64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigJoe29 · 01-23-2011, 08:50 AM

there is a lot of history to this truck and its about a decade in the wait for a rebuild. truck was bought for me by my grandfather when i was 14, we did a bit of work to it before i was 16 when my dad brought it to a prison bodyshop to get the paint done. after that he then asked me for the 2400 dollars he had spent on stuff for the truck, well i wasn't working at the time so my parent's decided that they would take custody of the truck for the next 12 years much to my fighting and pleading to get it back. anyways after much pleading and fighting my mom turned around and gave it to my brother for helping them with some septic work (yeah my parents are AWESOME

) who then in turn gave it to me, so anyways fast foward 13 years i'm now 28 with two kids, in the military and finally have my truck back. sorry for the long story but its the history of the truck.

64 fleetside shortbed
factory inline 6 etc
frame is really straight, great shape and untouched
98k original miles
some minor rust spots in the bottom of one door and the bottom of the front fenders
the bodyshop at the prison did a subpar job but i'm goin to take the whole thing to metal and go from there.

my plan for it a straight up drivable hotrod. i'm sure things will change a 100 times but here is my plan as i have it so far.

Chevy LQ4 LQ9 engine (truck 6.0 iron block) 99-07 pickup, harness, ecu etc
D60 rear axle
t400 w/Gear vendor overdrive
CPP front and rear disk brake kit
CPP front suspension
4 link rear suspension
Billet dash with custom gauges
Tilt steering column
LS1 supercharger
Relocate gas tank
Tub rear wheel wells
New wood bed
Chrome bumpers and grill
New wheels (deep dish rear)
Bucket seats/ center console
Replace floorpans
Fix rust in door
One piece windows
Aluminum radiator/ tranny cooler

anyways we'll see how it goes. at the moment i'm finishing up a frame off on my 71 bronco (don't hate me). then it will be game time on the ol chevy. first things first is find the motor.

Raider Rudy · 01-23-2011, 10:19 PM

Looks great the way it is

BigJoe29 · 01-24-2011, 12:01 AM

lol, i'm trying to get my wife to send me the rest of my pics, like i said i'm overseas otherwise i would post more pics. its rougher then it looks in that pic. the floor pans need some minor attention and a couple other spots but really its in great shape for a 45 year old truck. this site is goin to get me in trouble i already found scott's hotrod webpage and saw their suspension setups and they are fairly local to me (socal) so my truck might have to take a trip to talk to them about IFS and a 4 link.

**Captainfab** · 01-24-2011, 02:14 AM

Glad you finally got your truck back. Hopefully the bodywork isn't hiding too many nightmares.

Thank you for your service and stay safe over there.

BigJoe29 · 01-24-2011, 07:34 AM

no problem man, i'd be lieing if i said i didn't love my job. biggest problem is just being away from the family. and thanx cap for the fast response and info. look forward to having some of your parts on the truck.

Haram · 02-23-2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJoe29

there is a lot of history to this truck and its about a decade in the wait for a rebuild. truck was bought for me by my grandfather when i was 14, we did a bit of work to it before i was 16 when my dad brought it to a prison bodyshop to get the paint done. after that he then asked me for the 2400 dollars he had spent on stuff for the truck, well i wasn't working at the time so my parent's decided that they would take custody of the truck for the next 12 years much to my fighting and pleading to get it back. anyways after much pleading and fighting my mom turned around and gave it to my brother for helping them with some septic work (yeah my parents are AWESOME

) who then in turn gave it to me, so anyways fast foward 13 years i'm now 28 with two kids, in the military and finally have my truck back. sorry for the long story but its the history of the truck.

64 fleetside shortbed
factory inline 6 etc
frame is really straight, great shape and untouched
98k original miles
some minor rust spots in the bottom of one door and the bottom of the front fenders
the bodyshop at the prison did a subpar job but i'm goin to take the whole thing to metal and go from there.

my plan for it a straight up drivable hotrod. i'm sure things will change a 100 times but here is my plan as i have it so far.

Chevy LQ4 LQ9 engine (truck 6.0 iron block) 99-07 pickup, harness, ecu etc
D60 rear axle
t400 w/Gear vendor overdrive
CPP front and rear disk brake kit
CPP front suspension
4 link rear suspension
Billet dash with custom gauges
Tilt steering column
LS1 supercharger
Relocate gas tank
Tub rear wheel wells
New wood bed
Chrome bumpers and grill
New wheels (deep dish rear)
Bucket seats/ center console
Replace floorpans
Fix rust in door
One piece windows
Aluminum radiator/ tranny cooler

anyways we'll see how it goes. at the moment i'm finishing up a frame off on my 71 bronco (don't hate me). then it will be game time on the ol chevy. first things first is find the motor.

