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68c10rat · 04-20-2011, 04:19 PM

I just signed up and just bought my very first Chevy. I have always been a mustang guy,but Ive had a love for the old cars and trucks forever.
I just purchased a 68 C10 shortbed stepside.Its not much to look at right now but that will change over time. I gave $750 for the truck and it has all the usual rust for this model.
My plans are to bag it,5 lug it and maybe go with a flat paint,but not black. Im sure as time goes on more ideas will come to mind. Motor wise its wide open b/c there isnt one. I am thinking 350 maybe a 400 backed up by an auto,but thats not 100%. Kind of depends on what sort of deals I find.
This is a porject for me and my son to work,he's 6. Hes really excited about it but what can I say,I am too. Anyways Im sure my questions will come very frequently b/c,as I said,this is my first chevy. Thanks

scotts62 · 04-20-2011, 06:52 PM

Hey!

from OKC!

bucketObolts · 04-20-2011, 07:08 PM

Welcome from NJ and congrats on your first bowtie. It won't be your last. Show some pics!

68c10rat · 04-20-2011, 07:29 PM

Thanks I will put a build thread up shortly. I got it today and went right to work stripping it down. Found a little more rust that I didnt see though,kind of scares me. I found some up under the dash,looks a little difficult to get to.Also found one side of the radiator support was ate up at the bottom right under the battery box,no surprise I guess. I did find body filler on the top of the truck as well. Not alot so I am thinking it can be worked out with a stud gun.

bucketObolts · 04-22-2011, 02:43 AM

The only real spot of corrosion on my 68 is on the bottom right of the rad support too. Do you weld?

68c10rat · 04-22-2011, 06:33 AM

I went and bought patch panels yesterday. No I do not weld,but I guess I am going to start. I have a brand new weelder that has been in the garage for a while just never used it,now is a good time to break it out and start though I guess. I am still waiting on another floor pan and a couple of extensions near rear of the cab floor pan though,he said monday or tuesday they should be here.

Pop's C-10 · 04-22-2011, 06:55 AM

welcome

geezer#99 · 04-22-2011, 11:15 AM

Welcome from the nw coast.
Here's a link for ya'. Lots of stuff for the beginning restorer.

http://www.eastwood.com/

1ATony · 04-22-2011, 02:35 PM

welcome to the site.

04-20-2011, 04:19 PM	#1
68c10rat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Greer,SC Posts: 22	Just wanted to say hey I just signed up and just bought my very first Chevy. I have always been a mustang guy,but Ive had a love for the old cars and trucks forever. I just purchased a 68 C10 shortbed stepside.Its not much to look at right now but that will change over time. I gave $750 for the truck and it has all the usual rust for this model. My plans are to bag it,5 lug it and maybe go with a flat paint,but not black. Im sure as time goes on more ideas will come to mind. Motor wise its wide open b/c there isnt one. I am thinking 350 maybe a 400 backed up by an auto,but thats not 100%. Kind of depends on what sort of deals I find. This is a porject for me and my son to work,he's 6. Hes really excited about it but what can I say,I am too. Anyways Im sure my questions will come very frequently b/c,as I said,this is my first chevy. Thanks

04-20-2011, 06:52 PM	#2
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Just wanted to say hey Hey! from OKC! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

04-20-2011, 07:08 PM	#3
bucketObolts Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pequannock NJ Posts: 259	Re: Just wanted to say hey Welcome from NJ and congrats on your first bowtie. It won't be your last. Show some pics! __________________ LIFESTYLES OF THE POOR & UNKNOWN

04-20-2011, 07:29 PM	#4
68c10rat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Greer,SC Posts: 22	Re: Just wanted to say hey Thanks I will put a build thread up shortly. I got it today and went right to work stripping it down. Found a little more rust that I didnt see though,kind of scares me. I found some up under the dash,looks a little difficult to get to.Also found one side of the radiator support was ate up at the bottom right under the battery box,no surprise I guess. I did find body filler on the top of the truck as well. Not alot so I am thinking it can be worked out with a stud gun.

04-22-2011, 02:43 AM	#5
bucketObolts Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pequannock NJ Posts: 259	Re: Just wanted to say hey The only real spot of corrosion on my 68 is on the bottom right of the rad support too. Do you weld? __________________ LIFESTYLES OF THE POOR & UNKNOWN

04-22-2011, 06:33 AM	#6
68c10rat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Greer,SC Posts: 22	Re: Just wanted to say hey I went and bought patch panels yesterday. No I do not weld,but I guess I am going to start. I have a brand new weelder that has been in the garage for a while just never used it,now is a good time to break it out and start though I guess. I am still waiting on another floor pan and a couple of extensions near rear of the cab floor pan though,he said monday or tuesday they should be here.

04-22-2011, 06:55 AM	#7
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Just wanted to say hey welcome __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

04-22-2011, 11:15 AM	#8
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,531	Re: Just wanted to say hey Welcome from the nw coast. Here's a link for ya'. Lots of stuff for the beginning restorer. http://www.eastwood.com/

04-22-2011, 02:35 PM	#9
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Just wanted to say hey welcome to the site.



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