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rizdif · 07-09-2009, 02:23 PM

What a great informational site!

I just purchased a '68 Chevy K20 longbed. I'm counting on this site to help with a complete, frame-off redo. Looking at rebuilding a 327 SBC for it, blasting the frame and all usable body parts, swapping the 4-spd manual for an automatic, doing drum-to-disc conversion, replacing the rear-end with something I can get better than 55mph out of, replacing all non-usable body parts, modestly lifting it (4" max) and topping everything off with a sweet paintjob.

Lots of work I know. Especially when I'm starting from scratch on a lot of the stuff. Never worked on trucks, let alone 4X4's. I have restored/rebuilt a couple '67 Firebirds and looking for a '65 GTO to restore for my dad when I get time away from the truck to do it.

I can guarantee you I'll be doing lots of brain-pickin', searching and board-lurking during the process.

I've got the makings of my dream truck. Now just have to start fleshing it out.

TIA for any help, input, contructive criticism, etc.

Happy to be here!

68,69 K20 · 07-09-2009, 04:49 PM

Welcome from NY...

Cyclone44 · 07-09-2009, 05:47 PM

Welcome from Knoxville Tn.....

bubba327 · 07-09-2009, 10:57 PM

Hello from Idaho. Welcome and enjoy the boards, it is kinda fun here.....

redneckgirl · 07-09-2009, 11:38 PM

Welcome to the board from Maryland!!

Jerry Jones · 07-09-2009, 11:47 PM

Welcome from Northern Califrornia!

shaneschevys · 07-10-2009, 12:23 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

rizdif · 07-10-2009, 01:45 AM

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72BlckButy · 07-10-2009, 07:43 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

jsbgump · 07-10-2009, 09:23 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

DREAMS OF A 67 · 07-11-2009, 09:14 AM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

babyJay · 07-11-2009, 12:10 PM

Hello, and welcome, from central Indiana. Nice old 10 you have there.

fredico · 07-13-2009, 08:23 PM

Welcome to the board from Bluemont, VA.

07-09-2009, 02:23 PM	#1
rizdif Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 10	Howdy from the Salt Lake City, UT area! What a great informational site! I just purchased a '68 Chevy K20 longbed. I'm counting on this site to help with a complete, frame-off redo. Looking at rebuilding a 327 SBC for it, blasting the frame and all usable body parts, swapping the 4-spd manual for an automatic, doing drum-to-disc conversion, replacing the rear-end with something I can get better than 55mph out of, replacing all non-usable body parts, modestly lifting it (4" max) and topping everything off with a sweet paintjob. Lots of work I know. Especially when I'm starting from scratch on a lot of the stuff. Never worked on trucks, let alone 4X4's. I have restored/rebuilt a couple '67 Firebirds and looking for a '65 GTO to restore for my dad when I get time away from the truck to do it. I can guarantee you I'll be doing lots of brain-pickin', searching and board-lurking during the process. I've got the makings of my dream truck. Now just have to start fleshing it out. TIA for any help, input, contructive criticism, etc. Happy to be here!

07-09-2009, 04:49 PM	#2
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: Howdy from the Salt Lake City, UT area! Welcome from NY... __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

07-09-2009, 05:47 PM	#3
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Howdy from the Salt Lake City, UT area! Welcome from Knoxville Tn.....

07-09-2009, 10:57 PM	#4
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: Howdy from the Salt Lake City, UT area! Hello from Idaho. Welcome and enjoy the boards, it is kinda fun here..... __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

07-09-2009, 11:38 PM	#5
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	Re: Howdy from the Salt Lake City, UT area! Welcome to the board from Maryland!! __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King

07-09-2009, 11:47 PM	#6
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Howdy from the Salt Lake City, UT area! Welcome from Northern Califrornia! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

07-10-2009, 12:23 AM	#7
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Howdy from the Salt Lake City, UT area! Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

07-10-2009, 01:45 AM	#8
rizdif Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 10	Here's my project base... Not much to look at just yet... Last edited by rizdif; 07-10-2009 at 01:48 AM.

07-10-2009, 07:43 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Howdy from the Salt Lake City, UT area! to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-10-2009, 09:23 AM	#10
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Howdy from the Salt Lake City, UT area! Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

07-11-2009, 09:14 AM	#11
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: Howdy from the Salt Lake City, UT area! FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

07-11-2009, 12:10 PM	#12
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Howdy from the Salt Lake City, UT area! Hello, and welcome, from central Indiana. Nice old 10 you have there. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-13-2009, 08:23 PM	#13
fredico Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bluemont, Virginia Posts: 274	Re: Howdy from the Salt Lake City, UT area! Welcome to the board from Bluemont, VA.



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