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**68 Four on the Floor** · 10-09-2011, 11:00 AM

Your truck is gonna be crazy detailed

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-09-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Your truck is gonna be crazy detailed

Thanks man!

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-09-2011, 05:58 PM

had to clean/reorganize. So I had to get the other chevy outa there

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heater box done.
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I found this one while going thru my pics. Not sure what I was thinking

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XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-09-2011, 06:01 PM

Sway bar

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Clutch fan mounted
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heeroyue2002 · 10-09-2011, 06:39 PM

haha u got savage eyes.

**68 Four on the Floor** · 10-09-2011, 08:58 PM

Your shop is friggin huge! When can i bring my junk over lol

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-11-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by heeroyue2002

haha u got savage eyes.

Well I know the crossmember didn't come out without a fight. So I maybe went a little savage on it!

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Your shop is friggin huge! When can i bring my junk over lol

Not so huge after I filled it up with tools, junk, and two vehicles.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-11-2011, 07:52 PM

Mounted the fuel line.
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also temporary tank fill/vent. I want to get this motor fired up!

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tranny power washed, degreased twice. going to degrease one more time.
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Found out after having the radiator boil/press. test. it isn't worth fixing

I have one more, so I'm hoping for the best.

72SWBChevy · 10-11-2011, 09:18 PM

Looking good!

**68 Four on the Floor** · 10-12-2011, 09:03 AM

Whatcmake is your trans? I think I have the same one in my 68
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-12-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 72SWBChevy

Looking good!

Thanks man!

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Whatcmake is your trans? I think I have the same one in my 68
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It's the sm 420. here's a cool link I found in another thread. it I.D.s most popular trans. and gives a little history about em'.

http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge...on_gateway.htm

**68 Four on the Floor** · 10-12-2011, 06:12 PM

Awesome! Thank you!

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-16-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Awesome! Thank you!

No prob. hope it helped out.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-16-2011, 06:59 PM

Fun with wiring!
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Trans. painted
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I need to get the paint stripped off the shroud. anyone know a good product that won't damage plastic.
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-16-2011, 07:08 PM

Started on getting the wiring installed. converting to HEI so I'll be running power from the junction block, but still have to buy a new connector for that. also changing to internally regulated alternator. (bye bye voltage regulator). Got rid of the 40+ years of splicing, and put gold plated terminal ends on all wires to the fender block.
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-19-2011, 06:32 PM

Just placed an order with summit for a pair of Hedman elites, mufflers, sway bar bushings, and black powder coated throttle return springs. Maybe I'll have it all by the weekend.

70-Chevy · 10-19-2011, 08:27 PM

John,
I am just getting back into building my truck as well and I have a little welding to do. I have a small Lincoln 120V welder. What settings do you recommend for welding sheetmetal?

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-21-2011, 08:59 AM

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John,
I am just getting back into building my truck as well and I have a little welding to do. I have a small Lincoln 120V welder. What settings do you recommend for welding sheetmetal?

Well I'm still a novice welder,and I'm sure there are several people on here that could answer your question better. On my miller it has the power dial showing the gauge metal your welding, and I set it to the smallest gauge and speed to whatever your comfortable with. also I'm using flux core wire. hope this helps. Thanks for looking at my build thread. I'll check yours too.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-22-2011, 01:34 PM

parts are here!
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Here's some pics of parts installed.

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Drivers side header was a real PITA. Didn't want to,but had to clearance for the Z-bar.

At least you cant see it when installed.

Houch · 10-22-2011, 03:01 PM

Those headers look good. Whole engine looks great. Wont be long before you fire that thing up. Doing great!

VA72C10 · 10-22-2011, 04:55 PM

Looking great!

mightymouse · 10-22-2011, 10:41 PM

man those look good. your making lot's of progress.keep it up..jw

XxCHEVYMANxX · 10-31-2011, 07:00 PM

Thanks for the compliments. I was busy this weekend, painted some small parts, got the transmission in, and fired up the motor!

It sounds really good. I'll post some pics and will try to get a video on here asap. hearing the motor running has me fired up now.

VA72C10 · 10-31-2011, 07:39 PM

Awesome! Congrats!!!

**68 Four on the Floor** · 11-01-2011, 07:12 PM

Thought you had disappeared on us. Cant wait to see the pics!

10-09-2011, 11:00 AM	#151
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Your truck is gonna be crazy detailed

10-09-2011, 05:58 PM	#153
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 had to clean/reorganize. So I had to get the other chevy outa there heater box done. I found this one while going thru my pics. Not sure what I was thinking __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

10-09-2011, 06:01 PM	#154
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Sway bar Clutch fan mounted __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

10-09-2011, 06:39 PM	#155
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10-09-2011, 08:58 PM	#156
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Your shop is friggin huge! When can i bring my junk over lol

10-11-2011, 07:52 PM	#158
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Mounted the fuel line. also temporary tank fill/vent. I want to get this motor fired up! tranny power washed, degreased twice. going to degrease one more time. Found out after having the radiator boil/press. test. it isn't worth fixing I have one more, so I'm hoping for the best. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

10-11-2011, 09:18 PM	#159
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10-12-2011, 09:03 AM	#160
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Whatcmake is your trans? I think I have the same one in my 68 Posted via Mobile Device

10-12-2011, 06:12 PM	#162
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Awesome! Thank you!

10-16-2011, 06:59 PM	#164
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Fun with wiring! Trans. painted I need to get the paint stripped off the shroud. anyone know a good product that won't damage plastic. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

10-16-2011, 07:08 PM	#165
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Started on getting the wiring installed. converting to HEI so I'll be running power from the junction block, but still have to buy a new connector for that. also changing to internally regulated alternator. (bye bye voltage regulator). Got rid of the 40+ years of splicing, and put gold plated terminal ends on all wires to the fender block. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

10-19-2011, 06:32 PM	#166
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Just placed an order with summit for a pair of Hedman elites, mufflers, sway bar bushings, and black powder coated throttle return springs. Maybe I'll have it all by the weekend. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

10-19-2011, 08:27 PM	#167
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: 68' Chevy c10 John, I am just getting back into building my truck as well and I have a little welding to do. I have a small Lincoln 120V welder. What settings do you recommend for welding sheetmetal? __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

10-22-2011, 01:34 PM	#169
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 parts are here! Here's some pics of parts installed. Drivers side header was a real PITA. Didn't want to,but had to clearance for the Z-bar. At least you cant see it when installed. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

10-22-2011, 03:01 PM	#170
Houch Time Machine Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sedgewickville Mo. Posts: 92	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Those headers look good. Whole engine looks great. Wont be long before you fire that thing up. Doing great! __________________ Greg 1970 Chevy SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard//...d.php?t=390588



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10-22-2011, 10:41 PM	#172
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: 68' Chevy c10 man those look good. your making lot's of progress.keep it up..jw

10-31-2011, 07:00 PM	#173
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Thanks for the compliments. I was busy this weekend, painted some small parts, got the transmission in, and fired up the motor! It sounds really good. I'll post some pics and will try to get a video on here asap. hearing the motor running has me fired up now. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

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11-01-2011, 07:12 PM	#175
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