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layedout68 · 02-09-2012, 10:42 PM

Been working on this truck for over 3 years now! If its not a lack of money its a lack of time

I have built it from the ground up, 3" Z custom back half and four link, engine driven air, 59 impala dash shaved firewall raised bed floor.... custom seat ... any questions just ask

67c10rustbuket · 02-10-2012, 12:18 AM

Q: can you put up some pics ? We really like pics!! sounds like a cool truck

1970ChevyChamp · 02-10-2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Q: can you put up some pics ? We really like pics!! sounds like a cool truck

What he said!! ^

layedout68 · 02-18-2012, 02:31 PM

sorry had trouble uploading

layedout68 · 02-18-2012, 02:39 PM

I only get out to work on it once a month, due to work and kids! someday soon im buying the house where our shop is located.

layedout68 · 02-18-2012, 02:43 PM

My new seat i got from my Girl for Christmas ...

**67cheby** · 02-18-2012, 02:43 PM

hey these pics look familiar !! LOL, WELCOME !!

**67cheby** · 02-18-2012, 02:45 PM

love the air tanks !

3drburb · 02-18-2012, 02:48 PM

Really like this truck, cool dash and inner fenders, nice work can't wait to see more.

butternut1972 · 02-19-2012, 12:24 AM

Looks Killer! Glad to see you got a build thread started! Now get back out there and work on it.

RustenPaines · 02-19-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

hey these pics look familiar !! LOL, WELCOME !!

Primered C10 sitting on the ground - I'm sure it does!

Great looking truck. That dash is a big step above and just makes that truck. Completely awesome!
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layedout68 · 02-19-2012, 01:43 AM

Thanks for the support! I have been thinking of tearing the trailer fenders out up front and running them open like Mitch Henderson did on his sexual chocolate truck?? Whats you guys opinion?

late68 · 02-19-2012, 02:57 AM

I say stick with the fenders, gives it that edge!

layedout68 · 02-19-2012, 03:54 PM

Do you guys know if anyof the tube a arms narrow up the front sucking in the tires to create more turning capability while layed out?
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hahjoel · 02-19-2012, 04:07 PM

Looks good either wAy, I am in the intubation. Not sure what I will do in the end.
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YBNORML · 02-19-2012, 05:51 PM

Nice build! I would stick with the inners, they look good.

layedout68 · 02-19-2012, 06:07 PM

I really like the look of them when you cut them at the top of radius and run it flat to the firewall but I dont have the tools to bend the metal on the edge to match the trailer fender!
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stepside83 · 02-19-2012, 06:12 PM

your buliding a nice truck love the dash, cant wait to see more

blfuller123 · 02-19-2012, 10:24 PM

Looking great!!!

SCOTI · 02-20-2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by layedout68

I really like the look of them when you cut them at the top of radius and run it flat to the firewall but I dont have the tools to bend the metal on the edge to match the trailer fender!
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What about a tandem trailer fender cut to length....

67c10rustbuket · 02-20-2012, 08:17 AM

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Do you guys know if anyof the tube a arms narrow up the front sucking in the tires to create more turning capability while layed out?
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I would check with nate at Porterbuilt fabrication, I know they offer a couple different versions of tubular a arms. That and their drop member solves that problem if you have the $$$ a little pricey but beautiful stuff, you probabaly dont want the whole dropmember since you already Z'd it though. I need some PB!

For the inner fenders, have you looked at 67chebys "sloshtubz" ? click the red link in his sig. very nice inner fenders for layed out C10s.

The truck looks sweet (now that I see the pics) what size steel stock did you use for the back half? Im considering doing something similar.

Later and keep the progress and pics coming! thats a sweet project.

layedout68 · 02-21-2012, 12:35 AM

SCOTI....The trailer fenders are a great idea!! And C10Rustbucket i used 2x4 box don't recall the wall thickness! some guys use 2x3 but i wouldn't recommend it.... I have dreamed about these C10 trucks since i was a young lad, Some day when mine is finished i hope to take a break from my career and build them for Other people not as fortunate to have the resources and know how... Thank you All for the motivation..

Jake

jlsanborn · 10-06-2012, 11:13 AM

Cold thread here..... Anything happening on this? Killer fab work dude!

butternut1972 · 10-13-2012, 06:06 PM

[QUOTE=jlsanborn;5631963]Cold thread here..... Anything happening on thi
s? Killer

I'm pretty sure he still has the truck. The last few months have been up and down for him. Has new son and lost his dad this earlier this year. I' m sure he is planning some more killer work for this thing.
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**lolife99** · 10-13-2012, 06:51 PM

Just found this thread.
Awesum truck!

