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XxCHEVYMANxX · 12-11-2011, 02:53 PM

I never posted any pics of the truck still together besides the first post. before I took it apart I had finished a good deal of the bodywork. In these pics I still had not done the rocker panels or the drivers fender.
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still some hammering to do, but it's getting there

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longbed67 · 12-11-2011, 06:59 PM

Coming right along, seems like you can never get enough practice with metal work and there is always something new to learn...

XxCHEVYMANxX · 12-12-2011, 08:00 PM

Thanks Adam, At least with classic Chevy steel you can work with it without it falling apart.

That fender was in such good shape everywhere else, I didn't mind putting some extra time in to fix it.

VA72C10 · 12-12-2011, 08:29 PM

Looking good! Nice progress on the fender

XxCHEVYMANxX · 12-14-2011, 11:30 PM

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Looking good! Nice progress on the fender

Thanks VA, I've just been trying to find some real time to work on her. been too many things taking up all my time the last few weeks. I should be moving forward again soon!

XxCHEVYMANxX · 12-15-2011, 07:29 PM

Received my upper clutch pushrod today from board member blap. very nice condition. Thanks again Brad.

mcbassin · 12-24-2011, 07:46 PM

Awesome project John! I just got caught up and I am looking forward to updates. This is gonna be a sweet ride when you get done, love the attention to details... Subscribed

XxCHEVYMANxX · 12-25-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Awesome project John! I just got caught up and I am looking forward to updates. This is gonna be a sweet ride when you get done, love the attention to details... Subscribed

Thanks alot Mike, I hope to get at it again after the holidays. too much goin on right now.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 01-15-2012, 03:32 PM

Finally got to do some work in the garage. too bad most of it was cleaning up/making room. I did get the alt. bracket installed. it turned out ok and I can get the valve cover off without removing the alt. bracket now.

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also picked up these rolling frames. I'm planning on using one to put the truck bed on for painting. price was good, free!
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**68 Four on the Floor** · 01-15-2012, 07:22 PM

Free is always good. Good to see you getting some more work done!

truckzilla · 02-21-2012, 04:02 PM

It's gonna be a beautiful thing! Subscribed.

trevorrhine · 03-03-2012, 11:18 PM

Great looking project, nice job with all of the little details....they'll all come together and make you truck stand out once its complete. I'm in a very similar spot in my build, I look forward to progress.

longbed67 · 03-04-2012, 12:37 AM

Any new updates on the truck, or any progress made lately???

ChevyNewb · 03-04-2012, 10:28 AM

Digging the build so far. Brought up a lot of detail I had not thought about. Can I ask about your sandblasting setup? Spent 3 hours trying to get my compressor and blaster to like each other...finally gave up and went to wire wheels. Blaster is going back to the store

XxCHEVYMANxX · 03-18-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Free is always good. Good to see you getting some more work done!

Thanks man, I feel like I haven't done much all winter.

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Originally Posted by truckzilla

It's gonna be a beautiful thing! Subscribed.

Thanks truckzilla

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Originally Posted by trevorrhine

Great looking project, nice job with all of the little details....they'll all come together and make you truck stand out once its complete. I'm in a very similar spot in my build, I look forward to progress.

Thanks trevorrhine, I'll have to check out your build.

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Originally Posted by longbed67

Any new updates on the truck, or any progress made lately???

sorry longbed67, no progress lately. my season is coming up now, and its time to get back at it.

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Originally Posted by ChevyNewb

Digging the build so far. Brought up a lot of detail I had not thought about. Can I ask about your sandblasting setup? Spent 3 hours trying to get my compressor and blaster to like each other...finally gave up and went to wire wheels. Blaster is going back to the store

Thanks ChevyNewb, I'll put a pic of my blaster setup on here later, but I can tell you moisture is your worst enemy when blasting. my blaster nozzle clogged up about every 3 sec. until I used a moisture trap at the gun.

longbed67 · 03-18-2012, 06:23 PM

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Thanks ChevyNewb, I'll put a pic of my blaster setup on here later, but I can tell you moisture is your worst enemy when blasting. my blaster nozzle clogged up about every 3 sec. until I used a moisture trap at the gun.[/QUOTE]

I use one at the compressor and one at the tank and have run it for 6 hours straight without a hiccup... might try that as it is easier and lighter than at the gun!

72SWBChevy · 03-18-2012, 06:59 PM

Looking good brother!!

XxCHEVYMANxX · 05-12-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by longbed67

I use one at the compressor and one at the tank and have run it for 6 hours straight without a hiccup... might try that as it is easier and lighter than at the gun!

Hey Adam, I have one at the tank also. I use one at the gun too as insurance. (better safe than sorry). I had a drop of water come through when I was painting one time, so I started using one at the gun, and it's never happened again.
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moisture trap at the gun. sorry for the ugly pic.

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Looking good brother!!

thanks 72', Your way ahead now! your truck looks awesome!

