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**Old_Truck_Fan** · 07-01-2012, 08:50 AM

More progress pictures...

suspect · 07-01-2012, 11:10 AM

look at you rockin the baer brakes! your frame looks nice. you also do some awesome sheet metal work, i wish my cab corners turned out that nice. i'm going to be running around here throwing fits now. really curious to see it completed.

Tinkermc · 07-01-2012, 12:15 PM

lookin very nice

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 07-08-2012, 09:49 PM

Thanks for all of the encouragement. I finally got one of my NOS rocker panels installed.

ChuckDriver · 07-09-2012, 07:49 PM

Nicely done!!

Tinkermc · 07-09-2012, 08:09 PM

lookin good

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 09-03-2012, 05:04 PM

I put a little primer on my completed rocker panel installation and decided to take a picture with some of the larger pieces I removed. I also started in on the driver's side. Now that I have some experience under my belt things are moving faster the second time around.

Low Elco · 09-03-2012, 06:10 PM

Superb looking work, and great frame! But truck schmuck, I want that cart! That's awesome!

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 03-10-2013, 06:46 PM

Finally got rid of the rust on the driver’s side and have started to build my way back out.

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 07-09-2013, 09:00 PM

I'll have some more truck progress pictures to post in the next couple of weeks. I have been making progress on house/yard work lately. I've also got a new toy that has been distracting as well. I finally got a crate engine for my project but a Camaro was wrapped around it.

STOCKISH · 07-09-2013, 10:49 PM

Amazing work on the rust repair on the cab. Hope mine turns out that well. The ZL1 is sick as well. Keep up the nice work man.

SeTx67 · 07-10-2013, 07:22 AM

Love the ZL1
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STOCKISH · 07-12-2013, 08:24 PM

Hows the drivers side coming along?

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 10-02-2013, 06:02 PM

I was able to finish weld and smooth the driver side floor board. Up next are repairing the kick panel and door pillars.

Xeen · 10-02-2013, 09:46 PM

Your metalwork is outstanding, I really enjoy watching your build.

ChuckDriver · 10-02-2013, 09:52 PM

Great job!!

eagleuh1 · 10-02-2013, 10:14 PM

I haven't seen a torch in any of your pictures, so what kind of welder are you using, and why are you hiding it? I like the way your weld beads look. I tigged mine in, but had more heat area at the welds. Whens the crate engine getting pulled from the donor? I wanta be there when it happens. Trucks looking good. Jim

STOCKISH · 10-02-2013, 10:30 PM

Turned out amazing! Would you mind telling me/us how you metal finish everything. I seem to have the hardest time getting my repairs to look any where near that nice.

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 10-06-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by eagleuh1

I haven't seen a torch in any of your pictures, so what kind of welder are you using, and why are you hiding it? I like the way your weld beads look. I tigged mine in, but had more heat area at the welds. Whens the crate engine getting pulled from the donor? I wanta be there when it happens. Trucks looking good. Jim

Here is a picture of my MIG welder. It's a Handler 187 by Hobart. I have used it for 99% of my build and it works very well. I like to use 0.024 inch wire for sheet metal.

I also have a Lincoln 185 TIG welder that I only use when I can take the part over to my welding bench. Even then I typically just use it for welding on flat sections that I will need to hammer and dolly later. I really enjoy TIG welding but I like how quick and easy the MIG welder is especially when you are in awkward positions.

I'm still debating the engine choice but I am going with LS power.

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 10-06-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeen

Your metalwork is outstanding, I really enjoy watching your build.

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Great job!!

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Turned out amazing! Would you mind telling me/us how you metal finish everything. I seem to have the hardest time getting my repairs to look any where near that nice.

Thanks for all of the encouragement! I'll be sure to capture a more detailed look at the cab corner installation on this side of the truck to give you an idea of how I work things from start to finish.

Xeen · 10-06-2013, 06:55 PM

You already have your go baby go machine so a great choice for your truck would be the 5.3L Vortec w/4l60e and 3.42:1 gear.

eagleuh1 · 10-10-2013, 11:25 PM

I second the 5.3/ 4l60e. Good milage, available at reasonable prices, and plenty of pow.er for hauling stuff. Unless you just want to go really, really fast .

Ghostryder79 · 10-11-2013, 03:10 AM

I'm in on this. Looks like I could learn a thing or two. Awesome work

swamp rat · 10-13-2013, 02:14 AM

Your doing some real nice work on the rust repair. First time to your build, my eye caught your title "Financial Burden" I can relate, i was thinking i should have named my trucks thread "Going Broke"

keep up the good work!

