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Bennett68C10 · 12-01-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ctener

Love the rolled edge on the heater box delete panel
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Thanks, I got them from Porterbuilt

David67 · 12-02-2012, 04:31 PM

It's looking awesome! Love those Billets.....

Bennett68C10 · 12-02-2012, 10:05 PM

Thanks David
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mcbassin · 12-02-2012, 10:16 PM

Lots of good progress. Love the wheels.
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Bennett68C10 · 12-02-2012, 10:28 PM

Thanks Mike, I can't wait to get back on it but it looks like it will be a while.
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67ctener · 12-17-2012, 02:52 PM

Just pulled up your page again in a search for vintecs. There such good looking wheels I'm considering going with the same. Great job on everything, nice work with the big block I'll be putting a 402 in mine. One of my favorite builds to follow keep it up and keep the pics coming.
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~Whitey~ · 12-17-2012, 03:22 PM

Great progress! ... and a fine fine wheel choice if I do say so myself (jealous)... Love those Billets and the Strikers from Raceline are another of my favorites.

Bennett68C10 · 12-17-2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ctener

Just pulled up your page again in a search for vintecs. There such good looking wheels I'm considering going with the same. Great job on everything, nice work with the big block I'll be putting a 402 in mine. One of my favorite builds to follow keep it up and keep the pics coming.
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Thanks, you will definitely be happy with them if you choose to go that route. Nice choice on the 402 as well. Unfortunately it will be a while before I get back to this truck. To many things going on with my family right now.

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Originally Posted by 69swb

Great progress! ... and a fine fine wheel choice if I do say so myself (jealous)... Love those Billets and the Strikers from Raceline are another of my favorites.

Thanks
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67ctener · 12-18-2012, 01:13 AM

We'll be here waiting
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67ctener · 12-28-2012, 05:21 PM

How long did it take from the time you ordered your wheels to the time you received them?
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Bennett68C10 · 12-28-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ctener

How long did it take from the time you ordered your wheels to the time you received them?
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Billet Specialties has a pretty quick turnaround, it took about 3 weeks

Bennett68C10 · 01-19-2013, 08:00 PM

Well guys I know I haven't updated my build thread in a while but my family and I have been going through alot. My parents house was got flooded out by hurricane sandy. There was alot of damage done as the whole first floor of the house needed to be gutted and repaired. Then about a week after the storm my father became really sick and his body started to shut down. Turns out my father had congestive heart failure and needed quadruple bypass surgery along with a valve replacement and another procedure to help correct an arithmetic heart beat. He had a 7 1/2 hour surgery on thanksgiving eve and spent 3 weeks in the hospital. My father is now doing a lot better and making progress everyday.

During the time he was in the hospital we were unable to work on the house because our concern was him not the house. By the time we started working on the house alot of mold had setup and that was a pain to get rid of. It has just been my brother and I working on the house. We are finally to a point where the house iis almost back together. I am very thankful that my father is going to be ok. This truck build means nothing to me without his help. He is chomping at the bit to get back to working on my truck. Hopefully this summer maybe he can get back to helping me work on it.

Bennett68C10 · 01-19-2013, 08:02 PM

I obviously haven't made any progress in the past couple of months but I have got a few parts in.

Bennett68C10 · 01-19-2013, 08:04 PM

Tires are Toyo ST II 255/40/20 and 295/40/20. Steering Column is a brushed stainless floor shift flaming river. Plan on running a Lokar floor shift with it.

shawno72 · 01-19-2013, 08:05 PM

Parts aquisition is progress

Zoomin · 01-19-2013, 08:10 PM

Hey Keith,

It's been a tough haul for your family but you made it through. Great to hear from you again.
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Jimbabwe · 01-19-2013, 08:11 PM

It was nice meeting your dad, Keith. I'm glad to hear he's ok.

Bennett68C10 · 01-20-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Parts aquisition is progress

Thanks, I just need to find room to put everything

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Hey Keith,

It's been a tough haul for your family but you made it through. Great to hear from you again.
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Thanks Steve, the last couple of months have been tough but I feel like hopefully we are finally coming out of it. Alot of other little things kept happening like for example my wife's car breaking down forcing us to go buy her a new one. I hope everything is over now and can't wait to start working on my truck again, I just want to be able to go to cruises & shows with my father and park it next to his 40 Chevy pickup.

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Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

It was nice meeting your dad, Keith. I'm glad to hear he's ok.

Thanks Jim, we are glad he's better too. It's funny, all he wanted to do when he was in the hospital is talk about my truck and what we need to do to it.
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67c10rustbuket · 01-20-2013, 12:11 AM

Glad your family is getting things back together and you dad is feeling well. Trucks can wait, Family is much more important. Sounds great to have your dad working on the truck with you. Awesome parts haul btw

butternut1972 · 01-20-2013, 02:02 AM

Good to hear your dad is doing better. I know how you feel, I lost my dad eight years ago and I had a hard time with anything to do with cars for a long time without him.

Cool parts!

Bennett68C10 · 01-20-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Glad your family is getting things back together and you dad is feeling well. Trucks can wait, Family is much more important. Sounds great to have your dad working on the truck with you. Awesome parts haul btw

Thanks it has taken a while but everything is coming back together. My family are all into this hobby, my bother has a 57 Chevy pickup in his backyard that my dad can't wait to start on after mine is done.

