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19Hoosierdaddies68 · 05-23-2010, 01:59 AM

Hello,

I have been a member on the board for the last couple of months, just checking things out in preparation for my new project. I just picked the truck up last weekend. As you can see it is a 68 longbed (wood), it looks like it was originally a tan/gold color, with saddle interior, 350/350 combo (327 originally), manual drum brakes all around and power steering. It runs, kind of, blowing some white-ish smoke from the passenger side which I have to sort out. The brakes need to be bled, other wise I should be able to get it on the road shortly. I am hoping to make it a short bed, I originally wanted to swap to 5 lug, now I am thinking about baggin it on the 8 lugs. Has anyone on this forum done this? I searched last night but didnt find what I was looking for. The hood needs to be replaced as it is damaged from an engine fire as I am told by the PO.

Coming Home

Coming Home

Passenger Side toe Board Rust

Driverside Toeboard Rust

First plan was to clean out the interior of all the mouse crap. this picture is with the bench removed and the rubber floor and padding removed.

Buildsheet still stuck in the seat back springs

Second plan of attach was to get rid of the hideous wheels and tires on this thing. Today I bought these original style 8 lug wheels from member leddzepp off craigslist. Should get me by until I figured out the exact plan.

I have pictures of the SPID but they are kind of blurry, couldnt get close enought with my POS digital camera.

Thanks,

Jerry

redneckgirl · 05-23-2010, 01:12 PM

Welcome to the board from Maryland!!

**leddzepp** · 05-23-2010, 05:24 PM

Nice meeting you yesterday Jerry!

Welcome to the board, this is my other home

tcb-1 · 05-29-2010, 03:53 PM

Welcome aboard from Shawnee, KS!

vectorit · 06-03-2010, 06:32 PM

Welcome to the board from Temecula!

1ATony · 06-04-2010, 03:55 PM

welcome to the site.

Number98 · 06-04-2010, 04:17 PM

Welcome to the board!

19Hoosierdaddies68 · 07-20-2010, 02:48 AM

Update - About a month ago my dad and I did a compression check on the engine and number 6 had only like 10 lbs. Pulled the top end off and piston #6 was broken on the top compression ring and the piece blew a hole through the top of the cylinder. No. 5 cylinder was also broken on the top compression ring. The motor is pretty well shot so I am planning to pull it out to inspect the bottom end, hopefully it is still rebuildable

Question - Were the gas tanks in the bed sides a factory option or were they added by someone else? The gas doors are riveted on.

05-23-2010, 01:59 AM	#1
19Hoosierdaddies68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eastvale, CA Posts: 82	First Post - New member for So Cal. Hello, I have been a member on the board for the last couple of months, just checking things out in preparation for my new project. I just picked the truck up last weekend. As you can see it is a 68 longbed (wood), it looks like it was originally a tan/gold color, with saddle interior, 350/350 combo (327 originally), manual drum brakes all around and power steering. It runs, kind of, blowing some white-ish smoke from the passenger side which I have to sort out. The brakes need to be bled, other wise I should be able to get it on the road shortly. I am hoping to make it a short bed, I originally wanted to swap to 5 lug, now I am thinking about baggin it on the 8 lugs. Has anyone on this forum done this? I searched last night but didnt find what I was looking for. The hood needs to be replaced as it is damaged from an engine fire as I am told by the PO. Coming Home Coming Home Passenger Side toe Board Rust Driverside Toeboard Rust First plan was to clean out the interior of all the mouse crap. this picture is with the bench removed and the rubber floor and padding removed. Buildsheet still stuck in the seat back springs Second plan of attach was to get rid of the hideous wheels and tires on this thing. Today I bought these original style 8 lug wheels from member leddzepp off craigslist. Should get me by until I figured out the exact plan. I have pictures of the SPID but they are kind of blurry, couldnt get close enought with my POS digital camera. Thanks, Jerry

05-23-2010, 01:12 PM	#2
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	Re: First Post - New member for So Cal. Welcome to the board from Maryland!! __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King

05-23-2010, 05:24 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,992	Re: First Post - New member for So Cal. Nice meeting you yesterday Jerry! Welcome to the board, this is my other home __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-29-2010, 03:53 PM	#4
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: First Post - New member for So Cal. Welcome aboard from Shawnee, KS! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

06-03-2010, 06:32 PM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: First Post - New member for So Cal. Welcome to the board from Temecula! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-04-2010, 03:55 PM	#6
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: First Post - New member for So Cal. welcome to the site.

06-04-2010, 04:17 PM	#7
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: First Post - New member for So Cal. Welcome to the board!

07-20-2010, 02:48 AM	#8
19Hoosierdaddies68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eastvale, CA Posts: 82	Re: First Post - New member for So Cal. Update - About a month ago my dad and I did a compression check on the engine and number 6 had only like 10 lbs. Pulled the top end off and piston #6 was broken on the top compression ring and the piece blew a hole through the top of the cylinder. No. 5 cylinder was also broken on the top compression ring. The motor is pretty well shot so I am planning to pull it out to inspect the bottom end, hopefully it is still rebuildable Question - Were the gas tanks in the bed sides a factory option or were they added by someone else? The gas doors are riveted on.



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