Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rochlow · 06-04-2016, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks guys, I'm looking into Hobart's and Miller's! I want something that can also do some minor frame work too so I can weld my bag mounts on and fill some holes in the frame!

I used my 140 to weld in my steering notches and rear bag mounts to the axles.

RRC · 06-05-2016, 09:54 AM

It's definitely the way to go!!! It's not a bad job to do your self. If you were closer I would give you a hand with it.

Bennett68C10 · 06-06-2016, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RRC

It's definitely the way to go!!! It's not a bad job to do your self. If you were closer I would give you a hand with it.

Thanks for the vote of confidence Russ. I do wish we were a lot closer as I would definitely love to have your help! Your metal skills are amazing!

Jason7121 · 06-07-2016, 04:00 PM

Hi Keith wanted to find out what paint you used on the motor and what process you used. I have a lq4 I'm putting in my 71 c10.

Bennett68C10 · 06-08-2016, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason7121

Hi Keith wanted to find out what paint you used on the motor and what process you used. I have a lq4 I'm putting in my 71 c10.

I cleaned the block using Gunk engine cleaner and a lot of elbow grease. After that I took a wire wheel to the block and cleaned off any surface rust and flaking paint. I then painted the block with KBS Coating Rust Seal since it withstands high heat and seals the block up from further rust. I went over the entire motor, heads and all with KBS's Fusion Etching Primer and then top coated it with their Motor Coater Chevy Orange. I'm really happy with how it turned out.

Bennett68C10 · 06-19-2016, 07:16 PM

Progress has been slow lately, I've been pretty busy with some other things! I dropped my rear off to get rebuilt with a Eaton posi and some new 3.73 gears. While I'm waiting to get my rear back, I managed to get my Boyd's welding tank installed today!

jeh · 06-19-2016, 07:31 PM

Looking good Keith!!!
I see you have tires for sale, soooo, are we changing wheels????

Xeen · 06-20-2016, 02:02 AM

Man you aren't pulling any punches this old pickup is getting some top quality parts.
I can't wait for the cab repair it's my favorite part of the restoration process.

RNmatt87 · 06-20-2016, 04:30 AM

Been awhile since I checked this thread. Still moving right along. Is the rear dropmember a 4 link with panhard bar?

Bennett68C10 · 06-20-2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jeh

Looking good Keith!!!
I see you have tires for sale, soooo, are we changing wheels????

I would never do something so crazy

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Originally Posted by Xeen

Man you aren't pulling any punches this old pickup is getting some top quality parts.
I can't wait for the cab repair it's my favorite part of the restoration process.

Thanks, the goal is to make a really bad a** street cruiser. I knew exactly what I wanted from the start this time so now all it takes is time and money to make it happen

It's funny you say your favorite part is the cab repair because that is my least favorite.

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Originally Posted by RNmatt87

Been awhile since I checked this thread. Still moving right along. Is the rear dropmember a 4 link with panhard bar?

It's the trailing arm dropmember version with a panhard bar.

C10_ustacould · 06-20-2016, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I would never do something so crazy

So which wheel are you going with?

slowcpe · 06-20-2016, 01:22 PM

Still moving faster than me

I went with the Hobart 210MVP myself. Couldn't justify the additional cost of the Miller 211 for what I'm using it for. But I did really want the dual voltage just for the option of 220 if I need it.

boostedc10 · 06-21-2016, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Progress has been slow lately, I've been pretty busy with some other things! I dropped my rear off to get rebuilt with a Eaton posi and some new 3.73 gears. While I'm waiting to get my rear back, I managed to get my Boyd's welding tank installed today!

Progress is progress! Looking good Keith!

Bennett68C10 · 06-21-2016, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

So which wheel are you going with?

What?!?! Who is spreading these rumors

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Still moving faster than me

I went with the Hobart 210MVP myself. Couldn't justify the additional cost of the Miller 211 for what I'm using it for. But I did really want the dual voltage just for the option of 220 if I need it.

I actually just pulled the trigger yesterday on the Miller 211. I wanted something with dual voltage too and the Miller only weighs 38lbs. so it's very portable if I ever need to lug it around. Got it for a very good price too, after Miller's current rebates I only paid $979.00 shipped to my door for it

Hopefully it will be the last welder I need to buy.

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

Progress is progress! Looking good Keith!

Thanks Brandon, I'm a little impatient so I don't like the that I went several weekends without getting any work done.

**ScottH** · 06-21-2016, 06:12 PM

Great progress Keith. Was wondering where u r getting ur rear rebuilt?
I have one I need to get done in the near future as well.

