Building My Grandfather's 64 C10

[Low Elco]

Great Progress! Sorry about your gig. Truck stuff is coing along great, good to see Momma so on board with it, must be nice.

[64C10Fleet]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Great Progress! Sorry about your gig. Truck stuff is coing along great, good to see Momma so on board with it, must be nice.

Hey, thanks! No worries, I was tired of the job anyway. For the first time since I was 14 I don't have a job, but I'm debt free. I enjoy spending time with the kids and working on the truck. Not sure I want to go back anytime soon.

I definitely couldn't do this without my wife. A few nights ago I told her I was going to buy something for the truck that cost around $700, but it was something I could do without. She looked at me and said "after all the money you spent so far, don't start taking short cuts now." I think she's a keeper, haha!
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[rob_stang2000]

Wow what a great build.
I have just bought my grandpas old 66 that he bought new. My dad had the truck, and now I have it. It is in about the same shape yours was in and has all the same issues. It also has the exact same hubcaps that yours had on it. I also have no clue where they came from they look somewhat like the 50’s chevy ones but I haven’t found an exact match. I have decide to keep them on the truck because that is how I always remember it.
I am also not able to work on my truck in the garage because it has all my other projects in it and I have to resort to working in my drive way.
I also am in the middle of installing a Ford fuel tank just like you did. If you don’t mind can you PM me how you did it also. I have a good idea of what I’m going to do but would love to hear how you did it.
I was going to start a build trend, but it think people would think I was just trying to copy you. LOL
Keep up the good work I love what you have done so far.

[64C10Fleet]

Originally Posted by rob_stang2000

Wow what a great build.
I have just bought my grandpas old 66 that he bought new. My dad had the truck, and now I have it. It is in about the same shape yours was in and has all the same issues. It also has the exact same hubcaps that yours had on it. I also have no clue where they came from they look somewhat like the 50’s chevy ones but I haven’t found an exact match. I have decide to keep them on the truck because that is how I always remember it.
I am also not able to work on my truck in the garage because it has all my other projects in it and I have to resort to working in my drive way.
I also am in the middle of installing a Ford fuel tank just like you did. If you don’t mind can you PM me how you did it also. I have a good idea of what I’m going to do but would love to hear how you did it.
I was going to start a build trend, but it think people would think I was just trying to copy you. LOL
Keep up the good work I love what you have done so far.

Thats awesome! And you should definitely start a thread, I certainly wa not the first to do some of the things I did to this truck. PM me your number and a good time to call.

Look forward to talking with you!
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[allaboutchevelles]

Your truck is coming along nicely. I also went down to the pee dee street rodders car show at the beach. It was my first time to that show and I had a blast. I walked all day saturday looking at cars and dont think I saw all of them.

[64C10Fleet]

Originally Posted by allaboutchevelles

Your truck is coming along nicely. I also went down to the pee dee street rodders car show at the beach. It was my first time to that show and I had a blast. I walked all day saturday looking at cars and dont think I saw all of them.

I have this plan to get a bunch of folks from this forum together for a day or so in the not too distant future. Maybe we can do a Myrtle Beach meet.

I know this may sound a little crazy, but I'm hoping to have this truck finished and all the bugs worked out in time to drive it up to Ocean City, MD for the old hot rod week in May.
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[64C10Fleet]

Never imagined how much work it would take to rework these rockers. I had to stretch the inner rocker, it was 1/2" short in the front. The outer rocker didn't fit snug in the jamb, so I split it into three sections up front and reworked. Front pillar was the same. I cut the original rear pillar out to rework to fit the new inner rocker. Everything lines up perfectly now, I cut all the tacks and removed everything after fitting. I cleaned the surfaces to prepare to POR behind the areas that will be sealed after welding everything in.

I also started repairing the bottom of the driver side door today. Chipped away all the old tar in the door and prepped for POR. As soon as I hit everything with POR tomorrow and its dry, I'll start welding it up.
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[Benny00z71]

great lookin truck!

[64C10Fleet]

I give up in trying to attach photos from my iPhone, haha!

Quick update, I know it stinks without pics... We have the front end painted and installed, that includes everything forward of the doors. There must have been a gallon of filler in the hood when we started. I spent the better part of a day with a hammer and dolly straightening the dents.

I completed all the panel replacement on the driver side and fitted the bed.

I now have all of my parts!! Installed an American harness last week along with a Boese Engineering gauge cluster and Autometer gauges (I know I change my mind way too often) and began my stereo install. I've been getting burned out on the welding so I started skipping around a little bit to keep things fun.

