Re: 1964 Caprick-up = (C10+SWB)*(94 Caprice 9C1+LT1)
 

I am interested in anyones opinion on the stance. I know the front end is not on it yet but the bed is pretty close. The front is about 1/2 inch low but all in all the bed is setting where it will be on the frame.

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It is looking really good and it is great to see it moving under its own power. From what I can see, I like the stance that it has now. You are doing great with getting it all together. Keep it up and thanks for the updates.

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That is great to see if move under its own power like that. This is an awesome build!

I think the stance looks fine. I am a 4wd kind of guy though, so my opinion probably doesn't count much. LOL

Unrelated question for you if you don't mind. How do you get the YouTube videos to show up in your posts like that? Thanks!

Re: 1964 Caprick-up = (C10+SWB)*(94 Caprice 9C1+LT1)
 

Thanks!! Upload your video to YouTube then just copy the URL (link address) and paste it into the body of you post then wallah!! I had to ask a couple of weeks ago!!!
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That's what I did, and I just got a blue link. That was the first time I have uploaded a video to YouTube, so maybe didn't do something right. Seems to be working though. Thanks!!

Re: 1964 Caprick-up = (C10+SWB)*(94 Caprice 9C1+LT1)
 

It seems that all you will get in the box you are typing in but when you upload it the system will identify it and show the youtube window in the post..

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I am still new to the site, but the 64,65,66 chevy truck has always been a favorite of mine. I just found your build today and I will continue to follow it I have done a few frame off restos and mods on the old trucks but no longer have one and this build makes me want to find another one and get started.
Great job keep it up...Norm...

Re: 1964 Caprick-up = (C10+SWB)*(94 Caprice 9C1+LT1)
 

Thanks Norm.. It has been fun so far...

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I cut up a great set of inner fenders to fit the frame. Then got the fenders bolted into place.. Well with a handful of bolts. Ran the wiring back through everything.

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and after running a few more wires I was able to get the front clip and backed it out in order to get some shots of it. So here you go..

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Just went thru your build.....way to go man !!
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Thanks Chief... I have to say this site along with positive feedback keeps me moving..

Re: 1964 Caprick-up = (C10+SWB)*(94 Caprice 9C1+LT1)
 

So awesome.

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Thanks Jimmy.... Hopefully I will get some more work done this week end.. Maybe bolt the doors on to see what it will look like..

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Hung a door!!! Its not the door I am going to use but it was close and it had the hinges on it...

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Digging the flag inspired paint job ;). Look more and more like a 64 than a 94
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Hacked up the bed of a doner truck to get some parts to fix the bed where a the previous owner had mutilated one side putting in cadallac tail lights. I have to get a few more parts but then off to the south salvage yards... Oh and put rat poison out because it houses the biggest fattest rat I have ever seen. It is the size of a squirrel.. I have to get inside and get the late 60's low back buckets out of it because they have got to be worth something. I am not telling my step-son that he was sitting in the cab with the big thing when we loaded it on the trailer... :)

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Look, not trying to be a turd or negative, just asking...
looking at the door and cab line and following it back along the bed, it looks like the bed is high in the back and the bed is too close to the cab.
Is that just the photo??

Re: 1964 Caprick-up = (C10+SWB)*(94 Caprice 9C1+LT1)
 

Great eye, no it is not the picture. When I built the cross members for the bed I intentionally left them low so I could build up to the point I needed instead of down. The bed is just sitting in place in order to get an idea of the wheel base and centering in the wheel well. The front end is only on with a few bolts in order ensure it all centers up also. I am still not done with the inner fenders so it all has to come apart a few more times. i have to find a place for all the wires and clear the suspension a little more then add some finish work to not look like someone took a cut off wheel to them!!!

I am really hung up on the stance. I want it to be more level and maybe a little lower. So I am trying to get as much weight on it as I can so I know how it is going to set.

My bed also needs quite a bit of work an dI have to figure out how to run the gas filler through the role pan or do away with the role pan and go with a bumper like I originally planned. But the role pan is kinda growing on me.

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Have you seen this guys build? He has some pretty good ideas going on.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510863
He has some filler neck ideas a little past the middle of the thread..
:)

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Worked on filling the factory gas neck hole and also the new gas fill location in the role pan. No pics yet but hopefully will have some by the end of the week.

