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67chevy1series · 11-09-2014, 10:02 PM

Coming along great. Firewall looks so smooth and clean... Really makes me think twice about doing mind or not haha. The white grille would be killer, I don't care how many 68's I see with the white grille and red body or blue or any other stock color combination, I'll always be a fan as it's just so classy.

Bennett68C10 · 11-09-2014, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ctener

Pretty crafty. I did the same exact thing in a friends shop then ended up selling my project. Gotta be getting excited. My truck is just sitting, havent touched it in months

Thanks Scott, I had to do something, it's too cold out to spray in the tent and my washer and dryer are in the garage so I had to build the walls to keep the overspray and dust off of them and my toolbox. I also built a box that fits in the garage door for my exhaust fans. You can see part of it in the pic. I would be excited but the cab needs a lot more work, I'm not happy about that. What's going on with yours, are you getting it painted soon?

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

Coming along great. Firewall looks so smooth and clean... Really makes me think twice about doing mind or not haha. The white grille would be killer, I don't care how many 68's I see with the white grille and red body or blue or any other stock color combination, I'll always be a fan as it's just so classy.

Thanks, I'm still undecided about the white grill. I don't know which one I would be more happy with.

YBNORML · 11-10-2014, 01:28 AM

It's been awhile since I checked in, looking good!!

mcbassin · 11-10-2014, 09:10 AM

Cool idea on the block off wall. Keep plugging on, you'll get there.

boostedc10 · 11-10-2014, 09:33 AM

Now that is some engineering there! Even put a door in! Keep it up Keith, can't wait to see it in paint!

Bennett68C10 · 11-10-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

It's been awhile since I checked in, looking good!!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Cool idea on the block off wall. Keep plugging on, you'll get there.

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Originally Posted by boostedc10

Now that is some engineering there! Even put a door in! Keep it up Keith, can't wait to see it in paint!

Thanks guys, I hope it works out the way I expect it too. It was either this or take the next 5-6 months off while i wait for the weather to warm back up which wasn't an option. I still have a few things I need to do to the garage to make it ready to spray in but the majority is done.

67ctener · 11-10-2014, 10:52 PM

Actually took mine to the guy today what are the odds haha. Complained about it yesterday and got the call today

Bennett68C10 · 11-11-2014, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ctener

Actually took mine to the guy today what are the odds haha. Complained about it yesterday and got the call today

That's awesome news buddy, really wish I could have done the same with mine. It would have saved me a lot of aggravation and time.

Bennett68C10 · 11-17-2014, 06:53 AM

Well guys I hav been blocking away at the cab, slow and steady

I finished the back and the roof Sunday and part of the drivers door opening. I should have the rest of it done by this weekend.

Bennett68C10 · 11-17-2014, 06:55 AM

I also finished my fan box this week. Now I'm ready to paint if I ever finish blocking.

mcbassin · 11-17-2014, 08:58 AM

Nice progress on the cab Keith, I'm digging the exhaust system too. You'll be surprised how little of the rear of your cab actually shows up when you assemble your truck. Ask me how I know. I spent a ton of time on mine only to find it's almost all hidden by the bed...

slowcpe · 11-17-2014, 10:58 AM

Cool exhaust fan idea. I may have to keep that in mind.

**Bowtie468** · 11-17-2014, 03:27 PM

Great job on the progress , Keith ! Keep plugging away .
Oh yeah , I vote white on the grill !

Shady Chevy · 11-18-2014, 11:20 AM

That exhaust fan idea is great! I think I am going to copy that. Block work looks good. Just take your time, it is going to all be worth it when the paint is on. Nice truck.

Bennett68C10 · 11-18-2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice progress on the cab Keith, I'm digging the exhaust system too. You'll be surprised how little of the rear of your cab actually shows up when you assemble your truck. Ask me how I know. I spent a ton of time on mine only to find it's almost all hidden by the bed...

Thanks Mike, initially I was thinking that it didn't matter because you'll never see the back wall with the bed on but then because I'm so anal I find myself trying to make it as perfect as I can. I have another couple of coats of slick sand and blocking to do before I call it good enough for paint.

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Cool exhaust fan idea. I may have to keep that in mind.

Thanks, it should work out pretty good. We designed it to fit in the garage door opening so I can shut the door down on top of it.

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Originally Posted by Bowtie468

Great job on the progress , Keith ! Keep plugging away .
Oh yeah , I vote white on the grill !

Thanks Chris, I have decided to do the white grill as well as some other things white

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Originally Posted by Shady Chevy

That exhaust fan idea is great! I think I am going to copy that. Block work looks good. Just take your time, it is going to all be worth it when the paint is on. Nice truck.

Thanks, I'm definitely taking my time with the blocking

I still have another couple of coats of slicksand to spray and reblock it again. I want it to be as nice as possible.

mx289 · 11-18-2014, 10:38 PM

Looking good Keith.

