Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB

[c10Dream'n]

This is coming together nicely. if only i had the courage to do a build. keep up the awesome work.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by c10Dream'n

This is coming together nicely. if only i had the courage to do a build. keep up the awesome work.

Thanks, I don't think I will ever attempt a full frame off ever again. It has been way harder then I ever expected. My next build will start with a rust free foundation and I will just change things like suspension, drivetrain & wheels.

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks, I don't think I will ever attempt a full frame off ever again. It has been way harder then I ever expected. My next build will start with a rust free foundation and I will just change things like suspension, drivetrain & wheels.

Keith. I am definitely with you on that note. Pay more for a good base then add goodies. We will see if that really happens. I know rust free is definitely in the future though.

[C10_ustacould]

I think I'm going to save my money and just buy n2billet, superfly, and Delmo left-overs from here on out. Hmm, I may need to find a second job!

[mcbassin]

Looks like some killer progress on the truck Keith. I love the rear disks and gas tank. Hope to do the same upgrades on mine one of these days.

[Rochlow]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks, I don't think I will ever attempt a full frame off ever again. It has been way harder then I ever expected. My next build will start with a rust free foundation and I will just change things like suspension, drivetrain & wheels.

My thoughts exactly!! I'm more involved than I thought I would be with my truck, and it's taken 4 times the amount and time.

Truck looks great, Keith.

[Jimbabwe]

Keith, Did you have any interference issue with the Moser diff cover and the Porterbuilt panhard? I was thinking of running one, but I thought I had remembered someone giving Nate a call to get a custom bent panhard because it was hitting.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Keith. I am definitely with you on that note. Pay more for a good base then add goodies. We will see if that really happens. I know rust free is definitely in the future though.

Yeah my next one will definitely start with a rust free foundation, that is if there is another one

Originally Posted by Bucks68

I think I'm going to save my money and just buy n2billet, superfly, and Delmo left-overs from here on out. Hmm, I may need to find a second job!

I like that idea, I would have to hit the lottery first how cool would it be to own Hazel or superfly's black Cheyenne.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks like some killer progress on the truck Keith. I love the rear disks and gas tank. Hope to do the same upgrades on mine one of these days.

Thanks Mike, I just wish I had some beautiful paint like yours. I have been to busy spending money on everything else and kind of forgot about the paint

Originally Posted by Rochlow

My thoughts exactly!! I'm more involved than I thought I would be with my truck, and it's taken 4 times the amount and time.

Truck looks great, Keith.

Thanks buddy, after 4 years and countless amounts of money I could have waited and saved some coin for a rust free truck that didn't need any rust or paintwork.

Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

Keith, Did you have any interference issue with the Moser diff cover and the Porterbuilt panhard? I was thinking of running one, but I thought I had remembered someone giving Nate a call to get a custom bent panhard because it was hitting.

Yeah it fits with no issues. I saw it on superflysteiny Pops Cheyenne truck, so I figured I would give it a shot. My chrome cover leaked so I had to change it out.

[Bennett68C10]

No real progress this weekend, I got the bed bolted together on the floor before coming down with the flu. I have spent the rest of the weekend in bed

[jeh]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

No real progress this weekend, I got the bed bolted together on the floor before coming down with the flu. I have spent the rest of the weekend in bed

Glad your making progress on the bed, as far as the flu bug, that makes a rough few days!! If you were closer I could give you a quart jar with some WV cold medicine in it

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by jeh

Glad your making progress on the bed, as far as the flu bug, that makes a rough few days!! If you were closer I could give you a quart jar with some WV cold medicine in it

Thanks Jason, I'm feeling a lot better today. Snapped a pic of the bed bolted together on the garage floor.

[mx289]

Originally Posted by jeh

Glad your making progress on the bed, as far as the flu bug, that makes a rough few days!! If you were closer I could give you a quart jar with some WV cold medicine in it

(In all seriousness,my mouth started to water,thinking about WV cold medicine. )

Hope you feel better Keith.

Tom

[screaminchevypickup]

Now you get to cut it up!!

[jeh]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks Jason, I'm feeling a lot better today. Snapped a pic of the bed bolted together on the garage floor.

