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XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-15-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Im not much for clutch fans but that one looks sweet!

Thanks, Not trying to go completely stock, but keeping it simple.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Very nice! Patch is now gone

And the engine and fan look really nice!

Thanks, I can't wait to get that motor back in!

lil hoodlum · 09-15-2011, 02:42 PM

xxchevymanxx, I finished reading through your build. I just wanted to tell you I enjoyed reading and seeing the pics of your progress. I like that you have taken the time to clean and paint everything. It is looking really nice. You have done a very good job of detailing everything.

The 327 is looking pretty sharp. My truck used to have a 327 in it and it scooted my truck along pretty easily. I have a 350 in it now but would love to have another little 327.

Have you decided on a color for the exterior?

Anyways keep up the good work.

Keith

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-16-2011, 09:45 AM

Thanks Keith, I'm trying to the best job I can afford. (tight budget)

here's the color I'm goin with.
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So what are you working on, is that your truck in your avatar. nice

VA72C10 · 09-16-2011, 02:31 PM

That color definitely is going to be nice!!!

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-16-2011, 06:31 PM

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That color definitely is going to be nice!!!

I can't wait to start painting the truck. I've been trying to finish up the body work while the motor is built, and restore engine parts at the same time. I will be able to spend some real time on it now that the weekend is here.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-16-2011, 06:34 PM

I sprayed the grill with etch primer.
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and filled some pinholes with porpatch.
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Houch · 09-16-2011, 07:24 PM

Looking good.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-18-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Houch

Looking good.

Thanks Greg. I've been workin on the body work, and the underside all weekend. I should have some pics up later.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-18-2011, 03:58 PM

Starting to get my gauge cluster looking better. still need to do the housing, and the oil pressure.
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She got to go outside. been a while

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Houch · 09-18-2011, 04:25 PM

Wow those gauges cleaned up good. I thought they were new until I saw the odometer. New bezel and your good on those.
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-19-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Houch

Wow those gauges cleaned up good. I thought they were new until I saw the odometer. New bezel and your good on those.
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Thanks Greg, I just painted the needles on the gauges after a cleaning, and sprayed the backdrop satin black. I'm going to try to fix the bezel too.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-23-2011, 08:14 AM

Well I had a small problem with my gauge bezel.

I used a couple of paints that didn't like each other. So I soaked the whole thing in Purple Power over night, and now I'm starting over. I have it in primer again. so far so good. also been sandblasting more small parts. I'll try to have some pics up soon.

**68 Four on the Floor** · 09-23-2011, 07:24 PM

That sucks. Some paints just dont do to well together. I have that problem sometimes with cheapo rattlecan primer and a decent base/clear. The solvents eat up the primer and there goes your finish.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-24-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

That sucks. Some paints just dont do to well together. I have that problem sometimes with cheapo rattlecan primer and a decent base/clear. The solvents eat up the primer and there goes your finish.

Thanks for checking out my build 68 Four on the Floor. I'm sure this won't be the last time for paint issues. it ended up looking like an antique crackle finish. It was kinda cool, but not what I was going for.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-24-2011, 05:41 PM

Here's a few pics of recent progress. Undercoating.... still needs more.
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A little bezel work.
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Sand,sand,and sand some more.

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Finally finished bolting in the crossmember.

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VA72C10 · 09-24-2011, 08:18 PM

Good progress!!

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-25-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Good progress!!

Thanks Man. If all goes well today I will have the undercoating done, then installing energy suspension body mount bushings.

All except the core support bushings. Going to put the motor back in first.

Houch · 09-25-2011, 04:36 PM

Your coming a long good John. Hurry up and get that bezel done, I'm curious what your doing with it. Lol
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-25-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Houch

Your coming a long good John. Hurry up and get that bezel done, I'm curious what your doing with it. Lol
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Thanks Greg, The bezel is one of the many things I've been working on, and still haven't made up my mind on color. I know the edge and rings will be silver, and the face satin black or the color I'm painting the truck (but satin finish).

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-25-2011, 10:40 PM

Some better shots of the undercoating. Better coverage with two more cans.
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Didn't get these in today. Went to check on motor. It's Ready to pick up!

