Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks for the help Brandon, I ordered those jam nuts from speedway last night.

Anytime Keith.

[gringoloco]

In. I dig it. Welcome back.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

In. I dig it. Welcome back.

Thanks Chris

[Bennett68C10]

Went to a local swap meet yesterday and scored a 4L80e trans for $250.00! It's supposed to have 165,000 on it but I'm going to have it rebuilt and beefed up a little I was on the fence on running a 60e or the 80e due to possible clearance issues with the cab floor but I want a bullet proof trans so I'll make it fit if I have to!

[jeh]

That's a good deal right there!!!

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Went to a local swap meet yesterday and scored a 4L80e trans for $250.00! It's supposed to have 165,000 on it but I'm going to have it rebuilt and beefed up a little I was on the fence on running a 60e or the 80e due to possible clearance issues with the cab floor but I want a bullet proof trans so I'll make it fit if I have to!

Nice score Keith. I should know shortly how mine fits under my cab. I will make sure I post a bunch of pics for reference.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Went to a local swap meet yesterday and scored a 4L80e trans for $250.00! It's supposed to have 165,000 on it but I'm going to have it rebuilt and beefed up a little I was on the fence on running a 60e or the 80e due to possible clearance issues with the cab floor but I want a bullet proof trans so I'll make it fit if I have to!

Nice score! Beefed up is good

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by jeh

That's a good deal right there!!!

Thanks Jason, I went there hoping to find one, but didn't think I would find one for that price

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Nice score Keith. I should know shortly how mine fits under my cab. I will make sure I post a bunch of pics for reference.

I'm crossing my fingers Brandon, hoping I don't have to do any additional floor mods than the high hump!

Originally Posted by Sac

Hell of a score!

Thanks, I'm pretty excited about it. Saved me a ton of money over buying a brand new trans.

Originally Posted by RRC

Well it looks like I'm late to the party Welcome back!! Sorry to hear about your marriage, all the best in your future!!

Your never to late to join the ride Thanks, the future is looking pretty good.

Originally Posted by Raguemoe

Another OG build (hopefully we learned something on our last attempts). I'll be watching this one

Thanks for checking out my next journey. I know I definitely learned what not to do The key for me is not letting my brain go wild and start changing everything before its built.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice score! Beefed up is good

Thanks Mike, maybe someday in the distant future I would like to add a little power adder to the motor. I don't want a transmission that will grenade the first time I mash the throttle.

[Sac]

Hell of a score!

[RRC]

Well it looks like I'm late to the party Welcome back!! Sorry to hear about your marriage, all the best in your future!!

[Raguemoe]

Another OG build (hopefully we learned something on our last attempts). I'll be watching this one

[shearjs]

I'm glad I finally stumbled across your new thread. I knew you had a new project in the works, but was missing out on all the specifics. Everything looks great! You're going to love that LS powered rocket you're building. From my experience, I would definitely go with the 3.73 over the 4.10. I tried it for a while, and it was certainly fun, but the 3.73 is much more driver friendly. I can't wait to follow along and see your progress. Keep up the good work buddy!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by preacher anthony

Are you still going w/ 20" on the rear or going to 22"?

Right now 20's on the rear as that is what my Mag-G's are. But I have really been considering 22's I know I know, I said I wouldn't sell the wheels any time soon but once it's in my head I have a hard time forgetting about it. I've been going back and forth for over a month now on keeping the Mag-G's or selling them and going with a set of 22's. I know I can make my money back on the Mag-G's cause I got them for a very good price. Part of my problem is that I'm not completely sold on the grey centers, I'm more of a fully polished guy. I also like the brushed and clear coated centers too.

Originally Posted by shearjs

I'm glad I finally stumbled across your new thread. I knew you had a new project in the works, but was missing out on all the specifics. Everything looks great! You're going to love that LS powered rocket you're building. From my experience, I would definitely go with the 3.73 over the 4.10. I tried it for a while, and it was certainly fun, but the 3.73 is much more driver friendly. I can't wait to follow along and see your progress. Keep up the good work buddy!

Thanks Jason, I'm glad to have you following along. I've definitely decided to run the 3.73's in the rear. I'm taking everyone else's advice on this one.

[jeh]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Right now 20's on the rear as that is what my Mag-G's are. But I have really been considering 22's I know I know, I said I wouldn't sell the wheels any time soon but once it's in my head I have a hard time forgetting about it. I've been going back and forth for over a month now on keeping the Mag-G's or selling them and going with a set of 22's. I know I can make my money back on the Mag-G's cause I got them for a very good price. Part of my problem is that I'm not completely sold on the grey centers, I'm more of a fully polished guy. I also like the brushed and clear coated centers too.



Thanks Jason, I'm glad to have you following along. I've definitely decided to run the 3.73's in the rear. I'm taking everyone else's advice on this one.

Kieth, did understand you clearly, selling the wheels???? Hmmm maybe I'm hearing things!!! LOL Just joking

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by jeh

Kieth, did understand you clearly, selling the wheels???? Hmmm maybe I'm hearing things!!! LOL Just joking

I knew you would jump on that quickly

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Right now 20's on the rear as that is what my Mag-G's are. But I have really been considering 22's I know I know, I said I wouldn't sell the wheels any time soon but once it's in my head I have a hard time forgetting about it. I've been going back and forth for over a month now on keeping the Mag-G's or selling them and going with a set of 22's. I know I can make my money back on the Mag-G's cause I got them for a very good price. Part of my problem is that I'm not completely sold on the grey centers, I'm more of a fully polished guy. I also like the brushed and clear coated centers too.

Somehow, I can't imagine you changing your mind....
I'm sure whatever you decide on it will be cool.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Somehow, I can't imagine you changing your mind....
I'm sure whatever you decide on it will be cool.

thanks Mike

[Bennett68C10]

Got notification from UPS yesterday that all my Porterbuilt parts have shipped supposed to be here by next Friday! Looks like I'll be busy next weekend, can't wait to get this chassis together!

[MMcMasters]

That will be like Christmas morning as a kid when it all arrives on your porch

Mike

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Got notification from UPS yesterday that all my Porterbuilt parts have shipped supposed to be here by next Friday! Looks like I'll be busy next weekend, can't wait to get this chassis together!

Now the fun starts!

[69short]

That's the best feeling ever!

[69short]

Keith what paint did you use on the engine?

[jeh]

Once all those new parts arrive next weekend you'll forget about those wheels for a while... Anxious to see the update posts for the next few weeks

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by MMcMasters

That will be like Christmas morning as a kid when it all arrives on your porch

Mike

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Now the fun starts!

Originally Posted by 69short

That's the best feeling ever!

Originally Posted by jeh

Once all those new parts arrive next weekend you'll forget about those wheels for a while... Anxious to see the update posts for the next few weeks

I'm really excited to get this frame together, next weekend can't come fast enough for me

Originally Posted by 69short

Keith what paint did you use on the engine?

I used KBS coatings Chevy Orange! Sprayed it over their self etching primer!

[69short]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I'm really excited to get this frame together, next weekend can't come fast enough for me



I used KBS coatings Chevy Orange! Sprayed it over their self etching primer!

The reviews say it brushes on really nice. I think i may order a pint.