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FrankieD · 04-04-2012, 08:50 AM

Teach the girl friend the finer points of sanding tell her it will help you grow closer and she will feel like she is helping with the build. Then she can move on to the body when you are watching NASCAR and bring her a beer once and a while to show you care.

gringoloco · 04-04-2012, 09:57 AM

At least all that body work leaves you with silky smooth fingers- and as a bonus, if you get arrested, they can't print you...

Bennett68C10 · 04-04-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankieD

Teach the girl friend the finer points of sanding tell her it will help you grow closer and she will feel like she is helping with the build. Then she can move on to the body when you are watching NASCAR and bring her a beer once and a while to show you care.

Lol I'm just glad my wife is down with me building this truck and doesn't mind me spending money on it whenever I can.
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Bennett68C10 · 04-04-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

At least all that body work leaves you with silky smooth fingers- and as a bonus, if you get arrested, they can't print you...

Lol my problem is after a day of sanding I can't even feel my fingers, especially the small curvy areas on the doors
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Bennett68C10 · 04-15-2012, 10:23 PM

Well not much more to report, doors are almost ready for first coat of primer. It has been really slow going as I only have 1 day a week to work on my project.
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mcbassin · 04-15-2012, 10:34 PM

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Well not much more to report, doors are almost ready for first coat of primer. It has been really slow going as I only have 1 day a week to work on my project.

I hear you on the slow progress. I know exactly what you're talking about. I will be starting on my doors soon I hope.

Bennett68C10 · 04-16-2012, 07:44 AM

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I hear you on the slow progress. I know exactly what you're talking about. I will be starting on my doors soon I hope.

Yeah it sucks not to have time to work on my project but it will get done eventually

Bennett68C10 · 04-28-2012, 10:12 AM

A few pics from last weekend. My brother borrowed a rotisserie from his neighbor, so we made up some brackets and bolted my cab to it. Sorry for the bad quality pictures, my iphone didn't mix well with the garage lights

raull · 04-28-2012, 09:16 PM

thats cool , it sure its an easy way to work on the cab !!!!!!!

Bennett68C10 · 04-28-2012, 11:12 PM

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thats cool , it sure its an easy way to work on the cab !!!!!!!

Yeah we have a lot of welding to finish on the floor so we figured this would make it easier to do.
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Bennett68C10 · 05-01-2012, 06:36 AM

This weekend I scraped 40 years worth of undercoating off the bottom of my cab. I then hit it with a wirewheel to clean it up. Its now ready to finish welding, install my high hump and paint.

raull · 05-01-2012, 08:44 AM

wow that's clean , need your address so i can send you mine !!! lol

Bennett68C10 · 05-01-2012, 03:36 PM

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wow that's clean , need your address so i can send you mine !!! lol

You got that reversed buddy I'm going to send mine to you

71Sleeper · 05-01-2012, 03:39 PM

[QUOTE=Bennett--G4L;5340743]A few pics from last weekend. My brother borrowed a rotisserie from his neighbor, so we made up some brackets and bolted my cab to it.

Project made easy. Should have that cab in great shape in no time. Looks good!

mcbassin · 05-01-2012, 04:13 PM

Very nice Keith! I'm jealous you have a rotisserie. I would love to have one for what I'm doing on my cab right now. You don't have much rust to deal with huh? You have to love that 40year old under coat! I have been there done that. Keep up the hard work.

Bennett68C10 · 05-01-2012, 07:27 PM

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Very nice Keith! I'm jealous you have a rotisserie. I would love to have one for what I'm doing on my cab right now. You don't have much rust to deal with huh? You have to love that 40year old under coat! I have been there done that. Keep up the hard work.

Thanks Mike, I replaced all the rusty areas like the cab supports, rockers, parts of the floors and the cab corners 2 years ago when I got the truck. Now we just need to finish welding the floor and get it painted and coated in bedliner.
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Bennett68C10 · 05-01-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

A few pics from last weekend. My brother borrowed a rotisserie from his neighbor, so we made up some brackets and bolted my cab to it.

Project made easy. Should have that cab in great shape in no time. Looks good!

Thanks I just wish I had more time to work on this project, I can't wait to get some body panels on it so it looks like a truck again.
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Bennett68C10 · 05-12-2012, 04:32 PM

Finally got my Porterbuilt Tubular Arms out of the boxes and painted them. I used a red scuff pad to clean them up, then hit them with some etching primer and painted them with gloss black chassis paint. I'm excited I can't wait to get my front suspension done.