Bhelton · 11-18-2014, 10:48 PM

Your doing a killer job Keith

sduckworth13 · 11-18-2014, 10:57 PM

Nice work Keith, looks like your finding your rhythm and getting everything knocked out.

Bennett68C10 · 11-19-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mx289

Looking good Keith.

Thanks Tom, still have a lot of sanding ahead of me but hope to be painting the cab in December. We'll see how it goes

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Originally Posted by Bhelton

Your doing a killer job Keith

Thanks Ben, sanding definitely sucks

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Nice work Keith, looks like your finding your rhythm and getting everything knocked out.

Thanks Scott, I procrastinated for a while cause I didn't feel like sanding. I would basically sand for a little bit and then walk away for a week. I've got it going now, besides if I don't do it then it will never get done right

swamp rat · 11-20-2014, 02:04 AM

What did you do for an air intake? just use the entry door?

jlsanborn · 11-20-2014, 10:00 AM

Looking good man, keep at it!

I may have missed it but have you done seam sealer in the drip rail yet?

67ctener · 11-20-2014, 11:37 AM

Make sure you don't park that nice new Sierra anywhere near the other side of the door

Bennett68C10 · 11-20-2014, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

What did you do for an air intake? just use the entry door?

Yeah that's the plan

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Looking good man, keep at it!

I may have missed it but have you done seam sealer in the drip rail yet?

I'm going to do it before my final coats of slicksand. I read that you don't want to build the primer to thick over the seam sealer.

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Originally Posted by 67ctener

Make sure you don't park that nice new Sierra anywhere near the other side of the door

Yeah the truck will be nowhere near the door. The exhaust port on the box is actually not the big, just a slim window at the bottom to vent. Most of it will be caught inside the box.

Rochlow · 11-20-2014, 08:39 PM

Looks good.. As much sanding as I did when I was younger, ii wanted no part of it.. Hats off to you!

Bennett68C10 · 11-21-2014, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

Looks good.. As much sanding as I did when I was younger, ii wanted no part of it.. Hats off to you!

Thanks man and I don't blame you. Sanding sucks and I won't be doing this again.

11-09-2014, 10:02 PM	#2601
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Coming along great. Firewall looks so smooth and clean... Really makes me think twice about doing mind or not haha. The white grille would be killer, I don't care how many 68's I see with the white grille and red body or blue or any other stock color combination, I'll always be a fan as it's just so classy.

11-10-2014, 01:28 AM	#2603
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB It's been awhile since I checked in, looking good!!

11-10-2014, 09:10 AM	#2604
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Cool idea on the block off wall. Keep plugging on, you'll get there. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-10-2014, 09:33 AM	#2605
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Now that is some engineering there! Even put a door in! Keep it up Keith, can't wait to see it in paint! __________________ 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

11-10-2014, 10:52 PM	#2607
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Actually took mine to the guy today what are the odds haha. Complained about it yesterday and got the call today __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

11-17-2014, 06:53 AM	#2609
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Well guys I hav been blocking away at the cab, slow and steady I finished the back and the roof Sunday and part of the drivers door opening. I should have the rest of it done by this weekend. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-17-2014, 06:55 AM	#2610
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I also finished my fan box this week. Now I'm ready to paint if I ever finish blocking. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-17-2014, 08:58 AM	#2611
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice progress on the cab Keith, I'm digging the exhaust system too. You'll be surprised how little of the rear of your cab actually shows up when you assemble your truck. Ask me how I know. I spent a ton of time on mine only to find it's almost all hidden by the bed... __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-17-2014, 10:58 AM	#2612
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Cool exhaust fan idea. I may have to keep that in mind. __________________ 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

11-17-2014, 03:27 PM	#2613
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Great job on the progress , Keith ! Keep plugging away . Oh yeah , I vote white on the grill ! __________________ 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) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

11-18-2014, 11:20 AM	#2614
Shady Chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port Matilda PA Posts: 192	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB That exhaust fan idea is great! I think I am going to copy that. Block work looks good. Just take your time, it is going to all be worth it when the paint is on. Nice truck.

11-18-2014, 10:38 PM	#2616
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good Keith. __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy

11-18-2014, 10:48 PM	#2617
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Your doing a killer job Keith

11-18-2014, 10:57 PM	#2618
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Nice work Keith, looks like your finding your rhythm and getting everything knocked out. __________________ Scott

11-20-2014, 02:04 AM	#2620
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB What did you do for an air intake? just use the entry door? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's



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11-20-2014, 10:00 AM	#2621
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looking good man, keep at it! I may have missed it but have you done seam sealer in the drip rail yet? __________________ '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

11-20-2014, 11:37 AM	#2622
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Make sure you don't park that nice new Sierra anywhere near the other side of the door __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

11-20-2014, 08:39 PM	#2624
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Looks good.. As much sanding as I did when I was younger, ii wanted no part of it.. Hats off to you! __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

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