Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Joesjunk** · 01-22-2006, 10:02 PM

Here are some pics of Mikes 68 Short bed truck. One of my friends did the restoration on it. This thing in incredible!!! It has a 5.3 vortec and a 4L60e tranny and 3:73 gears. It was a 99% rust free short bed to start with. Original 68 cab with the cargo light added. NOS GM (not repo's) short bed sides. Enjoy!!!

**N2TRUX** · 01-22-2006, 10:09 PM

WOW! Your friend did an awesome job. That is a killer truck...

**Joesjunk** · 01-22-2006, 10:11 PM

He painted my Black 68 Dually too. We have been friends for 30 years!! He does outstanding work.

teeitup · 01-22-2006, 10:10 PM

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to go work for the US goverment!!!!!

Just messing with you Mike. You did a GREAT job!!!!

Chevrolet4x4s · 01-22-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by teeitup

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to go work for the US goverment!!!!!

...........

Why so you can go confiscate it

just joking
Nice truck
Shane

shifty · 01-22-2006, 10:14 PM

Got any more pictures of inside the engine bay?

**Joesjunk** · 01-22-2006, 10:17 PM

That is the only pic I took of the motor before Mike took it home.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-22-2006, 10:16 PM

Nice job! Looks like factory under the hood.

Rob

**72ironmike** · 01-22-2006, 10:29 PM

I met Rick thru Joe. If I was as talented as Rick I would have built 100 of these trucks by now. He has been featured in HotRod or another major mag a couple of times with his 72 Nova powered by a TunePort and then a LS1. He manufactured the motor and transmission mounts himself and even stripped the original harness down to use. This motor looks like it came in the vehicle at birth. I only had to send the computer out for programming and buy some gizmo to work the speedo. The truck has won a few awards and is a testimony to Rick's abilities. If I won the lottery I'd hire him and build cars and trucks for a hobby. Thanks for the pic posting Joe. Everyone on the board knows I'm pictorally challenged!

subtle71 · 01-22-2006, 10:40 PM

As a scanned down the pics, I thought "wow, that's one clean looking truck". Then the shot of the engine bay, "nice job! That is sweet! I want one!"

Zumo · 01-22-2006, 10:38 PM

Outstanding!

**Palf70Step** · 01-22-2006, 10:55 PM

Beautiful Truck!

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-22-2006, 11:00 PM

**gregfull** · 01-22-2006, 11:12 PM

Super nice truck!!! I really like that all red interior. Keep the pictures coming.

**BOSS** · 01-22-2006, 11:09 PM

Great looking truck,and everything looks so clean in the engine bay.

see ten · 01-22-2006, 11:17 PM

Looks great! You knew this question was coming. What drop is it running and what size wheels and tires are those? Once you get that info to us you can move a couple of these pictures to the wheel tire fitment sticky for reference for all of us.

**72ironmike** · 01-22-2006, 11:23 PM

The drop is 2/5 with 255/50/17 front & 275/50/17 rear. Wheels are 17 x 8 with 4 1/2 backspace on the front I think. I took the tire/wheel size off a members blue and white 71/72 that was on the tire /wheel fitment post.

powell72 · 01-22-2006, 11:30 PM

I'm drooling, that's killer. If you people don't stop posting pics of really sweet 68 shortys I'm going to end up getting another one.

toms68cst · 01-22-2006, 11:46 PM

Very nice. I like the painted silver face on the grill. It's true to the 68 look. White would be correct of course but that silver is sweet.

That's one of the nicer detailed late-model engine bays I've seen

I'm pretty much a 68 purest but that one is well done.

**Joesjunk** · 01-22-2006, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by toms68cst

Very nice. I like the painted silver face on the grill. It's true to the 68 look. White would be correct of course but that silver is sweet.

That's one of the nicer detailed late-model engine bays I've seen

I'm pretty much a 68 purest but that one is well done.

We have seen factory grills painted silver or white. It took some time to decide what color to paint this one. Do you know how you got a silver or a white grill?? Was it if you had a chrome bumper or not? Maybe a CST thing?? The color of the truck?? My Black 68 Dually was originally white with a silver grill, CST, and chrome bumper?? I have been trying to figure this one out for several years??

toms68cst · 01-25-2006, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

We have seen factory grills painted silver or white. It took some time to decide what color to paint this one. Do you know how you got a silver or a white grill?? Was it if you had a chrome bumper or not? Maybe a CST thing?? The color of the truck?? My Black 68 Dually was originally white with a silver grill, CST, and chrome bumper?? I have been trying to figure this one out for several years??

Joe, you're right factory silver face 68's do exist but seem to be more uncommon.

I have really never fugured out a hard and fast rule for silver vs white faced 68's either. I the best I can tell, painted grill inserts on very base trucks may have gotten you a silver/gray face and chrome grill inserts with the extra hood/fender lip crome trim may have gotten you white face.

