Intro and my 64 panel. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mr57 · 07-14-2011, 01:50 AM

Hi there!
I signed up long ago and lurked until I finally dragged home my truck. I chased this one for over 20 years and finally got it home two days ago. Here are a few pics of it as found and after two days of my wife pressure washing it! Watcha think? Any suggestions for El Cheapo lowering?? I have heard of Jeep springs, but will they work in a panel??

And yes, I do know how to spell!!

LostMy65 · 07-14-2011, 02:02 AM

Welcome.

Glad you finally got the truck you hunted for years.

losthope · 07-14-2011, 02:38 AM

welcome and the panel is cool! will look real cool lowered, any motor pics, or interior?

gostranger · 07-14-2011, 05:57 AM

nice panel!!!!!!!!!!

jonzcustomshop · 07-14-2011, 08:51 AM

check out corts60 d-daddy sub thread, he tried jeep springs i think..

chevyrestoguy · 07-14-2011, 09:50 AM

What a cool story. Congrats on being patient and finally getting it. It looks great after the pressure washing, especially for a vehicle that sat out in the Canadian elements for that long.

Can't wait to see what's next!

**Clyde65** · 07-14-2011, 09:59 AM

I have always said, the hunt is fantastic, but the kill is even better!

**Corts60** · 07-14-2011, 10:20 AM

Congrats bud! Do you know if it is all original or?? The GMC letters in the grill are '66 only, that is why I ask.

Check out my signature for my suburban build. I explain all about using jeep springs and why/why not to.

Again, Welcome and congrats!

SulphuriousSam · 07-14-2011, 10:21 AM

WTG! I want a panel someday myself

I can't remember but I read somebody tried jeep springs on either a sub or a panel and they dropped all the way to the bump stops...it might have been a sub though.

SulphuriousSam · 07-14-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

Congrats bud! Do you know if it is all original or?? The GMC letters in the grill are '66 only, that is why I ask.

Check out my signature for my suburban build. I explain all about using jeep springs and why/why not to.

Again, Welcome and congrats!

um...yeah that's where I read it, i bet!

mr57 · 07-14-2011, 11:02 AM

The panel had been in a minor front end accident at one time. As near as I can tell, and from what I have been told by the previous owner the grill and hood had been replaced. The rest is all original. It has a 283 powerglide in it. It will get an altititude adjustment very soon, once all the bugs are ironed out.

Dinos63 · 07-14-2011, 11:14 AM

Nice score and its a gmc too !!!

kieth · 07-14-2011, 01:04 PM

Is it on coil springs in the rear ??? If so you can do bags in place of the coils and it does not cost very much. Just depends on how low you want it. Kieth

Only cost $200.00 controled by a schrader valve (valve stem)
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...5_pTfv9bn-A-LB

**Captainfab** · 07-15-2011, 12:19 AM

Welcome to the forum

Congrats on finally acquiring the Panel. That's quite the growth around it. Looks like it cleaned up nice. Keep us updated on your progress.

07-14-2011, 01:50 AM	#1
mr57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melville Saskatchewan Posts: 99	Intro and my 64 panel. Hi there! I signed up long ago and lurked until I finally dragged home my truck. I chased this one for over 20 years and finally got it home two days ago. Here are a few pics of it as found and after two days of my wife pressure washing it! Watcha think? Any suggestions for El Cheapo lowering?? I have heard of Jeep springs, but will they work in a panel?? And yes, I do know how to spell!! Attached Images

07-14-2011, 02:02 AM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: Intro and my 64 panel. Welcome. Glad you finally got the truck you hunted for years. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-14-2011, 02:38 AM	#3
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: Intro and my 64 panel. welcome and the panel is cool! will look real cool lowered, any motor pics, or interior? __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

07-14-2011, 05:57 AM	#4
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Intro and my 64 panel. nice panel!!!!!!!!!!

07-14-2011, 08:51 AM	#5
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Intro and my 64 panel. check out corts60 d-daddy sub thread, he tried jeep springs i think.. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

07-14-2011, 09:50 AM	#6
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Intro and my 64 panel. What a cool story. Congrats on being patient and finally getting it. It looks great after the pressure washing, especially for a vehicle that sat out in the Canadian elements for that long. Can't wait to see what's next! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

07-14-2011, 09:59 AM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Intro and my 64 panel. I have always said, the hunt is fantastic, but the kill is even better! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-14-2011, 10:20 AM	#8
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Intro and my 64 panel. Congrats bud! Do you know if it is all original or?? The GMC letters in the grill are '66 only, that is why I ask. Check out my signature for my suburban build. I explain all about using jeep springs and why/why not to. Again, Welcome and congrats! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

07-14-2011, 10:21 AM	#9
SulphuriousSam Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sulphur, OK Posts: 316	Re: Intro and my 64 panel. WTG! I want a panel someday myself I can't remember but I read somebody tried jeep springs on either a sub or a panel and they dropped all the way to the bump stops...it might have been a sub though. __________________ 1966 C10 LWB, 283, 3 on the tree (lots of work to do!) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471348 2001 Suburban daily driver 2008 HHR (wife's ride)

07-14-2011, 11:02 AM	#11
mr57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melville Saskatchewan Posts: 99	Re: Intro and my 64 panel. The panel had been in a minor front end accident at one time. As near as I can tell, and from what I have been told by the previous owner the grill and hood had been replaced. The rest is all original. It has a 283 powerglide in it. It will get an altititude adjustment very soon, once all the bugs are ironed out.

07-14-2011, 11:14 AM	#12
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Intro and my 64 panel. Nice score and its a gmc too !!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

07-14-2011, 01:04 PM	#13
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Intro and my 64 panel. Is it on coil springs in the rear ??? If so you can do bags in place of the coils and it does not cost very much. Just depends on how low you want it. Kieth Only cost $200.00 controled by a schrader valve (valve stem) http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...5_pTfv9bn-A-LB

07-15-2011, 12:19 AM	#14
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: Intro and my 64 panel. Welcome to the forum Congrats on finally acquiring the Panel. That's quite the growth around it. Looks like it cleaned up nice. Keep us updated on your progress. __________________ 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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