The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SLY-C10 · 10-31-2014, 10:41 PM

Hi all

After looking around for 6 months at C10 forums and facebook groups I decided I wanted one, Then I saw this 68 on ebay a couple of months back and straight away thought I have to have it, I did a deal with the owner Jessie @ www.levelsevenmotorsports.com/ got her shipped across the US and she was on her way to Australia, the ship is due to dock on the 2nd November so I should have it in the next week or so (hopefully)

So I thought I'd start up a build thread, we're not going to do to much cosmetically to it just at the moment but we do have some power plant changes in mind, I work at GM Motorsport in OZ and we specialize in high performance LS work, so this should be fun..

The original build thread from the Level 7 guys is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619283

Here's a few pictures of the way it was when I purchased it..

I have purchased some custom number plates (as we call them) which suit it perfectly

.

70LonghornCST · 11-01-2014, 12:25 AM

Welcome to the forums. Great looking project.

swamp rat · 11-01-2014, 03:47 AM

Glad to find out whats up with this truck, on the old thread almost all the pictures are no longer showing up.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-01-2014, 09:00 AM

Cant wait to see what you guys do with it..

SLY-C10 · 11-01-2014, 09:15 AM

Cheers guys

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Glad to find out whats up with this truck, on the old thread almost all the pictures are no longer showing up.

I have saved all the old photos of it, you can view them here

http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/sl...20Blue%20Truck

swamp rat · 11-01-2014, 01:28 PM

Thanks for posting the photobucket link!

67chevy1series · 11-01-2014, 03:53 PM

Awesome truck! Love to see more pictures!

SLY-C10 · 11-06-2014, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

Awesome truck! Love to see more pictures!

Cheers, check the photobucket link a couple of posts back..

Well the truck hasn't been cleared through customs yet but my new engine arrived today, have more parts arriving in the next couple of weeks for what I hope to be a Christmas install

Orangetonicclicc · 11-07-2014, 02:37 AM

That's one good looking motor! Welcome!

swamp rat · 11-08-2014, 05:11 AM

I'm so old school i couldn't begin to say what that engine is, little lone dealing with all the sensors.

SLY-C10 · 11-08-2014, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I'm so old school i couldn't begin to say what that engine is, little lone dealing with all the sensors.

Hi mate, it's a 6.2lt Supercharged LSA engine, I think in the current Corvette engine in the US, down here it's fitted in our top of the range HSV GTS Sedan see below

http://youtu.be/UC9qnjOUjss

This is a new ute (pickup) they have just released, you truck guys will like this http://youtu.be/NM9xYeN7hsM

With cam & boost upgrade it should make around the 700hp mark

SLY-C10 · 12-16-2015, 06:06 AM

Well its been ages since I've updated this, been getting parts together,

In the meantime we ended up with another truck so now we are doing the 68 and a 69

In the last few months we have stripped both truck and done a lot of rust repairs etc

Porterbuilt & accuair gear arrived last week so we are into it,

I will keep the updated coming from here..

jus2qwk · 12-16-2015, 09:05 AM

Cool build. I like the engine choice!

SLY-C10 · 12-16-2015, 09:48 AM

Some more photos from the last few months

Repaired all the rust in the cab, blasted and epoxy coated

Portbuilt delivery

SLY-C10 · 12-16-2015, 09:50 AM

Some pics of the firewall we replaced

and a few pics of the 69 which was originally gold under all the other paint

**Hart_Rod** · 12-16-2015, 11:09 AM

Sweet projects! Check out my ChubTubz for your rear wheel wells: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=675754

Aus69c20 · 12-17-2015, 07:51 AM

Lookin good. Subscribed

SLY-C10 · 12-17-2015, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aus69c20

Lookin good. Subscribed

Hi John,

Make sure you jump on the C10 Owners Australia Facebook page as well mate..

https://www.facebook.com/groups/525439940964415/

Aus69c20 · 12-17-2015, 03:37 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll have a look.

SLY-C10 · 12-20-2015, 08:34 AM

Got a little done on Saturday before the tempreture hit 40C degrees (104F) around lunch time, so called it a day..

Cut out the notches for the racks and started removing the rivets..

Have got almost 3 weeks of holidays now so going to get right into it.

.

TexasLS1 · 12-20-2015, 10:17 AM

Sub'd, awesome build! Your shop looks like one big ol' toy box for big kids!

SLY-C10 · 12-20-2015, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasLS1

Sub'd, awesome build! Your shop looks like one big ol' toy box for big kids!

Cheer mate, yeah the shop sees a lot of toys, we're one of Australia's biggest LS tuning shops..

