Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside - Page 11 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bennett68C10 · 06-08-2016, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason7121

Hi Keith wanted to find out what paint you used on the motor and what process you used. I have a lq4 I'm putting in my 71 c10.

I cleaned the block using Gunk engine cleaner and a lot of elbow grease. After that I took a wire wheel to the block and cleaned off any surface rust and flaking paint. I then painted the block with KBS Coating Rust Seal since it withstands high heat and seals the block up from further rust. I went over the entire motor, heads and all with KBS's Fusion Etching Primer and then top coated it with their Motor Coater Chevy Orange. I'm really happy with how it turned out.

Bennett68C10 · 06-19-2016, 07:16 PM

Progress has been slow lately, I've been pretty busy with some other things! I dropped my rear off to get rebuilt with a Eaton posi and some new 3.73 gears. While I'm waiting to get my rear back, I managed to get my Boyd's welding tank installed today!

jeh · 06-19-2016, 07:31 PM

Looking good Keith!!!
I see you have tires for sale, soooo, are we changing wheels????

boostedc10 · 06-21-2016, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Progress has been slow lately, I've been pretty busy with some other things! I dropped my rear off to get rebuilt with a Eaton posi and some new 3.73 gears. While I'm waiting to get my rear back, I managed to get my Boyd's welding tank installed today!

Progress is progress! Looking good Keith!

Bennett68C10 · 06-21-2016, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

So which wheel are you going with?

What?!?! Who is spreading these rumors

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Still moving faster than me

I went with the Hobart 210MVP myself. Couldn't justify the additional cost of the Miller 211 for what I'm using it for. But I did really want the dual voltage just for the option of 220 if I need it.

I actually just pulled the trigger yesterday on the Miller 211. I wanted something with dual voltage too and the Miller only weighs 38lbs. so it's very portable if I ever need to lug it around. Got it for a very good price too, after Miller's current rebates I only paid $979.00 shipped to my door for it

Hopefully it will be the last welder I need to buy.

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

Progress is progress! Looking good Keith!

Thanks Brandon, I'm a little impatient so I don't like the that I went several weekends without getting any work done.

Xeen · 06-20-2016, 02:02 AM

Man you aren't pulling any punches this old pickup is getting some top quality parts.
I can't wait for the cab repair it's my favorite part of the restoration process.

69short · 06-21-2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeen

Man you aren't pulling any punches this old pickup is getting some top quality parts.
I can't wait for the cab repair it's my favorite part of the restoration process.

I'm only a bit over an hour from you. You're more than welcome to come have fun repairing my cab

I'll have some cold ones waiting for you

RNmatt87 · 06-20-2016, 04:30 AM

Been awhile since I checked this thread. Still moving right along. Is the rear dropmember a 4 link with panhard bar?

Bennett68C10 · 06-20-2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jeh

Looking good Keith!!!
I see you have tires for sale, soooo, are we changing wheels????

I would never do something so crazy

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Originally Posted by Xeen

Man you aren't pulling any punches this old pickup is getting some top quality parts.
I can't wait for the cab repair it's my favorite part of the restoration process.

Thanks, the goal is to make a really bad a** street cruiser. I knew exactly what I wanted from the start this time so now all it takes is time and money to make it happen

It's funny you say your favorite part is the cab repair because that is my least favorite.

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Originally Posted by RNmatt87

Been awhile since I checked this thread. Still moving right along. Is the rear dropmember a 4 link with panhard bar?

It's the trailing arm dropmember version with a panhard bar.

C10_ustacould · 06-20-2016, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I would never do something so crazy

So which wheel are you going with?

slowcpe · 06-20-2016, 01:22 PM

Still moving faster than me

I went with the Hobart 210MVP myself. Couldn't justify the additional cost of the Miller 211 for what I'm using it for. But I did really want the dual voltage just for the option of 220 if I need it.

mcbassin · 07-05-2016, 08:28 AM

Very nice rear end and brakes!

Bennett68C10 · 07-06-2016, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jeh

Looking good Keith, those wilwoods are sweet!!!!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice rear end and brakes!

