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frmula505 · 06-29-2009, 11:19 AM

I just bought a 60 Chevy short /narrow Pick up. It is a little rough. I Know I have a 59 Fleetside build thread in the 47-59 board. But since that is more of a high dollar build, I kind of put it on the back burners. This truck(the 60), is running a Mr Goodwrench Vortek engine with a Holly 600. Saginaw 4speed, and the original rear (super low geared, have to change). Here is what it looked like when I first got it.

The first thing I did was replace the newer hood with the proper 1960 hood.

As you can see in the second picture I already welded the rust on the doors and fenders.

next it was the rockers and floor boards. these had to be replaced with new parts.

I got one rocker installed, will update as I continue.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-29-2009, 11:49 AM

You move fast... good for you.

frmula505 · 06-29-2009, 12:06 PM

Not that fast, I've had it for about a month. I just ordered new cab corners and rear bed steps. I tried to fix the small holes in the cab corners, there was no good metal to weld to. Good thing parts a pretty cheap for these trucks.

**Captainfab** · 06-29-2009, 01:28 PM

Welcome to the dark side as we call it.

I see you installed the outer rocker first.....I've been doing that last. I'm curious to see how the floors and inner rockers go for you doing it this way.

frmula505 · 06-29-2009, 01:43 PM

The inner and outer are installed together (boxed in as in pic if you look closely). I installed them first to give me something to weld the floorboard to. The rockers are a direct replacement, while the floorboards have to be trimmed to fit. I don't see how you could do it the other way around. I actually completed the both sides just no pictures yet.

protrash64 · 06-29-2009, 03:42 PM

Nice work frmula505. Glad to see yet another 60-66 goin here. Got a link to your fleetside build? Im a huge fan of the 58-59 fleetsides.

MacAttack · 06-29-2009, 04:35 PM

Great start - and WELCOME to the loony bin!

Mac.

**Corts60** · 06-29-2009, 09:44 PM

Kick a*s! Glad to see you put the Eyebrow hood back on!

frmula505 · 07-06-2009, 09:42 AM

Here is the link to my fleetside build
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746
I finished the flood boards. I used the trim style floor pieces. I used the original mounts section and just covered it with the new parts (the mount section wasn't rusted bad) I cut off the bad metal, the coated what was left with Eastwood rust stabilizer before I tacked the patches on. Then used seam sealer to finish it up.

I found a little more rust on the hood. Welded that up and did some body work.

Got one of the fenders almost ready.

I haven't got the cab corners in yet, thats next.

frmula505 · 08-17-2009, 09:05 AM

Got a little more work done this weekend. Finally got the cab corners fixed. Welded just enough to fix the rust ( stayed with a lot of new steel that wont go to waste). Found some lead work that had been done on the passenger side.

Here is after the initial body work. Still needs the final blocking and to clean up the bottom edge.

Also found a little rust on the rear fender when I removed the stepside.

jchav62 · 08-17-2009, 09:11 AM

Looking good Jose! We are expecting a package of door patch panels this evening. Ever done door patches?

**ChiefRocka** · 08-17-2009, 09:18 AM

Nice man....

frmula505 · 08-17-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

Looking good Jose! We are expecting a package of door patch panels this evening. Ever done door patches?

I repaired both my doors with doner metal.

**Corts60** · 08-17-2009, 10:55 PM

Man, those cab corners are flawless. Excellent work!

joe231 · 08-17-2009, 10:59 PM

Nice work!!!

frmula505 · 08-20-2009, 08:47 AM

A little spare time after work yesterday. Got the lower rear fender (rust ) repaired

And put together the chrome grill I found on line. I found the grill and headlight bezels at a truck junk yard in MN. I replaced the headlamp adjusters on my old headlamp assemblies. I haven't decided what color to go with the center bars. Either silver (stock color) or the color I'm painting the truck.

MacAttack · 08-20-2009, 09:36 AM

Excellent welding work and flawless finish.

frmula505 · 08-26-2009, 09:49 AM

Got some work done these last couple of days. I started on the area below the rear window. Boy did it have a lot of dents. 50 years of work will do it.

With this, and all the sanding and dings around the grill opening. It looks like my cab is ready. (except for the small ding I found at the center of my hood Where the chevy emblem goes)

I have the three cowl pieces sealed and ready also.

jchav62 · 08-26-2009, 10:03 AM

Nice work!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-26-2009, 10:11 AM

Looking good.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 08-26-2009, 12:21 PM

Boy does that bring back memories....
Still gotta take care of my doors!

Nice work!!!!!
Keep us Posted!

monolith · 08-26-2009, 03:14 PM

Damn nice truck!

Nice skills as well!

Every time I see one of those early Chevy snorkel hoods, I like them more and more.

c10addict · 08-26-2009, 05:37 PM

Watchin this one come together..

1Bad62Pro/Street · 08-26-2009, 05:44 PM

Yep.............
She's coming along good......
She could be here soon frmula505..............