Seat came back from upholsterer last week and looks amazing.

I have a few spare parts if anyone is interested... Have gas tank straps and the lower mounts that were spot welded to the floor and rear wall. Have an almost brand new alternator and external regulator I ditched after deciding on the new harness.
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[64C10Fleet]

Finally finished all the sheet metal work!!! I never thought I'd say that.

I hit all the bare metal and surface rust with POR. Sanded the dash, ceiling, and rear wall down yesterday and painted this morning. Paint dried pretty fast and I was able to get started on laying down the sound deadening material today. I finished the firewall and rear cab wall after laying down new seam sealer. Installed the new firewall pad this evening, too.
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[68longhorn]

lookin good! still think you'll make it to OC?

[64C10Fleet]

Originally Posted by 68longhorn

lookin good! still think you'll make it to OC?

Thanks, little bit more each day... That's the only way to do it. I won't make it to OC, my painter is tied up with dent repair from a recent hail storm. We're shooting for end of month completion.

I finished laying down Dynamat yesterday. Installed freshly painted steering wheel installed today along with new sun visors and mirror bracket. I also began stereo install today. I'm using a Memphis blue tooth receiver and mounting the controls in the ash tray. I'll be able to stream music from my phone to the receiver and play through JL 6.5" kick panel speakers and a JL 10" sub mounted behind the seat. I mounted the amp that came with the unit this afternoon on the top of the glove box insert and ran the wiring for the sub amp.

I've had quite a bit of trouble finding someone to install a new windshield in my truck, so I decided tonight to do it myself. I pulled it a few minutes ago and plan to reinstall tomorrow after I clean up the surface a bit. Good news is... No rust!!!
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[68longhorn]

well there is always the fall show. Good luck

[64C10Fleet]

Originally Posted by 68longhorn

well there is always the fall show. Good luck

Send me some info, please?

Anyone out there have a set of trailing arms and a set of towing mirrors for sale? I built a set of trailing arms already, but I'd really like to have a set of originals.
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[64C10Fleet]

Again, I'm bad on the updates...

The truck is almost finished. Paint is done. I have one small issue with the trans and it goes back to the shop for a quick fix and linkage adjustment tomorrow. I would do it myself, but I just started a new job out of state and don't have a lot of time to finish up the time consuming stuff. I'm hoping to just bolt everything together and do some small adjustments here in there next week when I'm home.

I went ahead and bought a pre-drilled oak bed kit and new cross sills, should arrive next week. I also ordered a new chrome rear bumper and all new bumper brackets, just don't feel like taking the time to sand blast and paint the old brackets. I really just want to have a couple days to drive this thing before I leave for Afghanistan on the 15th. Here's a pic from last weekend...



After going to the trans shop, I'm sending it down to have the new front and rear glass installed. Getting really close!!!

[jcramsey]

Looking great, you're almost there.

Be safe in Afghanistan!

[64C10Fleet]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

Looking great, you're almost there.

Be safe in Afghanistan!

Thanks man! You might see me burning up the local streets in about two weeks if everything goes as planned.

Haven't been to the Stan since 2006, so I'm kinda excited.

[Low Elco]

Be careful, congrats on the new gig! Truck looks great!

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by 64C10Fleet

Thanks man! You might see me burning up the local streets in about two weeks if everything goes as planned.

Haven't been to the Stan since 2006, so I'm kinda excited.

That's great...Maybe I'll see you around! Hopefully I can get a little time to work on mine soon and get it back on the road.

[64C10Fleet]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Be careful, congrats on the new gig! Truck looks great!

Thanks!

Truck should be back from trans shop this afternoon!

[64C10Fleet]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

That's great...Maybe I'll see you around! Hopefully I can get a little time to work on mine soon and get it back on the road.

BTW... Truck is looking great!

[64C10Fleet]

Thought I would take some time to post a few pics I have on my phone. Sorry, I'm no photographer. Here's a shot of the grill just after coming back from polishing. Came out pretty good considering how bad it was when we started.



Here's a shot of it on the truck with my LED headlights installed.



Can't remember if I ever posted any interior pics, so here's the seat after returning from upholstery.



The interior during build...



And here it is with the carpet installed, before cutting to fit.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by 64C10Fleet

BTW... Truck is looking great!

Thanks!

Your interior looks killer!

[Jeff La]

Hope you get a bunch of drive time before you leave and thanks for your service.

[cl08]

Originally Posted by Jeff La

Hope you get a bunch of drive time before you leave and thanks for your service.

Exactly what Jeff says, good luck be safe!!!!