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**gregfull** · 01-20-2006, 02:15 PM

n2billet,

Got those tires and wheels mounted yet, I need a fix......? More pics.

ssx · 01-20-2006, 04:13 PM

Damn, I really need to get a 67-68' Fleetside! Your truck looks awesome, even have me thinking about selling my 61' Impala Bubbletop 409, to find one!

**N2TRUX** · 01-20-2006, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gregfull

n2billet,Got those tires and wheels mounted yet, I need a fix......? More pics.

They won't be ready until next week. According to the email Keith sent- .... the wheels came in today.....I'm dropping them off this weekend to be mounted and should get this early next week (we have four sets that need mounting so it's going to take some time....

Personally I don't want to see them. I just know it's going to cost me some $$$$.

Scoti, if I make a move you get first dibs...

n2billet · 01-20-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

They won't be ready until next week. According to the email Keith sent- .... the wheels came in today.....I'm dropping them off this weekend to be mounted and should get this early next week (we have four sets that need mounting so it's going to take some time....

Personally I don't want to see them. I just know it's going to cost me some $$$$.

Scoti, if I make a move you get first dibs...

Kenny Boy get that check writing hand ready!

bagged74 · 01-20-2006, 11:21 PM

Drool....................I need some of those bad

n2billet · 01-21-2006, 08:43 PM

Made some Progress today.

I got the wheels and tires on, I'm going to modify the bed so I can get it to go just a little lower. I also installed the exhaust manifold so I can figure out what tubes I need to order so I can make my exhaust. I got what I think is what's left of the parts that need to be painted, prepped and ready to shoot. I also prined the intake so it will be ready to block and paint red with the other pieces. I also started modifying the oil filter cover so it would fit, I still need to do a few things before it's finished. I'm still plugging along......

**lolife99** · 01-21-2006, 09:50 PM

SWEET! Love the wheels.

SCOTI · 01-21-2006, 10:00 PM

Looks good. The wheels look like the fit is perfect. Spacers or no?

Alvin · 01-21-2006, 10:34 PM

If only every project truck were that easy

I'm all sore from working on mine today. Can't wait to see it out in the sunshine (both yours and mine)!

SCOTI · 01-21-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin

If only every project truck were that easy

I'm all sore from working on mine today. Can't wait to see it out in the sunshine (both yours and mine)!

Nothin' he touches is easy.... well, w/the exception of his buddy

.

n2billet · 01-21-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Looks good. The wheels look like the fit is perfect. Spacers or no?

Nope no spacers.....

n2billet · 01-21-2006, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nothin' he touches is easy.... well, w/the exception of his buddy

.

Your one to kiss and tell

SCOTI · 01-22-2006, 01:03 AM

Don't ask . . .... don't tell. I like you guys anyway

.

n2billet · 01-22-2006, 01:09 PM

Got up early this morning and got some booth time in. I think this is all the black stuff that needed painted. In between coats I sanded the intake, it's almost ready to paint so I should have all the red stuff painted next week....

hotrodhomi · 01-22-2006, 01:20 PM

wow nice orange elki... your paint looks good too.

classicchev · 01-22-2006, 02:14 PM

how about some pics of the Elcamino!!!!! That looks like a contender too.

Nice work on the truck, keep the pics coming.

powell72 · 01-22-2006, 05:47 PM

I love that truck. I've been glued to this thread since it started.

n2billet · 01-22-2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

wow nice orange elki... your paint looks good too.

I'll try to get some before it gets blown apart. We're putting big brakes, bigger wheels and tires, detailing the motor and doing a custom interior (the picture is the dash that's been re-done and now is in final prime).

project76 · 01-22-2006, 08:30 PM

looks great, what tire sizes did you go with?

n2billet · 01-22-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by project76

looks great, what tire sizes did you go with?

255x40-20 front

295x40-20 rear

72BlckButy · 01-23-2006, 02:49 PM

Great thread...looks great

l1n1b1 · 01-23-2006, 03:05 PM

Is that the stock cast iron exhaust manifold? If so, what method did you use to get it that shiney? Is it coated with anything to prevent rust? It really looks trick!

SCOTI · 01-23-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by l1n1b1

Is that the stock cast iron exhaust manifold? If so, what method did you use to get it that shiney? Is it coated with anything to prevent rust? It really looks trick!

