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RRC · 11-24-2013, 09:41 PM

Hows the hood fit???

Bhelton · 11-24-2013, 10:33 PM

Looking sweet!

Bennett68C10 · 11-25-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by northern 85

Looks really mean! Nice work.

Thanks, the exact look I'm going for

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Originally Posted by RRC

Hows the hood fit???

It actually doesn't fit all that bad, I expected it to fit worse. It is still going to need a bit of massaging and tweaking to be perfect. I first have to make sure everything else is as close to perfectly gapped as possible then I will know how much the hood needs. The good news is the cowl induction gives me just enough clearance for my air cleaner

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Originally Posted by Bhelton

Looking sweet!

Thanks, I love the way it looks.

Bennett68C10 · 11-25-2013, 12:20 AM

Page flip pic

knomadd · 11-25-2013, 11:11 AM

That's a nice looking truck! I love the overall look. I really want a 68, and a cowl induction hood. I'll settle for the hood on my 71 though.

Great job!

Lattimer · 11-25-2013, 11:15 AM

looking good!!!

Bennett68C10 · 11-25-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

That's a nice looking truck! I love the overall look. I really want a 68, and a cowl induction hood. I'll settle for the hood on my 71 though.

Great job!

Thanks, I know alot of people on this forum don't seem to like the cowl induction hoods and prefer the stock hoods but I love them. I have always wanted one and I think they look awesome on these trucks. Plus it clears my air cleaner by like a 1/2"

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

looking good!!!

Thanks, little by little every week it starts to look better

mcbassin · 11-25-2013, 12:01 PM

looking great Keith! Glad the hood fits with the air cleaner.

Rusbuilt · 11-25-2013, 06:50 PM

Looks great!!!!

Bennett68C10 · 11-26-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

looking great Keith! Glad the hood fits with the air cleaner.

Thanks Mike... Yeah I'm happy I didn't have to pull another piece off and change it.

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Looks great!!!!

Thanks

Bennett68C10 · 12-01-2013, 08:42 PM

Well it seemed I was off a little bit with just about every gap, I guess that's what I get for assembling it by myself

I knew it would have to be fixed so I just snugged everything until I had help with it.

Today my father was able to come over and help me fix my gaps and square everything up. I can't even explain how happy this made me, it's the first time my father has been able to help me with my truck in over a year. He is finally feeling better after his open heart surgery last year and is strong enough to help me out. I know this made his day too as he was really excited to beat on my truck as he put it

I didn't take any pics as nothing was pic worthy, my father laughed about us working all day and it looked like we didn't touch the truck. I happen to snap a quick pic of last weeks hinge install as I forgot to take one.

mcbassin · 12-01-2013, 09:43 PM

Digging the new hinges. Sounds like good times with the ole man.

Zoomin · 12-01-2013, 11:19 PM

That's a great way to end the Thanksgiving weekend.

Bennett68C10 · 12-02-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Digging the new hinges. Sounds like good times with the ole man.

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

That's a great way to end the Thanksgiving weekend.

Thanks guys, it was a perfect end to the holiday weekend. Was really great to have him back helping me.

Rusbuilt · 12-02-2013, 11:12 PM

I got to spend a little time with my dad over the weekend too! We currently live about 3 hours apart so its been a while since we've been able to hang out.

jlsanborn · 12-03-2013, 04:06 AM

Love hanging out with my Pa too!

darkhorse970 · 12-03-2013, 07:10 AM

Your truck is looking great, progress is good! I would also say that if you get it driveable, you can enjoy it for a while and save up for the paint job.

Bennett68C10 · 12-03-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I got to spend a little time with my dad over the weekend too! We currently live about 3 hours apart so its been a while since we've been able to hang out.

Nice, glad to hear you were able to spend time this weekend with your father as well.

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Love hanging out with my Pa too!

Yeah it was great seeing him back doing what he loves

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Your truck is looking great, progress is good! I would also say that if you get it driveable, you can enjoy it for a while and save up for the paint job.

Thanks, it depends on how far along I get this spring with the bodywork and mock up of all the body panels, I might just try my hand at painting it myself.

Bennett68C10 · 12-05-2013, 09:59 PM

Picked up some more parts this past week. I took advantage of the Black Friday sales and picked up a Dakota Digital Red Carbon gauge package with the bezel from AZProPerformance. Thanks again Travis for the sale. These things are sweet, can't wait to see the red led glowing at night. I also picked up some push on door seals from GMCPauls along with some misc. bolts and nuts I needed.

trkfrk · 12-05-2013, 10:56 PM

Really nice build!

slowcpe · 12-05-2013, 11:54 PM

Very nice build.

