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68Gold/white · 10-27-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Just checking in -- I am still working on it. We have been working on the fenders and hood to get things laser straight for paint in the spring. I hate waiting !!

My block is supposed to be ready Wed / Thurs of this week. When we broke the engine all the way down we found a little 'egg shaping' in the bottoms of some of the cyl walls. We decided to bore it and clean things up. I originally thought it was .0030+ but when we broke it down it was STD bore 396. We took it to .0060 to make it a 408ci. (I think)

New everything through the entire bottom end. Clevite 77 bearings, crank turned .0020 on the mains and rods. New Keith Black pistons, cam bearings, rings, all gaskets of course. The heads had been gone through shortly after I bought the motor (dad and I just took it down to the heads, leaving the shortblock intact)

Once I get it back I'm going to re-paint and bolt things all back together. One good thing I know I have most of the parts and they're all cleaned up. It should go back together fairly quickly.

My wheels are supposed to ship 10/31. I have my tires ready to go, when they come in I'll post up some pics.

Did you post the head casting #??? just curious, would like to see a pic of the chamber side of the head, if possibel (for my future 396 build)
Thanks

THose pistons, forged???

raull · 10-28-2011, 08:38 AM

We need more pix !!!!!!

-sean- · 10-28-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by raull

We need more pix !!!!!!

Bennett68C10 · 10-28-2011, 12:35 PM

Yes Yes more pics please, can't wait to see those wheels
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**CC69Rat** · 10-28-2011, 12:56 PM

Yeah - the anticipation is killing me too. What's worse is Keith (n2billet) will see them before I do!

There's too many trucks in his shop .. I just hope they make it out of there at some point.

Dad and I have worked quite a bit on my fenders and hood. I have searched the US over to find good GM metal .. so I'm hoping it comes out ok. The fenders seem really solid and we've managed to work 99.9% of the flaws out. The goal being zero bondo / filler anywhere in it. I feel like it will need small spots of glaze but nothing significant anywhere to speak of. I used the 'marker' technique on most of it. Came out really, really neat man. It's an easy way to block bare metal fenders without getting any sort of build on them. The marker just serves as a guide coat giving you dark spots and metal .. just like you're blocking primer. I want to bring the metal up completely flat then glaze if needed, Epoxy, PPG K38 for the first build pass to reduce shrinkage, K36 for the 320/400/500 stages and by that time it should be pretty slick.

Hugger Orange is still haunting me guys .. We'll see. Next would be Blue, Red, Black, White or Silver. I'm so confused. It's slick enough to go black but my bodwork skills are probably not up to it. I hear it's bad to try black on your first ever paint job.

Bennett68C10 · 10-28-2011, 01:46 PM

You sound like me, I have changed my mind on paint colors so many times that everybody around me just laughs now when I bring it up. I have wrestled between Hugger orange, Omaha orange, blue, green, white, black, satin black etc. I have finally decided to paint it my favorite color which is Red. I figured if I am putting all this time and money into this frame off resto I might as was paint it my favorite color. Probably going to go with Viper Red, I want it to be bright.

No matter what color you go with your truck will look amazing.
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**67cheby** · 10-28-2011, 01:53 PM

the whole paint discussion thing makes me SICK !!!......i am almost ready to start paint and dont know what color i am going to do either !!

68 TT · 10-28-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

the whole paint discussion thing makes me SICK !!!......i am almost ready to start paint and dont know what color i am going to do either !!

x2

I am stuck between sapphire blue with a black interior, black with a red interior or medium gray metallic with a red interior. Most likely my stepside will end up sapphire blue with black since I have the paint materials and most of the interior parts to do it already.

**CC69Rat** · 11-02-2011, 10:19 PM

Dad picked up my block yesterday from the machine shop. It looks great. We have new Keith Black pistons for it and I am working on a new set of Eagle I-Beam rods. We mag'ed the rods and found some had hairline cracks .. so New bushed rods are going in it. It's coming back together!

I also talked to Keith today and I should have my wheels by Friday. I'll post up some pictures when they get here.

VA72C10 · 11-02-2011, 10:31 PM

Cool, Looking forward to some more pictures of the engine and wheels!!!

Bennett68C10 · 11-03-2011, 07:36 AM

I can't wait to see some pics too

7dee2 · 11-03-2011, 05:20 PM

Very cool truck!

Bummer about fresh BB, been there. Built a restoration motor for my 66 Corvette, cam went flat. Built it again and spun a rod bearing. Third time I let the machine shop build it and the new owner still loves it.

Looking forward to more. I really like the custom center caps, might need a set to go with my rallies.

**CC69Rat** · 11-04-2011, 04:15 PM

Hellllooo .. beautiful! Woohoo! (I'll post more asap)

**67cheby** · 11-04-2011, 04:28 PM

WOW...those are great !

**CC69Rat** · 11-04-2011, 04:40 PM

Couple more in a different light. I'm not sure if these are the front or back.. I'm hoping the front ! I'm going to dad's later to check them out. He just sent me these pictures.

20x8.5 (all 4) - 5.5 BS on the front, 4.75 BS on the rear.

