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mano · 05-04-2012, 08:36 AM

Here is a new project I have been working on over winter.

**ChiefRocka** · 05-04-2012, 09:12 AM

Very nice !!

Is that OG paint ??

mano · 05-04-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Very nice !!

Is that OG paint ??

Thanks guys, some of the paint is I think. But most of it is a late 70s paint job. Truck was in storage for 30 some years. It still had dry rotted tires from the 70s when i bought it off a 70 year old man.

I completely rebuilt the front susp, all new control arm bushing & shafts, ball joint etc. New drop spins, disc brakes, corvette master etc. full air ride with firestone bags, cpp C notch,shocks, trac bar etc. 350/ 350 trans.

Still need to button a few things up but I got to pull it out of the garage yesterday & go up & down the street. Can't wait to get it on the road.

hopped up · 05-04-2012, 09:18 AM

damn ! i like that, very nice
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1963c-10 · 05-04-2012, 09:50 AM

Nice looking 64. Love the stance.

mano · 05-04-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Nice looking 64. Love the stance.

Thanks for the compliments. It was a lot of work. Even got to make a trip to the hospital for stiches, lol.

Malibob · 05-04-2012, 11:50 AM

You said button up. LOL

I can tell you from experience every detail of the work he has done has been under a microscope. I have never seen so much attention to detail on everything (even the things that dont matter) I cannot tell you how much has been gone over on this truck and how many times I was called about it. Everything from running the lines to fittings to the notch has been done meticulously. I just cant wait to see the damn thing on the road already. Come on Mano, so you almost lost a finger, get off your boat and get this thing done! LOL

**grumpy** · 05-04-2012, 11:57 AM

Me too...

I have 838 txt messages between us about this truck. Even mention of sending it to the crusher....

Just bustin on ya Frank
Came out great!
Now paint that insert!....

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mano · 05-05-2012, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by **grumpy**

Me too...

I have 838 txt messages between us about this truck. Even mention of sending it to the crusher....

Just bustin on ya Frank
Came out great!
Now paint that insert!....

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Well Tim I guess your right, he has been baeting my ear for the last five months to paint the wheels black!!! I have pretty torn betweeen red, cream, & new smoothies & shannon caps. The funny part was I just mounted the wheels for mock up & popped the caps on. Funny how that works out.

mano · 05-16-2012, 05:01 PM

Well I got it on the road & it rides & drives sweet. Last pic is me & malibob at a local cruise.

mano · 05-04-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Malibob

You said button up. LOL

I can tell you from experience every detail of the work he has done has been under a microscope. I have never seen so much attention to detail on everything (even the things that dont matter) I cannot tell you how much has been gone over on this truck and how many times I was called about it. Everything from running the lines to fittings to the notch has been done meticulously. I just cant wait to see the damn thing on the road already. Come on Mano, so you almost lost a finger, get off your boat and get this thing done! LOL

You & Tim are killing me. I know I get a little carried away when building something. I just like my stuff done right. Thanks for taking the ear beatings.

DRTYRAT30 · 05-04-2012, 12:14 PM

Very nice truck man, it looks great. I would love to come up on a deal like that....

mano · 05-04-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

Very nice truck man, it looks great. I would love to come up on a deal like that....

Thanks Jesse I love your truck its kick ass. Loved your build thread.

**jocko** · 05-04-2012, 10:11 PM

ok, I'll assume the pics of the above mentioned work are being posted as I type!!

Can't wait to see. Really REALLY like your truck, perfect stance, wheels/tires, faded paint, the whole enchilada. Perfect. Especially like the mirrors. Ihonestly wish these later model mirrors were original for 60-66's. I think they look great on our year trucks.
Wow, best new truck I've seen in some time, can't wait to see more! VERY cool.

plainred65 · 05-04-2012, 10:47 PM

Beautiful truck Mano! Ever make it to shows down my way?

mano · 05-04-2012, 11:07 PM

wow im glad everyone likes it I planed on painting the wheels red & putting on same size tires whit wide whites. I dunno maybe better leave them black with no whites. Save 900 buck lol. I dont have many build pics but I see what I have,

plainred65 · 05-04-2012, 11:16 PM

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wow im glad everyone likes it I planed on painting the wheels red & putting on same size tires whit wide whites. I dunno maybe better leave them black with no whites. Save 900 buck lol. I dont have many build pics but I see what I have,

I think that would look great, but I wouldn't touch it myself. Can always do that later if you need a change.

mano · 05-05-2012, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by plainred65

Beautiful truck Mano! Ever make it to shows down my way?