Thanks guys

**screaminchevypickup** · 07-06-2016, 10:15 AM

Looking good Keith

Bennett68C10 · 07-08-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looking good Keith

Thanks Kyle and thanks again for the hookup on the rear brakes

Bennett68C10 · 07-13-2016, 08:14 PM

So these showed up today

Bennett68C10 · 07-13-2016, 08:15 PM

Went with 22x8.5/22x10 5" backspacing front and 4.25" backspacing rear Billet Specialties Heritage!

Bennett68C10 · 07-13-2016, 08:16 PM

This is definitely more my style, glad I made the switch!

MMcMasters · 07-20-2016, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Went with 22x8.5/22x10 5" backspacing front and 4.25" backspacing rear Billet Specialties Heritage!

Keith,

If you have time, what is the measurement from wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface of your rear end with the rotors installed?

Thanks,

Mike

boostedc10 · 07-13-2016, 08:45 PM

Again nice wheels Keith! That truck will look awesome with them!

Bennett68C10 · 07-13-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

Again nice wheels Keith! That truck will look awesome with them!

Thanks Brandon, I love them!

**RRR18** · 07-13-2016, 08:56 PM

Yes!

**Sac** · 07-13-2016, 11:53 PM

Wheels look great!

mcbassin · 07-14-2016, 07:57 AM

Incredible wheels Keith! Congrats

Bennett68C10 · 07-14-2016, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RRR18

Yes!

Thanks Ryan!

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Yeah, I sold them a few months ago!

I'm always a day late

Sorry, I sold them on Street Machinery's Sunday Swap Meet Group on Facebook as soon as they were listed. I didn't list them on the forum.

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Originally Posted by preacher anthony

Join the crowd, I didn't know they were for sell either. Do a new photo of the truck w/ wheels in burgundy.

They don't have these wheels as an option on the program or I would have already done it. Just in Red though, not Burgundy

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Originally Posted by Sac

Wheels look great!

Thanks, I saw your new wheels posted up on IG. Sweet wheels

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Incredible wheels Keith! Congrats

Thanks Mike, now I can get this chassis down off of jack stands and put my drivetrain in.

06-19-2016, 07:16 PM	#2
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Progress has been slow lately, I've been pretty busy with some other things! I dropped my rear off to get rebuilt with a Eaton posi and some new 3.73 gears. While I'm waiting to get my rear back, I managed to get my Boyd's welding tank installed today! Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-19-2016, 07:31 PM	#3
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Looking good Keith!!! I see you have tires for sale, soooo, are we changing wheels???? __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

06-20-2016, 02:02 AM	#6
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Man you aren't pulling any punches this old pickup is getting some top quality parts. I can't wait for the cab repair it's my favorite part of the restoration process. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

06-20-2016, 04:30 AM	#8
RNmatt87 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warner Robins, Ga Posts: 32	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Been awhile since I checked this thread. Still moving right along. Is the rear dropmember a 4 link with panhard bar?

06-20-2016, 01:22 PM	#11
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Still moving faster than me I went with the Hobart 210MVP myself. Couldn't justify the additional cost of the Miller 211 for what I'm using it for. But I did really want the dual voltage just for the option of 220 if I need it. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

07-05-2016, 08:28 AM	#12
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Very nice rear end and brakes! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-06-2016, 10:15 AM	#14
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Looking good Keith __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

07-13-2016, 08:14 PM	#16
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside So these showed up today Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

07-13-2016, 08:15 PM	#17
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Went with 22x8.5/22x10 5" backspacing front and 4.25" backspacing rear Billet Specialties Heritage! Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10 Last edited by Bennett68C10; 07-13-2016 at 08:43 PM.

07-13-2016, 08:16 PM	#18
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside This is definitely more my style, glad I made the switch! Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

07-13-2016, 08:45 PM	#20
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Again nice wheels Keith! That truck will look awesome with them! __________________ Brandon Instagram: DRVFSTR Current Project: Beatrix - 1967 SWB LQ4/78mm Turbo/4L80e/ on bags Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634691

07-13-2016, 08:56 PM	#22
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Yes! __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

07-13-2016, 11:53 PM	#23
Sac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Franklinton, LA Posts: 256	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Wheels look great! __________________ Green Survivor Father/Son Truck <SeveredTies>

07-14-2016, 07:57 AM	#24
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside Incredible wheels Keith! Congrats __________________ 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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