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The Tiki Sea 10
Hey All... picked up this '65 in Northern California that had been sitting in a garage for close to two decades (50 miles from the plant it was made). After getting it painted, unfortunately, the PO passed away and the truck was handed down to family members; sitting in the garage for that time. They wanted the truck to see the light of day again... they wanted to pass it along to someone that would show it some love. They were an awesome family and the truck reminds me of my grandfather's truck... so... let's show it some lovin'
On the way home. http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psieirqw7x.jpg Got it back to the shop to get a game plan together. Decided it should be a 'Freeway Flyer' that appears old but everything underneath would be modern technology, a gentleman's pro touring truck. The interior should appear as a time capsule from that period of time. In the 'concept' department, it would be a time capsule if a Chevy C10 and a Woody Wagon collided - a surf wagon/truck type of thing...The Tiki Sea 10. http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...pstkgll2ek.jpg The 'Headliner' http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...pscoymeddb.jpg Bed Wood to replicate a vintage surfboard pattern - the balsa boards http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psqujmfqfd.jpg Currently, roughing in all of the mods to stay on schedule to send body for bodywork/paint. While the tin is at the painter, will be finishing up all of the chassis CAD work, sending to laser and (hopefully) installing. We'll see where this all goes since we rarely stay on the initial course. ...and, of course, the powerplant http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psni06mtbs.jpg |
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One last thought for now...
While wrapping up the 12 bolt posi rear end, ran into a few assembly challenges. Travis at Pro Performance provided all the necessary spec info and made multiple phone calls to suppliers... which was necessary to sort out the issues. To have a vendor sell their product AND provide follow up support has a value that is rarely seen nowadays. Thanks Travis... you da man (and Haik said you're a good dude also...haha) http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psi8p0kvsr.jpg |
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Nice ride!!!!! I in for the build.
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Diggin' the surf theme… no messing around there...:metal:
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cool :metal::metal:
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Following along...
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This will be interesting
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Thanks. We'll see how the vintage surf theme plays out over the build, it sounds good but will see if it comes together. To keep the vintage style going, decided on an 18" Detroit Steel Wheel smoothie with beauty ring and clipped for the painted 65 dog dish. Took a while to find an 18" wheel that had a steel beauty ring, everything else I saw used a plated ABS ring. Using an 18"x8" wheel with a 4.5" backspace wearing a 255x55x18 tire.
Deep into some of the sheet metal mods (big window conversion, 1960 grille, etc) will post updates once something gets done. Thanks again. http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psl41avpwm.jpg |
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Looking forward to following along on this build!
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Tuning in for this one. I like the surf theme...
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The wheels look great! Where did you get them, did they come with the hub-caps?
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...Detroit steel wheel Co. Killer wheels!
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Killer Wheels :metal:
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Thanks for the feedback... The wheels are the Detroit Steel Wheel 'smoothies' that I had clips placed to fit the '65 dog dish hub cap. It took me a bit to source 8 hubcaps that all looked similar - needed 5 for the truck but figured a couple will spin off, over time, down the highway.
Working on 'roughing in' the sheet metal mods to meet a deadline to send the body out for bodywork/paint. Will be working on a Pro Touring chassis while the tin is away. Just doing most of the mods you all have done in the past... http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...pse2umvrjy.jpg Using a 1960 grille... tearing it all apart to put it back together without any rattles and updated electrics http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...pswmtbc3p2.jpg Using the later model rear bumper/license plate holder http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psyw7ay9we.jpg Started on the big window conversion and will be adding in shoulder seatbelt anchors while it's apart http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psthtabogk.jpg Should have rear window cut out this coming week. Things on the schedule for next 2 weeks... finish up rear window conversion, fit up new tilt steering column with a 1960 Chevy Bel Air steering wheel and hopefully get instrument cluster back from rebuild and a modded 1969 Corvair clock... Hopefully... send off front/rear bumper, grill and wheels to powdercoat - they will be a creme/tan color with a shade darker grille insert and 'eyebrows' Thanks for checking in |
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Looking good!!!!
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Cool build. I'm in!
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I like where this is going. In!
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On your big back window conversion did you use a donor inside panel. I've seen a couple of different ways to do it, but that seems to have the cleanest out come.
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http://www.classicbigwindow.com/ You can see the 'rough cut' here... still needs clean up, adjust for back glass and finish outer perimeter. Definitely changes the open-ness of the cab... Added in the anchor points for the shoulder straps just before it was tacked in (rear mirror in the way). http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psqv52wnz8.jpg |
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very nice build going
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yes, i really like this so far..good work.
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I'm in on this one. Any updates?
