Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by MMcMasters

Great progress in such a short time!! It will be fun to follow along and see how it turns out!

Mike

Thanks Mike, I feel like I've been dragging my feet the last month or so

[preacher anthony]

Are you still going w/ 20" on the rear or going to 22"?

[shearjs]

I'm glad I finally stumbled across your new thread. I knew you had a new project in the works, but was missing out on all the specifics. Everything looks great! You're going to love that LS powered rocket you're building. From my experience, I would definitely go with the 3.73 over the 4.10. I tried it for a while, and it was certainly fun, but the 3.73 is much more driver friendly. I can't wait to follow along and see your progress. Keep up the good work buddy!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by preacher anthony

Are you still going w/ 20" on the rear or going to 22"?

Right now 20's on the rear as that is what my Mag-G's are. But I have really been considering 22's I know I know, I said I wouldn't sell the wheels any time soon but once it's in my head I have a hard time forgetting about it. I've been going back and forth for over a month now on keeping the Mag-G's or selling them and going with a set of 22's. I know I can make my money back on the Mag-G's cause I got them for a very good price. Part of my problem is that I'm not completely sold on the grey centers, I'm more of a fully polished guy. I also like the brushed and clear coated centers too.

Originally Posted by shearjs

I'm glad I finally stumbled across your new thread. I knew you had a new project in the works, but was missing out on all the specifics. Everything looks great! You're going to love that LS powered rocket you're building. From my experience, I would definitely go with the 3.73 over the 4.10. I tried it for a while, and it was certainly fun, but the 3.73 is much more driver friendly. I can't wait to follow along and see your progress. Keep up the good work buddy!

Thanks Jason, I'm glad to have you following along. I've definitely decided to run the 3.73's in the rear. I'm taking everyone else's advice on this one.

[jeh]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Right now 20's on the rear as that is what my Mag-G's are. But I have really been considering 22's I know I know, I said I wouldn't sell the wheels any time soon but once it's in my head I have a hard time forgetting about it. I've been going back and forth for over a month now on keeping the Mag-G's or selling them and going with a set of 22's. I know I can make my money back on the Mag-G's cause I got them for a very good price. Part of my problem is that I'm not completely sold on the grey centers, I'm more of a fully polished guy. I also like the brushed and clear coated centers too.



Thanks Jason, I'm glad to have you following along. I've definitely decided to run the 3.73's in the rear. I'm taking everyone else's advice on this one.

Kieth, did understand you clearly, selling the wheels???? Hmmm maybe I'm hearing things!!! LOL Just joking

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by jeh

Kieth, did understand you clearly, selling the wheels???? Hmmm maybe I'm hearing things!!! LOL Just joking

I knew you would jump on that quickly

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Right now 20's on the rear as that is what my Mag-G's are. But I have really been considering 22's I know I know, I said I wouldn't sell the wheels any time soon but once it's in my head I have a hard time forgetting about it. I've been going back and forth for over a month now on keeping the Mag-G's or selling them and going with a set of 22's. I know I can make my money back on the Mag-G's cause I got them for a very good price. Part of my problem is that I'm not completely sold on the grey centers, I'm more of a fully polished guy. I also like the brushed and clear coated centers too.

Somehow, I can't imagine you changing your mind....
I'm sure whatever you decide on it will be cool.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Somehow, I can't imagine you changing your mind....
I'm sure whatever you decide on it will be cool.

thanks Mike

[Bennett68C10]

Got notification from UPS yesterday that all my Porterbuilt parts have shipped supposed to be here by next Friday! Looks like I'll be busy next weekend, can't wait to get this chassis together!

[MMcMasters]

That will be like Christmas morning as a kid when it all arrives on your porch

Mike

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Got notification from UPS yesterday that all my Porterbuilt parts have shipped supposed to be here by next Friday! Looks like I'll be busy next weekend, can't wait to get this chassis together!

Now the fun starts!

[69short]

That's the best feeling ever!

[69short]

Keith what paint did you use on the engine?

[jeh]

Once all those new parts arrive next weekend you'll forget about those wheels for a while... Anxious to see the update posts for the next few weeks

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by MMcMasters

That will be like Christmas morning as a kid when it all arrives on your porch

Mike

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Now the fun starts!

Originally Posted by 69short

That's the best feeling ever!

Originally Posted by jeh

Once all those new parts arrive next weekend you'll forget about those wheels for a while... Anxious to see the update posts for the next few weeks

I'm really excited to get this frame together, next weekend can't come fast enough for me

Originally Posted by 69short

Keith what paint did you use on the engine?

I used KBS coatings Chevy Orange! Sprayed it over their self etching primer!

[69short]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I'm really excited to get this frame together, next weekend can't come fast enough for me



I used KBS coatings Chevy Orange! Sprayed it over their self etching primer!

The reviews say it brushes on really nice. I think i may order a pint.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by 69short

The reviews say it brushes on really nice. I think i may order a pint.

I used the spray cans, turned out pretty good!

[RRR18]

I brushed the KBS on my small block. Was a ***** but it came out good. To me it need couple coats and to do multiple coats you either do em right after one another or wait, scuff, clean, and recoat. Good s@#t though.

[Bennett68C10]

Was like Christmas morning at my house yesterday my porterbuilt parts showed up along with my rear end parts and my holley fuel rails.

[Bennett68C10]

Got the inner frame stiffener installed today.

[jeh]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Was like Christmas morning at my house yesterday my porterbuilt parts showed up along with my rear end parts and my holley fuel rails.

Dang Kieth, it looks like you cleaned out then whole back of the UPS truck!!! You're going to be a busy man now.

[69short]

Sweet! That's heaven right there

[Sac]

Delivery guy earned his keep yesterday!!

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Sac

Delivery guy earned his keep yesterday!!

Probably needs to see a chiropractor after that delivery!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by jeh

Dang Kieth, it looks like you cleaned out then whole back of the UPS truck!!! You're going to be a busy man now.

Originally Posted by 69short

Sweet! That's heaven right there

Originally Posted by Sac

Delivery guy earned his keep yesterday!!

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Probably needs to see a chiropractor after that delivery!

Thanks guys, this should keep me busy for a while. The UPS guy looked at me like I was crazy with all those packages