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Bennett68C10 · 02-26-2014, 09:29 PM

These bed sides are just about perfect and I love that they don't have stake pocket holes

jeh · 02-26-2014, 09:36 PM

Keith, when I got mine from SoKy they were very straight. My buddy that's painting them still sprayed a couple rounds of primer and blocked them so they would be slick for the black paint. The tailgate had a couple little dings in it. I excited for you to get some paint on yours...

jlsanborn · 02-26-2014, 10:13 PM

Nice!!

Bennett68C10 · 02-26-2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jeh

Keith, when I got mine from SoKy they were very straight. My buddy that's painting them still sprayed a couple rounds of primer and blocked them so they would be slick for the black paint. The tailgate had a couple little dings in it. I excited for you to get some paint on yours...

Thanks Jason hopefully in a couple of months I'll have some paint on these. I'm just glad they came in with no damage and are straight as an arrow. Won't take much to prep them for paint.

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Nice!!

Thanks I can't wait to put the bed on and roll it outside for a nice side profile pic laid out

Number98 · 02-27-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks I can't wait to put the bed on and roll it outside for a nice side profile pic laid out

I can't wait to see that either!!

Rusbuilt · 02-27-2014, 09:20 AM

Nice bed sides!

Rollin 67 style · 02-27-2014, 11:43 AM

You're rockin now!

suspect · 02-28-2014, 10:05 AM

ksbrktracer · 02-28-2014, 11:02 AM

Now your gonna have someplace to put those taillights ...... I like the smooth sides , they are gonna look good.

Bennett68C10 · 03-01-2014, 12:57 AM

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I can't wait to see that either!!

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Nice bed sides!

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Originally Posted by Rollin 67 style

You're rockin now!

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Now your gonna have someplace to put those taillights ...... I like the smooth sides , they are gonna look good.

Thanks guys, I need to get my gas tank, rear bumper brackets and disc brakes installed this weekend so hopefully I can get the bed on next weekend. Hopefully I don't run into any problems. I already have to modify the rear bumper brackets to clear the bolts on the rear crossmember because I had to move that back in the frame to put the gas tank in.

**screaminchevypickup** · 03-01-2014, 01:07 AM

Looking good!! Nice parts..

mikeleeshields · 03-02-2014, 12:08 AM

Looks good Keith. Can't wait to see this thing with bedsides finally huh.

Bennett68C10 · 03-02-2014, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looking good!! Nice parts..

Thanks Kyle, I saw Lucy on Instagram tonight, looks awesome

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Looks good Keith. Can't wait to see this thing with bedsides finally huh.

Thanks Mike, after 4 long years it will finally have a bed on it again. Just in time to yank it all back apart for paint

Bhelton · 03-02-2014, 08:46 AM

Won't be long now!!!

Bennett68C10 · 03-02-2014, 07:27 PM

Worked on the rear of the truck this weekend. Got my Wilwood rear disc conversion done. While I was at it I installed a new Moser differential cover. Also got the rear bumper brackets and the gas tank bolted in for good.

Next weekend the bed is going on

I can't wait

Bennett68C10 · 03-02-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhelton

Won't be long now!!!

Thanks Ben, I hung a little inspiration up in the garage. Taped it to the top of the toolbox to remind myself what I'm building every time I grab a tool

**screaminchevypickup** · 03-02-2014, 07:34 PM

Looking good !!

suspect · 03-02-2014, 08:19 PM

Did you get the E-brake cable for your rear brakes? If not, what kind of ideas do you have? I ordered my rear conversion from scottshotrods, but I didn't get the cable. He said it was (I think) $150. I couldn't bring myself to pay that much for a cable. I'm going to do what I can to modify the stock cable to work.

Bhelton · 03-02-2014, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks Ben, I hung a little inspiration up in the garage. Taped it to the top of the toolbox to remind myself what I'm building every time I grab a tool

Great Motivation!!

jeh · 03-02-2014, 09:52 PM

Looks good Keith, I'd like to put rear disk on mine next winter.