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 04-30-2014, 08:08 PM

It has been a while since I have published an update. I'm glad this brutal winter weather is behind us so I can get some work done! Here are some more images of the driver side progress.

07-01-2012, 08:50 AM	#26
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 271	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 More progress pictures... Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

07-01-2012, 11:10 AM	#27
suspect Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 692	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 look at you rockin the baer brakes! your frame looks nice. you also do some awesome sheet metal work, i wish my cab corners turned out that nice. i'm going to be running around here throwing fits now. really curious to see it completed. __________________ Daniel 68 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503594 Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

07-01-2012, 12:15 PM	#28
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 lookin very nice

07-08-2012, 09:49 PM	#29
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 271	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Thanks for all of the encouragement. I finally got one of my NOS rocker panels installed. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

07-09-2012, 07:49 PM	#30
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Nicely done!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

07-09-2012, 08:09 PM	#31
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 lookin good

09-03-2012, 05:04 PM	#32
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 271	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 I put a little primer on my completed rocker panel installation and decided to take a picture with some of the larger pieces I removed. I also started in on the driver's side. Now that I have some experience under my belt things are moving faster the second time around. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

09-03-2012, 06:10 PM	#33
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Superb looking work, and great frame! But truck schmuck, I want that cart! That's awesome! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-10-2013, 06:46 PM	#34
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 271	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Finally got rid of the rust on the driver’s side and have started to build my way back out. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

07-09-2013, 09:00 PM	#35
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 271	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 I'll have some more truck progress pictures to post in the next couple of weeks. I have been making progress on house/yard work lately. I've also got a new toy that has been distracting as well. I finally got a crate engine for my project but a Camaro was wrapped around it. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

07-09-2013, 10:49 PM	#36
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Amazing work on the rust repair on the cab. Hope mine turns out that well. The ZL1 is sick as well. Keep up the nice work man. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-10-2013, 07:22 AM	#37
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Love the ZL1 Posted via Mobile Device

07-12-2013, 08:24 PM	#38
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Hows the drivers side coming along? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-02-2013, 06:02 PM	#39
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 271	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 I was able to finish weld and smooth the driver side floor board. Up next are repairing the kick panel and door pillars. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

10-02-2013, 09:46 PM	#40
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Your metalwork is outstanding, I really enjoy watching your build. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build



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10-02-2013, 09:52 PM	#41
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Great job!! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

10-02-2013, 10:14 PM	#42
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 I haven't seen a torch in any of your pictures, so what kind of welder are you using, and why are you hiding it? I like the way your weld beads look. I tigged mine in, but had more heat area at the welds. Whens the crate engine getting pulled from the donor? I wanta be there when it happens. Trucks looking good. Jim

10-02-2013, 10:30 PM	#43
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Turned out amazing! Would you mind telling me/us how you metal finish everything. I seem to have the hardest time getting my repairs to look any where near that nice. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-06-2013, 06:55 PM	#46
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 You already have your go baby go machine so a great choice for your truck would be the 5.3L Vortec w/4l60e and 3.42:1 gear. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

10-10-2013, 11:25 PM	#47
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 I second the 5.3/ 4l60e. Good milage, available at reasonable prices, and plenty of pow.er for hauling stuff. Unless you just want to go really, really fast .

10-11-2013, 03:10 AM	#48
Ghostryder79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SV, AZ Posts: 86	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 I'm in on this. Looks like I could learn a thing or two. Awesome work __________________ 2007 VW GTI - SOLD, 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Hemi 4x4 - TRADED (POS), 2006 Silverado 2500 Dirtymax, 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R (wrecked), 2006 SV650, 2015 ZX-6R 1968 C10 CST LWB "..... Long beds are like the slightly chubbier sisters to the hot chick, still cute with a lot more to like. hahahaha!" - OrtegaMotor

10-13-2013, 02:14 AM	#49
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 Your doing some real nice work on the rust repair. First time to your build, my eye caught your title "Financial Burden" I can relate, i was thinking i should have named my trucks thread "Going Broke" keep up the good work! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

04-30-2014, 08:08 PM	#50
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 271	Re: Project "Financial Burden": 1968 SWB C10 It has been a while since I have published an update. I'm glad this brutal winter weather is behind us so I can get some work done! Here are some more images of the driver side progress. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

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