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6D8_C10 · 12-14-2009, 06:32 PM

Hello everyone.

I was a member a couple of years ago with a '69 Burb that was lowered and I sold it. Well I am back and I just bought a '68 c10 from a guy in STL, MO.

It really was in decent shape from what I have seen when I was out searching. At least it runs. Right now I am considering putting in a Vortec engine with accessories and complete wire harness, fuse box etc.

I just PM'd Custom 68 (Dave) who has a vortec in his yellow '68. He installed himself and explained a little about what was done. He got a painless wire harness and fabricated his own motor mounts, and shortened his drive shaft.

I plan on finding a 4L60e tranny or use the 200-4r tranny I already have.
Is there anything else you guys think that I will need?
How about the fuel pump? Is that on the block or in the tank?

Thanks Guys.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-15-2009, 04:42 AM

Hey welcome to the best boards around from MT. Glad to have you around. Nice looking truck looks like its in pretty decent shape to start out with at least.

Sammy · 12-15-2009, 09:09 AM

Welcome back. Vortec fuel pumps normally located inside the tank. No stock provisions on the block without mods to the internals. Most just add an electric fuel pump.

time4fun · 12-15-2009, 03:52 PM

Welcome from SW MO.

6D8_C10 · 12-15-2009, 05:22 PM

Thanks guys.

I have gotten quite a few compliments on it just like it is. I can't wait to start my tranformation on it!

I just looked at a 5.3L Vortec from a 99 Silverado. I heard it run, so its good to go. I am getting the engine, accessories, wire harnes, and fuse boxes all for $600 bucks. I could pick up the tranny for another $200 but it is 4x4. My understanding that the 4x4 4L60e has a different tail shaft and will not work?

I also plan to get the whole dropped spindle disc brake conversion kit from CPP. But, I don't know if I want to do the lowered springs or the bags. Or do the springs now and bags later.

It seems like there is a few other trucks from MO.
I don't know about you guys, I had a car club in STL. We would do a couple of car cruises during nice weather. We would sometime hit the back roads to one of the local winers (mostley for the wives/GFs) and then head back to town. Good way to get together.
We also got together with the guys (z club) down in Springfield Mo.
So, is that something you guys do?

time4fun · 12-15-2009, 06:39 PM

I've never done the club stuff and actually am getting ready to sell out of the 68 and 69 I have, but I'd be up for a run sometime.

firedog · 12-18-2009, 11:33 AM

as far as club stuff the folks locally from the board are just like hanging out with a club. Sammy and I hang out alot at different shows and cruizes and every once and a while DubDubU. There are several others from around the area we go and hang out with from around the area such as springfield and jeff city, and have traveled to meet other members from other states at board meets. check out the midwest or missouri sections to see whats going on around the area.

Jerry Jones · 12-19-2009, 02:36 PM

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

72BlckButy · 12-19-2009, 11:03 PM

Glad to have you above 6d8 c10!

I travel through St Peter's quite a bit for work, (actually be through there on Monday). As firedog mentioned we have several get togethers around the state and you will not find a better group of people than the ones on this site.

I have yet to be disappointed...

Best of luck with the project, and if I can recommend anything, I would recommend ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) for the static drop kit and disc brake upgrade. Check out my build thread in my signature (Project Blank Slate) to see the install of their 4.5/6" drop kit with 6-lug disc brake upgrade.

12-14-2009, 06:32 PM	#1
6D8_C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Saint Peters, MO Posts: 171	Newbie from MO Hello everyone. I was a member a couple of years ago with a '69 Burb that was lowered and I sold it. Well I am back and I just bought a '68 c10 from a guy in STL, MO. It really was in decent shape from what I have seen when I was out searching. At least it runs. Right now I am considering putting in a Vortec engine with accessories and complete wire harness, fuse box etc. I just PM'd Custom 68 (Dave) who has a vortec in his yellow '68. He installed himself and explained a little about what was done. He got a painless wire harness and fabricated his own motor mounts, and shortened his drive shaft. I plan on finding a 4L60e tranny or use the 200-4r tranny I already have. Is there anything else you guys think that I will need? How about the fuel pump? Is that on the block or in the tank? Thanks Guys.

12-15-2009, 04:42 AM	#2
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Newbie from MO Hey welcome to the best boards around from MT. Glad to have you around. Nice looking truck looks like its in pretty decent shape to start out with at least. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

12-15-2009, 09:09 AM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Newbie from MO Welcome back. Vortec fuel pumps normally located inside the tank. No stock provisions on the block without mods to the internals. Most just add an electric fuel pump. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

12-15-2009, 03:52 PM	#4
time4fun Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Aurora, Mo Posts: 1	Re: Newbie from MO Welcome from SW MO.

12-15-2009, 05:22 PM	#5
6D8_C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Saint Peters, MO Posts: 171	Re: Newbie from MO Thanks guys. I have gotten quite a few compliments on it just like it is. I can't wait to start my tranformation on it! I just looked at a 5.3L Vortec from a 99 Silverado. I heard it run, so its good to go. I am getting the engine, accessories, wire harnes, and fuse boxes all for $600 bucks. I could pick up the tranny for another $200 but it is 4x4. My understanding that the 4x4 4L60e has a different tail shaft and will not work? I also plan to get the whole dropped spindle disc brake conversion kit from CPP. But, I don't know if I want to do the lowered springs or the bags. Or do the springs now and bags later. It seems like there is a few other trucks from MO. I don't know about you guys, I had a car club in STL. We would do a couple of car cruises during nice weather. We would sometime hit the back roads to one of the local winers (mostley for the wives/GFs) and then head back to town. Good way to get together. We also got together with the guys (z club) down in Springfield Mo. So, is that something you guys do? __________________ 68 c10 350/th350 winter daily driver 90 Nissan 180sx, sr20det gt2871r turbo, track car,summer daily driver "Just so we are reminded of those who are held back, Up front there ought to be a Man in Black". Johnny Cash.

12-15-2009, 06:39 PM	#6
time4fun Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Aurora, Mo Posts: 1	Re: Newbie from MO I've never done the club stuff and actually am getting ready to sell out of the 68 and 69 I have, but I'd be up for a run sometime.

12-18-2009, 11:33 AM	#7
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: Newbie from MO as far as club stuff the folks locally from the board are just like hanging out with a club. Sammy and I hang out alot at different shows and cruizes and every once and a while DubDubU. There are several others from around the area we go and hang out with from around the area such as springfield and jeff city, and have traveled to meet other members from other states at board meets. check out the midwest or missouri sections to see whats going on around the area. __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

12-19-2009, 02:36 PM	#8
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Newbie from MO Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

12-19-2009, 11:03 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Newbie from MO Glad to have you above 6d8 c10! I travel through St Peter's quite a bit for work, (actually be through there on Monday). As firedog mentioned we have several get togethers around the state and you will not find a better group of people than the ones on this site. I have yet to be disappointed... Best of luck with the project, and if I can recommend anything, I would recommend ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) for the static drop kit and disc brake upgrade. Check out my build thread in my signature (Project Blank Slate) to see the install of their 4.5/6" drop kit with 6-lug disc brake upgrade. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-19-2009 at 11:04 PM.

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