Bennett68C10 · 05-12-2012, 04:38 PM

I decided to replace my stock 700r4 with a rebuilt th400 built for 500 horsepower from a local rebuilder. I know that 700r4 would never be able to handle my BBC. It was black so I painted it chevy orange to match my engine. Also picked up some accessories for it. TCI Breakaway 2600 stall converter, Milodon Stainless Mesh dipstick and a Polished Aluminum Pan to match my Flywheel Cover. Hope to get everything installed next weekend and placed in the frame. Will be selling my 700r4 after that.

**67cheby** · 05-12-2012, 04:38 PM

great job

Bennett68C10 · 05-12-2012, 04:43 PM

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great job

Thanks Mike, seeing all the progress you got done on yours motivated me to get some work done

raull · 05-13-2012, 11:36 AM

fun fun fun !!!! lets get moving buddy !!!!

mcbassin · 05-13-2012, 02:11 PM

Looking good! Keep it up.

custompaint870 · 05-13-2012, 02:16 PM

Nice job!

Bennett68C10 · 05-13-2012, 08:08 PM

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fun fun fun !!!! lets get moving buddy !!!!

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Looking good! Keep it up.

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Originally Posted by custompaint870

Nice job!

Thanks guys I'm have freed up some more time to work on this project on the weekends so now I can get 2 days worth of work done instead of just 1. Hopefully I can get this moving along
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04-04-2012, 08:50 AM	#351
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Teach the girl friend the finer points of sanding tell her it will help you grow closer and she will feel like she is helping with the build. Then she can move on to the body when you are watching NASCAR and bring her a beer once and a while to show you care. __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

04-04-2012, 09:57 AM	#352
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04-15-2012, 10:23 PM	#355
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Well not much more to report, doors are almost ready for first coat of primer. It has been really slow going as I only have 1 day a week to work on my project. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

04-28-2012, 10:12 AM	#358
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB A few pics from last weekend. My brother borrowed a rotisserie from his neighbor, so we made up some brackets and bolted my cab to it. Sorry for the bad quality pictures, my iphone didn't mix well with the garage lights Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

04-28-2012, 09:16 PM	#359
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB thats cool , it sure its an easy way to work on the cab !!!!!!! __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

05-01-2012, 06:36 AM	#361
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB This weekend I scraped 40 years worth of undercoating off the bottom of my cab. I then hit it with a wirewheel to clean it up. Its now ready to finish welding, install my high hump and paint. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-01-2012, 08:44 AM	#362
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB wow that's clean , need your address so i can send you mine !!! lol __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

05-01-2012, 03:39 PM	#364
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB [QUOTE=Bennett--G4L;5340743]A few pics from last weekend. My brother borrowed a rotisserie from his neighbor, so we made up some brackets and bolted my cab to it. Project made easy. Should have that cab in great shape in no time. Looks good! __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

05-01-2012, 04:13 PM	#365
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Very nice Keith! I'm jealous you have a rotisserie. I would love to have one for what I'm doing on my cab right now. You don't have much rust to deal with huh? You have to love that 40year old under coat! I have been there done that. Keep up the hard work. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-12-2012, 04:32 PM	#368
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Finally got my Porterbuilt Tubular Arms out of the boxes and painted them. I used a red scuff pad to clean them up, then hit them with some etching primer and painted them with gloss black chassis paint. I'm excited I can't wait to get my front suspension done. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-12-2012, 04:38 PM	#369
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I decided to replace my stock 700r4 with a rebuilt th400 built for 500 horsepower from a local rebuilder. I know that 700r4 would never be able to handle my BBC. It was black so I painted it chevy orange to match my engine. Also picked up some accessories for it. TCI Breakaway 2600 stall converter, Milodon Stainless Mesh dipstick and a Polished Aluminum Pan to match my Flywheel Cover. Hope to get everything installed next weekend and placed in the frame. Will be selling my 700r4 after that. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-12-2012, 04:38 PM	#370
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB great job __________________ 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

05-13-2012, 11:36 AM	#372
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB fun fun fun !!!! lets get moving buddy !!!! __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

05-13-2012, 02:11 PM	#373
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good! Keep it up. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-13-2012, 02:16 PM	#374
custompaint870 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: De Queen, AR Posts: 56	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice job! __________________ Check out my 72 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523099



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