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**special-K** · 02-05-2006, 11:36 AM

I want to see the fender bolts stuffed in cardboard,too.

**N2TRUX** · 02-05-2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

....I've decided that I will make a few changes to the interior since the truck will be down for a little while waiting on the carb and exhaust coating. I'm thinking a funky retro look....... Yes Ken, I'll take some pictures as this develops

Promise...

Cool. What are the interior plans? You sticking with the bench? You gonna paint things? Give us some details...

sixty8c10 · 02-10-2006, 09:54 PM

any new updates?

n2billet · 02-10-2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sixty8c10

any new updates?

I'll update tomorrow......promise.

n2billet · 02-11-2006, 09:09 PM

Made a little progress today, board member bagged74 stopped by today and helped me with a few projects. It's good to meet the members of the board!

We got the heater hoses on and ran the plug wires (not real happy with the turn out but what can you do?) I got my exhaust bends in late Friday so when the muffler shows up I can start making the exhaust. I'ts getting real close to starting this thing back up and taking a test drive

Here's some pic's as promised.....

n2billet · 02-19-2006, 01:26 AM

Worked a little on the truck today but I'm still waiting on the muffler that I ordered to come in so I can start my exhaust.

I installed the new steering wheel to get an ideal (vision) of what look I'm trying to get...... we'll see what happens on this

I bodyworked the radiator hoses so that they are now ready for some primer and some more sanding.

The real time was spend on Ken's (N2TRUX) truck, it's now up and running, can't wait until it's finshed it's "break in" period!

I also got a new digi for my b-day this week so who knows what the pix will look like if they even work.

**N2TRUX** · 02-19-2006, 01:55 PM

The steering wheel looks sweet! Thanks for breaking my new motor in for me....

72BlckButy · 02-21-2006, 02:56 PM

Excellent job guys!!! I only wish....

Igotachevyor2 · 02-21-2006, 03:08 PM

lookin good

n2billet · 02-25-2006, 10:20 PM

This weekend was the Decatur swap meet but it rained and rained hard so we stayed at the shop. I work on the exhaust most of the day and at the end Roger had some pitty on me and helped me get it all lined up and tacked in place. Now all I need to do is pull it all back down, weld it up and sent it off to get plated. I took a lot of shots but they are real boring so I'll only show a few.

Alvin · 02-26-2006, 12:25 AM

Love that last pic. Perfect.. just perfect.

*72CSTC5* · 02-26-2006, 11:00 PM

Must be nice to have a/c in your shop if that what that "vent" looking thing is above your truck. Looking good, cant wait to see it finished. Ken's motors is looking good too.

n2billet · 02-27-2006, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Must be nice to have a/c in your shop if that what that "vent" looking thing is above your truck. Looking good, cant wait to see it finished. Ken's motors is looking good too.

Yep, AC/Heat in the Fabrication, Assembly, Paint and Body buildings. This is one area the owner doesn’t skip on, so where a little spoiled in this area

Ken’s holding out on the motor pictures, it’s done and been driven. Roger is doing a few items to finish it up and I need to paint the top of the cowl and she’s ready to go home.

ssx · 03-01-2006, 07:54 PM

Damn, so far everything about your truck is perfect! Awesome job

shorty72 · 03-02-2006, 12:37 AM

Hey
Nice work!!!
I was just wondering where did you get the HEI at for the 6?
Robert

n2billet · 03-02-2006, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by shorty72

Hey
Nice work!!!
I was just wondering where did you get the HEI at for the 6?
Robert

You can usually find them on E-Bay.....

n2billet · 03-04-2006, 11:54 PM

Today I finished welding up the exhaust so it's now ready to dress down and send out for plating. I also got my carb back, it's not the exact color I wanted it plated, OK it's no where near what I wanted but I'm just happy that I finally got it back! We went ahead and took the bed off so I can start "cutting" the inner fenders on the bed for more clearance. While it's off I think I will go ahead and paint the underside.

*72CSTC5* · 03-05-2006, 02:55 PM

Why are you going to cut up your wheeltubs? Do they rub when you lay out the bags or is it because of the offset of the wheels that you ordered?

n2billet · 03-05-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Why are you going to cut up your wheeltubs? Do they rub when you lay out the bags or is it because of the offset of the wheels that you ordered?

I'm not cutting the wheeltubs, I'm cutting the metal that runs from the fender lip to the wheeltubs (if that makes any sense). When I lay it all out the top of the tire hits this area. If I cut it all out and make it go straight up and then connect to the wheel tubs it shouldn't touch. I'm more or less just being anal......but I can't stand to have a dirt mark on my tires after I raise it back up....... OK plus I really want to paint the underside!

**N2TRUX** · 03-05-2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

#1-I'm more or less just being anal......
#2- but I can't stand to have a dirt mark on my tires after I raise it back up.......
#3- OK plus I really want to paint the underside!

#1- That's not what your wife calls it,
but it is why you have incredibly nice projects.

