my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) - Page 13 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BACKYARD88 · 12-04-2007, 12:10 AM

Glad you've gotten the communication back in order. The truck is looking great!

68 short step · 12-04-2007, 09:24 PM

few more pics of the progress.... the pass. side door was about 3/4" of a gap when i went down there, now after some work check it out...

lyrikz · 12-05-2007, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

few more pics of the progress.... the pass. side door was about 3/4" of a gap when i went down there, now after some work check it out...

IM sorry, can you explain a little bit about the gap??? Your talking about the gap between the rain gutter and the door top edge correct? What did you do to get rid of that? Just some door adjustment?

Looks good btw. Also, glad your up and running with the business. :beer:

my67chevytruck · 12-05-2007, 12:06 PM

looking good... keep updating us with pics.....

killer71 · 12-05-2007, 05:37 AM

WOW...that gap is completely gone...Impressisve...Tell your dad that trip wasn't for nothing after all!!!
Tell Carlos great job!

BACKYARD88 · 12-05-2007, 09:32 AM

That's looking great Don!

killer71 · 12-23-2007, 06:16 AM

any updates?

68 short step · 12-23-2007, 07:34 AM

here are a few updates/ pics

68 short step · 12-23-2007, 07:34 AM

killer71 · 12-23-2007, 07:42 AM

nice progress!

BACKYARD88 · 12-23-2007, 09:21 AM

That's some sweet body work. Those gaps are fantastic! Those smooth door jambs aren't too shabby either

68 short step · 12-23-2007, 12:45 PM

and a few more...

mike nutt · 12-23-2007, 01:10 PM

lookin good Don , what's the color gonna be?

class01 · 12-23-2007, 01:18 PM

thats lookin nice, im probaly gonna let carlos paint my truck too

68 short step · 12-23-2007, 01:30 PM

mike nutt:
black....

67gmc283 · 12-23-2007, 06:29 PM

when can I get red in line for some of that handy work ?? TEXAS

BACKYARD88 · 12-26-2007, 05:09 AM

Looking good Don!!

ChevyChad · 01-01-2008, 09:11 AM

coming along quite nicely!

Let me know when you are ready for me to go add a little flair into the mix

atp · 01-04-2008, 04:41 PM

I have noticed that you like to use the moroso spiral flow mufflers on your LS builds. I was thinking about running the Flowmaster delta 50's, would you know how they compare??

68 short step · 01-04-2008, 04:59 PM

IMO flowmasters and borla sound like crap on these LS engines....magnaflow, and the moroso spiral flows sound the best on these LS engines...thats just my opinon tho..

jkade · 01-04-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

IMO flowmasters and borla sound like crap on these LS engines....magnaflow, and the moroso spiral flows sound the best on these LS engines...thats just my opinon tho..

I agree on the mufflers, I don't know about moroso but magnaflows are a good choice.

68 short step, you are doing some damn nice work by the way

68 short step · 01-04-2008, 05:06 PM

thank you jkade, BTW did you sell your red truck????
ATP----you can here killer71 sound clips of the spiral flows and jkade has a sound clip of the magnaflows....

jkade · 01-04-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

thank you jkade, BTW did you sell your red truck????
ATP----you can here killer71 sound clips of the spiral flows and jkade has a sound clip of the magnaflows....

Nah, decided I couldn't part with it, I am just going to spend a little more money on a vintage air, weather stripping, and some dynamat and she will handle a little baby just fine. That thing is like a drug to me anyways, I have had a 5.0 mustang, and ls1 trans am but this thing is a thrill to drive. I have never owned anything that will blow the back tires off so easy and for so long

killer71 · 01-07-2008, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkade

Nah, decided I couldn't part with it, I am just going to spend a little more money on a vintage air, weather stripping, and some dynamat and she will handle a little baby just fine. That thing is like a drug to me anyways, I have had a 5.0 mustang, and ls1 trans am but this thing is a thrill to drive. I have never owned anything that will blow the back tires off so easy and for so long

those were my exact words to 68 ss about killer...in the short time i had it it was simply a thirill to drive...can't imagine what the ls7 will be like

slammed1 · 01-04-2008, 10:11 PM

Awesome build thread!! I really need to find me a 6.0 to place in my truck but I guess for now its going to be a traditional 350 or 400 small block.....unless I find a great deal anyway. Your in Tulsa and about 1 hour and 45 minutes from me,I may want to check it out in person next time Im in the area if its possible ( I will pm soon). I like your gas tank,and the body work is coming along really nice,kudos to the body guys.

