'65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

theastronaut · 05-11-2013, 05:11 PM

Had the '65 back at the shop yesterday to clean it up for Blue Ridge Fest. First time I'd been and it was a great show with over 800 cars!

NewType72 · 05-11-2013, 05:16 PM

Man that's a good sized show truck looks awesome in there ill be doing a few shows of that caliber this year.
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Calebc10 · 07-08-2013, 06:04 PM

Where did you get your glass run channels for the doors ? I have had no luck with what lmc has sent me
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theastronaut · 07-08-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Calebc10

Where did you get your glass run channels for the doors ? I have had no luck with what lmc has sent me
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We sell them at our shop, they were Precision brand and they fit great.

Calebc10 · 07-08-2013, 06:07 PM

Where did you get your glass run channels for you doors? What lmc has sent me just does not seem right
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Russell Ashley · 09-11-2013, 04:42 PM

Just found this thread an read through it. WOW! Man, you have some skills.

theastronaut · 09-12-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

Just found this thread an read through it. WOW! Man, you have some skills.

Thanks!!

J.Cagle · 09-12-2013, 09:12 PM

One of these days Ill build a truck to this quality. I work in a body shop and we restore cars as well as do over-alls and insurance work. The know how and skill isnt the problem. Its the massive cost involved haha!

malo66 · 09-12-2013, 09:28 PM

That is truly amazing work. Great job! Congrats!

Delmo · 09-12-2013, 10:25 PM

I'm spechless. Amazing skills. love the mirror treatment.

Bigru · 02-13-2014, 07:17 AM

Love the attention to detail in a resto project, awesome job. BTW I'm interested in getting a kick panel tag.

blazer-k5 · 02-14-2014, 07:41 PM

WOW.....I think you might have shown up the factory with this build. If it came that nice off the line i wouldnt believe it. Great job man my mouth was just dropped open.

joesscamaro · 02-19-2014, 02:43 AM

As everybody already said, this truck is beautiful! I just read through for the first time and enjoyed seeing the work you did and the attention to the details. I do have a question for you. I noticed on your second set of pictures on page 1, you primed inside the cab support before welding in the new floor pans. What did you do to prep inside the supports? Rust converter then prime? What was your process?

Dubnova · 04-28-2014, 08:21 AM

BUMP for guys that have not read this thread! This build sets the bar way up HIGH!

theastronaut · 06-14-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Cagle

One of these days Ill build a truck to this quality. I work in a body shop and we restore cars as well as do over-alls and insurance work. The know how and skill isnt the problem. Its the massive cost involved haha!

Yeah it's crazy what it cost just in parts and materials, not counting the cost of the truck itself!!

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Originally Posted by malo66

That is truly amazing work. Great job! Congrats!

Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by Delmo

I'm spechless. Amazing skills. love the mirror treatment.

Appreciate it Delmo!! I'm a huge fan of your work!!

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Originally Posted by Bigru

Love the attention to detail in a resto project, awesome job. BTW I'm interested in getting a kick panel tag.

Thanks!! I'm not making tags anymore, not enough hours in the day.

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Originally Posted by blazer-k5

WOW.....I think you might have shown up the factory with this build. If it came that nice off the line i wouldnt believe it. Great job man my mouth was just dropped open.

Thanks!! Yeah they never were this nice when new, they were just work trucks back then. Definitely nothing like new trucks today!!

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

As everybody already said, this truck is beautiful! I just read through for the first time and enjoyed seeing the work you did and the attention to the details. I do have a question for you. I noticed on your second set of pictures on page 1, you primed inside the cab support before welding in the new floor pans. What did you do to prep inside the supports? Rust converter then prime? What was your process?

Appreciate it!! I blast the inner channels first, then use epoxy or Chassis Saver to seal up the channel before it's closed up.

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Originally Posted by Dubnova

BUMP for guys that have not read this thread! This build sets the bar way up HIGH!

Thanks for the bump!

theastronaut · 06-14-2014, 05:34 PM

Took the C10 and the F100 we just finished out to a local Father's Day show today. Wished we could have had the '55 International finished in time but it just didn't work out.

I checked the odometer and the owner's have put about 800 miles on the truck since it left the shop so they're definitely not afraid to drive it!

markeb01 · 06-14-2014, 06:50 PM

Wow that F100 is beautiful too!

theastronaut · 06-14-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Wow that F100 is beautiful too!

Just finished it last night!! I posted a build thread in the "alternate Tinkerings section" for it. Hate to say it, but it's nicer and more detailed than the '65. I still like the C10 better though!!!

1963c-10 · 06-16-2014, 02:29 PM

Nice trucks....be cool to see the International also. Saw an old John Deere flat bed truck the other day, but no phone so couldn't take any pics.

