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Tman · 12-13-2018, 06:14 PM

I bought this 68 short bed from 71swb4x4 in the summer of 2008. It has been a slow build in my garage as time and money allow. I did all the rust repair, body work, frame blasting and painting, and assembled the body for paint. It is currently at a local shop for paint, hope to have it home soon for the final assembly.
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Tman · 12-13-2018, 06:17 PM

Some more pics
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Tman · 12-13-2018, 06:19 PM

And current pics.
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scott123 · 12-13-2018, 06:24 PM

I was starting to feel bad.

I bought my son a 69 SWB 4WD in 2010. Frame off, rust repair......the works.

It has been done in stages. The inside of the cab is finished and the inside of the beds and fenders have been painted.

383/350/205 with a 6" lift.

Thanks for being a tad being slower than me. LOL

your project looks good and I like that shade of blue.

Should be sweet.

S

El Dorado Jim · 12-13-2018, 08:40 PM

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looking good, cant wait to see it all together

**1971Stepside** · 12-14-2018, 10:24 AM

Love to see this. I took mine apart in 92 I believe. Drug it around the country in pieces while I was in the Air Force. Finally got the frame and some rust repair done in 2003. It has sat in the corner of the garage until this past August. It just shows that whatever you make a priority in your life gets the most attention. Good luck with your build. It is going to look great with that blue!

BugzC10 · 12-14-2018, 02:17 PM

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I like the color scheme....hummm wonder why?

UniqueOdyssey68 · 12-14-2018, 03:54 PM

Nice! Had mine 18 years, been apart for 17 years, slow build frame up. It's killing me it's taking this long, so you've made great progress

Great color choice!

scott123 · 12-14-2018, 06:44 PM

I guess I am a little ahead of the curve. LOL

But ii sure feels slow.

Good looking trucks.

Scott

Tman · 12-14-2018, 08:58 PM

It sure didn’t seem like 10 years, but family always comes first. My wife was the one who made me realize how long it has been when she asked for a garage stall back. Really hope to have this finished by summer. I work low hours in the winter up here, so need to hit it hard when it gets home.

Nice truck Bugz, my brother had a nice 68 step in high school. He just bought another one that will start getting some work soon hopefully.

C4UC101969 · 12-15-2018, 11:19 AM

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I like the color scheme....hummm wonder why?

Is the tailgate lettering also white? I am thinking of painting of also doing a two tone but wondering on tailgate lettering, you have pic of your tailgate are the letters in white as well?

**slammed57** · 12-15-2018, 12:54 PM

great color combo!

Tman · 12-15-2018, 01:40 PM

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great color combo!

It’s the factory 508 blue and 521 white, have a 69 that was used for parts that was that combo. Always loved the look of those two colors together.

Low Elco · 12-20-2018, 02:47 PM

Thats gonna be pretty!

BugzC10 · 12-20-2018, 03:00 PM

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Is the tailgate lettering also white? I am thinking of painting of also doing a two tone but wondering on tailgate lettering, you have pic of your tailgate are the letters in white as well?

Yes....

BugzC10 · 12-20-2018, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tman

It sure didn’t seem like 10 years, but family always comes first. My wife was the one who made me realize how long it has been when she asked for a garage stall back. Really hope to have this finished by summer. I work low hours in the winter up here, so need to hit it hard when it gets home.

Nice truck Bugz, my brother had a nice 68 step in high school. He just bought another one that will start getting some work soon hopefully.

Thanks...I preferred the fleet side, but the stepside has grown on me.

Tman · 01-24-2019, 07:00 PM

A few more pictures from today, should be coming home tomorrow. Now to gear up for re-assembly.
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**HIGHWAY BY THE SEA** · 01-24-2019, 09:26 PM

That blue is EXACTLY the color that I want for my 67 GMC 3500! What color is that exactly so I may get the paint book?

kxmotox247 · 01-24-2019, 10:40 PM

Looks Great!

cornerstone · 01-25-2019, 01:18 AM

Congratulations! The truck looks absolutely amazing!!!

The next few weeks will be very exciting for you, but don't forget to take a bunch of pics and post frequently to keep us inspired too.

Tman · 01-25-2019, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HIGHWAY BY THE SEA

That blue is EXACTLY the color that I want for my 67 GMC 3500! What color is that exactly so I may get the paint book?

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It’s the 508 dark blue.

jmking9 · 01-31-2019, 06:40 PM

Very nice!!!! I can't wait to see it come together!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-31-2019, 07:41 PM

That came out awesome! Some things are definitely worth the wait.