Rusbuilt · 03-02-2014, 11:15 PM

Nice!!

knomadd · 03-02-2014, 11:22 PM

Those brakes look great behind those beautiful wheels!

Bennett68C10 · 03-03-2014, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looking good !!

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Great Motivation!!

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Looks good Keith, I'd like to put rear disk on mine next winter.

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Nice!!

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Those brakes look great behind those beautiful wheels!

Thanks guys, it is a really nice kit.

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Did you get the E-brake cable for your rear brakes? If not, what kind of ideas do you have? I ordered my rear conversion from scottshotrods, but I didn't get the cable. He said it was (I think) $150. I couldn't bring myself to pay that much for a cable. I'm going to do what I can to modify the stock cable to work.

I planned on just buying the lokar cables. I know the price sucks but I like how they mount. I never liked the factory cable setup which is why I chose to run these rear brakes. I'm interested to see what you come up with.

suspect · 03-03-2014, 11:41 PM

Now that I'm aware that Lokar makes a cable set up that works with Wilwood, I'm going to check it out. Thanks.

Bennett68C10 · 03-04-2014, 11:33 AM

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Now that I'm aware that Lokar makes a cable set up that works with Wilwood, I'm going to check it out. Thanks.

I checked on Summit racings website and it looks like the Lokar and the Wilwood cables are the same ones. The only difference is the price. The Wilwood is $119.95 and the Lokar is $131.27. Both are 96" long cables in black braided stainless. I'm just going to order the Wilwood when the time comes.

02-26-2014, 09:29 PM	#1801
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB These bed sides are just about perfect and I love that they don't have stake pocket holes Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-26-2014, 09:36 PM	#1802
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Keith, when I got mine from SoKy they were very straight. My buddy that's painting them still sprayed a couple rounds of primer and blocked them so they would be slick for the black paint. The tailgate had a couple little dings in it. I excited for you to get some paint on yours... __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

02-26-2014, 10:13 PM	#1803
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice!! __________________ '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

02-27-2014, 09:20 AM	#1806
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice bed sides! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

02-27-2014, 11:43 AM	#1807
Rollin 67 style Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 17	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB You're rockin now!

02-28-2014, 10:05 AM	#1808
suspect Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 692	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB __________________ Daniel 68 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503594 Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

02-28-2014, 11:02 AM	#1809
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Now your gonna have someplace to put those taillights ...... I like the smooth sides , they are gonna look good.

03-01-2014, 01:07 AM	#1811
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good!! Nice parts.. __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

03-02-2014, 12:08 AM	#1812
mikeleeshields Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Camden, Ohio Posts: 594	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks good Keith. Can't wait to see this thing with bedsides finally huh. __________________ 1970 SWB Got My PB Suspension It's On Now- 1970 SWB - Porterbuilt to the Extreme Mike

03-02-2014, 08:46 AM	#1814
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Won't be long now!!!

03-02-2014, 07:27 PM	#1815
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Worked on the rear of the truck this weekend. Got my Wilwood rear disc conversion done. While I was at it I installed a new Moser differential cover. Also got the rear bumper brackets and the gas tank bolted in for good. Next weekend the bed is going on I can't wait __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-02-2014, 07:34 PM	#1817
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good !! __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

03-02-2014, 08:19 PM	#1818
suspect Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 692	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Did you get the E-brake cable for your rear brakes? If not, what kind of ideas do you have? I ordered my rear conversion from scottshotrods, but I didn't get the cable. He said it was (I think) $150. I couldn't bring myself to pay that much for a cable. I'm going to do what I can to modify the stock cable to work. __________________ Daniel 68 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503594 Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

03-02-2014, 09:52 PM	#1820
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks good Keith, I'd like to put rear disk on mine next winter. __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

03-02-2014, 11:15 PM	#1821
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice!! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*



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03-02-2014, 11:22 PM	#1822
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Those brakes look great behind those beautiful wheels! __________________ -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)

03-03-2014, 11:41 PM	#1824
suspect Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 692	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Now that I'm aware that Lokar makes a cable set up that works with Wilwood, I'm going to check it out. Thanks. __________________ Daniel 68 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503594 Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

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