Scott

C10_ustacould · 06-21-2016, 08:15 PM

[QUOTE=Bennett68C10;7630958]What?!?! Who is spreading these rumors

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I'll bet you are on Billet Specialties Christmas card list!

I don't have a wheel problem like you... I have a truck problem!

69short · 06-21-2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeen

Man you aren't pulling any punches this old pickup is getting some top quality parts.
I can't wait for the cab repair it's my favorite part of the restoration process.

I'm only a bit over an hour from you. You're more than welcome to come have fun repairing my cab

I'll have some cold ones waiting for you

Bennett68C10 · 06-22-2016, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottH

Great progress Keith. Was wondering where u r getting ur rear rebuilt?
I have one I need to get done in the near future as well.

Scott

My girlfriend's father is actually rebuilding it for me. It's cheap labor but the tradeoff is, I don't know exactly when I'm getting it back as he is doing it on his downtime. There is a place in Jackson that I heard was really good. It's A & D Auto Specialty. Phone number is (732) 367-0116. Apparently they are the go to in the racing community. I'm probably going to use them if the price is right to narrow my rear.

[quote=C10_ustacould;7631583]

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

What?!?! Who is spreading these rumors

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I'll bet you are on Billet Specialties Christmas card list!

I don't have a wheel problem like you... I have a truck problem!

you may be correct about that one. I think they should sponsor some wheels for me at this point!

Bennett68C10 · 07-04-2016, 04:21 PM

Finally had some progress this weekend! Got my rear back from being rebuilt and got it back under the frame!

Bennett68C10 · 07-04-2016, 04:22 PM

Got the 13" Willwood rear brakes installed

jeh · 07-04-2016, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Got the 13" Willwood rear brakes installed

Looking good Keith, those wilwoods are sweet!!!!

mcbassin · 07-05-2016, 08:28 AM

Very nice rear end and brakes!

Bennett68C10 · 07-06-2016, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jeh

Looking good Keith, those wilwoods are sweet!!!!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice rear end and brakes!

Thanks guys

**screaminchevypickup** · 07-06-2016, 10:15 AM

Looking good Keith

Bennett68C10 · 07-08-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looking good Keith

Thanks Kyle and thanks again for the hookup on the rear brakes

06-05-2016, 09:54 AM	#277
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside It's definitely the way to go!!! It's not a bad job to do your self. If you were closer I would give you a hand with it. Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

06-07-2016, 04:00 PM	#279
Jason7121 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Visalia California Posts: 891	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Hi Keith wanted to find out what paint you used on the motor and what process you used. I have a lq4 I'm putting in my 71 c10.

06-19-2016, 07:16 PM	#281
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Progress has been slow lately, I've been pretty busy with some other things! I dropped my rear off to get rebuilt with a Eaton posi and some new 3.73 gears. While I'm waiting to get my rear back, I managed to get my Boyd's welding tank installed today! Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-19-2016, 07:31 PM	#282
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Looking good Keith!!! I see you have tires for sale, soooo, are we changing wheels???? __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

06-20-2016, 02:02 AM	#283
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Man you aren't pulling any punches this old pickup is getting some top quality parts. I can't wait for the cab repair it's my favorite part of the restoration process. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

06-20-2016, 04:30 AM	#284
RNmatt87 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 32	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Been awhile since I checked this thread. Still moving right along. Is the rear dropmember a 4 link with panhard bar?

06-20-2016, 01:22 PM	#287
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Still moving faster than me I went with the Hobart 210MVP myself. Couldn't justify the additional cost of the Miller 211 for what I'm using it for. But I did really want the dual voltage just for the option of 220 if I need it. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

06-21-2016, 06:12 PM	#290
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Great progress Keith. Was wondering where u r getting ur rear rebuilt? I have one I need to get done in the near future as well. Scott __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

06-21-2016, 08:15 PM	#291
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside [QUOTE=Bennett68C10;7630958]What?!?! Who is spreading these rumors QUOTE] I'll bet you are on Billet Specialties Christmas card list! I don't have a wheel problem like you... I have a truck problem! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-04-2016, 04:21 PM	#294
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Finally had some progress this weekend! Got my rear back from being rebuilt and got it back under the frame! Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

07-04-2016, 04:22 PM	#295
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Got the 13" Willwood rear brakes installed Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

07-05-2016, 08:28 AM	#297
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Very nice rear end and brakes! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-06-2016, 10:15 AM	#299
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Looking good Keith __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629



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