64 C10 Stepside "Jaybird"

[bj383ss]

Well I thought I should start a build thread. Here are 2 previous threads to my truck.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544074

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567265

I rebuilt the front and back brakes and got the new shocks on.

I got some 62' Stock 15x6 wheels from forum member 62barnfind. Thanks John



I fired up the sandblaster and got two of them blasted yesterday. My plan is to paint them red.







I ordered a set of Wide Whitewall tires and they are on their way. Can't wait til they get here.

After the wheels are done my next project is rebuilding the front suspension and then pulling the cab glass out cleaning and painting it White and getting new glass and rubber installed.

Bret

[bj383ss]

Yesterday I got the other two wheels blasted. All of them primed and painted.
1 coat of primer. 2 light coats of red and then a final wet coat.









Backside came out better than I thought they it would.


I bought some body supplies. I have more on the way from TCPGlobal


I started on the cab. I am going to be sanding for days. This 80's Enamel paint job is about an 1/8 thick. LOL





I have 2 large dents on the top of the shelf at the back of the roof. Looks like someone dropped 2 bowling balls.







My tires will be here today. Can't wait to get home from work this evening. I plan on getting them mounted tomorrow. Will post pics when they are done.

Bret

[62 Barnfind]

Wheels look good. They are going to look even better with the new tires on them. You were right, you have a lot of sanding to do. What about using stripper to scrap off all that old paint? Just an idea that may make your job easier. Keep it up and the cab will be done before you know it.

[bj383ss]

Thanks John,

The tires arrived today. Man these are the coolest thing I have ever bought. Love that Fedex man. Getting these mounted tomorrow!








Bret

[62 Barnfind]

Cool!

[bj383ss]

Teaser Pics









Bret

[BigMike608]

love the wheels and tires, nice touch!

[62 Barnfind]

Can't wait to see them mounted! They are going to look good.

[Grizz1963]

Liking that Bret.
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[bj383ss]

Thanks Guys. Got the wheels on the truck this morning. WOW what a huge difference they made in the feel and look of the truck. It is much easier to steer now. The wife should have no problem.

Took it for a test drive it rides real smooth. Still couldn't get over how much easier it is to steer.

Now that most of the mechanicals are in good working order. The next project is the interior and new glass and rubber for the cab. Bought all the paint for the truck its on its way. Going to cut the glass out. Sand and paint all of the interior. Put in new floor pans and driver side rocker panel. Paint the top half of the cab white. Then have a new windshield and rubber installed. Also plan on getting all the gauges refreshed, heater controls working, carpet, and a nostalgic stereo that is ipod friendly.



















Thanks for looking.
Bret

[bj383ss]

Pulled the windshield out today. Started stripping everything down. Got the top of dash to the metal and sprayed with some self etching primer. Really enjoyed todays work. The pictures are kinda boring though.

Didn't find hardly any rust. Just a little on the bottom curve of the driver side. I do have 3 pin holes though in the top underneath on the driver side that I will have to cutout. Sorry to the guys in the North.

I'm pretty sure this is the original window seal as all the paint underneath was the white color and red primer underneath.


















Bret

[bj383ss]

Pulled everything out of the cab and dash and started taking it down to the metal. Also pulled the back window out. I went over the entire back, roof and dash with 80 grit paper on my ROS. Was happy without how it came out. So I pulled out my right angle grinder and put a wire cup brush on it. It takes it down to the metal pretty easy but does require some push behind. After about 4 hours of this my arms give out. I got about 1/4 of the top and the back done!





Can't wait til it is all done as all my paint arrived from TCPGlobal today.


I also got an original behind the seat tank and all the parts from Johns66. Thanks again John.




Bret

[62 Barnfind]

Looking good! When I get back I should have mine on the road so i can drive down and see it. So plan something for me to help you with. I should be back from Afganistan in early march.

[bj383ss]

Thanks John. There will definitely be something you can help me with. I hope to have the interior done by then. Can't wait for you to get back.



Bret

[TJ's Chevy]

Looking good! Look forward to watching the progress!