#2- Ok, you are anal, but come on out and say it.
This will let the rear down an inch more

#3- We have the correct answer.....

n2billet · 03-05-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

#1- That's not what your wife calls it,
but it is why you have incredibly nice projects.

#2- Ok, you are anal, but come on out and say it.
This will let the rear down an inch more

#3- We have the correct answer.....

Shouldn't you be unlocking your thread or something?

I wonder what a RamJet can do to KDW's? I might have to leave work and run out to the shop to see

**Palf70Step** · 03-05-2006, 06:15 PM

Beautiful work. I love watching your guys trucks grow.

**Captkaos** · 03-07-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

I wonder what a RamJet can do to KDW's? I might have to leave work and run out to the shop to see

Hmmm, I was wondering that myself. Got any pics of the Aftermath?

kafn8d · 03-10-2006, 08:40 AM

Where's the pics? I'm addicted to this post!!!!!

n2billet · 03-12-2006, 12:22 AM

Been slow these last few weeks because of the 12-16 hours that I've been working, by the time I get to the shop I just stand there.

Anyway, I'll stop crying..... I blasted and painted the rear bumper brackets and installed my new bumper. I also re-routed some air lines due to the fact I routed them in the bumper bolt holes.....real smart. I also traced down a slow air leak that I had in the front bags. I also got the bed over to the fab building so I can now modify the tubs and paint the underside. I've just about got this down to the final details before I put it back together and call it done for the summer...... yeah right!

02-05-2006, 11:36 AM	#151
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02-10-2006, 09:54 PM	#153
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02-11-2006, 09:09 PM	#155
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Made a little progress today, board member bagged74 stopped by today and helped me with a few projects. It's good to meet the members of the board! We got the heater hoses on and ran the plug wires (not real happy with the turn out but what can you do?) I got my exhaust bends in late Friday so when the muffler shows up I can start making the exhaust. I'ts getting real close to starting this thing back up and taking a test drive Here's some pic's as promised..... Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

02-19-2006, 01:26 AM	#156
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Worked a little on the truck today but I'm still waiting on the muffler that I ordered to come in so I can start my exhaust. I installed the new steering wheel to get an ideal (vision) of what look I'm trying to get...... we'll see what happens on this I bodyworked the radiator hoses so that they are now ready for some primer and some more sanding. The real time was spend on Ken's (N2TRUX) truck, it's now up and running, can't wait until it's finshed it's "break in" period! I also got a new digi for my b-day this week so who knows what the pix will look like if they even work. Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

02-19-2006, 01:55 PM	#157
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style The steering wheel looks sweet! Thanks for breaking my new motor in for me.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-21-2006, 02:56 PM	#158
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Excellent job guys!!! I only wish.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-21-2006, 03:08 PM	#159
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02-25-2006, 10:20 PM	#160
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style This weekend was the Decatur swap meet but it rained and rained hard so we stayed at the shop. I work on the exhaust most of the day and at the end Roger had some pitty on me and helped me get it all lined up and tacked in place. Now all I need to do is pull it all back down, weld it up and sent it off to get plated. I took a lot of shots but they are real boring so I'll only show a few. Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

02-26-2006, 12:25 AM	#161
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Love that last pic. Perfect.. just perfect. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

02-26-2006, 11:00 PM	#162
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Must be nice to have a/c in your shop if that what that "vent" looking thing is above your truck. Looking good, cant wait to see it finished. Ken's motors is looking good too.

03-01-2006, 07:54 PM	#164
ssx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kailua Kona, Hawaii Posts: 53	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Damn, so far everything about your truck is perfect! Awesome job __________________ 68' Camaro RS Protouring LT1/Minitub/4wdb/AC/17's 90' Crewcab Silverado 454/8"susp/38's

03-02-2006, 12:37 AM	#165
shorty72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 86	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Hey Nice work!!! I was just wondering where did you get the HEI at for the 6? Robert

03-04-2006, 11:54 PM	#167
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Today I finished welding up the exhaust so it's now ready to dress down and send out for plating. I also got my carb back, it's not the exact color I wanted it plated, OK it's no where near what I wanted but I'm just happy that I finally got it back! We went ahead and took the bed off so I can start "cutting" the inner fenders on the bed for more clearance. While it's off I think I will go ahead and paint the underside. Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

03-05-2006, 02:55 PM	#168
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Why are you going to cut up your wheeltubs? Do they rub when you lay out the bags or is it because of the offset of the wheels that you ordered?

03-05-2006, 06:15 PM	#172
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03-10-2006, 08:40 AM	#174
kafn8d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 23	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Where's the pics? I'm addicted to this post!!!!!

03-12-2006, 12:22 AM	#175
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Been slow these last few weeks because of the 12-16 hours that I've been working, by the time I get to the shop I just stand there. Anyway, I'll stop crying..... I blasted and painted the rear bumper brackets and installed my new bumper. I also re-routed some air lines due to the fact I routed them in the bumper bolt holes.....real smart. I also traced down a slow air leak that I had in the front bags. I also got the bed over to the fab building so I can now modify the tubs and paint the underside. I've just about got this down to the final details before I put it back together and call it done for the summer...... yeah right! Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

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