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Piece of Work · 04-13-2010, 09:37 PM

This is my '68 short fleet that I purchased from board member billsbowtie.
I am going to incorporate ideas, how to's, and parts primarily from board members, and their suggestions. This will not be a frame off resto, just a mild upgrade from a previous build. Also, it may be slow at times with money being tight due to unemployment.

Starting with:
Rebuilt 350
Rebuilt TH400
New drum brakes all around
New starter
New alternator
HEI
Headers with full length exhaust

To do:
Resolve brake issue - DONE
Shorten steering column - DONE
Go through the steering and suspension - DONE
Replace old heated springs with new 2/4 drop springs - DONE
Replace shocks
New Radio - DONE
Custom kick panels - DONE
Custom door panels - DONE
Reupholster seat
Fix speedometer - DONE
Fix turn signals - DONE
Add gauges - DONE
Bodywork - DONE
Paint - Victory Red - Changed to Viper Red - DONE
Spray bedliner - Done
Add A/C

I will be doing all of the work myself.

Piece of Work · 04-16-2010, 08:00 PM

Brake problem resolved. Replaced booster and all is well.

Piece of Work · 04-16-2010, 08:12 PM

Next item was steering column. Following the excellent writeup in the FAQ section, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143, this was easy.

Piece of Work · 04-16-2010, 08:29 PM

The steering and suspension are in very good condition, no issues with tierod ends, ball joints, or bushings. I did replace the old heated springs with 2/4 drop springs from GMCPAULS. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191225

Piece of Work · 05-10-2010, 06:18 PM

Made fiberglass kick panels to hold 6 1/2" speakers. Followed these instructions - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=141614

Piece of Work · 05-10-2010, 06:32 PM

Made door panels with custom speaker pods to hold 6 x 9 three ways without cutting the bottom of the doors.

Piece of Work · 05-10-2010, 06:38 PM

More of the door panels.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-13-2010, 11:23 PM

I like the door pannels, are the speakers sealed from the inner door, or no? Got any pics of your old truck (saw a white one in clearwater last summer, i wanna say it was white?)

gixxerpymp · 07-13-2010, 11:30 PM

Lookin good man. First person on here that is close to me that I've seen.

Piece of Work · 07-19-2010, 02:23 PM

Finished body and paint.

Piece of Work · 07-19-2010, 02:26 PM

Bedliner finished & under hood.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-21-2010, 06:39 PM

wow man makin good progress!!! Truck looks really good!

VA72C10 · 07-21-2010, 08:24 PM

Truck looks great! Somehow missed the beginning but you made some good time with this!

Piece of Work · 07-21-2010, 08:33 PM

thanks for the complements. I had an issue with a neighbor who called the city, complaining about me working on the truck in the driveway. I talked to the ordinance officer and got a 2 week reprieve as long I did as much of the work as possible in the garage, so I had to work quickly.

70BLAZERX2 · 07-21-2010, 08:52 PM

Awesome door panels...that is how you do it..yourself and the way you want it...And the 72 armrests..Thats 100% old school right there..

And thats not fair someone complained you working on your truck..Sounds just like Delaware...if you were caught changing your oil in the driveway..$75 fine..

I had a 69 C/10,lost a rear u-joint on the way home from work,limped home 30miles and put truck up on jackstands..took out driveshaft,went to parts store,come home and there was a tow truck sitting there..I told him to go, i am fixing it right now so i can go to work at 5am....Man some people just dont get it , do they?

Looking good...

Piece of Work · 07-21-2010, 09:04 PM

I keep wondering, what happened to the "shade tree mechanic"?

bigguy69 · 07-21-2010, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piece of Work

I keep wondering, what happened to the "shade tree mechanic"?

we are still here, we have some cool neighbors though.awesome truck!

70BLAZERX2 · 07-22-2010, 07:36 AM

I have no neighbors here..my driveway is 1 mile long and i have a 40 x 40 foot barn you cannot even see it from the road...

I get to work in peace here..

angelo_32806 · 10-30-2010, 07:27 AM

I am tring to figure out what ac unit I want to put in my 67 do you have any pic of yours installed you can post
Thanks

oldblue1968chevy · 12-15-2010, 10:31 PM

Truck looks good! Yeah as I remember ol clearwater was pretty crowded! I can rev my motor up to 4500 rpm @ 11PM with no problems

Love being in the country!

Any updates?

72BlckButy · 12-15-2010, 10:38 PM

Lookin' good!

STOCKISH · 12-15-2010, 10:41 PM

WOW! That looks great. Nice work.

