Rusbuilt's 68 C-10

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by Str8-6-68

Thanks Rusbuilt if I had something wicked to sell at the moment I would in a heartbeat, but the last part from the cummins donor truck just went out the door so i guess im stuck waiting on the call the return to work.

Those parts must mean more now that they came from making a sacrifice like that rather than just a cash buy, they are definitely well deserved. I imagine I wont be making much progress until fall/early winter now. A dually conversion would be sweet, the only gmc cummins swap I seen close up in real life was a friend Denny's truck(bought from Ryan Bambach) : '89 gmc crew cab dually with a BAD ARSE 12valve in it. Denny now swapped the 12valve and put this engine in his drag truck, he daily drives this dually around. The hood stack is awesome riding shotgun, If I find a link ill post his truck. I hope this gives your some inspiration to one day build a dually converted chev/gmc maybe just not this intense lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=9PjQlcBVhRk

Hahahaha that video is great!! I remember going to pulls with my friends in Knoxville, it seemed like it was always the cummins swapped into a ford or a chevy that won.. lol never a dodge!

[JRANGER]

ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Get to it man!!! lol I actually got some work done today after the rain so I hope your hard at it... Cant wait to see you and your truck next weekend!!!

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Get to it man!!! lol I actually got some work done today after the rain so I hope your hard at it... Cant wait to see you and your truck next weekend!!!

Thanks man, I didn't get to work on it at all today.. I plan to spend all day on it tomorrow though.

[Rusbuilt]

Well 5 broken bolts and a flooded garage!! Thats all I have to say.

[JRANGER]

Can we get some pics of that? lol Hope you have some better luck

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

Can we get some pics of that? lol Hope you have some better luck

sorry no pictures, hopefully after work tomorrow I will get something done.. And take some pictures.

[Rusbuilt]

Ok had some time to spend on the truck this afternoon... I got it back down on the ground, I still need to make my shock relocation brackets and install new brake lines and shoes and wheel cylinders.. but it rolls and I made progress so I'm happy.

[Todd68Chevy]

I posted some questions on my rear suspension here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528659 Post 11 is some pictures from a guy that made his own if you need some ideas on your shock relocator brackets.

[Todd68Chevy]

I forgot to say but it is looking good.

[Rusbuilt]

lol thanks Todd.. I have a few ideas, I saw that post btw. I am hoping I will have it road worthy by this weekend!!

[NewType72]

do you have the link for this whole setup? I'd love to do individual company stuff (Wilwood, Hotchkis, etc.) but if it's decent to do and they do the whole setup that would make it painless

[Rusbuilt]

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...6772GSK-5D.htm

I called cpp and talked to Jeff, he gave me a discount because I was a forum member.

[Rusbuilt]

I did have to buy a deluxe rear end kit also because I was converting mine to 5 lug and I was using a leaf spring rear end so I needed custom perches to weld on to accept trailing arms. One thing the kit did not come with that I wish it did was a shock relocation kit.

[Str8-6-68]

Woohoo, that looks great! I cant wait till i get suspension. Im curious how the back sits once the box is on for wheel clearance.

[JRANGER]

nice work bro...Better get it on the road so we see you this weekend

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by Str8-6-68

Woohoo, that looks great! I cant wait till i get suspension. Im curious how the back sits once the box is on for wheel clearance.

I think the wheels will clear fine, but I am def gonna have to do a c-notch.

Originally Posted by JRANGER

nice work bro...Better get it on the road so we see you this weekend

idk if the truck is gonna make it, but I am regardless if the truck isn't ready!!

[lolife99]

I assume those are just mock up pictures?
I don't see any welds on those axle saddles.
Make sure you check the pinion angle prior to welding.

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I assume those are just mock up pictures?
I don't see any welds on those axle saddles.
Make sure you check the pinion angle prior to welding.

Oh yes, just mock up. I have to check my pinion angle and tack weld my perches to the axle, then pull it back apart and weld it up!

[Str8-6-68]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I think the wheels will clear fine, but I am def gonna have to do a c-notch.

Right on, that's always good news. Good luck on the notch, I cant wait to see this beauty in one piece sittin low. Good job man, keep updates posted.

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by Str8-6-68

Right on, that's always good news. Good luck on the notch, I cant wait to see this beauty in one piece sittin low. Good job man, keep updates posted.

Will do.. Unfortunately I have come down with a virus and I can't hardly move. Which sucks because I am going to miss the show this weekend.

[JRANGER]

faq

[cubber]

Not to rub it in but the show was great!!! Maybe next year or there is a cruise in every friday in the boro. I got my 69 going well enough to make the 160 mile round trip. It was by far not the nicest there, but it was mine and it made it there and back!! I can't wait to see your ride in person some day.

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by cubber

Not to rub it in but the show was great!!! Maybe next year or there is a cruise in every friday in the boro. I got my 69 going well enough to make the 160 mile round trip. It was by far not the nicest there, but it was mine and it made it there and back!! I can't wait to see your ride in person some day.

Thanks man we will have to work that out someday.. There is nothing worse than being sick like this, I HATE feeling useless and right now I know I'm pretty worthless. I'm glad there was a good turnout just sad I missed it. I actually bought my truck from a guy in White House believe it or not, I was really hopping that my trucks first show would be where I pulled her out of the bushes.. AHhhh o-well..

[Rusbuilt]

well I managed to get myself up out of bed today and move around some. Hopefully tomorrow I will feel well enough to work on the truck.

[JRANGER]

thats rough bro..Hope you feel better soon...Never fun