Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB

[Rollin 67 style]

You're rockin now!

[suspect]

[ksbrktracer]

Now your gonna have someplace to put those taillights ...... I like the smooth sides , they are gonna look good.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Number98

I can't wait to see that either!!

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Nice bed sides!

Originally Posted by Rollin 67 style

You're rockin now!

Originally Posted by suspect

Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

Now your gonna have someplace to put those taillights ...... I like the smooth sides , they are gonna look good.

Thanks guys, I need to get my gas tank, rear bumper brackets and disc brakes installed this weekend so hopefully I can get the bed on next weekend. Hopefully I don't run into any problems. I already have to modify the rear bumper brackets to clear the bolts on the rear crossmember because I had to move that back in the frame to put the gas tank in.

[screaminchevypickup]

Looking good!! Nice parts..

[mikeleeshields]

Looks good Keith. Can't wait to see this thing with bedsides finally huh.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looking good!! Nice parts..

Thanks Kyle, I saw Lucy on Instagram tonight, looks awesome

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Looks good Keith. Can't wait to see this thing with bedsides finally huh.

Thanks Mike, after 4 long years it will finally have a bed on it again. Just in time to yank it all back apart for paint

[Bhelton]

Won't be long now!!!

[Bennett68C10]

Worked on the rear of the truck this weekend. Got my Wilwood rear disc conversion done. While I was at it I installed a new Moser differential cover. Also got the rear bumper brackets and the gas tank bolted in for good.















Next weekend the bed is going on I can't wait

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Bhelton

Won't be long now!!!

Thanks Ben, I hung a little inspiration up in the garage. Taped it to the top of the toolbox to remind myself what I'm building every time I grab a tool

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks Ben, I hung a little inspiration up in the garage. Taped it to the top of the toolbox to remind myself what I'm building every time I grab a tool

Great Motivation!!

[screaminchevypickup]

Looking good !!

[suspect]

Did you get the E-brake cable for your rear brakes? If not, what kind of ideas do you have? I ordered my rear conversion from scottshotrods, but I didn't get the cable. He said it was (I think) $150. I couldn't bring myself to pay that much for a cable. I'm going to do what I can to modify the stock cable to work.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looking good !!

Originally Posted by Bhelton

Great Motivation!!

Originally Posted by jeh

Looks good Keith, I'd like to put rear disk on mine next winter.

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Nice!!

Originally Posted by knomadd

Those brakes look great behind those beautiful wheels!

Thanks guys, it is a really nice kit.

Originally Posted by suspect

Did you get the E-brake cable for your rear brakes? If not, what kind of ideas do you have? I ordered my rear conversion from scottshotrods, but I didn't get the cable. He said it was (I think) $150. I couldn't bring myself to pay that much for a cable. I'm going to do what I can to modify the stock cable to work.

I planned on just buying the lokar cables. I know the price sucks but I like how they mount. I never liked the factory cable setup which is why I chose to run these rear brakes. I'm interested to see what you come up with.

[Rusbuilt]

Nice!!

[knomadd]

Those brakes look great behind those beautiful wheels!

[suspect]

Now that I'm aware that Lokar makes a cable set up that works with Wilwood, I'm going to check it out. Thanks.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by suspect

Now that I'm aware that Lokar makes a cable set up that works with Wilwood, I'm going to check it out. Thanks.

I checked on Summit racings website and it looks like the Lokar and the Wilwood cables are the same ones. The only difference is the price. The Wilwood is $119.95 and the Lokar is $131.27. Both are 96" long cables in black braided stainless. I'm just going to order the Wilwood when the time comes.

[c10Dream'n]

This is coming together nicely. if only i had the courage to do a build. keep up the awesome work.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by c10Dream'n

This is coming together nicely. if only i had the courage to do a build. keep up the awesome work.

Thanks, I don't think I will ever attempt a full frame off ever again. It has been way harder then I ever expected. My next build will start with a rust free foundation and I will just change things like suspension, drivetrain & wheels.

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks, I don't think I will ever attempt a full frame off ever again. It has been way harder then I ever expected. My next build will start with a rust free foundation and I will just change things like suspension, drivetrain & wheels.

Keith. I am definitely with you on that note. Pay more for a good base then add goodies. We will see if that really happens. I know rust free is definitely in the future though.

[Rochlow]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks, I don't think I will ever attempt a full frame off ever again. It has been way harder then I ever expected. My next build will start with a rust free foundation and I will just change things like suspension, drivetrain & wheels.

My thoughts exactly!! I'm more involved than I thought I would be with my truck, and it's taken 4 times the amount and time.

Truck looks great, Keith.

[Jimbabwe]

Keith, Did you have any interference issue with the Moser diff cover and the Porterbuilt panhard? I was thinking of running one, but I thought I had remembered someone giving Nate a call to get a custom bent panhard because it was hitting.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Keith. I am definitely with you on that note. Pay more for a good base then add goodies. We will see if that really happens. I know rust free is definitely in the future though.

Yeah my next one will definitely start with a rust free foundation, that is if there is another one

Originally Posted by Bucks68

I think I'm going to save my money and just buy n2billet, superfly, and Delmo left-overs from here on out. Hmm, I may need to find a second job!

I like that idea, I would have to hit the lottery first how cool would it be to own Hazel or superfly's black Cheyenne.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks like some killer progress on the truck Keith. I love the rear disks and gas tank. Hope to do the same upgrades on mine one of these days.

Thanks Mike, I just wish I had some beautiful paint like yours. I have been to busy spending money on everything else and kind of forgot about the paint

Originally Posted by Rochlow

My thoughts exactly!! I'm more involved than I thought I would be with my truck, and it's taken 4 times the amount and time.

Truck looks great, Keith.

Thanks buddy, after 4 years and countless amounts of money I could have waited and saved some coin for a rust free truck that didn't need any rust or paintwork.

Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

Keith, Did you have any interference issue with the Moser diff cover and the Porterbuilt panhard? I was thinking of running one, but I thought I had remembered someone giving Nate a call to get a custom bent panhard because it was hitting.

Yeah it fits with no issues. I saw it on superflysteiny Pops Cheyenne truck, so I figured I would give it a shot. My chrome cover leaked so I had to change it out.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks, I don't think I will ever attempt a full frame off ever again. It has been way harder then I ever expected. My next build will start with a rust free foundation and I will just change things like suspension, drivetrain & wheels.

I completely understand where you're coming from on this comment. I had no idea had much time it takes to restore, primer, paint every part of one of these old trucks. I have build many trucks in the past but never to the details of my current bottemless money pit. Unlike you, I have plans on doing many more complete restorations. I am a glutten for punishment.
Really, it's just my getaway in the winter.