If you would bring that thing to the Midwest All Truck Nationals, in Kansas City next month, I would pay your entry fee into the show. I have been trying all Summer to get to Tulsa to see it and have not been able to get free. Come see us at the show.
thanks for the offer, i dunno if ill be able to get up that way next mounth......but should something change, ill take you up on that offer;)
also whenever you are down give me a holler..


Where did you get the flat cover for the rear tailgate. I found one once and havent been able to find it again... I wants one fo my truckem..... Nice lookin rig man.

kyull is right i got it from mar-k

still working on the 68SS.....here are the pics of the dash pad installed, also got the dr. side inner fender blasted and powdercoated (excuse the dust)......here are a few pics
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/bigD76/68%20short%20step/100_0805.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/bigD76/68%20short%20step/100_0806.jpg
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http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/bigD76/68%20short%20step/100_0807.jpg

You are so much further along with your pair of 68's then I am with my pair of 67's. My dream is to finish my 67 C10 and 67RS and have them side by side in the garage....but alas...too many projects, not enough time or money

Keep up the great progress! I enjoy reading your updates. Billet radio bezel looks great, btw ;)

looking good Don. Did you do your own powdercoating or send it off?

looking good Don. Did you do your own powdercoating or send it off?

i send it off..i take it to a local PC company......

got the front wheels/tires put on......and started to wire the guage cluster...the rear tires are too tall for my taste, but im gonna roll with them till they are worn, then ill set a smaller tire
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/bigD76/68%20short%20step/100_0827.jpg
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Boy oh boy, has THE short step came a long way or what....
that is sweet...

That truck is so nice

Those are the shots I've been waiting for. It just doesn't get any nicer than that. :cong:, you pulled that off perfectly, big tires or not:metal:

thats a bad A$$ truck Don.

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

Eric

Yeah yea yea hurry up and get the glass in and the bumpers on so I can start driving it!:hm:

thanks everyone.....
chad, im working on it......maybe we'll gettem installed this weekend..

wow...that looks awesome. I had a couple questions. Whose A/C system is that (company) and does your carpet go all the way to the back of the cab?
Really great job, I hope mine comes out this nice.

Dano

wow...that looks awesome. I had a couple questions. Whose A/C system is that (company) and does your carpet go all the way to the back of the cab?
Really great job, I hope mine comes out this nice.

Dano

its a classic auto air system, and yes the carpet goes all the way back...
here is the best pic i have of this
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/bigD76/68%20short%20step/100_0330.jpg

That looks great...where did you get the carpet?

the carpet came from kennys trucks in mounds OK (918)827-2600.... their web site is kennystrucks.com
i think

alittle more progress, got the rear windshield installed with help of my brother, also attempted to install the front windsheild and broke it (that makes me 4 for 4 on front windsheild installs...broke them all :lol:) so i paid someone to come out and install it......also got the front bumper installed, had to mod the dr. side bumper bracket.. it hit the P/S gear box, so i cut a peice out to clear that.....here are the pics
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/bigD76/68%20short%20step/Picture188.jpg
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Looks great maybe i'l see it some time if we hav a oklahoma meet

yea, sounds good, maybe there will be a meet arund OK or surrounding states...cause id be down for going

68...... more pics, PLEASE.

That is one AWSOME truck.

Eric

Wow!

awsome truck!

68...... more pics, PLEASE.

That is one AWSOME truck.

Eric

this post is for you;)
brother and i washed the truck today, and took a few pics of it with the bumper installed.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/bigD76/68%20short%20step/100_0868.jpg
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:jdp: Wow you did a great job. One of my new favorites on the site.

She sure has come a long way!!!

Looks good Don!:D

Great job! I am afraid to ask, but how much would doing a truck to such a superb level cost?

i would think about 10 years without smoking or drinking that and the collegemoney for the kids

Well Done, My friend--Well Done!

Well Done, My friend--Well Done!

Well done x well done.

Great job! I am afraid to ask, but how much would doing a truck to such a superb level cost?

You doing it for yourself or him doing it for you?

You doing it for yourself or him doing it for you?

Besides, after you know how much; you would have to kill yourself---It is classified info.

Very nice!:metal:

You doing it for yourself or him doing it for you?

As I do not have the skill or knowledge he has, I couldn’t at this time imagine doing it myself as he has. But I would be curious to what it might be in both scenarios. The attention to detail and quality he has put in this truck are at a level I find amazing and something I would love to do some day.

this post is for you;)
brother and i washed the truck today, and took a few pics of it with the bumper installed.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/bigD76/68%20short%20step/100_0868.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/bigD76/68%20short%20step/100_0871.jpg
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http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/bigD76/68%20short%20step/100_0896.jpg

Thanks 68 short step. I love it when a plan comes together.

