Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Ah, thanks! - I'd heard you could modify a standard Chevy clutch, was hoping you found a new source for an off-the-shelf solution. But can't argue with your result, and I have an angle grinder :lol:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Fur sure on the chevy clutch. Only issue you might run into is sometimes the disc spring plate sticks out to far on either side and might hit the flywheel. Angle grinder is what I used. lol

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Crustine pulled some weight the other day haha
Got myself a 2016 bumper pull with dual bedrooms.
She pulled it pretty good haha

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Very Cool T.J.:metal:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Thanks Don! Good to see ya check in. How's things been going with you?

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Keep going TJ as i'am slowing down lol! enjoy now while young-------

take care TJ

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Thanks! All I know is the years are flying haha Only 23 now but man the past 8 years have gone quick and just go quicker.

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Finally started installing my air horns I bought a few years ago. Had 3 trucks at the time and now it was down to my 66 or 64 and Crustine it is. Pretty much down to some wiring and the air line. I'm also gonna install an air hose fitting for the heck of it.

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

You'll probably need those horns when pulling that camper. :lol:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Right! I'll be the one getting horned for driving to slow though! :lol:

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Well who am I kidding? Like I'm gonna have the time.....well fought with my conscience and won the battle. Picked up this 3/4 ton frame, trans, bell housing, 205 tcase, and coupler for $400 bucks. It is a 77 frame so it's got a 14 bolt in the rear and a 44 up front. In the somewhat near future the plan is to swap Crustine's body onto this frame along with having a 454 mildly built and if I'm lucky an NV4500. The 4 speed will do alright but I want to try and keep the 4.11 gears as I plan to beef up the frame so I can tow my dump trailer and install my goose neck hitch. My dump trailer is rated at 12K load capacity so I'm thinking that might be a tad much for this frame. Later in the future I plan to dually swap in and use a spare set of stepside fenders I have as dually fenders.

Anyhow, life has been crazy and I've had no time to even work on my 66 so we'll see when I get to this. lol I'll be starting a new build thread when I do and this one will be linked in there but no longer updated. As the 4x4 swap will be the new goal.

All for now folks!

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Nice build and great details as you have progressed over time

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

:mm:

Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build.
 

Thanks!
Ya might be there awhile! :lol: Hopefully somewhat soon, I wanna POR15 the frame hopefully next summer to get it sealed up at least.