**nlped** · 12-20-2015, 12:18 PM

Cool. I'm in. That 6.2L is going to be a beast in the truck...

aboesec10 · 12-20-2015, 01:17 PM

can't wait to see more

SLY-C10 · 12-28-2015, 07:49 PM

Plenty done today, flipped both the chassis over and removed all the rivets on the bottom, about bloody 50 of them, got the centre cross members removed and tidied everything on the underside, only the 2 rear crossmembers to remove, they are both being held on by 1 rivet on the top which I will remove when I flip them back over on Thursday

10-31-2014, 10:41 PM	#1
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 53	The Aussie 68 & 69 Short Fleet Builds #Porterbuilt #Accuair #Delmo Hi all After looking around for 6 months at C10 forums and facebook groups I decided I wanted one, Then I saw this 68 on ebay a couple of months back and straight away thought I have to have it, I did a deal with the owner Jessie @ www.levelsevenmotorsports.com/ got her shipped across the US and she was on her way to Australia, the ship is due to dock on the 2nd November so I should have it in the next week or so (hopefully) So I thought I'd start up a build thread, we're not going to do to much cosmetically to it just at the moment but we do have some power plant changes in mind, I work at GM Motorsport in OZ and we specialize in high performance LS work, so this should be fun.. The original build thread from the Level 7 guys is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619283 Here's a few pictures of the way it was when I purchased it.. I have purchased some custom number plates (as we call them) which suit it perfectly . Last edited by SLY-C10; 02-05-2016 at 08:53 AM.

11-01-2014, 12:25 AM	#2
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Welcome to the forums. Great looking project. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

11-01-2014, 03:47 AM	#3
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Glad to find out whats up with this truck, on the old thread almost all the pictures are no longer showing up. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-01-2014, 09:00 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Cant wait to see what you guys do with it.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-01-2014, 01:28 PM	#6
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Thanks for posting the photobucket link! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-01-2014, 03:53 PM	#7
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Awesome truck! Love to see more pictures!

11-07-2014, 02:37 AM	#9
Orangetonicclicc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 744	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... That's one good looking motor! Welcome! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ban+Retro:fro:

11-08-2014, 05:11 AM	#10
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... I'm so old school i couldn't begin to say what that engine is, little lone dealing with all the sensors. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

12-16-2015, 06:06 AM	#12
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 53	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Well its been ages since I've updated this, been getting parts together, In the meantime we ended up with another truck so now we are doing the 68 and a 69 In the last few months we have stripped both truck and done a lot of rust repairs etc Porterbuilt & accuair gear arrived last week so we are into it, I will keep the updated coming from here.. Attached Images

12-16-2015, 09:05 AM	#13
jus2qwk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wytheville, Virginia Posts: 591	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Cool build. I like the engine choice! __________________ Corey Jones Designs CoreyJonesDesigns on instagram Ole Silver- 1967 stepside http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1103c...chevrolet-c10/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598758

12-16-2015, 09:48 AM	#14
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 53	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Some more photos from the last few months Repaired all the rust in the cab, blasted and epoxy coated Portbuilt delivery Attached Images

12-16-2015, 09:50 AM	#15
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 53	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Some pics of the firewall we replaced and a few pics of the 69 which was originally gold under all the other paint Attached Images

12-16-2015, 11:09 AM	#16
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Sweet projects! Check out my ChubTubz for your rear wheel wells: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=675754 __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-17-2015, 07:51 AM	#17
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Lookin good. Subscribed __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

12-17-2015, 03:37 PM	#19
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Thanks for the info. I'll have a look. __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

12-20-2015, 08:34 AM	#20
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 53	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Got a little done on Saturday before the tempreture hit 40C degrees (104F) around lunch time, so called it a day.. Cut out the notches for the racks and started removing the rivets.. Have got almost 3 weeks of holidays now so going to get right into it. . Attached Images

12-20-2015, 10:17 AM	#21
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 469	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Sub'd, awesome build! Your shop looks like one big ol' toy box for big kids!

12-20-2015, 12:18 PM	#23
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Cool. I'm in. That 6.2L is going to be a beast in the truck... __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-20-2015, 01:17 PM	#24
aboesec10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 501	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... can't wait to see more

12-28-2015, 07:49 PM	#25
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 53	Re: The Old Blue 68 - USA to OZ.... Plenty done today, flipped both the chassis over and removed all the rivets on the bottom, about bloody 50 of them, got the centre cross members removed and tidied everything on the underside, only the 2 rear crossmembers to remove, they are both being held on by 1 rivet on the top which I will remove when I flip them back over on Thursday Attached Images

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.