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nick martorano · 09-08-2011, 09:55 PM

Thanks Man! I hope to have the motor and trans installed within the next two weeks. I started to install the air box for the new Vintage Air but didn't get it all done. That is what I will do first this weekend and then tackle the computers and wiring!

72chevyfleet · 09-08-2011, 11:42 PM

that is my dream color now whats the name of it ?

68 TT · 09-09-2011, 12:05 AM

Beautiful truck. Keep up the great work.

SIXTY9CST · 09-12-2011, 12:23 AM

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Back spacing on both front and rears wheels is 5.25". I just checked my paperwork. I hope this helps.
Also, I am using CPP 2" drop spindles and have installed Air bags all the way around and all CPP control arms and trailing arms etc. Stock rear tubs and stock wheel wells in front.

>Nice build! What size tires are you using?

68 TT · 09-12-2011, 09:54 AM

You might want to paint the top of the dash satin black to knock down the glare coming off that nice new silver paint.

nick martorano · 09-12-2011, 10:01 AM

Yeah you might be right! I am going to wait and see how it goes.

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nick martorano · 09-12-2011, 03:26 PM

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>Nice build! What size tires are you using?

I will check tonight when I get home for the tire sizes. Having an old timer's moment! Not that I am old though!

nick martorano · 10-01-2011, 09:36 PM

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VA72C10 · 10-01-2011, 11:26 PM

Awesome! Simply.....AWESOME!!!!

nick martorano · 10-02-2011, 07:43 AM

thank you sir! Won't be long now!

big_al_71 · 10-02-2011, 07:51 AM

Hey Nick I cant believe I have missed this build. That looks like Jeremie's shop "miranda built" they built my brother in laws camaro. That truck looks amazing!!!!!
I want to see this bad boy in person....Keep the picts coming!!

mightymouse · 10-02-2011, 09:09 AM

your truck is looking awsome. what seats are you gonna use?

nick martorano · 10-02-2011, 03:49 PM

Thanks! I am going with the bench seat but had it all redone with memory foam and Ultra leather instead of factory stuff. Wanted to keep the bench for a little ol' school!

70-Shorty · 10-02-2011, 06:01 PM

beautiful truck! I just noticed the one piece windows, did those install easily? I've been fluctuating on my paint color (when i get around to doing it RIGHT) between HoK Tangelo Pearl and HoK Orion Silver. You just made my decision much more difficult. Your truck looks killer!
Tim

nick martorano · 10-02-2011, 10:08 PM

Thanks Man! Windows were a little tricky but well worth the hassle. They are from One Piece Products. I originally got the windows from Brothers but sent them back when I realized that you had to weld in the corners etc. The color of my truck is Galaxy Silver and is a G.M. color so that in the event of any damage, paint should be easily matched.

big_al_71 · 10-02-2011, 10:41 PM

nick here are the two camaros the 69 is my brother in laws and the 72 is my best friend's....

**67cheby** · 10-03-2011, 10:55 AM

that motor is AWESOME !!

HercCheif · 10-03-2011, 11:38 AM

What front drive system is that? Was the AC compressor supplied by vintage air? ordid it come with the drive assembly?

68 TT · 10-03-2011, 12:54 PM

Looks great. The accessory drive looks much better than the stock stuff.

Nice job.

It won't be long until you hear it come to life for the first time.

nick martorano · 10-03-2011, 10:03 PM

Thanks guys. Front drive is Concept One and is clear anodized. I wish I had gotten the polished and then had the parts anodized but as they say, Live and Learn!