YouTube - 1960 chevy drag truck

NF65Fleetside · 08-26-2009, 07:50 PM

daym you do work fast! look'n good!

06-29-2009, 11:19 AM	#1
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	My 60 Chevy Shop truck build I just bought a 60 Chevy short /narrow Pick up. It is a little rough. I Know I have a 59 Fleetside build thread in the 47-59 board. But since that is more of a high dollar build, I kind of put it on the back burners. This truck(the 60), is running a Mr Goodwrench Vortek engine with a Holly 600. Saginaw 4speed, and the original rear (super low geared, have to change). Here is what it looked like when I first got it. The first thing I did was replace the newer hood with the proper 1960 hood. As you can see in the second picture I already welded the rust on the doors and fenders. next it was the rockers and floor boards. these had to be replaced with new parts. I got one rocker installed, will update as I continue. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project

06-29-2009, 11:49 AM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build You move fast... good for you. __________________ "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

06-29-2009, 12:06 PM	#3
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Not that fast, I've had it for about a month. I just ordered new cab corners and rear bed steps. I tried to fix the small holes in the cab corners, there was no good metal to weld to. Good thing parts a pretty cheap for these trucks. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project

06-29-2009, 01:28 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Welcome to the dark side as we call it. I see you installed the outer rocker first.....I've been doing that last. I'm curious to see how the floors and inner rockers go for you doing it this way. __________________ 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

06-29-2009, 01:43 PM	#5
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build The inner and outer are installed together (boxed in as in pic if you look closely). I installed them first to give me something to weld the floorboard to. The rockers are a direct replacement, while the floorboards have to be trimmed to fit. I don't see how you could do it the other way around. I actually completed the both sides just no pictures yet. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project

06-29-2009, 03:42 PM	#6
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Nice work frmula505. Glad to see yet another 60-66 goin here. Got a link to your fleetside build? Im a huge fan of the 58-59 fleetsides. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

06-29-2009, 04:35 PM	#7
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Great start - and WELCOME to the loony bin! Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

06-29-2009, 09:44 PM	#8
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Kick as! Glad to see you put the Eyebrow hood back on! __________________ 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)

07-06-2009, 09:42 AM	#9
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Here is the link to my fleetside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 I finished the flood boards. I used the trim style floor pieces. I used the original mounts section and just covered it with the new parts (the mount section wasn't rusted bad) I cut off the bad metal, the coated what was left with Eastwood rust stabilizer before I tacked the patches on. Then used seam sealer to finish it up. I found a little more rust on the hood. Welded that up and did some body work. Got one of the fenders almost ready. I haven't got the cab corners in yet, thats next. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project

08-17-2009, 09:05 AM	#10
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Got a little more work done this weekend. Finally got the cab corners fixed. Welded just enough to fix the rust ( stayed with a lot of new steel that wont go to waste). Found some lead work that had been done on the passenger side. Here is after the initial body work. Still needs the final blocking and to clean up the bottom edge. Also found a little rust on the rear fender when I removed the stepside. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project Last edited by frmula505; 08-17-2009 at 11:54 AM.

08-17-2009, 09:11 AM	#11
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Looking good Jose! We are expecting a package of door patch panels this evening. Ever done door patches? __________________ 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

08-17-2009, 09:18 AM	#12
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Nice man.... __________________ 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!"

08-17-2009, 10:55 PM	#14
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Man, those cab corners are flawless. Excellent work! __________________ 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)

08-17-2009, 10:59 PM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Nice work!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-20-2009, 08:47 AM	#16
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build A little spare time after work yesterday. Got the lower rear fender (rust ) repaired And put together the chrome grill I found on line. I found the grill and headlight bezels at a truck junk yard in MN. I replaced the headlamp adjusters on my old headlamp assemblies. I haven't decided what color to go with the center bars. Either silver (stock color) or the color I'm painting the truck. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project



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08-20-2009, 09:36 AM	#17
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Excellent welding work and flawless finish. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

08-26-2009, 09:49 AM	#18
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Got some work done these last couple of days. I started on the area below the rear window. Boy did it have a lot of dents. 50 years of work will do it. With this, and all the sanding and dings around the grill opening. It looks like my cab is ready. (except for the small ding I found at the center of my hood Where the chevy emblem goes) I have the three cowl pieces sealed and ready also. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project

08-26-2009, 10:03 AM	#19
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Nice 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

08-26-2009, 10:11 AM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Looking good. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-26-2009, 12:21 PM	#21
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Boy does that bring back memories.... Still gotta take care of my doors! Nice work!!!!! Keep us Posted! __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

08-26-2009, 03:14 PM	#22
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Damn nice truck! Nice skills as well! Every time I see one of those early Chevy snorkel hoods, I like them more and more. __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger

08-26-2009, 05:37 PM	#23
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build Watchin this one come together.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

08-26-2009, 07:50 PM	#25
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: My 60 Chevy Shop truck build daym you do work fast! look'n good!

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