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Bennett68C10 · 01-31-2011, 08:14 PM

Got my brake lines done this past weekend

Front:

Bennett68C10 · 01-31-2011, 08:15 PM

Rear:

RCbowtie69 · 02-02-2011, 09:09 PM

making progress ,nice keep the pictures coming

67chevy1series · 02-02-2011, 10:07 PM

LOOKS GOOD!~did your truck come with buckets??????

RaceAGMC · 02-02-2011, 10:23 PM

Nice looking project, I'll be following this one. I'm sure it will be as nice as your red one or nicer.

Bennett68C10 · 02-02-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

LOOKS GOOD!~did your truck come with buckets??????

Yeah but not the original buckets, i wish it had though. It came with some ratty old buckets i think out of a camaro or something.

Bennett68C10 · 02-02-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

making progress ,nice keep the pictures coming

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Originally Posted by RaceAGMC

Nice looking project, I'll be following this one. I'm sure it will be as nice as your red one or nicer.

Thanks guys, i finally feel like i'm having some progress with this build. It is slow going but i will get there someday

67chevy1series · 02-02-2011, 11:24 PM

oh ok to bad are you gonna get some? people dog them but they are so comfy that i actually fell asleep in mine! long story......

Bennett68C10 · 02-02-2011, 11:32 PM

Yeah i scored these power leather buckets for $40 at a local swap meet last fall. Guy i bought them from said they were out of an Infiniti. I'll run these for now then maybe someday put in some period correct buddy buckets.

67chevy1series · 02-02-2011, 11:36 PM

ya if you dont need them then cover all the inner bolts because the buckets only use the two outer bolt holes on both sides i would have done it tio mine but i got the buckets after the floor was painted..

CheyenneShop · 02-10-2011, 08:50 PM

Love the build. Motor is PRETTY! Brakes are bad a$$, and that Hotchkis sway bar is in fact a beefy one!

Hotchkis · 02-15-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Got my Hotchkis front sway bar installed too, very big very meaty bar should make this truck handle pretty good. Trucks finally starting to come together. Should be painting the cab in the spring.

Great project thread! It's great to see you saving another piece of American Iron. Nice metalwork and suspension install. It looks like your Dad built a nice truck and you learned well.

Feel free to share you build progress of our Facebook page (LINK)

Bennett68C10 · 02-15-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotchkis

Great project thread! It's great to see you saving another piece of American Iron. Nice metalwork and suspension install. It looks like your Dad built a nice truck and you learned well.

Feel free to share you build progress of our Facebook page (LINK)

Thanks for the compliments your front sway bar is def a nice piece. I would like to run one of your rear away bars as well but I have the ECE Super Track bar. Which one of your rear sway bars would you suggest would be better suited to work with my ECE track bar, your regular sway bar or the blade style. Thank you.

Bennett68C10 · 02-20-2011, 11:55 AM

Got my Coys C-5's in. Well just the fronts that is. They are 18x8 with 4.5bs Flat Black with Yokohama S-Drive 245/45/18. Will be ordering my 20x10 for the rears in a couple of weeks, still need to get my axle conversion for the rear. I love the way these wheels look. Special thanks to Big Al, i spent countless ours drooling over his beautiful truck. Sorry for the dark camera phone pics.

76er · 02-20-2011, 01:25 PM

That 40 is really sweet. Saw size of tires you said you are going to use. Will those size meats fit under there with no mods and no rubbing if lowered cause thats the size i plan to use also. the corvette rallys and 60 series i mean.
76er

67chevy1series · 02-20-2011, 06:43 PM

wow bennett those rims look awsome! what size? they should complimant the truck nicely! sorry if you already mentioned it but what color are you gonna paint the truck?

Bennett68C10 · 02-20-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 76er

That 40 is really sweet. Saw size of tires you said you are going to use. Will those size meats fit under there with no mods and no rubbing if lowered cause thats the size i plan to use also. the corvette rallys and 60 series i mean.

Yeah those tire sizes with the corvette rallys will work fine. How much drop are you planning on going with. Do you plan on notching your frame. If not you can get away with a 6" rear drop with out a c-notch. With my 7" rear drop i had to notch the frame.

Bennett68C10 · 02-20-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow bennett those rims look awsome! what size? they should complimant the truck nicely! sorry if you already mentioned it but what color are you gonna paint the truck?

Thanks Rick, the fronts are 18x8 and the rears will be 20x10 with 245/45/18 front tires and 295/40/20 rears. I'm still undecided on paint right now it is between Hugger Orange and Viper Red. I'm leanining towards Hugger Orange.

