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BP68 · 01-05-2007, 09:53 AM

I beleive it is GM Arrival Blue.

I will find out the code.

BP68 · 01-07-2007, 09:12 PM

It is GM Arrival Blue I believe.

BP68 · 01-14-2007, 08:59 PM

Ok, here are the latest progress pics from today.

Plan is to get the rolling chassis to body man's house this Sat.

Hope to have cab and front clip (new fenders,and 2" cowl hood) on in the next couple of weeks.

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BP68 · 01-14-2007, 09:01 PM

Here's the rest.

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BP68 · 01-14-2007, 09:03 PM

Note the shaved cowl, shaved drip rail, shaved handles, also the smoothed door jambs.

Inthuwind · 01-14-2007, 09:31 PM

Lookin' REAL sharp!!!!

BP68 · 01-20-2007, 10:46 PM

Finallllllllllllllllllly got to take the rolling chassis to meet the cab.

We are gonna paint the trans, finish installing the trans linkage, and brake hoses, and then put the cab on.

New front fenders, 2" cowl hood, and inner fenders on the way!

Also got the factory 72 tilt column rebuilt and ready for paint.

Hope to have cab and front clip on the frame within the next 3 weeks!!

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smoked68 · 01-20-2007, 10:54 PM

how did you shave the dash center. i assume just cut out and weld in new peice. I would like to do that to mine...

Dough88 · 01-20-2007, 10:58 PM

Dude! that's gonna be one sharp truck. Love that paint color.

timcos · 01-21-2007, 12:56 AM

Why the shaved cowl? Is this a show trucks...no need for leaves and crap clogging your kick panel vents?

smoked68 · 01-21-2007, 01:00 AM

If my truck is sitting under construction for a while I occasionally have a leaf shoot out at me while going down the road...lol

BP68 · 01-21-2007, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoked68

how did you shave the dash center. i assume just cut out and weld in new peice. I would like to do that to mine...

Yes, my bodyman cut out the center section and welded in a filler

Here is a pic of the cut out part.

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BP68 · 01-21-2007, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by timcos

Why the shaved cowl? Is this a show trucks...no need for leaves and crap clogging your kick panel vents?

Just about every part of the outside is gonna be slick, smooth, or shaved.
Therefore the cowl vents had to go. I kept the wiper arm mounts just incase I ever get caught in the rain.

BP68 · 02-09-2007, 12:19 AM

Ok,

After seeing how nice the rest of the truck is turning out, the "ok" paint on the frame wasn't up to par. So off came everything but the motor and trans. Plan is to get fresh coat of Gloss Black on frame Saturday, hope to have 4/6 drop kit, panhard bar, all new ball joints, and all new brakes (except rotors) installed by Sunday.

I will post more pics this weekend. Hope to install stainless Maganaflow exhaust kit by end of next weekend. Also included a couple pics of the new Cowl hood from LMC.

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BP68 · 02-11-2007, 12:10 AM

Fresh coat of Chassis Saver in gloss black went on today. Turned out pretty nice. Funny thing is spraying it on just didn't work well, so we ended up painting it on with brushes, and it leveled out surprisingly well. New brakes, ball joints, and ECE 4/6 drop should be on by next weekend. Also should have full stainless magnaflow exhaust on the way very soon. First pic is before, kinda hard to see, but the finish is ok but dull. Also still had some surface rust in the nooks and crannys.

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BP68 · 02-25-2007, 10:58 PM

The long, long awaited sheet metal fitting. I finally have something that looks like a truck.

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smbrouss70 · 02-26-2007, 12:02 PM

Is that a dent on the front of your new hood? the truck is looking good! Can't wait until I am at that stage.

*72CSTC5* · 02-26-2007, 12:17 PM

I like you body guy has good attention to detail. Keep us posted.

BP68 · 02-26-2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Is that a dent on the front of your new hood? the truck is looking good! Can't wait until I am at that stage.

Yeah, little ding from shipping

BP68 · 03-24-2007, 10:46 PM

Been a few weeks since I got to work on the 68.

Today I blacked out under the dash with a rattle can, just to even it out. I hate to look under the dash of a nice ride and see splotches of different colors.

Also got the sound deadener/heat insulation put in today. It is call Fat Mat. (Fatmat.com) My bodyman has used it in the past and was very happy with it. I works like Dynamat but costs less.

Here are a few pics.

