Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB

[Bowtie468]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks Chris, anything new on yours? Do you think you'll have it done for summer?

Nothing new on mine . Just trying to wrap things up as time allows . We 're trying to bring it to Dallas in March .

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Lattimer

I've only seen 67-68 on CL lately. I checked Jegs and they want $99 ea truck freight. So much for free shipping. They'll ship an engine or a trans for free, but not a fender. Go figure. I need to get a good right fender. Mine is fixable, but the shop quoted more than a new fender will cost, so might as well go new if I can find one that fits decent. I don't think I have a lot of hope locally for one better than what I have.

Maybe post up a want to buy in the for sale section. Somebody will definitely have one. Thanks for the info on the body shop your using, I think I'm going to check into them and get a estimate.

Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Nothing new on mine . Just trying to wrap things up as time allows . We 're trying to bring it to Dallas in March .

Awesome Chris, I can't wait to see some full size pics of your truck sitting outside shining in the sun. She is a beautiful truck.

[Bennett68C10]

Slosh Tubz are in, enjoy the Super Bowl guys.

[Rusbuilt]

That thing looks ready to drive!! Lol

[shearjs]

Looks great Keith! You're getting close!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by jeh

Every little step counts... Looks good

Originally Posted by shearjs

Looks great Keith! You're getting close!

Thanks guys

[screaminchevypickup]

Looking good..

[mikeleeshields]

Almost looks like you could start it up and drive it now.

[Rusbuilt]

Keith you know I'm about an hour from SoKy classics!! You can come visit!!! lol

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Bucks68

Sweet pieces!!

Thanks Buck, I almost passed out when I started adding everything up and realized how much money I still have to put into this truck

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Keith you know I'm about an hour from SoKy classics!! You can come visit!!! lol

I looked it up Rus, it is about a 12 hour ride from Jersey, maybe I can make it a weekend road trip

[jlsanborn]

Those lights are awesome!!

[mcbassin]

Thanks guys, slowly but surely it's getting there. Got some more parts in today, Fesler polished billet tail lights, they are purdy I'm stocking away everything until I need it, after we get our tax money back I'll be purchasing the last of my big ticket items like a new bed kit, Accuair and new foam and covers from truck seats for my buddy buckets

Dig the new tail lights! BTW what is tax money back?

[mikeleeshields]

Looking good Keith. I'm still debating on getting new bedsides now or rocking my crappy ones for this year until I get some other things straightened out. But the bed floor and everything tends to hinge on the bedsides. So I am at a crossroads. I guess go big or go home huh?

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Looking good Keith. I'm still debating on getting new bedsides now or rocking my crappy ones for this year until I get some other things straightened out. But the bed floor and everything tends to hinge on the bedsides. So I am at a crossroads. I guess go big or go home huh?

Yeah at this point why not, what's an extra $1000 or $2000 in my case since I need a whole bed. Are you running a wood or steel floor. I'm going to be running a wood floor in mine.

[ksbrktracer]

Lookin good ..... I really like them tail lights too.... !

[67ctener]

Great looking parts you've gotten lately. Good idea on the bed I think you'll be happy with new. And can't go wrong with the wood

[big_al_71]

nothing like new parts arriving....

Keep at it Keith..

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

Lookin good ..... I really like them tail lights too.... !

Hopefully I will actually need them this year

Originally Posted by 67ctener

Great looking parts you've gotten lately. Good idea on the bed I think you'll be happy with new. And can't go wrong with the wood

Thanks, I had my fill of fixing rust after the cab and doors. I just don't have the patience for it. I would much rather deal with new parts, plus everybody I talk to says how good the beds fit.

Originally Posted by big_al_71

nothing like new parts arriving....

Keep at it Keith..

Thanks Al, I'll keep plugging away at it, I won't let this truck beat me

[jeh]

Keith, the only thing I've ran into with the SoKy bed is the tailgate rubs the rear of the bed floor when you open and close it. We are going to slot the hinges a little to gain some clearance. Just a little room will keep from skinning the paint when it's opened. Other than that, the buddy doing the painting was very happy with the fit.

[Bennett68C10]

Thanks for the update on the tailgate Jason, be sure to post up some pics on your build of what you do to get the tailgate to fit correctly. Doesn't sound like it will be hard to fix though.

[jeh]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks for the update on the tailgate Jason, be sure to post up some pics on your build of what you do to get the tailgate to fit correctly. Doesn't sound like it will be hard to fix though.

Will do

[Bennett68C10]

Huge day today, after 4 years of my truck taking up space in my brothers garage it is finally home in my garage. It's on now







All nestled in her new home for good





I was worried about having room for in my garage to work on it but after I got it in there I realized I have plenty of room

[Fattback]

Congratz Keith looks good in its new home


Rob

[jeh]

Glad to see you got her home.....

[C10_ustacould]

Only one Q and A comes to mind:
Q: Hey, what are you doing tomorrow night?
A: Workin' on my truck!

Congrats bro!!