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TA_C10 · 06-08-2020, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaroguy

A couple weeks ago I installed some LED Taillights I bought from Brothers. They are the sequential type and I think they look pretty cool. I also did their LED side markers. I ended up having to add a ground wire to the housing to make everything function properly. Just wanted to upload a video showing them.
https://youtu.be/iK8XLAqZQnw

Nice, it's looking great. And I have not been able to see those taillights in action yet. I bought a pair myself and was anxious to do a bench test with them. Now I don't need to

**MDPotter** · 06-08-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaroguy

My son has been body working the front fenders and grille for the last week or so. Today he sent me this picture and said, "This fender is some of the best sanding that I have ever done!"

He actually does pretty stinking good at this stuff. He's had a good teacher but he definitely has a knack for it.

That's awesome. It sounds like he's found a lot of pride in this truck and learned a lot of skills. And I can tell you're proud of him.

Camaroguy · 06-08-2020, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TA_C10

Nice, it's looking great. And I have not been able to see those taillights in action yet. I bought a pair myself and was anxious to do a bench test with them. Now I don't need to

They aren’t bad. We will see how they hold up but for the price, it was worth a shot.

Camaroguy · 06-08-2020, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MDPotter

That's awesome. It sounds like he's found a lot of pride in this truck and learned a lot of skills. And I can tell you're proud of him.

He’s definitely getting excited. I am proud of him for sure. He’s a good kid.

Camaroguy · 06-13-2020, 04:53 PM

Short day today. My son had his wisdom teeth pulled on Thursday and his momma wasn’t on board with him working today. I spent a few hours mounting and wiring the Dakota Digital speedometer converter. I still need to take it for a drive to program it, but as of now, all the gauges work.

Camaroguy · 06-17-2020, 02:31 PM

This morning they got the fenders, cowl panel and grille in paint. Hopefully this thing will look like a truck by this weekend.

**MDPotter** · 06-17-2020, 03:11 PM

Home stretch!

**Kronald_70GMC** · 06-17-2020, 03:14 PM

Well I'm excited to see a finished truck here so I can only imagine how you are feeling.

Camaroguy · 06-17-2020, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MDPotter

Home stretch!

- Yes sir!

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Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

Well I'm excited to see a finished truck here so I can only imagine how you are feeling.

- I am mostly ready to stop buying stuff. No seriously, I am really excited.

Camaroguy · 06-18-2020, 10:57 AM

My son just sent me this picture and I thought I would throw it up here just because. I cannot wait to get this thing put back together......

Camaroguy · 06-18-2020, 11:58 AM

Another picture he sent. Both he and my nephew starting bodywork on their hoods today.

cornerstone · 06-18-2020, 12:35 PM

That’s so cool that it runs in the family.

Camaroguy · 06-18-2020, 03:35 PM

Just got a couple pics from the guy I found to cut some new glass. Getting this done was actually a sigh of relief. Between coronavirus and the fact it was one piece, I was starting to get concerned I wouldn't be able to replace it. I definitely overpaid ($370) considering the whole kit with glass is $399 new. Unfortunately, I couldn't get anyone to answer the phone at the company that sells them.

Camaroguy · 06-19-2020, 06:20 PM

Fenders, grille, and cowl panel are on. Also did one of those screens under the cowl panel. If you haven’t seen one of these, seems like money well spent to me.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 06-19-2020, 06:27 PM

Those screens do look slick. My dad put one on his 69 and I'm definitely planning to do the same. The truck looks fantastic by the way. Good work

**MDPotter** · 06-19-2020, 07:09 PM

I agree on the screen - keeps the trash out.

Looking good! You just need a hood now!

Camaroguy · 06-19-2020, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

Those screens do look slick. My dad put one on his 69 and I'm definitely planning to do the same. The truck looks fantastic by the way. Good work

Thank you.

Camaroguy · 06-19-2020, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MDPotter

I agree on the screen - keeps the trash out.

Looking good! You just need a hood now!

And a tailgate. And headlights. And door glass. And color sand and buff the bed sides. And color sand and buff the fenders. All kidding aside, probably 2-3 weeks left.

Camaroguy · 06-20-2020, 06:54 PM

Took a few more steps forward.

Camaroguy · 06-20-2020, 07:54 PM

One more...

SCOTI · 06-20-2020, 08:54 PM

Man that thing is looking GREAT!

Camaroguy · 06-21-2020, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Man that thing is looking GREAT!

Thank you!

TA_C10 · 06-21-2020, 12:47 PM

Agreed, it really does look good. Colors pop and everything else enhances that.

Camaroguy · 06-21-2020, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TA_C10

Agreed, it really does look good. Colors pop and everything else enhances that.

Thank you. I’m super excited. It’s coming together nicely. I’m really wanting to change the wheels now too.

cornerstone · 06-21-2020, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaroguy

I’m really wanting to change the wheels now too.

What style and size do you have in mind?

06-13-2020, 04:53 PM	#280
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Short day today. My son had his wisdom teeth pulled on Thursday and his momma wasn’t on board with him working today. I spent a few hours mounting and wiring the Dakota Digital speedometer converter. I still need to take it for a drive to program it, but as of now, all the gauges work. Attached Images __________________ 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

06-17-2020, 02:31 PM	#281
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed This morning they got the fenders, cowl panel and grille in paint. Hopefully this thing will look like a truck by this weekend. Attached Images __________________ 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

06-17-2020, 03:11 PM	#282
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Home stretch! __________________ 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

06-17-2020, 03:14 PM	#283
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 964	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Well I'm excited to see a finished truck here so I can only imagine how you are feeling. __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

06-18-2020, 10:57 AM	#285
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed My son just sent me this picture and I thought I would throw it up here just because. I cannot wait to get this thing put back together...... Attached Images __________________ 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

06-18-2020, 11:58 AM	#286
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Another picture he sent. Both he and my nephew starting bodywork on their hoods today. Attached Images __________________ 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

06-18-2020, 12:35 PM	#287
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed That’s so cool that it runs in the family. __________________ 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.

06-18-2020, 03:35 PM	#288
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Just got a couple pics from the guy I found to cut some new glass. Getting this done was actually a sigh of relief. Between coronavirus and the fact it was one piece, I was starting to get concerned I wouldn't be able to replace it. I definitely overpaid ($370) considering the whole kit with glass is $399 new. Unfortunately, I couldn't get anyone to answer the phone at the company that sells them. Attached Images __________________ 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

06-19-2020, 06:20 PM	#289
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Fenders, grille, and cowl panel are on. Also did one of those screens under the cowl panel. If you haven’t seen one of these, seems like money well spent to me. Attached Images __________________ 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

06-19-2020, 06:27 PM	#290
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 964	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Those screens do look slick. My dad put one on his 69 and I'm definitely planning to do the same. The truck looks fantastic by the way. Good work __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

06-19-2020, 07:09 PM	#291
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed I agree on the screen - keeps the trash out. Looking good! You just need a hood now! __________________ 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

06-20-2020, 06:54 PM	#294
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Took a few more steps forward. Attached Images __________________ 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

06-20-2020, 07:54 PM	#295
Camaroguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 655	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed One more... Attached Images __________________ 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

06-20-2020, 08:54 PM	#296
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,027	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Man that thing is looking GREAT! __________________ 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.*

06-21-2020, 12:47 PM	#298
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: Son's 68 c10 Short Bed Agreed, it really does look good. Colors pop and everything else enhances that. __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".



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