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cstm68 · 12-07-2007, 10:19 PM

one more

berencam · 04-19-2008, 08:07 AM

Hows about installing that latch for your tailgate behind the bedpost(right where you installed it the first time but inside it) then cut a square out in that post so you can push the button, but you wont be able to see the hardware at all.

cstm68 · 04-20-2008, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by berencam

Hows about installing that latch for your tailgate behind the bedpost(right where you installed it the first time but inside it) then cut a square out in that post so you can push the button, but you wont be able to see the hardware at all.

wow i love that idea. i wish i thought of that before i painted.

cstm68 · 12-07-2007, 11:29 PM

any feedback???

my67chevytruck · 12-08-2007, 11:11 AM

looking good keep up the work!!

cstm68 · 12-08-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

looking good keep up the work!!

thanx

cstm68 · 12-23-2007, 09:05 PM

so i pulled my old 3 speed out and hope to be puting the 4 speed in
in the next week or two !!!

cstm68 · 01-01-2008, 07:15 PM

so i got the input bearing retainer changed out so now my 4 speed with adapt to me bellhousing. then i took it to work and filles it with 90w and got my shifter oon and shifting great.
next step= install
also i got some new flowmaster super 40's

cstm68 · 01-07-2008, 07:39 PM

so i cleaned up how my new taligate latches bot the the bed.

the did have a bolt welded to the inside of the bed and then a nes screwed on to that. now i have changed it so it is more like the way factory style stuff bolts on. i took some washers and nuts and welded the a nut the the washer. then i cut a round hole in the stake post i the bed. the i welded the washer into the hole so it was flush and the nut was on the inside.

i think it will give the larches a more clean look.

cstm68 · 01-07-2008, 07:47 PM

other pics

cstm68 · 01-07-2008, 08:36 PM

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cstm68 · 01-10-2008, 05:19 PM

so ive been looking into build in my extral 12 bolt, i will be converting it to 5 lug with a 3.73 posi and disc brakes. thanks to other board members i have found the disc parts combo that i will use and looked into that at work where i can get the parts at my discount

also i have found that summit has the axels ans posi. this should start once the tranny is in !!!

cstm68 · 01-15-2008, 05:42 PM

today i got the 4 speed in and im going to try to get the linkage set up tomarow after school and then take it and put it on a lift at work to adjust everything

SchreinerM · 01-16-2008, 08:20 AM

If you don't mind me asking, what are you estimating for the rear end rebuild? Posi, 5 lug, disc brakes - all sounds like what I'd like to do.

cstm68 · 01-16-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SchreinerM

If you don't mind me asking, what are you estimating for the rear end rebuild? Posi, 5 lug, disc brakes - all sounds like what I'd like to do.

i was thinking about $800 for posi, rotors, calipers, hoses, axles and gears.

jgh64pkup · 05-12-2009, 03:51 PM

lookin good

BurnoutNova · 01-16-2008, 05:17 PM

$800 is dirt cheap for a new posi unit and gears, nevermind axles and bearings, and all your brake parts, ect.

just an eaton posi carrier goes for about $400- 500 bucks, the another $250 for gears...

thats a great deal if you can do it all for that price!

cstm68 · 01-16-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

$800 is dirt cheap for a new posi unit and gears, nevermind axles and bearings, and all your brake parts, ect.

just an eaton posi carrier goes for about $400- 500 bucks, the another $250 for gears...

thats a great deal if you can do it all for that price!

yeah i can get all the brake parts from work cheep on my employee discount

cstm68 · 01-19-2008, 02:16 PM

My tranny swap is done!!!!!!!!
i can drive my truck again!!

i had to cut the hole in the floor a littbe biger for the new shifter but i will be welding up the parts of the hole where it is too big.
ill get some pics soon

cstm68 · 01-19-2008, 04:14 PM

here are some pics of how the shifter sits

cstm68 · 01-29-2008, 03:07 PM

so i took the truck out for its first drive with the new tranny.

the tranny shifts great but just needs a few shifter linkage adjustments.

