1964 Chevrolet C10 2WD SWB
 

-Problem: Shifter through the floor moves freely side to side, thus, allowing it to fall out of gear.

-Source of problem: Shift linkage brackets are not secured due to previous owner's modifications (v8 sbc swap.)
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Solution: Fabricate a bracket to hold the shifter in place!

I made the bracket to bolt into the two holes on the shift linkage bracket and to anchor onto the crossmember.
-Here is what I threw together:

Here is the general shape of the bracket after I had it welded together and before I drilled the holes. I just purchased a MIG welder a few weeks ago and I am using up the flux core wire that came with it, so the welds AREN'T VERY PRETTY! But hey, as long as they hold, it's alright. Right? Take a look:
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Here is the bracked all welded and bolted into place:
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Re: 1964 Chevrolet C10 2WD SWB
 

The transmission doesn't fall out of gear anymore, but boy, does it make a lot of gear noise!

Now, I'm a beginner, but shouldn't the crossmember be supporting the transmission?
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Kinda looks like the pinion angle is a little too high...

Re: 1964 Chevrolet C10 2WD SWB
 

The wheels and bumper are a little rusty.
-Should I take a good ole wire brush and a can of primer and rust-oleum to them, or take them to get sandblasted and powder coated?
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It really isn't a bad looking pickup!
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Re: 1964 Chevrolet C10 2WD SWB
 

That is a really nice 64. If it were me, I would have the wheels sandblasted and powder coated if you are going to keep them for at least two years. It is more money but they will last longer.

Re: 1964 Chevrolet C10 2WD SWB
 

Took a little spray paint to the wheels and rear bumper to dress it up a little and an oil, trans, and differential fluid change never hurt!

great way to mask off a tire. loved it
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acetone gets overspray off of tires pretty well for those "oops" moments
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easily ground off all of the paint from the rear bumper with a wire brush on a right angle grinder. couple coats of primer and a couple coats of gloss. it's not the prettiest bumper but i'm on a bit of a budget on this one.
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turned out not too bad!
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Re: 1964 Chevrolet C10 2WD SWB
 

interior could use a LITTLE help!
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the LS donor Avalanche for my Nova project came with these freakin awesome leather seats:metal: let's start with some new seats and carpet!
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Re: 1964 Chevrolet C10 2WD SWB
 

I have not painted any wheels in a long time but the last time I did I rubbed dishwashing liquid on the tire let it dry, paint the wheel and when the paint dries just rinse the soap off.
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Re: 1964 Chevrolet C10 2WD SWB
 

yea i just heard about the playing cards idea and had to try it!

Re: 1964 Chevrolet C10 2WD SWB
 

If it had a muncie 3 speed originally, it would have been installed with the bellhousing that had the frame mounts. So they wouldn't have used a transmission crossmember. The autos did use them as well as alot of other standard transmissions.