My 64 Project

[Slammed96]

Hey all, figured I would show off my project a bit, not the prettiest thing ever but she's still in the works.
How she sat when I brought her home, fixed a few odds and ends, biggest thing being new front fenders. Now I'm waiting on money and space before tearing into it.
The eventual plan is to get the body fixed up, swap the frame for the one out of the 66 roller I also have, and pop in a 5.3 and T56. May also go a bit lower with it as well

[kingsolver72]

I really dig your truck. Nice stance.
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[Slammed96]

Thanks, think I may come down a bit in the front though. The huge fender gap bugs me. Second pic is a photoshop, inspiration to keep building.

[Slammed96]

A little update on this project. Ended up trading the C10 for a 66 GMC short wide custom cab. Here are a few shots of the truck when I got it.
Pulled it out, cleaned it up, and threw some new wheels on it.

[Slammed96]

Moved to a new place that has a garage, meaning the GMC could make it out of storage and progress could be made.
Started cleaning out the interior. The seats ended up in the trash.
Also swapped out the front fenders for some in better shape.

[Slammed96]

Got some small stuff knocked out. Picked up a bumper and got it hung. Also found a new bulb for the headlight.
Swapped out the steering column for a nicer setup that i had laying around.

[Slammed96]

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[Slammed96]

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[Warrens69GMC]

I think there is a 10 minute limit to edit the posts.

[Slammed96]

Need to get this thread back up to speed. A lot has changed in a short time. Since the last update, got the front end updated with 73-87 a arms, drop spindles, and some lowering springs. The rear end got a flip and I also removed a few overload springs from the leaf pack.

[Slammed96]

The engine and trans finally got set down in the truck, everything lines up and fits perfectly. Also went and picked up a donor parts truck for a few parts. Personally I think patina teal is the best color for these trucks.

[Slammed96]

Moved the truck to a shop while moving to a new house and ended up losing out a ton of potential work time on it. I did build a new grille for it out of boredom, and got a few small odds and ends done when it returned home.

[Slammed96]

Finally got her all together and had a chance to drive out to greaserama this fall. Sadly that was about all the road time she got. Currently the truck is back in the shop having some transmission issues worked out. Once it's done, plans are to replace the floors, raise the bed floor, and notch the rear end. Waiting for it to return while working on a high hump section for the cab.

[Lil Loafer]

Sweet truck! I love mags on a lowered truck

[LostMy65]

Rad looking.
I really like the stance

[MikeN]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Rad looking.
I really like the stance

Love your truck! Do you know the width and back spacing on your rear wheels? I'm wondering if 275-60R15 drag radials will fit on the rear of my 64 C10 with 3" lowering springs at the rear. I've got a pair of 15" x 8" rally wheels - I think the back spacing is 4.5".

[Slammed96]

Originally Posted by MikeN

Love your truck! Do you know the width and back spacing on your rear wheels? I'm wondering if 275-60R15 drag radials will fit on the rear of my 64 C10 with 3" lowering springs at the rear. I've got a pair of 15" x 8" rally wheels - I think the back spacing is 4.5".

I'd have to check the back spacing on these wheels, but I've got that exact size tire on there now and it didnt rub anywhere aside from one of the wheel arches that was dented in, and even then it wasn't too bad. I think you should be good to fit on your truck.

[MikeN]

Thanks man! Again, great truck you have there, and I love what you've done with it.

[Slammed96]

Originally Posted by MikeN

Thanks man! Again, great truck you have there, and I love what you've done with it.

Thanks man! Ill definitely be posting more pictures as progress gets made!

[Slammed96]

Thanks guys! Really hoping I don't lose much of my rake when I notch the rear. The rockabilly hotrod look has kinda grown on me.

[Mack B]

Originally Posted by Slammed96

Thanks guys! Really hoping I don't lose much of my rake when I notch the rear. The rockabilly hotrod look has kinda grown on me.

I love the stance! Do you mind sharing what size tires you have front and rear?

[Slammed96]

Originally Posted by Mack B

I love the stance! Do you mind sharing what size tires you have front and rear?

Thanks man! They're 215/70/15s up front and 275/60/15s in the rear. I need to massage the rear fenders just a hair because they rub slightly, but otherwise they fit great.

[Slammed96]

Picked up a pretty solid chevy cab from a few hours south of me the other day. The plan is to try and use the sheet metal I can, and attempt to repair some of the rust on my truck. Looking through a lot of build threads, I've noticed that about 90% of you guys are pulling the cab to do floor work. Am I in for a world of hurt if I try and do this with the cab still on the truck?

[63gm]

I think it’s a lot easier to pull the cab but would depend how extensive the metal work is if your just changing a couple floor panels it’s probab not worth it. But if your like me and the floor was rotted along with most of the cab supports and rocker panels etc I would pull it just my opinion
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[Slammed96]

Originally Posted by 63gm

I think it’s a lot easier to pull the cab but would depend how extensive the metal work is if your just changing a couple floor panels it’s probab not worth it. But if your like me and the floor was rotted along with most of the cab supports and rocker panels etc I would pull it just my opinion
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My supports are surprisingly solid on here. I plan to pull the rockers and repair/replace them, as well as both footwells in the floor, and the trans tunnel. Otherwise the only real trick I've got is the cab corners. If I had to do supports I would definitely pull it.