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Bennett68C10 · 05-29-2012, 03:24 PM

Also ordered my Porterbuilt Hood Hinges today from Travis at AZProPerformance. He is a board vendor on here and has been great to deal with. They were having a 5% off sale on the hinges thru the end of May.
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Bennett68C10 · 06-02-2012, 08:56 PM

Swapped the 700r4 out today for my new th400. I think that will take the abuse of the Big Block much better than the 700r4. Forgot to take pictures. Also met with boardmember Dario1 today. He came all the way down from Maine to NJ to buy the 350 sbc, headers and motor mounts I had forsale. It was great meeting him, very nice guy.
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mcbassin · 06-02-2012, 08:58 PM

Very nice progress Keith! Awesome!

Bennett68C10 · 06-02-2012, 10:50 PM

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Very nice progress Keith! Awesome!

Thanks Mike
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longbed67 · 06-15-2012, 06:45 AM

I'm down with the sickness going on here!

Bennett68C10 · 06-15-2012, 08:08 AM

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I'm down with the sickness going on here!

Thanks Adam, going to get back at it this weekend after taking last weekend off.

Bennett68C10 · 06-19-2012, 07:07 AM

Well this past saturday I wrapped up my th400 install, installed my TCI Aluminum Deep Transmission Pan, put in my Dipstick, torqued down my torque converter, installed my aluminum flexplate cover and put on my new air cleaner.

A few pics:

Bennett68C10 · 06-19-2012, 07:09 AM

This weekend I have to take my front bags back out. I have some nasty airleaks I need to fix. Fun Fun Fun

mcbassin · 06-19-2012, 07:58 AM

Very nice progress! Sucks about the leaks, bet you'll get them fixed quick.

Bennett68C10 · 06-19-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice progress! Sucks about the leaks, bet you'll get them fixed quick.

Yeah I have to take the bags back out, take the fittings out and put Loctite pneumatic thread sealer on them and then re-cut the airlines to make sure they are perfectly straight. I bought a air-line cutter from Ride-tech for like $10.00. Guess this is what happens when you rush lol.

**67cheby** · 06-19-2012, 10:00 AM

oh man....that looks SEXY !

Bennett68C10 · 06-19-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

oh man....that looks SEXY !

Thanks alot the motor compartment should look pretty good with my big block and those Slosh Tubz in there

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**67cheby** · 06-19-2012, 01:20 PM

OH YA.....cant wait to see it !

Bennett68C10 · 06-19-2012, 03:39 PM

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OH YA.....cant wait to see it !

Yeah me too, I'm hoping I can get all the panels mocked up to set the gaps by the end of the summer and get some color on it this fall.
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99-LS1-SS · 06-19-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Well this past saturday I wrapped up my th400 install, installed my TCI Aluminum Deep Transmission Pan, put in my Dipstick, torqued down my torque converter, installed my aluminum flexplate cover and put on my new air cleaner.

A few pics:

What headers are you using? Also, what motor mounts did you use. I apologize if it is somewhere in this post, I didn't read it all.

67c10rustbuket · 06-19-2012, 04:26 PM

Nice job, the chassis and engine look great!

Bennett68C10 · 06-19-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

What headers are you using? Also, what motor mounts did you use. I apologize if it is somewhere in this post, I didn't read it all.

Its ok, headers are Hedman Elite 68618. They are Mid length Chevelle headers. I'm running factory 68-71 BBC Motor Mounts.

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Nice job, the chassis and engine look great!

Thank you

gofast68c20 · 06-19-2012, 11:23 PM

Hey Keith, just a word of caution with the champion radiator, I bought one on eBay, lasted less than 4 months in the truck before it cracked and started leaking. They replaced it with no issues. Installed the new one and within 2 months it started leaking, looked like the aluminum stretched and cracked on the tanks. They were going to replace it again but I decided to buy a Be Cool instead. It hasn't leaked a drop!!