Chapstr's65 · 12-14-2014, 05:51 PM

That is some serious attention to detail. How can I get a hold of one of those body tags

theastronaut · 12-14-2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chapstr's65

That is some serious attention to detail. How can I get a hold of one of those body tags

I don't have any more of them but there were some in the classified section recently.

mjs94080 · 02-22-2015, 10:43 PM

Great Restoration!

theastronaut · 02-23-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mjs94080

Great Restoration!

Thanks!!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-26-2015, 12:51 AM

Wow, simply un-freaking believeable.

I read your thread in the F100 and was blown away by it. I'd never seen this thread before tonight. HUGE kudos to a master craftsman, and artist in metal.

1962 Panel · 04-21-2015, 09:38 PM

WOW! I wish I had the money to hire you to do that to my truck!!! You're not into volunteer work are you?

05-11-2013, 05:11 PM	#1
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,870	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread Had the '65 back at the shop yesterday to clean it up for Blue Ridge Fest. First time I'd been and it was a great show with over 800 cars! __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

05-11-2013, 05:16 PM	#2
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread Man that's a good sized show truck looks awesome in there ill be doing a few shows of that caliber this year. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

07-08-2013, 06:04 PM	#3
Calebc10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Colona il Posts: 2	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread Where did you get your glass run channels for the doors ? I have had no luck with what lmc has sent me Posted via Mobile Device

07-08-2013, 06:07 PM	#5
Calebc10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Colona il Posts: 2	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread Where did you get your glass run channels for you doors? What lmc has sent me just does not seem right Posted via Mobile Device

09-11-2013, 04:42 PM	#6
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread Just found this thread an read through it. WOW! Man, you have some skills.

09-12-2013, 09:12 PM	#8
J.Cagle Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dennis Kansas Posts: 335	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread One of these days Ill build a truck to this quality. I work in a body shop and we restore cars as well as do over-alls and insurance work. The know how and skill isnt the problem. Its the massive cost involved haha! __________________ 1964 c-10 Long stepside, 230 I6 ,3spd, dealer add-on air.

09-12-2013, 09:28 PM	#9
malo66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 12	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread That is truly amazing work. Great job! Congrats!

09-12-2013, 10:25 PM	#10
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread I'm spechless. Amazing skills. love the mirror treatment.

02-13-2014, 07:17 AM	#11
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread Love the attention to detail in a resto project, awesome job. BTW I'm interested in getting a kick panel tag. __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

02-14-2014, 07:41 PM	#12
blazer-k5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mcloud,Ok Posts: 157	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread WOW.....I think you might have shown up the factory with this build. If it came that nice off the line i wouldnt believe it. Great job man my mouth was just dropped open. __________________ No trees were killed to send this note but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. AKA. RABIDJOE... if you have to ask you prob don't want to know. Ive had my shots dont worry 1960 235 4SPD C30

02-19-2014, 02:43 AM	#13
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 619	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread As everybody already said, this truck is beautiful! I just read through for the first time and enjoyed seeing the work you did and the attention to the details. I do have a question for you. I noticed on your second set of pictures on page 1, you primed inside the cab support before welding in the new floor pans. What did you do to prep inside the supports? Rust converter then prime? What was your process?

04-28-2014, 08:21 AM	#14
Dubnova Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Madison Alabama Posts: 201	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread BUMP for guys that have not read this thread! This build sets the bar way up HIGH!

06-14-2014, 05:34 PM	#16
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,870	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread Took the C10 and the F100 we just finished out to a local Father's Day show today. Wished we could have had the '55 International finished in time but it just didn't work out. I checked the odometer and the owner's have put about 800 miles on the truck since it left the shop so they're definitely not afraid to drive it! __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

06-14-2014, 06:50 PM	#17
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread Wow that F100 is beautiful too! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-16-2014, 02:29 PM	#19
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread Nice trucks....be cool to see the International also. Saw an old John Deere flat bed truck the other day, but no phone so couldn't take any pics. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer



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12-14-2014, 05:51 PM	#20
Chapstr's65 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 113	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread That is some serious attention to detail. How can I get a hold of one of those body tags __________________ -Chapa 65 SWB step-side / 383 stroker / TH350 / 4:10 gears / static drop 4 1/2" front 5" rear.

02-22-2015, 10:43 PM	#22
mjs94080 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Frsico, Ca. Posts: 40	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread Great Restoration!

02-26-2015, 12:51 AM	#24
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread Wow, simply un-freaking believeable. I read your thread in the F100 and was blown away by it. I'd never seen this thread before tonight. HUGE kudos to a master craftsman, and artist in metal. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

04-21-2015, 09:38 PM	#25
1962 Panel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 47	Re: '65 Chevy C10 Long Fleet Retrospective Build Thread WOW! I wish I had the money to hire you to do that to my truck!!! You're not into volunteer work are you? __________________ 1962 4x4 Panel Delivery. 327 / 300 HP, Orig. SM420, Rockwell T221, 10 Bolt Rear/ Dana 44 Front. Project. 1977 Ford LTD, 302/C4, 18,000 mile survivor, daily driver. That's right, a Ford. I'm bi-partisan.

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