65Custom Build Thread

[65Custom]

Hey guys I have been a member of this site for awhile but not a participating member. So I figure it is about time I started my build thread since I see so many of the guys around me have build threads I figure I should add mine maybe I can add some what not to do's or maybe a to do, I do sometimes hit on something that is good.

I have a 1965 Custom C10 I bought it just outside of Nashvegas in 2007. I have a ton of pictures. I try to take pics of everything that I do some for memory so I can put it back together and others to show what I have done.

The project plan is to do a Resto-Mod as some call it I'm trying to just do some good updates and some custom touches too just want to be a little different in a subtle way Keep the look of the truck mostly original looking but with some things that may make you to ask question.

1. Plans are to put a LS1 and 460le for power
2. I have a locker for the rear & convert it to 5 lug front and rear with a 3:42 gear
3. power 4 wheel disc
4. close ratio power steering
5. front and rear sway bars
6. AC, power windows & locks, tilt wheel, once piece windows (not sure about this one I go back and fourth on it)
7. relocate the gas tank to under the bed
8. Some other custom touches that you will see as I go along ( I hope )

These pics are just after I got her home and started tearing her down. I have the frame ready to go back together and I am currently working on the cab metal work So there has been a lot of work on her (no name yet) much more than anticipated, but this one is being saved although it probably should have scrapped, it looked ok while it had all the paint, bondo & floor repair cover up goo on it
I have plenty more pics to post since I have made a lot of progress in three years just to get y'all up to speed on where I am currently at unless y'all want to just flash forward

Sorry for long post but this is the initial post

[BR3W CITY]

sounds like you have big plans, but your def getting started. Those floors looks scary tho.

[Alan's Classic]

It's good to see you on here and I'm lookin' forward to more pics and progress. Looks like you have a good plan.

I've talked to you several times on the phone, I need to make it a point to stop by and check you out.

[65Custom]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

It's good to see you on here and I'm lookin' forward to more pics and progress. Looks like you have a good plan.

I've talked to you several times on the phone, I need to make it a point to stop by and check you out.

Hey Alan I know we just live down the road from each other and I have been wanting to come up see your 65 and the shop you have

We started out builds close to the same time but dang you are much faster than I am about getting things going any way maybe we can meet sometime soon i just have to get off my butt and get up there

[65Custom]

So I'm getting used to this forum so bear with me if I make any slip ups I'm sure you guys will guide me along


Oh yeah I'm bagging my baby Had a friend talk me into it

Somebody may need to tell me how to quote the pics

[65Custom]

A few more shots

Creating templates for boxing in the frame, straightened the rear brace, the rear trialling arms we splitting apart and I found a website where they sell used nascar parts and bought some trailing arms they fit prefect with a little bit of work. Also filled a lot of the holes in the frame for a much smoother look.

[1964C10]

Wow, awesome work! that is definitely a lot of sheetmetal work. Welcome and keep us posted we are such picture monsters lol

[66Z71]

That is awsome. After seein the rusted floor in the begining, I was ready to write this one off as another project that will never see the light of day. But replacing the whole floor??? that is frikin awsome. I love it.

[65Custom]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

WOW! you've done some serious metal work on that cab. I'm impressed with the results. Keep up the excellent work. I'm looking forward to updates.

Thanks I have about half of the cab work completed there will be more to come since the roof panel gets replaced too looked good till it was cleaned up at the blasters

Originally Posted by greg65

What did you decide to do with the bed you bought out of Texas?

I decided to keep it I think it is very fixable with parts from the other one

Originally Posted by MacAttack

Really dig the close-ups on the fab work - showing the rust challenges.

Please keep us posted, step by step - lots of excellent information!

Mac.

Will do, I had to get new cab corners the ones I have from LMC seem to not fit very well and after talking to Alan about his I decided to try another set I'll let you all know how they work out

Originally Posted by 1964C10

Wow, awesome work! that is definitely a lot of sheetmetal work. Welcome and keep us posted we are such picture monsters lol

Yeah man will do

Originally Posted by 66Z71

That is awsome. After seein the rusted floor in the begining, I was ready to write this one off as another project that will never see the light of day. But replacing the whole floor??? that is frikin awsome. I love it.