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More Details on the engine when I get it...

mightymouse · 09-25-2011, 10:50 PM

hey XxCHEVYMANxX your making a lot of progress. udercoating look's good i need to do that too! keep the pics coming..jw

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-26-2011, 05:53 PM

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hey XxCHEVYMANxX your making a lot of progress. udercoating look's good i need to do that too! keep the pics coming..jw

Thanks Johnny, I didn't get to spend as much time on it this weekend as I thought I would. I did get my body my body mounts in after work, and painted a few more small parts.
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**68 Four on the Floor** · 09-27-2011, 10:09 AM

Looking good. This truck will be detailed out way nice.
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72SWBChevy · 09-27-2011, 07:53 PM

Man, looking good! The frame looks nice cleaned up!

XxCHEVYMANxX · 09-29-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Looking good. This truck will be detailed out way nice.
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Man, looking good! The frame looks nice cleaned up!

Thanks Guys I appreciate it

I'm going to pick up the motor tomorrow morning, and I'm ready.

Just wish I didn't have body work left to do.
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09-15-2011, 02:42 PM	#102
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,729	Re: 68' Chevy c10 xxchevymanxx, I finished reading through your build. I just wanted to tell you I enjoyed reading and seeing the pics of your progress. I like that you have taken the time to clean and paint everything. It is looking really nice. You have done a very good job of detailing everything. The 327 is looking pretty sharp. My truck used to have a 327 in it and it scooted my truck along pretty easily. I have a 350 in it now but would love to have another little 327. Have you decided on a color for the exterior? Anyways keep up the good work. Keith

09-16-2011, 09:45 AM	#103
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Thanks Keith, I'm trying to the best job I can afford. (tight budget) here's the color I'm goin with. So what are you working on, is that your truck in your avatar. nice __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

09-16-2011, 02:31 PM	#104
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68' Chevy c10 That color definitely is going to be nice!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-16-2011, 06:34 PM	#106
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 I sprayed the grill with etch primer. and filled some pinholes with porpatch. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

09-16-2011, 07:24 PM	#107
Houch Time Machine Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sedgewickville Mo. Posts: 92	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Looking good. __________________ Greg 1970 Chevy SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard//...d.php?t=390588

09-18-2011, 03:58 PM	#109
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Starting to get my gauge cluster looking better. still need to do the housing, and the oil pressure. She got to go outside. been a while __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

09-18-2011, 04:25 PM	#110
Houch Time Machine Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sedgewickville Mo. Posts: 92	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Wow those gauges cleaned up good. I thought they were new until I saw the odometer. New bezel and your good on those. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Greg 1970 Chevy SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard//...d.php?t=390588

09-23-2011, 08:14 AM	#112
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Well I had a small problem with my gauge bezel. I used a couple of paints that didn't like each other. So I soaked the whole thing in Purple Power over night, and now I'm starting over. I have it in primer again. so far so good. also been sandblasting more small parts. I'll try to have some pics up soon. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

09-23-2011, 07:24 PM	#113
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 68' Chevy c10 That sucks. Some paints just dont do to well together. I have that problem sometimes with cheapo rattlecan primer and a decent base/clear. The solvents eat up the primer and there goes your finish.

09-24-2011, 05:41 PM	#115
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Here's a few pics of recent progress. Undercoating.... still needs more. A little bezel work. Sand,sand,and sand some more. Finally finished bolting in the crossmember. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

09-24-2011, 08:18 PM	#116
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Good progress!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-25-2011, 04:36 PM	#118
Houch Time Machine Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sedgewickville Mo. Posts: 92	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Your coming a long good John. Hurry up and get that bezel done, I'm curious what your doing with it. Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Greg 1970 Chevy SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard//...d.php?t=390588

09-25-2011, 10:40 PM	#120
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Some better shots of the undercoating. Better coverage with two more cans. Didn't get these in today. Went to check on motor. It's Ready to pick up! More Details on the engine when I get it... __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

09-25-2011, 10:50 PM	#121
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: 68' Chevy c10 hey XxCHEVYMANxX your making a lot of progress. udercoating look's good i need to do that too! keep the pics coming..jw

09-27-2011, 10:09 AM	#123
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Looking good. This truck will be detailed out way nice. Posted via Mobile Device



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09-27-2011, 07:53 PM	#124
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Man, looking good! The frame looks nice cleaned up! __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

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