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Bennett68C10 · 02-23-2012, 09:17 AM

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Nice pile of parts you got in from Nate. I hope to upgrade my suspension one of these days. I just want to get it on the road right now.

I hear you on the welding cutting fitting .....repeat. It's a never ending deal. You have done a bunch of the same stuff I have been fighting for the last two months in my free time.

I had the same plan Mike, get the truck done and on the road with the static drop but the Porterbuilt bug bit me

. Now i'm going to end up modifying my rear suspension so it will sit a little lower as well.

CC69Rat · 02-23-2012, 03:47 PM

I was noticing yesterday my full length headers are going to be a little low for my truck as it is now.. I might just have to go PB cross member and might as well do arms, and bags, and frame supports, .. while I have the cab off, right? then run my exhaust through the frame and just do it right.

My plan is to fire my BB on the Magnaflows I have now then move them over to my GMC and go with something different for the 68. We'll see how it pans out but I think I might have to go to a midlength on my BB. you said you're were Chevelle headers, correct?

Bennett68C10 · 02-23-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

I was noticing yesterday my full length headers are going to be a little low for my truck as it is now.. I might just have to go PB cross member and might as well do arms, and bags, and frame supports, .. while I have the cab off, right? then run my exhaust through the frame and just do it right.

My plan is to fire my BB on the Magnaflows I have now then move them over to my GMC and go with something different for the 68. We'll see how it pans out but I think I might have to go to a midlength on my BB. you said you're were Chevelle headers, correct?

Chad if your planning on changing the trailing arm crossmember then you should definitely do that while your cab is off. It would make life alot easier on you. I'm going to be changing mine out pretty soon too, well that is once I decide to order one.

My headers are Hedman Elite 68618. They are mid-length headers for a 70 Chevelle. They fit perfect with my 68-71 frame mounts but I did have to trim the frame a little on the passenger side. I knew I wanted to eventually bag this truck so that's why I went with the mid-lengths from the start.
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Bennett68C10 · 02-25-2012, 09:59 PM

Just ordered my very own set of Slosh Tubz

Getting myself setup now for oneday when I can actually afford a dropmember.
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gringoloco · 02-26-2012, 11:03 AM

Nice! I like the direction this is going

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Bennett68C10 · 02-26-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice! I like the direction this is going

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Thanks, I don't think my wallet likes the direction this build is going lol. I'm finally doing what I wanted to do to the truck when I first got it but couldn't afford it.
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**67cheby** · 02-26-2012, 11:22 PM

I like the direction it's going !!! Thanks man !!
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Bennett68C10 · 02-26-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

I like the direction it's going !!! Thanks man !!
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Thank you Mike, I wanted those tubz since the first time I seen them.
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Bennett68C10 · 03-02-2012, 11:49 PM

Called up Mr. Porterbuilt today and ordered my Firewall filler plates along with a little surprise

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Redhouse · 03-03-2012, 10:33 AM

Is it a dropmember??

**67cheby** · 03-03-2012, 11:35 AM

oh......do tell !!

Bennett68C10 · 03-03-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Redhouse

Is it a dropmember??

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

oh......do tell !!

I'll let you guys know in about 4 weeks

raull · 03-04-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

I'll let you guys know in about 4 weeks

not fair

Bennett68C10 · 03-04-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by raull

not fair

Ok Ok I can't keep a secret lol, it is a Dropmember but not for the front. I ordered a Mild Rear Dropmember. I really liked the fact that I only have to raise the bed floor 5 inches to cover the notch. This way my bed floor will still have a stock look to it just a little raised.
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Splash4195 · 03-04-2012, 09:37 PM

Nice truck! Can't wait to see if finished!

Bennett68C10 · 03-04-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Splash4195

Nice truck! Can't wait to see if finished!

Thank you I can't wait till it is finished too
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**67cheby** · 03-04-2012, 10:49 PM

Sweet!
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Bennett68C10 · 03-04-2012, 11:05 PM

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Sweet!
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Thanks Mike, I have been looking for something between mildly bagged with a c-notch and a huge step notch. Then porterbuilt came out with this mild kit and I was sold.
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raull · 03-06-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Ok Ok I can't keep a secret lol, it is a Dropmember but not for the front. I ordered a Mild Rear Dropmember. I really liked the fact that I only have to raise the bed floor 5 inches to cover the notch. This way my bed floor will still have a stock look to it just a little raised.
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yeeessss !!! gona be sweet !!!

