![]() |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,656
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Made my seat track connecting rod today welding up a couple 3/16" rods. Tried to duplicate the factory setup as close as possible...
Should get the seat installed tomorrow, and start installing the fenders and grille.
__________________
Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Here
Posts: 5,484
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
That black and red looks so sharp. Almost wants to make me paint mine that way instead of red on red. Nice work.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,656
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
I agree. GM did some great things back then.
__________________
Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 | |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Houston,Tx
Posts: 780
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Quote:
__________________
1966 C10 Mary 1972 C10 Cheyenne "Betty" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847364 1976 C35 Sierra Grande "Mr. Harvey" 1979 C10 Silverado "The BIG TEN" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841339 1982 C10 Silverado "Lucy" C10 Club Texas -HMIC |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Hudson Valley, New York
Posts: 643
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
I've been following along, and as others noted that red interior looks amazing!
Definitely like the 2nd iteration of the seat upholstery, and the 'subtle' detail of the dash area painted black against all the red, ...man that thing pops! Awsome work , this truck is perfect ![]()
__________________
'68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 | |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,656
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Quote:
__________________
Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,656
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
This truck deserves more attention than I’ve been giving it. I just ran out of steam.
My 11-yo daughter is really wanting to drive it when she turns 16, so we decided we would work together to get it across the finish line. It’s sooo close… Today we installed the headlamps, wipers (OEM from the board that I buffed up), and bumper brackets. More to come soon hopefully.
__________________
Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,656
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
I got the inner fenders loosely installed.
Then I remembered this problem with the lower fender mounts. I am thinking I will try and see if I can redo what I removed. If anyone has any advice, I’m all ears. It’s the same on both sides. I know the correct repair is to replace the pillars, but I am not ready for that project. Before I disassembled the front end, it had these large concave washers installed by the PO, something like below.
__________________
Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,656
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
I do have these, I could try to carefully cut through just the outer layer of sheet metal, just wide enough to bolt these in. I think that will be a better interim solution.
__________________
Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,656
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
I got the fenders and grille bolted up loose today. I think the body lines will be ok for now without shimming the body and core support mounts.
__________________
Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,656
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
__________________
Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 | |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Hanover NJ
Posts: 4,160
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Quote:
![]()
__________________
Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 | |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Phx, AZ
Posts: 241
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Quote:
__________________
Scott 1970 C10 LWB-->SWB Under Construction https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847605 2014 2500HD DirtyMax|Daily Driver|Stock 2003 Tahoe Stock 1985 K5 5.3LS/4L60E|8Lug 4:56|3/4 Ton Front|14BFF Rear|Roll Cage|Dove-tailed & Bobbed |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Logansport,In
Posts: 546
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Love it!! The fact that your daughter is wanting help, even better!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,656
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Thanks guys
![]()
__________________
Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Proprietor of Dale's Corner
![]() Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vacaville , CA
Posts: 16,103
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Sounds good!
__________________
"Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,967
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Potato potato potato.....
![]()
__________________
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Azle,Texas
Posts: 2,248
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Sounds like it wants to beat up a F@rD!!!
__________________
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Florence, MS.
Posts: 110
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Sounds good. I like the SS caps. What wheels did you use?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,656
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Thanks. These are 15” wheel vintiques series 62, custom backspace.
__________________
Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2024
Location: Pleasanton CA
Posts: 188
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Love this truck! Nice job
And awesome to see you involving your kids.
__________________
1969 C10 Shortbed |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,656
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Thanks!
__________________
Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 387
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Your interior looks nice! Now I know what mine will look like since it also came from the factory in the same colors but mine did not have AC and mine will have cloth inserts in the bench seats.
Good job! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Turlock, CA
Posts: 8,656
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
Thanks!
Mine came with fawn interior originally but I like the red much better. I decided since I’m not going 100% factory I would make the seat match the door panels rather than the cloth inserts.
__________________
Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Murray, Kentucky
Posts: 3,483
|
Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb)
I'm assuming you had to lengthen the front wiring harness to run the headlight wiring inside of the front fender? Did you just splice them in or replace all wiring new? I've been thinking about doing this, it's a much cleaner look.
Nice work on your daughters truck! 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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|