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**Old_Truck_Fan** · 12-05-2021, 09:21 PM

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**Old_Truck_Fan** · 01-02-2022, 09:07 PM

I picked this up from RPM Transmissions over the holidays. It's a close ratio T56 magnum with a 2.66 first gear ratio and 0.63 sixth gear.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 01-03-2022, 11:01 AM

Very nice Transmission, it will be fun to run through the gears .....

KevinK7 · 01-13-2022, 09:11 AM

subscribed, ...holy smokes you got some mad skills

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 08-07-2022, 08:58 AM

Wow, great idea, very well done, nice workmanship

layinrocker65 · 11-13-2022, 11:33 AM

Any updates on this project?

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 11-21-2022, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by layinrocker65

Any updates on this project?

Hi layinrocker65, I'm still working through all the small items. Here are a few of the recent pictures. Sometimes you need to go back a little to move forward. I've been working on the panel gaps and I rewired my AC system with the latest controller module from Restomod Air.

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 12-23-2022, 09:15 PM

I test fit my carpet and found a few YouTube videos helpful for putting in the hole locations. I used a thin wall tube that was heated up using a propane torch. It made quick work of cutting through the carpet, backing and padding creating a nice OEM look. I also decided to go with a bed mat from Holley. It's specific to the truck so it hugs the contours perfectly. I just had to add in the hole for the fuel tank fill. I also modified the old choke knob with a magnet to hold the Terminator X 3.5 inch screen. When not in use everything looks factory.

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 12-23-2022, 09:24 PM

I almost have all the minor details sorted before tearing everything down, perfecting all the panel gaps and starting on paint and body work. I've been able to test out all the electrical systems including the Terminator X setup (minus starting the engine) and everything is functioning correctly. I think I have everything covered so that re-assembly is easy. Do you guys have any words of wisdom on what you wished you checked before everything was painted that I may have missed? Here are the last pics before I start tearing things back down.

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 12-23-2022, 09:26 PM

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Stickman · 08-11-2023, 09:35 AM

You have some serious skills sir. Absolut beauty of a truck.

cornerstone · 08-13-2023, 10:02 AM

Incredible work on a beast of a truck. Can't wait to see it on its maiden voyage.

Shifty One · 10-12-2023, 04:37 PM

Master class in awesome!

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 01-06-2024, 11:04 AM

Thanks for all the encouraging comments. I added in several 1/8 alignment holes between all the body panels for when things go back together. Using Cleco's seems to work out pretty nice. Everything is now fully disassembled and I just sent the frame and numerous other parts out for powder coating. Now I need to work on laying down that original 503 green paint code. I've got a quart of test paint to try out.

**raggedjim** · 01-10-2024, 12:42 PM

Can't go wrong with 503! Nice work, Rg

KevinK7 · 01-10-2024, 03:20 PM

Amazing!, ...this truck is going to be incredible. Super impressed with your skills, ..and man that shop is CLEAN

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 01-10-2024, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinK7

Amazing!, ...this truck is going to be incredible. Super impressed with your skills, ..and man that shop is CLEAN

Agreed, he must have an app where it erases all the clutter from the pictures, wow

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 03-10-2024, 10:30 AM

The frame is back from powder coating with a satin black finish. I've also been using a small toaster oven for some of the smaller parts using an Eastwood kit.

mr.mud1 · 03-10-2024, 10:37 AM

very nice,great work.the finished truck is going to be a knockout for sure.very nice work.

12-05-2021, 09:21 PM	#1
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 269	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 ... Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

01-02-2022, 09:07 PM	#2
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 269	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 I picked this up from RPM Transmissions over the holidays. It's a close ratio T56 magnum with a 2.66 first gear ratio and 0.63 sixth gear. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1 Last edited by Old_Truck_Fan; 01-02-2022 at 09:44 PM.

01-03-2022, 11:01 AM	#3
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 543	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Very nice Transmission, it will be fun to run through the gears ..... __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

01-13-2022, 09:11 AM	#4
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 627	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 subscribed, ...holy smokes you got some mad skills __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

08-07-2022, 08:58 AM	#5
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 543	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Wow, great idea, very well done, nice workmanship __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

11-13-2022, 11:33 AM	#6
layinrocker65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 521	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Any updates on this project? __________________ ‘53 GMC COE stock ‘53 Chevy 3100 LSA/TR6060 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=805949‘ '70 Chevy C10 LWB 350/sm465 ‘74 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3/4L80e, Vintage Air, Dakota Digital, US Mags

12-23-2022, 09:15 PM	#8
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 269	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 I test fit my carpet and found a few YouTube videos helpful for putting in the hole locations. I used a thin wall tube that was heated up using a propane torch. It made quick work of cutting through the carpet, backing and padding creating a nice OEM look. I also decided to go with a bed mat from Holley. It's specific to the truck so it hugs the contours perfectly. I just had to add in the hole for the fuel tank fill. I also modified the old choke knob with a magnet to hold the Terminator X 3.5 inch screen. When not in use everything looks factory. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

12-23-2022, 09:24 PM	#9
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 269	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 I almost have all the minor details sorted before tearing everything down, perfecting all the panel gaps and starting on paint and body work. I've been able to test out all the electrical systems including the Terminator X setup (minus starting the engine) and everything is functioning correctly. I think I have everything covered so that re-assembly is easy. Do you guys have any words of wisdom on what you wished you checked before everything was painted that I may have missed? Here are the last pics before I start tearing things back down. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

12-23-2022, 09:26 PM	#10
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 269	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 ... Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

08-11-2023, 09:35 AM	#11
Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 573	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 You have some serious skills sir. Absolut beauty of a truck.

08-13-2023, 10:02 AM	#12
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Incredible work on a beast of a truck. Can't wait to see it on its maiden voyage. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

10-12-2023, 04:37 PM	#13
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 632	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Master class in awesome! __________________ 1987 V20 farm-hand rescue 1998 C2500 lot-rot rescue

01-06-2024, 11:04 AM	#14
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 269	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Thanks for all the encouraging comments. I added in several 1/8 alignment holes between all the body panels for when things go back together. Using Cleco's seems to work out pretty nice. Everything is now fully disassembled and I just sent the frame and numerous other parts out for powder coating. Now I need to work on laying down that original 503 green paint code. I've got a quart of test paint to try out. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

01-10-2024, 12:42 PM	#15
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,453	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Can't go wrong with 503! Nice work, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

01-10-2024, 03:20 PM	#16
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 627	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Amazing!, ...this truck is going to be incredible. Super impressed with your skills, ..and man that shop is CLEAN __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th



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03-10-2024, 10:30 AM	#18
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 269	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 The frame is back from powder coating with a satin black finish. I've also been using a small toaster oven for some of the smaller parts using an Eastwood kit. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

03-10-2024, 10:37 AM	#19
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,598	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 very nice,great work.the finished truck is going to be a knockout for sure.very nice work.

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