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mcbassin · 12-06-2013, 10:00 AM

Love those DD gauges!

knomadd · 12-06-2013, 11:19 AM

Those gauges are nice! I've got a set in blue for my GTO. Too lazy to start rewiring the car right now though so I don't have them installed yet.

Jimbabwe · 12-06-2013, 11:43 AM

Red (or any color) with white and full trim looks great.

Pro Performance · 12-06-2013, 12:02 PM

Gauges are going to look great in there, and looking forward to seeing the truck come together. I am now subscribed!

gringoloco · 12-06-2013, 12:34 PM

White grill would look great. Gives just enough of the classic look without being too much. Body color roof keeps it modern and 'sporty'. <--- my .02

Keep up the good work!

sduckworth13 · 12-06-2013, 01:27 PM

Nice purchase on the gauges Keith. Your truck is looking great.

CC69Rat · 12-06-2013, 05:02 PM

I have asked before, just cant remember. Sanderson or Headman headers? Mind sharing the part number? I'm going to change to a mid length header on mine, the Flowtechs hang a little lower than my truck will handle.

**Bowtie468** · 12-07-2013, 02:59 AM

Your going to love those gauges ! As far as the paint theme , I vote for the white ( ivory ) grille and full trim !

coueshunter · 12-07-2013, 07:09 AM

Truck is coming along great! Love the ideas you've come up with and changes along the way even though your pocketbook doesn't like buying more then one set if wheels lol

Bennett68C10 · 12-07-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Love those DD gauges!

Thanks Mike, I just can't wait to my truck actually needs them

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Those gauges are nice! I've got a set in blue for my GTO. Too lazy to start rewiring the car right now though so I don't have them installed yet.

Well what are you waiting for

I hear you, I feel the same way when I look at my truck sometimes

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Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

Red (or any color) with white and full trim looks great.

Yeah I just hope I like the side trim on there after I drill holes all over the truck.

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Originally Posted by Pro Performance

Gauges are going to look great in there, and looking forward to seeing the truck come together. I am now subscribed!

Thanks Travis, I'm keeping a relatively stock looking interior and I think these gauges in a stock bezel will compliment it perfectly.

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

White grill would look great. Gives just enough of the classic look without being too much. Body color roof keeps it modern and 'sporty'. <--- my .02

Keep up the good work!

Thanks I think this is where I'm leaning towards, bright Red body with a White grill to set it off and White letters on the tailgate.

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Nice purchase on the gauges Keith. Your truck is looking great.

Thanks, your making some nice progress on yours too. I know your looking for wheels and believe me I know how hard it can be to find the right ones

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

I have asked before, just cant remember. Sanderson or Headman headers? Mind sharing the part number? I'm going to change to a mid length header on mine, the Flowtechs hang a little lower than my truck will handle.

No problem Chad they are Hedman Chevelle mid-length part number 68618. I'm pretty sure Hedman makes a C-10 small and big block specific mid-length header now. You should check into those.

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Your going to love those gauges ! As far as the paint theme , I vote for the white ( ivory ) grille and full trim !

Thanks Mike, looks like I will be going in that direction. It will look similar to yours except for Red. I just hope it comes out half as nice as yours.

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Originally Posted by coueshunter

Truck is coming along great! Love the ideas you've come up with and changes along the way even though your pocketbook doesn't like buying more then one set if wheels lol

Thanks, yeah I have made some changes on wheels and the last one changing from the Vintecs to the Retros was probably a stupid one but oh well. At least I didn't really lose any money on that one. I had a lot going on in my life then and wasn't thinking with a clear head. Sometimes I wish I would have kept them, oh well that's the way life goes. It's ok though, I love the Intros, they look awesome and I really don't see them much. I plan on keeping this truck for a long long long time so this is definitely not the last set of wheels it will have

maybe one day you will see Vintecs on this truck again

gringoloco · 12-07-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks I think this is where I'm leaning towards, bright Red body with a White grill to set it off and White letters on the tailgate.

Perfect! Maybe Speedway White to at least have a little GM color on it?

Bennett68C10 · 12-07-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Perfect! Maybe Speedway White to at least have a little GM color on it?

This is what I'm thinking

Rusbuilt · 12-07-2013, 08:55 PM

I dig it!

CC69Rat · 12-07-2013, 09:10 PM

Speedway white is what I'm putting on my grille.. awesome color. Sort of a vanilla ice cream color. Not pure white.

gringoloco · 12-07-2013, 10:28 PM

Perfecto! Back to work, we need to see it fo realz

sduckworth13 · 12-07-2013, 10:34 PM

Keith, definitely like that color on the truck without a doubt. That looks awesome.

mcbassin · 12-07-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

This is what I'm thinking

I love it!

C10_ustacould · 12-07-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

perfecto! Back to work, we need to see it fo realz

+1

Bhelton · 12-07-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

+1

That's 3 of us Keith!

I like the color in your rendering!!

Bennett68C10 · 12-08-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I dig it!

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Speedway white is what I'm putting on my grille.. awesome color. Sort of a vanilla ice cream color. Not pure white.

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Perfecto! Back to work, we need to see it fo realz

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Keith, definitely like that color on the truck without a doubt. That looks awesome.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I love it!

