Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage - Page 23 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Bowtie468** · 09-25-2013, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Killer work Chris!

Hate to steer away from the truck but I'm curious. On your trailer.. Is it tube frame? If so did you drill and tap the frame to mount the toolbox or use self tapping screws? Your trailer looks a lot like ours.
Posted via Mobile Device

Yes Nate , it's a tube frame . I drilled and tapped to mount the toolbox . For the winch, I built another plate that mounts under the floor and spans the width of the tubing running front to rear. About a 3' span if I remember correctly . That plate mounts to the winch plate and also to the frame tubing . Picture the steel floor being sandwiched between the upper and lower mount plates, then the lower plate being bolted to the frame rails . Drilled and tapped those also .
Posted via Mobile Device

72BlckButy · 09-25-2013, 07:52 AM

Thanks buddy.

Your truck is amazing. Great attention to detail.
Posted via Mobile Device

STOCKISH · 09-26-2013, 04:10 PM

^^I agree, top notch build! One of my fav'es for sure.

**CC69Rat** · 12-04-2013, 01:30 PM

Chris -- How wide is your rear axle housing ? How much did you have to add to the inner bed wheel tubs? Thanks.

**Bowtie468** · 12-05-2013, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Chris -- How wide is your rear axle housing ? How much did you have to add to the inner bed wheel tubs? Thanks.

Chad, ill get you a measurement tomorrow when im out in the shop. As for the wheeltubs, they are widened 7 1/2 inches.

Bennett68C10 · 12-05-2013, 09:51 PM

Out in the shop, we want pictures of this badboy

**CC69Rat** · 12-05-2013, 09:56 PM

20x12, 4" BS 31x16.. correct? Factory frame rail location I guess? Did you just flush up the inner edge of the wheel tubs to the outer face of the edge of the frame rail?

Thanks man. Your truck is incredible.

**Bowtie468** · 12-06-2013, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

20x12, 4" BS 31x16.. correct? Factory frame rail location I guess? Did you just flush up the inner edge of the wheel tubs to the outer face of the edge of the frame rail?

Thanks man. Your truck is incredible.

54 5/8" total width . This is the outside flange to outside flange on the brake rotor .

No I didn't just flush it up with frame edge . Just made them wide enough to fit the tires nicely inside .

**Bowtie468** · 12-06-2013, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Out in the shop, we want pictures of this badboy

Sorry buddy , our lives have been so hectic the last 7 weeks that I haven't done much on the truck !

**CC69Rat** · 12-13-2013, 09:21 PM

If that truck was mine, I'd be sleeping in it. .. any pictures would have a lanky unshaven dude in it.

**Bowtie468** · 02-28-2014, 01:23 AM

2 weeks left to thrash ! Trying to get this girl to GoodGuys ! Still haven't fired the motor . Wish me luck . I'll need it !

HSRACER · 02-28-2014, 03:03 AM

I hope to see you there!

Bennett68C10 · 02-28-2014, 06:33 AM

Good luck buddy, can't wait to see this truck done. You'll make your deadline, just keep plugging away at it.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-28-2014, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

2 weeks left to thrash ! Trying to get this girl to GoodGuys ! Still haven't fired the motor . Wish me luck . I'll need it !

Good luck Chris! Where's Goodguy's at?

darkhorse970 · 02-28-2014, 08:35 AM

Rob, it's at the Texas Motor Speedway outside of Dallas.

dirish · 02-28-2014, 10:02 AM

Pictures!!! Pictures!!! Pictures!!! Congratulations, i know it's been a long time coming!
Best of luck, would love to see a video of it being fired up for the first time.
Look forward to seeing it complete!

**Hart_Rod** · 02-28-2014, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Rob, it's at the Texas Motor Speedway outside of Dallas.

Dang. That's a long haul from Pensacola....

smbrouss70 · 02-28-2014, 03:05 PM

It's ONLY a 10.5 hour drive each way. Google says it's only 2HR 5 MIN to fly though.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-28-2014, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Rob, it's at the Texas Motor Speedway outside of Dallas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

It's ONLY a 10.5 hour drive each way. Google says it's only 2HR 5 MIN to fly though.

Not a bad drive in my Denali, not so much in my 68 SWB....

.

Rusbuilt · 03-01-2014, 09:54 PM

What a great looking truck!! Nice work!

**Bowtie468** · 03-01-2014, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirish

Pictures!!! Pictures!!! Pictures!!!
Look forward to seeing it complete!

Hey Daniel , how ya been ? I'll be taking it off the stands in the next few days for insurance pics . I'll be sure to post some up !

You should see your old tailgate now !

**Bowtie468** · 03-01-2014, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HSRACER

I hope to see you there!

Can't wait ! Doing my best to get it there !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Good luck buddy, can't wait to see this truck done. You'll make your deadline, just keep plugging away at it.

Thanks Keith

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Good luck Chris!

Thanks Rob ! Wish you could make it !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

What a great looking truck!! Nice work!

Thank you Rus !

**CC69Rat** · 03-01-2014, 10:35 PM

We need some pitchers man!

babyblueoval · 03-02-2014, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

We need some pitchers man!

One pitcher coming up:

**CC69Rat** · 03-02-2014, 01:57 PM

.. I was kidding.. but.. I would like to see it all finished up.

09-25-2013, 07:52 AM	#552
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Thanks buddy. Your truck is amazing. Great attention to detail. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -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)

09-26-2013, 04:10 PM	#553
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage ^^I agree, top notch build! One of my fav'es for sure. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-04-2013, 01:30 PM	#554
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Chris -- How wide is your rear axle housing ? How much did you have to add to the inner bed wheel tubs? Thanks. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-05-2013, 09:51 PM	#556
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Out in the shop, we want pictures of this badboy __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-05-2013, 09:56 PM	#557
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage 20x12, 4" BS 31x16.. correct? Factory frame rail location I guess? Did you just flush up the inner edge of the wheel tubs to the outer face of the edge of the frame rail? Thanks man. Your truck is incredible. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

12-13-2013, 09:21 PM	#560
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage If that truck was mine, I'd be sleeping in it. .. any pictures would have a lanky unshaven dude in it. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-28-2014, 01:23 AM	#561
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage 2 weeks left to thrash ! Trying to get this girl to GoodGuys ! Still haven't fired the motor . Wish me luck . I'll need it ! __________________ 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

02-28-2014, 03:03 AM	#562
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I hope to see you there! __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS

02-28-2014, 06:33 AM	#563
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Good luck buddy, can't wait to see this truck done. You'll make your deadline, just keep plugging away at it. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-28-2014, 08:35 AM	#565
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Rob, it's at the Texas Motor Speedway outside of Dallas. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

02-28-2014, 10:02 AM	#566
dirish Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Heart of Tennessee Posts: 1,120	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Pictures!!! Pictures!!! Pictures!!! Congratulations, i know it's been a long time coming! Best of luck, would love to see a video of it being fired up for the first time. Look forward to seeing it complete!

02-28-2014, 03:05 PM	#568
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage It's ONLY a 10.5 hour drive each way. Google says it's only 2HR 5 MIN to fly though. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

03-01-2014, 09:54 PM	#570
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage What a great looking truck!! Nice work! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

03-01-2014, 10:35 PM	#573
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage We need some pitchers man! __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-02-2014, 01:57 PM	#575
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage .. I was kidding.. but.. I would like to see it all finished up. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.