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cstm68 02-26-2009 08:00 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
today i got my new idler and pitman arms installed, now the whole front end is new, springs, spindals, balljoints, disc brakes hoses inner and outer tie rods, idler and pitman arm and controll arm shafts and shocks, now i just need to take it to work and throw it on the alignment rack.

cstm68 02-26-2009 08:04 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
here are some pics of the dash
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...m68/001-11.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...m68/005-13.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...m68/009-11.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...tm68/016-8.jpg

msgross 02-26-2009 08:21 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
I was gonna suggest to swap the heater controls and dvd player, don't know that the cables are long enough though...

cstm68 04-15-2009 01:38 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
i got a new bumper on and ordered the grille chrome and headlight bezels

oldblue1968chevy 04-15-2009 08:30 PM

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nice truck it came along way...never read it cuz u couldnt tell wat the truck looked like fromt the pic it camealong way, and didnt know you were in hs either

sson20s 04-17-2009 01:11 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
hhey awesome job on the build, question ,what color paint is that and what kind of paint is ? thanks in advance :metal:

cstm68 04-17-2009 08:25 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
oldblue1968chevy, i finished hs last year,

sson20s its ppg orange

sson20s 04-18-2009 12:11 AM

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cool thanks , nice truck again:metal:

Hoffman65burb 05-06-2009 10:48 PM

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Truck looks sick man. I like your z71 too haha. How much did those ultra's run you if you dont mind me asking?

jgh64pkup 05-12-2009 03:51 PM

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lookin good

cstm68 06-18-2009 10:49 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
i started putting my flowmasters on.
i got the holes cut in the crossmember and all the pipe welded, just need to hang it and take it in the have some tail pipes bent to fit,
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...tm68/023-5.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...tm68/024-4.jpg

nuke1 06-18-2009 11:21 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
very nice, she os gonna sound good

SBC 06-19-2009 04:22 AM

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Just went through this entire thread, nice truck man! :metal:

72 SHORTBED 7.0 06-24-2009 10:43 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
Goooooood work read the whole thing :lol:

cstm68 07-09-2009 09:25 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
time for some updates,
1. finished the exahust (sounds great)
2. got my new front bumper on
3. ordered a new aluminum radiator and new e-fan
4. got all the flaws out of the paint and buffed it

5. registered for good-guys (pacific northwest natinals)

ill get some pics up tonight

cstm68 07-09-2009 11:53 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
heres the pics

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...tm68/025-5.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...tm68/028-2.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...tm68/029-2.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...m68/016-11.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...tm68/021-6.jpg

nuke1 07-10-2009 01:02 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
looking good, now we just need a sound clip!

allen123 07-10-2009 01:22 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
Looks awesome, still one of my favorite trucks on here

jgh64pkup 07-10-2009 01:24 PM

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video please :D

cstm68 07-11-2009 01:16 AM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
okok ill get a sound clip soon

cstm68 10-25-2009 11:04 PM

Re: my 68 shortbed build
 
i decided it was time to get back to work on the truck.
today i started pulling the clip off to shave the fire wall and finaly get some bags under it!!

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...m68/001-18.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...m68/004-20.jpg
found i have a bent lower contorl arm on the right side
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...m68/018-10.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...m68/010-16.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...tm68/021-9.jpg
little bit of rust behind the heater cowl but nothing i cant fix
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...tm68/022-9.jpg

MisterE72 10-25-2009 11:33 PM

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Truck looks great. Are you going to fill in the wire gutter as well? I got mine done. I think the extra work is well worth difference when its all painted.

cstm68 10-25-2009 11:42 PM

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yeas i will be shaving the wire gutter

LOW DOUGH 10-26-2009 03:25 PM

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Lookin good

72 SHORTBED 7.0 10-27-2009 01:32 PM

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turned out nice...


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