04-13-2010, 09:37 PM	#1
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Project "Message Board" This is my '68 short fleet that I purchased from board member billsbowtie. I am going to incorporate ideas, how to's, and parts primarily from board members, and their suggestions. This will not be a frame off resto, just a mild upgrade from a previous build. Also, it may be slow at times with money being tight due to unemployment. Starting with: Rebuilt 350 Rebuilt TH400 New drum brakes all around New starter New alternator HEI Headers with full length exhaust To do: Resolve brake issue - DONE Shorten steering column - DONE Go through the steering and suspension - DONE Replace old heated springs with new 2/4 drop springs - DONE Replace shocks New Radio - DONE Custom kick panels - DONE Custom door panels - DONE Reupholster seat Fix speedometer - DONE Fix turn signals - DONE Add gauges - DONE Bodywork - DONE Paint - Victory Red - Changed to Viper Red - DONE Spray bedliner - Done Add A/C I will be doing all of the work myself. Attached Images __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished. Last edited by Piece of Work; 07-19-2010 at 02:28 PM.

04-16-2010, 08:00 PM	#2
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Project "Message Board" Brake problem resolved. Replaced booster and all is well. Attached Images __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

04-16-2010, 08:12 PM	#3
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Project "Message Board" Next item was steering column. Following the excellent writeup in the FAQ section, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143, this was easy. Attached Images __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

04-16-2010, 08:29 PM	#4
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Project "Message Board" The steering and suspension are in very good condition, no issues with tierod ends, ball joints, or bushings. I did replace the old heated springs with 2/4 drop springs from GMCPAULS. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191225 Attached Images __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

05-10-2010, 06:18 PM	#5
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Project "Message Board" Made fiberglass kick panels to hold 6 1/2" speakers. Followed these instructions - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=141614 Attached Images __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished. Last edited by Piece of Work; 05-10-2010 at 06:41 PM.

05-10-2010, 06:32 PM	#6
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Project "Message Board" Made door panels with custom speaker pods to hold 6 x 9 three ways without cutting the bottom of the doors. Attached Images __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

05-10-2010, 06:38 PM	#7
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Project "Message Board" More of the door panels. Attached Images __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

07-13-2010, 11:23 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Project "Message Board" I like the door pannels, are the speakers sealed from the inner door, or no? Got any pics of your old truck (saw a white one in clearwater last summer, i wanna say it was white?) __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-13-2010, 11:30 PM	#9
gixxerpymp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brandon FL Posts: 258	Re: Project "Message Board" Lookin good man. First person on here that is close to me that I've seen.

07-19-2010, 02:23 PM	#10
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Project "Message Board" Finished body and paint. Attached Images __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

07-19-2010, 02:26 PM	#11
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Project "Message Board" Bedliner finished & under hood. Attached Images __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

07-21-2010, 06:39 PM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Project "Message Board" wow man makin good progress!!! Truck looks really good! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-21-2010, 08:24 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project "Message Board" Truck looks great! Somehow missed the beginning but you made some good time with this! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-21-2010, 08:33 PM	#14
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Project "Message Board" thanks for the complements. I had an issue with a neighbor who called the city, complaining about me working on the truck in the driveway. I talked to the ordinance officer and got a 2 week reprieve as long I did as much of the work as possible in the garage, so I had to work quickly. __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

07-21-2010, 08:52 PM	#15
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,311	Re: Project "Message Board" Awesome door panels...that is how you do it..yourself and the way you want it...And the 72 armrests..Thats 100% old school right there.. And thats not fair someone complained you working on your truck..Sounds just like Delaware...if you were caught changing your oil in the driveway..$75 fine.. I had a 69 C/10,lost a rear u-joint on the way home from work,limped home 30miles and put truck up on jackstands..took out driveshaft,went to parts store,come home and there was a tow truck sitting there..I told him to go, i am fixing it right now so i can go to work at 5am....Man some people just dont get it , do they? Looking good... Last edited by 70BLAZERX2; 07-21-2010 at 08:56 PM.



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07-21-2010, 09:04 PM	#16
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Project "Message Board" I keep wondering, what happened to the "shade tree mechanic"? __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

07-22-2010, 07:36 AM	#18
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,311	Re: Project "Message Board" I have no neighbors here..my driveway is 1 mile long and i have a 40 x 40 foot barn you cannot even see it from the road... I get to work in peace here..

10-30-2010, 07:27 AM	#19
angelo_32806 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 107	Re: Project "Message Board" I am tring to figure out what ac unit I want to put in my 67 do you have any pic of yours installed you can post Thanks

12-15-2010, 10:31 PM	#20
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Project "Message Board" Truck looks good! Yeah as I remember ol clearwater was pretty crowded! I can rev my motor up to 4500 rpm @ 11PM with no problems Love being in the country! Any updates? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-15-2010, 10:38 PM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Message Board" Lookin' good! __________________ -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)

12-15-2010, 10:41 PM	#22
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project "Message Board" WOW! That looks great. Nice work. __________________ --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.

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