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Painted the firewall under the inner fenders. Started prepping the door jams, firewall and dash for paint.. Ordered the paint and prep stuff today, planning to shoot it all on Sunday if everything works out...

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Tried to shoot some paint on Sunday and it was a disaster. Either airborn particles or the wrong hardener.... sanded off what I tried and will try again later. Buddy of mine has offered his paint booth so I might take him up on it..

Halfway done with the Scott's Big Back Window kit... Got the inside cut out and hope to finish it tomorrow...

Re: 1964 Caprick-up = (C10+SWB)*(94 Caprice 9C1+LT1)
 

Take your buddy up on the paint booth. Sorry to hear you had a problem, good luck with that back window
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Re: 1964 Caprick-up = (C10+SWB)*(94 Caprice 9C1+LT1)
 

Caprick-up looks great, best Hybrid I have seen that I would drive....If the fuel fill in the back won't work caprice wagons were the same style tank filled from the left. 1st page I thought only thing missing on this build was the big back window in the cab... BAM....you got that 2...Nice work...Ed.

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any up dates to this

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Well, I bought a house and have been putting a lot of time into it. i had to lean toward the hobby that makes money instead of costing so much..

When I ran into issues with the paint, I decided to get the cab totally ready.. I have the big back glass kit all welded in and cut out. Started working on the filling it in.. Next cab corners then I should be ready... Paint just will not lay down in my open top, open side, dirt floor shop.. So I have to take a guy up on his paint booth.. But that means the cab has to come off AGAIN, or I have to trailer it up there..

Oh bought a new Travel trailer too, so the wife made me gathe rup my project and straighten up the back yard... :)

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Booth s the only way if you have access to one. Trailer it. I can't imagine moving a cab with fresh paint... Yiiippes!

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Here are some pics of the BBW. It was not as easy as i thought.. I started filling it, now off with the bed and take care of some minor issues with the cab corners.. Replacing with new metal..

Its lake time too, so not much time to work on it.. But keep me motivated!!!

Re: 1964 Caprick-up = (C10+SWB)*(94 Caprice 9C1+LT1)
 

bad arse do you have a link to bbw conversion ?

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E911manager, I know you won't be offended by this question.
Why is it that so many people want a big back window 60-66 and the 67-72 guys are always looking for the small window cab???
In Arizona, the small window cab gives me a place to hide from the sun... :lol:

Re: 1964 Caprick-up = (C10+SWB)*(94 Caprice 9C1+LT1)
 

I like the small back window myself, 64-65-66 chevys are a favorite of mine.

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I think the small back window is what gives the body style of the truck it's unique, "old school" character but a guy should do what he wants with his own truck. Whatever floats yer boat. I sold both of my BBW trucks... not my style but lots of guys are sure converting the small to big... that's foe show..
My favorite is a 63.. then the 4,5 and 66...
The 64 Caprick-up is a work of art..

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Growing up the small back window was the poor mans truck. The big back window was the envy of the neighborhood. Granted I got my license in the 80's!! My brother had several of these trucks and my grandpa had a 63 that he bought new. Old Skool small back windows are great and I plan on building one, but this one is getting a big back window because THEY JUST LOOK BETTER!!!! :lol:

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My nephews feel the same way.. They said soon the small windows will be rarer then the BBW. As we gaized out into the 60-66 salvage yard I have collected, I said "really"!!! Not in my lifetime... :lol:

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The best thing about the truck and car hobby is the variety of what owners do to thier trucks.
You want big back window?
There is a guy driving a 64-66 4X4 pickup around my area that cut the roof off like a blazer!
He has a little canopy over his head like a Jeep and frankly, that truck looks cool!
While it might not be my style... it is cool and different.
Right now I am trying to figure out how to do a front and rear roll pan on my wifes 63 stepside.... I am sure someone would have issues with that but like I said, thats what makes our hobby so cool.
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Different is good.. I struggled with the BBW a little, but in the end that is what I always wanted so why not!!!! I know one thing, I have gotten my fair share of "questionable" attention with the project... A whole log of "why's" and "who would do that's".... Oh well it will be a one of a kind...

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I may prefer a small back window, but this is an awsome build. I would have never thought of this swap. It looks great . In the end what YOU want and like is all that matters. If you are happy with the truck the way YOU built it (and I would be even with the big back window) That is great, keep up the good work...
Norm...

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You know what they say about opinions, in the end all that matters is if you like it. It's cool anyway you look at it small or big JMO...Vernski:lol: