Christine 64' long bed build.

[Mater/10]

Hey guys!

Just picked up this 1964 big back glass c10 custom for 950$. she runs and drives but needs a few things. Shes got a late model 10 bolt in the rear (dose not fit right at all) a target 350 small block and i believe a turbo 350 trans. Solid truck a little rust but not enough to care just yet. This is my First Truck that ill be driving "legally" lol. As far as plans go not to sure what im gonna do just yet. but will update as i progress!

[1963c-10]

Welcome and nice find. The "smash hit" grill guard is an awesome find....they do not pop up very often. The 64 looks to be nicely optioned too. Im looking forward to more pics and progress.

[Mater/10]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Welcome and nice find. The "smash hit" grill guard is an awesome find....they do not pop up very often. The 64 looks to be nicely optioned too. Im looking forward to more pics and progress.

Thanks bud! Im debating the Grill guard not sure yet. i like it but i dont like it haha. Ill be sure to update it every week as i can!

[1963c-10]

Id take a look at the panhard bar they rigged up. Normally they run straight across from the frame to the rear end. Seems the previous owner just bent one to work. They are kind of important as they keep the rear end centered. Just a thought

[Lowl!f3]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Id take a look at the panhard bar they rigged up. Normally they run straight across from the frame to the rear end. Seems the previous owner just bent one to work. They are kind of important as they keep the rear end centered. Just a thought

I'll bent it either was bent because it wasn't installed properly. Or like you say it was bent to clear the chunk.
Anyway, I would use a watts link instead of a pan hard bar. Unless I was going to stay stock. Watts links work way better at keeping the rear strait.
And they are not bad in price from here. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Watts-...FahDMgodj2oAQQ

Example of how it works.
http://image.circletrack.com/f/chass...watts_link.jpg

[Mater/10]

We noticed that. the whole rear end is wrong, its more to one side then the other. i plan of replacing it all soon as i find a replacement 6 lug axle and bar. Thanks for the point out though happy to know someones lookin out for me haha.

[1963c-10]

No problem. You should be able to find a donar 12 bolt fairly easy. 63 & 64 were 17 spline axles and hard to find. They went to 30 spline in 65 and were used well into the 80's at least that I know of and parts are still available through multiple vendors for the 30 splines.

Also... a pretty big texas crowd here. check out the regional forums on the 67-72 main page and you can probably source one pretty easy there.

Multiple places also sell the adjustable panhard bars or tracking bars.

[Mater/10]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

No problem. You should be able to find a donar 12 bolt fairly easy. 63 & 64 were 17 spline axles and hard to find. They went to 30 spline in 65 and were used well into the 80's at least that I know of and parts are still available through multiple vendors for the 30 splines.

Also... a pretty big texas crowd here. check out the regional forums on the 67-72 main page and you can probably source one pretty easy there.

Multiple places also sell the adjustable panhard bars or tracking bars.

Thats a great idea bud i might just do that, lots of kind folks here im sure we can find somthing with in my range. Thanks for the 17/30 spline heads up

[1963c-10]

No problem. The rear end you have will work if there are no issues with it, I'd just get an adjustable track bar.

[NEWFISHER]

Nice score. The cattle guard is awesome! I'm diggin the under dash a/c unit too!

[Mater/10]

Thanks guys, I may look into a watts link set up thanks for the suggestion that may just be easier! UPDATE!: Last night i tore the carpet and 2 layer seat covers out to find the Original Interior!! In Great shape seat needs a little cleaning and it has a little wear but nothing major Floor mats EXCELLENT! also pulled the guard off lastnight and sold it to make a little extra coin for the truck.

[Mater/10]

Im debating hot rodding it with body work paint engine and all or just leaving her like she is clear coating and lowering.

[Mater/10]

Also Debating, I have a 71' c10 front end ( suspension, Crossmember etc.) its the 5 lug set up so i could convert this truck to disk 5 lug. then id just have to re adjust the rear axle and do the watt set up ?

[rusty76]

Pretty neat truck. I spy a lot of cool stuff. Wished you'd kept the cattle herder and slammed the truck with it. Truck has some really cool stuff. I bet you'll have a lot of fun with this one.

[pdxhall]

Welcome to the site. It looks like you've got a nice truck to start with. Good luck. One thing I'd like to add is if you decide you don't want that floor mat, they also go for big dollars for originals in excellent shape.

[Mater/10]

After a discussion with my parents i am keeping the cattle guard. and will be putting it back on as of tomorrow.

[Mater/10]

UPDATE!
shined up the front chrome, and started making my list of parts she needs to be a driver.
also debating a 5 lug disk swap all suggestions are appreciated!




Can you see the difference ? used a little clr but not alot, just wanted to clean it up a bit haha.

[Mater/10]

Is this a factory a/c truck or dealer installed ?

[NEWFISHER]

Dealer or aftermarket. Mark IV, Sears, Fridgedaire etc they had several ones to install. I'm in the process of retrofitting one into mine next week.

Good save Mom and Dad on the gaurd. Those things are too cooland getting harder to find. Not many open ranges in the Northwest, so I don't see any up here. Id throw one on mine just to be different

[Mater/10]

UPDATE! Pulled out the crappy mismatched 5 lug 10 bolt. and worked an even trade for a 69' 12 bolt 6 lug.











and the most updated pic it resting on a set of 51' ford tires haha...not like it needed em anyway right?

[Mater/10]

Re-Installed the "Smash hit" before i pulled the rear axle.

[TJ's Chevy]

Making good progress!

[Mater/10]

Thanks Bud! Next Project is Brakes! i need to get ahold of a drum/drum master cylinder and ill be cherry!

[timmytimm3]

Coming along! If you are not planning on lowering it I would find a nice used panhard bar setup (I threw mine away). If you are lowering it would look into an updated panhard bar setup rather than the watts link. It's more simple and unless you are going to be autocrossing and driving it really hard you won't notice a difference.

The longer and more parallel to the ground the better.

Porterbuilt http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.com/?p=274

No Limit http://www.nolimit.net/products#!/~/...47&id=26244500

Love the avatar man!

[Mater/10]

Haha Thanks bud! Ill take your advice and just keep the panhard bar set up for now, Tonight im going to pick up the new axle and hope to have it under the truck Saturday.

Thanks haha Varsity Blues is My Favorite movie by far. it takes me back to 6 man friday night football!

Soon to come: Lots of Body work , Engine Maintenance, full set of steelies! and Possibly a Disk swap!