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SBCustoms · 12-06-2007, 11:01 PM

alright, now that racing season and school is over with, im gonna try to get some work in on my '68 GMC. i got a lot of parts for it already, i just gotta get workin on it. right now i got the bed off, fenders, and motor out. next step is to get on the trailer and up to my dad's machine shop to C-notch the frame, and "Z" the frame in the front. the major plans for the truck:
-Air Bags
-6.0 Vortec engine out of a newer truck
-Custom interior
-PPG Karisma Blue paint, maybe with a black two-tone
-maybe some corvette c6 wheels?

Ill get some pics of the truck in one piece on here soon, also heres a pic of the air bag kit that i already have sitting in the garage.

Twistedsteel · 12-07-2007, 01:28 PM

Cool! sounds like it's gonna be nice truck. Hurry and get some pics up. I'll be watchin this one.
Albie

**SactoJim** · 12-07-2007, 02:33 PM

Sounds like the beginnings of a nice project.......more pics!

SBCustoms · 12-07-2007, 10:56 PM

ok heres the pics of the truck before i took it apart, the guy that had it before me did a few things to it, but he didnt restore some things properly, like rust, as you can see at the bottom of the doors, but that will come a lil later

SBCustoms · 12-08-2007, 05:05 PM

i got bored today, so i decided to start welding the c-notch. didnt get too far, bc i decided that my 110 mig probably wont weld strong enough. anyways i will hopefully be able to finish the rest next week sometime.

More pics of the truck...

SBCustoms · 12-20-2007, 06:39 PM

ive been workin hard the past couple days. ive got quite a bit done, i gotta finish the c-notch and "Z" the front and make a 4-link, and ill be ready for sand blast and powdercoat!

needs to be trimmed a little for inner side of notch

shock brackets out, also for sale!

Cab-B-gone

SBCustoms · 12-20-2007, 06:42 PM

FnLow69 · 12-20-2007, 07:17 PM

lookin' good it will be on the ground in no time.

SBCustoms · 12-21-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FnLow69

lookin' good it will be on the ground in no time.

thanks man, i cant wait!!! i gotta take my time and do it right tho! by the way your truck is bad-A$$ man. the next truck i bag will be doored and one day im gonna build a complete frame for a truck! lots of plans...

SBCustoms · 12-21-2007, 04:07 PM

i think im gonna go with about 8 inches of ride height... what other ride heights do the bagged trucks on this forum have?

PBFAB.COM · 12-21-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SBCustoms

i think im gonna go with about 8 inches of ride height... what other ride heights do the bagged trucks on this forum have?

I like em around 5" ... we have nice roads out here.

FnLow69 · 12-22-2007, 05:58 AM

i would say 5" as well, i set mine a about 2" but im going to go with 5" when i re-do some things.

SBCustoms · 12-22-2007, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FnLow69

i would say 5" as well, i set mine a about 2" but im going to go with 5" when i re-do some things.

thanks for the input guys, i believe im gonna go with 5"

camaro__thunder · 12-22-2007, 06:28 AM

well mine is set between 1"-2" on my 22"s and aligned perfectly.

64shortc10 · 12-22-2007, 07:33 AM

Looking good! Where did you purchase your c-notch from? It looks like an FBI kit right? Also how big is the notch? Later

Tony from Norcal

SBCustoms · 12-22-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 64shortc10

Looking good! Where did you purchase your c-notch from? It looks like an FBI kit right? Also how big is the notch? Later

Tony from Norcal

Thanks! your right i got it from fbi, i actually bought the whole air bag kit from them. if i remember right, it notches the frame 9 inches from the top of the frame rails, if not 9 its at least 8. the only thing i didnt like about it was the fact that the top and bottom are a lot wider than the sides on the frame, but im gonna cut down the sides and take care of it.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 12-22-2007, 04:32 PM

some good progress

SBCustoms · 01-03-2008, 03:22 PM

the truck is really comin along. heres some more pics...

"Z'd" 3 inches

i got a lot more done, but havent got the pics yet. more to come soon...

billdo · 01-05-2008, 06:44 PM

ive seen that bag kit its from fbi right arnt you worried about the 1/2 inch valves i dont wanna hop i just wanna go up and down u know'

duane67c-10 · 01-07-2008, 05:53 AM

looks good! i wished i would have used one of those kits in the back, i used a universal kit and had to make the back of my frame.

SBCustoms · 01-07-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by billdo

ive seen that bag kit its from fbi right arnt you worried about the 1/2 inch valves i dont wanna hop i just wanna go up and down u know'

i know what you mean, i aint too worried tho, bc if i have to, ill put pressure reducers on them.

SBCustoms · 01-07-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by duane67c-10

looks good! i wished i would have used one of those kits in the back, i used a universal kit and had to make the back of my frame.

yea it was nice, but i still had to do some ajusting on it, like anything else tho.

duane67c-10 · 01-09-2008, 12:34 AM

mine was a leafspring truck too, are you going to build a 4link?

