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gringoloco · 08-19-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Got the part number off of my front shocks for members bowtie468 and gringoloco. They are KYB Excel-G 344202.

Hey, thanks! Looks like the same application as the Monroes that ART uses. Good to know

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Bennett68C10 · 08-19-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

B.S. Serp looks great! cant wait for the vid!!! Great job man!

Thanks, i'm working on uploading the video now.

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Hey, thanks! Looks like the same application as the Monroes that ART uses. Good to know

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Glad I could help you out buddy.

Bennett68C10 · 08-19-2012, 12:16 PM

Let's see if this works. Video of the first start. Enjoy

http://youtu.be/M8Zy_MXD8H8

Bennett68C10 · 08-19-2012, 12:19 PM

Still need to tune it, had to shut it off cause the Oil Pressure gauge we had wasn't working. We didn't want to tear it up.

**CC69Rat** · 08-19-2012, 12:43 PM

Sounds killer man. What are the specs on the cam?
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Bennett68C10 · 08-19-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Sounds killer man. What are the specs on the cam?
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Don't know exactly, the guy i bought the motor off of couldn't remember the cam specs. All he could tell me is big. My brother is friends with the machine shop owner that built the motor so we will try to find out. It's ok I loved it, this is not a daily driver so I like it loud. I will see how my vacuum is and change to a smaller one if needed. I do have a brand new Comp Cam Magnum 280H that came with the motor. When I bought the motor the guy was trying to clean out the garage so he started giving me stuff, he was like I don't need this so you can have it.

**Bowtie468** · 08-19-2012, 10:35 PM

Yes sir , she sounds healthy . Luv them Rats !!! Thanks for the vid , Keith ! And also the part number on the shocks !

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Bennett68C10 · 08-19-2012, 11:32 PM

Thanks Chris, hope I was able to help you out with the shocks part number. Sorry it took so long, I was busy getting married and honeymooning lol.
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**70cst** · 08-20-2012, 01:36 PM

Hey Folks...
I was looking at this Build Thread and it seems we have forgotten who's build thread this is.

Lets keep Bennett--G4L thread his...

He has done a lot of great work and is willing to share his build so lets try and keep this his thread.
Thanks for your cooporation.

raull · 08-20-2012, 02:14 PM

congrats on the engine start bud !!!! BB POWER

Bennett68C10 · 08-20-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by raull

congrats on the engine start bud !!!! BB POWER

Thanks Raul

Bennett68C10 · 08-20-2012, 03:49 PM

Bolted on my first piece of the body before we started the motor so I could mount my radiator. It was a huge accomplishment for me this weekend. It was the ispiration I needed to get this truck finished.

**67cheby** · 08-20-2012, 04:24 PM

looks great !

Bennett68C10 · 08-20-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

looks great !

Thanks Mike

longbed67 · 08-20-2012, 08:32 PM

Looking good! And that thing sounds like it is ready to eat something!

You will definitely turn some heads on the street. Keep it up!

Bennett68C10 · 08-20-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by longbed67

Looking good! And that thing sounds like it is ready to eat something!

You will definitely turn some heads on the street. Keep it up!

Thanks Adam, exacty what I'm going for. I hope I turn alot of heads with this truck when it's done

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tantrumpipeline · 08-20-2012, 10:30 PM

Cool!! Congrats on the big step
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mcbassin · 08-20-2012, 10:53 PM

Wow the fat block sounds awesome! Congrats!
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Bennett68C10 · 08-21-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

Cool!! Congrats on the big step
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Thank you.

