18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Stacked78 · 10-19-2009, 11:49 PM

I'm originally from northeastern ohio but I recently relocated to west Texas. I lived her for 2 weeks before i broke down and bought another project...

1963 C-10 Shortbed. 283 with a powerglide. the steering columm look to be out of a late 60's chevy wagon, along with the steering wheel. Its a little rough but for $125.00 from a farmer out of a field, it aint too bad. had to put $75 worth of tires on it to push it home.

<a href="http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/Smallblock13/?action=view&current=631.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/Smallblock13/631.jpg" border="0" alt="63 #1"></a>

<a href="http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/Smallblock13/?action=view&current=633.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/Smallblock13/633.jpg" border="0" alt="63 #2"></a>

Now heres my daily driver since the day i turned 16. 1965 C10, longbed, 355 with a international new process 4 spd. I bought it when i was 13 and have been workin on it since. Its been through a few motor and tranny combinations over the years but it was the only one of its kind in the high school parking lot. I was young and stupid and decided to torch the coils one night so its pretty low, but rides like hell. I painted it in my backyard with a gallon of flat black from the hardware store and it looks pretty good as long as im moving and its at night.

<a href="http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/Smallblock13/?action=view&current=the65finsihed.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/Smallblock13/the65finsihed.jpg" border="0" alt="the 65#1"></a>

As for the 63, im plannin on lowering it and putting in the extra 383 ive got with a stout saginaw i had built a few years back. its gonna be the weekend cruiser and the "have some fun in" truck. I'd like to paint it flat black as well and straightin up some stuff on the body. I just want it to cruise sonic on friday nights a maybe make a couple passes every once in awhile.

Now the 65 has got some bigger plans. I'd like it to become the daily driver and tow rig. But I'm going to lift it... It's only 2wd right now but ive got the front suspension off an old international laying out in the garage im considering. also i could just lift it and leave it 2wd. I'd like to be able to run some 33's. I'm leaving the color scheme just ironing out some stupid high school mistakes i made...

I'm workin in a local body shop so ive finally got access to decent tools and knowledgable people when it comes to body work. Comments, questions, and advice will all be takin to heart. Please no smack talking though, I'm open to critizism but i'm not stupid. I'm only 18 but ive grown up around rods all my life and i'm one of those people that just likes to turn heads when i pull into somewhere

Stacked78 · 10-19-2009, 11:51 PM

Stacked78 · 10-19-2009, 11:51 PM

just figured out how to make the pics come up

markeb01 · 10-20-2009, 12:16 AM

Good for you. Youth, ambition, and a plan - no telling how much you can accomplish. Both are nice looking rigs, and having the resources of a bodyshop and experienced talent around to get over the rough spots is a real benefit.

I was in the Marines at 18, so I understand being young doesn't mean stupid. I was passing tools in the garage when I was 5 and changing clutches and doing tuneups by myself at 10. I knew more about cars by 15 than most of the adults of my parents generation, and I learned a lot from a couple of old school mechanics.

And welcome from the Northwest!

jgh64pkup · 10-20-2009, 07:39 PM

im likin the 65
check out my build thread im doing pretty much the same thing on my 64 that you are planning on the 63

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Good for you. Youth, ambition, and a plan - no telling how much you can accomplish. Both are nice looking rigs, and having the resources of a bodyshop and experienced talent around to get over the rough spots is a real benefit.

I was in the Marines at 18, so I understand being young doesn't mean stupid. I was passing tools in the garage when I was 5 and changing clutches and doing tuneups by myself at 10. I knew more about cars by 15 than most of the adults of my parents generation, and I learned a lot from a couple of old school mechanics.

And welcome from the Northwest!

wow that sounds just like me im 15 now and know a lot more than most adults around me

drasticwagon · 10-20-2009, 08:14 PM

Keep On Truckin!

Stacked78 · 10-20-2009, 12:32 AM

thanks man, and also thanks for serving. i tried enlisting because i got kicked outta high school but the marines wouldnt take me so i took up plan B and moved out west. i'm goin nuts out here cause every car is solid, im used to the ohio rust

muddpile · 10-20-2009, 12:54 AM

Sounds like you've got a solid plan there, and the means to execute it. Welcome!