Yeah man I wish they had actually made a replacement floor for ours like the do the 67-72 but it has been a great learning experience and not as hard as one might think

[65Custom]

I decided to go ahead and get new skins for my doors since the skin cost is considerably less than one new door shell and I got nothing but time on my hands to fixmy

doors. Since I tried to find some good doors but everything I come accross is worse than what I have.

The parts came in today and DS panel is bent in the top corner by the mirror mounting holes I will probably be call them them tomorrow about that one.

I also bought new cab corners since I was having issues with getting them to fit right without a lot of cursing and other things flying across the garage and after

talking to Alan about his and what he ended up doing I decided to get new ones.

I searched all the suppliers and settled on one that i thought might be the correct ones.

I got the new cab corners too and man what a difference. I don't want to hammer on any of the suppliers out there but I cant believe they get away with what they are

selling.

Some of you out there may have already experienced this but attached are pictures of the first ones I bought sitting next to the new ones and you can really see the

difference.

If anyone is about to do this you may want to re think the parts you have. The new ones have the correct shape to the B Post also at the bottom where they meet the rocker

it also has a more correct pinch weld on the back wall, it is amazing how much better these are in just the shape etc.

I fitted the the passenger side today and it look pretty good to me, these fit like a charm and look correct and were much easier to get fitted.

As soon as I can post pics again I will put them up

[jgh64pkup]

awesome build

[65Custom]

Alright here are the pics of the cab corners if anyone wants to know where they came from just send me a pm.

[DPowers]

Way cool

[ruffrida2005]

man looks like you've been doing a lot of work.

[65Custom]

Originally Posted by DPowers

Way cool

Thanks

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

man looks like you've been doing a lot of work.

Yep and still have more to do I wonder if it will ever end

[65Custom]

Thought that I would post a pic of the passenger side cab corner.

Maybe these will give you an idea of how they fit.

[shortbed70]

Nice metalwork man. What do you do for a living?

[65Custom]

Originally Posted by shortbed70

Nice metalwork man. What do you do for a living?

Thanks for the complement I need all those I can get. Some days is harder than others to keep going but I am making it a priority to get this thing done.

By day I work in IT and by night I am a mechanic, carpenter, cook, Gardner, metal fab worker, designer, engineer, father what ever it takes to get it done.

Don't get me wrong I have had some help on this thing in a couple of areas just to make sure that I'm not screwing it up, but I have done 99% of the work myself.

[Roadhammer]

I think i just watched the progression of my worst nightmare in picture form.

Good grief thats alot of technical work. Keepin everthing in line and lookin good...WOW!

Jory

[DaddyMack]

Originally Posted by 65Custom

Thanks for the complement I need all those I can get. Some days is harder than others to keep going but I am making it a priority to get this thing done.

By day I work in IT and by night I am a mechanic, carpenter, cook, Gardner, metal fab worker, designer, engineer, father what ever it takes to get it done.

Don't get me wrong I have had some help on this thing in a couple of areas just to make sure that I'm not screwing it up, but I have done 99% of the work myself.

Wow.. better than me... I didn't even attempt the metal work on mine. But you are motivating me for my next project to give it a go.. nice work!!

[scotts62]

Wow i missed this thread! Looks good and awesome work!

[ruffrida2005]

Scott your always behind

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Scott your always behind

Yeah i know....

[Old School Kid]

Subscribed! Awesome work! I look forward to seeing it at Po Boys one day Ever need a hand or an eye out for something, just let me know..

Howdy from Marietta!

[65Custom]

Originally Posted by Old School Kid

Subscribed! Awesome work! I look forward to seeing it at Po Boys one day Ever need a hand or an eye out for something, just let me know..

Howdy from Marietta!

Hey Old School nice to meet ya! Thanks I'm trying to do it right. Another hand! Thanks. I'm sure that I will need some help coming up sometime in the near future. I'll give ya ping when that time comes.

I hope to make to some shows around if I can ever get it finished.