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seafoam68

10-23-2009 12:56 PM

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hey guys, been following this site for awile, just wanted to introduce myself and show a little of my project. It is a '68 short/wide that has been in the family since '73. I basically tore it down and threw away everything so I would not be tempted to reuse anything old. My goal is to have a "brand new" 1968 truck when I'm done. Power will be 454/turbo 400, with a Chrysler 8-3/4 rear.

seafoam68

10-23-2009 12:59 PM

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Here's a few more photos..

windmill

10-23-2009 02:01 PM

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Hey seafoam68, i'm just down the road from you.....in sylvania, al good luck on the project.

franky69c10

10-23-2009 09:57 PM

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Frame is look'n good

seafoam68

10-24-2009 07:25 PM

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Hey guys, had a little time to put up some more pics..

seafoam68

10-24-2009 07:26 PM

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and a few more..

Rokcrln

10-24-2009 09:05 PM

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Welcome from Cali, looks to be a good start!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

lolife99

10-24-2009 09:33 PM

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Welcome from Mid-Missouri!

Nice looking project.
Keep us posted on your project.

vegaschevy

10-24-2009 09:33 PM

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great start! looking good

*Dylan

10-24-2009 09:56 PM

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You should of went with a PorterBuilt drop member since you said your aren't re using anything ;) and while you're at it build up a custom tubular frame. Haha. Build is looking great man, can't wait to see some more progress!

seafoam68

10-25-2009 01:14 PM

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Thanks guys, I will keep you updated. And Dylan, I took your advice and re-did the frame and went with a porter-built last night, but then something woke me up ! :-):5150:

kev2809

10-25-2009 01:42 PM

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welcome from texas! looks like a good project going on. so you making it all original looking?

seafoam68

10-25-2009 03:10 PM

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That is kind of my goal for now. I inherited this truck from my dad in 1985 and drove it several years, then it was parked and I started a "ProStreet" project on it. But time and money faded, and it sat for several more years. When I finally got a place to work on it and some spare money, I had aged and my goals changed. Since this truck has been in the family since 1973, my goal is now to have a "new" '68 with a stock looking appeal, with some ProStreet things incorporated. I had also meant to purchase all new sheet metal, but after reading on here about fitment issues, and re-thinking the project, I am going to use all the original metal, so when I'm done the truck will be original except motor/trans/rear end. :metal:

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