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tantrumpipeline · 07-05-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TxSqueeze

Well....truck is back in progress. Worked it out with the wife, almost done with the remodel on the house, a couple of raises and a promotion at work, and a very very lucky man!

Except when it comes to my projects!! My 60,000mi 6.0 that I traded my "true" 60,000mi 5.7 short block for, looked more like 360,000 when we took it apart to clean it up. Ordered all new gaskets, rings, and bearings for it. Should start putting it together the end of this week. I haven't touched the truck in 3 months, and I AM READY!!! Ordering some parts for it after I wake up from my nap today...it's 2:20am here. Plan is to have it running before the end of August. Don't forsee it to be a problem pending things go smooth with stuff that is out of my hands (engine builder, parts arrivals, driveshaft shop, etc.)

glad to see it\s all working out, woulda been a shame to stop this one

CheyenneShop · 07-11-2011, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txsqueeze

well....truck is back in progress. Worked it out with the wife, almost done with the remodel on the house, a couple of raises and a promotion at work, and a very very lucky man!

Except when it comes to my projects!! My 60,000mi 6.0 that i traded my "true" 60,000mi 5.7 short block for, looked more like 360,000 when we took it apart to clean it up. Ordered all new gaskets, rings, and bearings for it. Should start putting it together the end of this week. I haven't touched the truck in 3 months, and i am ready!!! Ordering some parts for it after i wake up from my nap today...it's 2:20am here. Plan is to have it running before the end of august. Don't forsee it to be a problem pending things go smooth with stuff that is out of my hands (engine builder, parts arrivals, driveshaft shop, etc.)

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

eagleuh1 · 07-12-2011, 10:06 AM

You've got a sweet looking truck. Hope you get the engine problems figured out, straightened out.

19seventeeCustom · 07-12-2011, 10:32 AM

Sweet looking truck, and killer build.

Truck should make great power with the 6L

RagingAsian · 07-12-2011, 05:17 PM

I like this, I own a 68 chevy C20 in the same paint scheme. I love it!

TxSqueeze · 07-12-2011, 05:21 PM

Thanks for the comments guys! Getting really excited!!

TxSqueeze · 08-19-2011, 10:03 PM

Well, remember how I said the truck should be running by the end of August, pending nothing goes wrong.....yeh.

My buddy called me from the machine shop; pistons are worn out. SO....new forged rods and pistons are on order. Very irritating! By now the motor should have been done and bolted between the frame rails! Oh well, was planning on a turbo setup the end of this year, or first part of next year, so all is well I guess! Still no pics, as I can't really do anything until I get the motor back.

CheyenneShop · 08-19-2011, 10:26 PM

Keep us posted

Chvy2NV · 02-01-2013, 01:46 AM

Subd. Sweet truck
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LS1Impala · 03-24-2015, 10:26 PM

Being that this truck has some history with this thread...figured Id update it a little. The truck is now on the road with a 5.3/4L60E. It has changed owners a couple times but its cool to look back at this thread and see where it started coming together. You can check out my build thread of the truck here under the lsx swaps page.
Currently the truck looks like this...

lownfast · 08-16-2016, 10:16 PM

Fast forward to 8/15/16.. LS1Impala was nice enough to trade us this truck. My Wife is the proud new owner.

07-12-2011, 10:06 AM	#78
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Update on my 68... You've got a sweet looking truck. Hope you get the engine problems figured out, straightened out.

07-12-2011, 10:32 AM	#79
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: Update on my 68... Sweet looking truck, and killer build. Truck should make great power with the 6L

07-12-2011, 05:17 PM	#80
RagingAsian Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 144	Re: Update on my 68... I like this, I own a 68 chevy C20 in the same paint scheme. I love it! __________________ Susie-Honda Accord Coupe\|Elisa-1968 Chevy C20 Holdin' it down in the 520

07-12-2011, 05:21 PM	#81
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Update on my 68... Thanks for the comments guys! Getting really excited!! __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

08-19-2011, 10:03 PM	#82
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Update on my 68... Well, remember how I said the truck should be running by the end of August, pending nothing goes wrong.....yeh. My buddy called me from the machine shop; pistons are worn out. SO....new forged rods and pistons are on order. Very irritating! By now the motor should have been done and bolted between the frame rails! Oh well, was planning on a turbo setup the end of this year, or first part of next year, so all is well I guess! Still no pics, as I can't really do anything until I get the motor back. __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

08-19-2011, 10:26 PM	#83
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Update on my 68... Keep us posted __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

02-01-2013, 01:46 AM	#84
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Update on my 68... Subd. Sweet truck Posted via Mobile Device

03-24-2015, 10:26 PM	#85
LS1Impala Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 28	Re: Update on my 68... Being that this truck has some history with this thread...figured Id update it a little. The truck is now on the road with a 5.3/4L60E. It has changed owners a couple times but its cool to look back at this thread and see where it started coming together. You can check out my build thread of the truck here under the lsx swaps page. Currently the truck looks like this... __________________ 1968 C10 5.3/4L60E LS6 cam and a 3600 stall 1968 Camaro 6.0/4L65E T76 turbo 9" 1960 Impala LS1/4L60E all stock cruiser

08-16-2016, 10:16 PM	#86
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: Update on my 68... Fast forward to 8/15/16.. LS1Impala was nice enough to trade us this truck. My Wife is the proud new owner. __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

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