RCbowtie69 · 02-04-2008, 09:18 AM

looking like you are having fun , keep up the work, it's a

**ProjectDD** · 02-04-2008, 10:29 AM

Lookin good, keep the pics rollin

cstm68 · 02-27-2008, 08:43 AM

i got the truck all taken appart and in the booth for one more coat of primer and then paint. just need to take the bed off and do some masking and the cab will get painted
here is how it sits right now

cstm68 · 02-27-2008, 11:22 AM

i have also decided to keep the truck 6 lug and go with some 20'' weels instead of 18s, but i will still be converting to 4 way power disk brakes

12-07-2007, 10:19 PM	#1
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04-19-2008, 08:07 AM	#2
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: my 68 shortbed build Hows about installing that latch for your tailgate behind the bedpost(right where you installed it the first time but inside it) then cut a square out in that post so you can push the button, but you wont be able to see the hardware at all. __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

12-07-2007, 11:29 PM	#4
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12-08-2007, 11:11 AM	#5
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12-23-2007, 09:05 PM	#7
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build so i pulled my old 3 speed out and hope to be puting the 4 speed in in the next week or two !!! __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

01-01-2008, 07:15 PM	#8
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build so i got the input bearing retainer changed out so now my 4 speed with adapt to me bellhousing. then i took it to work and filles it with 90w and got my shifter oon and shifting great. next step= install also i got some new flowmaster super 40's Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

01-07-2008, 07:39 PM	#9
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build so i cleaned up how my new taligate latches bot the the bed. the did have a bolt welded to the inside of the bed and then a nes screwed on to that. now i have changed it so it is more like the way factory style stuff bolts on. i took some washers and nuts and welded the a nut the the washer. then i cut a round hole in the stake post i the bed. the i welded the washer into the hole so it was flush and the nut was on the inside. i think it will give the larches a more clean look. Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

01-07-2008, 07:47 PM	#10
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build other pics Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

01-07-2008, 08:36 PM	#11
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build You must be a subscribing member to make a What's it Worth" post. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-15-2008 at 06:28 PM.

01-10-2008, 05:19 PM	#12
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build so ive been looking into build in my extral 12 bolt, i will be converting it to 5 lug with a 3.73 posi and disc brakes. thanks to other board members i have found the disc parts combo that i will use and looked into that at work where i can get the parts at my discount also i have found that summit has the axels ans posi. this should start once the tranny is in !!! __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

01-15-2008, 05:42 PM	#13
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build today i got the 4 speed in and im going to try to get the linkage set up tomarow after school and then take it and put it on a lift at work to adjust everything Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

01-16-2008, 08:20 AM	#14
SchreinerM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 101	Re: my 68 shortbed build If you don't mind me asking, what are you estimating for the rear end rebuild? Posi, 5 lug, disc brakes - all sounds like what I'd like to do.

05-12-2009, 03:51 PM	#16
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01-16-2008, 05:17 PM	#17
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: my 68 shortbed build $800 is dirt cheap for a new posi unit and gears, nevermind axles and bearings, and all your brake parts, ect. just an eaton posi carrier goes for about $400- 500 bucks, the another $250 for gears... thats a great deal if you can do it all for that price!

01-19-2008, 02:16 PM	#19
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build My tranny swap is done!!!!!!!! i can drive my truck again!! i had to cut the hole in the floor a littbe biger for the new shifter but i will be welding up the parts of the hole where it is too big. ill get some pics soon __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB



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01-19-2008, 04:14 PM	#20
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build here are some pics of how the shifter sits Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

01-29-2008, 03:07 PM	#21
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build so i took the truck out for its first drive with the new tranny. the tranny shifts great but just needs a few shifter linkage adjustments. Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB Last edited by cstm68; 11-10-2008 at 11:24 PM.

02-04-2008, 09:18 AM	#22
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02-27-2008, 08:43 AM	#24
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build i got the truck all taken appart and in the booth for one more coat of primer and then paint. just need to take the bed off and do some masking and the cab will get painted here is how it sits right now Attached Images __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

02-27-2008, 11:22 AM	#25
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: my 68 shortbed build i have also decided to keep the truck 6 lug and go with some 20'' weels instead of 18s, but i will still be converting to 4 way power disk brakes __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

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