Finally starting the 68swb fleet

[tantrumpipeline]

No pics but I ordered a pile of hardware for the bed and misc parts today hoping to get everything in a few weeks, need to prep parts for the work like hood doors and one box side
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[trukzguy]

Lookin great, i'm just getting my frame all back together. Where did you get your fuel tank? keep up the great work

[tantrumpipeline]

It's lookin real good, bought the tank locally from a friend but classic parts America sells them pretty cheap, sits lower it's just sitting there to make space in my garage it actually mounts under the frame so it clears the bed wood. Currently waitin on a ton of hardware and work to slow down so I can get my last bed side prepped and in primer as well as the hood, goal is a truck in the garage before sled season then tear it apart to finalize the bodywork and firewall shaving and paint in the spring after sled season, too cold in my unfinished garage during winter anyway
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[tantrumpipeline]

Any suggestions for grille and bumper suppliers? Love the banana front but I don't think it's in the budget, hoping to get Sunday off and have updated pics for u guys
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[gringoloco]

My Tri-Plus is nice. Also, anything from GMCPaul or ClassicHeartbeat
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[tantrumpipeline]

thanks

[Bennett68C10]

I love the top banana one too but need to run a front license plate in NJ so I guess that ones out. I'll probably end up going with one from GMCPauls.
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[tantrumpipeline]

For sure I want to run a vintage plate up front
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[tantrumpipeline]

Sorry fall has taken over, been workin on my house and gettin the sleds ready for winter, may not update til spring but pics will come if I do
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[tantrumpipeline]

Ordered a new bedside and grille from classic industries and by the time they arrive I should be done work and sledding for the season so updates will be coming, sourcing door hinges and misc engine parts as well, hoping the bank account lets me finish by the middle of summer. Lots of catching up to do on everyone's builds, missed a lot from the quick skimming I did this afternoon
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[mcbassin]

Awesome project! Our projects have a lot in common. Your thread brings back fond memories of my cab overhaul. I have an air compressor very similar to yours too. Subcribed.....

[Bennett68C10]

How about those updates when do you think you will be able to get back at it.
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[tantrumpipeline]

Should be very soon, weather forecast looks like the end of snowmobiling is very near and the door hinges, grille, and remaining box side arrived today from classic industries. Hoping to start back at it in 2 weeks and hit it hard, I would love to have her in primer by the beginning of June and running around the same time
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[tantrumpipeline]

I can't get pictures to upload I think my laptop piled up, but I will try tomorrow, mocked the box sides and fenders up and I'm searching for a step plate, it's coming together though and as soon as I can upload pics I will, I did update iPhone pics on Facebook but I can't share for some reason, sorry
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[Slammed66]

Dude get a photobucket account , makes posting photos easy peasy.

And do it soon. We want pics.........
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[tantrumpipeline]

See if this works, too windy today but tomorrow I'll post more
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[tantrumpipeline]

Tryin again
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[VA72C10]

Coming along nicely!

[tantrumpipeline]

Grille and step plates tomorrow then mock and repair the hood and doors and dismantle haha
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[RRC]

Looking good!!!
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[tantrumpipeline]

Thanks, it's a long ways away but I'm picking at it slowly, putting together a parts list to stimulate the action a bit, hopefully start seeing more progress soon, hood will be my next attack point then doors
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[Bennett68C10]

Looks great, you have made some nice progress. Wish mine was this far along, I can't wait to be hanging sheet metal.
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[tantrumpipeline]

Had a change of heart and swapped the rv cam for a comp cams thumper setup, swapped the rockers for roller tips, dumped the power plus intake for an edelbrock, and swapped out the dress up kit for a pro form setup. There’s nothing like changing your mind on upgrades before even using them haha

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

There’s nothing like changing your mind on upgrades before even using them haha

I'm in the same boat! For years I couldn't live without having an air ride set up on my 72. Now that it's nearly ready to run I'm thinking I'd prefer a solid static setup. I think hot rod parts are to men like shoes are to the ladies.

Your truck is so close, and looks so good!!!

[tantrumpipeline]

Got the booster in and steering column rough mounted