It's coated heavily in 'elbow grease'

. . ......

N2billet grinds until he almost sees daylight & then stops. It's a dirty job but when you finish, it sure looks good.

ssx · 01-23-2006, 08:15 PM

I've been wanting to build a 67-68' SWB fleetside for sometime now, this thread has done me in! I've put my 61' Impala Bubbletop 409 up for sale, and the search is now on! n2billet, that truck is just sick man! SICK!

SCOTI · 01-23-2006, 09:20 PM

Hhmmmm..... bubble-top..... 68..... bubble-top..... 67..... bu.....

I don't know if the scales will tip that far. A 61 on air & some 20's would sure look sweet. Got any pics?

01-20-2006, 02:15 PM	#101
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style n2billet, Got those tires and wheels mounted yet, I need a fix......? More pics. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

01-20-2006, 04:13 PM	#102
ssx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kailua Kona, Hawaii Posts: 53	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Damn, I really need to get a 67-68' Fleetside! Your truck looks awesome, even have me thinking about selling my 61' Impala Bubbletop 409, to find one! __________________ 68' Camaro RS Protouring LT1/Minitub/4wdb/AC/17's 90' Crewcab Silverado 454/8"susp/38's

01-20-2006, 11:21 PM	#105
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Drool....................I need some of those bad

01-21-2006, 08:43 PM	#106
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Made some Progress today. I got the wheels and tires on, I'm going to modify the bed so I can get it to go just a little lower. I also installed the exhaust manifold so I can figure out what tubes I need to order so I can make my exhaust. I got what I think is what's left of the parts that need to be painted, prepped and ready to shoot. I also prined the intake so it will be ready to block and paint red with the other pieces. I also started modifying the oil filter cover so it would fit, I still need to do a few things before it's finished. I'm still plugging along...... Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

01-21-2006, 09:50 PM	#107
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,681	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style SWEET! Love the wheels. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-21-2006, 10:00 PM	#108
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Looks good. The wheels look like the fit is perfect. Spacers or no? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-21-2006, 10:34 PM	#109
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style If only every project truck were that easy I'm all sore from working on mine today. Can't wait to see it out in the sunshine (both yours and mine)! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-22-2006, 01:03 AM	#113
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Don't ask . . .... don't tell. I like you guys anyway . __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-22-2006, 01:09 PM	#114
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Got up early this morning and got some booth time in. I think this is all the black stuff that needed painted. In between coats I sanded the intake, it's almost ready to paint so I should have all the red stuff painted next week.... Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM.

01-22-2006, 01:20 PM	#115
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style wow nice orange elki... your paint looks good too. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-22-2006, 02:14 PM	#116
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style how about some pics of the Elcamino!!!!! That looks like a contender too. Nice work on the truck, keep the pics coming. __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

01-22-2006, 05:47 PM	#117
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I love that truck. I've been glued to this thread since it started. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-22-2006, 08:30 PM	#119
project76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cecil County Maryland Posts: 135	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style looks great, what tire sizes did you go with? __________________ Brandon project 67 swb bagged on 20" Coddingtons

01-23-2006, 02:49 PM	#121
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Great thread...looks great __________________ -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)

01-23-2006, 03:05 PM	#122
l1n1b1 67 Shortstep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 100	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Is that the stock cast iron exhaust manifold? If so, what method did you use to get it that shiney? Is it coated with anything to prevent rust? It really looks trick! __________________ 67 SWB Step 69 LWB CST 71 LWB 94 SWB Step 05 1500 Dodge P/U Adapt, Improvise, Overcome



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01-23-2006, 08:15 PM	#124
ssx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kailua Kona, Hawaii Posts: 53	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style I've been wanting to build a 67-68' SWB fleetside for sometime now, this thread has done me in! I've put my 61' Impala Bubbletop 409 up for sale, and the search is now on! n2billet, that truck is just sick man! SICK! __________________ 68' Camaro RS Protouring LT1/Minitub/4wdb/AC/17's 90' Crewcab Silverado 454/8"susp/38's

01-23-2006, 09:20 PM	#125
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Hhmmmm..... bubble-top..... 68..... bubble-top..... 67..... bu..... I don't know if the scales will tip that far. A 61 on air & some 20's would sure look sweet. Got any pics? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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