Big Al,
I know your brother in laws camaro, it is a beauty! I think I remember seeing your buddy's there too. Yes the 70 Chevelle with the flames down the side is mine. It was built at Jeremy's old shop and has been done for almost three years now. Time really flies! Miranda Built does some Amazing work. Jeremy's attention to detail is out of this world. I got to help him on my Chevelle but didn't get to do as much as I would have liked too! My Truck is a little different with my budget, I am trying to do as much of the easy stuff as possible and then let the Pro's at Miranda Built do the all of the Trick items and custom stuff. Jeremy has already terminated all of the wiring to the lights and switches etc. and the team there installed the computers and engine harness. I hope that we get the radiator mounted and hoses fabbed up, and get the exhaust system built this week. When I mounted the engine, I used the adapter plates that came with the CPP kit but Jeremy switched them out with the Hooker Header adapter plates which allowed the motor to be shifted back a couple of inches which I needed more room for the fans.

I would like to get together with you when I get my truck completed.

big_al_71 · 10-03-2011, 10:50 PM

Most definetly we need to get together, Pat, Raul and my self we are always together. Of course my bucket is no where near as nice as any of all of your guys vehicles. I seen your chevelle many times I seen it at the festival flea market show a couple of years ago and at the shop. Jeremy does some amazing work. I have also seen Kareems C10 that looks like my truck. Keep the picts coming cant wait to see it in person..

nick martorano · 10-04-2011, 09:47 PM

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big_al_71 · 10-04-2011, 09:48 PM

Thats awesome!!!!!!

**67cheby** · 10-04-2011, 09:48 PM

WOW....sweet

nick martorano · 10-04-2011, 09:55 PM

Thanks Guys!

09-08-2011, 09:55 PM	#51
nick martorano Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pompano Beach Florida Posts: 129	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Thanks Man! I hope to have the motor and trans installed within the next two weeks. I started to install the air box for the new Vintage Air but didn't get it all done. That is what I will do first this weekend and then tackle the computers and wiring!

09-08-2011, 11:42 PM	#52
72chevyfleet Learning As I Go Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotts valley california Posts: 250	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside that is my dream color now whats the name of it ? __________________ 1972 Chevy C-20 Longbed 2wd Granny Low with a Crate 350: Air Gap Manifold, Edelbrock 600cfm, HEI, Headers to a 40 series flow (soon to be dual again)

09-09-2011, 12:05 AM	#53
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Beautiful truck. Keep up the great work. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

09-12-2011, 09:54 AM	#55
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside You might want to paint the top of the dash satin black to knock down the glare coming off that nice new silver paint. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

09-12-2011, 10:01 AM	#56
nick martorano Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pompano Beach Florida Posts: 129	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Yeah you might be right! I am going to wait and see how it goes. This weekend I got the new fuse panel mounted and the wires run to the back of the truck for the tail lights etc and the front light harness run to the front of the truck. I will put the wires in some sort of covering to protect them but wanted to get them run for now. I also got the A/C box installed! I also scratch the paint on the fire wall and chipped the paint where one of the screws goes through

10-01-2011, 09:36 PM	#58
nick martorano Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pompano Beach Florida Posts: 129	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Finally! I got to install the LS376/480 (LS3 Hot Cam Crate engine) and teh 4L80e, headers, front drive and all accessories and plugged in most of the wire harness for engine.

10-01-2011, 11:26 PM	#59
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Awesome! Simply.....AWESOME!!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-02-2011, 07:43 AM	#60
nick martorano Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pompano Beach Florida Posts: 129	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside thank you sir! Won't be long now!

10-02-2011, 07:51 AM	#61
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Hey Nick I cant believe I have missed this build. That looks like Jeremie's shop "miranda built" they built my brother in laws camaro. That truck looks amazing!!!!! I want to see this bad boy in person....Keep the picts coming!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-02-2011, 09:09 AM	#62
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside your truck is looking awsome. what seats are you gonna use?

10-02-2011, 03:49 PM	#63
nick martorano Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pompano Beach Florida Posts: 129	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Thanks! I am going with the bench seat but had it all redone with memory foam and Ultra leather instead of factory stuff. Wanted to keep the bench for a little ol' school!

