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mcbassin · 08-20-2012, 10:53 PM

Wow the fat block sounds awesome! Congrats!
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Bennett68C10 · 08-21-2012, 08:05 AM

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Cool!! Congrats on the big step
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Thank you.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Wow the fat block sounds awesome! Congrats!
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Thanks Mike I just hope its not all bark no bite

El Campo · 08-22-2012, 02:58 PM

I really like the orange paint on the motor and tranny. How did you clean the transmission before you painted it? Sounds nice too

And one other thing, I read your whole thread through but it was a while back, how are you doing your fan, will it fit behind the radiator or are you putting a pusher on it. Keep up the good work

Bennett68C10 · 08-22-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by El Campo

I really like the orange paint on the motor and tranny. How did you clean the transmission before you painted it? Sounds nice too

And one other thing, I read your whole thread through but it was a while back, how are you doing your fan, will it fit behind the radiator or are you putting a pusher on it. Keep up the good work

Thanks, I cleaned the tranny with 2" sanding discs on a air sander. Then just prepped and painted it. I plan on mounting electric fans between the pulleys and the radiator if I have enough room for it. Looks like it will be a tight squeeze but hopefully i can get it to work. If not I will have to mount them in front of the radiator pusher style.

72SWBChevy · 08-23-2012, 05:28 PM

Nice job, its cool to hear it start up!!! I'm still
Waiting for that.... Ha ha. Real soon though I hope.
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Bennett68C10 · 08-23-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 72SWBChevy

Nice job, its cool to hear it start up!!! I'm still
Waiting for that.... Ha ha. Real soon though I hope.
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Thanks, believe me I wish i was as far along as you are

72blueshark · 08-27-2012, 06:01 PM

looking great!

Bennett68C10 · 08-27-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 72blueshark

looking great!

Thank you.

Don't have any pictures from this weekend but we started working on welding up my rear window seam that was rotted out. My brother is tig welding it and it is a PITA. There is some thin metal there and we may have to cut out and redo some sections. Also will have to pick myself up a stud gun cause it is starting to warp in some areas from the rotisserie. We should have welded up the back window before mounting it to the rotisserie and flipping it on its front to finish the floor. It was really frustrating, I really wish I had started with a rust free cab

FrankieD · 08-28-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Thank you.

Don't have any pictures from this weekend but we started working on welding up my rear window seam that was rotted out. My brother is tig welding it and it is a PITA. There is some thin metal there and we may have to cut out and redo some sections. Also will have to pick myself up a stud gun cause it is starting to warp in some areas from the rotisserie. We should have welded up the back window before mounting it to the rotisserie and flipping it on its front to finish the floor. It was really frustrating, I really wish I had started with a rust free cab

Rust sucks probably the biggest problem with these trucks. Mine came from California but compaired to midwest trucks it is 99% rust free.

Bennett68C10 · 08-28-2012, 10:38 AM

I'm trying to keep my spirits up and not let this rust conquer me. It is the last of the rust left to fix.

gringoloco · 08-28-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

...It is the last of the rust left to fix...

Then it's all downhill and you get to do more of the 'fun' stuff. There's something truly gratifying about knowing that your truck is completely rust free. Just drop your head and trudge through--it'll be over soon enough

Bennett68C10 · 08-28-2012, 01:32 PM

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Then it's all downhill and you get to do more of the 'fun' stuff. There's something truly gratifying about knowing that your truck is completely rust free. Just drop your head and trudge through--it'll be over soon enough

Thanks for the encouragement buddy, it's just frustrating that 2 years of this build has been spent just fixing rust. I keep kicking myself, if I would have been patient and bought a rust free truck it would be done by now and I would be able to enjoy it. I'm just venting a little, sometimes you just have too.
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Zoomin · 08-28-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

I'm trying to keep my spirits up and not let this rust conquer me. It is the last of the rust left to fix.

I know how you feel. Sometimes for every step forward, you have to take two back. I know when I go to car shows now after having built a few, I have a whole new appreciation for the blood, sweat, tears, time and money that goes into these rascals.

Keep it up, your reward is going to be awesome.

Bennett68C10 · 08-28-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

I know how you feel. Sometimes for every step forward, you have to take two back. I know when I go to car shows now after having built a few, I have a whole new appreciation for the blood, sweat, tears, time and money that goes into these rascals.

Keep it up, your reward is going to be awesome.

Thanks, part of my problem is I want that reward now lol. I have to learn to be more patient.
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FrankieD · 08-28-2012, 03:27 PM

I'M ALMOST THERE BUT i HAVE TO KEEP KICKING MYSELF IN THE BUTT TO KEEP GOING

So just keep on TRUCKIN

Bennett68C10 · 08-28-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankieD

I'M ALMOST THERE BUT i HAVE TO KEEP KICKING MYSELF IN THE BUTT TO KEEP GOING

So just keep on TRUCKIN

Thanks I will

**Bowtie468** · 08-29-2012, 10:33 PM

Yep it will be worth it ! Keep up the great work Keith

7dee2 · 08-30-2012, 03:00 PM

Hey Keith didn't you have your Coys for sale? The link I sent a buddy is now dead.

Thanks,

Bennett68C10 · 08-30-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Yep it will be worth it ! Keep up the great work Keith

Thanks Chris
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gringoloco · 09-02-2012, 01:47 PM

Quick question, as I'm soon to be needing them, too: what did you use for lower shock mounts up front?
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Bennett68C10 · 09-02-2012, 09:53 PM

I used the lower shock studs that came with my porterbuilt arms and shocks. The stud bolted to the arm and the shock bolted on the stud. Did you get your arms yet? Your using different shocks right?
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gringoloco · 09-03-2012, 09:35 AM

Arms should be here tomorrow. I did not order their shocks, as I'm using Bilsteins- dunno if they sent the studs or not. Was just curious, as I noticed that the mount is single shear, but hadn't seen any mention of how the shock mounts...

Thanks again for the info- you are most helpful

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Bennett68C10 · 09-03-2012, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Arms should be here tomorrow. I did not order their shocks, as I'm using Bilsteins- dunno if they sent the studs or not. Was just curious, as I noticed that the mount is single shear, but hadn't seen any mention of how the shock mounts...

Thanks again for the info- you are most helpful

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Anytime buddy if you don't get the studs with the arms just email Nate, he will send them right out to you.
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Bennett68C10 · 09-03-2012, 07:34 PM

Well this weekend I worked on switching out my stock trailing arm crossmember for the Porterbuilt tubular 2pc driveshaft one. I have to say I hate rivets, a total of 14 in the stock crossmember, boy it sucked. I will be running a 2pc driveshaft so it gave me the reason to switch over.

Also my brother welded up the bottom of my rear window channel and also started shaving my firewall by welding in most of my porterbuilt kit. Forgot to take pictures again, I will get some next weekend.
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gringoloco · 09-03-2012, 09:47 PM

You should try it with the cab on! Bring on the pics...
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08-20-2012, 10:53 PM	#1
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Wow the fat block sounds awesome! Congrats! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-22-2012, 02:58 PM	#3
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I really like the orange paint on the motor and tranny. How did you clean the transmission before you painted it? Sounds nice too And one other thing, I read your whole thread through but it was a while back, how are you doing your fan, will it fit behind the radiator or are you putting a pusher on it. Keep up the good work __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

08-23-2012, 05:28 PM	#5
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice job, its cool to hear it start up!!! I'm still Waiting for that.... Ha ha. Real soon though I hope. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

08-27-2012, 06:01 PM	#7
72blueshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 128	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB looking great! __________________ '72 C10 deluxe long bed, 350 auto project in the works http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513464 Now accepting donations towards the Wade needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 12 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing

08-28-2012, 10:38 AM	#10
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I'm trying to keep my spirits up and not let this rust conquer me. It is the last of the rust left to fix. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-28-2012, 03:27 PM	#15
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I'M ALMOST THERE BUT i HAVE TO KEEP KICKING MYSELF IN THE BUTT TO KEEP GOING So just keep on TRUCKIN __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

08-29-2012, 10:33 PM	#17
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Yep it will be worth it ! Keep up the great work Keith __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

08-30-2012, 03:00 PM	#18
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,918	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Hey Keith didn't you have your Coys for sale? The link I sent a buddy is now dead. Thanks, __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

09-02-2012, 01:47 PM	#20
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Quick question, as I'm soon to be needing them, too: what did you use for lower shock mounts up front? 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

09-02-2012, 09:53 PM	#21
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I used the lower shock studs that came with my porterbuilt arms and shocks. The stud bolted to the arm and the shock bolted on the stud. Did you get your arms yet? Your using different shocks right? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

09-03-2012, 09:35 AM	#22
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Arms should be here tomorrow. I did not order their shocks, as I'm using Bilsteins- dunno if they sent the studs or not. Was just curious, as I noticed that the mount is single shear, but hadn't seen any mention of how the shock mounts... Thanks again for the info- you are most helpful 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

09-03-2012, 07:34 PM	#24
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Well this weekend I worked on switching out my stock trailing arm crossmember for the Porterbuilt tubular 2pc driveshaft one. I have to say I hate rivets, a total of 14 in the stock crossmember, boy it sucked. I will be running a 2pc driveshaft so it gave me the reason to switch over. Also my brother welded up the bottom of my rear window channel and also started shaving my firewall by welding in most of my porterbuilt kit. Forgot to take pictures again, I will get some next weekend. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

09-03-2012, 09:47 PM	#25
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB You should try it with the cab on! Bring on the pics... 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



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