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Bennett68C10 · 07-04-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by raull

wohooo !!! stepper !!!!

I plan to have a bad ass bagged stepper like yours Raul

big_al_71 · 07-04-2012, 10:49 AM

That is awesome news Keith in finding such great pieces. I am excited to see how this bad boy finishes up.
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Bennett68C10 · 07-04-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

That is awesome news Keith in finding such great pieces. I am excited to see how this bad boy finishes up.
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Yeah i couldn't believe my luck finding these fenders. I can't wait to get this truck done, just wish i had more time to work on it. I'm really hoping to get it done by next summer.

tantrumpipeline · 07-04-2012, 07:33 PM

sweet!!! steppers really grew on me after buying my fleet this is why I went that direction myself, can't wait to see it

Bennett68C10 · 07-04-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

sweet!!! steppers really grew on me after buying my fleet this is why I went that direction myself, can't wait to see it

Thankyou, they have really grown on me too. I'm excited, it should look pretty sweet.
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gringoloco · 07-05-2012, 12:03 AM

You could always run a Coy's 20x8.5 out back, or a 22x9. But, if you're gonna tub anyway, why not go for the 20x14!

Bennett68C10 · 07-05-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

You could always run a Coy's 20x8.5 out back, or a 22x9. But, if you're gonna tub anyway, why not go for the 20x14!

Yeah I don't know what i'm going to do yet. If I decide to tub the bedsides then I can keep my 20x10 Coys I already have in the rear. I would just leave some room for some wider meats in the future. My biggest concern is will my rear rims with the 5.5" backspacing and the early rear end clear the outside lip of the step side fender. As long as it clears there, I will probably just end up tubbing the bedsides so I don't have to put out anymore money for wheels at this time. We will see. This option will also always leave me plenty of room to run any Rim/Tire combo in the rear in the future.

**CC69Rat** · 07-06-2012, 10:55 AM

Keith ! My brotha ..

Stepper huh ?

Honestly I was a bit concerned about your wheel setup when I read you were going with the stepper. I talked to Keith (N2Billet) a while back and his bagged 71 (Stella) is running a 265/40/22 on a 22x9 with 5" BS on an early housing. So, with that in mind .. your 20x10 with 5.5" BS will be .5" wider to the outside and inside (but your BS covers the inside extra width) I'm pretty sure Raull has 22x9 / 5" BS as well. Keith has to trim Stella just a little too. I'm not sure you want to cut into the fenders (?)

I have a 20x8.5 with 4.75"BS on my stepper. 255/45/20 on the rear, and it clears nicely. Narrow / early housing. I could lay it completely out and still have 1/4" or so on either side (lip / beside) with no problems. I have the PB stuff for my stepper, it is going lower .. I promise

My thoughts were 22x9 - .25 on either side so I don't have to trim it = 20x8.5 with 4.75" BS. It was measured with a Wheelrite and it is perfect IMO.

Dude, you could sell the Coys. NP. Just put it up on stands and get the wheels you want.

Bennett68C10 · 07-06-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Keith ! My brotha ..

Stepper huh ?

Honestly I was a bit concerned about your wheel setup when I read you were going with the stepper. I talked to Keith (N2Billet) a while back and his bagged 71 (Stella) is running a 265/40/22 on a 22x9 with 5" BS on an early housing. So, with that in mind .. your 20x10 with 5.5" BS will be .5" wider to the outside and inside (but your BS covers the inside extra width) I'm pretty sure Raull has 22x9 / 5" BS as well. Keith has to trim Stella just a little too. I'm not sure you want to cut into the fenders (?)

I have a 20x8.5 with 4.75"BS on my stepper. 255/45/20 on the rear, and it clears nicely. Narrow / early housing. I could lay it completely out and still have 1/4" or so on either side (lip / beside) with no problems. I have the PB stuff for my stepper, it is going lower .. I promise

My thoughts were 22x9 - .25 on either side so I don't have to trim it = 20x8.5 with 4.75" BS. It was measured with a Wheelrite and it is perfect IMO.

Dude, you could sell the Coys. NP. Just put it up on stands and get the wheels you want.

I knew you would like it Chad

I'm talking with Keith (N2Billet) and Raul right now about there setups. I'm probably just going to sell my current Coys and start over. I don't mind trimming a little off the lip of the fenders cause you will never see it but for some reason i'm against cutting huge holes in a new set of bedsides. Keith did tell me that the 22x9 with 5"bs will fit with a little trimming. We'll see what happens.

On a side note you said your truck is going lower, does that mean bags

Bennett68C10 · 07-15-2012, 04:01 PM

Got back on the truck this weekend. Saturday I seam sealed the bottom of the cab, let that dry overnight and then today I applied 2 coats of Duplicolor roll on bedliner. I think it came out pretty well and should hopefully prevent any future rust issues. Plus the cab floor sounds super solid now when I knock on it.

raull · 07-15-2012, 04:11 PM

it came out nice keith !!!!!

**CC69Rat** · 07-15-2012, 04:43 PM

Looks great buddy! Nice job.
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Bennett68C10 · 07-15-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by raull

it came out nice keith !!!!!