**Corts60** · 10-20-2009, 01:14 AM

Welcome aboard! I dig your projects. As you'll find out, most of us have a "couple" projects that get in the way of each other.

That '63 from the field is perfect! Just slam it and put wide whites on her. Good to go!

**DPowers** · 10-20-2009, 11:29 AM

Welcome to the board- being originally from Ohio myself, I can attest to the rust issues. Keep us posted.

Nailz · 10-20-2009, 12:44 PM

Cool to see a young buck who is into the old iron and not a Fast and Furious wanna be. Keep up the good work, the flat black and red looks great.

hill64step · 10-20-2009, 06:50 PM

Welcome! I'm not much older than you lol.

Stacked78 · 10-20-2009, 08:45 PM

so for now ive decided to stick with the 283 in the 63 due to lack of funds and motors still being in ohio... they wont let you take a small block on an airplane as a carry on. so i started tearin into it after work tonight and got the carb off and some other issues sorted out. now its seeing if napa in town has a rebuild kit or order one offline. but for now ill just be tearin her down in the living room in front of the tv. sorry bout the pic quality but ive only got my cell phone for now.

ruffrida2005 · 10-20-2009, 08:52 PM

welcome to the forum and welcome to Texas. Sweet builds you got going on. What town did you end up moving to?

Also if you ever wanna serve you can join the Army. They have a plan where you join and they teach you everything you need to know to get your diploma or GED. It's a thought. If you wanna know some more I can find out some for ya.

But welcome to the site.

Stacked78 · 10-20-2009, 08:58 PM

im livin in Hermliegh, about an hours west of abilene. and yea i actually did get my GED in ohio they told me i had to have a high school diploma if i wanted to enlist. I just left it at that and moved on with my life. The whole high school thing was kinda stupid though, on my part. me and a bunch of buddys were goin huntin after a basketball game so i had my shotgun behind the seat of my truck, chamber open, registered, ammo locked in my toolbox. it got searched because the cops in my town new the 65 and i got arrested on the spot. i was more pissed that when they slammed me my belt buckle scratched the hell out off my paint on my hood. but one night in jail and they let me off with a slap on the wrist. honor student, all ohio soccer player, expelled from high school. thought it was a little comical.

ruffrida2005 · 10-20-2009, 10:10 PM

Sorry to hear about your bad luck. I'm 3 hours south east of Abilene at Fort Hood.

Stacked78 · 10-20-2009, 10:16 PM

damn, well im lookin for some people to ride around with once i get all my stuff together.

ruffrida2005 · 10-20-2009, 10:21 PM

If you go back to the main message board, Go almost down to the bottom till you see texas. There is a lot of us in texas and around your area. I know Dammitmichell is in Abilene. If you get a chance you should come out to Tyler Dec 5-6 for Turkey Drag. It's a good show, but it is like a 5 hour drive for ya.

jgh64pkup · 10-20-2009, 10:23 PM

im in eastland about an hour east of abilene

**Captainfab** · 10-21-2009, 12:57 AM

Welcome to the board

It's inspiring to see someone your age ambitious enough to take on the projects you have. Keep it up and let us know if you run into any problems. There will be someone here to help you figure it out.

jchav62 · 10-21-2009, 09:40 AM

Welcome for Santa Fe, New Mexico!

Keep up the good work...

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-21-2009, 10:56 AM

I have two projects myself. 3 if you count the Mustang I never do anything with, and I am not 18 so the energy is harder to find.

Good Luck with your builds.

