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big_al_71 · 11-09-2011, 03:32 PM

Keith that engine looks AWESOME!!!!!

Even though I have a big small block I would not mind mind having that bad boy right there.....

CrazyDave · 11-09-2011, 03:43 PM

Yep I hear ya on the soft spot for Impalas but man I have had atleast 10 c-10 over the last 5 years that is my drug of choice LOL

Bennett68C10 · 11-09-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Keith that engine looks AWESOME!!!!!

Even though I have a big small block I would not mind mind having that bad boy right there.....

Thanks Al, believe me as much as I love Big Blocks I certainly wouldn't mind your Big Small Block

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Bennett68C10 · 11-09-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyDave

Yep I hear ya on the soft spot for Impalas but man I have had atleast 10 c-10 over the last 5 years that is my drug of choice LOL

Where I live you see a ton of big block Chevelles and Camaros but hardly ever any Impalas so when I do see one it always stands out to me. This is my second C10 and certainly not my last as I plan on keeping this one for a long time but I would like to get a 71/72 swb Cheyenne once I'm done building my 68.
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CrazyDave · 11-09-2011, 06:09 PM

I took a long bed 72 olive and white in trade for the impala and the more I look at itthe long bed is growing on me but I have a 68 short bed too that is 95% rust the 72 was restored about 5 years ago back to original
I really like what you are doing to this 68 giving me ideas for when I accually get started

Bennett68C10 · 11-09-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyDave

I took a long bed 72 olive and white in trade for the impala and the more I look at itthe long bed is growing on me but I have a 68 short bed too that is 95% rust the 72 was restored about 5 years ago back to original
I really like what you are doing to this 68 giving me ideas for when I accually get started

Thats one of the best things about this website, you can get lots of ideas and alot of help. That's what I did and still do. My 68 had and still has alot of rust, that is the main reason this build is taking a while to complete. If I would have started with a rust free truck it would be done by now but that was not in the cards when I started. Post up some pictures of your trucks I would love to see them. Good luck on your 68 build, let me know if I can be of any help.
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Hollywood Knight · 11-10-2011, 11:45 AM

Nice build can't wait to see it done. Did you have your exhaust done or did you do it yourself ?

Bennett68C10 · 11-10-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollywood Knight

Nice build can't wait to see it done. Did you have your exhaust done or did you do it yourself ?

Thankyou, my father and I did the exhaust ourselves, it took some time but worked out pretty good. I used a 2 1/2" hotrod kit from Speedway
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stealthy '69 · 11-11-2011, 02:17 AM

I gotta say, I am fully and entirely jealous now. The motor and exhaust look pretty good. make me wanna ditch the SBC for a BBC.

Bennett68C10 · 11-11-2011, 10:14 AM

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I gotta say, I am fully and entirely jealous now. The motor and exhaust look pretty good. make me wanna ditch the SBC for a BBC.

Thanks Matt, and I say go for the BBC

CrazyDave · 11-11-2011, 10:38 AM

Not to Hi Jack your thread but here are my two

Bennett68C10 · 11-11-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyDave

Not to Hi Jack your thread but here are my two

Don't worry about hijacking I wanted to see some pics, nice looking trucks you have there.
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trevorrhine · 11-11-2011, 07:42 PM

Your truck's turning out nicely! I've got spintechs for mine as well, went a little quieter though with the 3000xl series. They sound awesome, and the best part is I'm the only one around who has a set on my truck...

Bennett68C10 · 11-11-2011, 11:49 PM

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Your truck's turning out nicely! I've got spintechs for mine as well, went a little quieter though with the 3000xl series. They sound awesome, and the best part is I'm the only one around who has a set on my truck...

Yeah when I first went with the Super Pro Streets I had a stockish small block so I figured I needed a more aggressive muffler, now I have a cammed big block lol, can't wait to hear what it's going to sound like.
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Bennett68C10 · 11-12-2011, 06:03 PM

Quick picture of my passenger side framerail. Had to grind a little off to clear the header.

Bennett68C10 · 11-12-2011, 06:05 PM

I also started on redoing my exhaust as my BBC collectors sit lower and farther back in the frame than my SBC collectors did. Have the passenger side figured out, just have to do the driver side now. Sorry forgot to take pics of it.

gringoloco · 11-13-2011, 12:24 AM

CPP front shock relocators? How do you like 'em? Foresee any problems with inner fender clearance?

Bennett68C10 · 11-13-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

CPP front shock relocators? How do you like 'em? Foresee any problems with inner fender clearance?

I got them from performance online, I plan to autocross this truck a little so I wanted a stronger mounting point for the shocks plus I wanted to run a little longer shock for better travel and dampening. I don't know if I will have any interference with the inner fenders, I haven't gotten that far lol. If I do I will just modify them to fit, I feel like that's all I keep doing is modifying things to fit lol
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blap · 11-15-2011, 08:36 PM

Great work! where did you get the bb valve covers from?

**CC69Rat** · 11-16-2011, 04:45 PM

Keith! Looking great man. I'm considering painting my valve covers Chevy Orange too. I like the black .. humm. Tough decision. My engine will end up a lot like yours. (hopefully

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Bennett68C10 · 11-16-2011, 09:20 PM

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Great work! where did you get the bb valve covers from?

