Hey Guys need alittle help on looking at a 64 Panel. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BarryB · 11-22-2007, 08:02 PM

Like stated, I have an opportunity to get a 64 Chevy Panel. I am curious of where I need to look for known rust on these type trucks. Figured you guys could give me a heads up.

steverino66 · 11-22-2007, 09:41 PM

Remove the screws and look under the door sill plates even if the rockers look solid.
Look closely at the fender braces behind the front wheel inside the fender's back edge.
Bottom edges of the kick panels, inside where the floors meet the corners, and underneath the battery and its tray. Where the inner fenders meet the radiator brace.
May be others specific to panels? Good luck.

BarryB · 11-23-2007, 12:02 AM

Thanks for the info Steverino66. I am hoping to make a trip over and take a good look at this truck this weekend.

55dude · 11-23-2007, 01:02 PM

knowing where the panel spent its life helps. bought a "california truck" had so much hidden rot from being on the coast even the "A" pillars were junk! a mil-magnet from the autobody supply will expose lots of hidden nasty things and don't forget to check the frame for repairs. make sure the frame has not been changed. take extra people with you, extra eyes see more things.

BarryB · 11-23-2007, 07:28 PM

not sure where the truck has lived most of it's life, All I do know that it was used as a flower delivery truck. So hopefully it hasn't had a hard life.
And it hasn't been restored so the rot shouldn't be hidden.

**Captainfab** · 12-03-2007, 12:24 AM

The rear wheel opening lip is an area specific to Burbs and panels that rust. Unlike pickups they have a double wall there that traps dirt and moisture

BarryB · 12-03-2007, 10:23 AM

Well Guys, I went over and tried to look at this panel, but the owner had the barn locked. But I was able to see threw the slats onn the sides. it appears to be in really good shape. What I could tell, There is some rust in the rocker panel just in front of the rear tire on drivers side. (only side I can see at the moment.) So I am anxious to really check it out.

11-22-2007, 08:02 PM	#1
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Hey Guys need alittle help on looking at a 64 Panel. Like stated, I have an opportunity to get a 64 Chevy Panel. I am curious of where I need to look for known rust on these type trucks. Figured you guys could give me a heads up. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff! Last edited by BarryB; 11-22-2007 at 08:03 PM.

11-22-2007, 09:41 PM	#2
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: Hey Guys need alittle help on looking at a 64 Panel. Remove the screws and look under the door sill plates even if the rockers look solid. Look closely at the fender braces behind the front wheel inside the fender's back edge. Bottom edges of the kick panels, inside where the floors meet the corners, and underneath the battery and its tray. Where the inner fenders meet the radiator brace. May be others specific to panels? Good luck.

11-23-2007, 12:02 AM	#3
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Hey Guys need alittle help on looking at a 64 Panel. Thanks for the info Steverino66. I am hoping to make a trip over and take a good look at this truck this weekend. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

11-23-2007, 01:02 PM	#4
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Hey Guys need alittle help on looking at a 64 Panel. knowing where the panel spent its life helps. bought a "california truck" had so much hidden rot from being on the coast even the "A" pillars were junk! a mil-magnet from the autobody supply will expose lots of hidden nasty things and don't forget to check the frame for repairs. make sure the frame has not been changed. take extra people with you, extra eyes see more things.

11-23-2007, 07:28 PM	#5
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Hey Guys need alittle help on looking at a 64 Panel. not sure where the truck has lived most of it's life, All I do know that it was used as a flower delivery truck. So hopefully it hasn't had a hard life. And it hasn't been restored so the rot shouldn't be hidden. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

12-03-2007, 12:24 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: Hey Guys need alittle help on looking at a 64 Panel. The rear wheel opening lip is an area specific to Burbs and panels that rust. Unlike pickups they have a double wall there that traps dirt and moisture __________________ 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

12-03-2007, 10:23 AM	#7
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Hey Guys need alittle help on looking at a 64 Panel. Well Guys, I went over and tried to look at this panel, but the owner had the barn locked. But I was able to see threw the slats onn the sides. it appears to be in really good shape. What I could tell, There is some rust in the rocker panel just in front of the rear tire on drivers side. (only side I can see at the moment.) So I am anxious to really check it out. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

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