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kelsfine69 · 03-24-2007, 11:15 PM

Thats coming along nice. It will looked good parked beside that 06 chevy, but then then wifes car might have to sit outside

70c10swb · 05-03-2007, 09:03 PM

Looking great, i love the shaved looks and the arival blue.

any updates?

randomhero472 · 05-03-2007, 09:26 PM

yea, anymore progress??

mike nutt · 05-04-2007, 06:00 AM

this is gonna be one sweet ride !!!!!!!!

fourty1 · 05-04-2007, 08:31 AM

Say Bp,..
Wonderful documentation of the build up... from the recent posts to the weekly waits,...
But for the not so enlightened- good buddy bodyman/friend, would you mind hinting at a rough $$ amount ( the shaving costs). it's real easy to get caught up in the many stories of different builds going on this forum at any one time.. but man ;let us feel your pain....
if not that's ok too.
-41-

01-05-2007, 09:53 AM	#26
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! I beleive it is GM Arrival Blue. I will find out the code. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

01-07-2007, 09:12 PM	#27
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! It is GM Arrival Blue I believe. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

01-14-2007, 08:59 PM	#28
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! Ok, here are the latest progress pics from today. Plan is to get the rolling chassis to body man's house this Sat. Hope to have cab and front clip (new fenders,and 2" cowl hood) on in the next couple of weeks. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

01-14-2007, 09:01 PM	#29
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! Here's the rest. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

01-14-2007, 09:03 PM	#30
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! Note the shaved cowl, shaved drip rail, shaved handles, also the smoothed door jambs. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

01-14-2007, 09:31 PM	#31
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! Lookin' REAL sharp!!!! __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-20-2007, 10:46 PM	#32
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! Finallllllllllllllllllly got to take the rolling chassis to meet the cab. We are gonna paint the trans, finish installing the trans linkage, and brake hoses, and then put the cab on. New front fenders, 2" cowl hood, and inner fenders on the way! Also got the factory 72 tilt column rebuilt and ready for paint. Hope to have cab and front clip on the frame within the next 3 weeks!! __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999 Last edited by BP68; 01-20-2007 at 10:47 PM.

01-20-2007, 10:54 PM	#33
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! how did you shave the dash center. i assume just cut out and weld in new peice. I would like to do that to mine... __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

01-20-2007, 10:58 PM	#34
Dough88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stephenville, TX Posts: 16	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! Dude! that's gonna be one sharp truck. Love that paint color.

01-21-2007, 12:56 AM	#35
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! Why the shaved cowl? Is this a show trucks...no need for leaves and crap clogging your kick panel vents? __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

01-21-2007, 01:00 AM	#36
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! If my truck is sitting under construction for a while I occasionally have a leaf shoot out at me while going down the road...lol __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

02-09-2007, 12:19 AM	#39
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! Ok, After seeing how nice the rest of the truck is turning out, the "ok" paint on the frame wasn't up to par. So off came everything but the motor and trans. Plan is to get fresh coat of Gloss Black on frame Saturday, hope to have 4/6 drop kit, panhard bar, all new ball joints, and all new brakes (except rotors) installed by Sunday. I will post more pics this weekend. Hope to install stainless Maganaflow exhaust kit by end of next weekend. Also included a couple pics of the new Cowl hood from LMC. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

02-11-2007, 12:10 AM	#40
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! Fresh coat of Chassis Saver in gloss black went on today. Turned out pretty nice. Funny thing is spraying it on just didn't work well, so we ended up painting it on with brushes, and it leveled out surprisingly well. New brakes, ball joints, and ECE 4/6 drop should be on by next weekend. Also should have full stainless magnaflow exhaust on the way very soon. First pic is before, kinda hard to see, but the finish is ok but dull. Also still had some surface rust in the nooks and crannys. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

02-25-2007, 10:58 PM	#41
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Finally test fitting sheet metal!!!!!! The long, long awaited sheet metal fitting. I finally have something that looks like a truck. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

02-26-2007, 12:02 PM	#42
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02-26-2007, 12:17 PM	#43
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03-24-2007, 10:46 PM	#45
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 68 Update - Gonna see some paint!!! Been a few weeks since I got to work on the 68. Today I blacked out under the dash with a rattle can, just to even it out. I hate to look under the dash of a nice ride and see splotches of different colors. Also got the sound deadener/heat insulation put in today. It is call Fat Mat. (Fatmat.com) My bodyman has used it in the past and was very happy with it. I works like Dynamat but costs less. Here are a few pics. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

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