California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DirtyDutchMen · 10-17-2012, 12:49 PM

Just posting some pictures of a project that we are building for a customer

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Toyota FJ Cruiser 8" headlights with custom headlight buckets

Bumper has been finish welded

Under valance area where the power steering resivoir and coolant overflow are mounted

Inner passenger fender almost done,

Bottom side of the hood

Hidden hinges with gas struts mounted behind the firewall

Valance set on to show dimples for rad cap, and resivoir caps

Handmade new hood peak

The factory hood peak for reference

finish welded inners

Bottom valance

Heres the guages and heat/ac controls

Pedals with under dash hydro boost brake master

Heres the drivers seat mounted, all computers/Electronics for the engine, transmission, air ride ect are mounted under the seat. The seat has a release button on the side of the seat base for the hinge set up for easy acess to the wiring. We used gas shocks to hold the seat in the up position

Drivers inner fender

steering shaft coming out of firewall

DirtyDutchMen · 10-17-2012, 12:51 PM

Heres a couple pictures i forgot, The cowl welded on to the cab, the passenger wiper hole has been re located

Heres a rendering done by Carter Hickman Designs,

Flush mount gas filler

Updated pictures of the box and wheel tubs

rear full roll pan

New rear box corners

Pancaked the roof and modified the roof peak

bear claw door latches installed

heres a pic of the 90* hydrobrake and the a/c

DirtyDutchMen · 10-17-2012, 12:53 PM

We took the truck to the World of Wheels show in abbotsford this past weekend, truck took the under construction award.

Heres the turn signal/ park lights on the front

A/C and heater lines going into the cab

We got the hood hinge holes all filled in and made valve cover vent lines

heres the not finished console with the flip up stereo faceplate

shot of the under bed area

rear bumper/ licence plate mount finished

exhaust cutout

rear brake line and fuel line through frame fittings

we notched the bottom of the cab to clear the driveshaft

under passenger seat, engine fuse box, battery shut off and stereo mount

custom battery mount

exhaust over the rear end

Finally some updated pictures for you guys

A few shots of the engine, we painted everything the same coulor and used a flat clear on the drive set up and tops of the valve covers

intake bodyworked and painted

Parts waiting to be installed

Heres the box in the booth ready for paint

Rear bumper ready for paint

Cab sandblasted and the chassis all welded and ground.

And lastly the transmission

Mr Chevorlet · 10-17-2012, 01:42 PM

that is some nice metal work, keep posting pics i like to see it to the end

ChevyNewb · 10-17-2012, 01:50 PM

Keep it up. I am digging some of the mods...

1978steven · 10-17-2012, 01:55 PM

Amazing work! I really like those headlights with the integrated parking lights/turn signals.
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BB72CHEVKT · 10-17-2012, 01:55 PM

Beautiful. Someone has some cash.

CParnell · 10-17-2012, 02:10 PM

There's some neat mods there.

Mt Man Chad · 10-17-2012, 02:14 PM

Must be rough to have a shop like that!

budman k20 · 10-17-2012, 02:20 PM

Let me start off by saying "WOW" the execution and craftsmanship are over the top. That truck will be a show winner for sure. The bumpers fit the 67-68 body lines well... maybe not so much on the 69-72 years. Keep us updated on your project as the pictures of your work are inspiring... to me!

Bud

JointTech · 10-17-2012, 02:20 PM

nice fab work. I love the gas filler.
But you cant drop the tailgate. how are you gonna load kegs in the back of that thing?

LEX · 10-17-2012, 02:23 PM

Amazing. Looks built from scratch.

Andy4639 · 10-17-2012, 02:24 PM

Dang! That is one sweet looking truck! It want be long and we will see it on a cover of a mag! Well done sir.

black_sheep454 · 10-17-2012, 02:24 PM

Looks amazing. I wish I had the time and tools to do all that metal work.
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67chevemall · 10-17-2012, 02:25 PM

Amazing!! Finished pics a must have....

Graham57a · 10-17-2012, 02:46 PM

dayum

**screaminchevypickup** · 10-17-2012, 02:57 PM

Wow!!
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big_al_71 · 10-17-2012, 03:08 PM

That metal work is really awesome!!!! suscribed i will be following up this one closely...

JWall · 10-17-2012, 03:11 PM

Killer!

**RenoKeene** · 10-17-2012, 04:17 PM

I'll ride with ya.....

**SactoJim** · 10-17-2012, 04:50 PM

WOW!.....somebody's got deep pockets!

Beautiful work!

chevy_mike · 10-17-2012, 04:57 PM

Glad to see you made it over from the HAMB board. I hope the link I posted got you over here. The HAMB can be a little rough if you don't meet the traditional pre '65 vehicles.

Welcome and like I said over there, AWESOME work!!!

808_67C10 · 10-17-2012, 05:28 PM

body work alone probably cost as much as my house!

gorgous truck! cant wait to see it finished!

67c10rustbuket · 10-17-2012, 06:47 PM

Beautiful work, I would like to see some pics of the frame without the body to see all the mods and suspension work. Cant wait to see more of this one!!

**Palf70Step** · 10-17-2012, 06:59 PM

Very nice!

