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**Dieselwrencher** · 10-21-2009, 08:03 PM

Very nice! The only thing that I would change is to replace the BBC with a 5.9 cummins. Your mileage would be easily doubled. Oh well, it is still a very nice truck! I can't wait to see it painted.

myoldmetal · 10-22-2009, 03:32 PM

Cant wait to see the pics when you are finished. I am currently gathering my budget to build a crew cab out of my 71 K20, so picks of a finished version including a lift kit like I plan will help my wife see what it will look like....which of course will help my budget crisis significantly! I plan to do the same rear doors like you did that have the radiused upper corner, so it looks original. As a body/paint guy myself, I have great respect for anyone that takes on a project like this! Unfortunately, I have to start from the beginning!

extd56 · 10-29-2009, 07:54 PM

A few pictures of the truck in the paint booth waiting its turn.

Chevyman63 · 10-29-2009, 07:56 PM

COOL...I can't wait to see it painted!

extd56 · 10-29-2009, 07:57 PM

Now it is almost out of the paint shop so that I can start getting it back together.

Chevyman63 · 10-29-2009, 07:58 PM

That was much quicker than I expected!

extd56 · 10-29-2009, 07:59 PM

Last of the pictures. The tailgate is not done yet but should be done tomorrow.

Rokcrln · 10-29-2009, 08:18 PM

That really looks great! Are you still going to do the white grill? It sure has come along way

Kevin
LFD Inc.

extd56 · 10-29-2009, 08:32 PM

They are going to shoot the white grill tomorrow, the hoops and the headlight bezels are going to be blue.

SouthCountyChevy · 10-29-2009, 08:41 PM

this truck is gonna be a beast! and that 38 looks amazing

extd56 · 10-29-2009, 08:47 PM

I am trying to decide whether I should chrome the grill hoops and headlight bezels or use the painted ones. I know which way is cheaper.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-29-2009, 09:38 PM

Man that truck is going to be awesome! I say go with chrome, it'll just help set it off.

Mayo · 10-29-2009, 11:19 PM

Looking good. I think chrome would look better but I don't think blue would look bad.

Rokcrln · 10-30-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extd56

I am trying to decide whether I should chrome the grill hoops and headlight bezels or use the painted ones. I know which way is cheaper.

I think your Powder coat chrome would look good.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**88JRFAN** · 10-30-2009, 11:36 AM

I agree with Kevin. The chrome powdercoat does look good.

msgross · 10-30-2009, 01:01 PM

I was going to chrome mine but just found a set of nice NOS hoops. I think that the grille hoops and headlight bezels should match the hood and eyebrow trim instead of the bumper. If it was all chromed then it would look very sweeet.

I have a nice steel set for sale now if needed.

**steelhorse** · 10-30-2009, 01:38 PM

cant wait to see it done.

Byronic · 10-30-2009, 01:54 PM

Sweet truck.

Lot's O room for everyone. What color is that?

LOW DOUGH · 10-30-2009, 11:24 PM

Looks nice. I think chrome would look the best.

extd56 · 10-30-2009, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Byronic

Sweet truck.

Lot's O room for everyone. What color is that?

The color is from a Dodge truck, like a medium blue.

royo · 10-31-2009, 12:01 AM

man o man sweeet that would be a dream truck for me

70duramax · 10-31-2009, 02:47 AM

Just spent 2hrs going through the build very nice job! Glad you kept the bed 8ft! Kevin your awesome! I only would change two things: hidden fuel door in tail light and some thing diff on the rear quater windows, but thats just my taste! Again awesome job and your other rides look pretty darn good too. On the milage you can easily get another 5-8mpg out of it by bumping up the compression and letting it breath by a good port and polish on the heads and a good set of headers. The power gains will be real nice too

67ChevyRedneck · 10-31-2009, 04:07 AM

Very nice!

extd56 · 11-06-2009, 01:39 PM

A few more pictures of the truck. The front grill is getting painted white today.

LOW DOUGH · 11-06-2009, 04:12 PM

awesome!

10-21-2009, 08:03 PM	#526
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Very nice! The only thing that I would change is to replace the BBC with a 5.9 cummins. Your mileage would be easily doubled. Oh well, it is still a very nice truck! I can't wait to see it painted. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-22-2009, 03:32 PM	#527
myoldmetal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 51	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Cant wait to see the pics when you are finished. I am currently gathering my budget to build a crew cab out of my 71 K20, so picks of a finished version including a lift kit like I plan will help my wife see what it will look like....which of course will help my budget crisis significantly! I plan to do the same rear doors like you did that have the radiused upper corner, so it looks original. As a body/paint guy myself, I have great respect for anyone that takes on a project like this! Unfortunately, I have to start from the beginning! __________________ 71 K20 4x4-454/700R4/4:10 locked up 64 Cadillac Coupe de Ville 90 VW Jetta GLI 2.0 16V (daily driver)

10-29-2009, 07:54 PM	#528
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! A few pictures of the truck in the paint booth waiting its turn. Attached Images

10-29-2009, 07:56 PM	#529
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! COOL...I can't wait to see it painted! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

10-29-2009, 07:57 PM	#530
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Now it is almost out of the paint shop so that I can start getting it back together. Attached Images

10-29-2009, 07:58 PM	#531
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! That was much quicker than I expected! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

10-29-2009, 07:59 PM	#532
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Last of the pictures. The tailgate is not done yet but should be done tomorrow. Attached Images

10-29-2009, 08:18 PM	#533
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! That really looks great! Are you still going to do the white grill? It sure has come along way Kevin LFD Inc.

10-29-2009, 08:32 PM	#534
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! They are going to shoot the white grill tomorrow, the hoops and the headlight bezels are going to be blue.

10-29-2009, 08:41 PM	#535
SouthCountyChevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Davidsonville, Md Posts: 4	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! this truck is gonna be a beast! and that 38 looks amazing

10-29-2009, 08:47 PM	#536
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! I am trying to decide whether I should chrome the grill hoops and headlight bezels or use the painted ones. I know which way is cheaper.

10-29-2009, 09:38 PM	#537
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Man that truck is going to be awesome! I say go with chrome, it'll just help set it off. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-29-2009, 11:19 PM	#538
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Looking good. I think chrome would look better but I don't think blue would look bad. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

10-30-2009, 11:36 AM	#540
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! I agree with Kevin. The chrome powdercoat does look good. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

10-30-2009, 01:01 PM	#541
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! I was going to chrome mine but just found a set of nice NOS hoops. I think that the grille hoops and headlight bezels should match the hood and eyebrow trim instead of the bumper. If it was all chromed then it would look very sweeet. I have a nice steel set for sale now if needed. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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10-30-2009, 01:38 PM	#542
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! cant wait to see it done.

10-30-2009, 01:54 PM	#543
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Sweet truck. Lot's O room for everyone. What color is that? __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed

10-30-2009, 11:24 PM	#544
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10-31-2009, 12:01 AM	#546
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10-31-2009, 02:47 AM	#547
70duramax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: morrisdale pa Posts: 46	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Just spent 2hrs going through the build very nice job! Glad you kept the bed 8ft! Kevin your awesome! I only would change two things: hidden fuel door in tail light and some thing diff on the rear quater windows, but thats just my taste! Again awesome job and your other rides look pretty darn good too. On the milage you can easily get another 5-8mpg out of it by bumping up the compression and letting it breath by a good port and polish on the heads and a good set of headers. The power gains will be real nice too

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