Another reason keeping me finish my 68!

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Another reason keeping me finish my 68!

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My 95 had to be painted because I got tired of driving it in primer. Image
1968 swb hydroboost, ididit tilt column, Saginaw p/s pump with F series serpentine, all led lights, Vintage Air and painless wiring. 393w, tko600. CV front suspension w/c5 calipers and gt500 rotors. Stock Flexomatic leaf springs with 01 CV 8.8, 3.90 gears and Auburn locker. Custom wood bed floor. Full frame off resto-mod.
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Image ImageImage I shaved the emblem mounting holes,stake pockets, tailgate handle and bottom tailgate body line and of corse caddy tails.
1968 swb hydroboost, ididit tilt column, Saginaw p/s pump with F series serpentine, all led lights, Vintage Air and painless wiring. 393w, tko600. CV front suspension w/c5 calipers and gt500 rotors. Stock Flexomatic leaf springs with 01 CV 8.8, 3.90 gears and Auburn locker. Custom wood bed floor. Full frame off resto-mod.
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Image Image Image I had to cut the rocker out due to rust and thats why the fender was off becuase it was easier to replace it than fix it.
1968 swb hydroboost, ididit tilt column, Saginaw p/s pump with F series serpentine, all led lights, Vintage Air and painless wiring. 393w, tko600. CV front suspension w/c5 calipers and gt500 rotors. Stock Flexomatic leaf springs with 01 CV 8.8, 3.90 gears and Auburn locker. Custom wood bed floor. Full frame off resto-mod.
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looking good. i like your choice of wheels too.
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Image Image Image I guess its time to finish my '68 now! :lol:
1968 swb hydroboost, ididit tilt column, Saginaw p/s pump with F series serpentine, all led lights, Vintage Air and painless wiring. 393w, tko600. CV front suspension w/c5 calipers and gt500 rotors. Stock Flexomatic leaf springs with 01 CV 8.8, 3.90 gears and Auburn locker. Custom wood bed floor. Full frame off resto-mod.
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its sweet lookin those caddy tails are cool lookin on that truck too. I want a truck like that so i wont have to always drive (and baby very much mind you) Jeanne.
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Nice job. What kind of equipment did you use for painting. I am gonna have to start buying some so I have it when I paint my bump.
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Thanks :thup: :thup:
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That beast looks awesome nice job :thup:
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damn that looks good
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