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trkfrk · 01-11-2015, 02:00 AM

Looking good Keith

I can't wait to see some red..

Bhelton · 01-11-2015, 11:43 AM

Going to be slick!

jlsanborn · 01-11-2015, 12:27 PM

Nice job man, keep on rockin!

mx289 · 01-11-2015, 02:48 PM

Looks good Keith.

**RRR18** · 01-11-2015, 03:09 PM

I'm in for following you also Keith.

knomadd · 01-13-2015, 09:54 AM

Everything's looking good!

Bennett68C10 · 01-13-2015, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kxmotox247

looks great! Can't wait to see some paint on it.

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

really looking goooood.... maybe early spring .... i bet we see some color ....

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice work Keith

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Originally Posted by trkfrk

Looking good Keith

I can't wait to see some red..

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Originally Posted by Bhelton

Going to be slick!

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Nice job man, keep on rockin!

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Originally Posted by mx289

Looks good Keith.

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Originally Posted by RRR18

I'm in for following you also Keith.

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Everything's looking good!

Thanks guys, I still have alot of blocking left to do on the cab and haven't had much time lately so my timetable on getting some paint laid down has been pushed back again. At the rate I work, ill be lucky to have paint on this cab by the spring

I'm not too concerned about it though, i've stopped driving myself crazy with a deadline to get the truck done. I now have the idea it will get done when it gets done as long as it is done right.

KMC3420 · 01-13-2015, 01:27 PM

Hey Keith, love the progress. You will get it done all in good timing, rushing things always ends up messing something up anyways. I was curious about your paint scheme as I am going with red on mine as well. On the front end are you going to run trim across the front of the hood and on the front of the fenders, if not, where are you going to stop/start with the white red? I have already welded up the trim holes on my 68 fenders. Just wondering what your plans are.

knomadd · 01-14-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

...I now have the idea it will get done when it gets done as long as it is done right.

This is probably the best way to do it. I know some guys need a deadline for motivation, so it would work for them, but you might be like me. I don't need the added pressure to rush through it and cut corners to have an end result that will produce regrets for not doing a better job before paint. I'm sure you'll be happier with the end result knowing you did the best you can, without rushing it.

JakeDW · 01-17-2015, 10:35 AM

Just read through this for the first time really nice work truck is gona look great.I vote keep the big block put a roller set up in it and fuel inject it.

Jake

Bennett68C10 · 01-19-2015, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KMC3420

Hey Keith, love the progress. You will get it done all in good timing, rushing things always ends up messing something up anyways. I was curious about your paint scheme as I am going with red on mine as well. On the front end are you going to run trim across the front of the hood and on the front of the fenders, if not, where are you going to stop/start with the white red? I have already welded up the trim holes on my 68 fenders. Just wondering what your plans are.

Thanks, your right if I rush it I'm bound to mess it up and then I won't be happy with the final product. I plan on running the front trim and having the paint line under the trim so it covers it. That's how my truck was originally.

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Originally Posted by knomadd

This is probably the best way to do it. I know some guys need a deadline for motivation, so it would work for them, but you might be like me. I don't need the added pressure to rush through it and cut corners to have an end result that will produce regrets for not doing a better job before paint. I'm sure you'll be happier with the end result knowing you did the best you can, without rushing it.

Yeah having the deadline was driving me nuts, like you said the added pressure to get it done within a given amount of time was mentally exhausting. I'm going on my 6th year and it's still not done so I decided to throw deadlines out the window. I'll be happy when it's finally done but only if it's done right and is exactly how I want it.

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Originally Posted by JakeDW

Just read through this for the first time really nice work truck is gona look great.I vote keep the big block put a roller set up in it and fuel inject it.

Jake

Thanks Jake, unfortunately the big block is leaving, I'm going to pick something up today to take it's place

Bennett68C10 · 01-19-2015, 09:25 PM

Picked up the new power plant today, an LQ9 out of 2005 Escalade with 90k on the clock. It is a complete dropout, included everything front accessories, computer, uncut harness, maf, peddle etc. I couldn't pass it up, it is a very clean motor

Doesn't look like much now but it will when I'm done with it.

Bennett68C10 · 01-19-2015, 09:26 PM

Bennett68C10 · 01-19-2015, 09:28 PM

One more

boostedc10 · 01-19-2015, 09:32 PM

Nice score Keith! Perfect motor for some boost

Bennett68C10 · 01-19-2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

Nice score Keith! Perfect motor for some boost

Thanks, maybe someday

plans for now are to cam it, make it look nice and stuff it in the frame.

trkfrk · 01-19-2015, 09:41 PM

That motor is going to put your build over the top... What trans are you planning on using Keith..

boostedc10 · 01-19-2015, 10:05 PM

Hopefully a 4l80e

Can't wait to catch up to you my friend!

slowcpe · 01-20-2015, 04:43 PM

Sweet!!!

