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Bennett68C10 · 11-26-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I can't wait to see how this turns out. I'm pretty sure one of my friend uses the eurethane paint. It's reasonably priced too. $10k or more is pretty common on these trucks for nice paint jobs.

I can't wait to see how it turns out either, hopefully will be spraying by May. The price of the system was definitely a selling point for me. I have about $400 in materials right now including a gallon of urethane primer, sealer, basecoat, clear and all the reducers needed.
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Bennett68C10 · 11-27-2011, 09:53 AM

Couple of pics from yesterday, cleaned up my air cleaner and put it on the motor. Also finished modifying my exhaust. Now I just have to repaint it.

Bennett68C10 · 11-27-2011, 09:54 AM

Took a quick picture of my SPID

mcbassin · 11-27-2011, 12:17 PM

Nice work on the exhaust.

El Campo · 11-27-2011, 02:31 PM

Can you tell us more about your shock relocators in the front? Where did you get them and about what do they cost? Looking good by the way.
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Bennett68C10 · 11-27-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice work on the exhaust.

Thanks Mike, it sucked to redo it but it is worth it in the end. I'm happier with that big block a whole lot more.

Bennett68C10 · 11-27-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by El Campo

Can you tell us more about your shock relocators in the front? Where did you get them and about what do they cost? Looking good by the way.
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Thanks, I got them from Performance Online. They were $46.00. You will have to run a longer shock with it, which is what I wanted to do. I think I had to run a 2" longer shock.

Here is a link:
http://www.performanceonline.com/196...-KIT-FSMK6372/

Bennett68C10 · 11-29-2011, 04:36 PM

My budget took a hit today do to me ordering this from Justin at Scottshotrods:

Bennett68C10 · 11-29-2011, 04:38 PM

It's a Vintage Air Gen IV Kit. Bought it now so I can get it mocked up and the firewall smoothed before I paint the Cab.

Zoomin · 11-29-2011, 04:44 PM

So... You're one of those types that plans stuff and you only do things once?

Your thread title belies that.

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raull · 11-29-2011, 04:49 PM

WOW !!! looks like christmas is early for some guys this year

Bennett68C10 · 11-29-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

So... You're one of those types that plans stuff and you only do things once?

Your thread title belies that.

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Lol that's not me at all, I usually buy things wasting money only to change my mind just like the big block decision in which I had to redo my exhaust. But that made me learn a lesson so I figured get the a/c now before I talked myself out of it and painted the cab and then tried to install it. Something about cutting wholes in my dash after it was painted made me cringe.
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Bennett68C10 · 11-29-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by raull

WOW !!! looks like christmas is early for some guys this year

Yeah what the hell you only live once right, might as well spoil yourself lol
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Bennett68C10 · 12-03-2011, 05:11 PM

Bought another Christmas present for myself

Found this Triplus Cowl hood on Craigslist. Went and looked at it today and it is brand new in the box and in perfect shape. Not a single dent, ding or anything. corners are perfect too. Got it for $400 so I def saved myself some cash over ordering one and having it shipped.

Bennett68C10 · 12-09-2011, 07:55 AM

Got a little Christmas Present in yesterday

raull · 12-09-2011, 08:21 AM

all right !!! lets get buzy

big_al_71 · 12-09-2011, 08:37 AM

Keith that present right there WAS the MOST important part of my build...

Looks like you are going to be busy for a few hours....

Bennett68C10 · 12-09-2011, 09:45 AM

Thanks Raull and Al, i'm going to be busy for a long time

mooseknuckles · 12-09-2011, 06:10 PM

sweet!....merry christmas.

mcbassin · 12-09-2011, 07:30 PM

That is a sweet Christmas present! I hope you take lots of pics of the install. I have a few V/A boxes in my garage waiting on install

butternut1972 · 12-09-2011, 10:59 PM

Cool Parts! How's bodywork coming along?

Bennett68C10 · 12-09-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

That is a sweet Christmas present! I hope you take lots of pics of the install. I have a few V/A boxes in my garage waiting on install

Mike you will probably get to the install before me lol, so I will have to rely on you taking alot of pics. Buying the A/C kit was something I really wrestled with but I want to be able to really enjoy driving this truck when it's done.
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Bennett68C10 · 12-09-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Cool Parts! How's bodywork coming along?

Thanks, bodywork is coming along very slowly. Still have to finish welding up the cab and also skinning the doors. Need to smooth my firewall too. Then I'll be ready to bodywork and paint cab. My fenders need to be patch in the rear corners and well the only good piece on my bed is the front panel so I'll be going with a new bed. Don't have the time or patience to try to fix all the rust.
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Bennett68C10 · 12-09-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

sweet!....merry christmas.

Thanks, no more big purchases for me until after the new year lol
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CheyenneShop · 12-09-2011, 11:59 PM

Keith, sure is looking nice. Love the motor and I like that your taking care of yourself for Christmas too!

11-27-2011, 09:53 AM	#227
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Couple of pics from yesterday, cleaned up my air cleaner and put it on the motor. Also finished modifying my exhaust. Now I just have to repaint it. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-27-2011, 09:54 AM	#228
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Took a quick picture of my SPID Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-27-2011, 12:17 PM	#229
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice work on the exhaust. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-27-2011, 02:31 PM	#230
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Can you tell us more about your shock relocators in the front? Where did you get them and about what do they cost? Looking good by the way. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

11-29-2011, 04:36 PM	#233
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB My budget took a hit today do to me ordering this from Justin at Scottshotrods: Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-29-2011, 04:38 PM	#234
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB It's a Vintage Air Gen IV Kit. Bought it now so I can get it mocked up and the firewall smoothed before I paint the Cab. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-29-2011, 04:44 PM	#235
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB So... You're one of those types that plans stuff and you only do things once? Your thread title belies that. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-29-2011, 04:49 PM	#236
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB WOW !!! looks like christmas is early for some guys this year __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

12-03-2011, 05:11 PM	#239
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Bought another Christmas present for myself Found this Triplus Cowl hood on Craigslist. Went and looked at it today and it is brand new in the box and in perfect shape. Not a single dent, ding or anything. corners are perfect too. Got it for $400 so I def saved myself some cash over ordering one and having it shipped. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-09-2011, 07:55 AM	#240
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Got a little Christmas Present in yesterday Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-09-2011, 08:21 AM	#241
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB all right !!! lets get buzy __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

12-09-2011, 08:37 AM	#242
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 present right there WAS the MOST important part of my build... Looks like you are going to be busy for a few hours.... __________________ 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

12-09-2011, 09:45 AM	#243
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Thanks Raull and Al, i'm going to be busy for a long time __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-09-2011, 06:10 PM	#244
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB sweet!....merry christmas. __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

12-09-2011, 07:30 PM	#245
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB That is a sweet Christmas present! I hope you take lots of pics of the install. I have a few V/A boxes in my garage waiting on install __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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12-09-2011, 10:59 PM	#246
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Cool Parts! How's bodywork coming along? __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

12-09-2011, 11:59 PM	#250
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