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Justin71105 · 09-11-2020, 10:29 PM

Joined back in December and finally am able to post and show the truck I purchased and have been steadily working on since then.

It is a 1964 C10 which I have semi-repaired most of the metal on, mostly been patch jobs.

I replaced both rockers inner/outer, partial parts of the floor, door pillars and kick panels. Repaired bed sides mounting rails where it bolts to floor and door bottoms inner/outer.

I have rebuilt steering and suspension completely. Added power brakes, disc in front and power steering.

It has the complete front end from a 74 C10 with all new parts.

Currently finishing the drivers side door, then still need rear frame fuel tank (Boyd welding tank), lines, interior and power train.

This has been pretty much a from scratch build, started with a rusted out body and a frame.

Have done a 3/5 drop on it with C notch.

I have several hundred pictures of the process, wish I could have shared them over the past few months but the website would not let me post anything.

Justin71105 · 09-11-2020, 11:00 PM

More pics

**The Rocknrod** · 09-12-2020, 08:02 AM

Wow that's some great work. Welcome.

Justin71105 · 09-12-2020, 09:31 AM

Replaced the front roof sections, inner and outer.

Was a bear to weld in place, I am a novice welder and was using a flux core at the time. Now have a decent mig set up i am using for the doors and hood...wish I had it back when I was doing the majority of the rust repairs.

Justin71105 · 09-12-2020, 09:35 AM

Here is the passenger door, cut out inner/outer bottoms and welded in patch panels. Came out ok, better than having the whole bottom rusted out I guess. Only issue I had was the heat got to the outer skin and bowed it in.

Cant really notice it unless you get a good side profile view and really look at it.

**cwcarpenter98** · 09-12-2020, 10:15 AM

Welcome! Looks like you are well on your way to having a really nice truck.

We love seeing pictures on this site. Here is the link to the 60-66 build thread page for ya

**vetnat** · 09-13-2020, 10:21 PM

Wow! Great work! Welcome.

Justin71105 · 09-15-2020, 10:57 AM

Searching for a motor now, want to get it in the garage and cleaned up this fall and ready to drop in.

Plan is for an LM7 and 4l60e combo.

Edit: Found a 5.3L - LM7 today and will be picking it up Tuesday.

70LonghornCST · 09-21-2020, 04:41 AM

Very nice! Just like my dad's old truck. Except he never fixed it up (wish he had at the time). I can't wait to see it progress.

**Klas** · 09-21-2020, 07:52 PM

Looks like you're on your way. BTW, your welds are much prettier than mine. The payoff will be when you drive it. Stick with it, you're doing good!

09-11-2020, 10:29 PM	#1
Justin71105 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Greer Sc Posts: 252	Finally I can post Joined back in December and finally am able to post and show the truck I purchased and have been steadily working on since then. It is a 1964 C10 which I have semi-repaired most of the metal on, mostly been patch jobs. I replaced both rockers inner/outer, partial parts of the floor, door pillars and kick panels. Repaired bed sides mounting rails where it bolts to floor and door bottoms inner/outer. I have rebuilt steering and suspension completely. Added power brakes, disc in front and power steering. It has the complete front end from a 74 C10 with all new parts. Currently finishing the drivers side door, then still need rear frame fuel tank (Boyd welding tank), lines, interior and power train. This has been pretty much a from scratch build, started with a rusted out body and a frame. Have done a 3/5 drop on it with C notch. I have several hundred pictures of the process, wish I could have shared them over the past few months but the website would not let me post anything. Attached Images Last edited by Justin71105; 09-11-2020 at 10:42 PM.

09-11-2020, 11:00 PM	#2
Justin71105 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Greer Sc Posts: 252	Re: Finally I can post More pics Attached Images

09-12-2020, 08:02 AM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Finally I can post Wow that's some great work. Welcome. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-12-2020, 09:31 AM	#4
Justin71105 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Greer Sc Posts: 252	Re: Finally I can post Replaced the front roof sections, inner and outer. Was a bear to weld in place, I am a novice welder and was using a flux core at the time. Now have a decent mig set up i am using for the doors and hood...wish I had it back when I was doing the majority of the rust repairs. Attached Images

09-12-2020, 09:35 AM	#5
Justin71105 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Greer Sc Posts: 252	Re: Finally I can post Here is the passenger door, cut out inner/outer bottoms and welded in patch panels. Came out ok, better than having the whole bottom rusted out I guess. Only issue I had was the heat got to the outer skin and bowed it in. Cant really notice it unless you get a good side profile view and really look at it. Attached Images

09-12-2020, 10:15 AM	#6
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Finally I can post Welcome! Looks like you are well on your way to having a really nice truck. We love seeing pictures on this site. Here is the link to the 60-66 build thread page for ya __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

09-13-2020, 10:21 PM	#7
vetnat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 511	Re: Finally I can post Wow! Great work! Welcome. __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.

09-15-2020, 10:57 AM	#8
Justin71105 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Greer Sc Posts: 252	Re: Finally I can post Searching for a motor now, want to get it in the garage and cleaned up this fall and ready to drop in. Plan is for an LM7 and 4l60e combo. Edit: Found a 5.3L - LM7 today and will be picking it up Tuesday. __________________ 1964 C10 Rusto-mod 5.3L - L59 Last edited by Justin71105; 09-15-2020 at 01:59 PM.

09-21-2020, 04:41 AM	#9
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Finally I can post Very nice! Just like my dad's old truck. Except he never fixed it up (wish he had at the time). I can't wait to see it progress. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

09-21-2020, 07:52 PM	#10
Klas Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Trinity, NC Posts: 90	Re: Finally I can post Looks like you're on your way. BTW, your welds are much prettier than mine. The payoff will be when you drive it. Stick with it, you're doing good!

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