1964 GMC 3/4 ton build :D

[sdwolff98]

Well could not get the old grill straightened out so started assembling the NOS grill shell I found and started plying with another part i found a junkyard lol. I also think I finally have the brake lines leak free will be checking master cylinder tonight and see where I at on that.

Sean

[sdwolff98]

Ok steering column woes lol first guy I paid to have rebuild a column vanished with my money and my column. He is now back in town and says he's going to fix it and get my column back to me. Finding the 74-77 tilt manual transmission columns are not easy. Luckily one of the forums members had one and I am currently in the process of modifying it for the 64 dash. few lil pieces still waiting on eg lock plate lock pin etc but its coming along nicely.... Spent last night going at it with the grinder and cup brush.... alas poor brush is worn out time to get a new one. Shot the first coat of paint last night and is looking good.

Sean

[350TacoZilla]

I held onto one of those columns for years before I let a buddy talk me out of it, only to end up with a manual swapped squarebody like 2 years later that the owner left the auto shifter sticking out of column.....didn't even bother to drive pin out to get rid of lever.

[sdwolff98]

*chuckles* more to come on the column rebuild experience lol

Sean

[sdwolff98]

More to come on the column rebuild. got parts on there way plus doing a lil painting to it

Sean

[sdwolff98]

well after a week or so minor leaks in brake system and now all sealed and no leaks onto other things steering column is about finished just waiting on a few dress up parts for it and the steering wheel adapter to come home.... very pleased with how its turned out so far lol. Still waiting on original guy to get my other modded column back tome grrrrr!!!!! on another note started back looking for a clutch fan assembly for the water pump that will clear the radiator fans jury is still out found one of a F%%^ exploder that might fit the bill. Its also a heavy duty so nothing bad there but will see...… on that note gave up on getting the aluminum core support functional.... will post more on that soon but say this buy the auto rad one if you want that nice piece of badassery!!

Sean

[sdwolff98]

on the aluminum core support.... it would be nice if custom builders WOULD LISTEN!!!!! I told him 1 3/4 inch max width he said oh no 2 inch be find.... here to say BFS all the top panels 1/4 inch out of alignment most importantly the hood latch post I mean dam come on.. after months of arguing I gave up trying to get him to fix it.. wasted 2200 dollars..... honestly knowing this now would have waited the 6 weeks for the auto rad one /sigh oh well lesson learned..... sooo…. got a repop support and started modding it to fit the nice lil radiator he built will find out if it works having my doubts but at least the core work will be ready if I need to go another route..... friend of mine is currently smoothing out the cuts on the repop support but I did get the radiator to fit down in it using the brute force grinder method rotflmao.. smooth it out and see where at next
Ifn anyone gets a mind to do similar get plenty of references and not just positive ones he had rave reviews from HIS supplied list uuuggghhhh still have heart burn now over this issue. sorry will stop *****ing now onwards upwards and to the frikkin beyond this aint a set back rather a learning curve.. on another note texas bound this September ready tobe home and start work on my other toys once my kiddo is done 66 burb next then rewire the 64 1 ton and put him to work for the wifey!!!!
Sean

[sdwolff98]

ok for last three weeks been fighting the emergency brake functioning issue. Well finally got them working... so many lil things you don't realize that go into there design lol. I had to have a longer bar made for the trans mount e brake lever and had to stretch the cables a lil tighter. But they are working now!! so happy 1 step closer to driving him around the block. few other things to finish before that but closer and closer.

[sdwolff98]

also got back to working on the led park lamps for the gmc housings they are complete done and working very nicely. Also figured out how to get the cooling fans working when the lights are turned on
Sean

[sdwolff98]

And latest project reworking the gas tank mount framework. coming along well should have it mounted and on the truck soon for its test drive so many lil things I am sure I am forgetting but will get to them soon

Sean

[sdwolff98]

I have not posted in awhile been working on lots of various projects all over the place lately lol. got the steering column finally installed and my new steering wheel on and everything hooked n working recently lol.
Also got to thinking I see these guy making custom emblems well I recently got a nice GMC hood with the badges on them and thse pictures are what I am thinking of having made by one of these guys
Turned out very very nice

Sean

[sdwolff98]

I also got the turn signals finalized and assembled.

