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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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Originally Posted by gringoloco

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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Bennett68C10 · 09-03-2012, 10:10 PM

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You should try it with the cab on! Bring on the pics...
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Yeah I wanted nothing to do with that

will get some pics up next weekend
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HotRod C/10 · 09-06-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Got my rear axles swapped out and my coys mounted. They are 20x10, 5.5" bs with Yokohama Advan ST 295/40/20.

How hard is it to swap the rear axles? dont have to mess with resetting the carrier unit do you?

Bennett68C10 · 09-06-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DSALRAM

How hard is it to swap the rear axles? dont have to mess with resetting the carrier unit do you?

Mine was easy, just pulled the c-clips and pulled the axles out. Put new seals in the rear and replaced axles. I did one axle at a time, didn't have to mess with the carrier.
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HotRod C/10 · 09-06-2012, 11:32 PM

Just what I wanted to hear!......Thanks for the response.

big_al_71 · 09-06-2012, 11:37 PM

keith im looking forward to the picts.......

Zoomin · 09-06-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

keith im looking forward to the picts.......

X2.
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Bennett68C10 · 09-07-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

keith im looking forward to the picts.......

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

X2.
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I'll make sure I get some this weekend for you guys

HotRod C/10 · 09-07-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Mine was easy, just pulled the c-clips and pulled the axles out. Put new seals in the rear and replaced axles. I did one axle at a time, didn't have to mess with the carrier.
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is it posi?
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08-28-2012, 10:38 AM	#527
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	#532
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	#534
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	#535
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,984	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: 67 Camaro Build 72 Cheyenne/C10 Super 115" Fleetside: 72 C10 Build 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" Longhorn DRW: 72 K30 Build SOLD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

09-02-2012, 01:47 PM	#537
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	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	#538
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	#539
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	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	#541
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	#542
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	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

09-06-2012, 11:32 PM	#546
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Just what I wanted to hear!......Thanks for the response. __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

09-06-2012, 11:37 PM	#547
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB keith im looking forward to the picts....... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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