Hey Bro,

What branch of the military you in.

k1rodeoboater · 02-23-2011, 10:49 AM

I'm betting you're Navy. My buddy who's owns a 81 C10 was stationed out there, he's currently helping me with my 66 as well.

allaboutchevelles · 02-23-2011, 05:17 PM

Nice Looking truck to start a build on BigJoe. Im not to far from you. Sitting down here in sanford NC. Heres my build im doing.

64 C-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439559

BigJoe29 · 03-06-2011, 03:44 AM

yep navy.

wife finally sent me the pics i took before i deployed just shows it a bit better

BigJoe29 · 08-12-2013, 09:44 AM

THREAD REVIVAL! lol, i sit here in afghan and my truck sits exactly as in pics. Trying to do two projects at once never works. I have a 1971 bronco i'm building a crawler out of which has been getting the attention the last couple years. Honestly have to thank you guys for posting your builds as everytime i get down on not working on mine i just look at the amazing builds you guys have and it remotivates to sit and keep working when i have time.

BigJoe29 · 08-12-2013, 09:48 AM

Ta2Don · 08-12-2013, 01:34 PM

Glad to see the revival... Stay safe and thanks for your service...

BigJoe29 · 08-12-2013, 01:47 PM

anyone used these guys?

http://www.scottshotrods.com/63-87-Chevy-GMC.asp

they are fairly local to me and i think a complete IFS and 4 link with coilovers is just what my truck needs, lol.

also i kinda adjusted course on motor and trans i have been thinking... found a couple wreckers that specialize in late model sports cars and sell complete drivetrains for newer camaro, corvettes etc.... i have a bonus coming might just have to splurge and get a new corvette LS and 6 speed....

01-23-2011, 08:50 AM	#1
BigJoe29 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 17	64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild there is a lot of history to this truck and its about a decade in the wait for a rebuild. truck was bought for me by my grandfather when i was 14, we did a bit of work to it before i was 16 when my dad brought it to a prison bodyshop to get the paint done. after that he then asked me for the 2400 dollars he had spent on stuff for the truck, well i wasn't working at the time so my parent's decided that they would take custody of the truck for the next 12 years much to my fighting and pleading to get it back. anyways after much pleading and fighting my mom turned around and gave it to my brother for helping them with some septic work (yeah my parents are AWESOME ) who then in turn gave it to me, so anyways fast foward 13 years i'm now 28 with two kids, in the military and finally have my truck back. sorry for the long story but its the history of the truck. 64 fleetside shortbed factory inline 6 etc frame is really straight, great shape and untouched 98k original miles some minor rust spots in the bottom of one door and the bottom of the front fenders the bodyshop at the prison did a subpar job but i'm goin to take the whole thing to metal and go from there. my plan for it a straight up drivable hotrod. i'm sure things will change a 100 times but here is my plan as i have it so far. Chevy LQ4 LQ9 engine (truck 6.0 iron block) 99-07 pickup, harness, ecu etc D60 rear axle t400 w/Gear vendor overdrive CPP front and rear disk brake kit CPP front suspension 4 link rear suspension Billet dash with custom gauges Tilt steering column LS1 supercharger Relocate gas tank Tub rear wheel wells New wood bed Chrome bumpers and grill New wheels (deep dish rear) Bucket seats/ center console Replace floorpans Fix rust in door One piece windows Aluminum radiator/ tranny cooler anyways we'll see how it goes. at the moment i'm finishing up a frame off on my 71 bronco (don't hate me). then it will be game time on the ol chevy. first things first is find the motor. __________________ Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines. – Enzo Ferrari - 64 Chevy C10 SWB- 440 BBC, Pro touring build in progress SLOWLY - 73 Camaro LT RS- Pro touring build eventually - 71 Bronco- my dirt monkey and current focus The military doesn't pay nearly what it should

01-23-2011, 10:19 PM	#2
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	Re: 64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild Looks great the way it is __________________ 1969 Chevy Long Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 1971 Chevy Short Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab

01-24-2011, 12:01 AM	#3
BigJoe29 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 17	Re: 64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild lol, i'm trying to get my wife to send me the rest of my pics, like i said i'm overseas otherwise i would post more pics. its rougher then it looks in that pic. the floor pans need some minor attention and a couple other spots but really its in great shape for a 45 year old truck. this site is goin to get me in trouble i already found scott's hotrod webpage and saw their suspension setups and they are fairly local to me (socal) so my truck might have to take a trip to talk to them about IFS and a 4 link. __________________ Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines. – Enzo Ferrari - 64 Chevy C10 SWB- 440 BBC, Pro touring build in progress SLOWLY - 73 Camaro LT RS- Pro touring build eventually - 71 Bronco- my dirt monkey and current focus The military doesn't pay nearly what it should Last edited by BigJoe29; 01-24-2011 at 12:02 AM.

01-24-2011, 02:14 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild Glad you finally got your truck back. Hopefully the bodywork isn't hiding too many nightmares. Thank you for your service and stay safe over there. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-24-2011, 07:34 AM	#5
BigJoe29 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 17	Re: 64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild no problem man, i'd be lieing if i said i didn't love my job. biggest problem is just being away from the family. and thanx cap for the fast response and info. look forward to having some of your parts on the truck. __________________ Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines. – Enzo Ferrari - 64 Chevy C10 SWB- 440 BBC, Pro touring build in progress SLOWLY - 73 Camaro LT RS- Pro touring build eventually - 71 Bronco- my dirt monkey and current focus The military doesn't pay nearly what it should

02-23-2011, 10:49 AM	#7
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: 64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild I'm betting you're Navy. My buddy who's owns a 81 C10 was stationed out there, he's currently helping me with my 66 as well.

02-23-2011, 05:17 PM	#8
allaboutchevelles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sanford nc Posts: 499	Re: 64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild Nice Looking truck to start a build on BigJoe. Im not to far from you. Sitting down here in sanford NC. Heres my build im doing. 64 C-10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439559 __________________ 69 chevelle malibu, 64 C-10 shortbed

03-06-2011, 03:44 AM	#9
BigJoe29 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 17	Re: 64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild yep navy. wife finally sent me the pics i took before i deployed just shows it a bit better __________________ Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines. – Enzo Ferrari - 64 Chevy C10 SWB- 440 BBC, Pro touring build in progress SLOWLY - 73 Camaro LT RS- Pro touring build eventually - 71 Bronco- my dirt monkey and current focus The military doesn't pay nearly what it should

08-12-2013, 09:44 AM	#10
BigJoe29 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 17	Re: 64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild THREAD REVIVAL! lol, i sit here in afghan and my truck sits exactly as in pics. Trying to do two projects at once never works. I have a 1971 bronco i'm building a crawler out of which has been getting the attention the last couple years. Honestly have to thank you guys for posting your builds as everytime i get down on not working on mine i just look at the amazing builds you guys have and it remotivates to sit and keep working when i have time. __________________ Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines. – Enzo Ferrari - 64 Chevy C10 SWB- 440 BBC, Pro touring build in progress SLOWLY - 73 Camaro LT RS- Pro touring build eventually - 71 Bronco- my dirt monkey and current focus The military doesn't pay nearly what it should

08-12-2013, 09:48 AM	#11
BigJoe29 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 17	Re: 64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild __________________ Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines. – Enzo Ferrari - 64 Chevy C10 SWB- 440 BBC, Pro touring build in progress SLOWLY - 73 Camaro LT RS- Pro touring build eventually - 71 Bronco- my dirt monkey and current focus The military doesn't pay nearly what it should

08-12-2013, 01:34 PM	#12
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: 64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild Glad to see the revival... Stay safe and thanks for your service... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

08-12-2013, 01:47 PM	#13
BigJoe29 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 17	Re: 64 c10 shortbed- first car rebuild anyone used these guys? http://www.scottshotrods.com/63-87-Chevy-GMC.asp they are fairly local to me and i think a complete IFS and 4 link with coilovers is just what my truck needs, lol. also i kinda adjusted course on motor and trans i have been thinking... found a couple wreckers that specialize in late model sports cars and sell complete drivetrains for newer camaro, corvettes etc.... i have a bonus coming might just have to splurge and get a new corvette LS and 6 speed.... __________________ Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines. – Enzo Ferrari - 64 Chevy C10 SWB- 440 BBC, Pro touring build in progress SLOWLY - 73 Camaro LT RS- Pro touring build eventually - 71 Bronco- my dirt monkey and current focus The military doesn't pay nearly what it should

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