finally starting my first build thread! not sure if it will qualify as a "build" for a while, but i have big plans for this one. it's in really good mechanical condition (reliable driver), but really needs a complete restoration.
The story of how I found this truck:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=683389
factory options:
- 1968 shortbed fleetside
- custom cab
- 530 black/white two tone
- 396 big block
- turbo hydra-matic
- air conditioning
- full wheel covers
- wood floor
- power steering
- tinted windows
- front and rear chrome bumpers
- front sway bar
SPID:
i've got a few things planned for the near term, and lots of ideas for long term. might just play it by ear and see what happens, but one thing for sure, BIG BLOCK. also, whatever i do i'm not going to make any mods that can't be undone. as time goes by i seem to have more appreciation for the factory aspects of these trucks, so who knows when i'm old and cranky i may decide to do a factory resto.
work completed so far (updated7/25/20):
- powdercoated 15x10 (custom bs) and 15x8 steelies & oem dog dish caps
- 295/50r15 and 245/60r15 m/t sportsmans
- 4/5 static drop
- front suspension rebuild and disk brakes
- buddy buckets!
- replaced interior parts with original fawn color parts (dyed to match)
- rebuilt tilt column
- restored dash and glove box door
- all new door & window hardware
- swapped the steel bed floor for a new black wood floor, powdercoated strips & polished hardware
- cleaned up the engine bay, custom firewall a/c delete plates
- wilwood master cylinder
- elec wp, elec fans, 1-wire alt, relocated battery under bed
- 396 hi-perf, dome pistons, 049 heads, XE274H cam, roller rockers, edelbrock performer, demon 625, BB8 headers
- 700r4 trans
- 3.42 gears
on our way home...
first drive, first gas stop, and first compliment from a stranger...
