'64 restoration...

[skip64]

Hello all,

I have recently started the restoration of my '64 stepside. I've had the truck for about eight years now. In the beginning, I had the time but no money and then did about five years in Iraq and Afghanistan. Had the money but not the time then. Now I have both and am getting started.

I bought a '00 Chevy 5.3L and matching 4L60E that I will be installing. I would also like to have power steering and power disk brakes up front as well. I think a '73-'87 front end will bolt right in, correct? I just removed the 283ci and three speed yesterday. I plan on saving the 283 for a future rat rod build.

Looking forward to being part of the "family" and hope to get the answers I need to future questions and also provide any help I can.

skip64

'65 283 ci.



One last picture before the tow truck arrives.


Loaded up and headed for the shop.



Start of front end removal.






Engine and transmission out. Amazed that only four bolts were holding this in.


After pressure washing the engine bay in preparation for a POR-15 treatment.



Two of my three toys. My other one is a '91 Camaro.


Even got the wife to pose for me.