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big_al_71 · 08-09-2012, 10:27 PM

First of all Congrats on your wedding!!!!!!!!!

Some great progress and love rthe new billet parts...

Bennett68C10 · 08-09-2012, 10:51 PM

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Some great parts and great wedding pics!

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Congratz on the Wedding

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First of all Congrats on your wedding!!!!!!!!!

Some great progress and love rthe new billet parts...

Thanks guys, last year when we set the wedding date my wife was hoping my truck was going to be done for it so we could have taken wedding pics with my truck. I laughed at her and was like I'll be lucky if it is done the summer of 2013. I was right the wedding has come and gone and the truck is far from being done lol
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TXPinstriper · 08-09-2012, 11:23 PM

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Got some more parts in today. Billet Specialties Serpentine Conversion Kit, Tuff Stuff Black Powdercoated Alternator and Power Steering Pump and a Polished A/C Compressor. Should have everything installed on Saturday then i'll be ready to fire up my motor

These are very nice love the Billet Specialties......

Bennett68C10 · 08-09-2012, 11:28 PM

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These are very nice love the Billet Specialties......

Thanks yeah I love Billet Specialties too, one day I'll have a nice set of Billet Specialties rollin in the fender wells like you do. Just don't know how far away that day will be lol.
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**67cheby** · 08-09-2012, 11:36 PM

Sweet and congrats !
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Bennett68C10 · 08-10-2012, 08:10 AM

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Sweet and congrats !
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Thanks Mike, trying to keep up with you and all the parts your getting in daily eventhough I know I can't keep up

**CC69Rat** · 08-10-2012, 08:31 AM

Congratulations Keith! What did you decide on your wheels?
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longbed67 · 08-10-2012, 10:39 AM

Just caught up on your build... Looking swell, and congrats on the wedding!

Bennett68C10 · 08-10-2012, 12:18 PM

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Congratulations Keith! What did you decide on your wheels?
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I listed them in the for sale forum but didn't get any bites so I decided to keep them and just tub the bedsides. This way I will never have to worry about it again. In the future when I decide to change wheels I will set up to run whatever size and width I want. Going to probably tub around 4" so I'll be able to run up to a 12" wide wheel. Plus I am still planning on buying the Porterbuilt Mild rear dropmember I had to cancel about 4 months ago which will require some mods to the bed floor. So in the end I said screw it i'll just make everything fit. I had to remind myself i'm building a custom truck

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Just caught up on your build... Looking swell, and congrats on the wedding!

Thanks

Bennett68C10 · 08-11-2012, 05:08 PM

I got my Billet Specialties Serpentine Conversion Kit installed today with my accessories. Looks great and top notch quality as expected from Billet Specialties.

Bennett68C10 · 08-11-2012, 05:11 PM

Just have to pick up a few things like radiator hoses, coolant etc. Next saturday I will be FIRING MY MOTOR

That is as long as everything goes as planned

mcbassin · 08-11-2012, 06:13 PM

Wow the motor looks awesome!
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Bennett68C10 · 08-11-2012, 07:02 PM

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Wow the motor looks awesome!
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Thanks Mike I'm very happy with the way it turned out
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raull · 08-11-2012, 09:07 PM

Bennett68C10 · 08-11-2012, 09:13 PM

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Zoomin · 08-11-2012, 09:52 PM

Wow Keith, that has pop!

Is that kit configurable with the a/c and alternator swapped, or do you just order a different part number?
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gringoloco · 08-11-2012, 09:55 PM

Swanky! Nice to have a better half that supports your addiction...
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Bennett68C10 · 08-11-2012, 10:49 PM

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Wow Keith, that has pop!

Is that kit configurable with the a/c and alternator swapped, or do you just order a different part number?
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This is the only way the Billet Specialties conversion kit comes. They didn't offer a kit that mounts the A/C on the passenger side. March makes a kit that mounts the A/C under the Alternator on the passenger side but I didn't care for it.

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Swanky! Nice to have a better half that supports your addiction...
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Yeah it makes everything easier.
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**fakerwade** · 08-11-2012, 11:42 PM

Congrats on the wedding Keith!!