Sean

[sdwolff98]

Also gas tank mount frame is coming along well also started buying up some white oak for the cover board assemblies. Also started mounting the front bed panel in place for assembling the bed having some frustration with it as the base of it is warped still scratching my head but I will find a way to get it straightened out!!!!

Sean

[sdwolff98]

Annnnnnnnddddddd Lastly project nearing its finish few more things still left to do on the billet mirrors but they are flippin gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still have to drill the passenger side door holes for the mirror. to mount that mirror in place will be using some aluminum rivet nuts. The driver side however I found some 5/16-18 reducer nuts so the mirror will mount in the factory spot. The bolts that came with the mirrors are 10-24. Note use the base seals he sends with them the factory ones are way to thin.

Sean

[Captainfab]

Nice progress

[sdwolff98]

gitting there 1 step 1 piece 1 frustration at a time lol and then going back and redoing till I feel it's perfect in my eyes lol. bout to call this one the forever build CaptainFab lol

Sean

[sdwolff98]

Well got the hood on all adjusted then this happens lol.. apparently got the wrong hinge set. apparently there are different weights to the chevy/gmc hoods earlier hoods are 30 some pounds lighter then the later hoods??? who'd a thunk that one lol. Luckily American billet has got my hinges to get the right piston on them should have them back next week sometime!

https://youtu.be/Jd-jh2C6tao

[sdwolff98]

another things that been driving me nuts I have a GPS speedometer but also need a am/fm antenna. Well found something that may work with my speedhut gauges. Took awhile to find the adapter but its all together just waiting on the mag drill to get it mounted to the driverside cowl panel

Sean

[sdwolff98]

last things I have been currently working on is getting the gas tank mounted inside the bed and the design for the cover. the toolbox idea did not pan out so back at it again lol. so far the tank is aligned nicely just got to work on the cover and the wiring/plumbing issues! I massaged my extra set of suburban fuel tank straps to hold the tank solidly in place to the support frame turned out nice. now to find the rest of the wood needed for the cover....

Sean

[sdwolff98]

well getting ready to mount the bedsides got these lil beauties in hand for once that happens. Also once bedsides are on figure out the tank plumbing and wiring and get the done. after that keep working on the tank cover lol.. Got more oak in for the cover got the base boards done just need to do rest of the side covers for it. lots more to go but soon be able to at least drive around the block and check engine for codes. It was running rough the first few starts so maybe a miss fire? not sure yet will find out lol

Sean

[sdwolff98]

getting closer to a test drive got the lokar drive by wire pedal wiring issues worked out. if you use their's pay close attention to the pedal plug wiring diagrams lol not noticing that caused a no pedal issue lol
https://youtu.be/yBQHJR5Gkjc
check it out soon in next few weeks take a test drive to check brakes and parking brake but making progress lol so tickled!!!!

Sean

[Captainfab]

Sounds good Sean Is it next month that you are moving?

[sdwolff98]

Hi Captain,
Yep August 31st is my last day here at work in the northwest. Flying down to Dallas Ft Worth for some job interviews next week and hopefully get a job offer so we can actively buy a house and move in first week of September!
Still having head light issues on smurf trying to work through them but getting a bit frustrated at the moment lol looking at mounting options as the standard buckets are not working with the lights I got from Dapper lol
Sean

[sdwolff98]

Have not had time update what with the move back to texas and all. Will be working on updating here soon. Lots has happened some good some horrible. Looks like I will be learning to paint a friend is offering to teach me how. After the 8grand fiasco with the supposed trustyworthy painter I am few up and going to learn on my own. I was able to drive him around the block but apparently either have tuning issues or fuel issues its running really rough. transmission is acting funny as well /sigh Mechanic buddy from dallas will be coming down to plug in his scanner and see if we van figure things out sometime in October!\\Cheers Guys
Sean

[sdwolff98]

Ok finally at a place I can edit and throw up some photos! Body guy was a waste of 8k and time as you will see in the pics. orange peel rough patches totally screwed on paint. I have a friend in Dallas that's going to come down and help me get this straightened out soon enough. Right now saving pennies for an exhaust system to get the engine lined out lol 2 sets of fouled plugs since o2 sensors are misreading at the moment lol

Sean