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72c20customcamper · 07-17-2019, 03:51 PM

All the holes worked out perfectly. Helps having a drill press too. Had a hard time finding a 1 9/16ths fostner bit. Girl at the local wood working shop broke up a set for me. Sanded and sealed the undersides of the bed wood this afternoon.

cornerstone · 07-18-2019, 12:14 AM

Looking fantastic!

Are you building this to keep? I wish I was able to dedicate half the time you do!!

**68bowtie** · 07-19-2019, 09:05 PM

Looking good

**3757chevy** · 07-21-2019, 12:27 AM

Looking great. What kind of oil ? If you don't mind me asking.

72c20customcamper · 07-21-2019, 10:16 AM

Penofin marine oil good for million dollar yachts good enough for my truck bed. Started the assembly yesterday.

68panelman · 08-27-2019, 05:41 PM

Nice work, gittin her done before the winter come!!!

72c20customcamper · 10-14-2019, 04:00 PM

Should update the build. New cab counters and passenger rocker. Should have just made my own corners had to cut them all up to fit the truck. Drip rails so far are perfect

72c20customcamper · 10-14-2019, 04:06 PM

All painted today . I'm piecemealing it. Can't do the whole truck at once. Finish up the door jambs and cowl area next if the weather cooperates. Roof is going to be white not original to the truck but I want it that way

72c20customcamper · 05-01-2020, 01:51 PM

Bed is on did it last fall been to cold and rainy for much work .

72c20customcamper · 07-09-2020, 07:16 PM

Been doing the gutter/ firewall this past week made someprogress

SkidmoreGarage · 09-23-2020, 12:53 PM

I’m in the process of doing the same rust repair/bodywork, and know how much work it is. Keep it up.

72c20customcamper · 09-27-2020, 08:06 PM

Finishing up the floor

68Gold/white · 09-28-2020, 02:09 PM

Nothing wrong with single stage. Looks Good!!!

Carry on, man!!!

72c20customcamper · 09-29-2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Nothing wrong with single stage. Looks Good!!!

Carry on, man!!!

I like it specially for solid colors . Talked to a painter after the first coat didnt go well. He told me to not add the reducer . It calls for 4:1:1 he recommended just 4:1 .

72c20customcamper · 09-29-2020, 10:36 AM

Finished the drivers floor yesterday lots of stitch welding got sunburn on my arms ,coated everything I could with por 15 prior to welding. Also coated the passenger side going to let it cure then paint it body color when I do the inside of the cab

72c20customcamper · 10-18-2020, 10:47 AM

New cab bushings . Still need to tourqe them down but it did raise the cab a good bit. Around 1/4 inch but it should come down after it torqued and settled. Decided black for the underside still needs another coat . Truck was basically only primed underneath no saddle paint that I could find

72c20customcamper · 11-10-2020, 09:22 PM

I keep plugging away

**68bowtie** · 09-17-2022, 10:41 PM

You’ve been busy. What panels are left to paint?

72c20customcamper · 09-22-2022, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

You’ve been busy. What panels are left to paint?

Passenger door & fender , hood and grille . Might not get done this year unless I get access to a paint booth or just a shop area .

Few updates

72c20customcamper · 09-24-2022, 05:28 PM

Updates . Getting tired of working on it actually, installed the rear glass and worked on the passenger door today

72c20customcamper · 09-27-2022, 06:22 PM

Polished up some Stainless carriage bolts for the rear bumper .

72c20customcamper · 10-12-2022, 08:59 PM

Still hammering at it.

68 C10 Driver · 09-24-2023, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Passenger door & fender , hood and grille . Might not get done this year unless I get access to a paint booth or just a shop area .

Few updates

I like the painted bumpers, so happens my truck has them too. I need to straighten them out and do the obligatory body work as well.

**regan wilson** · 04-19-2023, 05:45 PM

Neat old truck. Good work man.

**68bowtie** · 04-19-2023, 10:37 PM

Looking good

07-17-2019, 03:51 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 All the holes worked out perfectly. Helps having a drill press too. Had a hard time finding a 1 9/16ths fostner bit. Girl at the local wood working shop broke up a set for me. Sanded and sealed the undersides of the bed wood this afternoon. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

07-18-2019, 12:14 AM	#2
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Looking fantastic! Are you building this to keep? I wish I was able to dedicate half the time you do!! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

07-19-2019, 09:05 PM	#3
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,823	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Looking good __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

07-21-2019, 12:27 AM	#4
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07-21-2019, 10:16 AM	#5
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Penofin marine oil good for million dollar yachts good enough for my truck bed. Started the assembly yesterday. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-27-2019, 05:41 PM	#6
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,464	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Nice work, gittin her done before the winter come!!!

10-14-2019, 04:00 PM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Should update the build. New cab counters and passenger rocker. Should have just made my own corners had to cut them all up to fit the truck. Drip rails so far are perfect Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

10-14-2019, 04:06 PM	#8
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 All painted today . I'm piecemealing it. Can't do the whole truck at once. Finish up the door jambs and cowl area next if the weather cooperates. Roof is going to be white not original to the truck but I want it that way Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-01-2020, 01:51 PM	#9
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Bed is on did it last fall been to cold and rainy for much work . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

07-09-2020, 07:16 PM	#10
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Been doing the gutter/ firewall this past week made someprogress Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-23-2020, 12:53 PM	#11
SkidmoreGarage Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 335	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 I’m in the process of doing the same rust repair/bodywork, and know how much work it is. Keep it up.

09-27-2020, 08:06 PM	#12
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Finishing up the floor Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-28-2020, 02:09 PM	#13
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,448	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Nothing wrong with single stage. Looks Good!!! Carry on, man!!!

09-29-2020, 10:36 AM	#15
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Finished the drivers floor yesterday lots of stitch welding got sunburn on my arms ,coated everything I could with por 15 prior to welding. Also coated the passenger side going to let it cure then paint it body color when I do the inside of the cab Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 09-30-2020 at 07:21 PM.

10-18-2020, 10:47 AM	#16
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 New cab bushings . Still need to tourqe them down but it did raise the cab a good bit. Around 1/4 inch but it should come down after it torqued and settled. Decided black for the underside still needs another coat . Truck was basically only primed underneath no saddle paint that I could find Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 10-20-2020 at 09:16 PM.



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11-10-2020, 09:22 PM	#17
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 I keep plugging away Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-17-2022, 10:41 PM	#18
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,823	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 You’ve been busy. What panels are left to paint? __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

09-24-2022, 05:28 PM	#20
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Updates . Getting tired of working on it actually, installed the rear glass and worked on the passenger door today Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-27-2022, 06:22 PM	#21
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Polished up some Stainless carriage bolts for the rear bumper . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

10-12-2022, 08:59 PM	#22
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,925	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Still hammering at it. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 10-12-2022 at 09:05 PM.

04-19-2023, 05:45 PM	#24
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,553	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Neat old truck. Good work man. __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph I was Dragtruck when Dragtruck wasn't Cool!

04-19-2023, 10:37 PM	#25
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,823	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Looking good __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

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