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Looks great buddy! Nice job.
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Thanks guys, it will be a couple of weekends before I can work on the truck again. Next saturday the 21st I am getting married and then will be on my honeymoon thru the following weekend. I will be getting back on it in August.
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**67cheby** · 07-15-2012, 11:11 PM

Looking good !
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Bennett68C10 · 07-16-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Looking good !
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Thanks buddy

raull · 07-16-2012, 08:30 AM

quote !!!!!getting married and then will be on my honeymoon , the truck's gona be yealous !!!
congrats , have fun !!!!!

Bennett68C10 · 07-16-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by raull

quote !!!!!getting married and then will be on my honeymoon , the truck's gona be yealous !!!
congrats , have fun !!!!!

Thanks Raul. My truck should be happy, i'm marrying a woman that doesn't care about me spending all this time and money building it

**67cheby** · 07-16-2012, 01:37 PM

no wonder you are marrying her !! GOOD JOB !! LOL

Bennett68C10 · 07-16-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

no wonder you are marrying her !! GOOD JOB !! LOL

All she says to me is "as long as the bills are paid I don't care, I just want you to be happy". I couldnt ask for anymore.

**CC69Rat** · 07-16-2012, 02:02 PM

Congrats buddy!
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Bennett68C10 · 07-16-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Congrats buddy!
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Thanks buddy

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AJohn6 · 07-17-2012, 11:31 PM

Trucks looking good man.

Adam

Bennett68C10 · 07-18-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AJohn6

Trucks looking good man.

Adam

Thanks Adam, I just have to figure out what I want to do with the my wheels. I keep thinking just sell them and buy some Billet wheels that will fit up under those fenders with no mods to the bedsides. After the honeymoon I will figure it out.

mcbassin · 07-18-2012, 08:26 AM

Very nice progress on the cab. Congras on the bed too. I love the steppers almost as much as the fleets. Keep the pics coming.

Bennett68C10 · 07-18-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice progress on the cab. Congras on the bed too. I love the steppers almost as much as the fleets. Keep the pics coming.

Thanks Mike, i decided I wanted to be a little different with this one. It seems everybody takes off the Step Bed for a Fleet so I went the opposite direction

I wouldn't have done it if my fleetside was in good shape but since I had to buy a new bed anyway i figured why not. I love the look of Steppers, especially bagged steppers

. I'll get back on it after the Honeymoon.

07-04-2012, 10:49 AM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB That is awesome news Keith in finding such great pieces. I am excited to see how this bad boy finishes up. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-04-2012, 07:33 PM	#4
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB sweet!!! steppers really grew on me after buying my fleet this is why I went that direction myself, can't wait to see it __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

07-05-2012, 12:03 AM	#6
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB You could always run a Coy's 20x8.5 out back, or a 22x9. But, if you're gonna tub anyway, why not go for the 20x14! __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

07-06-2012, 10:55 AM	#8
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Keith ! My brotha .. Stepper huh ? Honestly I was a bit concerned about your wheel setup when I read you were going with the stepper. I talked to Keith (N2Billet) a while back and his bagged 71 (Stella) is running a 265/40/22 on a 22x9 with 5" BS on an early housing. So, with that in mind .. your 20x10 with 5.5" BS will be .5" wider to the outside and inside (but your BS covers the inside extra width) I'm pretty sure Raull has 22x9 / 5" BS as well. Keith has to trim Stella just a little too. I'm not sure you want to cut into the fenders (?) I have a 20x8.5 with 4.75"BS on my stepper. 255/45/20 on the rear, and it clears nicely. Narrow / early housing. I could lay it completely out and still have 1/4" or so on either side (lip / beside) with no problems. I have the PB stuff for my stepper, it is going lower .. I promise My thoughts were 22x9 - .25 on either side so I don't have to trim it = 20x8.5 with 4.75" BS. It was measured with a Wheelrite and it is perfect IMO. Dude, you could sell the Coys. NP. Just put it up on stands and get the wheels you want. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-15-2012, 04:01 PM	#10
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Got back on the truck this weekend. Saturday I seam sealed the bottom of the cab, let that dry overnight and then today I applied 2 coats of Duplicolor roll on bedliner. I think it came out pretty well and should hopefully prevent any future rust issues. Plus the cab floor sounds super solid now when I knock on it. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

07-15-2012, 04:11 PM	#11
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB it came out nice keith !!!!! __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

07-15-2012, 04:43 PM	#12
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks great buddy! Nice job. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-15-2012, 11:11 PM	#14
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

07-16-2012, 08:30 AM	#16
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB quote !!!!!getting married and then will be on my honeymoon , the truck's gona be yealous !!! congrats , have fun !!!!! __________________ check out my build thread 71 c/10 step side 5.3 twin turbo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485320 raul

07-16-2012, 01:37 PM	#18
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB no wonder you are marrying her !! GOOD JOB !! LOL __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

07-16-2012, 02:02 PM	#20
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Congrats buddy! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-17-2012, 11:31 PM	#22
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Trucks looking good man. Adam __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

07-18-2012, 08:26 AM	#24
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Very nice progress on the cab. Congras on the bed too. I love the steppers almost as much as the fleets. Keep the pics coming. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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