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Rusbuilt · 05-03-2013, 08:05 PM

Good deal!

Bennett68C10 · 05-03-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

That why using forum vendors is smart business. Glad that's straightened out. Ar should making the 60 mile trip this weekend?
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Yeah I'll be making the trip both Saturday and Sunday, hope to get the control arms painted and installed, get my brakes back on, shocks installed and a few other odds and ends done.

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Good deal!

Thanks Rus, I'm just glad it is an easy fix.
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Bennett68C10 · 05-04-2013, 04:19 PM

Got a little work done today. Painted up my Porterbuilt Control Arms and upper shafts. I decided to just scuff and clear the shafts to break up all the black. Then I removed the rear most crossmember and installed and painted the porterbuilt tubular crossmember. Tomorrow I plan to put my ball joints in and bolt on my control arms and reinstall my brakes.

Rusbuilt · 05-04-2013, 04:44 PM

Looking good my friend!

shawno72 · 05-04-2013, 04:46 PM

Looking good Keith

**lolife99** · 05-04-2013, 05:36 PM

Looks great!
Don't forget to paint the balljoints.
They rust like crazy after time.

Bennett68C10 · 05-04-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Looking good my friend!

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Looking good Keith

Thanks guys

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Looks great!
Don't forget to paint the balljoints.
They rust like crazy after time.

Thanks for reminding me Keith, I totally forgot to paint those today. Have to paint them tomorrow before I install everything.
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RRC · 05-04-2013, 07:39 PM

Looks good Keith.....wish I would have ordered some PB control arms

I hope too soon

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Bennett68C10 · 05-04-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RRC

Looks good Keith.....wish I would have ordered some PB control arms

I hope too soon

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Thanks Rus, it's only money right

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Bennett68C10 · 05-05-2013, 05:18 PM

Got the control arms, brakes and shocks bolted back on today. Still have to drill out the tie rod hole in the spindles before I install the rack n pinion. Also have to reinstall the sway bar. I'll get those done when I put the motor mounts in.

Bennett68C10 · 05-05-2013, 05:21 PM

I also decided to try on one of my front wheels just to make sure it fits before I get the tires mounted. I'm glad I decided to keep them, they look awesome

What do you guys think

Bennett68C10 · 05-05-2013, 05:22 PM

Don't mind my nasty looking calipers, I plan on painting them just didn't have time today

fastnotch89 · 05-05-2013, 05:25 PM

Those rims look nasty

longbed67 · 05-05-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fastnotch89

Those rims look nasty

I think you should give them to me instead of ruining what looks to be a beautifully fabricated truck

j/k they look pretty sweet!

C10_ustacould · 05-05-2013, 05:30 PM

The wheels are going to look awesome!

SCHRUMGMC · 05-05-2013, 05:32 PM

Rims look pretty sick

Bennett68C10 · 05-05-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fastnotch89

Those rims look nasty

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

The wheels are going to look awesome!

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Originally Posted by longbed67

I think you should give them to me instead of ruining what looks to be a beautifully fabricated truck

j/k they look pretty sweet!

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Rims look pretty sick

Thanks guys, in a couple of weeks I'll have them mounted and balanced and bolted on. Can't wait to see it then.

C10_ustacould · 05-05-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Thanks guys, in a couple of weeks I'll have them mounted and balanced and bolted on. Can't wait to see it then.

Yep, don't forget that "balanced" part, it is very important... believe me!

One question, your frame rails don't need the notch for the steering rack?

Bennett68C10 · 05-05-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Everything looks great Keith!

Thanks Rus

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Originally Posted by BucksSS

Yep, don't forget that "balanced" part, it is very important... believe me!

One question, your frame rails don't need the notch for the steering rack?

I have the touring dropmember so no notches needed. Nate and I thought this would be the best way to go to give my BBC/th400 plenty of room. I'm crossing my fingers that it will lay out like Nate told me it would. I read your issue with the balancing, I wouldn't expect any less from Coys.
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Rusbuilt · 05-05-2013, 05:38 PM

Everything looks great Keith!

Zoomin · 05-05-2013, 06:02 PM

Love those wheels man - they're sick!! They look so good I didn't even notice the brake calipers.

Are you going to drill those holes in the spindles yourself? Whose spindles did you use?

hot trux · 05-05-2013, 08:59 PM

looking good!

Bennett68C10 · 05-05-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Love those wheels man - they're sick!! They look so good I didn't even notice the brake calipers.

Are you going to drill those holes in the spindles yourself? Whose spindles did you use?

The spindles are McGaugheys, I have their 13" big brake kit. I'm still undecided if I want to try to drill the holes myself. Nates instructions makes it seem pretty straight forward but I dont know. Honestly I'm a little intimidated by it cause if I screw it up then I'll be looking for new spindles.

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Wheels look great!!! Control arms look good too!
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Thanks Russ, just wish I would have pressed the ball joints in yesterday before I painted them as I scratched and nicked them up a little today. I will have to touch up a couple of spots on them by the ball joint.

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looking good!

Thanks that means a lot coming from you and the top notch builds you put out. I love the stepper you are doing right now.
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RRC · 05-05-2013, 06:36 PM

Wheels look great!!! Control arms look good too!
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raull · 05-07-2013, 09:54 PM

just catching up !!! front end looks great !!!

05-03-2013, 08:05 PM	#1
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Good deal! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

05-04-2013, 04:19 PM	#3
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Got a little work done today. Painted up my Porterbuilt Control Arms and upper shafts. I decided to just scuff and clear the shafts to break up all the black. Then I removed the rear most crossmember and installed and painted the porterbuilt tubular crossmember. Tomorrow I plan to put my ball joints in and bolt on my control arms and reinstall my brakes. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-04-2013, 04:44 PM	#4
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good my friend! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

05-04-2013, 04:46 PM	#5
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05-04-2013, 05:36 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks great! Don't forget to paint the balljoints. They rust like crazy after time. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-04-2013, 07:39 PM	#8
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks good Keith.....wish I would have ordered some PB control arms I hope too soon Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

05-05-2013, 05:18 PM	#10
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Got the control arms, brakes and shocks bolted back on today. Still have to drill out the tie rod hole in the spindles before I install the rack n pinion. Also have to reinstall the sway bar. I'll get those done when I put the motor mounts in. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-05-2013, 05:21 PM	#11
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I also decided to try on one of my front wheels just to make sure it fits before I get the tires mounted. I'm glad I decided to keep them, they look awesome What do you guys think Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-05-2013, 05:22 PM	#12
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Don't mind my nasty looking calipers, I plan on painting them just didn't have time today __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-05-2013, 05:25 PM	#13
fastnotch89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Clover,SC Posts: 142	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Those rims look nasty

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05-05-2013, 05:38 PM	#20
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Everything looks great 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*

05-05-2013, 06:02 PM	#21
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Love those wheels man - they're sick!! They look so good I didn't even notice the brake calipers. Are you going to drill those holes in the spindles yourself? Whose spindles did you use? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

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05-05-2013, 06:36 PM	#24
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Wheels look great!!! Control arms look good too! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

05-07-2013, 09:54 PM	#25
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