Glad your feeling better, the smooth bedside are going to be sweet..

[jeh]

Originally Posted by mx289

(In all seriousness,my mouth started to water,thinking about WV cold medicine. )

Hope you feel better Keith.

Tom

Mine too, I had a little red raspberry last night. ( preventative maintenance )

[sduckworth13]

Keith, the bed looks great! Did you have any issues with the front bed panel?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks, I don't think I will ever attempt a full frame off ever again. It has been way harder then I ever expected. My next build will start with a rust free foundation and I will just change things like suspension, drivetrain & wheels.

I completely understand where you're coming from on this comment. I had no idea had much time it takes to restore, primer, paint every part of one of these old trucks. I have build many trucks in the past but never to the details of my current bottemless money pit. Unlike you, I have plans on doing many more complete restorations. I am a glutten for punishment.
Really, it's just my getaway in the winter.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mx289

(In all seriousness,my mouth started to water,thinking about WV cold medicine. )

Hope you feel better Keith.

Tom

Thanks Tom I am feeling a lot better. I can't wait to get this bed mounted but will have to wait until the weekend.

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Now you get to cut it up!!

Yes sir just trying to figure out how much I have to cut it

Originally Posted by jeh

Glad your feeling better, the smooth bedside are going to be sweet..

Thanks Jason, yeah they are really nice and won't need much work at all to get into paint.

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Keith, the bed looks great! Did you have any issues with the front bed panel?

I just had to wallow out some of the mounting holes to line up with the bed sides. Other than that it fit perfectly. I have to say I'm really impressed with the aftermarket bed.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I completely understand where you're coming from on this comment. I had no idea had much time it takes to restore, primer, paint every part of one of these old trucks. I have build many trucks in the past but never to the details of my current bottemless money pit. Unlike you, I have plans on doing many more complete restorations. I am a glutten for punishment.
Really, it's just my getaway in the winter.

This is my first frame off resto and I didn't realize it would take this much time and energy to do, so I'm really soured on it. All I want to do is drive this truck, so much so all I want to do now is primer the rest of the gray panels black and put it together and drive it. In the future I will save up to buy a better starting foundation before jumping into it.

[mikeleeshields]

Keith i completely hear you on getting it primered and put back together to drive it. That is the point where I am at too.

[mcbassin]

The bed looks great Ketih. You can have this thing back together in no time.

[Number98]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

This is my first frame off resto and I didn't realize it would take this much time and energy to do, so I'm really soured on it. All I want to do is drive this truck, so much so all I want to do now is primer the rest of the gray panels black and put it together and drive it. In the future I will save up to buy a better starting foundation before jumping into it.

I hear you on this... I bought my 71 back in 2000 and at the time I did not really have the budget to buy a really nice one to start with so I bought a basket case. I got it running and drove it a while, fixing it up a little as I went, mostly fixing things that broke on her almost daily. Finally I tore it apart for a full resto in 05 or 06 and she is still not back together. Sometimes I wish I would of never tore her all the way down or wish I would of saved and bought a better foundation to start with but I look at it like this: The best part about starting with a rough truck is when your done you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you put one back on the road that might not have had a chance otherwise.

Keep at it and when you hit that ignition for the first drive and you get out on the road it will all be worth it!

[superflysteiny]

All I can say is keep driving on it. I have been were you are several times and all I can say is pace your self its not a sprint it a marathon. I have had to learn this over my last 4 builds. Hang in there

[mx289]

Keith,I know you were looking for a tailgate,there is a nice used one listed on the parts board.I believe Homebuilt Hotrods is selling it.

Tom

[trkfrk]

Keith the bed looks great! I understand exactly where your coming from. I took almost a year off my build, It gets overwhelming. You are doing a killer job!

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

All I can say is keep driving on it. I have been were you are several times and all I can say is pace your self its not a sprint it a marathon. I have had to learn this over my last 4 builds. Hang in there

Well said Eric!!
Keith your doing a great job on truck and I wished I'd went deeper in to mine as you are yours. Bed looks great btw....keep on trucking and take a break when you get frustrated