I've seen VERY basic 68's with no options with chrome grill trim/white face grills and VERY basic 68's with painted grill trim/silver face grills.

I wonder if they may have changed the way they do the 68 grills on the base trucks during the 68 model run. Also, I think someone here a while ago(Longhornmail?) found evidence of a dealer-install grill trim kit upgrade for the 68's so that may explain how some basic 68's ended up with the full chrome treatment on the grill.

Bowtiefreak · 01-30-2006, 12:45 PM

This is one sweet truck. How in the heck did I miss this one. WOW

thejoker · 01-23-2006, 12:01 AM

Soooooooooooooo Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

Jkr

muddpile · 01-23-2006, 12:27 AM

Wow is that sweet!!! I really like the stock/mild customs that have caught on lately.

ScienceGuy · 01-23-2006, 01:36 AM

Very niceee. I like it alot..

01-22-2006, 10:02 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,715	Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed Here are some pics of Mikes 68 Short bed truck. One of my friends did the restoration on it. This thing in incredible!!! It has a 5.3 vortec and a 4L60e tranny and 3:73 gears. It was a 99% rust free short bed to start with. Original 68 cab with the cargo light added. NOS GM (not repo's) short bed sides. Enjoy!!! Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-22-2006, 10:09 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed WOW! Your friend did an awesome job. That is a killer truck... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-22-2006, 10:11 PM	#3
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,715	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed He painted my Black 68 Dually too. We have been friends for 30 years!! He does outstanding work. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-22-2006, 10:10 PM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to go work for the US goverment!!!!! Just messing with you Mike. You did a GREAT job!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-22-2006, 10:14 PM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed Got any more pictures of inside the engine bay? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

01-22-2006, 10:17 PM	#7
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,715	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed That is the only pic I took of the motor before Mike took it home. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-22-2006, 10:16 PM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,862	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed Nice job! Looks like factory under the hood. Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-22-2006, 10:29 PM	#9
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,065	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed I met Rick thru Joe. If I was as talented as Rick I would have built 100 of these trucks by now. He has been featured in HotRod or another major mag a couple of times with his 72 Nova powered by a TunePort and then a LS1. He manufactured the motor and transmission mounts himself and even stripped the original harness down to use. This motor looks like it came in the vehicle at birth. I only had to send the computer out for programming and buy some gizmo to work the speedo. The truck has won a few awards and is a testimony to Rick's abilities. If I won the lottery I'd hire him and build cars and trucks for a hobby. Thanks for the pic posting Joe. Everyone on the board knows I'm pictorally challenged! Last edited by 72ironmike; 01-22-2006 at 10:31 PM.

01-22-2006, 10:40 PM	#10
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed As a scanned down the pics, I thought "wow, that's one clean looking truck". Then the shot of the engine bay, "nice job! That is sweet! I want one!" __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

01-22-2006, 10:38 PM	#11
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed Outstanding! __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

01-22-2006, 10:55 PM	#12
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed Beautiful Truck! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-22-2006, 11:00 PM	#13
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01-22-2006, 11:12 PM	#14
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 599	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed Super nice truck!!! I really like that all red interior. Keep the pictures coming. __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

01-22-2006, 11:09 PM	#15
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed Great looking truck,and everything looks so clean in the engine bay. __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

01-22-2006, 11:17 PM	#16
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed Looks great! You knew this question was coming. What drop is it running and what size wheels and tires are those? Once you get that info to us you can move a couple of these pictures to the wheel tire fitment sticky for reference for all of us.



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01-22-2006, 11:23 PM	#17
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,065	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed The drop is 2/5 with 255/50/17 front & 275/50/17 rear. Wheels are 17 x 8 with 4 1/2 backspace on the front I think. I took the tire/wheel size off a members blue and white 71/72 that was on the tire /wheel fitment post.

01-22-2006, 11:30 PM	#18
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed I'm drooling, that's killer. If you people don't stop posting pics of really sweet 68 shortys I'm going to end up getting another one. __________________ 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, 11:46 PM	#19
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed Very nice. I like the painted silver face on the grill. It's true to the 68 look. White would be correct of course but that silver is sweet. That's one of the nicer detailed late-model engine bays I've seen I'm pretty much a 68 purest but that one is well done. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

01-30-2006, 12:45 PM	#22
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed This is one sweet truck. How in the heck did I miss this one. WOW __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

01-23-2006, 12:01 AM	#23
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed Soooooooooooooo Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Jkr __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

01-23-2006, 12:27 AM	#24
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed Wow is that sweet!!! I really like the stock/mild customs that have caught on lately. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-23-2006, 01:36 AM	#25
ScienceGuy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: N. California Posts: 35	Re: Pics of 72Ironmikes 68 short bed Very niceee. I like it alot.. __________________ 72 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe 03 Camary (Family Ride) 96 Jetta (piece of sh**)

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