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FOSTER21 · 04-20-2014, 10:17 PM

Bought a 1 owner 68 swb chevy. Minus motor and trans has all chrome and 2 new fenders. Very very little rust, most will go away with the new fenders. I have a 400hp 383 with a th400 ready to go in. I have a 82 GMC to do the disc brake conversion but I need to do a lil more research first. I'll have some pics later this week

BMERDOC · 04-20-2014, 10:19 PM

Congrats! I know how happy I was when I got mine!

flashed · 04-20-2014, 11:12 PM

Congrats ,looking forward to pics .

FOSTER21 · 04-21-2014, 01:18 PM

Thanks guys.

**specialtyretail** · 04-21-2014, 03:19 PM

Good score....

dmartin1 · 04-21-2014, 03:43 PM

nice, pics!

this should give you a good idea on the disc brakes etc its an awesome sticky by a fellow board member

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

FOSTER21 · 04-21-2014, 03:54 PM

Here is a pic not much more than a teaser
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1398110004

FOSTER21 · 04-21-2014, 04:04 PM

What about rear drums to go 5 lug what swaps?

FstCarsNGuitars · 04-22-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FOSTER21

What about rear drums to go 5 lug what swaps?

You can swap the axles from a 70-72 truck. I think the 73-87's have different lengths on the axles. There are several companies offering swap kits, or you can search local, I was lucky enough to find someone selling the axles from a 72 and they fit perfect. I believe speedway motors sells replacement axles as well. Just count your splines on the axle and check the length.

Here is a swap kit that has a fair price IMHO: http://www.performanceonline.com/197...XLE-KIT-5-LUG/

ohh and nice truck btw, I'm building a 68 as well!

FOSTER21 · 04-22-2014, 04:40 PM

OK Thanks. Does anyone have suggestions for weather stripping?

Kennuck · 04-22-2014, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FstCarsNGuitars

You can swap the axles from a 70-72 truck. I think the 73-87's have different lengths on the axles. There are several companies offering swap kits, or you can search local, I was lucky enough to find someone selling the axles from a 72 and they fit perfect. I believe speedway motors sells replacement axles as well. Just count your splines on the axle and check the length.

Here is a swap kit that has a fair price IMHO: http://www.performanceonline.com/197...XLE-KIT-5-LUG/

ohh and nice truck btw, I'm building a 68 as well!

1971-72 axle shafts will not work in a 68. 68 has narrower axle. The 71-72 axles will go in and appear to work but they will be riding on the wrong spot on the bearing surface and the shoes will only ride on about half the drum. Fastcars you may want to check yours a little more closely. Unless yours has already been updated to a 1970 axle. 1970 is the only axle that you can swap the 5 bolt 71-72 axle shafts into.

Kennuck · 04-22-2014, 07:05 PM

Looks like a good truck, more pics please

primetime · 04-22-2014, 08:01 PM

congrats on the new ride. take your time building it up the way you like. just keep the pics rolling in

FOSTER21 · 04-22-2014, 08:09 PM

It will be at my house this weekend then the pics will be up

hugger6933 · 04-22-2014, 08:15 PM

Nice looking truck, you know there is a member on here that has a TON of stuff that is on the yonder side of Paragould. He gave me a tour of his place and it would blow a normals mind. If you are indeed missing that trim on the bed I bet he has it. American Pickup. I have no tie in with him except we are both member and nice guys. In danger of any rule I don't know about I won't post a phone number but will give it if you PM me. Jim

**70cst** · 04-23-2014, 12:42 AM

Congrats FOSTER21 ...

Keep us updated with pics.

9teen69 · 04-23-2014, 01:10 AM

My dad's 68 got me hooked on these trucks in high school.

Congrats and thanks for saving another truck....Enjoy!

beautimus · 04-23-2014, 01:23 AM

I want your rims !!! I love those!!!

FOSTER21 · 04-23-2014, 09:36 AM

They will be for sale after the 5 lug swap

sboris · 04-23-2014, 09:43 AM

Good looking box side

. Looks like you've got a keeper. Excited to see the rest.

**MidLifer** · 04-23-2014, 12:50 PM

I always wanted to post one of those...

FOSTER21 · 04-23-2014, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidLifer

I always wanted to post one of those...

