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**Bowtie468** · 03-30-2010, 08:36 PM

Now that i look back at the order in which i uploaded the photos, it may appear a little confusing because it changes back and forth from epoxy to build primer. Any photo of the lenses in place while the cab was in epoxy, was merely a mock up and not a final mounting.

ckid1971 · 11-01-2018, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Another modification that i wanted was the addition of a 3rd brake light to the back of the cab. After looking at various units, i finally settled on the 16" Hot Slot from Watson's Streetworks. Because of the size of the light, the inner panel had to be cut out to get it mounted in place. It's pretty unnoticeable when it's off, but when you hit the brakes, it's impossible not to notice it ! In the last picture, you can see the acrylic lens protruding past the surface of the sheet metal. This lens was blocked down to match the contour of the cab panel, but not so much as to make it flush with the panel. It actually needs to wind up flush with the basecoat, which wasnt on yet. And let me stress that they dont sand too easily !

This was a bit tricky as you dont want to pile on basecoat to make it flush. A little more work than i thought, but the end result was well worth it !!

What grit did you block it down with?
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VA72C10 · 03-30-2010, 09:10 PM

very cool!

**Bowtie468** · 03-30-2010, 09:55 PM

Okay, here are the finished photo's of the brake light install. I really wanted the lens "buried" in the clearcoat. This is 3 coats if i remember correctly. When the rest of the cab is sprayed in black base, it will be blended into this area, then everything gets cleared again.

VA72C10 · 03-30-2010, 09:58 PM

GREAT work!!!! I really like that!

boonedogs72 · 03-30-2010, 11:14 PM

love it! i have 31x18.5 15 on the back of my pickup and they do look nice stuffed up in there

**superflysteiny** · 03-31-2010, 11:27 AM

nice build

**67cheby** · 03-31-2010, 11:29 AM

is the chevy emblem on the dash going to be lit also ??

**Bowtie468** · 03-31-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

is the chevy emblem on the dash going to be lit also ??

I've thought of a thousand ways to finish that bowtie, but i have yet to make a final decision on it. I think i'd prefer for it to blend with the surroundings and not really scream "look at me". I dont have a pic to show, but one thing i did was roll a piece of sheetmetal to tightly fit the contour of the dash directly behind it, then painted the same as the dash. When in place it looks like the bowtie was milled into the dash.

If anyone would like to offer suggestions on it, fire away !!

**Hart_Rod** · 04-07-2010, 12:06 PM

Maybe I missed it, but what size of wheel and tire (brand) are you running in the front?

**Bowtie468** · 04-07-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Maybe I missed it, but what size of wheel and tire (brand) are you running in the front?

Rob, the front combo consists of 18x8 BS Bullets with 26x10x18 M/T Sportsman S/R's. Backspacing is 5.5 inches.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-12-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Rob, the front combo consists of 18x8 BS Bullets with 26x10x18 M/T Sportsman S/R's. Backspacing is 5.5 inches.

Thanks! I can't make up my mind between the 28 x 8's or the 26 x 8's for the front... But you have convinced me to go with the 31 in the back...

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**lks dcvn** · 04-12-2010, 04:14 PM

I really like that brake light [and the rest of the project] - hell of a nice job so far.

**Bowtie468** · 04-13-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Thanks! I can't make up my mind between the 28 x 8's or the 26 x 8's for the front... But you have convinced me to go with the 31 in the back...

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Rob, i pondered that same question over and over. If you check out Eric D's " Silver Bullet " build page in this section, you can get a real good look at 26" Sportsman S/R's on the front, from a lot of different angles .

HuggerCST · 04-23-2010, 01:22 PM

VERY nice Chris! I've been waiting to see it together for a long time. I knew that it would be nice, but I never imagined it being THAT awesome.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-23-2010, 03:47 PM

Awesome build!!!!!

**Bowtie468** · 04-26-2010, 09:51 PM

Here's a little footage of the engine.