I cheaped out a little and bought the Summit Racing knockoffs instead of the gm ones lol, you can't really tell the difference.
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Bennett68C10 · 11-16-2011, 09:28 PM

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Keith! Looking great man. I'm considering painting my valve covers Chevy Orange too. I like the black .. humm. Tough decision. My engine will end up a lot like yours. (hopefully

)

That's funny cause before I switched to my big block I was constantly looking at your build thread drooling over your big block. I think yours looked amazing before you had to tear it back apart, so I know no matter what you do it will look great. I'm very excited to see your truck get finished as you are a lot closer than I am and your build as well as the many other great builds inspire me to get mine done. Thankyou for all the compliments.
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Hollywood Knight · 11-19-2011, 01:25 PM

Hey Keith
Do you know how long your drive shaft is or how long it should be?

Bennett68C10 · 11-19-2011, 09:16 PM

Hollywood I haven't measured for my drive shaft yet, sorry I couldn't help you more
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Hollywood Knight · 11-20-2011, 11:49 PM

Do it yourself exhaust I'm not sure if I could do that . Can you give me some tips ? Went to a shop and he said without seeing my truck it was $500 or so .HMMMM.

11-09-2011, 03:32 PM	#176
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Keith that engine looks AWESOME!!!!! Even though I have a big small block I would not mind mind having that bad boy right there..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-09-2011, 03:43 PM	#177
CrazyDave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Berlin, Kentucky Posts: 72	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Yep I hear ya on the soft spot for Impalas but man I have had atleast 10 c-10 over the last 5 years that is my drug of choice LOL __________________ David Fultz - Berlin Ky 79 K5 2wd - Project 86 GMC 1500 LWB- Shop Truck 84 Chevy K-20 Hugger Orange and Silver- Wifes Truck 2018 Ram 2500 - Tow Rig 79 Chevy C-30 SRW- Bought new by Uncle

11-09-2011, 06:09 PM	#180
CrazyDave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Berlin, Kentucky Posts: 72	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I took a long bed 72 olive and white in trade for the impala and the more I look at itthe long bed is growing on me but I have a 68 short bed too that is 95% rust the 72 was restored about 5 years ago back to original I really like what you are doing to this 68 giving me ideas for when I accually get started __________________ David Fultz - Berlin Ky 79 K5 2wd - Project 86 GMC 1500 LWB- Shop Truck 84 Chevy K-20 Hugger Orange and Silver- Wifes Truck 2018 Ram 2500 - Tow Rig 79 Chevy C-30 SRW- Bought new by Uncle

11-10-2011, 11:45 AM	#182
Hollywood Knight Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: mesa az. Posts: 326	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice build can't wait to see it done. Did you have your exhaust done or did you do it yourself ?

11-11-2011, 10:38 AM	#186
CrazyDave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Berlin, Kentucky Posts: 72	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Not to Hi Jack your thread but here are my two __________________ David Fultz - Berlin Ky 79 K5 2wd - Project 86 GMC 1500 LWB- Shop Truck 84 Chevy K-20 Hugger Orange and Silver- Wifes Truck 2018 Ram 2500 - Tow Rig 79 Chevy C-30 SRW- Bought new by Uncle

11-11-2011, 07:42 PM	#188
trevorrhine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 64	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Your truck's turning out nicely! I've got spintechs for mine as well, went a little quieter though with the 3000xl series. They sound awesome, and the best part is I'm the only one around who has a set on my truck... __________________ 1967 Chevy c10 SWB Project "Daily Driver" Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ar#post4953311

11-12-2011, 06:03 PM	#190
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Quick picture of my passenger side framerail. Had to grind a little off to clear the header. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-12-2011, 06:05 PM	#191
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I also started on redoing my exhaust as my BBC collectors sit lower and farther back in the frame than my SBC collectors did. Have the passenger side figured out, just have to do the driver side now. Sorry forgot to take pics of it. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-13-2011, 12:24 AM	#192
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB CPP front shock relocators? How do you like 'em? Foresee any problems with inner fender clearance? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-15-2011, 08:36 PM	#194
blap Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: bristol,CT Posts: 580	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Great work! where did you get the bb valve covers from?

11-16-2011, 04:45 PM	#195
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Keith! Looking great man. I'm considering painting my valve covers Chevy Orange too. I like the black .. humm. Tough decision. My engine will end up a lot like yours. (hopefully ) __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

11-19-2011, 01:25 PM	#198
Hollywood Knight Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: mesa az. Posts: 326	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Hey Keith Do you know how long your drive shaft is or how long it should be?

11-19-2011, 09:16 PM	#199
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Hollywood I haven't measured for my drive shaft yet, sorry I couldn't help you more Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10 Last edited by Bennett68C10; 11-19-2011 at 09:21 PM.

11-20-2011, 11:49 PM	#200
Hollywood Knight Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: mesa az. Posts: 326	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Do it yourself exhaust I'm not sure if I could do that . Can you give me some tips ? Went to a shop and he said without seeing my truck it was $500 or so .HMMMM.



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