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n2billet · 01-01-2015, 09:59 PM

It's a New Year so I thought I would start a new build thread. I bought this truck off a forum member last April. It's a 46k original mile truck that has only had one repaint and the best I can tell the service bed was installed in 68. My plans were to do a simple bag job and add a set of Detroit Steel Wheels but after a few months the motor and 4 speed started getting tired of running up and down the highway to the shop at 75-80 so now the motor needs to be replaced and this is where I'm at now. Enough talk.....let's see if I can get some pictures loaded!

n2billet · 01-01-2015, 10:01 PM

I can only load one picture at a time for some reason. This may take some time.

n2billet · 01-01-2015, 10:03 PM

I thought I would start on the back first so first I pulled the bed.

n2billet · 01-01-2015, 10:13 PM

I blasted the frame to get off 46 years of crud and have a nice surface for some paint.

n2billet · 01-01-2015, 10:20 PM

I installed Porterbuilt rear notches and painted the frame.

n2billet · 01-01-2015, 10:21 PM

Rebuilt trailing arms...

n2billet · 01-01-2015, 10:23 PM

Another view.

n2billet · 01-01-2015, 10:25 PM

I under coated the bed and installed it back on the chassis.

n2billet · 01-01-2015, 10:32 PM

I don't have any pictures of the front while I was installing it but it's got Porterbuilt control arms with drop spindles and bags.

ddubbs · 01-01-2015, 10:55 PM

Turned out killer!!!!!

mooseknuckles · 01-02-2015, 12:20 AM

very cool!

Number98 · 01-02-2015, 01:09 AM

I am in for this one! Looks killer!

**Bowtie468** · 01-02-2015, 01:17 AM

woohoo ! Been waiting for this thread ! Subscribed !!

sduckworth13 · 01-02-2015, 01:17 AM

That just looks COOL!

Nice work. You also find the neatest looking trucks, I really like that color.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-02-2015, 01:41 AM

Coolest. Service. Truck. Ever.

n2billet · 01-02-2015, 09:51 AM

This is the panel I made for the paddle valves and gauges, it bolts to the floor in front of the seat.

n2billet · 01-02-2015, 09:54 AM

I pulled the front clip and motor out and prepped the frame for paint

n2billet · 01-02-2015, 10:12 AM

The controller installed.

n2billet · 01-02-2015, 10:15 AM

Decided to go the LS based route on this truck so I picked up this 05 5.3 with a 4l60e tranny

n2billet · 01-02-2015, 10:17 AM

Using a CTS-V pan to gain some clearance.

n2billet · 01-02-2015, 10:19 AM

The front all painted and back together.

**lolife99** · 01-02-2015, 10:55 AM

Keep those updates coming,...

tommys72 · 01-02-2015, 11:52 AM

very nice

Saclandman · 01-02-2015, 12:00 PM

Very cool! Nice work.

jcramsey · 01-02-2015, 12:21 PM

Love it. Thats a sweet truck!

01-01-2015, 09:59 PM	#1
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	"Wally" The 68 Service Truck It's a New Year so I thought I would start a new build thread. I bought this truck off a forum member last April. It's a 46k original mile truck that has only had one repaint and the best I can tell the service bed was installed in 68. My plans were to do a simple bag job and add a set of Detroit Steel Wheels but after a few months the motor and 4 speed started getting tired of running up and down the highway to the shop at 75-80 so now the motor needs to be replaced and this is where I'm at now. Enough talk.....let's see if I can get some pictures loaded! Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-01-2015, 10:01 PM	#2
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck I can only load one picture at a time for some reason. This may take some time. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-01-2015, 10:03 PM	#3
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck I thought I would start on the back first so first I pulled the bed. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-01-2015, 10:13 PM	#4
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck I blasted the frame to get off 46 years of crud and have a nice surface for some paint. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-01-2015, 10:20 PM	#5
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck I installed Porterbuilt rear notches and painted the frame. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-01-2015, 10:21 PM	#6
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck Rebuilt trailing arms... Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-01-2015, 10:23 PM	#7
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck Another view. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-01-2015, 10:25 PM	#8
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck I under coated the bed and installed it back on the chassis. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-01-2015, 10:32 PM	#9
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck I don't have any pictures of the front while I was installing it but it's got Porterbuilt control arms with drop spindles and bags. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-01-2015, 10:55 PM	#10
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck Turned out killer!!!!! __________________ LIFTED OR LOW THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!! Check out my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517346 Projects 56 Chevy pickup Porterbuilt FR/RR dropmembers

01-02-2015, 12:20 AM	#11
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck very cool! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

01-02-2015, 01:09 AM	#12
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck I am in for this one! Looks killer!

01-02-2015, 01:17 AM	#13
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck woohoo ! Been waiting for this thread ! Subscribed !! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (Sold) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (Sold) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

01-02-2015, 01:17 AM	#14
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck That just looks COOL! Nice work. You also find the neatest looking trucks, I really like that color. __________________ Scott

01-02-2015, 01:41 AM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck Coolest. Service. Truck. Ever. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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01-02-2015, 09:51 AM	#16
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck This is the panel I made for the paddle valves and gauges, it bolts to the floor in front of the seat. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-02-2015, 09:54 AM	#17
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck I pulled the front clip and motor out and prepped the frame for paint Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-02-2015, 10:12 AM	#18
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck The controller installed. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-02-2015, 10:15 AM	#19
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck Decided to go the LS based route on this truck so I picked up this 05 5.3 with a 4l60e tranny Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-02-2015, 10:17 AM	#20
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck Using a CTS-V pan to gain some clearance. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-02-2015, 10:19 AM	#21
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck The front all painted and back together. Attached Images __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

01-02-2015, 10:55 AM	#22
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck Keep those updates coming,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-02-2015, 11:52 AM	#23
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck very nice __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-02-2015, 12:00 PM	#24
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck Very cool! Nice work. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

01-02-2015, 12:21 PM	#25
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: "Wally" The 68 Service Truck Love it. Thats a sweet truck! __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

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