06-20-2015, 01:13 PM | #151 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 216
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
I'm really digging this build. I wanted to run Porterbuilt stuff in my truck, but I really don't want to cut up my bed or raise my floor. Mine's a step side, so space is already limited. I do plan on doing a mini-notch though. I just need another inch or 2. Story of my life, amiright?
James
__________________
'64 C10 Build Officially LQ/NV3500 swapped and Bagged |
06-20-2015, 03:10 PM | #152 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
I initially felt the same. I actually never planned on LS swapping or bagging it. Just kinda snowballed.
I'm only going to raise my bed 3-4 inches which will be almost unnoticeable with the tailgate shut. If you run the bumpstops with this notch you don't even have to raise the bed floor Posted via Mobile Device |
06-23-2015, 11:23 PM | #153 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
Started raising the bed floor today. So far so good. It's not going to be perfect, as I don't think any portion of the bed is straight or dent free enough to get a good measurement, but it's close!
|
07-02-2015, 10:12 PM | #154 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
Progress:
High hump I got on fleabay for cheeeap |
07-13-2015, 09:12 PM | #155 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
Made some progress on the bed today. Wood is finished. Need to cut the 2 boards around the wheel wells and then stain/seal. It's yellow pine because I don't feel like spending a fortune on something that's going to eventually rot anyway. That and I will be using it.
|
07-17-2015, 01:47 AM | #156 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
|
07-17-2015, 03:43 AM | #157 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Rochester, KENT
Posts: 10,548
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
That works really well.
__________________
MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. |
08-14-2015, 05:19 PM | #158 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
Getting ready to get the interior painted. Someone cut the dash for a cd player, so I welded in a patch to completely fill it. Just going to run an under the dash amp with an AUX input.
Pushed it back in the corner of the shop, as I've been messing with my newest creation. '64 Volvo LS1/t56. |
08-15-2015, 12:11 AM | #159 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A.
Posts: 1,081
|
Quote:
Posted via Mobile Device |
|
08-17-2015, 07:45 PM | #160 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 216
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
I love that Volvo!
James
__________________
'64 C10 Build Officially LQ/NV3500 swapped and Bagged |
10-24-2015, 12:50 AM | #161 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
Man, I haven't touched this truck in a long time. I've been too busy building this sweet Volvo.
Anyway, figured out the longtubes off the LS1 camaro donor (motor/trans that went in the above Volvo) fit the truck perfectly! Also, my buddy came by the shop and painted the cab interior for me. Waiting on my monstaliner to get here to do the floor. Slowly putting it back together, hope to have it driving soon! |
10-24-2015, 02:27 AM | #162 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada
Posts: 1,747
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
Nice work. Plans for interior?
__________________
Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution |
10-24-2015, 02:29 AM | #163 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada
Posts: 1,747
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
I meant soft interior parts
__________________
Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution |
10-24-2015, 10:40 AM | #164 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
Monstaliner floor and lower a pillars. Powdercoated seat frame, black leather seat, factory gauges with the LS swap, and I'll convert the 4l80 VSS to work with the factory speedometer.
Posted via Mobile Device |
10-24-2015, 11:24 AM | #165 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: oklahoma
Posts: 357
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
Interior paint looks good!
__________________
You can find me on Instagram @neveno_cten |
10-24-2015, 11:26 AM | #166 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: AL
Posts: 1,828
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
Is this the transport wheels?
__________________
" |
10-24-2015, 11:50 AM | #167 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
They are transport wheels. Powdercoated cherry red to match the patina with dog dish caps. I bought several sets for future use lol.
Posted via Mobile Device |
10-25-2015, 01:23 AM | #168 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Atascadero, CA
Posts: 90
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
I'm really diggin This build! From the rims to the raised bed floor. Super cool and functional. I'm curious about the raised bed floor and if you tied the welded angle iron into the cross braces that are bolted to the frame?
Thank you, Jason |
10-25-2015, 03:26 PM | #169 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
angle iron is braced to the frame itself.
|
11-20-2015, 08:57 PM | #170 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
Monsalined the inside cab floor, painted the inside cab. Also, installed my reupholstered seat. Black pleaded leather.
Last but not least, finally got around to installing these Camaro (I think) dog dish caps. Scored them off Ebay for $50 |
11-21-2015, 01:28 AM | #171 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: seattle wa
Posts: 492
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
This is a real cool build . Like it. Keep it up.
__________________
The Snortin' Bull |
03-30-2016, 11:38 PM | #172 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
It runs. Need to work on the tune a little, but it runs. It's wrapping up at this point.
Now I have to figure out a driveshaft. I really want to run a 1 piece shaft, but I don't think I can with the stock trailing arm xmember. |
03-31-2016, 02:57 AM | #173 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Posts: 1,923
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
truck is looking good. really like what you've done.
i am heading down for the roundup next week, theres always tons of cool trucks there and lots of fun. maybe see you there. |
04-21-2016, 03:35 PM | #174 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 349
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI0lTbVUXcE
I've been driving the truck for about a week now working out kinks. Ordered a Dakota Digital VHX cluster. Pretty excited about that. Also, the big stalled converter is taking some getting used to, but it's a blast to drive. |
04-22-2016, 06:53 PM | #175 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Rochester, KENT
Posts: 10,548
|
Re: '65 SWB Patina Build
Wheels look good.
Volvo keeps catching my eye.
__________________
MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. |
Bookmarks |
|
|