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Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
I thought it was about time that I start a build thread on this site. I have been browsing around looking at other projects and builds for quite some time. My older brother’s first vehicle was a 1970 LWB C10 and ever since I have been hooked on the 67-72 design. My first vehicle was a 1972 LWB Custom 10 Deluxe with the Highlander package. Now I have a 1968 SWB that I picked up not long after I finished college. Here is the low down on my project.
I purchased this vehicle with the plans of a complete frame off restoration that would include upgrading all of the mechanicals to modernized components. As you will see in the photos, it was originally a step side with a six cylinder and a three speed manual transmission. The dates on the photos are correct and I am hoping to gain some motivation from setting up this thread to help get my project across the goal line. As you are all aware, projects are usually the first things to get put on the back burner when time and money run thin but I am determined to get the old truck back on the road again. I have put a few pictures below that begin to paint the picture of my project, and I figure pictures are a better way to show my progress and vision rather than words. So here we go…
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
sweet deal! looks like some fun, i also love the garage also!
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
Looks very clean!
Keep the pics coming.
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
Here are more pictures of the current suspension setup:
Front: Stock control arms and cross member ECE complete suspension rebuild kit ECE sway bar ECE 1 inch drop springs KYB shocks Baer GT+ Brakes with 2.5 inch drop spindles ECE quick ratio steering box Rear: ECE extreme drop center cross memeber ECE trailing arms ECE 5 inch drop springs Currie 9+ rear axle housing ('72 dimensions) w/ 31 spline axles ECE super track bar ECE shock relocation brackets KYB shocks Baer GT+ Brakes
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
Frame looks sweet!
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
looks good so far, keep the pics coming
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
New fleetside bed (with steel floor)
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
![]() ----- What was used to paint the chassis? Looks like what I used, ZR. If yes, how do you like it? Also, nice trailing arms, very good quality (I have also).
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
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I really like the trailing arms. ECE parts are some of the best products out there in my opinion. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
Very cool.
Sorry, I thought ZR because in some areas it looks like there's a red undercoating. All looking top notch, keep up the good work.
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
You have a good eye. The previous owner used red primer on the rear of the frame and I didn't try to cover it all up since it would be removed for powder coating anyway. So that's the red color peaking through the black. Thanks for the encouragement.
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
After the frame and bed were squared away I moved on to repairing the typical cab rust. I started by making a roll around adjustable cab cart. I also made sure the design could double as a bed cart by moving around a few of the mounting points.
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
Look like a good start. Ours had been both fun and costly but well worth it
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
nice, beautiful job on the cart also !
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
I am currently working on rust repair of the cab. Here is what I started with on the passenger side.
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
First step, rust removal...
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
nice work
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
Looking good, very clean.
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
In with the new...
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
nice work.
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
Thanks. I am having fun bringing the old truck back to life, I just wish I had more time to work on it. So far the replacement panels have fit OK but I find I have to tweak them to get the best fit.
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
More progress...
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
More progress...
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
Nice work
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Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10
NICE !! Looks like you started with a pretty solid truck.
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