Great job on that build.

Eric

very nice!

Stunning!!!

A real inspiration! Nice job!!

SO NICE! Have you driven it yet?

Nice!:metal:

big thanks to everyone......:)
ive driven it just around the neighborhood and plan on getting it appraised and properly insured before it gets any real road time.......
as far as costs, i dont know yet...there are still a few things that i still need to get, but i wouldnt be surprised if i have 40G or more into it, and thats with me doing the work........and after about 3yrs, its finally taking shape......

Sweeeeet

as far as costs, i dont know yet...there are still a few things that i still need to get, but i wouldnt be surprised if i have 40G or more into it, and thats with me doing the work........and after about 3yrs, its finally taking shape......

Thanks for the cost guess, I have to say incredible job!

Looks BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Great Job!!!!

Josh

You bringing it to GoodGuys in Fort Worth?

You bringing it to GoodGuys in Fort Worth?

i dont know, id like to but i dont think ill be able to.......when is it, BTW?? what sweet rides are ya'll bring out this year??

i dont know, id like to but i dont think ill be able to.......when is it, BTW?? what sweet rides are ya'll bring out this year??

GoodGuys FT.Worth TX 10-3 thru 10-5-08.

id really like to attend, so ill see what i can do.......can you send me some info on how to register/enter??

id really like to attend, so ill see what i can do.......can you send me some info on how to register/enter??


http://www.good-guys.com/events/eventDetails.aspx?eventid=08-621

You will have to register at the show (they closed the online and mail in last Friday). All you have to do is go to the Hotel that is across from the track, fill out an entry form and hand the person your $40.00 bucks and you’re golden. It would be a good business opportunity to showcase your work and you can write it off.....:lol:

I love the way this truck sits!! I also love the black. Really nice truck.

very nice!

wanna sponsor my next build up????? it'll be after the hulk build;)

Ok c'mon already! Spill the beans on how she did on the dyno tune now! :D

ok, i loaded up and went to OKC and dynoed the 68SS......it was fun and got some decent, respectable #s.... but i was kinda expecting more (arnt we all :lol:) it was 309 RWHP
all in all in turned out good, i can still roast the tires, and thats good enoght for me with this truck:metal:
on the first dyno pull, i had the tranny over full and once he got on it, it started to puke fluid outta the vent tube on top of the tranny (thats the smoke you see towards the end of vid)... this truck is a bit loud so my camara kinda makes it sound raspy and choppy, but it sounds just plan mean in person, no raspy/choppy sound...
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/bigD76/68%20short%20step/100_1002.jpg
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nice!

:metal:

Sounds great to me!!! I wanna drive that bad boy!!!

looking good Don.

Sweet vids Don. Congrats, I know it's been a long road but now you get to enjoy all of the hard work and headaches:D

getting a few small jobs finished up......got the pass. side inner fender back from powder coating and installed, also installed the windows (wing and main window)on the pass side......i also used sound deadener on the inside of the door before i installed the glass......i also got the rear bumper installed.......i know the engine compartment and truck are dirty as heck, and some bolts are rusty in the engine compartment (they will be replaced soon).... sitting on the coast of the gulf of mexico for a year didnt help....
and the last pic is me leaveing and how the truck looked as i was going by.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/bigD76/68%20short%20step/100_1142.jpg
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nice progress...but how the heck are we sposed to go cruisin in that hot tulsa heat if the a/c isn't hooked up and charged???:uhmk:

true true, thats on the 'to do' list as well.....i got most all the parts, just need to get the time.

Looks good Don!!

omfg!
It´s like the truck from heaven!

Looks MEAN sittin in the driveway!:chevy:

very nice build. question???? did your truck come with a 1 piece driveshaft?? if not what veh did you get yours from?? my 72 swb step has that 2 peice shaft which i think i'll snap in 2. thanks for any info you may have.v/r phipp

the truck came with a 1 peice drive shaft....it has a new custom made one (4l60e yoke, HD u joints, 3" steel)

thanks for the info. i hope my truck comes out nearly as nice. sounded pretty tuff on the dyno also the parking lot burnout & I really love your truck. great job!
v/r Phipp

Me too...that's a beautiful truck and the work you've done is second to none...

Now where's that lotto ticket I just bought?

notta lot going on with the 68SS, but i did get the mirrors on. and its about as dirty as its ever been, so i need to wash it...
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man!! the truck turned out just great. nice vette also.

Sweet looking truck. Nice work.