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

Good to hear your dad is doing better. I know how you feel, I lost my dad eight years ago and I had a hard time with anything to do with cars for a long time without him.

Cool parts!

Thanks, my love for this hobby is because of my father and I'll I want is to be able to park my truck next to his at a show or cruise.

AJohn6 · 01-20-2013, 07:25 PM

I'm sorry that you and yours have had such a difficult time. I'm happy your pops got the help he needed. Keep your head up and I can't wait to see the progress again.

-Adam

Bennett68C10 · 01-20-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AJohn6

I'm sorry that you and yours have had such a difficult time. I'm happy your pops got the help he needed. Keep your head up and I can't wait to see the progress again.

-Adam

Thanks Adam, hopefully everything will be back to normal soon
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CLW · 01-20-2013, 10:21 PM

I've been a short time member, but really enjoying your thread! Great build, glad things are getting back to normal for you, looking forward to the rest of your build. Keep up the quality work!
CW
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heathbirkendahl · 01-20-2013, 10:55 PM

Going to be a great looking truck. Great taste and craftsmanship.
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12-02-2012, 04:31 PM	#727
David67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 886	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB It's looking awesome! Love those Billets..... __________________ 1967 C10 Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2015 IG: david_r67

12-02-2012, 10:05 PM	#728
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Thanks David Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-02-2012, 10:16 PM	#729
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Lots of good progress. Love the wheels. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-02-2012, 10:28 PM	#730
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Thanks Mike, I can't wait to get back on it but it looks like it will be a while. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

12-17-2012, 02:52 PM	#731
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Just pulled up your page again in a search for vintecs. There such good looking wheels I'm considering going with the same. Great job on everything, nice work with the big block I'll be putting a 402 in mine. One of my favorite builds to follow keep it up and keep the pics coming. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

12-17-2012, 03:22 PM	#732
~Whitey~ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 677	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Great progress! ... and a fine fine wheel choice if I do say so myself (jealous)... Love those Billets and the Strikers from Raceline are another of my favorites. __________________ Jimmy .69SWB Build.

12-18-2012, 01:13 AM	#734
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB We'll be here waiting Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

12-28-2012, 05:21 PM	#735
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB How long did it take from the time you ordered your wheels to the time you received them? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott 67 c10 sold 89 c1500 90 k2500 91 s10 #chevyonly

01-19-2013, 08:00 PM	#737
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 know I haven't updated my build thread in a while but my family and I have been going through alot. My parents house was got flooded out by hurricane sandy. There was alot of damage done as the whole first floor of the house needed to be gutted and repaired. Then about a week after the storm my father became really sick and his body started to shut down. Turns out my father had congestive heart failure and needed quadruple bypass surgery along with a valve replacement and another procedure to help correct an arithmetic heart beat. He had a 7 1/2 hour surgery on thanksgiving eve and spent 3 weeks in the hospital. My father is now doing a lot better and making progress everyday. During the time he was in the hospital we were unable to work on the house because our concern was him not the house. By the time we started working on the house alot of mold had setup and that was a pain to get rid of. It has just been my brother and I working on the house. We are finally to a point where the house iis almost back together. I am very thankful that my father is going to be ok. This truck build means nothing to me without his help. He is chomping at the bit to get back to working on my truck. Hopefully this summer maybe he can get back to helping me work on it. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10 Last edited by Bennett68C10; 01-19-2013 at 08:09 PM.

01-19-2013, 08:02 PM	#738
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I obviously haven't made any progress in the past couple of months but I have got a few parts in. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-19-2013, 08:04 PM	#739
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Tires are Toyo ST II 255/40/20 and 295/40/20. Steering Column is a brushed stainless floor shift flaming river. Plan on running a Lokar floor shift with it. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-19-2013, 08:05 PM	#740
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Parts aquisition is progress __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-19-2013, 08:10 PM	#741
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Hey Keith, It's been a tough haul for your family but you made it through. Great to hear from you again. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

01-19-2013, 08:11 PM	#742
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB It was nice meeting your dad, Keith. I'm glad to hear he's ok.

01-20-2013, 12:11 AM	#744
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Glad your family is getting things back together and you dad is feeling well. Trucks can wait, Family is much more important. Sounds great to have your dad working on the truck with you. Awesome parts haul btw __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car



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01-20-2013, 02:02 AM	#745
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Good to hear your dad is doing better. I know how you feel, I lost my dad eight years ago and I had a hard time with anything to do with cars for a long time without him. Cool parts! __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

01-20-2013, 07:25 PM	#747
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I'm sorry that you and yours have had such a difficult time. I'm happy your pops got the help he needed. Keep your head up and I can't wait to see the progress again. -Adam __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

01-20-2013, 10:21 PM	#749
CLW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Celina, Ohio Posts: 5	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I've been a short time member, but really enjoying your thread! Great build, glad things are getting back to normal for you, looking forward to the rest of your build. Keep up the quality work! CW Posted via Mobile Device

01-20-2013, 10:55 PM	#750
heathbirkendahl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 452	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Going to be a great looking truck. Great taste and craftsmanship. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C/10 - Orange & White 2009 GMC 1500 - Lowered 3/4 22' KMC Slides

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