be awsome : )

**'70_402** · 03-25-2019, 03:49 PM

Made some more progress this weekend. Basically got her all back together!! I'm still fighting a freaking air bubble in my cooling system and that's got me scared to take it out on an actual road trip around town....

**'70_402** · 03-25-2019, 03:54 PM

Welded in my fuel door in the bed and got it installed!

**'70_402** · 03-25-2019, 03:56 PM

I love how it's currently sitting... Will get just a bit lower in the rear when i install my new wheels and tires..

gringoloco · 03-25-2019, 05:01 PM

Love it. Don’t change a thing

**'70_402** · 03-26-2019, 08:30 AM

Test fit the new wheels and tires last night!! I think they are perfect... I'm kinda biased though....

gringoloco · 03-26-2019, 09:01 AM

The same, but better. Nice work!

67_C-30 · 03-26-2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by '70_402

Test fit the new wheels and tires last night!! I think they are perfect... I'm kinda biased though....

Moly holy, that’s gorgeous! 8’s and 10’s?

EagleChief · 03-26-2019, 11:13 AM

That is cool! I'm jealous that you have the time (and funds) to get your project done and the way you want it. With a 3 yr old and a 3 month old, mine is still waiting for me to add an overflow coolant bottle to it.

**'70_402** · 03-26-2019, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Moly holy, that’s gorgeous! 8’s and 10’s?

Yes, 15x10 with 295's and 15x8 with 255's

03-19-2018, 02:24 PM	#26
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,019	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide I guess I'm wondering if it moves it forward or lower ? I'm guessing lower to make up for shock length. ...never mind ... figured it out.... Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE Last edited by 3757chevy; 03-19-2018 at 02:41 PM.

03-21-2018, 10:00 AM	#27
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Buttoned up a few more little details last night, but let me tell you how stupid CPP is.... They make good products don't get me wrong, but i ordered some of their drop spindles from Summit (cause you can get free shipping) and i received the box that had the correct part number on it, CP4S2. I get the parts out and they are marked CP4S4... well that part number is for a 73-87 c10.... CRAP... mis-boxed parts. I called CPP and talked to someone and his immediate response was, "yep those are the wrong spindles, call summit" ok, no big deal. i call summit get the new (correct) ones on the way. Then i see the packing slip on the outside of the box from summit. I glance at it and says (These will be stamped CP4S4 it's not a mistake)... WELL CRAP.... so i call CPP back once again and clarify... sure enough the second guy i talk to at CPP verifies that's correct. He said the first guy i talked to should have known that.... I did in fact have the right spindles. ALL this could have been avoided if CPP would just slip a simple piece of paper in each box explaining that very thing.... I knew i should have went with Early Classic. haha. Anyway, it all worked out, and i like how it sits... lol Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

03-25-2018, 10:13 PM	#28
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Got quite a bit done this weekend... installed all the brake lines, and bled the brakes. Brought the truck home to the shop and installed the Boyds tank, ran some fuel lines, and installed the motor and trans... she sits LOW..... i will need some alignment for sure. haha. Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

03-25-2018, 10:14 PM	#29
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide More pics. Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

08-15-2018, 10:40 AM	#30
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide I dig this truck! __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

08-16-2018, 04:20 PM	#32
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,385	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Are you going to keep the original paint and rust ?

08-22-2018, 11:25 PM	#34
rwade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 970	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide What is the intake off of? Were you able to use the truck injectors? What are the fuel rails off of? Appreciate any info you would share, and can’t wait to see this one done. Awesome truck! Wade

08-24-2018, 01:43 AM	#36
rwade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 970	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Thanks Wade

08-30-2018, 03:53 PM	#38
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide I'm loving this build!! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

03-16-2019, 11:38 PM	#39
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide I know it's been a while since I've updated you guys or actually even worked on the truck... well I'm back on track and getting stuff done!! I get my transmission back tomorrow and it might be road worthy by next weekend!! I fired it up for the first time this weekend and i have plenty of oil pressure!! this was a junkyard motor and so i had never heard it run, it was such a relief.... We will see if this link to the Facebook live will work here... https://www.facebook.com/rblain82/vi...8439104586912/ Anyways here's some pics to get you guys by for now untill i post some burnout videos!! haha... Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

03-17-2019, 12:00 AM	#40
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,019	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Sounded good , Started right up ,,..,,very nice. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

03-17-2019, 09:00 AM	#41
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 649	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Sounds great, ...but you're havin' too much fun lol Truck is going to be awsome : )

03-25-2019, 03:49 PM	#42
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Made some more progress this weekend. Basically got her all back together!! I'm still fighting a freaking air bubble in my cooling system and that's got me scared to take it out on an actual road trip around town.... Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

03-25-2019, 03:54 PM	#43
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Welded in my fuel door in the bed and got it installed! Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

03-25-2019, 03:56 PM	#44
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide I love how it's currently sitting... Will get just a bit lower in the rear when i install my new wheels and tires.. Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY



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03-25-2019, 05:01 PM	#45
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Love it. Don’t change a thing __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

03-26-2019, 08:30 AM	#46
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide Test fit the new wheels and tires last night!! I think they are perfect... I'm kinda biased though.... Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

03-26-2019, 09:01 AM	#47
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide The same, but better. Nice work! __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

03-26-2019, 11:13 AM	#49
EagleChief Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 420	Re: '68 Patina Short Wide That is cool! I'm jealous that you have the time (and funds) to get your project done and the way you want it. With a 3 yr old and a 3 month old, mine is still waiting for me to add an overflow coolant bottle to it. __________________ 1971 C10 - Hugger Orange/White My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780197 LS Swap Thread: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811460

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