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KevinK7 · 07-12-2020, 07:52 AM

Those inner fenderwells look unreal

**68bowtie** · 07-20-2020, 12:30 PM

Truck is ready for to take to the shop for exhaust, then it's cam break in time! Can't wait to get this on the road again.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 07-21-2020, 09:41 AM

It's looking very nice.

**68bowtie** · 07-27-2020, 09:47 PM

Re-tubed the driveline. Just needed an extra inch.

But it had to be done right...

Tomorrow it’s off to the exhaust shop.

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**First c10** · 07-28-2020, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Re-tubed the driveline. Just needed an extra inch.

But it had to be done right...

Tomorrow it’s off to the exhaust shop.

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Looking good. Kevin did my drive lines on my trucks. How long did you have to get?

**68bowtie** · 07-28-2020, 02:43 AM

Wow I feel much better about my 30-min drive each way now.

55” c-c

**68bowtie** · 05-30-2021, 05:03 PM

I can't believe it's been almost a year since I posted an update.

We moved in September, and I've been working on house projects in all my spare time. Just before moving, I tried to get the cam broke in. Had a few bugs to work out, and didn't have time to do it then. So the truck went into storage. Got it out today, hoping to get back on track making it road worthy soon...

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**68bowtie** · 05-31-2021, 01:24 PM

Making some new friends...

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KevinK7 · 05-31-2021, 03:40 PM

...life gets in the way of these projects some times. Glad to see you're back at it

I'm in the midst of a garage build, so the projects have pretty much come to a screeching halt

**68bowtie** · 09-10-2021, 01:11 AM

Well I finally finished the cam break in. Had to switch back to a mechanical water pump, fix a fan relay issue, repair a burned temp gauge wire, and some frustrating hose and belt fitment issues. Seems to start, stop, and idle nicely. Nice lope to the idle

Now I have a ticking sound at the passenger head (valve adjustment hopefully), an oil leak, and the trans won’t go into gear now. Hmm.

So more punch list items, but making ssllooooww progress.

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**68bowtie** · 09-11-2021, 08:14 PM

Here’s a preview of my custom “a/c” delete plates. I made them to imitate the vintage style of the heater delete plates…

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KevinK7 · 09-12-2021, 07:35 AM

Nice work. they look great

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-12-2021, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinK7

Nice work. they look great

X2, nice...

**68bowtie** · 11-22-2021, 11:35 PM

Update:
After the cam break in, the 700r4 wouldn’t go into gear. It worked fine before I pulled the 305. So I figured it was something simple. Took it to the trans shop for a diagnosis. They called me today and apparently I smooshed something when I installed the engine. I’ve always said I know just enough about cars to get myself into trouble… Time for a rebuild, shift kit, and stall converter! Sad/happy…

**chev-obsession** · 11-23-2021, 01:53 AM

Subscribed! Looks like a your making good progress. Interior is looking sharp. That’s too bad about the Trans though!

darkhorse970 · 11-23-2021, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Here’s a preview of my custom “a/c” delete plates. I made them to imitate the vintage style of the heater delete plates…

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I’m curious to see these panels installed. They look great, is that an original heater delete panel beside them?

**68bowtie** · 11-25-2021, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

I’m curious to see these panels installed. They look great, is that an original heater delete panel beside them?

Right on. I'll post a pic when I get them installed. Yeah, that's an original heater delete plate.

**396ci** · 03-21-2022, 11:50 PM

hi tim, any updates?

**68bowtie** · 03-22-2022, 01:35 AM

Well hello there Brian.

I’m hoping to have some updates soon, coincidentally.

Still at the trans shop since my last post. Supposedly it was finished a while ago but wasn’t shifting right so the shop is troubleshooting.

Here is my punch list once I get it back:

*Fix oil leak
*Valve tick pass side
*Fine tune timing/carb
*Change oil
*Alignment
A-arm clearance
A-arm touch up
Finish/install ac delete plates
Replace lamp harness
Reassemble fenders, grille, hood

**68bowtie** · 04-16-2022, 12:13 AM

Well the shop is done with the truck. Turns out the valve "tick" was my rocker studs coming loose. Got that fixed. Should be getting the truck home next week so I can start working on getting the front panels installed.

**Canuckvetter** · 05-21-2022, 08:11 PM

Any more progress pics?

**68bowtie** · 05-23-2022, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

Any more progress pics?

Unfortunately no progress. But I did get it home.

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**72 tigger** · 05-24-2022, 05:51 AM

Very cool truck

**68bowtie** · 07-30-2022, 04:03 PM

Well, after a very very long time, I still haven’t done much.

