Project "Redemption" 68 SWB Fleetside

[preacher anthony]

How do you do the "Digital Paint Booth"? Is this a program you have to purchase? I am starting on a '67 and I want to finish it in burgundy. Thanks

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by preacher anthony

How do you do the "Digital Paint Booth"? Is this a program you have to purchase? I am starting on a '67 and I want to finish it in burgundy. Thanks

Yes you can purchase it for one vehicle from HOK then render away. Just to let you know the wheel choices are very slim, so you may not find the exact ones you are looking for. Other then that it is a quick and easy way to come up with ideas.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by preacher anthony

How do you do the "Digital Paint Booth"? Is this a program you have to purchase? I am starting on a '67 and I want to finish it in burgundy. Thanks

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Yes you can purchase it for one vehicle from HOK then render away. Just to let you know the wheel choices are very slim, so you may not find the exact ones you are looking for. Other then that it is a quick and easy way to come up with ideas.

Brandon nailed it on the head. Its a pretty valuable tool to try out various color combos but like he said, the wheel selection is very limited.

[Bennett68C10]

Well this showed up today along with a new core support! This should make the cab floor a lot easier to fix then my last one was

[69short]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Well this showed up today along with a new core support! This should make the cab floor a lot easier to fix then my last one was

Sweet! I really wish i would have went this route. Im still thinking about it.

[tlmoore2501]

I'm ready to see how the 80e fits with the choppin block xmember!Keep the progress coming!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by 69short

Sweet! I really wish i would have went this route. Im still thinking about it.

I patched my last cab and it was a real pain in the a**! Plus I never really liked the way it looked. I know it's going to be a little time consuming getting all those spot welds out but I think it is worth it in the end to have a complete brand new floor!

Originally Posted by tlmoore2501

I'm ready to see how the 80e fits with the choppin block xmember!Keep the progress coming!

Me too, but it's going to be a little bit before I get the trans in and the cab on to check fitment! I'm crossing my fingers though

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Well this showed up today along with a new core support! This should make the cab floor a lot easier to fix then my last one was

Very nice! Yes, this should make "quick" work of the floor repairs. I am leaning towards doing the same on my Camaro project. When I get to that point.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice! Yes, this should make "quick" work of the floor repairs. I am leaning towards doing the same on my Camaro project. When I get to that point.

Thanks Mike, sounds like a good plan you have for the Camaro! I got the rest of my panels in today to fix the cab!

[C10_ustacould]

Looks like you have a little work to do.

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks Mike, sounds like a good plan you have for the Camaro! I got the rest of my panels in today to fix the cab!

The should just sell all the parts in your picture as a kit . All the same panels I needed on mine too. The floor install wasn't too bad either. Had some alignment issues with the new floor at the firewall but that seems to be pretty common with the repops.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Looks like you have a little work to do.

Yeah only a little bit of work Why do you think I was so jealous over the floor in your new truck. The good news is, the rest of the cab is rock solid, unlike my last one was.

Originally Posted by boostedc10

The should just sell all the parts in your picture as a kit . All the same panels I needed on mine too. The floor install wasn't too bad either. Had some alignment issues with the new floor at the firewall but that seems to be pretty common with the repops.

Your right they probably should, kind of like how they sell the complete bed kits. Can you elaborate on the alignment issues with the floor at the firewall. I have read some threads on the install but every little bit of information helps.

[GR8-68]

Where did you get your new floor board from ?

[boostedc10]

Keith,
These are the few issues I had:
Passenger side where the floor meets the firewall flange (Looks like the are using worn out dies)


The curve of the new floor doesn't match the stock firewall curve on the drivers side where the pedal area is


The rear matches up pretty good but I did have to bend my two rear supports up a little to get it to sit in the right spot.

If you need anything more let me know. I am sure i have some more pictures and can always take more if needed.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

Where did you get your new floor board from ?

I got it from Jegs, it's a AMD branded Tri-Plus unit! Jegs had the best price on it, almost a $100 less than everywhere else!

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Keith,
These are the few issues I had:
Passenger side where the floor meets the firewall flange (Looks like the are using worn out dies)

The curve of the new floor doesn't match the stock firewall curve on the drivers side where the pedal area is

The rear matches up pretty good but I did have to bend my two rear supports up a little to get it to sit in the right spot.

If you need anything more let me know. I am sure i have some more pictures and can always take more if needed.

Thanks for the pictures Brandon! Those help a lot to see what you were talking about!

[jeh]

Looks like a lot of welding coming up!!!!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by jeh

Looks like a lot of welding coming up!!!!

Eventually It's not something I'm worried about doing right now, I plan on getting the frame done first. Just collecting the repair panels so I have them when I need them. I'm trying to decide if I want to try and tackle this job myself or pay someone else to do it. So far I have received some pretty outrageous quotes. Anybody know a good body guy in NJ that doesn't want your first born as payment to repair my cab.

[69short]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Anybody know a good body guy in NJ that doesn't want your first born as payment to repair my cab.

Good luck

[boostedc10]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Eventually It's not something I'm worried about doing right now, I plan on getting the frame done first. Just collecting the repair panels so I have them when I need them. I'm trying to decide if I want to try and tackle this job myself or pay someone else to do it. So far I have received some pretty outrageous quotes. Anybody know a good body guy in NJ that doesn't want your first born as payment to repair my cab.

Honestly Keith if you have the time and don't want to take it out of State to have it done, do it yourself. It's not hard, just time consuming. Out of state I would recommend Dewayne at Insane, his work he posts on Instagram is top notch.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by 69short

Good luck

I know right, would be a lot cheaper to invest in a good welder and do it myself.

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Honestly Keith if you have the time and don't want to take it out of State to have it done, do it yourself. It's not hard, just time consuming. Out of state I would recommend Dewayne at Insane, his work he posts on Instagram is top notch.

Believe me, I would take it too him if I could. I have seen their work and its amazing. Problem is, they charge way more than I'm willing to spend to have a cab fixed.

[boostedc10]

Hobart Handler 140 and time is your best option then

[Rochlow]

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Hobart Handler 140 and time is your best option then

I purchased a Hobart 140 and a 250ci plasma from tractor supply. They had a zero percent financing program going on at the time. I took advantage of it and paid it off in a couple months.

It allowed me to learn on my own and I welded in all my own patch panels.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by boostedc10

Hobart Handler 140 and time is your best option then

Originally Posted by Rochlow

I purchased a Hobart 140 and a 250ci plasma from tractor supply. They had a zero percent financing program going on at the time. I took advantage of it and paid it off in a couple months.

It allowed me to learn on my own and I welded in all my own patch panels.

Thanks guys, I'm looking into Hobart's and Miller's! I want something that can also do some minor frame work too so I can weld my bag mounts on and fill some holes in the frame!

[MMcMasters]

Keith,

Just In case you were not aware, Hobart is made by Miller. Hobart is just the less expensive line and when you go buy replacement parts they will have a miller part number. I have the Hobart 190 and have zero complaints. It has a good duty cycle for the home welder and is very user friendly if your a beginning welder.

Mike

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by MMcMasters

Keith,

Just In case you were not aware, Hobart is made by Miller. Hobart is just the less expensive line and when you go buy replacement parts they will have a miller part number. I have the Hobart 190 and have zero complaints. It has a good duty cycle for the home welder and is very user friendly if your a beginning welder.

Mike

Thanks for the info Mike, I did know Hobart was made by Miller. It's good to get opinions from guys who actually have these units as I don't have any experience with them! And yes I'm a beginning welder so user friendly is a must for me!