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Old 10-30-2012, 09:45 PM   #51
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Re: 1968 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Restomod

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Im doing this entire project outside so I can only work on it weather permitting.

Yesterday I fabricated some Shock mount reinforcement brackets out of some steel I had just laying around.
The plan was to save some money by fabricating my own but while I was drilling the mounting holes I killed a 3/8" drill, so inorder to finish the bracket I had to go buy buy a new drill, so I went down to Harbor Freight and bought one of their Professional Series Magnesium variable speed 1/2" drills.

Ouch there goes my "on the cheap" plan it ended up costing me the same amount of money, however on the bright side I got a nice new drill out of the deal.

Heres a pic of the brackets installed.
You were right about the colors. My sos said the same thing. I am going to repaint the orange and stay with sun yellow and black. anyway thanks for you comment and I hope that we can still be loyal truck builders. No harn No fawl
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Old 11-03-2012, 04:03 PM   #52
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Re: 1968 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Restomod

Today I finished removing the rivets I wanted out of the replacement frame section.
It never gets any easier no matter how many rivets I remove and these were double tough since its a 3/4 ton frame and its double plated.

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Old 11-03-2012, 04:08 PM   #53
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Re: 1968 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Restomod

I hate rivets!!!
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Old 11-03-2012, 08:59 PM   #54
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The front parking lights on the truck have been bothering me because with the clear lenses they show any discolorations behind the lense in the light housing.
I got the idea of cleaning it up and painting it with Bright Silver paint, so I picked up some duplicolor rattle can Aluminum Chrome colored paint and sprayed it on and WOW what a difference it makes.

Heres a Pic, Enjoy and feel free to use this idea on your truck.

u r coming alone real nice. I install my motor and trans today
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Old 11-04-2012, 08:03 PM   #55
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For having to do everything outside you sure are moving right along. I've been there,"havin to do everything outside".
Got me watchin
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Old 11-05-2012, 09:36 AM   #56
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Hey, our frame was rotten in the same spot. I actually took a bunch of pics, of the repair, it's in the Yellow line in my avatar. Neet project!
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Old 11-26-2012, 09:47 PM   #57
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Well what happened?! Can you put up a detail of the shock relocator kit? I wanna see what's involved. Thanks!
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Old 11-26-2012, 10:16 PM   #58
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Re: 1968 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Restomod

I havent posted an update in awhile as you all know so I will fill you in on the project status.
I haven't replaced the rear suspension frame section yet, the project is still where it was at last update nothing has changed.
Right now the project is on hold mainly due to lack of funds, also since the entire project is being done outside weather is a factor and since im in kansas winter is officialy here and I wont be getting any more work done untill spring so I will be saving up some cash and get back on it in the spring when the weather is nice.
See you guys in the spring, until then Brian out.
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Old 11-26-2012, 11:23 PM   #59
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No, no Brian out! Stick around and keep kickin' in!
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Old 12-11-2012, 12:11 AM   #60
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Re: 1968 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Restomod

A small update.
I must have been a good boy this year because my wife bought me this for christmas.
I got it with the Chevrolet bowtie horn button.
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Old 12-11-2012, 12:49 AM   #61
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Awesome, Brian! Great looking wheel indeed. Mrs. Santa has been berry berry good to you.
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Old 12-11-2012, 07:49 AM   #62
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Cool wheel! Now ya just gotta build a truck around it!
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Old 12-11-2012, 09:50 AM   #63
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LOL! I do still need to buy a GM Tilt Column for it to mount to.
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Old 12-11-2012, 01:38 PM   #64
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Looking good.. Love that steering wheel. subscribed!
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Old 12-11-2012, 07:55 PM   #65
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A small update.
I must have been a good boy this year because my wife bought me this for christmas.
I got it with the Chevrolet bowtie horn button.
cool steering wheel I like. Gdavis
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Old 12-12-2012, 11:43 PM   #66
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Re: 1968 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Restomod

Unexpected update.
My tight money situation unexpectedly just got resolved, so the project is back on full steam ahead again.
Time to order some truck parts!
Also I'm considering going to a different level with the restomod.
Stay tuned lots of exciting stuff comming soon!
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Old 12-13-2012, 11:05 AM   #67
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Unexpected update.
My tight money situation unexpectedly just got resolved, so the project is back on full steam ahead again.
Time to order some truck parts!
Also I'm considering going to a different level with the restomod.
Stay tuned lots of exciting stuff comming soon!
Glad to see things are back on track.
I see your considering a different level of resto.......Which direction?
I too started then changed direction on my build (adding the 5"stretch)
What are you planning?
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Old 12-19-2012, 03:57 AM   #68
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Glad to see things are back on track.
I see your considering a different level of resto.......Which direction?
I too started then changed direction on my build (adding the 5"stretch)
What are you planning?
***Spoiler Alert***
I will give you a sneak peek at one of the upgrades I'm going to be doing.

While researching some upgrades that I can do to modernize the functionality and drivability of the C10 I ran across a factory option that I absolutely can't live without.
K30 = Speed and Cruise Control
So I'm wondering what was the first year this was available on the C10 as an option, if anyone knows please share.
There is also an aftermarket unit available for those of you who are like me and cant live without it.
Here is the link for the unit incase anyone is interested.
http://www.classicindustries.com/tru.../crs20003.html
More to come stay tuned...
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Old 12-19-2012, 01:48 PM   #69
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Ok so after more research it appears that cruise control became available as an option in 1969.
Also I forgot to mention in the above post that the aftermarket Cruise Control unit above is made by Dakota Digital.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...d=46/prd46.htm
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Old 12-19-2012, 03:23 PM   #70
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ooo thats cool! so any new pics of the truck?
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Ok so after more research it appears that cruise control became available as an option in 1969.
Also I forgot to mention in the above post that the aftermarket Cruise Control unit above is made by Dakota Digital.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...d=46/prd46.htm
Oh man....... I may have to add that to my list.
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Old 12-19-2012, 08:03 PM   #72
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ooo thats cool! so any new pics of the truck?
I havent had any parts to put on it untill recently and im still gathering parts. The cold weather and no garage are working against me and it may be spring before there are any new pickup pics.
However there will be tons of pics of new parts as I buy them.
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Oh man....... I may have to add that to my list.
Yeah man as soon as I saw that I was like I MUST have that.
Driving a truck without cruise control is like playing 18 holes of Golf with only a 9 Iron and a Putter, its amusing at first but quickly becomes tiresome.
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Old 12-20-2012, 08:28 PM   #74
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If you snag an LS with the electric pedal cruise control is built in. Just sayin..........do it!
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Old 12-25-2012, 01:12 AM   #75
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I wanted to take a few minuites to talk about the Forever Sharp Steering Wheel I got for Christmas from my Wife.
It is rare you get your moneys worth out of a aftermarket product these days, it always seems like there is something wrong with it, it doesnt fit as expected, its poor quality, poor craftsmanship, a poor finish or something else equally as dissapointing.
I usually am not impressed enough with something to bother with an endorsement but I'm here to tell you I am very impressed with this product, it is well made, heavy duty, it has a beautiful finish, the wood is top notch, the construction is excellent, I mean you can't ask for a nicer steering wheel and at $145 USD with all necessary hardware included to instal this beauty it gets two thumbs up on bang for your buck.
Product rating.
Construction: 10
Finish: 10
Initial quality: 10
Price: 10
Satisfaction: 10

I give this product a 10 out of 10 overall.
I highly recommend you buy this product line of steering wheels for your truck.
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