LOL This weekend I'll have more.

slowcpe · 04-23-2014, 01:36 PM

congrats. In for more pics

71tahoe · 04-24-2014, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOSTER21

Here is a pic not much more than a teaser
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1398110004

I'm jealous. I'm not seeing many around here and you seem to have found a gem. Enjoy the build!

FOSTER21 · 04-24-2014, 09:12 PM

Y'all don't know how bad I want to get started on this truck!

04-20-2014, 10:17 PM	#1
FOSTER21 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Posts: 155	I finally got one!!!!! Bought a 1 owner 68 swb chevy. Minus motor and trans has all chrome and 2 new fenders. Very very little rust, most will go away with the new fenders. I have a 400hp 383 with a th400 ready to go in. I have a 82 GMC to do the disc brake conversion but I need to do a lil more research first. I'll have some pics later this week

04-20-2014, 10:19 PM	#2
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: I finally got one!!!!! Congrats! I know how happy I was when I got mine! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

04-20-2014, 11:12 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: I finally got one!!!!! Congrats ,looking forward to pics .

04-21-2014, 01:18 PM	#4
FOSTER21 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Posts: 155	Re: I finally got one!!!!! Thanks guys.

04-21-2014, 03:19 PM	#5
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: I finally got one!!!!! Good score.... __________________ 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.

04-21-2014, 03:43 PM	#6
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: I finally got one!!!!! nice, pics! this should give you a good idea on the disc brakes etc its an awesome sticky by a fellow board member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

04-21-2014, 03:54 PM	#7
FOSTER21 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Posts: 155	Re: I finally got one!!!!! Here is a pic not much more than a teaser http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1398110004 Attached Images

04-21-2014, 04:04 PM	#8
FOSTER21 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Posts: 155	Re: I finally got one!!!!! What about rear drums to go 5 lug what swaps?

04-22-2014, 04:40 PM	#10
FOSTER21 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Posts: 155	Re: I finally got one!!!!! OK Thanks. Does anyone have suggestions for weather stripping?

04-22-2014, 07:05 PM	#12
Kennuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dresden, Ontario Posts: 647	Re: I finally got one!!!!! Looks like a good truck, more pics please __________________ 1970 Short Wide 5.3 4L60E BlackBear tune 3:73 gears, Boyd's Tank 2.5 / 4 drop 5 lug disc brakes Vintage Air 18x8 Ridlers 255/55 frt. 18x9.5 275/60 rear

04-22-2014, 08:01 PM	#13
primetime Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 410	Re: I finally got one!!!!! congrats on the new ride. take your time building it up the way you like. just keep the pics rolling in __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 swb fleetside 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab (SS) 1977 Goldwing cafe racer 1977 Chevy nova (first car/ first love)

04-22-2014, 08:09 PM	#14
FOSTER21 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Posts: 155	Re: I finally got one!!!!! It will be at my house this weekend then the pics will be up

04-22-2014, 08:15 PM	#15
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: I finally got one!!!!! Nice looking truck, you know there is a member on here that has a TON of stuff that is on the yonder side of Paragould. He gave me a tour of his place and it would blow a normals mind. If you are indeed missing that trim on the bed I bet he has it. American Pickup. I have no tie in with him except we are both member and nice guys. In danger of any rule I don't know about I won't post a phone number but will give it if you PM me. Jim

04-23-2014, 12:42 AM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: I finally got one!!!!! Congrats FOSTER21 ... Keep us updated with pics. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-23-2014, 01:10 AM	#17
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: I finally got one!!!!! My dad's 68 got me hooked on these trucks in high school. Congrats and thanks for saving another truck....Enjoy! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)



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04-23-2014, 01:23 AM	#18
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	Re: I finally got one!!!!! I want your rims !!! I love those!!! __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

04-23-2014, 09:36 AM	#19
FOSTER21 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Posts: 155	Re: I finally got one!!!!! They will be for sale after the 5 lug swap

04-23-2014, 09:43 AM	#20
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,016	Re: I finally got one!!!!! Good looking box side. Looks like you've got a keeper. Excited to see the rest. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

04-23-2014, 12:50 PM	#21
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,262	Re: I finally got one!!!!! I always wanted to post one of those...

04-23-2014, 01:36 PM	#23
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: I finally got one!!!!! congrats. In for more pics __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

04-24-2014, 09:12 PM	#25
FOSTER21 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Posts: 155	Re: I finally got one!!!!! Y'all don't know how bad I want to get started on this truck!

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