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Old 02-26-2009, 08:00 PM   #251
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Re: my 68 shortbed build

today i got my new idler and pitman arms installed, now the whole front end is new, springs, spindals, balljoints, disc brakes hoses inner and outer tie rods, idler and pitman arm and controll arm shafts and shocks, now i just need to take it to work and throw it on the alignment rack.
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Old 02-26-2009, 08:04 PM   #252
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here are some pics of the dash




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Old 02-26-2009, 08:21 PM   #253
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I was gonna suggest to swap the heater controls and dvd player, don't know that the cables are long enough though...
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Old 04-15-2009, 01:38 AM   #254
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Re: my 68 shortbed build

i got a new bumper on and ordered the grille chrome and headlight bezels
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Old 04-15-2009, 08:30 PM   #255
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nice truck it came along way...never read it cuz u couldnt tell wat the truck looked like fromt the pic it camealong way, and didnt know you were in hs either
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Old 04-17-2009, 01:11 AM   #256
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hhey awesome job on the build, question ,what color paint is that and what kind of paint is ? thanks in advance
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Old 04-17-2009, 08:25 PM   #257
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oldblue1968chevy, i finished hs last year,

sson20s its ppg orange
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Old 04-18-2009, 12:11 AM   #258
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cool thanks , nice truck again
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Old 05-06-2009, 10:48 PM   #259
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Truck looks sick man. I like your z71 too haha. How much did those ultra's run you if you dont mind me asking?
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Old 05-12-2009, 03:51 PM   #260
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lookin good
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Old 06-18-2009, 10:49 PM   #261
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Re: my 68 shortbed build

i started putting my flowmasters on.
i got the holes cut in the crossmember and all the pipe welded, just need to hang it and take it in the have some tail pipes bent to fit,


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Old 06-18-2009, 11:21 PM   #262
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very nice, she os gonna sound good
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Old 06-19-2009, 04:22 AM   #263
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Just went through this entire thread, nice truck man!
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Old 06-24-2009, 10:43 AM   #264
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Goooooood work read the whole thing
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Old 07-09-2009, 09:25 PM   #265
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Re: my 68 shortbed build

time for some updates,
1. finished the exahust (sounds great)
2. got my new front bumper on
3. ordered a new aluminum radiator and new e-fan
4. got all the flaws out of the paint and buffed it

5. registered for good-guys (pacific northwest natinals)

ill get some pics up tonight
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Old 07-09-2009, 11:53 PM   #266
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heres the pics








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Old 07-10-2009, 01:02 AM   #267
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looking good, now we just need a sound clip!
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Old 07-10-2009, 01:22 PM   #268
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Looks awesome, still one of my favorite trucks on here
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Old 07-10-2009, 01:24 PM   #269
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Old 07-11-2009, 01:16 AM   #270
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okok ill get a sound clip soon
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Old 10-25-2009, 11:04 PM   #271
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Re: my 68 shortbed build

i decided it was time to get back to work on the truck.
today i started pulling the clip off to shave the fire wall and finaly get some bags under it!!



found i have a bent lower contorl arm on the right side



little bit of rust behind the heater cowl but nothing i cant fix
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Old 10-25-2009, 11:33 PM   #272
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Truck looks great. Are you going to fill in the wire gutter as well? I got mine done. I think the extra work is well worth difference when its all painted.
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Old 10-25-2009, 11:42 PM   #273
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yeas i will be shaving the wire gutter
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Old 10-26-2009, 03:25 PM   #274
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Old 10-27-2009, 01:32 PM   #275
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turned out nice...
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