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rudyyloverboiii · 11-27-2016, 01:07 AM

Hey yall. Long time lurker aswell. I have been wanting to start my own build thread for future help.I will finally start it. Rookie here n I have learned a lot from all of you guys. So thanks to u all, and here is my way of trial n error. Maybe one will learn from my mistakes.

I wanted this truck to do my errands for my home but it seems to b a little more now.

Purchased this 64 c20 2 years ago in san bernardino for $600. Needed a radiator, battery, n the steering wheel had play.

rudyyloverboiii · 11-27-2016, 01:12 AM

Got a radiator and a battery n tested the engine to see if it ran. Added a thermostat to the neck.

rudyyloverboiii · 11-27-2016, 01:16 AM

Motor cranked n ran!!!
Next thing to do was get the steering snug n safe...thanks to captain fab n all of u I decided to add power steering. Boy was it tough. First Lil bump on the road. Got the setup from a 78 c10.

rudyyloverboiii · 11-27-2016, 01:23 AM

Since my truck has a 292 inline 6. I have learned it is merely impossible to find power steering brackets. I tried the 250 i6 ones from the car and truck shop in oc and they didnt work

rudyyloverboiii · 11-27-2016, 01:24 AM

here are the brackets

rudyyloverboiii · 11-27-2016, 01:26 AM

welded the sleeve for the steering column

**pimpston65** · 11-27-2016, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudyyloverboiii

here are the brackets

do you still have the old ps brackets?

rudyyloverboiii · 11-27-2016, 01:54 AM

Got everything back and let the truck sit a few days. Got it fired up and somn had caught fire under the dash....I smelled smoke so i shut it off and had a bunch of wires that were burnt due to a lot of bare wires just taped....

rudyyloverboiii · 11-27-2016, 02:04 AM

My cousin and I tried cutting and splicing the cables n it did not work. I got annoyed and just ripped it all out and got a whole new harness for the dash and fuse box.

ryanv70c10 · 11-27-2016, 02:13 AM

Nice progress man coming along great!

**Palf70Step** · 11-27-2016, 06:18 AM

Nice looking work.

rudyyloverboiii · 11-27-2016, 02:01 PM

thank you guys for the kind words...

added turn signals n off i went.

rudyyloverboiii · 11-27-2016, 02:05 PM

Got my white walls

bumper n grill painted white

rudyyloverboiii · 11-27-2016, 02:08 PM

Drove it to my friends house and he was excited to see this beast.
He said his dad had one like this back in Long Island

rudyyloverboiii · 11-27-2016, 02:14 PM

In this block they have speed bumps since people haul butt and only the elderly live in this area. My friend was excited to drive it. He then puts it in gear and my truck starts to smoke. Im thinking like crap. The engine didnt last me long.
I go to see the truck still running why my friend wasnt moving. I says, "dude u still have the parking break!" he laughed and took it off and hauled butt. He then manages to hit the speed bumps and my spare tire holder comes off that was tied down with a cable that i didnt even know. Half the bed shifted cus it too was not bolted down. haha

rusty76 · 11-27-2016, 02:23 PM

Cool truck.

**Palf70Step** · 12-10-2016, 09:10 AM

You are making some good progress. The green is much nicer than the pumpkin.

11-27-2016, 01:07 AM	#1
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. Hey yall. Long time lurker aswell. I have been wanting to start my own build thread for future help.I will finally start it. Rookie here n I have learned a lot from all of you guys. So thanks to u all, and here is my way of trial n error. Maybe one will learn from my mistakes. I wanted this truck to do my errands for my home but it seems to b a little more now. Purchased this 64 c20 2 years ago in san bernardino for $600. Needed a radiator, battery, n the steering wheel had play. Attached Images

11-27-2016, 01:12 AM	#2
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. Got a radiator and a battery n tested the engine to see if it ran. Added a thermostat to the neck. Attached Images

11-27-2016, 01:16 AM	#3
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. Motor cranked n ran!!! Next thing to do was get the steering snug n safe...thanks to captain fab n all of u I decided to add power steering. Boy was it tough. First Lil bump on the road. Got the setup from a 78 c10. Attached Images

11-27-2016, 01:23 AM	#4
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. Since my truck has a 292 inline 6. I have learned it is merely impossible to find power steering brackets. I tried the 250 i6 ones from the car and truck shop in oc and they didnt work Last edited by rudyyloverboiii; 11-27-2016 at 01:48 AM.

11-27-2016, 01:24 AM	#5
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. here are the brackets Attached Images Last edited by rudyyloverboiii; 11-27-2016 at 01:46 AM.

11-27-2016, 01:26 AM	#6
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. welded the sleeve for the steering column Attached Images Last edited by rudyyloverboiii; 11-27-2016 at 01:45 AM.

11-27-2016, 01:54 AM	#8
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. Got everything back and let the truck sit a few days. Got it fired up and somn had caught fire under the dash....I smelled smoke so i shut it off and had a bunch of wires that were burnt due to a lot of bare wires just taped.... Last edited by rudyyloverboiii; 11-27-2016 at 02:02 AM.

11-27-2016, 02:04 AM	#9
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. My cousin and I tried cutting and splicing the cables n it did not work. I got annoyed and just ripped it all out and got a whole new harness for the dash and fuse box. Attached Images

11-27-2016, 02:13 AM	#10
ryanv70c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Mateo Posts: 199	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. Nice progress man coming along great!

11-27-2016, 06:18 AM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,751	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. Nice looking work. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-27-2016, 02:01 PM	#12
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. thank you guys for the kind words... added turn signals n off i went. Attached Images

11-27-2016, 02:05 PM	#13
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. Got my white walls bumper n grill painted white Attached Images

11-27-2016, 02:08 PM	#14
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. Drove it to my friends house and he was excited to see this beast. He said his dad had one like this back in Long Island Attached Images

11-27-2016, 02:14 PM	#15
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. In this block they have speed bumps since people haul butt and only the elderly live in this area. My friend was excited to drive it. He then puts it in gear and my truck starts to smoke. Im thinking like crap. The engine didnt last me long. I go to see the truck still running why my friend wasnt moving. I says, "dude u still have the parking break!" he laughed and took it off and hauled butt. He then manages to hit the speed bumps and my spare tire holder comes off that was tied down with a cable that i didnt even know. Half the bed shifted cus it too was not bolted down. haha

11-27-2016, 02:23 PM	#16
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12-10-2016, 09:10 AM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,751	Re: Was suppose to be a home depot hauler. You are making some good progress. The green is much nicer than the pumpkin. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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