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Old 06-16-2007, 11:52 PM   #1
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68 lwb Patina Hot rod

Here's some more before and after pics of my Truck ! Patina rules From barn fresh to Hot Rod !!! My motto get the wheels and build the truck to fit them!! Notice from pics that the rear wheels move from forward in the wheel wells to centered. It was a lot of work and a pricey one piece driveshaft that most people wouldn't notice but i like it alot better!!!
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Old 06-17-2007, 12:50 AM   #2
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Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod

sweet 50th annv truck there. Is the original seat under the seat cover, or was it swapped out?
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:04 AM   #3
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Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod

i love that truck, REAL PATINA RULES
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:40 AM   #4
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Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod

love that that 68 with the big rear window and those fat rears!!!
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:44 AM   #5
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love that that 68 with the big rear window and those fat rears!!!
(all 68's had the big rear window)
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Old 06-17-2007, 08:39 AM   #6
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sweet 50th annv truck there. Is the original seat under the seat cover, or was it swapped out?
The origional seat is there but the covering is in pretty bad shape . Anyone know where I can get a new cover for it ?
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Old 06-17-2007, 10:40 AM   #7
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Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod

How far did you have to move the rear axle to align it in the wheel well? I noticed my swb stepside looks like the wheel is not centered. Must have been a design flaw!

BTW....Fixing the front of your box is very esay with a "come-along" and a custom "u" bracket...you can borrow mine...5 minute job...LOL!

What did you use for paint on your passenger side fender for the touch-up?
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Old 06-17-2007, 11:02 AM   #8
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Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod

Hey Bob,

Nice truck. It looks like you are in my neck of the woods. I bought a lot of parts from a guy in Newton a while back. Go here and add your info.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=iowa

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Old 06-17-2007, 12:28 PM   #9
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Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod

Looks very nice! What size are your back wheels & tires? Backspacing? Also,who widened the wheels? Thanks,Brad
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:35 PM   #10
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How far did you have to move the rear axle to align it in the wheel well? I noticed my swb stepside looks like the wheel is not centered. Must have been a design flaw!

BTW....Fixing the front of your box is very esay with a "come-along" and a custom "u" bracket...you can borrow mine...5 minute job...LOL!

What did you use for paint on your passenger side fender for the touch-up?
Approx. 3'' left the box on moved it untill it fits

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Old 06-17-2007, 01:38 PM   #11
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Looks very nice! What size are your back wheels & tires? Backspacing? Also,who widened the wheels? Thanks,Brad
15x11 5 1/4'' back spacing wheels are wheel vintiques not in any catalog they built them for me a few years ago and yes they were quite pricey!! But just what I wanted!!!

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Old 06-17-2007, 07:50 PM   #12
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Old 06-18-2007, 01:07 PM   #13
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Sweet truck!
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Old 06-18-2007, 02:25 PM   #14
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Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod

nice truck bob love that petina.I think I smoked pot in your basement once.
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Old 06-18-2007, 06:55 PM   #15
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Does your truck have one of these


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Old 06-18-2007, 07:24 PM   #16
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Nope , mines from benevetti chevrolet . I don't think you smoked in my basement at least not why I lived in this house. Didn't have a basement before this house!!!
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Old 06-19-2007, 06:53 PM   #17
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Does anyone know where I can find a seat cover for the 50th ????
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Old 06-19-2007, 10:46 PM   #18
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Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod

what drop do you have? i really like how low your truck is looking!
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Old 06-19-2007, 11:29 PM   #19
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what drop do you have? i really like how low your truck is looking!
Built it my self started with a leaf spring rear from a gmc flipped the rear end on top of the springs. Front end is a combo of cut springs and lowered spring pockets in lower controll arms . Too poor to buy that expensive stuff so I built my own. Rides and drives pretty good since I built it in my garage !!!
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Old 06-20-2007, 09:37 AM   #20
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Re: 68 lwb Patina Hot rod

ever been to Ira its a little town outside newton anyways if you can find it there's this guy I used to get parts for my bikes from. he also does some really cool upholstery. lives right across the street from the church there.
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Old 06-20-2007, 07:27 PM   #21
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ever been to Ira its a little town outside newton anyways if you can find it there's this guy I used to get parts for my bikes from. he also does some really cool upholstery. lives right across the street from the church there.
Thanks I check it out
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