I noticed the driveshaft coming out of the tranny ran up hill......it appears you may have to alter the trans mount to raise the tailshaft up or really pay close attention to the rear pinion angle when its all said and done........just an observation,I know when you have it on the ground with all the body panels and such on it you will be able to check it better.

Subscribed!! Keep us posted.

12-04-2007, 12:10 AM	#1
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Glad you've gotten the communication back in order. The truck is looking great! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

12-04-2007, 09:24 PM	#2
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) few more pics of the progress.... the pass. side door was about 3/4" of a gap when i went down there, now after some work check it out... Last edited by 68 short step; 01-10-2008 at 04:56 PM.

12-05-2007, 12:06 PM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) looking good... keep updating us with pics..... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-05-2007, 05:37 AM	#5
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) WOW...that gap is completely gone...Impressisve...Tell your dad that trip wasn't for nothing after all!!! Tell Carlos great job! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

12-05-2007, 09:32 AM	#6
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) That's looking great Don! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

12-23-2007, 06:16 AM	#7
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) any updates? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

12-23-2007, 07:34 AM	#8
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) here are a few updates/ pics Last edited by 68 short step; 01-10-2008 at 04:56 PM.

12-23-2007, 07:42 AM	#10
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) nice progress! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

12-23-2007, 09:21 AM	#11
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) That's some sweet body work. Those gaps are fantastic! Those smooth door jambs aren't too shabby either __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

12-23-2007, 12:45 PM	#12
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) and a few more... Last edited by 68 short step; 01-10-2008 at 04:57 PM.

12-23-2007, 01:10 PM	#13
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) lookin good Don , what's the color gonna be?

12-23-2007, 01:18 PM	#14
class01 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 295	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) thats lookin nice, im probaly gonna let carlos paint my truck too

12-23-2007, 01:30 PM	#15
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) mike nutt: black....

12-23-2007, 06:29 PM	#16
67gmc283 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: greenville tx Posts: 3	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) when can I get red in line for some of that handy work ?? TEXAS

12-26-2007, 05:09 AM	#17
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Looking good Don!! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

01-01-2008, 09:11 AM	#18
ChevyChad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 44	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) coming along quite nicely! Let me know when you are ready for me to go add a little flair into the mix Last edited by ChevyChad; 01-01-2008 at 09:12 AM.

01-04-2008, 04:41 PM	#19
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) I have noticed that you like to use the moroso spiral flow mufflers on your LS builds. I was thinking about running the Flowmaster delta 50's, would you know how they compare?? Last edited by atp; 01-04-2008 at 05:30 PM.

01-04-2008, 04:59 PM	#20
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) IMO flowmasters and borla sound like crap on these LS engines....magnaflow, and the moroso spiral flows sound the best on these LS engines...thats just my opinon tho..

01-04-2008, 05:06 PM	#22
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) thank you jkade, BTW did you sell your red truck???? ATP----you can here killer71 sound clips of the spiral flows and jkade has a sound clip of the magnaflows....

01-04-2008, 10:11 PM	#25
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: my official 68 shortstep ls1 thread (lots of pics) Awesome build thread!! I really need to find me a 6.0 to place in my truck but I guess for now its going to be a traditional 350 or 400 small block.....unless I find a great deal anyway. Your in Tulsa and about 1 hour and 45 minutes from me,I may want to check it out in person next time Im in the area if its possible ( I will pm soon). I like your gas tank,and the body work is coming along really nice,kudos to the body guys. I noticed the driveshaft coming out of the tranny ran up hill......it appears you may have to alter the trans mount to raise the tailshaft up or really pay close attention to the rear pinion angle when its all said and done........just an observation,I know when you have it on the ground with all the body panels and such on it you will be able to check it better. Subscribed!! Keep us posted. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.