68 C-10 "Project Overdrawn" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TXRookie · 04-09-2008, 08:03 PM

Well here is a picture of my 68 C-10 that was my daily driver for about eight months. Last winter the motor started running like crap and the tranny started having issues. This truck is in need of some tlc. Since these pictures have been taken, the motor and trans have been yanked out. The truck is at my buddies shop where the rocker panels are being repaired. He is also going to fill in some holes and paint it for me. Not sure what color to paint it yet. I'm thinking maybe a Dupont Cortez Silver. The truck will be sitting on some type of black wheels( 18's or 20's). I was orginally going to a air ride set up, but now I think I'll just go with a 4/6 drop. The tired 350 will be replaced with new crate motor backed by a turbo 400 trans. I was hoping to have the truck finished by now but I just recently had a little girl. So the budget is tight. I've been slowly selling off stuff I dont need to fund this truck. I'll keep you updated on my slow progress.

Blue'72 · 04-09-2008, 09:07 PM

looks good! looking forward to seeing progress!!

72BlckButy · 04-09-2008, 09:39 PM

Sweet project truck!

What are your plans?

TXRookie · 04-09-2008, 09:53 PM

I'm looking at a Gm Fast Burn 385 crate motor with a Turbo 400 trans. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I will be able to pull the cab and the bed off the frame. Have the bed blasted. And start tearing into the frame. I want completely strip the frame and have it blasted, and maybe powdercoat it. Then start installing the disc conversion, with spindle's. That will be a good start.

04-09-2008, 08:03 PM	#1
TXRookie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 12	68 C-10 "Project Overdrawn" Well here is a picture of my 68 C-10 that was my daily driver for about eight months. Last winter the motor started running like crap and the tranny started having issues. This truck is in need of some tlc. Since these pictures have been taken, the motor and trans have been yanked out. The truck is at my buddies shop where the rocker panels are being repaired. He is also going to fill in some holes and paint it for me. Not sure what color to paint it yet. I'm thinking maybe a Dupont Cortez Silver. The truck will be sitting on some type of black wheels( 18's or 20's). I was orginally going to a air ride set up, but now I think I'll just go with a 4/6 drop. The tired 350 will be replaced with new crate motor backed by a turbo 400 trans. I was hoping to have the truck finished by now but I just recently had a little girl. So the budget is tight. I've been slowly selling off stuff I dont need to fund this truck. I'll keep you updated on my slow progress.

04-09-2008, 09:07 PM	#2
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: 68 C-10 "Project Overdrawn" looks good! looking forward to seeing progress!! __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

04-09-2008, 09:39 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 68 C-10 "Project Overdrawn" Sweet project truck! What are your plans? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-09-2008, 09:53 PM	#4
TXRookie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 12	Re: 68 C-10 "Project Overdrawn" I'm looking at a Gm Fast Burn 385 crate motor with a Turbo 400 trans. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I will be able to pull the cab and the bed off the frame. Have the bed blasted. And start tearing into the frame. I want completely strip the frame and have it blasted, and maybe powdercoat it. Then start installing the disc conversion, with spindle's. That will be a good start.



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