Bennett68C10 · 03-06-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by raull

yeeessss !!! gona be sweet !!!

Thanks Raull, I have to stop making changes to it so I can try to finish it

Bennett68C10 · 03-10-2012, 09:19 AM

Got my Slosh Tubz in the other day. Really nice quality, thanks Mike. It's funny when I brought the giant box in the house my Fiance was like "Did you buy a Human"

I was like no they are just my Slosh Tubz. She asked me what they were, I told her my new inner fenders. She was like what is that, I told her nevermind its parts for my truck

Some Pics.

TXPinstriper · 03-10-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Got my Slosh Tubz in the other day. Really nice quality, thanks Mike. It's funny when I brought the giant box in the house my Fiance was like "Did you buy a Human"

I was like no they are just my Slosh Tubz. She asked me what they were, I told her my new inner fenders. She was like what is that, I told her nevermind its parts for my truck

Some Pics.

Those look killer....

coggonobrien · 03-10-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Got my Slosh Tubz in the other day. Really nice quality, thanks Mike. It's funny when I brought the giant box in the house my Fiance was like "Did you buy a Human"

I was like no they are just my Slosh Tubz. She asked me what they were, I told her my new inner fenders. She was like what is that, I told her nevermind its parts for my truck

Some Pics.

are those just a taller fender then the stocks?

FrankieD · 03-06-2012, 12:38 PM

Nice work I am kind of wishing I had a short bed but I will take the long bed over dealing with rust. I am thinking about running my exhaust through the cross member too, did you have to reinforce it after you cut the holes? I am thinking about 5” holes and using 2.5” exhaust out the back.

Bennett68C10 · 03-06-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankieD

Nice work I am kind of wishing I had a short bed but I will take the long bed over dealing with rust. I am thinking about running my exhaust through the cross member too, did you have to reinforce it after you cut the holes? I am thinking about 5” holes and using 2.5” exhaust out the back.

Yeah I wish i didn't have to deal with rust. My truck would have been done 2 years ago if it wasn't for all the rust repair. I reinforced the trailing arm crossmember with 3.5" pipe after the holes were cut out. You definetly want to put some strength back into crossmember after you do it.

02-23-2012, 03:47 PM	#2
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I was noticing yesterday my full length headers are going to be a little low for my truck as it is now.. I might just have to go PB cross member and might as well do arms, and bags, and frame supports, .. while I have the cab off, right? then run my exhaust through the frame and just do it right. My plan is to fire my BB on the Magnaflows I have now then move them over to my GMC and go with something different for the 68. We'll see how it pans out but I think I might have to go to a midlength on my BB. you said you're were Chevelle headers, correct? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-25-2012, 09:59 PM	#4
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Just ordered my very own set of Slosh Tubz Getting myself setup now for oneday when I can actually afford a dropmember. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-26-2012, 11:03 AM	#5
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice! I like the direction this is going Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-26-2012, 11:22 PM	#7
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I like the direction it's going !!! Thanks man !! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-02-2012, 11:49 PM	#9
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Called up Mr. Porterbuilt today and ordered my Firewall filler plates along with a little surprise Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-03-2012, 10:33 AM	#10
Redhouse Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Roxboro NC Posts: 43	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Is it a dropmember??

03-03-2012, 11:35 AM	#11
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB oh......do tell !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-04-2012, 09:37 PM	#15
Splash4195 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 341	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice truck! Can't wait to see if finished!

03-04-2012, 10:49 PM	#17
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Sweet! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-10-2012, 09:19 AM	#21
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Got my Slosh Tubz in the other day. Really nice quality, thanks Mike. It's funny when I brought the giant box in the house my Fiance was like "Did you buy a Human" I was like no they are just my Slosh Tubz. She asked me what they were, I told her my new inner fenders. She was like what is that, I told her nevermind its parts for my truck Some Pics. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-06-2012, 12:38 PM	#24
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice work I am kind of wishing I had a short bed but I will take the long bed over dealing with rust. I am thinking about running my exhaust through the cross member too, did you have to reinforce it after you cut the holes? I am thinking about 5” holes and using 2.5” exhaust out the back. __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/



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