project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-13-2022, 02:16 PM

Looks great

**68bowtie** · 12-25-2022, 08:01 PM

Made my seat track connecting rod today welding up a couple 3/16" rods. Tried to duplicate the factory setup as close as possible...

Should get the seat installed tomorrow, and start installing the fenders and grille.

Name: 2022-12-25 048.jpg
Views: 621
Size: 50.1 KB

Name: 2022-12-25 048.jpg
Views: 621
Size: 50.1 KB

Name: 2022-12-25 055.jpg
Views: 644
Size: 63.7 KB

Name: 2022-12-25 056.jpg
Views: 638
Size: 51.7 KB

Name: 2022-12-10 139.jpg
Views: 630
Size: 49.2 KB

chewychevy67 · 12-25-2022, 08:19 PM

That black and red looks so sharp. Almost wants to make me paint mine that way instead of red on red. Nice work.

**68bowtie** · 12-26-2022, 04:17 PM

I agree. GM did some great things back then.

Name: F409CDA5-EB35-4C1A-AD46-F4443CC4B9DC.jpg
Views: 611
Size: 104.8 KB

**68bowtie** · 07-30-2023, 08:48 PM

This truck deserves more attention than I’ve been giving it. I just ran out of steam.

My 11-yo daughter is really wanting to drive it when she turns 16, so we decided we would work together to get it across the finish line. It’s sooo close…

Today we installed the headlamps, wipers (OEM from the board that I buffed up), and bumper brackets.

More to come soon hopefully.

Name: IMG_1099.jpg
Views: 440
Size: 52.7 KB

Name: IMG_1099.jpg
Views: 440
Size: 52.7 KB

Name: IMG_1100.jpg
Views: 440
Size: 60.9 KB

Name: IMG_1101.jpg
Views: 439
Size: 60.6 KB

**68bowtie** · 07-31-2023, 01:36 AM

I got the inner fenders loosely installed.

Name: IMG_1106.jpg
Views: 448
Size: 66.8 KB

Then I remembered this problem with the lower fender mounts. I am thinking I will try and see if I can redo what I removed. If anyone has any advice, I’m all ears. It’s the same on both sides. I know the correct repair is to replace the pillars, but I am not ready for that project.

Name: IMG_1104.jpg
Views: 443
Size: 41.1 KB

Name: IMG_1104.jpg
Views: 443
Size: 41.1 KB

Name: IMG_1105.jpg
Views: 436
Size: 45.7 KB

Before I disassembled the front end, it had these large concave washers installed by the PO, something like below.

Name: IMG_1107.jpg
Views: 444
Size: 54.5 KB

Name: IMG_1107.jpg
Views: 444
Size: 54.5 KB

Name: IMG_1108.jpg
Views: 439
Size: 22.0 KB

**68bowtie** · 07-31-2023, 01:39 AM

I do have these, I could try to carefully cut through just the outer layer of sheet metal, just wide enough to bolt these in. I think that will be a better interim solution.

Name: IMG_1103.jpg
Views: 447
Size: 80.2 KB

Name: IMG_1103.jpg
Views: 447
Size: 80.2 KB

**68bowtie** · 09-01-2023, 11:44 PM

I got the fenders and grille bolted up loose today. I think the body lines will be ok for now without shimming the body and core support mounts.

Name: IMG_1581.jpg
Views: 377
Size: 55.1 KB

Name: IMG_1581.jpg
Views: 377
Size: 55.1 KB

Name: IMG_1579.jpg
Views: 374
Size: 62.8 KB

Name: IMG_1589.jpg
Views: 362
Size: 46.0 KB

Name: IMG_1590.jpg
Views: 371
Size: 62.5 KB

**68bowtie** · 10-15-2023, 06:05 PM

Quick video of C10 Fever idling…

https://rumble.com/v3pj0m2-1968-factory-396-swb.html

**zicc1835** · 10-15-2023, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Quick video of C10 Fever idling…

https://rumble.com/v3pj0m2-1968-factory-396-swb.html

sounds Bad A$$

**loudchevy** · 10-16-2023, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Quick video of C10 Fever idling…
https://rumble.com/v3pj0m2-1968-factory-396-swb.html

Sounds great. I love the red interior against the black exterior.