I just had the drive shaft done. since I changed from the old three speed trans, I had a slip yoke installed, new spicer bearings and new carrier bearing as well.
some pics.
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 05-12-2012, 12:24 PM

Also finished the clutch push rod.
This is what the old one looked like on both ends. it can be repaired.
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This one I got from board member Blap.
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XxCHEVYMANxX · 05-12-2012, 04:14 PM

Drive shaft is in. next up is front brake lines.
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mcbassin · 05-12-2012, 04:30 PM

Nice progress John, I haven't seen you updating in a while. Rock on!

XxCHEVYMANxX · 05-13-2012, 05:50 PM

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Nice progress John, I haven't seen you updating in a while. Rock on!

Thanks Mike, I was laid off at the end of April, so the truck has been on the back burner. I'll keep finding time to work on her though.

Brake line for drivers side finished and installed. I was able to get the passenger side re-routed to the 85's rubber line fitting. still need to mount pass. lines to the X-member.
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72SWBChevy · 05-13-2012, 09:21 PM

Nice job bending those lines. I would end up making a bunch of useless bent up tubing. Ha.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 06-29-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 72SWBChevy

Nice job bending those lines. I would end up making a bunch of useless bent up tubing. Ha.

Thanks 72', I just took my time and kept checking the fit till I got it right. I bet you could do the same.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 06-29-2012, 11:54 AM

Here's a little more progress. not really pic worthy stuff, but I take pics of everything. The first two are before and after (new chrome under mount fuel line).
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Re-located fuel filter.
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12-11-2011, 02:53 PM	#1
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 I never posted any pics of the truck still together besides the first post. before I took it apart I had finished a good deal of the bodywork. In these pics I still had not done the rocker panels or the drivers fender. still some hammering to do, but it's getting there __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

12-11-2011, 06:59 PM	#2
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Coming right along, seems like you can never get enough practice with metal work and there is always something new to learn... __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

12-12-2011, 08:00 PM	#3
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Thanks Adam, At least with classic Chevy steel you can work with it without it falling apart. That fender was in such good shape everywhere else, I didn't mind putting some extra time in to fix it. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

12-12-2011, 08:29 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Looking good! Nice progress on the fender __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-15-2011, 07:29 PM	#6
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Received my upper clutch pushrod today from board member blap. very nice condition. Thanks again Brad. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

12-24-2011, 07:46 PM	#7
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Awesome project John! I just got caught up and I am looking forward to updates. This is gonna be a sweet ride when you get done, love the attention to details... Subscribed __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-15-2012, 03:32 PM	#9
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Finally got to do some work in the garage. too bad most of it was cleaning up/making room. I did get the alt. bracket installed. it turned out ok and I can get the valve cover off without removing the alt. bracket now. also picked up these rolling frames. I'm planning on using one to put the truck bed on for painting. price was good, free! __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

01-15-2012, 07:22 PM	#10
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Free is always good. Good to see you getting some more work done!

02-21-2012, 04:02 PM	#11
truckzilla Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 468	Re: 68' Chevy c10 It's gonna be a beautiful thing! Subscribed.

03-03-2012, 11:18 PM	#12
trevorrhine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 64	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Great looking project, nice job with all of the little details....they'll all come together and make you truck stand out once its complete. I'm in a very similar spot in my build, I look forward to progress. __________________ 1967 Chevy c10 SWB Project "Daily Driver" Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ar#post4953311

03-04-2012, 12:37 AM	#13
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Any new updates on the truck, or any progress made lately??? __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

03-04-2012, 10:28 AM	#14
ChevyNewb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 153	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Digging the build so far. Brought up a lot of detail I had not thought about. Can I ask about your sandblasting setup? Spent 3 hours trying to get my compressor and blaster to like each other...finally gave up and went to wire wheels. Blaster is going back to the store

03-18-2012, 06:23 PM	#16
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: 68' Chevy c10 [QUOTE= Thanks ChevyNewb, I'll put a pic of my blaster setup on here later, but I can tell you moisture is your worst enemy when blasting. my blaster nozzle clogged up about every 3 sec. until I used a moisture trap at the gun.[/QUOTE] I use one at the compressor and one at the tank and have run it for 6 hours straight without a hiccup... might try that as it is easier and lighter than at the gun! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

03-18-2012, 06:59 PM	#17
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Looking good brother!! __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

05-12-2012, 12:24 PM	#19
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Also finished the clutch push rod. This is what the old one looked like on both ends. it can be repaired. This one I got from board member Blap. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)



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05-12-2012, 04:14 PM	#20
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Drive shaft is in. next up is front brake lines. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

05-12-2012, 04:30 PM	#21
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Nice progress John, I haven't seen you updating in a while. Rock on! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-13-2012, 09:21 PM	#23
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Nice job bending those lines. I would end up making a bunch of useless bent up tubing. Ha. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

06-29-2012, 11:54 AM	#25
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: 68' Chevy c10 Here's a little more progress. not really pic worthy stuff, but I take pics of everything. The first two are before and after (new chrome under mount fuel line). Re-located fuel filter. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

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