Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by shawno72

Can't to see some progress

Should have plenty of pics by Monday.

Originally Posted by 67cheby

rendering looks great !

Thanks Mike

Originally Posted by Zoomin

X2! If that doesn't motivate ya, nothing will!

Yeah I'm pretty motivated now, just the kick in the butt I needed. My front dropmember will be here Monday so I should be able to make some good progress on the frame this month. Then that gives me all summer to finish the bodywork.

Originally Posted by 2002yanks

are you doing the pb bolt on body drop(hard to keep up)? looks awesome with the rocker on the ground. i agree, run the trim. i wish i did(dont really want to drill holes in the new paint).

No body drop for me right now, I have to stop somewhere I am sold on the trim and even the marker lights. I was planning on shaving them but I might keep the body 100% stock 68 looking. Still have plenty of time to make up my mind.
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[RRC]

Love the rendering.........can't wait to see some frame pics

[Bennett68C10]

Thanks Russ, can't wait for tomorrow morning so I can start thrashing
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[big_al_71]

Keith the rendering looks outstanding......Looking forward to these weekend progress picts..

[tantrumpipeline]

The rendering is insane, that has to really spark a guys motivation
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[SCHRUMGMC]

Motivation at its finest

[CC69Rat]

Dont you go hackin that truck up! My gosh..

[CC69Rat]

Just saw the Rendering !

WOW!

[SCHRUMGMC]

I hate when people Hack a nice looking truck up

[CC69Rat]

Oh, I was being sarcastic. Keith knows..

Hack away brother. I was just playin.
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[SCHRUMGMC]

Oh I thought meaning like literally hacking the Truck up

[shawno72]

Hack it to the ground!!!



Then paint it red

[SCHRUMGMC]

Paint it Carolina blue !!!

[Bennett68C10]

Thanks guys for all the positive feedback on the rendering. I am really excited since I got it. It was exactly what I needed to re-energize me. I showed my wife the rendering and she was like no wonder your in such a great mood She loved it too. I feel like I have made progress without really doing any work on the truck because after 3+ years I have finally nailed down the look I'm going for. Yeah I know it took me forever to figure it out but it will definitely be worth it.

Chad no worries my man, I know your joking lol. Besides I can't wait for you to hack up that stepper I have been hacking this truck up since the first day I got it with all the rust I had to cut out and fix. I started with a truck far from perfect but will hopefully be pretty close when I'm done.
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[butternut1972]

Diggin the rendering! That's going to be a sharp truck.

[knomadd]

I just found your build thread and went through the last 12 or so pages and the first 5 or so. Skipped through a lot of the middle without really knowing why, but I'm guessing that was a good decision since I'm up to date on your current plan.

I probably skipped the page you talked about it, but did you ever get to drive the truck with the forward arms on it? I'm curious how they ride. Looking at getting a set for my 71.

I'm loving the rendering and your new wheel choice! Can't wait to see more.

[nibs]

wow! im in to see more...

[ddubbs]

Rendering looks killer. Totally know what you mean about long drives to work on your truck. Congrats on the new Porterbuilt supplies. TOP NOTCH.
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[Rusbuilt]

Well???


How'd the Dropmember install go?

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by butternut1972

Diggin the rendering! That's going to be a sharp truck.

Thanks I hope it turns out as nice as the rendering.

Originally Posted by knomadd

I just found your build thread and went through the last 12 or so pages and the first 5 or so. Skipped through a lot of the middle without really knowing why, but I'm guessing that was a good decision since I'm up to date on your current plan.

I probably skipped the page you talked about it, but did you ever get to drive the truck with the forward arms on it? I'm curious how they ride. Looking at getting a set for my 71.

I'm loving the rendering and your new wheel choice! Can't wait to see more.

Welcome to my crazy build I never got the chance to drive the truck with the forward arms before I took them off. I'm sure somebody over in the suspension section would be able to answer your question. I can tell you that they are a top notch piece, as expected from Porterbuilt.

Originally Posted by nibs

wow! im in to see more...

Welcome

Originally Posted by ddubbs

Rendering looks killer. Totally know what you mean about long drives to work on your truck. Congrats on the new Porterbuilt supplies. TOP NOTCH.
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Thanks, I'm pretty excited about the Dropmembers. Definitely top notch.

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Well???


How'd the Dropmember install go?

I'm still at it, have to finish up tomorrow. Been working on it by myself the past two days so is taking a little longer than I had hoped. Just have to install the rear frame crossmembers, finish painting and bolt the trailing arms and lower shock bar on. I'm almost done and most of the labor work is done. Little teaser pic I took before I quit today.
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[CC69Rat]

Looks great brother! Great job.
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[ddubbs]

Bet that's got you pumped to get some more done!!! Awesome
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[Rusbuilt]

Nice work Keith!

[Bennett68C10]

I am very happy with the dropmember kit. The install has been pretty straightforward and the kit is very well engineered. Money well spent. Just wish my father was feeling better and was able to help me out. I really got bogged down getting all the factory crossmembers out and those pesky rivets. Has been smooth sailing since then. I will post up all the pics I took to tomorrow after it is finished.
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[Bennett68C10]

Thanks guys I'll be really happy tomorrow when it's done and painted.
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