10-02-2011, 06:01 PM	#64
70-Shorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario CA Posts: 317	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside beautiful truck! I just noticed the one piece windows, did those install easily? I've been fluctuating on my paint color (when i get around to doing it RIGHT) between HoK Tangelo Pearl and HoK Orion Silver. You just made my decision much more difficult. Your truck looks killer! Tim __________________ Ontario CA•70 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside C-10 71 Chevy Longbed Fleetside C-20 (sold ) 63 Chevy II Nova SS 02 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson supercharged 5.4 2000 Harley Roadking Hot Bike Baggers Mag Shoot http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/i...oot/?start=all some truck lettering & flame jobs http://www.flickr.com/photos/4950319...7602894916215/

10-02-2011, 10:08 PM	#65
nick martorano Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pompano Beach Florida Posts: 129	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Thanks Man! Windows were a little tricky but well worth the hassle. They are from One Piece Products. I originally got the windows from Brothers but sent them back when I realized that you had to weld in the corners etc. The color of my truck is Galaxy Silver and is a G.M. color so that in the event of any damage, paint should be easily matched.

10-02-2011, 10:41 PM	#66
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside nick here are the two camaros the 69 is my brother in laws and the 72 is my best friend's.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-03-2011, 10:55 AM	#67
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside that motor is AWESOME !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172



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10-03-2011, 11:38 AM	#68
HercCheif Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 1	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside What front drive system is that? Was the AC compressor supplied by vintage air? ordid it come with the drive assembly? __________________ 1968 Chevy Short/Step 350/th400 SOLD 2000 Camaro SS LS1/T56 Slow and loud Hoping to be in a '67 or '68 short bed again soon...

10-03-2011, 12:54 PM	#69
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Looks great. The accessory drive looks much better than the stock stuff. Nice job. It won't be long until you hear it come to life for the first time. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

10-03-2011, 10:03 PM	#70
nick martorano Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pompano Beach Florida Posts: 129	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Thanks guys. Front drive is Concept One and is clear anodized. I wish I had gotten the polished and then had the parts anodized but as they say, Live and Learn! Big Al, I know your brother in laws camaro, it is a beauty! I think I remember seeing your buddy's there too. Yes the 70 Chevelle with the flames down the side is mine. It was built at Jeremy's old shop and has been done for almost three years now. Time really flies! Miranda Built does some Amazing work. Jeremy's attention to detail is out of this world. I got to help him on my Chevelle but didn't get to do as much as I would have liked too! My Truck is a little different with my budget, I am trying to do as much of the easy stuff as possible and then let the Pro's at Miranda Built do the all of the Trick items and custom stuff. Jeremy has already terminated all of the wiring to the lights and switches etc. and the team there installed the computers and engine harness. I hope that we get the radiator mounted and hoses fabbed up, and get the exhaust system built this week. When I mounted the engine, I used the adapter plates that came with the CPP kit but Jeremy switched them out with the Hooker Header adapter plates which allowed the motor to be shifted back a couple of inches which I needed more room for the fans. I would like to get together with you when I get my truck completed.

10-03-2011, 10:50 PM	#71
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Most definetly we need to get together, Pat, Raul and my self we are always together. Of course my bucket is no where near as nice as any of all of your guys vehicles. I seen your chevelle many times I seen it at the festival flea market show a couple of years ago and at the shop. Jeremy does some amazing work. I have also seen Kareems C10 that looks like my truck. Keep the picts coming cant wait to see it in person.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-04-2011, 09:47 PM	#72
nick martorano Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pompano Beach Florida Posts: 129	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside check out Jeremy's latest creation! He built my radiator cover today and it is Badass! Gonna take it to powder coating tomorrow.

10-04-2011, 09:48 PM	#73
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Thats awesome!!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-04-2011, 09:55 PM	#75
nick martorano Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pompano Beach Florida Posts: 129	Re: Budget Buster 68 C10 swb fleetside Thanks Guys!

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