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Wow the fat block sounds awesome! Congrats!
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Thanks Mike I just hope its not all bark no bite

El Campo · 08-22-2012, 02:58 PM

I really like the orange paint on the motor and tranny. How did you clean the transmission before you painted it? Sounds nice too

And one other thing, I read your whole thread through but it was a while back, how are you doing your fan, will it fit behind the radiator or are you putting a pusher on it. Keep up the good work

Bennett68C10 · 08-22-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by El Campo

I really like the orange paint on the motor and tranny. How did you clean the transmission before you painted it? Sounds nice too

And one other thing, I read your whole thread through but it was a while back, how are you doing your fan, will it fit behind the radiator or are you putting a pusher on it. Keep up the good work

Thanks, I cleaned the tranny with 2" sanding discs on a air sander. Then just prepped and painted it. I plan on mounting electric fans between the pulleys and the radiator if I have enough room for it. Looks like it will be a tight squeeze but hopefully i can get it to work. If not I will have to mount them in front of the radiator pusher style.

72SWBChevy · 08-23-2012, 05:28 PM

Nice job, its cool to hear it start up!!! I'm still
Waiting for that.... Ha ha. Real soon though I hope.
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Bennett68C10 · 08-23-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 72SWBChevy

Nice job, its cool to hear it start up!!! I'm still
Waiting for that.... Ha ha. Real soon though I hope.
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Thanks, believe me I wish i was as far along as you are

72blueshark · 08-27-2012, 06:01 PM

looking great!

Bennett68C10 · 08-27-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 72blueshark

looking great!

Thank you.

Don't have any pictures from this weekend but we started working on welding up my rear window seam that was rotted out. My brother is tig welding it and it is a PITA. There is some thin metal there and we may have to cut out and redo some sections. Also will have to pick myself up a stud gun cause it is starting to warp in some areas from the rotisserie. We should have welded up the back window before mounting it to the rotisserie and flipping it on its front to finish the floor. It was really frustrating, I really wish I had started with a rust free cab

08-19-2012, 12:16 PM	#503
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Let's see if this works. Video of the first start. Enjoy http://youtu.be/M8Zy_MXD8H8 __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-19-2012, 12:19 PM	#504
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Still need to tune it, had to shut it off cause the Oil Pressure gauge we had wasn't working. We didn't want to tear it up. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-19-2012, 12:43 PM	#505
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Sounds killer man. What are the specs on the cam? 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)

08-19-2012, 10:35 PM	#507
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Yes sir , she sounds healthy . Luv them Rats !!! Thanks for the vid , Keith ! And also the part number on the shocks ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

08-19-2012, 11:32 PM	#508
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Thanks Chris, hope I was able to help you out with the shocks part number. Sorry it took so long, I was busy getting married and honeymooning lol. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-20-2012, 01:36 PM	#509
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Hey Folks... I was looking at this Build Thread and it seems we have forgotten who's build thread this is. Lets keep Bennett--G4L thread his... He has done a lot of great work and is willing to share his build so lets try and keep this his thread. Thanks for your cooporation. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-20-2012, 02:14 PM	#510
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB congrats on the engine start bud !!!! BB POWER __________________ 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

08-20-2012, 03:49 PM	#512
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Bolted on my first piece of the body before we started the motor so I could mount my radiator. It was a huge accomplishment for me this weekend. It was the ispiration I needed to get this truck finished. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-20-2012, 04:24 PM	#513
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB looks great ! __________________ 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

08-20-2012, 08:32 PM	#515
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good! And that thing sounds like it is ready to eat something! You will definitely turn some heads on the street. Keep it up! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

08-20-2012, 10:30 PM	#517
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Cool!! Congrats on the big step Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

08-20-2012, 10:53 PM	#518
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Wow the fat block sounds awesome! Congrats! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-22-2012, 02:58 PM	#520
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I really like the orange paint on the motor and tranny. How did you clean the transmission before you painted it? Sounds nice too And one other thing, I read your whole thread through but it was a while back, how are you doing your fan, will it fit behind the radiator or are you putting a pusher on it. Keep up the good work __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

08-23-2012, 05:28 PM	#522
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice job, its cool to hear it start up!!! I'm still Waiting for that.... Ha ha. Real soon though I hope. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

08-27-2012, 06:01 PM	#524
72blueshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 128	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB looking great! __________________ '72 C10 deluxe long bed, 350 auto project in the works http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513464 Now accepting donations towards the Wade needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 12 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing



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