1964 Sleeper | 5.3 | 75mm turbo | Caged | 4 Link - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

76stepside01 · 04-10-2015, 02:08 AM

After my dad and I finished our first project, a 76' step side I decided I wanted to do a build of my own. We built the 76' when I was 15-16 and I learned a ton building it, now 17 I want to take on my own project. I bought the 64' for $100, a deal I couldn't refuse. The cab was fully rusted out, but I'm up for the challenge. I had a hard time deciding which direction to go with the build, but I eventually decided building a nasty sleeper was the best option. I picked up an iron block 5.3 and a borgwarner s475 turbo. This combo should be good for 650-700rwhp. The 5.3 will remain stock except for a cam, springs, head gaskets, and head studs and the full stainless turbo system ill be building. Going to run a th400 and a 12bolt out of 2006 silverado, as well as a roll cage and 4 link/coilover rear suspension. All the welding and fabrication will be done by me.

The 76'

1976 C-10 by Jesse Rieger, on Flickr

Now for the 64, heres what I started with.

It was pretty rusty so I started with the rockers and cab corners

And the fun bits, the 5.3..

And the hefty 75mm turbo. I built a bracket out of some left over 4130 cromo to support all 50lbs of turbo.

To get a break from rust repair, I started on the frame. I shortened it 8" in front of the wheel and 5" after to make it a medium length bed, which I think will suit the style of build I'm going for.

Next on the list was the rear suspension, Im currently fabricating a full custom 4 link. Should be finished up by the end of the weekend.

Blank canvas..

tinydb84 · 04-10-2015, 02:26 AM

Mad skills for a 17 year old.

I love anything LS and turbo. I'm in and will probably steal ideas....

ibrown50 · 04-10-2015, 03:02 AM

Great start to you're build thread. I'm signed up, I can't wait to see how it turns out,

sambrutay · 04-10-2015, 07:34 AM

Im in.

1963c-10 · 04-10-2015, 08:27 AM

Nice work. Looking forward to more updates on this build!!

Grizz1963 · 04-10-2015, 03:06 PM

Filed under "Welding Porn"

Mad skills for a 17 year old.

Justin@EntropyRad · 04-10-2015, 03:39 PM

Killer welds dude! I'm digging that '76 as well

Monte's62 · 04-10-2015, 09:19 PM

Jesse, cool looking build for the 64, boosted LS should be real nice!!! Do you have a build thread for the 76, I would love to see that one. That truck has the SLEEPER look to me. Good luck and I'll be checking in.

Coach529 · 04-10-2015, 09:33 PM

Looks great so far......subscribed!!

76stepside01 · 04-11-2015, 01:53 AM

Thanks everyone! Lots of hours on the tig are finally starting to pay off. Got the rest of the 4 link components cut out today. Takes a while to cut the 1/4" with only a band saw but I think they turned out pretty good.

Monte's62 · 04-11-2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 76stepside01

Thanks everyone! Lots of hours on the tig are finally starting to pay off. Got the rest of the 4 link components cut out today. Takes a while to cut the 1/4" with only a band saw but I think they turned out pretty good.

I would say they look great.. Looks like a CNC to me. Those are nice skills regardless of your age so keep it up young man!!

Grizz1963 · 04-12-2015, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Monte's62

I would say they look great.. Looks like a CNC to me. Those are nice skills regardless of your age so keep it up young man!!

Agreed !!

You are very talented, and possibly also have an eye for detail......plus finish.

Looked shop bought, but now I am even more impressed.

I will be here every day, waiting for a fix.

mjh1965 · 04-12-2015, 02:17 AM

What great skills regardless of you age . You have a great future ahead of you with that kind of talent .

rmvlt1100 · 04-12-2015, 06:29 PM

Very nice!!!!!!! Will be watching this one!!!!! A++++++ Work!!!!!!

**DPowers** · 04-12-2015, 06:55 PM

Nice work. What's the brake plans for all of that "go" you will have?

76stepside01 · 04-12-2015, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Nice work. What's the brake plans for all of that "go" you will have?

Disc's all around, probably a cpp kit

76stepside01 · 04-12-2015, 11:46 PM

Made some progress of the rear suspension, got the 4 link crossmember fab'd up

SCOTI · 04-12-2015, 11:58 PM

Very impressive!

K5 Addiction · 04-13-2015, 10:56 AM

Cant wait to see the final product.

JamieGallien · 04-13-2015, 11:43 AM

You had me at "50 lbs of turbo"...

**clemdaddy** · 04-13-2015, 12:57 PM

stack of dimes... very nice.

JP_67_GMC · 04-26-2015, 08:14 PM

All I have to say is dayum, I am building a 65. And am going to "try" get it done for graduation. And I must say that is some amazing welding!

Ryguy442 · 04-27-2015, 10:19 AM

Awesone build. I'm very interested to see how this one comes together. Beautiful welds what kinda of Tig are you using? Swing those welds reminds me I need to get my Tig back up and running.

Ryan

76stepside01 · 04-28-2015, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryguy442

Awesone build. I'm very interested to see how this one comes together. Beautiful welds what kinda of Tig are you using? Swing those welds reminds me I need to get my Tig back up and running.

Ryan

Just using a Diversion 165. Its been an awesome machine for learning, but now at times I wish it had some more adjustability.

**Captainfab** · 04-29-2015, 01:19 AM

Very nice welds and overall nice work

I can't believe you're only 17. You have some great skills. Keep at it and you will do well and go far.