10-17-2012, 12:49 PM	#1
DirtyDutchMen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Langley Posts: 62	California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Just posting some pictures of a project that we are building for a customer [I MG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c328/dirtydeedss/DSC_0531.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c328/dirtydeedss/DSC_0446.jpg Toyota FJ Cruiser 8" headlights with custom headlight buckets Bumper has been finish welded Under valance area where the power steering resivoir and coolant overflow are mounted Inner passenger fender almost done, Bottom side of the hood Hidden hinges with gas struts mounted behind the firewall Valance set on to show dimples for rad cap, and resivoir caps Handmade new hood peak The factory hood peak for reference finish welded inners Bottom valance Heres the guages and heat/ac controls Pedals with under dash hydro boost brake master Heres the drivers seat mounted, all computers/Electronics for the engine, transmission, air ride ect are mounted under the seat. The seat has a release button on the side of the seat base for the hinge set up for easy acess to the wiring. We used gas shocks to hold the seat in the up position Drivers inner fender steering shaft coming out of firewall

10-17-2012, 12:51 PM	#2
DirtyDutchMen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Langley Posts: 62	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Heres a couple pictures i forgot, The cowl welded on to the cab, the passenger wiper hole has been re located Heres a rendering done by Carter Hickman Designs, Flush mount gas filler Updated pictures of the box and wheel tubs rear full roll pan New rear box corners Pancaked the roof and modified the roof peak bear claw door latches installed heres a pic of the 90* hydrobrake and the a/c

10-17-2012, 12:53 PM	#3
DirtyDutchMen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Langley Posts: 62	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build We took the truck to the World of Wheels show in abbotsford this past weekend, truck took the under construction award. Heres the turn signal/ park lights on the front A/C and heater lines going into the cab We got the hood hinge holes all filled in and made valve cover vent lines heres the not finished console with the flip up stereo faceplate shot of the under bed area rear bumper/ licence plate mount finished exhaust cutout rear brake line and fuel line through frame fittings we notched the bottom of the cab to clear the driveshaft under passenger seat, engine fuse box, battery shut off and stereo mount custom battery mount exhaust over the rear end Finally some updated pictures for you guys A few shots of the engine, we painted everything the same coulor and used a flat clear on the drive set up and tops of the valve covers intake bodyworked and painted Parts waiting to be installed Heres the box in the booth ready for paint Rear bumper ready for paint Cab sandblasted and the chassis all welded and ground. And lastly the transmission

10-17-2012, 01:42 PM	#4
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build that is some nice metal work, keep posting pics i like to see it to the end __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

10-17-2012, 01:50 PM	#5
ChevyNewb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 153	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Keep it up. I am digging some of the mods... __________________ '68 Longbed Stepper. Mango Tango

10-17-2012, 01:55 PM	#6
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Amazing work! I really like those headlights with the integrated parking lights/turn signals. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

10-17-2012, 01:55 PM	#7
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Beautiful. Someone has some cash. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

10-17-2012, 02:10 PM	#8
CParnell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 156	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build There's some neat mods there. __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Project Tommy 1974 Olds Cutlass

10-17-2012, 02:14 PM	#9
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Must be rough to have a shop like that! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

10-17-2012, 02:20 PM	#10
budman k20 1972 K20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greenfield MN Posts: 360	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Let me start off by saying "WOW" the execution and craftsmanship are over the top. That truck will be a show winner for sure. The bumpers fit the 67-68 body lines well... maybe not so much on the 69-72 years. Keep us updated on your project as the pictures of your work are inspiring... to me! Bud

10-17-2012, 02:20 PM	#11
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build nice fab work. I love the gas filler. But you cant drop the tailgate. how are you gonna load kegs in the back of that thing? __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

10-17-2012, 02:23 PM	#12
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Amazing. Looks built from scratch.

10-17-2012, 02:24 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Dang! That is one sweet looking truck! It want be long and we will see it on a cover of a mag! Well done sir. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-17-2012, 02:24 PM	#14
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Looks amazing. I wish I had the time and tools to do all that metal work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

10-17-2012, 02:25 PM	#15
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Amazing!! Finished pics a must have.... __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD



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10-17-2012, 02:46 PM	#16
Graham57a Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,838	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build dayum __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788 1972 Chevy SWB Highlander OLIVE Build thread coming

10-17-2012, 02:57 PM	#17
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Wow!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

10-17-2012, 03:08 PM	#18
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build That metal work is really awesome!!!! suscribed i will be following up this one closely... __________________ 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

10-17-2012, 03:11 PM	#19
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Killer! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

10-17-2012, 04:17 PM	#20
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,010	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build I'll ride with ya..... __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-17-2012, 04:50 PM	#21
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build WOW!.....somebody's got deep pockets! Beautiful work! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

10-17-2012, 04:57 PM	#22
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Glad to see you made it over from the HAMB board. I hope the link I posted got you over here. The HAMB can be a little rough if you don't meet the traditional pre '65 vehicles. Welcome and like I said over there, AWESOME work!!! __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

10-17-2012, 05:28 PM	#23
808_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 1,051	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build body work alone probably cost as much as my house! gorgous truck! cant wait to see it finished! __________________ Frank (Hilo, Hawaii) Trucks, Tacos, and Beer go together like Peanut Butter and Ladies! 85 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760383 67 C/10 SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489298 79 K5 Blazer SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657461

10-17-2012, 06:47 PM	#24
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,807	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Beautiful work, I would like to see some pics of the frame without the body to see all the mods and suspension work. Cant wait to see more of this one!! __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

10-17-2012, 06:59 PM	#25
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,643	Re: California Rod And Customs 68 C-10 build Very nice! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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