Drug this fat boy home last night. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**specialtyretail** · 09-28-2017, 09:56 AM

Decisions, decisions,,,, I have been wanting another one to make a badder, faster, louder truck than the shop truck is. Well, I MAY have found it. Big block, 68 short wide. Dana rear differential, typical rust (none above windshield or on firewall), already five lug wheels. The issue,, it is still on the trailer and have a couple of locals wanting to come take a look at it. Time,, and money,, will tell. Stay tuned...

**68bowtie** · 09-28-2017, 10:38 AM

What were the factory specs?

**clay68c10** · 09-28-2017, 10:44 AM

I vote to keep it and drive it a bit. See if you really like it.

You can always sell it later, a big block SWB will always be an easy one to move.

**kwmech** · 09-28-2017, 10:50 AM

Later model 454, looks to be converted

68Gold/white · 09-28-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

Later model 454, looks to be converted

Yeah, alt is on wrong side for a 68.

Dana? leaf springs?

Coley · 09-28-2017, 11:06 AM

...you live in Missouri, winters comin'....get that heater fixed!...lol

Nice truck, you shouldn't have any trouble selling it, which begs the question....how good are you at finding and replacing it with another one?
Short/big block/67's don't pop up too often...original or converted.

All good
Coley

**specialtyretail** · 09-28-2017, 11:46 AM

It is for sure not a factory big block truck. I hope I did not come off as saying it was, would never try to mislead anyone. It is been pieced together with many different trucks/engines and transmission. I always have the shop truck to drive, but i think this big block might have a little more ass than our other truck.

**specialtyretail** · 09-28-2017, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Yeah, alt is on wrong side for a 68.

Dana? leaf springs?

Coil springs still...

weq92f · 09-28-2017, 04:32 PM

Nice! Those mirrors have to go!

**specialtyretail** · 09-28-2017, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

Nice! Those mirrors have to go!

I know. At least it only has the one.....

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-28-2017, 05:23 PM

It sure looks like a nice start! If you can get a good return on it, I say flip it unless you want the extra project. It looks like you have a pretty sweet BBC SWB now though.

**specialtyretail** · 09-30-2017, 11:40 AM

Unloaded. I guess I will start tinkering with for a bit....

**Boog** · 09-30-2017, 05:24 PM

Fred if you didn't already have a fresh engine in your current shop truck I'd say swap out the engines but.. the small block is easier on the gas though.

**specialtyretail** · 09-30-2017, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Fred if you didn't already have a fresh engine in your current shop truck I'd say swap out the engines but.. the small block is easier on the gas though.

It is and the little mild small block in the shop truck is as dependable and low maintainence as they come. It does not make enough power to hurt itself. Kind of like me....

**specialtyretail** · 09-30-2017, 05:44 PM

I took the several layers of nasty ass carpet and padding out. The floor pan was about what I expected, seen better but seen a whole lot more worser....

skytop · 09-30-2017, 06:26 PM

Hope you meant dragged it home rather than drugged it home!

**Boog** · 10-01-2017, 07:04 AM

Oh yeah. She's a bit scaley. That floor/rocker pinch weld pic told the story.
You might sell that one on and just put some lower gears in your current shop truck. Gears do make a big difference. A move from 3.08 to 3.73 is very noticeable.

**specialtyretail** · 10-01-2017, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Oh yeah. She's a bit scaley. That floor/rocker pinch weld pic told the story.
You might sell that one on and just put some lower gears in your current shop truck. Gears do make a big difference. A move from 3.08 to 3.73 is very noticeable.

That it would, but we drive the shop truck down the highway quite a bit. Made the trip to Nashville Tennessee for the Good Guys event and the truck did great at cruising speeds.

**specialtyretail** · 10-01-2017, 02:20 PM

Did some cleaning and tuning, putting it on the market right now. Thanks for the input.

**specialtyretail** · 10-25-2017, 04:21 PM

Sold...... Going north.

**specialtyretail** · 10-27-2017, 07:10 PM

Gone....

09-28-2017, 09:56 AM	#1
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Drug this fat boy home last night. Decisions, decisions,,,, I have been wanting another one to make a badder, faster, louder truck than the shop truck is. Well, I MAY have found it. Big block, 68 short wide. Dana rear differential, typical rust (none above windshield or on firewall), already five lug wheels. The issue,, it is still on the trailer and have a couple of locals wanting to come take a look at it. Time,, and money,, will tell. Stay tuned... Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

09-28-2017, 10:38 AM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,323	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. What were the factory specs? __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

09-28-2017, 10:44 AM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,882	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. I vote to keep it and drive it a bit. See if you really like it. You can always sell it later, a big block SWB will always be an easy one to move. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

09-28-2017, 10:50 AM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,388	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. Later model 454, looks to be converted

09-28-2017, 11:06 AM	#6
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. ...you live in Missouri, winters comin'....get that heater fixed!...lol Nice truck, you shouldn't have any trouble selling it, which begs the question....how good are you at finding and replacing it with another one? Short/big block/67's don't pop up too often...original or converted. All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

09-28-2017, 11:46 AM	#7
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. It is for sure not a factory big block truck. I hope I did not come off as saying it was, would never try to mislead anyone. It is been pieced together with many different trucks/engines and transmission. I always have the shop truck to drive, but i think this big block might have a little more ass than our other truck. Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

09-28-2017, 04:32 PM	#9
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,869	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. Nice! Those mirrors have to go! __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

09-28-2017, 05:23 PM	#11
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09-30-2017, 11:40 AM	#12
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. Unloaded. I guess I will start tinkering with for a bit.... Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

09-30-2017, 05:24 PM	#13
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,949	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. Fred if you didn't already have a fresh engine in your current shop truck I'd say swap out the engines but.. the small block is easier on the gas though. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-30-2017, 05:44 PM	#15
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. I took the several layers of nasty ass carpet and padding out. The floor pan was about what I expected, seen better but seen a whole lot more worser.... Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

09-30-2017, 06:26 PM	#16
skytop Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FL Posts: 95	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. Hope you meant dragged it home rather than drugged it home! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, 1970 Corvette, 2017 Grand Sport

10-01-2017, 07:04 AM	#17
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,949	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. Oh yeah. She's a bit scaley. That floor/rocker pinch weld pic told the story. You might sell that one on and just put some lower gears in your current shop truck. Gears do make a big difference. A move from 3.08 to 3.73 is very noticeable. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-01-2017, 02:20 PM	#19
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. Did some cleaning and tuning, putting it on the market right now. Thanks for the input. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

10-25-2017, 04:21 PM	#20
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. Sold...... Going north. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.



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10-27-2017, 07:10 PM	#21
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: Drug this fat boy home last night. Gone.... Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

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