Subscribing.......

04-10-2015, 02:08 AM	#1
76stepside01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 139	1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link After my dad and I finished our first project, a 76' step side I decided I wanted to do a build of my own. We built the 76' when I was 15-16 and I learned a ton building it, now 17 I want to take on my own project. I bought the 64' for $100, a deal I couldn't refuse. The cab was fully rusted out, but I'm up for the challenge. I had a hard time deciding which direction to go with the build, but I eventually decided building a nasty sleeper was the best option. I picked up an iron block 5.3 and a borgwarner s475 turbo. This combo should be good for 650-700rwhp. The 5.3 will remain stock except for a cam, springs, head gaskets, and head studs and the full stainless turbo system ill be building. Going to run a th400 and a 12bolt out of 2006 silverado, as well as a roll cage and 4 link/coilover rear suspension. All the welding and fabrication will be done by me. The 76' 1976 C-10 by Jesse Rieger, on Flickr Now for the 64, heres what I started with. It was pretty rusty so I started with the rockers and cab corners And the fun bits, the 5.3.. And the hefty 75mm turbo. I built a bracket out of some left over 4130 cromo to support all 50lbs of turbo. To get a break from rust repair, I started on the frame. I shortened it 8" in front of the wheel and 5" after to make it a medium length bed, which I think will suit the style of build I'm going for. Next on the list was the rear suspension, Im currently fabricating a full custom 4 link. Should be finished up by the end of the weekend. Blank canvas.. Last edited by 76stepside01; 04-10-2015 at 02:22 AM.

04-10-2015, 02:26 AM	#2
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Mad skills for a 17 year old. I love anything LS and turbo. I'm in and will probably steal ideas.... __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

04-10-2015, 03:02 AM	#3
ibrown50 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Stanley Co' Durham UK Posts: 535	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Great start to you're build thread. I'm signed up, I can't wait to see how it turns out,

04-10-2015, 07:34 AM	#4
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 622	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Im in. __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

04-10-2015, 08:27 AM	#5
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Nice work. Looking forward to more updates on this build!! __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-10-2015, 03:06 PM	#6
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Filed under "Welding Porn" Mad skills for a 17 year old. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

04-10-2015, 03:39 PM	#7
Justin@EntropyRad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 483	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Killer welds dude! I'm digging that '76 as well __________________ * Call me NOT the website number* Justin Novick (773) 303-8251 Sales/Support Entropy Radiator / Engineered Cooling Products "The Sexiest Radiators For The Sexiest Hot Rods" - www.EntropyRad.com www.speedcooling.com

04-10-2015, 09:19 PM	#8
Monte's62 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dallas Ga Posts: 308	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Jesse, cool looking build for the 64, boosted LS should be real nice!!! Do you have a build thread for the 76, I would love to see that one. That truck has the SLEEPER look to me. Good luck and I'll be checking in.

04-10-2015, 09:33 PM	#9
Coach529 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 1,757	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Looks great so far......subscribed!! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3600 "Adventures of Henry" http://smu.gs/QOlhWY

04-11-2015, 01:53 AM	#10
76stepside01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 139	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Thanks everyone! Lots of hours on the tig are finally starting to pay off. Got the rest of the 4 link components cut out today. Takes a while to cut the 1/4" with only a band saw but I think they turned out pretty good.

04-12-2015, 02:17 AM	#13
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link What great skills regardless of you age . You have a great future ahead of you with that kind of talent . __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

04-12-2015, 06:29 PM	#14
rmvlt1100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Crest Hill, IL Posts: 337	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Very nice!!!!!!! Will be watching this one!!!!! A++++++ Work!!!!!! __________________ This is my Build A 5.3L 1965 C-10 Fleetside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502100

04-12-2015, 06:55 PM	#15
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Nice work. What's the brake plans for all of that "go" you will have? __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

04-12-2015, 11:46 PM	#17
76stepside01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 139	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Made some progress of the rear suspension, got the 4 link crossmember fab'd up

04-12-2015, 11:58 PM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,025	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Very impressive! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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04-13-2015, 10:56 AM	#19
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Cant wait to see the final product.

04-13-2015, 11:43 AM	#20
JamieGallien Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Athens, Al Posts: 241	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link You had me at "50 lbs of turbo"... __________________ 1965 Chevy C10 SWB Step (Family Restoration Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6043410 1972 Chevy C10 LWB Fleet (factory auto/l6) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580342

04-13-2015, 12:57 PM	#21
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link stack of dimes... very nice.

04-26-2015, 08:14 PM	#22
JP_67_GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern MN Posts: 63	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link All I have to say is dayum, I am building a 65. And am going to "try" get it done for graduation. And I must say that is some amazing welding! __________________ 1941 Chevy Cabover- Future carhauler build 1949 Chevy Pickup 1955 Chevy Pickup 1959 Apache fleetside 1965 Chevy Pickup- Current Ground up Build 1972 Gmc Pickup- Getting rebuilt engine and 700r4

04-27-2015, 10:19 AM	#23
Ryguy442 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Burlington, Nc Posts: 54	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Awesone build. I'm very interested to see how this one comes together. Beautiful welds what kinda of Tig are you using? Swing those welds reminds me I need to get my Tig back up and running. Ryan

04-29-2015, 01:19 AM	#25
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Very nice welds and overall nice work I can't believe you're only 17. You have some great skills. Keep at it and you will do well and go far. Subscribing....... __________________ 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

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