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Old 12-08-2016, 04:02 PM   #1
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'68 c10 build

This build started on 09/26/2016 as a father and son project with the idea of selling it when complete. I decided to start a thread today so I'll be adding a bunch of pics in a row.

I don't have a lot of information about the truck to begin with but we started with a 1968 cab. The frame VIN matched the cab and is a short bed. It is a leaf spring truck which isn't anything I have dealt with before on these.

My dad owns his own hot rod shop (Wild West Street Rods) and they work on it it periodically throughout the day when waiting on stuff for other projects. Due to my work, I am only able to devote about three hours a day, four days a week to it.
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Old 12-08-2016, 04:04 PM   #2
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Here is the frame we started with. It was in really nice condition. We added a Brother's bolt in c-notch (welded) prior to sending it out for powder coating.
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Old 12-08-2016, 04:06 PM   #3
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This truck had rust in both rockers and cab corners.
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Old 12-08-2016, 04:09 PM   #4
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Rust repair continued on the other side.
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Old 12-08-2016, 04:12 PM   #5
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Rust repair continued on doors. Additionally, speaker holes were filled, and rust preventer put on the cab floors. The cab floors were actually pretty solid. We also added a high-hump transmission tunnel.
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Old 12-08-2016, 04:14 PM   #6
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Started smoothing the firewall and the beginning of bodywork.
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Old 12-08-2016, 05:08 PM   #7
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Sick build, gonna be bad ass!
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Old 12-08-2016, 08:15 PM   #8
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Old 12-08-2016, 08:23 PM   #9
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Here are a couple of other pics I wanted to upload. It shows the test fitting of the door and filling of the gas tank filler.

Also, the Boss 338's we originally wanted to go with. I'm a little disappointed we couldn't use them because I'm partial to them on these trucks; however, there sure are a lot of these truck out there with them on it.
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Old 12-08-2016, 08:28 PM   #10
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Sweet build man. I will b watching this so keep the pics coming.
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Old 12-08-2016, 08:33 PM   #11
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Sweet build man. I will b watching this so keep the pics coming.
Thanks! I will be posting pics at least weakly. The goal is to have it painted by March or April.
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Old 12-09-2016, 09:23 AM   #12
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Great job, thanks for the pics-i am just starting my 70 build
Did you use the stock frame brackets? mine has a 6 banger, have
a 5.3 LS going in-the 6 banger used a single bolt motor mount,
I have some DD engine adapters from another project, thought I
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Old 12-09-2016, 04:19 PM   #13
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Love the US Mags. Glad you went with those!
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Old 12-12-2016, 04:03 PM   #14
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A few pics of the two piece drive line. We used the factory G8 front drive line into a carrier bearing.
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Old 12-12-2016, 05:07 PM   #15
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Very nice. I'm kind of surprised at the amount of rust, though, given that you're in NM.
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Old 12-12-2016, 06:37 PM   #16
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Very nice. I'm kind of surprised at the amount of rust, though, given that you're in NM.
The drip rail, dash, and floors were all really good on this one. I think these trucks get rust in the cab corners, rockers, and corner of the doors even if they were kept inside all their life.
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Old 12-15-2016, 03:38 PM   #17
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Body work continues.......I had forgotten how miserable of a job this is. I have a lot of respect for anyone that can do this for a living.
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Old 12-20-2016, 05:17 PM   #18
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Awesome build! Tons of information in the photos too!
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Old 01-02-2017, 04:09 PM   #19
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Well, I've been out of town for the last couple of weeks so not much progress.

However, early in December I ordered an accessory drive kit from Holley to move the alternator, power steering, and ac compressor to the top of the motor to help with clearance issues on the frame. After more than a month, the parts are still back-ordered. Instead of waiting indefinitely, we went ahead and clearanced the frame a little to make room for the belt and trimmed the front of the Dirty Dingo Slider to clear the alternator. This way we will be able to keep the alternator and p/s down low and out of the way. Looks much better if you ask me.
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Old 12-15-2016, 07:54 PM   #20
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Old 12-17-2016, 12:08 PM   #21
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Hey Camaroguy...coming right along...looking great! Making better progress than I am thats for sur. Hey I am just down 550 in Rio Rancho...reach out when ever you heading to ABQ or SF sometime to exchange stories on the builds.
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Old 12-17-2016, 12:29 PM   #22
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Hey Camaroguy...coming right along...looking great! Making better progress than I am thats for sur. Hey I am just down 550 in Rio Rancho...reach out when ever you heading to ABQ or SF sometime to exchange stories on the builds.

Will do, thank you sir. Keep up the good work.
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Old 12-18-2016, 11:46 PM   #23
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this is going to be one great build. keeps the pics coming. thanks, Larry
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Old 12-19-2016, 11:51 AM   #24
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Nice! As for the effort involved, you have the right tools. Just think of how it is for those of us who don't!
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Old 12-19-2016, 03:16 PM   #25
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Nice! As for the effort involved, you have the right tools. Just think of how it is for those of us who don't!
Valid point, I am also blessed with someone who knows what, when, and how.
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