SBCustoms · 01-09-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by duane67c-10

mine was a leafspring truck too, are you going to build a 4link?

yea, im about to start workin on it soon...

slammed1 · 01-09-2008, 12:24 PM

You have a nice project going. Is that a Dana 44 rear differential??
I noticed the rear leafs had the low buck drop technique done to them.......hehehehe.

12-06-2007, 11:01 PM	#1
SBCustoms Complete Street Customization Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 103	Bagged '68 layin frame alright, now that racing season and school is over with, im gonna try to get some work in on my '68 GMC. i got a lot of parts for it already, i just gotta get workin on it. right now i got the bed off, fenders, and motor out. next step is to get on the trailer and up to my dad's machine shop to C-notch the frame, and "Z" the frame in the front. the major plans for the truck: -Air Bags -6.0 Vortec engine out of a newer truck -Custom interior -PPG Karisma Blue paint, maybe with a black two-tone -maybe some corvette c6 wheels? Ill get some pics of the truck in one piece on here soon, also heres a pic of the air bag kit that i already have sitting in the garage. __________________ 1968 GMC SWB (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269230) 1998 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Southern Born Customs Knoxville, TN 865-934-9126

12-07-2007, 01:28 PM	#2
Twistedsteel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Redway, Ca Posts: 97	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame Cool! sounds like it's gonna be nice truck. Hurry and get some pics up. I'll be watchin this one. Albie

12-07-2007, 02:33 PM	#3
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame Sounds like the beginnings of a nice project.......more pics! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

12-07-2007, 10:56 PM	#4
SBCustoms Complete Street Customization Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 103	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame ok heres the pics of the truck before i took it apart, the guy that had it before me did a few things to it, but he didnt restore some things properly, like rust, as you can see at the bottom of the doors, but that will come a lil later __________________ 1968 GMC SWB (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269230) 1998 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Southern Born Customs Knoxville, TN 865-934-9126

12-08-2007, 05:05 PM	#5
SBCustoms Complete Street Customization Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 103	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame i got bored today, so i decided to start welding the c-notch. didnt get too far, bc i decided that my 110 mig probably wont weld strong enough. anyways i will hopefully be able to finish the rest next week sometime. More pics of the truck... __________________ 1968 GMC SWB (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269230) 1998 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Southern Born Customs Knoxville, TN 865-934-9126

12-20-2007, 06:39 PM	#6
SBCustoms Complete Street Customization Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 103	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame ive been workin hard the past couple days. ive got quite a bit done, i gotta finish the c-notch and "Z" the front and make a 4-link, and ill be ready for sand blast and powdercoat! needs to be trimmed a little for inner side of notch shock brackets out, also for sale! Cab-B-gone __________________ 1968 GMC SWB (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269230) 1998 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Southern Born Customs Knoxville, TN 865-934-9126

12-20-2007, 06:42 PM	#7
SBCustoms Complete Street Customization Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 103	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame __________________ 1968 GMC SWB (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269230) 1998 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Southern Born Customs Knoxville, TN 865-934-9126

12-20-2007, 07:17 PM	#8
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame lookin' good it will be on the ground in no time. __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

12-21-2007, 04:07 PM	#10
SBCustoms Complete Street Customization Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 103	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame i think im gonna go with about 8 inches of ride height... what other ride heights do the bagged trucks on this forum have? __________________ 1968 GMC SWB (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269230) 1998 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Southern Born Customs Knoxville, TN 865-934-9126

12-22-2007, 05:58 AM	#12
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame i would say 5" as well, i set mine a about 2" but im going to go with 5" when i re-do some things. __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

12-22-2007, 06:28 AM	#14
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame well mine is set between 1"-2" on my 22"s and aligned perfectly. __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED Last edited by camaro__thunder; 12-22-2007 at 06:29 AM.

12-22-2007, 07:33 AM	#15
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame Looking good! Where did you purchase your c-notch from? It looks like an FBI kit right? Also how big is the notch? Later Tony from Norcal

12-22-2007, 04:32 PM	#17
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame some good progress __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-03-2008, 03:22 PM	#18
SBCustoms Complete Street Customization Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 103	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame the truck is really comin along. heres some more pics... "Z'd" 3 inches i got a lot more done, but havent got the pics yet. more to come soon... __________________ 1968 GMC SWB (Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269230) 1998 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Southern Born Customs Knoxville, TN 865-934-9126

01-05-2008, 06:44 PM	#19
billdo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hopewell jct new york Posts: 140	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame ive seen that bag kit its from fbi right arnt you worried about the 1/2 inch valves i dont wanna hop i just wanna go up and down u know'



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01-07-2008, 05:53 AM	#20
duane67c-10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fairview tennessee Posts: 122	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame looks good! i wished i would have used one of those kits in the back, i used a universal kit and had to make the back of my frame.

01-09-2008, 12:34 AM	#23
duane67c-10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fairview tennessee Posts: 122	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame mine was a leafspring truck too, are you going to build a 4link?

01-09-2008, 12:24 PM	#25
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Bagged '68 layin frame You have a nice project going. Is that a Dana 44 rear differential?? I noticed the rear leafs had the low buck drop technique done to them.......hehehehe. __________________ 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.

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