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**Hart_Rod** · 03-14-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Got my Intro Retro's in today. Hopefully this is the last set of wheels I buy for this truck for a long time. My wife already told me, "you better keep these"

I have to say they are extremely nice wheels and my wife agreed. Maybe I'll keep these for longer than a couple of months

Some pictures for you guys.

Nice wheels!!! I got dibs if you change your mind.....

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Bennett68C10 · 03-14-2013, 12:17 PM

Rob I think my wife would kill me if I sold these too
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Bennett68C10 · 03-15-2013, 08:22 PM

Picked up a nice console from board member Zoomin. It is Parchment now but i'm 99.9% sure i'm going to change it to black. Plan on running 71-72 buckets with Black/White houndstooth. For now i'll just put it in storage with the rest of the interior parts I have that I won't need for a while

Zoomin · 03-16-2013, 09:56 PM

Hey Keith, glad to see it arrived safe and sound, unscathed from the Brown Gorillas.

Now that you've received it, odds are about 99.9% that I will need one like that again. I had decided I was going to keep it until you decided you wanted it.

As far as the seats are concerned, I'm running buddy buckets in my 71, so we will balance each other out.

Bennett68C10 · 03-16-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Hey Keith, glad to see it arrived safe and sound, unscathed from the Brown Gorillas.

Now that you've received it, odds are about 99.9% that I will need one like that again. I had decided I was going to keep it until you decided you wanted it.

As far as the seats are concerned, I'm running buddy buckets in my 71, so we will balance each other out.

Lol I hate ups too, you should have seen me yelling at the guy who unloaded my wheels

You did a good job packaging it so it didn't get damaged. You should have kept the console if you were thinking about using it. I assure you it will be well taken care of, just will be a different color

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72BlckButy · 03-17-2013, 12:10 AM

What are the specs on the new (kicka**) wheels?

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longbed67 · 03-17-2013, 02:23 AM

The fine spoke with the dish on those wheels will look killer with a big brake job!

shawno72 · 03-17-2013, 07:10 AM

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Bennett68C10 · 03-17-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

What are the specs on the new (kicka**) wheels?

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Thanks Nate, they are 20x8.5" with 5.25" BS front and 20x10" with 5" BS rear. Running Toyo STII 255/40/20 & 295/40/20.

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The fine spoke with the dish on those wheels will look killer with a big brake job!

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I am running the McGaugheys 13" Big Brake kit in the front and Drums in the rear for now. Upgrading the rear over to disc is in the plans sometime in the future

shawno72 · 03-22-2013, 09:28 AM

Ok Keith I must of missed it but do you have your air tank/compressor in yet and if so what kind and where did you get them?

Bennett68C10 · 03-22-2013, 09:45 AM

Shawn I don't have anything yet, I'm just running 3/8" line with t's and schraders. Plan on eventually running Accuair but it's pricey and don't need it yet. Will probably buy it next spring.
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Bennett68C10 · 03-22-2013, 09:51 AM

I also have a quick update. After I bought the nice parchment console I came across a set of nice buddy buckets from member Truckmanloco. They need foams and covers but all the parts are there, they have new sliders and both seats flip forward. I couldn't pass them up so I have subsequently sold the console. Again another change

but I am happy with my decision.
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shawno72 · 03-22-2013, 09:54 AM

Buddies rock and are like the icing on the cake. Good move. On the shraders do you know if you can run at a low ride height?

Bennett68C10 · 03-22-2013, 10:49 AM

I'm sure you can just make sure you run a schrader per bag so they are idependently adjustable and when you turn corners the air doesn't cycle from bag to bag

I only ran t's cause my frame isn't going anywhere and is easier.

Bennett68C10 · 03-23-2013, 04:46 PM

Today I did some paint work on the frame to fix some of the imperfections I had in it from the past 2 years working on it. Plus when I first painted it, I used Gloss Black Rustoleum Professional Series and really wasn't a fan of it being so glossy. So since I have removed the brake and fuel lines, i masked off the motor and transmission and sprayed it with some Rustoleum Semi Gloss. I think it looks much better now. I painted from the front crossmember to the rear cab mount. I'll do the rest of the frame as I install my dropmembers.

Rusbuilt · 03-23-2013, 07:27 PM

Looking good Keith!

Bennett68C10 · 03-23-2013, 10:09 PM

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Looking good Keith!