Stacked78 · 10-21-2009, 09:04 PM

hey i want to get a rebuild kit for that carb, but honestly i dont know what year it is... someone to me it was a rochester which is what i thought. will all rochester 2bbl kits work or do i need a specific year? i can post more pics if needed. all ive ever dealt with are my beloved quadrajets, everyone knocks um but i love um. any help here would be appreciated. thanks guys

**Captainfab** · 10-22-2009, 12:34 AM

Is there a tag on it with the ID numbers on it? If so you should be able to take those numbers to a good parts store and get a kit for that carb.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stacked78

hey i want to get a rebuild kit for that carb, but honestly i dont know what year it is... someone to me it was a rochester which is what i thought. will all rochester 2bbl kits work or do i need a specific year? i can post more pics if needed. all ive ever dealt with are my beloved quadrajets, everyone knocks um but i love um. any help here would be appreciated. thanks guys

jgh64pkup · 10-22-2009, 05:23 PM

by good he means not autozone or oreillys

10-19-2009, 11:51 PM	#3
Stacked78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hermleigh Texas Posts: 51	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... just figured out how to make the pics come up

10-20-2009, 12:16 AM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... Good for you. Youth, ambition, and a plan - no telling how much you can accomplish. Both are nice looking rigs, and having the resources of a bodyshop and experienced talent around to get over the rough spots is a real benefit. I was in the Marines at 18, so I understand being young doesn't mean stupid. I was passing tools in the garage when I was 5 and changing clutches and doing tuneups by myself at 10. I knew more about cars by 15 than most of the adults of my parents generation, and I learned a lot from a couple of old school mechanics. And welcome from the Northwest!

10-20-2009, 08:14 PM	#6
drasticwagon Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Haslet, Texas Posts: 83	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... Keep On Truckin! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294001

10-20-2009, 12:32 AM	#7
Stacked78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hermleigh Texas Posts: 51	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... thanks man, and also thanks for serving. i tried enlisting because i got kicked outta high school but the marines wouldnt take me so i took up plan B and moved out west. i'm goin nuts out here cause every car is solid, im used to the ohio rust

10-20-2009, 12:54 AM	#8
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... Sounds like you've got a solid plan there, and the means to execute it. Welcome! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

10-19-2009, 11:49 PM	#1
Stacked78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hermleigh Texas Posts: 51	18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... I'm originally from northeastern ohio but I recently relocated to west Texas. I lived her for 2 weeks before i broke down and bought another project... 1963 C-10 Shortbed. 283 with a powerglide. the steering columm look to be out of a late 60's chevy wagon, along with the steering wheel. Its a little rough but for $125.00 from a farmer out of a field, it aint too bad. had to put $75 worth of tires on it to push it home. <a href="http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/Smallblock13/?action=view&current=631.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/Smallblock13/631.jpg" border="0" alt="63 #1"></a> <a href="http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/Smallblock13/?action=view&current=633.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/Smallblock13/633.jpg" border="0" alt="63 #2"></a> Now heres my daily driver since the day i turned 16. 1965 C10, longbed, 355 with a international new process 4 spd. I bought it when i was 13 and have been workin on it since. Its been through a few motor and tranny combinations over the years but it was the only one of its kind in the high school parking lot. I was young and stupid and decided to torch the coils one night so its pretty low, but rides like hell. I painted it in my backyard with a gallon of flat black from the hardware store and it looks pretty good as long as im moving and its at night. <a href="http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/Smallblock13/?action=view&current=the65finsihed.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g132/Smallblock13/the65finsihed.jpg" border="0" alt="the 65#1"></a> As for the 63, im plannin on lowering it and putting in the extra 383 ive got with a stout saginaw i had built a few years back. its gonna be the weekend cruiser and the "have some fun in" truck. I'd like to paint it flat black as well and straightin up some stuff on the body. I just want it to cruise sonic on friday nights a maybe make a couple passes every once in awhile. Now the 65 has got some bigger plans. I'd like it to become the daily driver and tow rig. But I'm going to lift it... It's only 2wd right now but ive got the front suspension off an old international laying out in the garage im considering. also i could just lift it and leave it 2wd. I'd like to be able to run some 33's. I'm leaving the color scheme just ironing out some stupid high school mistakes i made... I'm workin in a local body shop so ive finally got access to decent tools and knowledgable people when it comes to body work. Comments, questions, and advice will all be takin to heart. Please no smack talking though, I'm open to critizism but i'm not stupid. I'm only 18 but ive grown up around rods all my life and i'm one of those people that just likes to turn heads when i pull into somewhere

10-20-2009, 01:14 AM	#9
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... Welcome aboard! I dig your projects. As you'll find out, most of us have a "couple" projects that get in the way of each other. That '63 from the field is perfect! Just slam it and put wide whites on her. Good to go! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

10-20-2009, 11:29 AM	#10
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... Welcome to the board- being originally from Ohio myself, I can attest to the rust issues. Keep us posted.

