1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually build
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OK, so the time has come to start my next truck...a 1964 GMC 1 ton dually. It is a matching numbers truck with 64k original miles. It was a farm truck and has lots of dents and dings...but I am not sure I care too much except for the hood that is so bent it doesn't close properly...so I either need to source another one or try and repair this one.
My plans are fairly simple in my head so far, I plan on making it a flatbed of sorts. I haven't done anything to it yet except start gathering parts. Parts I have gathered so far:
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Going to be similar to my last build...not a ton of body work...fortunately there is only surface rust on this truck...no holes or rust through. No engine work, no trans work on this one...just clean them up and make sure they are running correctly...although adding power steering is in this trucks future...so if you have power steering pulleys for a 305e v6, let me know. I have feelers out there. Here are a few pictures as the truck sits now and one at the end that is my bed inspiration (unless I find a 9' bed quickly). This will be a slow build at first while I gather parts, but once I get the truck turned around in my driveway, I am going to start taking it apart and cleaning it up...maybe this weekend/next weekend. |
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This is going to be a good one!
I know of where a GMC hood is, but I haven't taken a good look at it yet. I'll have to run by there some time soon and check it out for ya |
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This is going to be a fun project. I will be following your progress. Speaking of hoods, if you get another hood I would be very interested in the passenger side rear corner of of the old one. I really botched the patch job and need to replace it.
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I am still gathering parts, PS pump, brackets, pulleys, etc for the 305E V6. Today was a BIG day though in the parts haul! I originally wanted to do a stepside bed on this truck, but to do it right, I would either need an 8 foot bed and stretch it or find the unicorn 9' bed. I have asked people to keep an eye out all over the country. So I had resigned myself to put a flatbed on the truck..but This morning, I received a call from Christian...he found a 9 foot bed! And it is only 2 1/2-3 hours from me...He checked it out for me, made the deal for me...I will pick it up in a few weeks!
To me that is what this board is all about! Friends being on the lookout for other friends! The bed needs some work, but it isn't bad and can be fixed...has a steel bed floor that will need to be cut out...but no big deal. Here are a few pictures... Thanks again Christian!!!!!! |
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That is going to look cool! I'm looking forward to following this build. I'm a big fan of these 1 ton's.
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It's unfortunate that a tree had crushed the roof of that cab, but its parts will live on! I originally went to look at some hubcaps that were still on it, but was pleasantly surprised to see the 36 on the vin tag which indicates a 133" wheel base. I'm glad I could help you out, Andy. I can't wait to see it sitting on the truck
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OK, so I did not get the truck turned around yet...but I had an old can of degreaser in my cabinet...thught I would spray it...no scrubbing, since I plan on repainting the engine once I start getting the front end off, but wanted to see what it would like like cleaned a little...
Looks better than before and the potential is awesome IMO. Before and after just a spraying/no scrubbing. I also found some original markings on the underside of the hood and on the firewall. Were these done in a grease pen? Still gathering parts...and once I start disassembly, I will assess what other parts I need. |
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I did grab the 2 hubcaps that weren't completely rusted out. They are rough, but I was able to knock some of the dents out with a hammer :lol:
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Going to widen bed to fit over dually wheels? I've seen couple done and it looks pretty cool when done well.
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I'm in for this build. Looks like a fun project. Love me some Jimmys.
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I am pretty sure the Eaton HO72 is 63.5 WMS to WMS which is what I have now. I think I will graft some metal into the fenders to make them wider...so they will fit whatever rear end I end up getting. A 14b C&C would be nice though...with 4.10 or 3.73 gear. I am on the lookout.
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I know they make wider fiberglass rear fenders for guys with wide rear tires so that might be something to look into, what I had meant was split the actual bed in middle and widen it a bit then run stock fenders\steps. Here is 1 done each way with red truck widening the fenders\steps and blue widened the bed. I think the blue one is running stock fleetside inner wheel wells and I know that means custom tailgate (or adding material to stock one).
Also can I get few pics of the front bumper\brush guard setup? https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...01f1cf71bd.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...346736bc68.jpg |
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My only concern with widening it in the center is the tailgate and the lettering. I assume I would have to widen it to the right and left of the GMC letters on the tailgate...but I will look at all options and figure out which one makes more sense.
Here are a few pictures I just snapped of the front bumper setup. Looks like the PO did a DIY brush guard setup...It is very utilitarian...I kind of like it. |
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I may have some pulleys
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Going to pick up my 9 foot bed this coming weekend (Sunday) from Christian who was kind enough to pick it up for me and take it to his place at college which is only a few hours away from me....woohoo... Thanks again Christian!
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You're welcome! That steel floor sure put up a fight, but I ended up winning :lol:
I started taking it apart around 3:30 on Sunday afternoon. Finished up at around 8:30. Would have been quicker if one of the previous owners had not welded some diamond plate steel across the entire rear crossmember. Some of the wood was left, but too rotted to save |
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Still gathering parts. I think I have located all the correct pulleys for the power steering...fingers crossed! Made a deal for a GMC tailgate as well.
Based on my calculations, I "think" I may have to widen the bed or fenders a total of approximately 5". I found some 3" fiberglass wider fenders...but may end up fabricating wider fenders myself or just making the bed wider...so many possibilities. |
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I don't have much knowledge about these trucks but if you could make it the same width as a fleetside bed maybe you could adapt the front panel and the cross sills. Just a thought.
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My fleet side cross sills look exactly like the stepside ones, just wider. A fleet header panel and tailgate might fit :hmm:
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Picked up some parts this weekend thanks to Christian! Met Frankentruck and had a good time!
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This is the parts haul...plus Thanks to RayLube I got the pulleys for my power steering! Thanks again RayLube! Also thanks To DPower for the PS pump and lother PS goodies in the box.
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Are you planning on using the ram steering or are you going to swap gear box with square body and captain fab adapter? Also from the picture looks like some pump brackets may be missing.
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Dont have a picture stored, but I have one installed on one truck, one in a box in my garage both the old style and one new style installed on another truck. But if you Google a photo there should be a bracket on the back of the pump to the exhaust manifold. Be a day or so to get a real photo
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Found some. Not very clear
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Found some. Not very clear
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Thanks! I found this picture that shows the rear bracket. I thought there should be one. I will text dwane to see if he has it if not, I am on the lookout for the rear bracket.
You think the square body gear box and capt fab bracket is the way to go? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1256603387 |
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If you have pictures of how the pump is installed that would be great. I am in no hurry. I am about to start disassembly on the truck...so I have a long way to go, but want all my pieces ready to go. I am going to start cleaning up pulleys and stuff soon.
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Use the box, not the ram. I have done several box swaps, way back when before adapters were available I just shimmed with washers, and then tried cpp, but then captain fab works the best. The rams are finicky and hard to get parts and repairs that are reliable
Junkyard boxes go for cheap and dont be scared to replace seals on the box if they leak they are cheap and easy to do |
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Here are some more pics of the brackets for the pump and a thread on the different brackets.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=506114 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...0&d=1328451386 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1328398757 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1328398757 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1328398826 |
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In for the build. Glad to see some love for the v6. My 64 3/4 ton still has the 305E in it. I opened up a magnum intake and put a 4 barrel carb on mine. Woke it up a bit. If you need any close up pictures on p/s let me know and I'll get them as mine has the original setup.
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Good to see you getting some parts gathered! Did you figure out if the fleetside header and tailgate can be used for easy bed widening?
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