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daddybooz · 03-03-2010, 02:35 PM

Hi fellas,

First off awesome forum! I've been glued since I made my purchase a short time ago! So many ideas, plans and of course, now money!

I've waited quite awhile for this truck to come up and low and behold it's now in my shop! It's a '68, C10 lwb, not the original motor as I intend to resto-mod it anyway. Keep the stock appearing look while adding modern improvements. Long term plans, BB and stock in a rubber company!

First off, a drop and disc kit. In reading several disc kits, seen that the original wheels will not work?? Currently after market chrome steelies 15" 6 lugs, are on it from previous Owner(s) and I'm fine with that. I might even keep the 15's for my final wheel size, not sure yet. Does the rotor change the location of the wheel from stock, with drop spindles? Will these work if I drop and disc it? Also assuming that I'd only be able to install a 12" rotor, correct?

Attached are a couple photos for reference, hope it works!

Thanks in advance, this is the first of many questions that I will have you all!

Daddybooz

**michael bustamante** · 03-03-2010, 02:39 PM

nice lookin truck, reds always a good color.
converting to disk in the front? first thing youll notice is that the front wheels will stick out more than your rear, If youre going 5 on 5 lugs then youll most likely want to find a 71-72 rear end to swap out to even out your wheel width

BluTrukker · 03-03-2010, 05:48 PM

Welcome to the board! Sweet truck, I love the color.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-03-2010, 09:09 PM

If i were you id buy conversion disc brake spindles (uses your existing tierod ends/balljoints and accepts a disc brake rotor, then order a 6 lug rotor/bearings. while your at it flush the lines replace rubber lines new calipers and a power booster if ya dont have it. also disc will require diff. MC. good luck any ? just ask someone will answer

NICE TRUCK any more pics what kinda motor

daddybooz · 03-04-2010, 03:02 PM

Thanks guys for the help!

oldblue, I like your thinking or I was thinking near the same! Would like to keep the 6 lug/15" option going. 4/6 drop kit from ECE or CPP with their respective disc kit. Would like it to work with the wheels I have, for now.

It has a 305 in it that runs great. Not the original motor. They installed a Hurst floor shift kit in it which makes it fun to drive! Originally was a 3 on the tree.

Will post more pics later!

Love this forum!

daddybooz · 03-10-2010, 02:26 PM

Hi guys,
I'm back from one last snowmobile trip for the season, now it's time to work on truck again!

The speedo doesnt work, so I've verified that the cable spins. When re-installing the cable on the speedo, the speedo spun and the needle moved, so that works. Then looked at the other end, all teeth are there but could not remove the gear from the tranny housing. Is it not lining up with the drive gear inside the tranny? If I cant get it out, does one have to pull the tail shaft off?? I'm stuck on this one.

The pinion seal leaks like a sieve! So I've looked at a couple posts here and that looks pretty straight forward. Got the new seal just need time now!

A couple more pics, will get more!

Thanks for your help!

Robert

Jacfourteen · 03-10-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddybooz

Thanks guys for the help!

oldblue, I like your thinking or I was thinking near the same! Would like to keep the 6 lug/15" option going. 4/6 drop kit from ECE or CPP with their respective disc kit. Would like it to work with the wheels I have, for now.

It has a 305 in it that runs great. Not the original motor. They installed a Hurst floor shift kit in it which makes it fun to drive! Originally was a 3 on the tree.

Will post more pics later!

Love this forum!

I'm assuming a 305 v8? I don't think I've ever heard of a 305 v6 being swapped in but you never know

Nice looking truck! I think the disks will fit fine with the 15" rims, if anything needs bigger rims I would think it would be the drop spindles. I'm sure someone out there knows the answer though.

ERASER5 · 03-10-2010, 03:24 PM

While you look at disc brake kits, look at CPP. I believe they had a spindle kit that did not widen the front track width, or at least less. Look in the suspension forum. A rep from CPP regularly posts and has his contact info.

Right now, my front track is wider than my rear track and it bugs me, but i want to keep my D60, so I just deal.