Engine is looking great!!

**67cheby** · 08-12-2012, 12:21 AM

Sweet
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Bennett68C10 · 08-12-2012, 09:46 AM

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Congrats on the wedding Keith!!

Engine is looking great!!

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Sweet
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Thanks guys
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gringoloco · 08-17-2012, 01:18 PM

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...installed my porterbuilt front shock relocators and shocks...

Are you able to run stock inner fenders with these brackets? Do you know the specs on the shock?

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...installed my Porterbuilt front sway bar...

How's the fit on this? Does it use existing holes in the frame?

Love this build. FULLY stealing your Camaro rear sway bar mounting style

Speaking of- did you run into any binding/clearance issues?

Bennett68C10 · 08-17-2012, 01:59 PM

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Are you able to run stock inner fenders with these brackets? Do you know the specs on the shock?

How's the fit on this? Does it use existing holes in the frame?

Love this build. FULLY stealing your Camaro rear sway bar mounting style

Speaking of- did you run into any binding/clearance issues?

Thanks buddyI'm glad you like my build. I'm not sure about the stock inners, I am going to be running slosh tubz on mine. I think I saw Nate post somewhere that just a little trimming is required on the stock inner fenders. Email him he should be able to help you out. I have emailed hime so many times i'm suprised he hasn't blocked me yet lol. What do you want to know about the shocks, the part number? Mine came with the control arms. I have to get the part number for another member hopefully I will remember tomorrow.

The Porterbuilt sway bar fit great, I did change all the hardware over to 3/8" grade 8 as mine came with grade 5. I had to drill 2 holes, one on each side to mount it. the other 2 holes used existing holes in the frame.

The Camaro Rear Bar has no binding or clearance issues the way I mounted it, even at full dump of the bags. I have alot of things going on in that area between the bar and my exhaust and everything clears.

Good luck with yours, can't wait to see all those new suspension and brake parts on there.

Bennett68C10 · 08-18-2012, 11:10 PM

Got the part number off of my front shocks for members bowtie468 and gringoloco. They are KYB Excel-G 344202.

Also fired my motor up today and it sounded awesome. Those Spintech mufflers were definitely the right choice. I should have a video up by tomorrow.
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67c10rustbuket · 08-19-2012, 12:56 AM

B.S. Serp looks great! cant wait for the vid!!! Great job man!

08-09-2012, 10:27 PM	#476
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB First of all Congrats on your wedding!!!!!!!!! Some great progress and love rthe new billet parts... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-09-2012, 11:36 PM	#480
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Sweet and congrats ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-10-2012, 08:31 AM	#482
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Congratulations Keith! What did you decide on your wheels? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-10-2012, 10:39 AM	#483
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Just caught up on your build... Looking swell, and congrats on the wedding! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

08-11-2012, 05:08 PM	#485
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB I got my Billet Specialties Serpentine Conversion Kit installed today with my accessories. Looks great and top notch quality as expected from Billet Specialties. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-11-2012, 05:11 PM	#486
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Just have to pick up a few things like radiator hoses, coolant etc. Next saturday I will be FIRING MY MOTOR That is as long as everything goes as planned __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-11-2012, 06:13 PM	#487
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Wow the motor looks awesome! 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

08-11-2012, 09:07 PM	#489
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB __________________ 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

08-11-2012, 09:52 PM	#491
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Wow Keith, that has pop! Is that kit configurable with the a/c and alternator swapped, or do you just order a different part number? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-11-2012, 09:55 PM	#492
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Swanky! Nice to have a better half that supports your addiction... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

08-11-2012, 11:42 PM	#494
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Congrats on the wedding Keith!! Engine is looking great!! __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

08-12-2012, 12:21 AM	#495
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Sweet Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

08-18-2012, 11:10 PM	#499
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB Got the part number off of my front shocks for members bowtie468 and gringoloco. They are KYB Excel-G 344202. Also fired my motor up today and it sounded awesome. Those Spintech mufflers were definitely the right choice. I should have a video up by tomorrow. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-19-2012, 12:56 AM	#500
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB B.S. Serp looks great! cant wait for the vid!!! Great job man! __________________ 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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