[bj383ss]

Thanks T.J.

Small update I cutout the terrible patch on the drivers side. It wasn't as bad as I thought underneath. Floor pan and rocker panel in my future.







Bret

[62 Barnfind]

That repair really isn't hard if you get the replacement panel. The rocker is easy also if the metal is good under it. You are going to need a spot weld cutter for the rocker. You can get one on line or at Harbor freight. I did mine before I bought one. It would have made the job eiser if I had it. You will also have to shappe the rocker in place one you have it tacked in. Looking good, Good luck with it!

[bj383ss]

Thanks John. I am hoping the metal underneath is good. Don't have the funds right now for the replacement panels. So I will keep chugging on other stuff. I get 2 Xmas bonuses this year so hopefully there will be some truck funds in there.

Here are the 2 panels I plan on buying for both sides. Are these all I need. The kick panel seems fine.

http://www.topbananaparts.com/driver...r-section.html

http://www.topbananaparts.com/driver...ker-panel.html

I got the back wall done and half of the floor. My floor looks like swiss cheese. A bunch of 5/8" drilled. Apparently my BIL didn't know how to measure for the stupid van seats he put in. So he filled all the holes with terrible fiberglass patches.







Also anybody know what the hole in the top right corner of this pic on the hump is for? It looks factory


Bret

[62 Barnfind]

You can weld them up. If you have a spot weld cutter it works great to for metal for holes. Use a piece of metal drill out the metal circle, you will need a maginet to hold it in place. Weld it and then grind it off smooth. Real easy, Good luck

[bj383ss]

Some more progress. Got all of the floor done and the driver side. Still have a little bit on the passenger kick panel and then onto the doors.

I have 35 holes to weld up plus the two holes on the hump.



I have no idea why somebody would cut a hole in the side like this.




Bret

[bj383ss]

I got all the holes in the driver side floor welded up yesterday. 18 altogether. Pics are crappy from my phone. I ordered some sheet metal from Top Banana. I have a 10 day vacation starting Thanksgiving day so hoping to tackle both rockers and floors then.






My wife found another photo of the truck when my father in law bought it in 1981. It has a different rear bumper that wraps around. Glad he changed it. Nice wire wheels too! LOL



Bret

[pdxhall]

Great progress on the interior metal. Good luck on the patching.

[TJ's Chevy]

Truck is looking cool! Like the photo! yeah it does have nice rims in the picture! lol!

[disasterbus]

Originally Posted by bj383ss

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Just read through this thread, looks like you are doing great work, you're really going to have a great truck when you're done. Did a double take when I saw this picture as it looks like the identical twin of my own truck!

[bj383ss]

Originally Posted by disasterbus

Just read through this thread, looks like you are doing great work, you're really going to have a great truck when you're done. Did a double take when I saw this picture as it looks like the identical twin of my own truck!

No Kidding. Nice truck mate.


I worked this morning on the 64' but forgot to take the camera with me. Many of you have probably read of the mess up I had with the 3M seam sealer I used on the roof drip rail. Several areas did not cure properly. So I had to strip a bunch out and go back down to the metal. I did all that even though I was aggravated as hell at it. Hate doing things twice. I got some new epoxy primer down on all the messed up areas. Didn't have enough time for it to cure to put down the new seam sealer. The plan for that is on Thursday. I did do some final body work on the eyebrow above the windshield. I also plan on seam sealing everything thing else around the doors, rockers, windshield, drip rails, cowl area. Any place I think needs it. Once the tube is open its game on as the last one I had I used half of it and it dried up on me.


Came home around 4p and started on Rocketship Mark VI. I have had it glued up for sometime but never had the motivation to turn it. Well it came today. Fully turned and the fins glued on. It is ready for some coats of Poly. I plan to give this one away. Hopefully the recipient will like it.

Chucked up in the Lathe



Main body turned to size.



Shaped and sanded







Fins laid out. I used the template I made for Rocketship Mark IV



Fins all glued on.





I want to thank Rian(Grizz1963) for some much needed positive motivation.