03-03-2010, 02:35 PM	#1
daddybooz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Atkinson, WI Posts: 39	'68 ?'s from a Virgin Hi fellas, First off awesome forum! I've been glued since I made my purchase a short time ago! So many ideas, plans and of course, now money! I've waited quite awhile for this truck to come up and low and behold it's now in my shop! It's a '68, C10 lwb, not the original motor as I intend to resto-mod it anyway. Keep the stock appearing look while adding modern improvements. Long term plans, BB and stock in a rubber company! First off, a drop and disc kit. In reading several disc kits, seen that the original wheels will not work?? Currently after market chrome steelies 15" 6 lugs, are on it from previous Owner(s) and I'm fine with that. I might even keep the 15's for my final wheel size, not sure yet. Does the rotor change the location of the wheel from stock, with drop spindles? Will these work if I drop and disc it? Also assuming that I'd only be able to install a 12" rotor, correct? Attached are a couple photos for reference, hope it works! Thanks in advance, this is the first of many questions that I will have you all! Daddybooz Attached Images __________________ DaddyBooz '68 C10 LWB KCP 406; 400 small block, 30 over, alum heads built by Kurt Clapper Ceramic center dumps, custom 2 1/2" SS all the way back w/MagnaFlows 2"/4" drop on 15's

03-03-2010, 02:39 PM	#2
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,827	Re: '68 ?'s from a Virgin nice lookin truck, reds always a good color. converting to disk in the front? first thing youll notice is that the front wheels will stick out more than your rear, If youre going 5 on 5 lugs then youll most likely want to find a 71-72 rear end to swap out to even out your wheel width __________________ 1967custom

03-03-2010, 05:48 PM	#3
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: '68 ?'s from a Virgin Welcome to the board! Sweet truck, I love the color. __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

03-03-2010, 09:09 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: '68 ?'s from a Virgin If i were you id buy conversion disc brake spindles (uses your existing tierod ends/balljoints and accepts a disc brake rotor, then order a 6 lug rotor/bearings. while your at it flush the lines replace rubber lines new calipers and a power booster if ya dont have it. also disc will require diff. MC. good luck any ? just ask someone will answer NICE TRUCK any more pics what kinda motor __________________ 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

03-04-2010, 03:02 PM	#5
daddybooz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Atkinson, WI Posts: 39	Re: '68 ?'s from a Virgin Thanks guys for the help! oldblue, I like your thinking or I was thinking near the same! Would like to keep the 6 lug/15" option going. 4/6 drop kit from ECE or CPP with their respective disc kit. Would like it to work with the wheels I have, for now. It has a 305 in it that runs great. Not the original motor. They installed a Hurst floor shift kit in it which makes it fun to drive! Originally was a 3 on the tree. Will post more pics later! Love this forum! __________________ DaddyBooz '68 C10 LWB KCP 406; 400 small block, 30 over, alum heads built by Kurt Clapper Ceramic center dumps, custom 2 1/2" SS all the way back w/MagnaFlows 2"/4" drop on 15's

03-10-2010, 02:26 PM	#6
daddybooz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Atkinson, WI Posts: 39	Re: '68 ?'s from a Virgin Hi guys, I'm back from one last snowmobile trip for the season, now it's time to work on truck again! The speedo doesnt work, so I've verified that the cable spins. When re-installing the cable on the speedo, the speedo spun and the needle moved, so that works. Then looked at the other end, all teeth are there but could not remove the gear from the tranny housing. Is it not lining up with the drive gear inside the tranny? If I cant get it out, does one have to pull the tail shaft off?? I'm stuck on this one. The pinion seal leaks like a sieve! So I've looked at a couple posts here and that looks pretty straight forward. Got the new seal just need time now! A couple more pics, will get more! Thanks for your help! Robert Attached Images __________________ DaddyBooz '68 C10 LWB KCP 406; 400 small block, 30 over, alum heads built by Kurt Clapper Ceramic center dumps, custom 2 1/2" SS all the way back w/MagnaFlows 2"/4" drop on 15's

03-10-2010, 03:24 PM	#8
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: '68 ?'s from a Virgin While you look at disc brake kits, look at CPP. I believe they had a spindle kit that did not widen the front track width, or at least less. Look in the suspension forum. A rep from CPP regularly posts and has his contact info. Right now, my front track is wider than my rear track and it bugs me, but i want to keep my D60, so I just deal. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



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