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Tinkermc · 11-09-2012, 10:03 PM

nice 2 c some progress

VA72C10 · 11-14-2012, 09:50 PM

Got the roof almost finished but darkness set in. Found some other spots lower on the driprail to patch so I took care of those as well. It's now solidly welded and ready for me to transport back to my house. I will do the frame work/suspension/air ride/brakes there and get it running and driving. Then will put all the new sheetmetal on and drive it back to the body shop for final fitment and body work and then paint.
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VA72C10 · 11-14-2012, 09:52 PM

Also got the mar-k molding in today!

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Rusbuilt · 11-14-2012, 10:22 PM

Sweet bro!

Xeen · 11-14-2012, 11:56 PM

I'm dyin from withdrawl over here!
<twitch>

VA72C10 · 11-15-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeen

Oh heck yeah a 750 will give that big block some pep.
Are you putting a performance Cam in it also?

It's got a mild cam in it already. The po sent me the paperwork by mail and they were lost but I think I have the specs somewhere...

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Can't wait to see how yours comes along. It will be cool to have 2 accuair C10's in Midlo!! Mine is registered and should hit the road in a few weeks. I like the blue you are going with. I haven't read the entire thread but I think this body style looks great with a shortened rear end and super deep rear wheels 10-12" wide. If you going to lay it down low might as well get some hardcore wheels.

Plan is for 8- 8.5" front and 10" rear wheels pending what we can find...

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Originally Posted by Tinkermc

nice 2 c some progress

Thanks, progress will be better once I have it home...been a mixed blessing at the shop....great access to tools and free storage are awesome...but the distance from home and lack of access and no work in the rain really hurts progress....

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Sweet bro!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Xeen

I'm dyin from withdrawl over here!
<twitch>

In a few...

VA72C10 · 11-15-2012, 12:55 AM

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VA72C10 · 11-15-2012, 12:56 AM

Still needs some more grinding but it's getting there, solid, and rust is gone

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67ctener · 11-15-2012, 01:16 AM

Nice work, you gonna run stock suspension with bags in place of coils?
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VA72C10 · 11-15-2012, 01:58 AM

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Nice work, you gonna run stock suspension with bags in place of coils?
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Thanks!

Yes, bags will mount on the trailing arms in place of the coil springs at the rear and on cups in the lower control arms in the front. I'll be adding 2" blocks in the rear and 2 1/2" drop spindles in the front also. And a c-notch, super trac bar, shock relocators, sway bars, new shocks, new tie rods, ball joints, etc...

67ctener · 11-15-2012, 11:55 AM

Awesome I will deffineltly be following your build. You think you'll be able to air out without your diff hitting the bed? I'm also planning a big block in my 67 so I'm gonna gave to pay attention
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VA72C10 · 11-15-2012, 04:36 PM

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Awesome I will deffineltly be following your build. You think you'll be able to air out without your diff hitting the bed? I'm also planning a big block in my 67 so I'm gonna gave to pay attention
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There is a small bump stop in the center of the cnotch to prevent metal to metal contact there....my plan is to dump the bags slowly and see if that bumpstop will keep the diff from hitting the bedfloor....if it is too close or hitting, I will install a taller bumpstop. I am putting bag "hats" on the top of the bags so I don't think that will be an issue....
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67ctener · 11-15-2012, 06:19 PM

Nice keep us updated. I'm clods to scrapin my coils and putting bags in place I just don't want to have to cut into my bed floor. I'm runnin 4.5/7 static drop now but I just can't get bags out of my head
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VA72C10 · 11-18-2012, 10:36 PM

The Mar-K moldings are very nicely packaged and look nice and the clips look a lot better than the others I have seen....and they're Made in the USA!

VA72C10 · 11-18-2012, 10:51 PM

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Chvy2NV · 11-19-2012, 01:07 AM

Those are sweet!!!!

what these set you back??
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Maddoxdb · 11-19-2012, 10:02 AM

Nice trim!! I've heard nothing but good about mar-k trim. Love the 67-68 full trim!! Keep up the good work. Dustin
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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-19-2012, 01:45 PM

Damn that trim does look nice...

widewhite70 · 11-19-2012, 10:14 PM

I love that trim! wanted some of that for mine but it never worked out! I'm jealous lol

VA72C10 · 04-04-2013, 07:21 PM

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Zoomin · 12-03-2012, 05:39 PM

Is this project over and done? Updates??

VA72C10 · 12-03-2012, 07:31 PM

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Is this project over and done? Updates??

It's a long way from done

I've been traveling a lot and am going to bring the truck to the house to continue to work on it. With the new booth at the body shop, when I open the doors to get tools it drops the temp too low. I need to get the shop truck out of the garage first so it'll be a couple weeks then things will start up again
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**67cheby** · 12-03-2012, 07:34 PM

looking forward to it !

Tinkermc · 12-03-2012, 09:16 PM

will stay tuned

VA72C10 · 12-16-2012, 10:22 PM

Got all the accuair stuff in this week. Super nice products!!!

11-14-2012, 09:50 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Got the roof almost finished but darkness set in. Found some other spots lower on the driprail to patch so I took care of those as well. It's now solidly welded and ready for me to transport back to my house. I will do the frame work/suspension/air ride/brakes there and get it running and driving. Then will put all the new sheetmetal on and drive it back to the body shop for final fitment and body work and then paint. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 11-14-2012 at 10:27 PM.

11-14-2012, 09:52 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Also got the mar-k molding in today! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-14-2012, 10:22 PM	#4
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Sweet bro! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

11-14-2012, 11:56 PM	#5
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11-15-2012, 12:55 AM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Pics Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-09-2012, 10:03 PM	#1
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! nice 2 c some progress

11-15-2012, 12:56 AM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Still needs some more grinding but it's getting there, solid, and rust is gone Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-15-2012, 01:16 AM	#9
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Nice work, you gonna run stock suspension with bags in place of coils? Posted via Mobile Device

11-15-2012, 11:55 AM	#11
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Awesome I will deffineltly be following your build. You think you'll be able to air out without your diff hitting the bed? I'm also planning a big block in my 67 so I'm gonna gave to pay attention [size=1][i]Posted via Mobile Device[/

11-15-2012, 06:19 PM	#13
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Nice keep us updated. I'm clods to scrapin my coils and putting bags in place I just don't want to have to cut into my bed floor. I'm runnin 4.5/7 static drop now but I just can't get bags out of my head Posted via Mobile Device

11-18-2012, 10:36 PM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! The Mar-K moldings are very nicely packaged and look nice and the clips look a lot better than the others I have seen....and they're Made in the USA! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-18-2012, 10:51 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-19-2012, 01:07 AM	#16
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Those are sweet!!!! what these set you back?? Posted via Mobile Device

11-19-2012, 10:02 AM	#17
Maddoxdb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Elk city ok Posts: 891	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Nice trim!! I've heard nothing but good about mar-k trim. Love the 67-68 full trim!! Keep up the good work. Dustin Posted via Mobile Device

11-19-2012, 01:45 PM	#18
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11-19-2012, 10:14 PM	#19
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! I love that trim! wanted some of that for mine but it never worked out! I'm jealous lol __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

04-04-2013, 07:21 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Pics Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-03-2012, 05:39 PM	#21
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12-03-2012, 07:34 PM	#23
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12-03-2012, 09:16 PM	#24
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! will stay tuned

12-16-2012, 10:22 PM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air! Got all the accuair stuff in this week. Super nice products!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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