Bennett68C10 · 02-28-2011, 12:32 PM

Got my c-notch finished up and painted yesterday

Bennett68C10 · 02-28-2011, 12:36 PM

Also got my motor in the frame for the first time, took a little trial and error cause we had to modify the frame mounts to fit my headers. I have Hedman Chevelle Mid Length's so they hit on the frame mounts.

Bennett68C10 · 02-28-2011, 12:40 PM

Some more pics of the motor. Will be taking it back out this weekend to re-paint the motor mounts. Tranny is a junk th400 that my brother had lying around, used it so I could get the motor in the frame, will be replacing once i purchase a new one.

Bennett68C10 · 02-28-2011, 12:42 PM

Headers sit up nice and tight, will have no problem keeping my exhaust tucked up inside the frame rails.

CheyenneShop · 02-28-2011, 02:27 PM

looks good

Bennett68C10 · 03-01-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by theCheyenneShop

looks good

Thanks its coming along slowly lol

Bennett68C10 · 03-19-2011, 05:13 PM

Some pics of motor mounts done and painted

01-31-2011, 08:14 PM	#26
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Got my brake lines done this past weekend Front: Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-31-2011, 08:15 PM	#27
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Rear: Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-02-2011, 09:09 PM	#28
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB making progress ,nice keep the pictures coming

02-02-2011, 10:07 PM	#29
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB LOOKS GOOD!~did your truck come with buckets??????

02-02-2011, 10:23 PM	#30
RaceAGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 350	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice looking project, I'll be following this one. I'm sure it will be as nice as your red one or nicer. __________________ 70 CST, 6.0/ 4L80E in the works. Custom harness by 68 Short Step

02-02-2011, 11:24 PM	#33
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB oh ok to bad are you gonna get some? people dog them but they are so comfy that i actually fell asleep in mine! long story......

02-02-2011, 11:32 PM	#34
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Yeah i scored these power leather buckets for $40 at a local swap meet last fall. Guy i bought them from said they were out of an Infiniti. I'll run these for now then maybe someday put in some period correct buddy buckets. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10 Last edited by Bennett68C10; 02-02-2011 at 11:34 PM.

02-02-2011, 11:36 PM	#35
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB ya if you dont need them then cover all the inner bolts because the buckets only use the two outer bolt holes on both sides i would have done it tio mine but i got the buckets after the floor was painted..

02-10-2011, 08:50 PM	#36
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Love the build. Motor is PRETTY! Brakes are bad a$$, and that Hotchkis sway bar is in fact a beefy one! __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

02-20-2011, 11:55 AM	#39
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Got my Coys C-5's in. Well just the fronts that is. They are 18x8 with 4.5bs Flat Black with Yokohama S-Drive 245/45/18. Will be ordering my 20x10 for the rears in a couple of weeks, still need to get my axle conversion for the rear. I love the way these wheels look. Special thanks to Big Al, i spent countless ours drooling over his beautiful truck. Sorry for the dark camera phone pics. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10 Last edited by Bennett68C10; 02-20-2011 at 11:56 AM.

02-20-2011, 01:25 PM	#40
76er Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: greensboro n.c. Posts: 51	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB That 40 is really sweet. Saw size of tires you said you are going to use. Will those size meats fit under there with no mods and no rubbing if lowered cause thats the size i plan to use also. the corvette rallys and 60 series i mean. 76er Last edited by 76er; 02-20-2011 at 01:27 PM.

02-20-2011, 06:43 PM	#41
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB wow bennett those rims look awsome! what size? they should complimant the truck nicely! sorry if you already mentioned it but what color are you gonna paint the truck?

02-28-2011, 12:32 PM	#44
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Got my c-notch finished up and painted yesterday Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-28-2011, 12:36 PM	#45
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Also got my motor in the frame for the first time, took a little trial and error cause we had to modify the frame mounts to fit my headers. I have Hedman Chevelle Mid Length's so they hit on the frame mounts. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-28-2011, 12:40 PM	#46
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Some more pics of the motor. Will be taking it back out this weekend to re-paint the motor mounts. Tranny is a junk th400 that my brother had lying around, used it so I could get the motor in the frame, will be replacing once i purchase a new one. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10



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02-28-2011, 12:42 PM	#47
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Headers sit up nice and tight, will have no problem keeping my exhaust tucked up inside the frame rails. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-28-2011, 02:27 PM	#48
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB looks good __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

03-19-2011, 05:13 PM	#50
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Some pics of motor mounts done and painted Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

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