![]() |
![]() |
#226 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Thank you. It will hopefully start coming together quick. The boy is getting excited for sure.
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#227 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
I ordered a "smoothie" bumper for the rear of the truck a couple months ago. It finally came in the other day and looks real nice. This is the match to the front bumper I had previously purchased a few years ago.
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#228 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,981
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Can you get/post a pic of the inside (back-side)?
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#229 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
I have it boxed up and put away for now. I have used these in the past though and there is a tab welded on the inside of the bumper that your bolt slips into. The shoulder of the bolt holds it in place and it is then bolted to the factory brackets. Basically it is exactly the same as an original bumper but instead of the bolts shouldering through the bumper they rest on the tab.
Hope that makes sense - I will see about getting a picture this evening.
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#230 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,981
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Quote:
In retrospect, I should have just welded regular hardware to the plates on the inside vs the bumper face & the plate. The plates helped spread any impact load (which worked). But, since the bolt was still welded in the OE holes as well, they puckered when it was involved in a fender-bender. You know what they say about hind-sight....
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#231 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Quote:
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#232 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Here are the pics...
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#233 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,981
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Awesome & appreciated! What's your opinion of the bumper quality?
I know when I did my 74 & was looking for new bumpers the aftermarket stuff was crap (you could easily twist the bumper end-to-end). It took a while but I found OE units. I had OE units on my '89 dually until it got tagged in a p-lot. I was having a hard time finding another rear so I tried one of the LMC Premium units (along w/one of their Blazer gate panels). The aftermarket unit for that was as nice as my original OE unit. Weighed about the same & zero twist/flex end-to-end.
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#234 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Quote:
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#235 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Yesterday, we got the inside of the bed done. Came out pretty slick. Today, we finish sanded the bed sides and they will get sprayed on Tuesday.
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#236 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Azle,Texas
Posts: 2,248
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Looks as good as a brand new one piece floor. Do you still think you would have been money ahead if you bought a new floor?
__________________
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#237 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Thank you. I definitely would have been better off just buying a whole floor. This floor was all new, just came in two sections. Honestly though, the floor has been all done by my son. He cut it out, welded it back together, ground it down, filled it, and did 3-4 rounds of sanding it. It came out nice and it really is the one part that has been all him. That in and of itself, is probably worth it.
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#238 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Azle,Texas
Posts: 2,248
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
I totally forgot about that aspect... excellent point and so true.
__________________
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#239 | |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Hudson Valley, New York
Posts: 645
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Quote:
No doubt he will treasure this truck for many many years to come, due to lessons learned, but even more importantly........time spent with Dad ![]() That truck is truly something to be proud of on many fronts, for both you and your son ![]()
__________________
'68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#240 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Quote:
One of the biggest parts of this, for me, is him understanding and grasping his "Papa's" legacy.
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#241 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,981
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Quote:
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#242 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Yes sir, we're both blessed for sure.
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#243 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Western Colorado
Posts: 1,165
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
That is a slick bed floor, your son did a great job on it.
__________________
1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#244 |
Almost Satisfied
![]() Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 2,932
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Wow! From the old bed liner to this. A lot of work that he can be proud of for sure.
__________________
1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#245 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Thank you both. They are painting the outside of the bed today while I'm stuck at work. Hoping I will get some pics at some point.
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#246 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
I’ll get some better pictures when I can. From what I’m told, it came out great and is really straight. Pretty happy about that, because it was pretty rough.
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#247 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,981
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Looks good from here. 🤓👌
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#248 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
I just ran down to the shop and snapped a few pics. It still needs to be color sanded but looks pretty good.
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#249 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
Continued:
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#250 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Farmington NM
Posts: 655
|
Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed
One more:
__________________
Former Build (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724379 (SOLD) Current Built (68 c10 swb): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=787712 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|