Thanks Rus, it will look alot better with a couple dropmembers

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longbed67 · 03-23-2013, 11:43 PM

It is looking good but seriously... "What were you thinking"

**CC69Rat** · 03-24-2013, 09:20 AM

I think you need different wheels

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AJohn6 · 03-24-2013, 10:21 AM

Keep up the great work bro.

raull · 03-24-2013, 10:39 AM

Looks good !!!!!!
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butternut1972 · 03-24-2013, 10:48 AM

Thumbs up on the wheels....good choice.

Zoomin · 03-24-2013, 11:11 AM

When do you expect to get the crossmembers?

Bennett68C10 · 03-24-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by longbed67

It is looking good but seriously... "What were you thinking"

My wife asks me this all the time

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

I think you need different wheels

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Chad that is the last thing I need

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Keep up the great work bro.

Thanks should be making some progress real soon here

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Originally Posted by raull

Looks good !!!!!!
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Thanks Raul

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Thumbs up on the wheels....good choice.

Lol it took 3 trys but I think I finally nailed it.

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

When do you expect to get the crossmembers?

Talked to Nate last week, front/rear dropmembers are shipping out this week. I'm excited to get them. I don't care how long they took to build, they are worth it and I wasn't really ready for them anyway. But i'm ready now

72BlckButy · 03-24-2013, 06:48 PM

Looming good Keith!
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03-14-2013, 12:17 PM	#852
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Rob I think my wife would kill me if I sold these too Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-15-2013, 08:22 PM	#853
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Picked up a nice console from board member Zoomin. It is Parchment now but i'm 99.9% sure i'm going to change it to black. Plan on running 71-72 buckets with Black/White houndstooth. For now i'll just put it in storage with the rest of the interior parts I have that I won't need for a while Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10 Last edited by Bennett68C10; 03-18-2013 at 12:00 PM.

03-16-2013, 09:56 PM	#854
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Hey Keith, glad to see it arrived safe and sound, unscathed from the Brown Gorillas. Now that you've received it, odds are about 99.9% that I will need one like that again. I had decided I was going to keep it until you decided you wanted it. As far as the seats are concerned, I'm running buddy buckets in my 71, so we will balance each other out. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

03-17-2013, 12:10 AM	#856
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB What are the specs on the new (kicka*) wheels? Posted via Mobile Device* __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-17-2013, 02:23 AM	#857
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB The fine spoke with the dish on those wheels will look killer with a big brake job! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

03-17-2013, 07:10 AM	#858
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-22-2013, 09:28 AM	#860
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Ok Keith I must of missed it but do you have your air tank/compressor in yet and if so what kind and where did you get them? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-22-2013, 09:45 AM	#861
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Shawn I don't have anything yet, I'm just running 3/8" line with t's and schraders. Plan on eventually running Accuair but it's pricey and don't need it yet. Will probably buy it next spring. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-22-2013, 09:51 AM	#862
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I also have a quick update. After I bought the nice parchment console I came across a set of nice buddy buckets from member Truckmanloco. They need foams and covers but all the parts are there, they have new sliders and both seats flip forward. I couldn't pass them up so I have subsequently sold the console. Again another change but I am happy with my decision. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-22-2013, 09:54 AM	#863
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Buddies rock and are like the icing on the cake. Good move. On the shraders do you know if you can run at a low ride height? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-22-2013, 10:49 AM	#864
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I'm sure you can just make sure you run a schrader per bag so they are idependently adjustable and when you turn corners the air doesn't cycle from bag to bag I only ran t's cause my frame isn't going anywhere and is easier. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-23-2013, 04:46 PM	#865
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Today I did some paint work on the frame to fix some of the imperfections I had in it from the past 2 years working on it. Plus when I first painted it, I used Gloss Black Rustoleum Professional Series and really wasn't a fan of it being so glossy. So since I have removed the brake and fuel lines, i masked off the motor and transmission and sprayed it with some Rustoleum Semi Gloss. I think it looks much better now. I painted from the front crossmember to the rear cab mount. I'll do the rest of the frame as I install my dropmembers. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10 Last edited by Bennett68C10; 03-23-2013 at 10:07 PM.

03-23-2013, 07:27 PM	#866
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good Keith! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

03-23-2013, 11:43 PM	#868
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB It is looking good but seriously... "What were you thinking" __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

03-24-2013, 09:20 AM	#869
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I think you need different wheels Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)



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03-24-2013, 10:21 AM	#870
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Keep up the great work bro. __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

03-24-2013, 10:39 AM	#871
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks good !!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

03-24-2013, 10:48 AM	#872
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Thumbs up on the wheels....good choice. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

03-24-2013, 11:11 AM	#873
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB When do you expect to get the crossmembers? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

03-24-2013, 06:48 PM	#875
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looming good Keith! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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