10-20-2009, 12:44 PM	#11
Nailz Shlong bed club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 83	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... Cool to see a young buck who is into the old iron and not a Fast and Furious wanna be. Keep up the good work, the flat black and red looks great.

10-20-2009, 06:50 PM	#12
hill64step Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 46	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... Welcome! I'm not much older than you lol. __________________ 64 Stepside.. A work in progress..

10-20-2009, 08:45 PM	#13
Stacked78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hermleigh Texas Posts: 51	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... so for now ive decided to stick with the 283 in the 63 due to lack of funds and motors still being in ohio... they wont let you take a small block on an airplane as a carry on. so i started tearin into it after work tonight and got the carb off and some other issues sorted out. now its seeing if napa in town has a rebuild kit or order one offline. but for now ill just be tearin her down in the living room in front of the tv. sorry bout the pic quality but ive only got my cell phone for now.

10-20-2009, 08:52 PM	#14
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... welcome to the forum and welcome to Texas. Sweet builds you got going on. What town did you end up moving to? Also if you ever wanna serve you can join the Army. They have a plan where you join and they teach you everything you need to know to get your diploma or GED. It's a thought. If you wanna know some more I can find out some for ya. But welcome to the site. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

10-20-2009, 08:58 PM	#15
Stacked78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hermleigh Texas Posts: 51	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... im livin in Hermliegh, about an hours west of abilene. and yea i actually did get my GED in ohio they told me i had to have a high school diploma if i wanted to enlist. I just left it at that and moved on with my life. The whole high school thing was kinda stupid though, on my part. me and a bunch of buddys were goin huntin after a basketball game so i had my shotgun behind the seat of my truck, chamber open, registered, ammo locked in my toolbox. it got searched because the cops in my town new the 65 and i got arrested on the spot. i was more pissed that when they slammed me my belt buckle scratched the hell out off my paint on my hood. but one night in jail and they let me off with a slap on the wrist. honor student, all ohio soccer player, expelled from high school. thought it was a little comical.

10-20-2009, 10:10 PM	#16
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... Sorry to hear about your bad luck. I'm 3 hours south east of Abilene at Fort Hood. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

10-20-2009, 10:16 PM	#17
Stacked78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hermleigh Texas Posts: 51	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... damn, well im lookin for some people to ride around with once i get all my stuff together.



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10-20-2009, 10:21 PM	#18
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... If you go back to the main message board, Go almost down to the bottom till you see texas. There is a lot of us in texas and around your area. I know Dammitmichell is in Abilene. If you get a chance you should come out to Tyler Dec 5-6 for Turkey Drag. It's a good show, but it is like a 5 hour drive for ya. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

10-20-2009, 10:23 PM	#19
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... im in eastland about an hour east of abilene __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

10-21-2009, 12:57 AM	#20
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... Welcome to the board It's inspiring to see someone your age ambitious enough to take on the projects you have. Keep it up and let us know if you run into any problems. There will be someone here to help you figure it out. __________________ 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

10-21-2009, 09:40 AM	#21
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... Welcome for Santa Fe, New Mexico! Keep up the good work... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

10-21-2009, 10:56 AM	#22
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... I have two projects myself. 3 if you count the Mustang I never do anything with, and I am not 18 so the energy is harder to find. Good Luck with your builds. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

10-21-2009, 09:04 PM	#23
Stacked78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hermleigh Texas Posts: 51	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... hey i want to get a rebuild kit for that carb, but honestly i dont know what year it is... someone to me it was a rochester which is what i thought. will all rochester 2bbl kits work or do i need a specific year? i can post more pics if needed. all ive ever dealt with are my beloved quadrajets, everyone knocks um but i love um. any help here would be appreciated. thanks guys

10-22-2009, 05:23 PM	#25
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 18 Years Old, And 2 Builds At Once... by good he means not autozone or oreillys __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside Last edited by jgh64pkup; 10-22-2009 at 05:23 PM.

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