I did pull it out and hose it off. I installed my custom AC delete plates.

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I’m actually going to remove my fawn interior and install new red vinyl. I’ve been wanting to do that for a long time, just needed a little nudge so here we go….

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07-12-2020, 07:52 AM	#226
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 609	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Those inner fenderwells look unreal __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

07-20-2020, 12:30 PM	#227
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Truck is ready for to take to the shop for exhaust, then it's cam break in time! Can't wait to get this on the road again. __________________ 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)

07-21-2020, 09:41 AM	#228
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) It's looking very nice. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-27-2020, 09:47 PM	#229
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Re-tubed the driveline. Just needed an extra inch. But it had to be done right... Tomorrow it’s off to the exhaust shop. __________________ 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)

07-28-2020, 02:43 AM	#231
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Wow I feel much better about my 30-min drive each way now. 55” c-c __________________ 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)

05-30-2021, 05:03 PM	#232
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) I can't believe it's been almost a year since I posted an update. We moved in September, and I've been working on house projects in all my spare time. Just before moving, I tried to get the cam broke in. Had a few bugs to work out, and didn't have time to do it then. So the truck went into storage. Got it out today, hoping to get back on track making it road worthy soon... __________________ 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)

05-31-2021, 01:24 PM	#233
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Making some new friends... __________________ 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)

05-31-2021, 03:40 PM	#234
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 609	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) ...life gets in the way of these projects some times. Glad to see you're back at it I'm in the midst of a garage build, so the projects have pretty much come to a screeching halt __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

09-10-2021, 01:11 AM	#235
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Well I finally finished the cam break in. Had to switch back to a mechanical water pump, fix a fan relay issue, repair a burned temp gauge wire, and some frustrating hose and belt fitment issues. Seems to start, stop, and idle nicely. Nice lope to the idle Now I have a ticking sound at the passenger head (valve adjustment hopefully), an oil leak, and the trans won’t go into gear now. Hmm. So more punch list items, but making ssllooooww progress. __________________ 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)

09-11-2021, 08:14 PM	#236
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Here’s a preview of my custom “a/c” delete plates. I made them to imitate the vintage style of the heater delete plates… __________________ 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)

09-12-2021, 07:35 AM	#237
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 609	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Nice work. they look great __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

11-22-2021, 11:35 PM	#239
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Update: After the cam break in, the 700r4 wouldn’t go into gear. It worked fine before I pulled the 305. So I figured it was something simple. Took it to the trans shop for a diagnosis. They called me today and apparently I smooshed something when I installed the engine. I’ve always said I know just enough about cars to get myself into trouble… Time for a rebuild, shift kit, and stall converter! Sad/happy… __________________ 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)

11-23-2021, 01:53 AM	#240
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,461	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Subscribed! Looks like a your making good progress. Interior is looking sharp. That’s too bad about the Trans though! __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb Last edited by chev-obsession; 11-25-2021 at 02:51 AM.

03-21-2022, 11:50 PM	#243
396ci Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 761	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) hi tim, any updates? __________________ Brian XNGH ECV Chapter 58 1972 Jimmy / Blazer Project 2wd 1974 Chevy Crew Cab Shorty

03-22-2022, 01:35 AM	#244
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Well hello there Brian. I’m hoping to have some updates soon, coincidentally. Still at the trans shop since my last post. Supposedly it was finished a while ago but wasn’t shifting right so the shop is troubleshooting. Here is my punch list once I get it back: Fix oil leak Valve tick pass side Fine tune timing/carb Change oil Alignment A-arm clearance A-arm touch up Finish/install ac delete plates Replace lamp harness Reassemble fenders, grille, hood __________________ 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)



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04-16-2022, 12:13 AM	#245
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Well the shop is done with the truck. Turns out the valve "tick" was my rocker studs coming loose. Got that fixed. Should be getting the truck home next week so I can start working on getting the front panels installed. __________________ 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)

05-21-2022, 08:11 PM	#246
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,040	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Any more progress pics? __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

05-23-2022, 10:49 PM	#248
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) __________________ 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)

05-24-2022, 05:51 AM	#249
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,203	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Very cool truck __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

07-30-2022, 04:03 PM	#250
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,310	Re: project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Well, after a very very long time, I still haven’t done much. I did pull it out and hose it off. I installed my custom AC delete plates. I’m actually going to remove my fawn interior and install new red vinyl. I’ve been wanting to do that for a long time, just needed a little nudge so here we go…. __________________ 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)

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