02-09-2012, 10:42 PM	#1
layedout68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Longview WA Posts: 22	My dream build '68' swb Been working on this truck for over 3 years now! If its not a lack of money its a lack of time I have built it from the ground up, 3" Z custom back half and four link, engine driven air, 59 impala dash shaved firewall raised bed floor.... custom seat ... any questions just ask

02-10-2012, 12:18 AM	#2
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: My dream build '68' swb Q: can you put up some pics ? We really like pics!! sounds like a cool truck __________________ 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

02-18-2012, 02:31 PM	#4
layedout68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Longview WA Posts: 22	Re: My dream build '68' swb sorry had trouble uploading Attached Images

02-18-2012, 02:39 PM	#5
layedout68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Longview WA Posts: 22	Re: My dream build '68' swb I only get out to work on it once a month, due to work and kids! someday soon im buying the house where our shop is located. Attached Images

02-18-2012, 02:43 PM	#6
layedout68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Longview WA Posts: 22	Re: My dream build '68' swb My new seat i got from my Girl for Christmas ... Attached Images

02-18-2012, 02:43 PM	#7
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: My dream build '68' swb hey these pics look familiar !! LOL, WELCOME !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-18-2012, 02:45 PM	#8
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: My dream build '68' swb love the air tanks ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-18-2012, 02:48 PM	#9
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: My dream build '68' swb Really like this truck, cool dash and inner fenders, nice work can't wait to see more.

02-19-2012, 12:24 AM	#10
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: My dream build '68' swb Looks Killer! Glad to see you got a build thread started! Now get back out there and work on it. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

02-19-2012, 01:43 AM	#12
layedout68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Longview WA Posts: 22	Re: My dream build '68' swb Thanks for the support! I have been thinking of tearing the trailer fenders out up front and running them open like Mitch Henderson did on his sexual chocolate truck?? Whats you guys opinion? Attached Images

02-19-2012, 02:57 AM	#13
late68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 365	Re: My dream build '68' swb I say stick with the fenders, gives it that edge! __________________ 1968 C10 SWB Dropped 5 in tha back 3 in tha front My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=470902

02-19-2012, 03:54 PM	#14
layedout68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Longview WA Posts: 22	Re: My dream build '68' swb Do you guys know if anyof the tube a arms narrow up the front sucking in the tires to create more turning capability while layed out? Posted via Mobile Device

02-19-2012, 04:07 PM	#15
hahjoel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: fargo, nd Posts: 64	Re: My dream build '68' swb Looks good either wAy, I am in the intubation. Not sure what I will do in the end. Posted via Mobile Device

02-19-2012, 05:51 PM	#16
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: My dream build '68' swb Nice build! I would stick with the inners, they look good. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

02-19-2012, 06:07 PM	#17
layedout68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Longview WA Posts: 22	Re: My dream build '68' swb I really like the look of them when you cut them at the top of radius and run it flat to the firewall but I dont have the tools to bend the metal on the edge to match the trailer fender! Posted via Mobile Device



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02-19-2012, 06:12 PM	#18
stepside83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: butler pa Posts: 328	Re: My dream build '68' swb your buliding a nice truck love the dash, cant wait to see more

02-19-2012, 10:24 PM	#19
blfuller123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 486	Re: My dream build '68' swb Looking great!!!

02-21-2012, 12:35 AM	#22
layedout68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Longview WA Posts: 22	Re: My dream build '68' swb SCOTI....The trailer fenders are a great idea!! And C10Rustbucket i used 2x4 box don't recall the wall thickness! some guys use 2x3 but i wouldn't recommend it.... I have dreamed about these C10 trucks since i was a young lad, Some day when mine is finished i hope to take a break from my career and build them for Other people not as fortunate to have the resources and know how... Thank you All for the motivation.. Jake

10-06-2012, 11:13 AM	#23
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: My dream build '68' swb Cold thread here..... Anything happening on this? Killer fab work dude! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-13-2012, 06:06 PM	#24
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: My dream build '68' swb [QUOTE=jlsanborn;5631963]Cold thread here..... Anything happening on thi s? Killer I'm pretty sure he still has the truck. The last few months have been up and down for him. Has new son and lost his dad this earlier this year. I' m sure he is planning some more killer work for this thing. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

10-13-2012, 06:51 PM	#25
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: My dream build '68' swb Just found this thread. Awesum truck! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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