7dee2 · 11-04-2011, 04:59 PM

Purety Nice!!!

raull · 11-04-2011, 05:28 PM

wow!!!! very nice , slap em on truck without tires just to see , we cant wait

VA72C10 · 11-04-2011, 05:30 PM

Niiiiice

Bennett68C10 · 11-04-2011, 09:11 PM

Wow very nice, I'm jealous
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**lolife99** · 11-04-2011, 09:21 PM

Sooooo nice!

TX72C10 · 11-04-2011, 09:40 PM

SUPER nice build...I love the old stepsides!

72BlckButy · 11-04-2011, 10:12 PM

Gotta love that freshly wrapped smell/look of a BS wheel.

Nice addition!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-04-2011, 10:58 PM

Very nice!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-04-2011, 11:40 PM

Those wheels look great..

mcbassin · 11-05-2011, 10:20 AM

Great looking wheels. Get them mounted up so we can see them on the truck.

10-28-2011, 08:38 AM	#127
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project We need more pix !!!!!! __________________ 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

10-28-2011, 12:35 PM	#129
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Yes Yes more pics please, can't wait to see those wheels Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-28-2011, 12:56 PM	#130
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Yeah - the anticipation is killing me too. What's worse is Keith (n2billet) will see them before I do! There's too many trucks in his shop .. I just hope they make it out of there at some point. Dad and I have worked quite a bit on my fenders and hood. I have searched the US over to find good GM metal .. so I'm hoping it comes out ok. The fenders seem really solid and we've managed to work 99.9% of the flaws out. The goal being zero bondo / filler anywhere in it. I feel like it will need small spots of glaze but nothing significant anywhere to speak of. I used the 'marker' technique on most of it. Came out really, really neat man. It's an easy way to block bare metal fenders without getting any sort of build on them. The marker just serves as a guide coat giving you dark spots and metal .. just like you're blocking primer. I want to bring the metal up completely flat then glaze if needed, Epoxy, PPG K38 for the first build pass to reduce shrinkage, K36 for the 320/400/500 stages and by that time it should be pretty slick. Hugger Orange is still haunting me guys .. We'll see. Next would be Blue, Red, Black, White or Silver. I'm so confused. It's slick enough to go black but my bodwork skills are probably not up to it. I hear it's bad to try black on your first ever paint job. __________________ 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)

10-28-2011, 01:46 PM	#131
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project You sound like me, I have changed my mind on paint colors so many times that everybody around me just laughs now when I bring it up. I have wrestled between Hugger orange, Omaha orange, blue, green, white, black, satin black etc. I have finally decided to paint it my favorite color which is Red. I figured if I am putting all this time and money into this frame off resto I might as was paint it my favorite color. Probably going to go with Viper Red, I want it to be bright. No matter what color you go with your truck will look amazing. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-28-2011, 01:53 PM	#132
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project the whole paint discussion thing makes me SICK !!!......i am almost ready to start paint and dont know what color i am going to do either !! __________________ 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

11-02-2011, 10:19 PM	#134
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Dad picked up my block yesterday from the machine shop. It looks great. We have new Keith Black pistons for it and I am working on a new set of Eagle I-Beam rods. We mag'ed the rods and found some had hairline cracks .. so New bushed rods are going in it. It's coming back together! I also talked to Keith today and I should have my wheels by Friday. I'll post up some pictures when they get here. __________________ 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)

11-02-2011, 10:31 PM	#135
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Cool, Looking forward to some more pictures of the engine and wheels!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-03-2011, 07:36 AM	#136
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project I can't wait to see some pics too __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-03-2011, 05:20 PM	#137
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,891	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Very cool truck! Bummer about fresh BB, been there. Built a restoration motor for my 66 Corvette, cam went flat. Built it again and spun a rod bearing. Third time I let the machine shop build it and the new owner still loves it. Looking forward to more. I really like the custom center caps, might need a set to go with my rallies. __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

11-04-2011, 04:15 PM	#138
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Hellllooo .. beautiful! Woohoo! (I'll post more asap) Attached Images __________________ 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)

11-04-2011, 04:28 PM	#139
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project WOW...those are great ! __________________ 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

11-04-2011, 04:40 PM	#140
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Couple more in a different light. I'm not sure if these are the front or back.. I'm hoping the front ! I'm going to dad's later to check them out. He just sent me these pictures. 20x8.5 (all 4) - 5.5 BS on the front, 4.75 BS on the rear. Attached Images __________________ 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)

11-04-2011, 04:59 PM	#141
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,891	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Purety Nice!!! __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

11-04-2011, 05:28 PM	#142
raull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miramar florida Posts: 1,232	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project wow!!!! very nice , slap em on truck without tires just to see , we cant wait __________________ 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

11-04-2011, 05:30 PM	#143
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Niiiiice __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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11-04-2011, 09:11 PM	#144
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Wow very nice, I'm jealous Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-04-2011, 09:21 PM	#145
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,681	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Sooooo nice! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-04-2011, 09:40 PM	#146
TX72C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 92	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project SUPER nice build...I love the old stepsides!

11-04-2011, 10:12 PM	#147
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Gotta love that freshly wrapped smell/look of a BS wheel. Nice addition! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-04-2011, 10:58 PM	#148
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,132	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Very nice! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-04-2011, 11:40 PM	#149
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Those wheels look great.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-05-2011, 10:20 AM	#150
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1969 C10 SWB Stepside - Big Block project Great looking wheels. Get them mounted up so we can see them on the truck. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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