**mkmc69** · 10-16-2023, 06:12 PM

Love it!! The fact that your daughter is wanting help, even better!

**68bowtie** · 10-17-2023, 01:46 AM

Thanks guys

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-17-2023, 09:20 AM

Sounds good!

SCOTI · 10-17-2023, 09:30 AM

Potato potato potato.....

cornerstone · 10-20-2023, 09:02 AM

Sounds like it wants to beat up a F@rD!!!

MS66 · 10-22-2023, 11:41 PM

Sounds good. I like the SS caps. What wheels did you use?

**68bowtie** · 10-23-2023, 12:16 AM

Thanks. These are 15” wheel vintiques series 62, custom backspace.

Luke87gt · 04-13-2024, 10:54 PM

Love this truck! Nice job

And awesome to see you involving your kids.

**68bowtie** · 04-13-2024, 11:47 PM

Thanks!

11-13-2022, 02:16 PM	#276
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Looks great __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

12-25-2022, 08:01 PM	#277
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,340	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Made my seat track connecting rod today welding up a couple 3/16" rods. Tried to duplicate the factory setup as close as possible... Should get the seat installed tomorrow, and start installing the fenders and grille. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

12-25-2022, 08:19 PM	#278
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,412	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) That black and red looks so sharp. Almost wants to make me paint mine that way instead of red on red. Nice work.

12-26-2022, 04:17 PM	#279
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,340	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) I agree. GM did some great things back then. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

07-30-2023, 08:48 PM	#280
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,340	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) This truck deserves more attention than I’ve been giving it. I just ran out of steam. My 11-yo daughter is really wanting to drive it when she turns 16, so we decided we would work together to get it across the finish line. It’s sooo close… Today we installed the headlamps, wipers (OEM from the board that I buffed up), and bumper brackets. More to come soon hopefully. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

07-31-2023, 01:36 AM	#281
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,340	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) I got the inner fenders loosely installed. Then I remembered this problem with the lower fender mounts. I am thinking I will try and see if I can redo what I removed. If anyone has any advice, I’m all ears. It’s the same on both sides. I know the correct repair is to replace the pillars, but I am not ready for that project. Before I disassembled the front end, it had these large concave washers installed by the PO, something like below. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

07-31-2023, 01:39 AM	#282
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,340	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) I do have these, I could try to carefully cut through just the outer layer of sheet metal, just wide enough to bolt these in. I think that will be a better interim solution. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

09-01-2023, 11:44 PM	#283
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,340	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) I got the fenders and grille bolted up loose today. I think the body lines will be ok for now without shimming the body and core support mounts. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-15-2023, 06:05 PM	#284
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,340	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Quick video of C10 Fever idling… https://rumble.com/v3pj0m2-1968-factory-396-swb.html __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-16-2023, 06:12 PM	#287
mkmc69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Logansport,In Posts: 544	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Love it!! The fact that your daughter is wanting help, even better!

10-17-2023, 01:46 AM	#288
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,340	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Thanks guys __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-17-2023, 09:20 AM	#289
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Sounds good! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

10-17-2023, 09:30 AM	#290
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Potato potato potato..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-20-2023, 09:02 AM	#291
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Sounds like it wants to beat up a F@rD!!! __________________ 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.

10-22-2023, 11:41 PM	#292
MS66 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florence, MS. Posts: 89	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Sounds good. I like the SS caps. What wheels did you use?



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

10-23-2023, 12:16 AM	#293
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,340	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Thanks. These are 15” wheel vintiques series 62, custom backspace. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

04-13-2024, 10:54 PM	#294
Luke87gt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Pleasanton CA Posts: 100	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Love this truck! Nice job And awesome to see you involving your kids. __________________ 1969 C10 Shortbed Wanted (pm me): - Pair of 275/60/15 tires

04-13-2024, 11:47 PM	#295
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,340	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Thanks! __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.