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

+1

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Originally Posted by Bhelton

That's 3 of us Keith!

I like the color in your rendering!!

Thanks guys, I plan to paint this truck myself so hopefully it turns out decent. Hopefully once I get done primering it, I'll have it down enough to lay down some color. I'm hoping it will look like the rendering by summer.

Bhelton · 12-08-2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks guys, I plan to paint this truck myself so hopefully it turns out decent. Hopefully once I get done primering it, I'll have it down enough to lay down some color. I'm hoping it will look like the rendering by summer.

Good luck bud!

HotRod C/10 · 12-08-2013, 12:33 AM

That's SEXY!

knomadd · 12-08-2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Well what are you waiting for

I hear you, I feel the same way when I look at my truck sometimes

I'm not thrilled about wiring. It took me a while to wire the truck and it has to be about half the wires as what needs to go into the GTO. Plus I've started my air bag swap on the truck. It's soooo cold out right now, and wet, I don't know when I'll get the front of the truck done so maybe I should have done the wiring instead. At least it's in the garage.

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Yeah I just hope I like the side trim on there after I drill holes all over the truck.

Have you ever thought about using a double sided tape? Newer vehicles (90's and up) use a double sided tape for most of their trim. If you get a good tape from an auto supply place, it should hold up well. That way you wouldn't have to drill holes and if you ever change your mind on the trim, you can remove it and not need to worry about filling holes. Not that you'd change your mind after the trim was on...

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

This is what I'm thinking

I really like your color combo in that rendering. I think it will look great with the trim too.

Bennett68C10 · 12-08-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhelton

Good luck bud!

Thanks buddy I'm going to need it

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

That's SEXY!

Thanks, hopefully it turns out the way I envision it and it doesn't take another 4 years

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Originally Posted by knomadd

I'm not thrilled about wiring. It took me a while to wire the truck and it has to be about half the wires as what needs to go into the GTO. Plus I've started my air bag swap on the truck. It's soooo cold out right now, and wet, I don't know when I'll get the front of the truck done so maybe I should have done the wiring instead. At least it's in the garage.

Have you ever thought about using a double sided tape? Newer vehicles (90's and up) use a double sided tape for most of their trim. If you get a good tape from an auto supply place, it should hold up well. That way you wouldn't have to drill holes and if you ever change your mind on the trim, you can remove it and not need to worry about filling holes. Not that you'd change your mind after the trim was on...

I really like your color combo in that rendering. I think it will look great with the trim too.

Thanks, the trim is just something I keep changing my mind on but if I do the white grill with the hood trim then it will only look right with the side trim and tailgate trim.

Bennett68C10 · 12-08-2013, 08:35 PM

Today I got the Porterbuilt hood hinge plates welded to the bottom of the hood. Forgot to snap a picture before I put the hood back on so I crawled in the fender well to take a pic

12-06-2013, 10:00 AM	#1451
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Love those DD gauges! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-06-2013, 11:19 AM	#1452
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Those gauges are nice! I've got a set in blue for my GTO. Too lazy to start rewiring the car right now though so I don't have them installed yet. __________________ -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)

12-06-2013, 11:43 AM	#1453
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Red (or any color) with white and full trim looks great.

12-06-2013, 12:02 PM	#1454
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Gauges are going to look great in there, and looking forward to seeing the truck come together. I am now subscribed!

12-06-2013, 12:34 PM	#1455
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB White grill would look great. Gives just enough of the classic look without being too much. Body color roof keeps it modern and 'sporty'. <--- my .02 Keep up the good work! __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-06-2013, 01:27 PM	#1456
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice purchase on the gauges Keith. Your truck is looking great. __________________ Scott

12-06-2013, 05:02 PM	#1457
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I have asked before, just cant remember. Sanderson or Headman headers? Mind sharing the part number? I'm going to change to a mid length header on mine, the Flowtechs hang a little lower than my truck will handle. __________________ 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)

12-07-2013, 02:59 AM	#1458
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Your going to love those gauges ! As far as the paint theme , I vote for the white ( ivory ) grille and full trim ! __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

12-07-2013, 07:09 AM	#1459
coueshunter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Alliance, Oh Posts: 77	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Truck is coming along great! Love the ideas you've come up with and changes along the way even though your pocketbook doesn't like buying more then one set if wheels lol

12-07-2013, 08:55 PM	#1463
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I dig it! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

12-07-2013, 09:10 PM	#1464
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,210	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Speedway white is what I'm putting on my grille.. awesome color. Sort of a vanilla ice cream color. Not pure white. __________________ 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)

12-07-2013, 10:28 PM	#1465
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Perfecto! Back to work, we need to see it fo realz __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-07-2013, 10:34 PM	#1466
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Keith, definitely like that color on the truck without a doubt. That looks awesome. __________________ Scott

12-08-2013, 12:33 AM	#1472
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB That's SEXY! __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

12-08-2013, 08:35 PM	#1475
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Today I got the Porterbuilt hood hinge plates welded to the bottom of the hood. Forgot to snap a picture before I put the hood back on so I crawled in the fender well to take a pic Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10



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