Nice deal on the gauges. I keep going back and forth between the white/red DD and the Auto Meter Phantoms.

Bennett68C10 · 12-06-2013, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by trkfrk

Really nice build!

Thanks, you have a really nice build going yourself. I love the drivetrain in yours.

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Very nice build.

Nice deal on the gauges. I keep going back and forth between the white/red DD and the Auto Meter Phantoms.

Thanks, I had originally planned on going with Autometers as well in a aftermarket bezel but after these came out I just had to have them. My interior is going to look pretty much stock so these will match perfectly with a stock bezel.

Rusbuilt · 12-06-2013, 08:53 AM

I love the gauges! I plan to buy the blue ones!

CC69Rat · 12-06-2013, 09:15 AM

Keith, your truck is looking great man. You can just see it coming to life. Have you decided on the color yet?

Bennett68C10 · 12-06-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I love the gauges! I plan to buy the blue ones!

Thanks, the blue ones are awesome too, it was a hard decision between blue and red but the red will match better

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Keith, your truck is looking great man. You can just see it coming to life. Have you decided on the color yet?

Thanks buddy, I'm just happy I'm finally getting someplace with it. I have decided to stick with my gut and paint it Red. In the end it is the only color I will be happy with. My issue now is do I paint it solid Red, Red with a White grill like N2Billets old truck Lucy or do Red with a White roof and grill. Right now I'm leaning towards Red with a White grill and full trim but we will see. You know how I like to change my mind

11-24-2013, 09:41 PM	#1426
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Hows the hood fit??? __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

11-24-2013, 10:33 PM	#1427
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking sweet!

11-25-2013, 12:20 AM	#1429
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Page flip pic Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-25-2013, 11:11 AM	#1430
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB That's a nice looking truck! I love the overall look. I really want a 68, and a cowl induction hood. I'll settle for the hood on my 71 though. Great job! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

11-25-2013, 11:15 AM	#1431
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB looking good!!! __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

11-25-2013, 12:01 PM	#1433
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB looking great Keith! Glad the hood fits with the air cleaner. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-25-2013, 06:50 PM	#1434
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks great!!!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

12-01-2013, 08:42 PM	#1436
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Well it seemed I was off a little bit with just about every gap, I guess that's what I get for assembling it by myself I knew it would have to be fixed so I just snugged everything until I had help with it. Today my father was able to come over and help me fix my gaps and square everything up. I can't even explain how happy this made me, it's the first time my father has been able to help me with my truck in over a year. He is finally feeling better after his open heart surgery last year and is strong enough to help me out. I know this made his day too as he was really excited to beat on my truck as he put it I didn't take any pics as nothing was pic worthy, my father laughed about us working all day and it looked like we didn't touch the truck. I happen to snap a quick pic of last weeks hinge install as I forgot to take one. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-01-2013, 09:43 PM	#1437
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Digging the new hinges. Sounds like good times with the ole man. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-01-2013, 11:19 PM	#1438
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB That's a great way to end the Thanksgiving weekend. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

12-02-2013, 11:12 PM	#1440
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I got to spend a little time with my dad over the weekend too! We currently live about 3 hours apart so its been a while since we've been able to hang out. __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

12-03-2013, 04:06 AM	#1441
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Love hanging out with my Pa too! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

12-03-2013, 07:10 AM	#1442
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Your truck is looking great, progress is good! I would also say that if you get it driveable, you can enjoy it for a while and save up for the paint job. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

12-05-2013, 09:59 PM	#1444
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Picked up some more parts this past week. I took advantage of the Black Friday sales and picked up a Dakota Digital Red Carbon gauge package with the bezel from AZProPerformance. Thanks again Travis for the sale. These things are sweet, can't wait to see the red led glowing at night. I also picked up some push on door seals from GMCPauls along with some misc. bolts and nuts I needed. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-05-2013, 10:56 PM	#1445
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Really nice build! __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU



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12-05-2013, 11:54 PM	#1446
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Very nice build. Nice deal on the gauges. I keep going back and forth between the white/red DD and the Auto Meter Phantoms. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

12-06-2013, 08:53 AM	#1448
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I love the gauges! I plan to buy the blue ones! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

12-06-2013, 09:15 AM	#1449
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Keith, your truck is looking great man. You can just see it coming to life. Have you decided on the color yet? __________________ 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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