Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10

[Old_Truck_Fan]

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[Old_Truck_Fan]

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.

[68 C10 Driver]

Originally Posted by BigBird05

What did you spray on the interior of the fire wall?

Sorry for seeing this so late. I sprayed on Lizard Skin Thermal and Sound Barrier to the inside of the cab. I have read about great results with this product and thought I would give it a shot. The sound deadening properties are great, the cab has a solid sound to it when you knock on it, totally removes that tinny sound. Great product, should also help keep the interior cooler in the summer as well.

[Old_Truck_Fan]

Next wave of parts.

[Jiggers72-GMC]

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

[KevinK7]

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

[Jiggers72-GMC]

Wow, great idea, very well done, nice workmanship

[layinrocker65]

Any updates on this project?

[Old_Truck_Fan]

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]

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]

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]

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[Stickman]

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

[cornerstone]

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

[Shifty One]

Master class in awesome!

[Old_Truck_Fan]

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]

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

[KevinK7]

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

[Jiggers72-GMC]

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]

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]

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

[chewychevy67]

The back bumper looks real nice.

[Old_Truck_Fan]

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

The back bumper looks real nice.

Thanks!

I finished up the inner fenders. The scallop work I did around the intercooler plumbing smoothed out nice. Checkout my test panel for the exterior paint. I think I've learned enough to tackle the shiny stuff. Wish me luck!

[KevinK7]

More incredible work, omg!
That black satin sheen looks absolutely perfect
This truck is gonna be amazing

[68 C10 Driver]

that color is the same I am using to paint my stepside. Great color!