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Just getting everything back to finish 'mock-up' so the body can be removed. Then it will be chassis modifications while the sheet metal is being painted. Should have a few worthwhile updates soon...
color is washed out, more of a cream/tan color http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psyagfskit.jpg http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psowkits0t.jpg Also... final rough fit before clean-up on the back window. http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...pszdzntwpn.jpg |
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I am in for this build no doubt! Love the plans and quality so far!
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Man I totally dig the off-road scene you're into. I had a pretty cool Baja back in the day. Swear I'm going to do another one day. Your work is outstanding!!
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Bought rubber from Precision Replacement... worked fine for the 3/16" replacement glass, did not like the 1/4" glass. I Ended up wanting to use 1/4" green glass, had a piece cut locally (due to wanting all glass be the same shade of green) and bought a "Trim-Lok" piece of window rubber for 1/4" glass and 1/8" sheet metal from glass supplier/cutter. The picture shows the older glass with rubber, will post updated when fit the new... the old glass was installed to double check the clearance between rubber and glass - .22" to .25"
The window rubber, it seems, is nothing unique... appears to be the universal two piece locking rubber that can be found at most auto glass suppliers. Your results might vary... my experience EDIT: The Precision rubber looks like it is sized for 1/4" as well. The window opening still needed 'massaging' when initially installed. That said, it just looks like the ordinary 'universal' two piece strip. The bigger issue is the glass... ended up buying the back glass 3 times... the quality of the cut and polishing are hit/miss. |
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Gauge cluster rebuilt... had Ron over at Williamson Instruments work his (and his wife's) magic:
Wanted an original looking cluster to work with the 5.3l/4l65e. All gauges rebuilt and set-up for electronic senders All new lenses 6000rpm Tachometer 1969 Corvair clock converted to Quartz movement Cable X control module for electronic speedo http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psnh66fufk.jpg http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps98myptuk.jpg http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psvdrztubt.jpg Some more 'magic' to come on my end but is coming along... |
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Wow that looks awesome! They really did a good job.
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Backend is mocked in to check inner wheel (wheel lip) clearance... and to check stance. Now ready to tear all sheet metal off and send to painter and work on chassis mods...
18x8 wheel, 255x55x18 tire, 4.5" backspace (4" drop in rear, front will be 2.5" drop spindle with 1" drop coil) No clearance of inner lip needed, clearance approximately 2" http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...pssd0wneyj.jpg http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...pstfim1mzm.jpg |
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Is your rearend stock width? What are you using for the front suspension, I mostly curious as to the difference in the new WMS compared to the old WMS measurements. I am going to order my wheels soon, and I'm trying to compare combinations that I like the look of.
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Rear end is stock width (12 bolt) with Baer big brake disc...
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Thanks for the info, so many are swapping a 1971 or 1972 rearend in for the pattern change which makes it 1 1/2" wider.
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From this...
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...pswmtbc3p2.jpg To This... Matte finish powdercoat (ivory) to match bumpers/wheels and an offset powdercoat (tan) in matte finish for bezels and grille insert. http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...pso7zzctmo.jpg http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psxg6bcifr.jpg Only takes 101 individual steps... For something so basic, it sure has a lot of individual parts! The grille will have a detachable 'mil-spec' harness and a daylight running module once installed. |
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very nice work. really like the 60 grill and that cluster is killer. are you going static drop or is there bigger drop in the works?
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Thanks Clem, just a simple static drop... will be keeping it a "Freeway Flyer", just something to hop in and drive to Arkansas without a worry..:lol:
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Quick benchtop test to check bleedover (need to correct left turn area) and, more importantly, ask the wife which color she wants... it will be green.
Now to figure out how to incorporate a High Beam indicator, Check Engine indicator and Cruise Control power into the cluster. http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...pstria6ycl.jpg |
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Like where you are going with it, and will be looking forward to seeing it come together!
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Looking at fixing/updating the lower door after (as many of you know) it has been hacked to fit a speaker. Using it as an opportunity, I did not like that access to the lower section of the door is limited... I wanted access for sound deadening, ease of glass install and make installing power windows and locks a little easier.
Burned these out (with cut template) on the plasma and will bead roll them in a few variations: 1, the 'stock' bead roll pattern and 2, a bead roll pattern that allows for a speaker install without looking out of place. Trying to 'update' while keeping some of the original 'feel'... even used the same fastener pattern. Found these Custom plaques at a swap meet and will be using them somehow... that's the direction, will post update once finished bead rolling. http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...pshs8lfipl.jpg http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psunnb8tcb.jpg http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...psbfzoaxxo.jpg |
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