Bennett68C10 · 01-20-2015, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by trkfrk

That motor is going to put your build over the top... What trans are you planning on using Keith..

Thanks Mark, the bar has been set high with these Red trucks on the forum I just don't want to disappoint

I'm not sure about the transmission yet. I want to run a 4L80E but im afraid with my dropmember it won't fit with the cab on. I already have a high hump but I know with the extreme dropmember the cab needs to be modified to fit, I'm just not sure about the Touring that I have. At this point in the build I really don't want to hack up the cab.

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

Hopefully a 4l80e

Can't wait to catch up to you my friend!

If I can fit the 4l80e then I'll definitely go with that, if not then it will probably get a built 4l70e and hope to god I don't grenade it. I'm not interested in cutting the cab up at this point to fit it. Your not going to have to try to hard to catch me, I have been spinning my wheels with bodywork for the past 2 know months.

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Sweet!!!

Thanks, now just need to figure out what can I want to run

mcbassin · 01-21-2015, 01:45 PM

Way to go Keith! Awesome score. You will not be disappointed, I have no doubt about that.

C10_ustacould · 01-21-2015, 02:06 PM

Nice score on the 6.0L!!

Bennett68C10 · 01-21-2015, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Way to go Keith! Awesome score. You will not be disappointed, I have no doubt about that.

Thanks Mike, your right I don't think I'll be disappointed. I just hope I don't get overwhelmed with the electronics. Good news for me is I can lean on all you guys that have already done this swap before. I'm sure I'll have questions.

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

Nice score on the 6.0L!!

Thanks Buck, I'm pretty excited, I can't wait to tear into it and make it look how I want it too.

Bennett68C10 · 01-21-2015, 07:46 PM

Pic of the valve cover off, this was definitely a well taken care of motor. Very Clean

raull · 01-21-2015, 08:40 PM

hey bud sorry ive been away a bid, great progress but I see u set your self back a little by going with ls , cant go wrong with that, im glad I did

01-11-2015, 02:00 AM	#2701
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good Keith I can't wait to see some red.. __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

01-11-2015, 11:43 AM	#2702
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Going to be slick!

01-11-2015, 12:27 PM	#2703
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice job man, keep on rockin! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

01-11-2015, 02:48 PM	#2704
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks good Keith. __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy

01-11-2015, 03:09 PM	#2705
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I'm in for following you also Keith. __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

01-13-2015, 09:54 AM	#2706
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Everything's looking good! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

01-13-2015, 01:27 PM	#2708
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,069	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Hey Keith, love the progress. You will get it done all in good timing, rushing things always ends up messing something up anyways. I was curious about your paint scheme as I am going with red on mine as well. On the front end are you going to run trim across the front of the hood and on the front of the fenders, if not, where are you going to stop/start with the white red? I have already welded up the trim holes on my 68 fenders. Just wondering what your plans are. __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green

01-17-2015, 10:35 AM	#2710
JakeDW Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: KCMO? Posts: 453	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Just read through this for the first time really nice work truck is gona look great.I vote keep the big block put a roller set up in it and fuel inject it. Jake __________________ 61 Ford uni http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623422 ryans 77 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626594

01-19-2015, 09:25 PM	#2712
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Picked up the new power plant today, an LQ9 out of 2005 Escalade with 90k on the clock. It is a complete dropout, included everything front accessories, computer, uncut harness, maf, peddle etc. I couldn't pass it up, it is a very clean motor Doesn't look like much now but it will when I'm done with it. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-19-2015, 09:26 PM	#2713
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-19-2015, 09:28 PM	#2714
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB One more Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-19-2015, 09:32 PM	#2715
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice score Keith! Perfect motor for some boost __________________ 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

01-19-2015, 09:41 PM	#2717
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB That motor is going to put your build over the top... What trans are you planning on using Keith.. __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

01-19-2015, 10:05 PM	#2718
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Hopefully a 4l80e Can't wait to catch up to you my friend! __________________ 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

01-20-2015, 04:43 PM	#2719
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Sweet!!! __________________ 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



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01-21-2015, 01:45 PM	#2721
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Way to go Keith! Awesome score. You will not be disappointed, I have no doubt about that. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-21-2015, 02:06 PM	#2722
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice score on the 6.0L!! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

01-21-2015, 07:46 PM	#2724
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Pic of the valve cover off, this was definitely a well taken care of motor. Very Clean Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-21-2015, 08:40 PM	#2725
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB hey bud sorry ive been away a bid, great progress but I see u set your self back a little by going with ls , cant go wrong with that, im glad I did __________________ 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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