Tman · 02-01-2019, 11:54 PM

Thanks for the encouragement, brought it home now and preparing for reassembly.
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**zicc1835** · 02-03-2019, 01:43 AM

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Thanks for the encouragement, brought it home now and preparing for reassembly.
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12-13-2018, 06:14 PM	#1
Tman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reynolds, ND Posts: 78	10 years gone?? I bought this 68 short bed from 71swb4x4 in the summer of 2008. It has been a slow build in my garage as time and money allow. I did all the rust repair, body work, frame blasting and painting, and assembled the body for paint. It is currently at a local shop for paint, hope to have it home soon for the final assembly. Attached Images

12-13-2018, 06:17 PM	#2
Tman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reynolds, ND Posts: 78	Re: 10 years gone?? Some more pics

12-13-2018, 06:19 PM	#3
Tman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reynolds, ND Posts: 78	Re: 10 years gone?? And current pics.

12-13-2018, 06:24 PM	#4
scott123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middleburg, North Carolina Posts: 480	Re: 10 years gone?? I was starting to feel bad. I bought my son a 69 SWB 4WD in 2010. Frame off, rust repair......the works. It has been done in stages. The inside of the cab is finished and the inside of the beds and fenders have been painted. 383/350/205 with a 6" lift. Thanks for being a tad being slower than me. LOL your project looks good and I like that shade of blue. Should be sweet. S

12-14-2018, 10:24 AM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: 10 years gone?? Love to see this. I took mine apart in 92 I believe. Drug it around the country in pieces while I was in the Air Force. Finally got the frame and some rust repair done in 2003. It has sat in the corner of the garage until this past August. It just shows that whatever you make a priority in your life gets the most attention. Good luck with your build. It is going to look great with that blue! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-14-2018, 03:54 PM	#8
UniqueOdyssey68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 73	Re: 10 years gone?? Nice! Had mine 18 years, been apart for 17 years, slow build frame up. It's killing me it's taking this long, so you've made great progress Great color choice! __________________ - long term project '68 C10 true shortbed! Resto-mod. LS swap. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=769919 "I've still kept this project truck when anyone else would've given up and sold it as is. Giving up is easy, staying the course is part of life's journey" ___________________________________________ '68 C10 true shortbed, LS swap restomod. '03 Z71 daily, '63 AMC Rambler V8 survivor

12-14-2018, 06:44 PM	#9
scott123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middleburg, North Carolina Posts: 480	Re: 10 years gone?? I guess I am a little ahead of the curve. LOL But ii sure feels slow. Good looking trucks. Scott

12-14-2018, 08:58 PM	#10
Tman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reynolds, ND Posts: 78	Re: 10 years gone?? It sure didn’t seem like 10 years, but family always comes first. My wife was the one who made me realize how long it has been when she asked for a garage stall back. Really hope to have this finished by summer. I work low hours in the winter up here, so need to hit it hard when it gets home. Nice truck Bugz, my brother had a nice 68 step in high school. He just bought another one that will start getting some work soon hopefully.

12-15-2018, 12:54 PM	#12
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 707	Re: 10 years gone?? great color combo! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

12-20-2018, 02:47 PM	#14
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 10 years gone?? Thats gonna be pretty! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

01-24-2019, 07:00 PM	#17
Tman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reynolds, ND Posts: 78	Re: 10 years gone?? A few more pictures from today, should be coming home tomorrow. Now to gear up for re-assembly.

01-24-2019, 09:26 PM	#18
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 922	Re: 10 years gone?? That blue is EXACTLY the color that I want for my 67 GMC 3500! What color is that exactly so I may get the paint book? __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009 454 engine w/700R4 transmission gas conversion

01-24-2019, 10:40 PM	#19
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	Re: 10 years gone?? Looks Great! __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

01-25-2019, 01:18 AM	#20
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 10 years gone?? Congratulations! The truck looks absolutely amazing!!! The next few weeks will be very exciting for you, but don't forget to take a bunch of pics and post frequently to keep us inspired too. __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

01-31-2019, 06:40 PM	#22
jmking9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverton KS Posts: 832	Re: 10 years gone?? Very nice!!!! I can't wait to see it come together! __________________ 1970 SWB Build



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01-31-2019, 07:41 PM	#23
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 10 years gone?? That came out awesome! Some things are definitely worth the wait. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-01-2019, 11:54 PM	#24
Tman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reynolds, ND Posts: 78	Re: 10 years gone?? Thanks for the encouragement, brought it home now and preparing for reassembly.

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