YouTube- 468 BBC 2010_02_19_16_47_18.avi

Twisted78SS · 04-26-2010, 10:53 PM

Nice! sounds sweet

Now I need to go back and read your engine specs again..

Newtz67 · 04-27-2010, 12:41 AM

Great info on the headers. So they will fit into a stock frame with no modification? They look like they tuck up in they frame pretty well, how much do they show below the frame? Thanks!

propanemudtruck · 04-27-2010, 12:03 PM

And here I am proud of my junkyard build! Very nice work, that 468 sounds very nice! 6,000 right now! I think my plow rig needs one of those...

**Bowtie468** · 04-27-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

sounds great, do you have a gear drive?

Sure does, it's a Pete Jackson drive.

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

Great info on the headers. So they will fit into a stock frame with no modification? They look like they tuck up in they frame pretty well, how much do they show below the frame? Thanks!

Yes, they do fit well without any mods. I'm using 68-71 big block towers. The tightest area is at the lower control arm on the driver side. Probably about 3/4" clearance since i added the Ridetech arms. Factory a-arms had plenty of clearance. Here's a few pics of both sides so you can get a visual on it.

Oh, they also stay tucked nicely inside the frame rails.

sourkraut · 04-26-2010, 10:12 PM

sounds great, do you have a gear drive?

*highperf4x4* · 04-29-2010, 11:39 PM

Simply amazing!

I am subscribed.

soala70 · 04-30-2010, 06:56 PM

where do I find engine specs at?? type of heads and cam ??

**Bowtie468** · 05-10-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by soala70

where do I find engine specs at?? type of heads and cam ??

Sorry, i had never posted specs on the motor yet. Here they are !

468 CID
10.25:1 CR
SRP pistons
Comp Cams 294 mechanical flat tappet ( switching to hyd roller soon)
781 iron heads. 2.30" intake 1.88 " exhaust

Dyno yielded 542 HP and 560 torque on 93 pump gas.

03-30-2010, 08:36 PM	#1
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Now that i look back at the order in which i uploaded the photos, it may appear a little confusing because it changes back and forth from epoxy to build primer. Any photo of the lenses in place while the cab was in epoxy, was merely a mock up and not a final mounting. __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

03-30-2010, 09:10 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage very cool! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-30-2010, 09:55 PM	#4
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Okay, here are the finished photo's of the brake light install. I really wanted the lens "buried" in the clearcoat. This is 3 coats if i remember correctly. When the rest of the cab is sprayed in black base, it will be blended into this area, then everything gets cleared again. Attached Images __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

03-30-2010, 09:58 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage GREAT work!!!! I really like that! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-30-2010, 11:14 PM	#6
boonedogs72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: redding ca Posts: 1,438	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage love it! i have 31x18.5 15 on the back of my pickup and they do look nice stuffed up in there

03-31-2010, 11:27 AM	#7
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage nice build

03-31-2010, 11:29 AM	#8
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04-07-2010, 12:06 PM	#10
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Maybe I missed it, but what size of wheel and tire (brand) are you running in the front? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-12-2010, 04:14 PM	#13
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage I really like that brake light [and the rest of the project] - hell of a nice job so far.

04-23-2010, 01:22 PM	#15
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage VERY nice Chris! I've been waiting to see it together for a long time. I knew that it would be nice, but I never imagined it being THAT awesome. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-23-2010, 03:47 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Awesome build!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-26-2010, 10:53 PM	#18
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Nice! sounds sweet Now I need to go back and read your engine specs again.. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

04-27-2010, 12:41 AM	#19
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage Great info on the headers. So they will fit into a stock frame with no modification? They look like they tuck up in they frame pretty well, how much do they show below the frame? Thanks!

04-27-2010, 12:03 PM	#20
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Bowtie468's Extreme '68 BuildPage And here I am proud of my junkyard build! Very nice work, that 468 sounds very nice! 6,000 right now! I think my plow rig needs one of those...

04-26-2010, 10:12 PM	#22
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04-29-2010, 11:39 PM	#23
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04-30-2010, 06:56 PM	#24
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