Jerimiah
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**Bowtie468** · 06-20-2012, 01:18 AM

Looking great Keith ! Love that big block !
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71Sleeper · 06-20-2012, 06:40 AM

WOW! It sure looks pretty...

Bennett68C10 · 06-20-2012, 08:13 AM

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Hey Keith, just a word of caution with the champion radiator, I bought one on eBay, lasted less than 4 months in the truck before it cracked and started leaking. They replaced it with no issues. Installed the new one and within 2 months it started leaking, looked like the aluminum stretched and cracked on the tanks. They were going to replace it again but I decided to buy a Be Cool instead. It hasn't leaked a drop!!

Jerimiah
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Wow that sucks, hope I dont have the same problem. Thanks for the heads up.

Bennett68C10 · 06-20-2012, 08:14 AM

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Looking great Keith ! Love that big block !
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Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

WOW! It sure looks pretty...

Thanks Guys

99-LS1-SS · 06-20-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Its ok, headers are Hedman Elite 68618. They are Mid length Chevelle headers. I'm running factory 68-71 BBC Motor Mounts.

Thank you

Thanks for the reply. I have a set of the factory BBC motor mounts too. Now I need the headers.

Your frame and drive train look awesome!

Bennett68C10 · 06-20-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

Thanks for the reply. I have a set of the factory BBC motor mounts too. Now I need the headers.

Your frame and drive train look awesome!

Thanks, check out streetsideauto.com. I got mine from there for around $300.00 shipped. They are always running 5% - 10% off sales plus free shipping on orders above $300.00.

raull · 06-20-2012, 07:38 PM

really nice choice on that air cleaner keith !!!!!!

05-29-2012, 03:24 PM	#401
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Also ordered my Porterbuilt Hood Hinges today from Travis at AZProPerformance. He is a board vendor on here and has been great to deal with. They were having a 5% off sale on the hinges thru the end of May. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10 Last edited by Bennett68C10; 05-29-2012 at 03:42 PM.

06-02-2012, 08:56 PM	#402
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Swapped the 700r4 out today for my new th400. I think that will take the abuse of the Big Block much better than the 700r4. Forgot to take pictures. Also met with boardmember Dario1 today. He came all the way down from Maine to NJ to buy the 350 sbc, headers and motor mounts I had forsale. It was great meeting him, very nice guy. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-02-2012, 08:58 PM	#403
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Very nice progress Keith! Awesome! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-15-2012, 06:45 AM	#405
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I'm down with the sickness going on here! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

06-19-2012, 07:07 AM	#407
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Well this past saturday I wrapped up my th400 install, installed my TCI Aluminum Deep Transmission Pan, put in my Dipstick, torqued down my torque converter, installed my aluminum flexplate cover and put on my new air cleaner. A few pics: Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-19-2012, 07:09 AM	#408
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB This weekend I have to take my front bags back out. I have some nasty airleaks I need to fix. Fun Fun Fun __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-19-2012, 07:58 AM	#409
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Very nice progress! Sucks about the leaks, bet you'll get them fixed quick. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-19-2012, 10:00 AM	#411
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB oh man....that looks SEXY ! __________________ 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

06-19-2012, 01:20 PM	#413
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB OH YA.....cant wait to see it ! __________________ 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

06-19-2012, 04:26 PM	#416
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice job, the chassis and engine look great! __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

06-19-2012, 11:23 PM	#418
gofast68c20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 248	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Hey Keith, just a word of caution with the champion radiator, I bought one on eBay, lasted less than 4 months in the truck before it cracked and started leaking. They replaced it with no issues. Installed the new one and within 2 months it started leaking, looked like the aluminum stretched and cracked on the tanks. They were going to replace it again but I decided to buy a Be Cool instead. It hasn't leaked a drop!! Jerimiah Posted via Mobile Device

06-20-2012, 01:18 AM	#419
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking great Keith ! Love that big block ! 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) 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (Sold) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (Sold) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

06-20-2012, 06:40 AM	#420
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB WOW! It sure looks pretty... __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

06-20-2012, 07:38 PM	#425
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB really nice choice on that air cleaner 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



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