I do try to make it down for the Beaver cruise & beaver falls cruise. The Beaver cruise is the best cruise of the year. But It always seems to be on the week I go on vaction. Im sure you have seen my other truck I either drive this down or my super sport chevelle.

**jocko** · 05-04-2012, 11:47 PM

i agree - you already have the wheels n tires perfect. no need to go crazy with it now...

Just kidding - either way would like cool, but I like the wheel tire combo just like you have it. I'm partial to 59 impala poverty caps... but have seen the ones you have before on some trucks and they look great. Nova caps?

hopped up · 05-05-2012, 12:09 AM

Dont change the wheels!! Looks great as is
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64shortc10 · 05-05-2012, 05:51 AM

That thing looks clean! Very nice! I like the wheels too!
Tony from Norcal
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coulter · 05-05-2012, 06:06 AM

dam that looks good!!!! love that stance

gimmy 64 · 05-16-2012, 06:27 PM

saw this on e-bay did you sell or pull add it was only on for one day i think?

plainred65 · 05-16-2012, 06:38 PM

I really like the contrast between the different wheel/tire choices.

**grumpy** · 05-16-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gimmy 64

saw this on e-bay did you sell or pull add it was only on for one day i think?

05-04-2012, 08:36 AM	#1
mano Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 198	Trying to finish up a winter project Here is a new project I have been working on over winter.

05-04-2012, 09:12 AM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project Very nice !! Is that OG paint ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

05-04-2012, 09:18 AM	#4
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project damn ! i like that, very nice Posted via Mobile Device

05-04-2012, 09:50 AM	#5
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project Nice looking 64. Love the stance. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

05-04-2012, 11:50 AM	#7
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project You said button up. LOL I can tell you from experience every detail of the work he has done has been under a microscope. I have never seen so much attention to detail on everything (even the things that dont matter) I cannot tell you how much has been gone over on this truck and how many times I was called about it. Everything from running the lines to fittings to the notch has been done meticulously. I just cant wait to see the damn thing on the road already. Come on Mano, so you almost lost a finger, get off your boat and get this thing done! LOL __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

05-04-2012, 11:57 AM	#8
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project Me too... I have 838 txt messages between us about this truck. Even mention of sending it to the crusher.... Just bustin on ya Frank Came out great! Now paint that insert!.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tim Road Hounds

05-16-2012, 05:01 PM	#10
mano Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 198	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project Well I got it on the road & it rides & drives sweet. Last pic is me & malibob at a local cruise.

05-04-2012, 12:14 PM	#12
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project Very nice truck man, it looks great. I would love to come up on a deal like that....

05-04-2012, 10:11 PM	#14
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project ok, I'll assume the pics of the above mentioned work are being posted as I type!! Can't wait to see. Really REALLY like your truck, perfect stance, wheels/tires, faded paint, the whole enchilada. Perfect. Especially like the mirrors. Ihonestly wish these later model mirrors were original for 60-66's. I think they look great on our year trucks. Wow, best new truck I've seen in some time, can't wait to see more! VERY cool.

05-04-2012, 10:47 PM	#15
plainred65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beaver, Pa. Posts: 197	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project Beautiful truck Mano! Ever make it to shows down my way?

05-04-2012, 11:07 PM	#16
mano Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 198	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project wow im glad everyone likes it I planed on painting the wheels red & putting on same size tires whit wide whites. I dunno maybe better leave them black with no whites. Save 900 buck lol. I dont have many build pics but I see what I have,

05-04-2012, 11:47 PM	#19
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project i agree - you already have the wheels n tires perfect. no need to go crazy with it now... Just kidding - either way would like cool, but I like the wheel tire combo just like you have it. I'm partial to 59 impala poverty caps... but have seen the ones you have before on some trucks and they look great. Nova caps?

05-05-2012, 12:09 AM	#20
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project Dont change the wheels!! Looks great as is Posted via Mobile Device

05-05-2012, 05:51 AM	#21
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project That thing looks clean! Very nice! I like the wheels too! Tony from Norcal Posted via Mobile Device

05-05-2012, 06:06 AM	#22
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project dam that looks good!!!! love that stance __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918



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05-16-2012, 06:27 PM	#23
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project saw this on e-bay did you sell or pull add it was only on for one day i think?

05-16-2012, 06:38 PM	#24
plainred65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beaver, Pa. Posts: 197	Re: Trying to finish up a winter project I really like the contrast between the different wheel/tire choices.

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